On Our Doorstep AugSep23

WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • ELLENBROOK • MOSLEY COMMON ASTLEY • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK • CLAREMONT

Editor’s Note...

We have two great months ahead of us...

August is the time when you can take a deep breath, have a break from the school routine, enjoy quality time with the kids and head off on your summer holidays. Even at home, it’s a chance to spend more time outdoors, explore new places, go to food and music festivals, eat what you like nd just enjoy life! Everyone’s more relaxed nd there are no expectations other than make the most of this summer month.

With many outdoor spaces, events and festivals in our local area, you don’t have to go far to have a great time!

Then September is like a new beginning. The k ids go back to school and you can reset, re - establish your goals for the rest of the year, get on with all the things you’ve put off over the summer and get back to healthy eating!

Enjoy these two fabulous months!

St Ann’s Hospice has been caring for the people of Salford and beyond for more than 50 years. We are proud to be part of this strong community.

At the beginning of the Summer we were delighted to be awarded the Excellence Award and Large Business of the Year at the Salford Business Awards.

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s Hospice, said: “Being part of the community in Salford is so important to us and we are committed to caring for the people who live here with care and compassion. It is a privilege to be part of these awards with the other amazing businesses in Salford.”

The Summer also saw St Ann’s team up with the Salford Red Devils for a brilliant takeover day at their

match against local rivals, Leigh Leopards. It was a day full of fun for families and spectators and we are so grateful to everyone for donating to the hospice on the day.

It was just the latest way that the Salford Red Devils team has supported the hospice and we look forward to working together again very soon.

We rely on the kindness and generosity of our community every day to raise the vital funds we need to keep St Ann’s Hospice running. We need to raise £20,000 a day to keep our doors open and continue our important work caring for people with life limiting illnesses and their families. Find out how you can help at w ww.sah.org.uk/get-involved

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LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA IN SALFORD

There’s a lot to think about when you nd out you are living with dementia. But you are not alone and Age UK Salford can help you access the right information and support.

In Salford, over 2,000 people are living with dementia and Age UK Salford provide a personalised and holistic approach for those living with dementia and family caregivers. We advise on all aspects of care from health and wellbeing to nances, social activities and planning for the future.

Caring for a loved one can be challenging, therefore, we o er 1-2-1 support for family caregivers. We also o er fun and sociable buddy clubs, which run twice a week for those living with dementia, o ering ve hours respite for caregivers.

If you or a family member has received a recent diagnosis from the memory clinic or are experiencing memory-loss symptoms and aren’t sure where to seek help, contact us for advice.

Tel: 0161 728 2001

Email: dssadmin@ageuksalford.org.uk

Visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/salford

Buddy Clubs

We have places available at the Dementia Buddy Clubs which run Wednesdays and Fridays at Chandos Sports and Social Club. Enjoy a range of fun and sociable activities to help improve health and wellbeing. The clubs are supported by specialist dementia workers and lunch, activities and refreshments are included inthe daily rate of £35 per day.

Barton Belles is full of ladies who have said that to themselves, they have come along to give it a try and have become hooked.

Our choir is all about singing, fun, community, friendships, feeling great at the end of a rehearsal, and for some, a life-changing experience. Our group rehearsals are a blend of beautiful A-Capella and piano accompaniment pieces.

You may have heard said “a choir is a blend of voice” and this is absolutely true, we all sing together.

Don’t worry if you are unsure of whether you are an Alto or a Soprano. Any new person can come and sit in any section and then make a decision which one is best for them with the help and guidance of our wonderful Musical Director.

“I would but I can't sing”

We have a great repertoire of music you can try which includes some musical theatre, pop and traditional pieces.

We recently performed at the “We Invented the Weekend” festival at Salford Quays and have a number events planned, including the Eccles Festival.

Barton Belles Community Choir is based in Eccles at: The BartonHub, En eld Close, Cawdor Street, Eccles, M30 0GB. We meet every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm during term time.

We’re a friendly mixed age group, happy to welcome new ladies for two taster sessions. If you would like more information, or to join us at a rehearsal, get in touch via bartonbelleschoir@outlook.com, or visit our Facebook page @bartonbellesladieschoir

Look out for street art, paintings, photo graphy and p op up exhibitionsall create d by local artists and Ec cles residents.

