On Our Doorstep AprMay21 by Susie Kwok

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On Our DOORSTEP ISSUE 70 • APRIL/MAY21

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Contents

Editor’s Note...

Welcome to our Spring issue! The last two months have disappeared in the blink of an eye. Life has been a juggling act, but thankfully the kids are back at school and there are a few more hours in the day to catch up with all those things that have been put on hold.

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The roadmap out of lockdown has given us all some hope and it has been great to see local businesses getting ready to open again. We were all cautious when it was first announced, but there is a real buzz in the local air now. I can’t wait for life to get back to normal! Scarily, I am hitting the big 50 the same weekend St Ann’s Hospice is celebrating their 50th birthday. So I’m marking it by taking part in their iconic 10k Virtual Walk, 14-17 May. See p.8 for details, sign up and help them to raise vital funds too!

Kitchen Design

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Marriott Competition

Georgia’s Children

Busy doing amazing things in lockdown!

Manchester Virtual Walk

Join the St Ann’s Hospice iconic 10k walk

Two Brews

Supporting the homeless and those in need

RSPB Group Salford

Share your love of nature with this new group

Images of Salford

A tribute to local historian Elsie Mullineux

GMP Salford North West Community priorities this spring

What’s On

Lastly, and very importantly, please use our local advertisers - they need you, and remember to tell them you saw them in On Our Doorstep!

Susie

Editor

On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher. Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

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Health & Wellbeing

Salford Health Improvement Service Helping you to get in shape and stay safe There has never been a better time to think about looking after our own health. We know that staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, keeping our blood pressure in a safe range, and stopping smoking is the key to protecting ourselves during this pandemic. Join any of our FREE virtual classes We will guide you every step of the way. 6-week courses: Weigh Ahead: We understand it is difficult to manage your weight with increased time at home. This course encourages healthier food choices to make long term change. Contact us to find the most convenient course for you.

Shape Up at Home: A fun way to get in shape. It is important to try and keep moving, just a small amount of daily activity can be a tremendous boost for your wellbeing. We’ll guide you through a series of easy to follow exercises using everyday equipment from your own home. Grab those tins of baked beans and boost your energy levels! Sit down and Strengthen: Our seated chair exercise course will improve your mobility, strengthen muscles and help prevent falls. The exercises are easy to follow and are suitable for all levels and all ages. FREE DYNA BAND and PERSONAL EXERCISE PLAN for all participants who complete the above six week exercise sessions! Our classes will give you access to our outdoor activities once lockdown restrictions ease. We have guided walks, and exercise classes to suit all abilities. Don’t go it alone! Let us help you on your journey to good health. Covid Risk Health Checks and Stop Smoking support are also available.

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Email: health.improvement@salford.gov.uk Salford Health Improvement Service We look forward to hearing from you! 4 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Local Charity

GEORGIA’S CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

Busy in Lockdown! Although things are finally improving, G-Festival as we know it, still hangs in the balance this year, but Georgia’s Children promise to bring some amazing events to you just as soon as its safe to do so. However, we certainly haven’t been idle through lockdown with the completion of Georgia’s Houses 9 and 10 in Cambodia - a ‘homestay resort’ in the Cambodian Countryside that offers an authentic life experience to both local and foreign tourists. All profits go to support the extremely poor children in the community - a truly sustainable project for the future! Our 10k 4 10k campaign was a massive success and raised over £11.5k for deprived local kids, including Heidi-Lou who we featured in our last article. Heidi now benefits from weekly Hydrotherapy sessions, with the extra support from local

businesses including Alfred Fraser Bathrooms, Briscombe Estate Agents and The Waterside in Monton. Our extreme sports hero Matt and his brother Phil are now planning another big challenge... The 3Peaks/2Wheels campaign will take place one week in June when the lads will climb the 3 peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon, AND they will be cycling between destinations to raise funds for further life changing procedures for Heidi-Lou and for JAC’s café at the Homestsay Resort in Cambodia in memory of 3 special friends of Georgia’s Children; Jon Ille, Alex Davies and Chantelle Scott. Please continue supporting us and look out for our future events; God Created Manchester, Ginger Fringe Comedy Night and the return of G-Fever! www.georgiaschildren.weebly.com