Find out more at visitsalford.info/Ec clesArtTrail

#WeLiveHereEc cles

SUPPORT SALFORD FOODBANK THIS HARVEST

The recent cost of living increases has seen our local Salford community needing to use the Foodbank services more and more. Our foodbank parcels include 3 days worth of nutritionally balanced food; we cater for special diets, plus o er essential toiletries and sanitary items, baby items and pet food when required. We have welfare o cers at most of our Foodbank centres to talk about money worries. Each month we are helping around 1,600 people.

We are so grateful to everyone in Salford for their continued support in donating food, money and their time to allow us to continue our service.

PLEASE SUPPORT SALFORD FOODBANK THIS HARVEST

Harvest is traditionally a time of year when local communities hold a festival of thanksgiving, celebrating the harvest and food grown on the land. More recently it is a time when schools,

churches and other community groups come together to donate food to people facing hunger and poverty in their local community.

We expect the number of people needing support from Salford Foodbank to remain high throughout Autumn and increase going into Winter. If you can, please support us by making a Harvest donationperhaps through your children’s school, your church, or donating at our supermarket collection points. Or would you consider arranging your own harvest event? Every item given is packed into a food parcel to distribute to those in need.

Contact us for our harvest resources including posters and shopping lists.

Tel: 0161 637 2120

Email: info@salford.foodbank.org.uk

Visit: https://salford.foodbank.org.uk/

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B ridgewater Halfpenny

The coin alongside is an example of a Conder token. Conder coins (also known as provincial tokens) were produced in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and were privately minted by business owners, partly due to the lack of small denomination coinage in circulation. The government made little e ort to stop the practice and thousands of designs were produced. Conder tokensare named after James Conder who was an early collector and cataloguer of the tokens.

The 10g copper coin pictured shows a man carrying a load on his back, with the lettering “Manchester Halfpenny 1793”. The reverse bears the words “Success to Navigation” and a coat of arms. The coat of arms clearly shows the Bridgewater coat of arms with the lion rampant, crested by a crown. The ‘navigation’ refers to the Bridgewater Canal. There is also an inscription around the edge with di erent types produced. This presumably prevented

Salford Histories Festival takes place at Fletcher Hall in Swinton, Saturday 28th October, 10am-4pm. There will be numerous stalls from heritage groups, talks, a vintage bus and various displays. Entry is free. For details go to the Salford Local History Forum website w ww.salfordforum.uk

The latest Salford Link magazine is now available. Costing £3.50, the 28 page full colour magazine celebrates Salford’s fantastic story. Articles include

‘clipping’ - the taking of a small amount of metal o the edge of hand-struck coins to be melted and sold or used to make new coins.

Does anyone know anything further about these coins? Who produced them and where were they used? In later years the private production of such coins was clamped down upon as it could be used by unscrupulous employers to force workers to use their shops (this is known as the ‘truck system’). Private token coinage was banned in 1817 and the truck system came to an end (supposedly) with the Truck Act of 1831.

Thanks to Mark Charnley for supplying information for this article. Other sources include Wikipedia.

If you are interested in local history you will be very welcome at Eccles & District History Society whose meetings resume on 13th September. w ww.edhs.chessck.co.uk

Whiteacre School, Sir John Seerey-Lester, Cycling Through Salford’s Past, Worsley Court House and much more. Copies can be purchased from Salford Libraries, Salford Museum, Ordsall Hall and via the Salford Local History Forum website.

Written by Paul Hassall Eccles & District History Society

Conveyancing Explained

Moving house can be a very anxious and stressful time especially when you don’t fully understand the process and know what comes next. Here we aim to explain the Conveyancing process in 6 steps, which will hopefully make it seem less daunting and more exciting.

1) Offer is accepted

Once you’ve had an o er accepted on a house you are buying/selling, this is when you contact us for a quotation and to instruct. Then you give the estate agent our details.

2) Searches and enquiries

We will ask you to provide money on account for searches (on a purchase property), full ID documents which will be veri ed by our team, and signed client care letter which will be emailed to you once you instruct us. Once the draft and legal paperwork is received from the seller’s solicitor we will apply for searches, report to you on the documents, and raise enquiries with the seller’s solicitor. As the search results arrive with us you will receive an email in respect of each result. We aim to drip feed you information throughout the transaction rather than overwhelm you with everything at once.

3) Signing the Contract

We will ask you to sign the contract and send us your deposit funds once all enquiries have been answered, search results received, mortgage o er received (if applicable) and once you are happy with everything. The contract can now be signed.

4) Exchange

On exchange of contracts we will call you to check we have your authority to exchange and your agreement to the proposed completion date. Once every solicitor in the chain has their clients’ authority and agreement to a date then the solicitors exchange on the telephone; they do not need anything further from you. Once we have exchanged contracts we will advise you to insure the purchase property, book removals etc. We will request your mortgage funds (if applicable) and any help to buy ISA money.

5)

Completion

We will arrange to transfer the funds to the seller’s solicitor (if you are selling as well as buying then we have to wait until funds are received on your sale rst) and when these have been received they will notify the estate agent who will then hand over the keys to you and you can move in!

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Registration

We will register the property in your name at the Land Registry after Completion when nal documents have been received. Once completed (this can take a couple of months) we will send con rmation and any other relevant documents to you.

If Widdows Pilling can assist with your Conveyancing needs, please get in touch with us:

Telephone: 0161 790 1825

Email: enquiries@widdows-pilling.co.uk

Loft conversions are an excellent way to add more living space to your home without moving house. The process requires careful planning to ensure that any adaptations are functional and safe. You should consult professionals who will con rm that your designs adhere to building codes and make sure that your project is successful.

Here are some points to consider...

What kind of space do you want? Is it a spare room, a study, or a place to store things? Whatever the function, this extra square footage will provide an additional area in your home which is probably your most valuable asset. Therefore, it’s worth employing a professional for the next step. Consulting an experienced architect or structural engineer is essential. Loft conversions are complex projects that require specialised knowledge and skills. It’s important to hire a reputable contractor to ensure that the work is done safely and to a high standard. You need these experts to achieve the space you want and to advise you on the feasibility of any initial ideas you have. Professional will give you the best guidance on design and construction practices. This initial outlay may not be cheap, but it could save you an awful lot of money in the long term.

Research the requirements for local building codes; loft conversions typically require permits and must adhere to the guidelines. This must be done before

Home Improvement LOFT CONVERSIONS

by Emma Russell

you start your project to avoid running into legal and safety issues later.

Check your budget. Loft conversions can be expensive; make sure you have a clear budget in mind and work closely with your contractor to ensure that you stay within your scal parameters. Always add a little percentage for a contingency, in case of any unexpected costs.

Maximise your space. It’s worth thinking about ways you can use every available inch to create a better area that works well for you. You could consider built-in furniture, areas or objects with multi-functional use or creative storage solutions. Have a look at how other people have utilised their space and collect some ideas about what would work for you.

Think about access once the project is complete. This may mean adding a staircase which will take up signi cant space below. Look at your access needs and how it will impact the layout of your home.

Loft conversions can be prone to heat loss in the winter and overheating in the summer, so it’s crucial to make sure your insulation is a well-considered part of the construction process. This will make your new living space much more comfortable all year round and you’ll save energy.

During the planning stage, think about the amount of ventilation and air ow and also consider lighting. You need to allow for cables and electrical supply. Loft spaces can be di cult to access, so make allowances for these essential utilities.

Loft conversions are worthwhile projects that require a lot of thought. Always hire professionals to complete the construction.

In August and September, many people consider resetting their course, either ‘get back to’ or even start to build some new habits.

It’s a time when I ask my business clients two open questions:-

1) How is the year going so far for you?

2) What would you like to achieve by the year end?

I usually have an idea of the answer to question 1 –I have been coaching them for months and tracking their results with the support of our New Level Results (www.newlevelresults.co.uk) award winning software. However, I like to give clients the space and time to think about the questions afresh for themselves.

I would also invite you to take a little time out, re ect on your journey through the year to date and where you would like to get to by the year-end.

Take a simple survey. It will take only a few minutes. Score yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 on the important areas of your life - ‘1’ being very unful lled and ‘10’ being totally ful lled in this area.

I have added in a number of suggested headings and left two ‘other’ if you wish to include other areas that are signi cant for you.

There is no total score, as we are all di erent and we have di erent priorities.

Now go back and revisit the di erent areas and ask where you would like to be by the end of the year.

Some scores may remain the same. However, you may wish to improve the score on some areas of your life.

Business Coaching:

How is the year going for you?

by Derick Barrett

I always suggest to my clients to pick only two or three areas as we humans struggle with change at the best of times and improving your scores will usually require some change.