Are you struggling with your Mental Health? Do you want to give your Wellbeing a boost? BEAUMONT PSYCHOTHERAPY Dr Elaine Beaumont

I am an accredited psychotherapist, specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) I work with people who need help for a variety of mental health issues including:

• Anxiety • Depression • Relationship problems • Health anxiety • Grief • OCD • Post-traumatic stress disorder • Phobias • Low self-esteem • Eating disorders Co-author of the bestselling books: The Compassionate Mind Workbook and The Kindness Workbook

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A school should be like a good book a gateway into a whole new world… Where would you like your child to go in the future?

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THANK YOU Productions CANCELLED. Face to face Youth Theatres CANCELLED. Physical interaction STOPPED. Birthday celebrations MISSED. Just some of the things which have been taken away from US...but what we have shared has been INSPIRATIONAL!! Drama Cup, Pantomime, Online Themed Youth Theatres, Careers Talk and the emergence of a “Play Club.” We haven’t been put on hold we have flourished. THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed, supported and kept US going. To find out more about US and how the performing arts can nurture a young person’s potential, please get in touch. Email: info@urbanstage.co.uk | Tel: 07969 509159 www.urbanstage.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 7

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Local Charity

Manchester Virtual Walk Celebrate 50 years with us on our

The Manchester Midnight Walk will have a virtual twist this year, as organisers respond creatively to pandemic restrictions, adapting the event to ensure it can continue. The city is normally buzzing with excitement each year as more than a thousand participants take to the streets for the sponsored 10km walk in aid of St Ann’s Hospice patients. This year’s event was set to be bigger than ever before to mark the hospice’s 50th anniversary, but when Covid-19 restrictions led to the cancellation of the physical event, organisers had to think creatively about how supporters can still raise funds. Rachel McMillan, St Ann’s Chief Executive, said: “It’s really disappointing we can’t hold the Manchester Midnight Walk in the usual way – it’s been running for

fourteen years, and walkers have raised a staggering £2million for the hospice.” “But, supporter safety’s the most important thing to us, and our team have come up with a way that people can still take part in our birthday edition of the walk, just with a virtual twist.” People are being invited to sign up and take on the challenge to walk 10km over the hospice’s 50th birthday weekend from 14th to 17th May. Participants can choose to walk 10km in one go, or to split it into smaller chunks, and can decide to complete the distance whenever and wherever they wish. Participants will receive a free fundraising pack, t-shirt, and also an exclusive medal on completion. Sign up at www.mmwalk.org.uk or call 0161 498 3631

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FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR IN OUR COMMUNITY Emma Kendall is an experienced family law solicitor working in the community for Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd. With over 15 years experience of resolving all types of family matter including divorce, financial settlement and children matters, Emma has a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes for her clients. Emma has lived within the Salford area for over ten years and due to coronavirus restrictions has been working almost exclusively from home where she has been advising clients and attending Court hearings remotely. “These are difficult times and we have seen a definite increase in people approaching us due to relationship breakdowns during lockdown. If you need advice, I would be delighted to help. We offer an initial no obligation consultation which will hopefully provide you with some clarity about your options and how to take things forward. I can chat to you on Zoom, Facetime or telephone, whichever is most convenient for you,” says Family Law Solicitor Emma Kendall.

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Local Charity

Two Brews COMMUNITY & HOMELESS SUPPORT

Our mission at Two Brews is to help whoever needs it - #oneaimonemission. We are a community and homeless support charity.

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In December 2020, a group of us (who had all volunteered for other outreach groups) decided to set up our own team to go out on the streets over the Christmas period...and Two Brews was born! One part of our work is to coordinate outreach teams who go out every night and some mornings, supporting homeless people. The teams take hot meals and drinks as well as essentials like toiletries, warm clothes and sleeping aids for cold weathers. As well as providing these resources, a key part of our service is signposting and supporting people to specialised services who can help them further. We also offer community support, welcoming anyone who may be facing financial hardship or adverse circumstances. Families or individuals can reach out to our team for food parcels, furniture or

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clothing donations. We have aided many families this year already and will continue to do so :) We’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness of people. Since we launched, we’ve received tremendous support. People who have given up their time to join outreach teams, cook meals, deliver parcels, pick up resources. People who have donated via our Amazon wish list, gifted food and warm clothing and have spread our message to raise our profile. Lee Mossop, Salford Red Devils Rugby Captain, has recently chosen Two Brews as his nominated charity for his testimonial match. We are really excited to work further with Lee in the coming months! Two Brews Find us and show your support: two_brews_ two_brews_mcr_salford

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Your Community

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RSPB Salford Local Group As a local group we work together to make a difference for nature. We run meetings (currently online) for illustrative talks, campaigning, learning identification skills and most importantly we just have fun. Our new group is open to anyone with an interest in local nature. When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we hope to hold practical conservation days, face to face meetings and field trips to local RSPB reserves. There are lots of ideas we hope to

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roll out in the coming months to help engage Salford residents to get involved and support our nature. If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you! To join the local group, head to our Facebook group: RSPBSalfordLocalGroup or email: helen.whitehead@rspb.org.uk Photos: The Common Buzzard by Martin Sharp; Butterfly by Eliana Waters; Goldcrest in Victoria Park by John Bravo

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Health & Wellbeing

Feel unwell? Think you might have coronavirus?

We have test centres open every day across Salford. Book your free test or order a home test kit via www.gov.uk/ get-coronavirus-test or call 119.

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Walkden: Elsie Mullineux on top of Walkden Spinning Co Mill, August 1965, showing newly built shopping centre below.

A tribute to

ELSIE MULLINEUX L

ocal historian, Elsie Mullineux passed away just after Christmas at the grand age of 102. Along with husband Frank, Elsie laid the foundations for the appreciation of the local history of Salford, particularly their beloved Worsley. She had a teaching career of over 40 years within Salford. Both wrote many books, gave numerous talks and encouraged others. They made a huge impact and many individuals and societies around today derive from the dedication of Frank and Elsie. Her achievements include aiding the restoration of the Lady Harriet memorial in Walkden, helping the acquisition of the John Gilbert painting for Salford Museum, promoting the building of a replica of the Lady Bourke clock they were always active in the community.

Worsley: Lady Ellesmere’s Coffee Tavern, Worsley, c.1880 To view more of the Mullineux Collection visit

www.salford.photos (search on ‘Mullineux’) or Chetham’s Archive online.

Their lasting legacy is the Mullineux Collection of local images, of which a selection has been reproduced here. 16 ON OUR DOORSTEP

This article was kindly written for On Our Doorstep by Paul Hassall from Eccles & District History Society

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Barton: Building the Ship Canal. Re-puddling the bed of the Bridgewater canal on the new route to the swing aqueduct.

Worsley: Earl of Ellesmere’s (the Bridgewater Trustees) Works Yard c.1890, where Worsley Green is now.

Worsley: Ice house in grounds of Worsley new Hall. Ice house built c.1845, photo March 1968.

Roe Green: The Lodge, Greenleach lane. This gatehouse stood by path to private walks. House demolished 1969 to make way for M62 motorway. PLEASE MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

Walkden: New snack bar at Walkden baths 1956.

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Your Community

GMP SALFORD NORTH WEST:

Community Priorities this Spring have not had an increase in Burglaries compared to last year, in fact there has been a slight move over towards vehicle interference and theft from motor vehicles, again nothing to be too concerned about at this stage. There have been some good arrests by colleagues of well-known individuals. We will continue to proactively target this crime type. 3) OFF ROAD BIKE THEFT We are seeing an increase in offences involving off road bikes on the walk ways and open land. We have proactive operations planned and will be employing numerous tactics to target these offences. We’re also working with partners to see what preventative measures can be put in place.

How you can help?