For most business owners, they know the ‘What’ they want to improve. However, the ‘How’ and committing the energy to changing in order to achieve the desired outcome can be a struggle.

This is where a good business coach comes in, to support the business owner to make the changes and hold them accountable for achieving their desired result.

Remember as Socrates reputedly said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

If you would like to know more about business coaching, and to set up a free Discovery Session, contact Derick Barrett: Email: derick.j.barrett@gmail.com

Just like the summer of 2022, this year has had us all chewing our nails about what to expect next from climate change. We plotted as usual and nothing turned out as planned - all our crops were better than we could have wished for with no failures for a change! Even our newly planted strawberries were proli c and eagerly devoured at our Coronation Celebration along with rhubarb cordial, rhubarb gin, a variety of cakes and rhubarb crumble mu ns. Our rhubarb has been spectacular and produced a bumper crop. We had a generous donation to our Summer Open Day and Coronation Celebration from ForHousing and the event was so successful that our ra e for Macmillan Cancer Support raised £185 from donated gifts.

There is always action at Tindall Street, sometimes less welcome than others. Following a spate of theft and vandalism, the committee is considering whether to reinstate the wildlife pond; the frogs we rescued have been re-homed elsewhere and are thriving, so repairing is still under review.

Removal of decaying timber, replaced by more resilient reclaimed concrete ags, has made a big improvement to the community area and the site is now more accessible, safer and looks much better.

The committee were donated new kitchen units and worktops which was most welcome since the old ones had been very badly damaged by water, from a burst pipe over winter.

Several Ash and Sycamore trees from the site have been removed and greatly improved access and visibility. A very untidy area next to the community

A BUMPER SUMMER

by Geo Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support allotment volunteer and Acting Chairman of Tindall Street Allotment Group

cabin is also being levelled and again will improve the environment and access for everyone.

The Plotters made an unfortunate mistake in their plant recognition this summer - we’d been eagerly waiting for our plum tree to show signs of fruit but got an unexpected surprise when it bore a lovely crop of cherries!

A much more successful venture was our ‘lunchbox’ cucumber growing. We had a donation of large plant pots from a local business which were ideal for growing the vines. The result was fantastic and salads were immediately improved with the addition of our own fruits.

When we inherited our derelict cement mixer, the rest of the Plotters said I had actually “lost the plot”, but I am pleased to say that the Nasturtiums and Marigolds we planted have thrived and recycling has now become a pastime - everything can be reused, in some form and take on a new life.

Winter and spring caused us to plot a lot and we pruned our g tree and grapevine with some misgivings. There is a good crop of fruit on both with big gs, which we hope will mature despite the red ants, and volumes of grapes - our rst ever bunches!

Salford Allotment Federation’s chairman, Don Booth, resigned after many years of service and a new committee with a new chairman and constitution are in place. Also, in hand is the experimental Beech eld remediation project in Swinton, where several plots have been planted to try and regenerate the old allotment site and release a larger area for growing. Salford Council is collaborating in this project, along with the CVS and the team including Salford, Brunel and Liege Universities and Tea.com, monitoring and overseeing husbandry issues on site.

Blackleach allotments featured in a BBC documentary - keep watching for RHS involvement!

For many people, the new wealth is freedom. Be that time, location or nancial freedom: it doesn’t always mean having millions in the bank, it’s just having enough to live the life you want. I am sharing six of my favourite tips on how to get there.

Have a Financial Plan

A clear plan and budget can help you to speed up reaching your nancial goals. When you become more conscious of your spending, it’s amazing what you can achieve. Having a plan isn’t about depriving yourself, it’s about living with a little discipline to avoid a life of deprivation. My job is to help you gure out how to live the life you want.

Build Good Habits

How we think about money can have a huge impact on how we manage it. Many of our money habits are subconscious. Building good nancial habits isn’t necessarily about the things you’re doing but more the person you’re becoming. You don’t need a wealthy background to create wealth.

Have an Opportunity Fund

Life throws up surprises. An opportunity fund is 3-6 months worth of expenditure in cash savings which you can rely upon if needed. Emergencies do happen, so having this fund allows you to deal with them. Spending money on emergencies isn’t fun but it is better to have it than need it.