H Policing Team!

ello from all in your local Neighbourhood

Over the last few months we have been busy tackling local issues and making the communities safer for you. We‘ve been proactively patrolling the looplines and tackling ASB and violent crime.

Our current priorities are as follows: 1) ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (ASB) including knife related crime. There has been a slight rise in ASB of late, which will be down to a mixture of children home schooling, the nights starting to get lighter and weather a little better. These have been on local parks and areas such as the Ellesmere Centre. We have updated our patrol plan and will be conducting proactive operations throughout the month - keep an eye out for updates regarding our results. 2) BURGLARIES As you know we continue to focus on Burglaries as a team priority. I want to reassure you that we 22 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Continue to report crime and suspicious activity to the Police. There is still a lot of sharing of such behaviour within social media groups, which is not being brought to the attention of the Police. We need all this information to allow us to have a good intelligence picture and plan our response. Reports need to be made via: GMP website: www.gmp.police.uk Live chat service on the same website Dialling 101 Anonymously via Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.org.uk 999 in an emergency

Good news... We had some excellent arrests in February; we arrested a male on the loopline after he was seen firing an air rifle, and another for driving dangerously on the linear walkway. As always, if you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing us at: SalfordNorthWest@gmp.pnn.police.uk Stay safe everyone

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Census 2021 has arrived

Census 2021 was 21 March. If you haven't done so already, it's time to fill your census form in, on line, or by requesting a paper copy.

If you need help completing yours, please visit: www.census.gov.uk or phone for free: 0800 141 2021

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5 Mistakes to avoid when designing your new kitchen The kitchen is the heart of many homes; it’s where we cook, eat, entertain and socialise. So for many of us, getting the opportunity to design a brand new kitchen is a dream. However, if you decide to come up with the designs without a professional's aid, you are going to want to make sure you don't make these five common blunders! Don't forget the splashback! The splashback is perhaps the most aptly named area of the kitchen. It does exactly what it says on the tin, acting to protect your fine kitchen tiles, or painted walls from the sometimes messy nature of cooking.

Never underestimate its importance, and in my humble opinion, don't go cheap. The finish and material are just an important decision as those of your tiles or countertop. There are a huge array of splashbacks available, from marble to metal, so whatever the style of your kitchen, you'll probably be able to find something that fits. Kitchen islands aren’t for every kitchen They may be one of the most desirable additions to any kitchen these days; however, not every space is going to suit one. Kitchen islands are a great way to increase your preparation area, but if space is limited, squeezing in an island can turn a decent sized kitchen into the opposite.

Either come to peace that this kitchen won't have an island, or opt for one of the more compact, spacesaving models with plenty of fitted storage. Wall space is your secret weapon Do not underutilise your wall space in a kitchen,

particularly a smaller one – it can be your greatest asset. While it's tempting to focus all of your energy on planning countertops and appliances, wall space in your kitchen is your secret weapon. In a narrow galley kitchen, well-utilised walls can become an extension of your worktops, as well as increasing storage capacity. Think wall-mounted rails to hang cutlery, pans and colanders. If your space has high ceilings, build up and use elevated units to display prized glassware that's rarely used. The golden triangle is the real deal Many of you will have heard of the golden triangle; it refers to the space between (apparently) the 3 most used appliances in the kitchen – the cooker, the sink, and the fridge. Poor workflow planning can leave you with an impractical kitchen that turns cooking into chaos.

Ideally, you want these appliances to be no more than 3ft apart from each other. For a more modern take, why not the golden square? And throw the bin into the mix too. Don’t forget about the boiler! Unless you have a dedicated utility room, chances are your boiler will be situated in your kitchen. Bulky and usually unattractive, it's important to find as elegant a solution as possible to hide it away, while making sure it’s still accessible for maintenance. A fitted cupboard is usually the best option, ideally located on an exterior wall so the vent has the shortest possible length to travel. Written by Angus Tookey www.craftycontent.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 27

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SPRINGTIME AT THE ALLOTMENTS by Geoff Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support Volunteer