Make Sure you are Protected

Protection (i.e. life insurance, critical illness and income protection) is often overlooked but in my opinion it’s the base of any nancial plan. You can save as much as you like but if you become ill or a loved one passes, it’s crazy how fast savings can deplete and your life can change. I make sure that

6 Steps to Financial Freedom from

your Local Financial Adviser

you protect what matters the most.

Pensions

Contributing to a pension is one of the most e ective forms of savings. Not only do you receive valuable tax bene ts but if you are employed, you receive extra contributions from your employer. If you own a Limited Company, pension contributions are an allowable business expense and can reduce your corporation tax bill.

Start Investing

Investing should be for your long term savings and you can start small at any point in your life. The power of time & compound interest can be so impactful. Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth. It is my job to ensure that you are choosing the right investments for you whilst investing in the most tax e cient way.

Make sure you are on the right path to achieve nancial freedom.

Hannah Whiteley DipPFS Financial Adviser

E: hannah.whiteley@sjpp.co.uk

T: 07521 154377

WHAT’S ON August & September

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COFFEE & CHAT

Roe Green Church Hall

Kettle’s on! Call & have a cuppa, cakes, biscuits and some home -bakes too! Stay for an hour or maybe two after your walk or a play in the park Come rain or shine, everyone welcome ❤ Roe Green.

Mondays, 10am-12pm

Donations welcome www.roegreenchurch.co.uk

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG

Swinton Gateway

Learn to play the fun Chinese game of Mahjong. A free 2hr weekly group. All levels welcome! Don' t miss out on this chance to learn a new game, socialise with fellow community members and keep your mind active!

Mondays, 11am-1pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

GAMES AND FRIENDSHIP

Beesley Green Community Centre

Afternoon of activities including board games and light refreshments. Games include Scrabble, dominoes, draughts, chess and more Ongoing

Mondays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

JUST FOR FUN

Roe Green Methodist Church

An intergenerational group run by Home Instead Salford. Spend time in a cosy, fun environment where people from all generations can connect Fun activities for people of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners. 2nd & last Thursday each month

1.00 - 3.00pm

FREE

Tel: 0161 870 3861

E:salford.worsley@homeinstead.co.uk

BREW AND A CHAT

Come along and share a hot drink and socialise Find out about free activities and groups in your area

The Vine Community Hub, M6 8E J

Thursdays, 9.30-11am

Elmwood Church, M6 8AG

Fridays, 10am-11.30am

Parr Fold Park, Walkden

Thursdays, 3- 4pm

Fridays, 11am-12pm

FREE (drop-in)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

FOOD BANK COLLECTION

Lightoaks Park

Drop off food bank donations at the Tea’osk for Friends of Lightoaks Park to distribute to local foodbanks

Sun 9th August, 10am-4pm

Sun 10th September, 10am-4pm

FREE

Facebook: lightoakspark

CAR BOOT SALE

Buile Hill Park

Join Buile Hill Mansion Association for their monthly car boot sale Pick up some bargains and enjoy getting out in the fresh air Located near the Pavillion. Cafe open for refreshments.

Sun 13th August

Sun 17th September

10.30am - 1.30pm

FREE entry

Tel: 07436 868340

FB: FriendsOfBuileHillParkFOBHP

PATRICROFT CARNIVAL

Patricroft Conservative Club

The Biggest FREE to attend Festival Salford has ever seen! Celebrate 125 years of Patricroft Conser vative Club with a weekend packed with events

Enjoy a carnival parade, dog show, funfair rides, circus acts, live music and enter tainment, game stalls, information and charit y stalls.

Raising money for Dementia UK!

Fri 18th to Sun 20th August

Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm

Sun: 10am-8pm

FREE entry

Facebook: PatricroftCarnival

WORLSEY LIVE FAMILY FESTIVAL

Roe Green Cricket Club

A fantastic line up of music and family enter tainment Hosted by Mike Toolan, headlined by award winning dance act Phats & Small, enjoy live bands and many tribute acts This year ’s theme is Pirates & Princesses - dress up for a chance to win a prize for the best dressed adult & child. Captain Dan Tastic will be enter taining you with his festival set of fun and magic!

Sun 27th August

12.30 - 8.45pm

Adult £24.99, Child £14.99

www.worsley.live

SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY

Pendlebury Social Club

A family fun day to raise money for Harpers Army. Enjoy trampolines, fair rides, bounc y castle, inflatable slide, bingo, games and much more!