Despite the lockdown, we’ve continued ‘plotting’ and this spring we have all sorts of plans. We couldn’t raise funds last year with our usual summer open-day, but thanks to anonymous donations from neighbouring plotholders, we will have enough seeds and compost to see us through the summer! Jackie has been very busy and already planted 97 peas, 200 white onions and shallots and germinated 50 Red Baron onions to plant out later. So there should be plenty of peas to harvest in the autumn, and an abundance of onions for pickling and giving to friends and family. Our last year’s parsnips were enormous so, we have planted this year’s crop already and hope to do even better ready for Christmas. We have 3 varieties of seed potatoes chitting this year. Last year’s crop was hit by a late frost so we will be

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delaying planting a little to avoid the risk of crop damage. All of our fruit bushes are bursting into life and we have high hopes for our gooseberry bushes that were infested by a nasty moth last year. We planted another 2 redcurrant bushes and hope they will be as prolific as those we already have! The pandemic has continued to encourage prospective plotholders to apply for an allotment and the Salford Allotment Federation(SAF) has carried on talking to the Council about finding new sites and increasing the number of plots. The Council and its staff have been very willing to help and to co-operate, but financial constraints and Government policy makes it very hard for them to assist, despite the obvious health benefits - mental, physical and social. The SAF and the National Allotment Society (NAS), are both trying to convince Central Government to review and alter its stance on allotment policy and funding.

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WHAT’S ON April & May COMMUNITY EVENTS

FRIENDS OF PARR FOLD PARK: FAMILY EASTER BIRD SPOTTING Parr Fold Park Join our do-it-yourself Easter Family Activity! We will provide the activity, all we ask you to do is keep safe whilst you follow the footpath and look for the birds hidden, in plain sight, around the park. Bring your little one an easter treat as a reward afterwards. There will be two levels a fun level and more challenging one. Have a great time! Fri 2nd April to Mon 5th April FREE Facebook: Friends of Parr Fold Park 2 FREE FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT Buile Hill Park Salford Save the date... check our Facebook page for more details of our covidsafe Family Easter Egg Hunt. There will be chocolate treat for first 100 completed entries. Sun 4th April 10.00am - 2.00pm FREE FB: Buile Hill Mansion Association COMMUNITY ACTION SHOP The Beehive Community Centre Mosley Common, M28 1BG Please come in have a look around Everybody is welcome. Bring a bag to pick up FREE supermarket surplus food. Shop ur stalls, many items only 50p! Also accepting donation of toys, books, shoes, homeware, baby accessories, pots and pans... Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Tel: 0161 376 8229 FB: thebeehivecommunitycentre 30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

COVID RISK HEALTH CHECKS Boothstown Community Centre Salford Health Improvement Service is inviting you for a free health check. Available for anyone over 18 who works in Salford or is registered with a Salford GP. It takes 20- 30 minutes. Let us help you to reduce your risk factors. Include a cholesterol check and results are shared immediately. Also free access to our virtual classes and support for anyone wishing to stop smoking. Other venues are available across Salford. Call to book your appointment Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2) SALFORD LITTER HEROES Salford We are a group of Salford citizens determined to tackle littering and fly tipping within Salford. Join an organised litter picking event or go solo litter picking with your with family. Equipment can be provided. Check for events Facebook: SalfordLitterHeroes Email: salfordlitterheroes@gmail.com

CHARITY EVENTS

ST ANN'S HOSPICE FIREWALK Little Hulton Hospice, M28 0FE Face your fears and walk on fire for St Ann’s! We are looking for brave ‘soles’ to take on the challenge to hotfoot it over 20ft of wood embers burning at 1236 degrees Fahrenheit and fundraise to support our patients and their loved ones. Open to anyone over 18 years of age. You'll be in the safe hands of a Blaze 'Fire Master' instructor who will take you through a motivational Fear Buster session prior to the Firewalk! Sat 24th April 6.30 - 10.00pm £25pp plus fundraising Tel: 0161 498 3631

FRIENDS OF PEEL PARK AND PEEL PARK SALFORD Peel Park Online From virtual pub quizzes to wildlife talks - online events are being run during the lockdown. Check their Facebook pages for the next events. FREE Facebook: Friends of Peel Park or Peel Park Salford