Fri 1st September, 1-7pm

FREE entry

Facebook: Pendlebur yClub

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD

Worsley Cour t House

Join us for a talk by Danny Morrell: Poetr y in Motion. Visitors welcome. Refreshments included.

Mon 4th September, 7.30pm

£2.50

Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

Join us for a talk by Dr Paul Salveson: The Strange Case of Forgotten Lancashire. Non-members welcome.

Wed 13th September, 7.30pm

Membership £22.00, Visitors £4.00

www edhs chessck co uk

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

“A park for the people - Buile Hill and the public park movement ” A history walk taking in Seedley, Buile Hill and Har t Hill with Ber yl Patten.

Wed 27th September, 12-3pm

Membership £22.00, Visitors £4.00

www edhs chessck co uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

GET ON YOUR BIKE!

Come along and enjoy c ycling your way to fitness Sessions suitable for beginners and those returning to c ycling. Bikes and helmets available.

Blackleach Country Park

Mondays, 10am-12pm

Buile Hill Park (Pavillion)

Mondays, 11am-12pm

Cleavley ’s Track, Eccles, M30 8HY

Fridays, 10am-12pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

IRWELL VALLEY WALKS

Clifton Country Park

Join us for these more challenging walks to Blackleach Countr y Park, Hurst Wood, R ingley Woods, Queensmere Dam, Radcliffe and more You need to be fit enough to walk at least 5 miles, 2 - 2hrs 30mins

Bring water, a snack and dress for the weather. Meet at Visitor Centre.

Tuesdays, 10.00am star t

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

WALK FOR WELLNESS

Social walks at a leisurely pace. Get moving, enjoy the outdoors and meet new people Wear suitable foot wear and bring some water

Light Oaks Park, Claremont

Tuesday 10-11am

Peel Park, Little Hulton

Tuesday 1.30-3.00pm

Duke’s Drive, Monton

Thursday 10.30-11.30am

Parr Fold Park, Walkden

Thursday 1.30- 3.00pm

Clifton Country Park

Saturday 1-2pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

KEEPING WELL

Boothstown Community Centre

Come along, learn how to improve confidence, motivation and manage stress Ongoing sessions

Tuesdays

1.00 - 2.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS

St. John's Church, Mosley Common Week ly walks to get ac tive, meet new people and to enjoy the great outdoors Wear suitable footwear and bring some water.

Thursdays

10.30 - 11.30am

FREE

Tracy Morris: 07943 840259

Facebook: GetActiveOutdoors

ANYONE FOR TENNIS

Winton Bowling and Tennis Club. Grange Road, Winton, M30 8JW Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginners welcome. Wear comfor table clothes and bring a drink Ongoing

Fridays

1.00 - 3.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

OUTDOOR GYM

Victoria Park, Swinton

Take par t in some gentle exercise whilst socialising with others. Learn how to use the equipment and improve your health and wellbeing Runs to 30th September

Saturdays

2.30 - 4.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

RED PEPPER

Victoria Park, Swinton

A FREE and exciting, 1 hour, 5 week family orientated programme to learn about nutrition and healthy lifestyles with fun physical activities for children to enjoy.

Sundays

2.30 - 3.30pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

WORSLEY WOODS SUNRISE WALK

Beesley Green entrance

Join the ranger for an early walk and take in the tranquillit y of the woods at dawn Walk may involve steps and uneven ground.

Mon 7th August

5.30am - 7.00am

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

BAT WALK

Kersal Dale

Join the Ranger for a guided walk and see a number of different bat species. Use a Bat Detector. Meet at the end of South Radford Street

Bring a torch. Walk may involve steps and uneven ground

Mon 14th August

8.15pm - 9.30pm

FREE (donations welcome)

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

WALKIES AT BRIDGEWATER

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Bring your dog and enjoy a stroll around the gardens with your fourlegged friend. Two dogs per person. Dogs must be kept on a lead

Booking required

Mon 14th August, 4-7pm

Tue 29th August, 4-7pm

Mon 11th September, 4-7pm

Mon 25th September, 4-7pm

Member: FREE

Non-member: Half price entry

Tel: 0161 503 6100

www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

DUKES DRIVE WILDLIFE WALK

Dukes Drive Country Park

Join naturalist Dave Winnard from Discover the Wild for a wildlife guided walk. Meet in the car park.