MANCHESTER VIRTUAL WALK 2021 St Ann’s Hospice Our flagship fundraising event is back for our 50th birthday, this time with a cool 70s twist! Our iconic event takes place on our birthday weekend from the 14th-17th May, marking the moment St Ann’s opened its doors in 1971. The walk can be completed wherever and however you want, whether you do the 10km in a day, over the weekend or 10km each day. Open to all ages and to people of all abilities. Fri 14th to Mon 17th May £10 Adults, £5 Children www. mmwalk.org.uk

SALFORD LIBRARIES Eccles & Broughton Libraries Eccles and Broughton are open for Call and Collect appointments and PC appointments. Browsing or any other service in lockdown is not permitted. Please call to book an appointment. Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.30pm FREE Eccles: 0161 607 8237 Broughton: 0161 686 5405 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk Facebook: SalfordLibraries

MAM TOR CHARITY TREK Kidscan Children's Cancer Research Whether you are a keen walker or just want to take in the views of the Great British Countryside, the 8 mile Mam Tor Charity Trek is the perfect challenge for you! Tickets include professional tour guide, specialist equipment, welcome pack on the day and Kidscan T Shirt. Sat 19th June, 1.00pm £10 Adults + min £150 sponsorship £5 Children + min £100 sponsorship Tel: 0161 295 3864 www.kidscan.org.uk CONTACT US ON 07967 978831

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ADVENTURE NOW Grange Road, M30 8JQ Open from 29th March! Enjoy a range of thrilling outdoor activities from Quad Biking and Axe Throwing to Air Rifles and Crossbows. Exhilarating outdoor activities just outside Worsley. Daily, 9am-5pm Prices vary per activity Tel: 07497 126892 www.adventurenow.co.uk DINO FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF Traﬀord Golf Centre Open from 29th March! With two courses and 36 holes of dinosaur-themed adventure, Dino Falls is the perfect spot for mates, dates and families of the same household. Oﬀering safe, outdoor fun for everyone, visitors simply need to book through our website ahead of arriving. Daily, 7am-10.30pm £8 Adults, £6 U’16s, £24 Family Tel: 0161 749 7000 www.dinofalls.co.uk HELLY HANSEN WATERSPORTS CTR 15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ Open from the 2nd of April! Hire a stand-up-paddleboard or kayak this Easter! Open daily over the holidays. Book online. Session times vary per day. Age limits: 8-11yrs must be on the water with an adult, 12+ can attend on their own provided a special consent form emailed to us prior to the session. Session times vary daily £10 Adults, £6 Juniors, £4 Wetsuit Tel: 0161 778 0109 www.salfordwatersports.com TRAFFORD WATERSPORTS CENTRE Sale Water Park Reopening on 2nd April! Canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding. Easter and May Half Term school holiday programmes, family adventures and mini adventures available! Daily, 10am-5pm Prices vary per activity Tel: 01782 722226 www.peak.co.uk

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TRAFFORD TREETOP ADVENTURES The Traﬀord Centre Reopening on 2nd April! Are you ready to hit heights of the treetops? Treetop Adventure is the ultimate test of coordination, balance and determination. Get your adrenaline pumping on the course and take on a rapid zip line at the end! Daily, 10am-5pm £10pp Tel: 01782 722226 www.peak.co.uk 2021 OPEN WATER SWIM SEASON 15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ Relaunching Thursday 8th April! This is slightly earlier than usual so water temperature will be low; we recommend only experienced open water swimmers during this period. Limited spaces available, users MUST book online. Swimmers must come ready to swim no more than 5 mins before their start time. Monday evening from 10th May Tuesday evening from 20th April Thursday, 5-8pm Sunday, 8.45-11.45am £5 Adult, £4 Junior Tel: 0161 778 0109 www.salfordwatersports.com

BRIDGEWATER WALKING TRAILS Bridgewater Canal Find a series of trails to help you discover the Bridgewater Canal in Salford. Each one is packed with information, maps and directions so you get the most out of your visit. Choose your trail, download the guide and oﬀ you go. Try them all! FREE www.est1761.org/trails CYCLING AND WALKING Greater Manchester Try diﬀerent walking and cycling routes around Greater Manchester. Find maps and trails on these sites. FREE www.tfgm.com/cycling-and-walking www.gmwalking.co.uk/walking-routes

ONLINE ACTIVITIES

SCIENCEANDINDUSTRYMUSEUM Online Exhibition Bringing together science, climate and art in a stunning showcase of images, this exhibition features the winning and stand-out entries to the Royal Photographic Society's prestigious Science Photographer of the Year competition.Through this stunning digital display, audiences are challenged to see climate change through a diﬀerent lens. Runs to Sun 2nd May 2021 FREE www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org .uk/whats-on

MAKERS MARKET ONLINE! Makers Markets The makers market online shop is back open during the lockdown. An abundance of wonderful traders and new ones joining us daily. Shop everything from letterbox brownie packages, your favourite tipples, wax melts and candles, cards and gifts and a whole load more! Open daily FB: thelowryoutletmakersmarket www.themakersmarketshop.co.uk VIRTUAL TALKS & TOURS New Manchester Walks During the national lockdown, New Manchester Walks are running online talks and Zoom tours! So you can still enjoy enlightening and entertaining historical tours around Salford and Manchester. New events added all the time! Check for upcoming events Some are FREE, others from £8 Facebook: newmanchesterwalks1 www.newmanchesterwalks.com

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Just For Fun!

Grab a coffee, sit down and try this issue’s puzzles!

WORDSEARCH New! Try our very own ‘Doorstep’ wordsearch!

ALFREDFRASER BUSYBINS COMMUNITY COMPETITION DREAMDOORS DRIVEWAY HEIGHTCARPETS HOMEINSTEAD HUMMINGBIRD KITCHENS MARQUEES MARRIOTT MONTON TWOBREWS SALONVERT SHOPLOCAL SPECSCART URBANSTAGE

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WIN! 3 months membership for two people

WORSLEY PARK LEISURE CLUB

To celebrate the re-opening of their Leisure Club, Worsley Park Marriott are giving you the chance to win a 3-month membership for 2 people. Also, every entrant will receive a Day Pass for 2 people! We are looking forward to welcoming our members back on 12th April, and introducing new members to our fantastic facilities. Marriott Commitment to Clean We are committed to providing you with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for working to defeat COVID-19. Consisting of in-house and outside experts in food and water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel operations, our Marriott Cleanliness Council is redefining our cleaning and safety standards. We will actively monitor and evolve our solutions to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our visitors.

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Why NOW is the perfect time to ADVERTISE LOCALLY People are shopping locally more than ever before Over the last year, the way we live and shop has dramatically changed. Working from home and home-schooling has kept us - and our spending LOCAL. We’ve become more community focussed and are keen to support our local independent businesses through these challenging times. At the end of 2020, Visa released key findings from its study carried out in partnership with Cebr (Centre for Economic & Business Research). They found 3 in 5 shoppers were worried independent businesses would not survive, 4 in 5 said they were shopping local as much as, or more than before the pandemic. n 54% of Brits surveyed said it’s important to them to shop locally because they know how much their custom means.

n 43% said they get a boost of happiness when they support local shopkeepers.

n 49% of consumers believe that local businesses contribute to their community by employing local people, making the area into a nicer place to live (39%) and keeping it vibrant and buzzing (38%).

Similarly, Mastercard found 66% of shoppers in the UK are now more likely to shop in their local communities than they were a year ago. They have a new found appreciation of their communities and local shops since of Covid-19. 49% of those surveyed said their increased love for shopping local is to help local communities bounce back. If you are a local business owner, it’s never been more important to advertise locally, with more people opting to buy local, restrictions on how far we can travel and having a ‘captive’ audience at home. Promote your business to your local community online, via social media, with leaflet drops or in magazines such as this. Maximise the opportunity and goodwill of the local residents to support you.

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