Sat 19th August

10.00am - 12.00pm

FREE (booking required)

KERSAL

DALE TO KERSAL WETLANDS WALK

Kersal Dale

Guided nature walk. Join naturalist Dave Winnard from Discover the Wild to look at plants & wildlife around Kersal Wetlands Meet at the end of South R adford Street

Fri 4th & 11th August

10.00am - 12.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

WORSLEY WOODS STROLL

TO DUKES DRIVE

Beesley Green entrance

Join the Rangers for a morning stroll from Worsley to Monton. Walk may involve steps and uneven ground

Sat 30th September

10.30am - 12.30pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Salford Libraries

For parents/carers - bring your baby or toddler (0-4yrs) to a stor ytime session. Term time only. Please book.

Winton Library

Mondays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 921 2180

Boothstown Library

Tuesdays, 10-11am

Tel: 0161 799 6549

Walkden Library

Tuesdays

9.30-10.30am | 10.45-11.45am

Tel: 0161 607 6639

Eccles Library

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 607 8237

Height Library

Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Tel: 0161 921 2240

Worsley Village Library

Thursdays, 2-3pm

Tel: 0161 794 8750

Swinton Library

Fridays

9.45-10.45am | 11am-12pm

Tel: 0161 793 3736

FREE (booking required)

Facebook: SalfordLibraries

BUGGY WALKS

Join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. A leisurely buggy walk around local greenspace. Wear suitable shoes Ongoing

Lightoaks Park ( Tea’osk)

Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am

Beesley Green Community Centre

Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

DODGEBALL SESSIONS

The Den, Walkden M28 3AD

Take par t in some fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den! Located at Walkden Town Centre.

Tuesdays

6-8 years: 4.00-4.45pm 9-11 years: 5.00-6.00pm

FREE (booking essential)

Email: chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk

www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

TINY TOTS RAMBLE

Clifton Country Park

An hour ’s slow ramble for parents and carer with small children Enjoy the outdoors and make new friends Arrive 10.15am and wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Fridays, 10.30am

FREE (no booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

YOUTH CLUB

The Den, Walkden M28 3AD

Join in a range of fun activities incl football, cricket, dodgeball, table tennis, air hockey, table football, pool, console games, ar ts & crafts.

Fridays

8-11 years: 5.00-6.30pm

12-19 years: 6.45-8.15pm

50p (booking essential)

www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

CRAFT Y FAMILIES

The Lowry

Drop in at The Lookout anytime from 11am to 1pm. Join our ar tist for a different creative activity each week inspired by our exhibitions and shows Please book a ticket for each person attending For under 11’s Saturdays, 11am-1pm

FREE (booking required)

www.thelowr y.com

STORY SEEKERS

IWM Nor th, The Quays, M17 1TZ Family activity. Discover real objects and find moving stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflic t. A great way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from the World War II to today

Suitable for children 7yrs+ Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm

FREE (drop in)

www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-nor th

SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN

Buile Hill Park

Free week ly timed 2k park run for 4-14 year olds. Open to all, have fun, join in whatever your pace! Register before event and bring a printed barcode Volunteers always needed!

Sundays, 9.00am

FREE

www.parkrun.org.uk/salford-juniors

FINE ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

Roe Green Church Hall, M28 2RN

Want to grow your child's Art Skills? Our workshops ignite creativity, giving space for expression and confidence building. Learn new techniques, including printmaking, sculpture, textiles, drawing and painting Using famous ar tists for inspiration, producing sketchbooks alongside our final pieces.

Tuesdays

4.15-5.15pm, 5-8 year olds

5.30-6.30pm, 9+ year olds

£12 per workshop (booking is for a half-term block of approx 6 weeks)

Eira: 07727 072580

info@ar t-table co uk

www ar t-table co uk

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2023

Ordsall Hall and Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery

Join us for a fun-filled programme of family activities this summer! From bug hunts to learning about the Tudors, ar ts and crafts to tours, object handling to science sessions, let your imagination run wild! Running throughout August, we can’t wait to see you! Visit our websites for the full programmes. Monday to Fridays (August)

10.30am - 11.00am star t FREE to £3.00 (booking required) www ordsallhall com/whats- on www.salfordmuseum.com/whats- on

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Aardman presents: Lloyd of the Flies The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt. Help Lloyd the housefly and friends reach their holiday destination. Have fun on the Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt trail, enjoy stories, animal encounters, model making & more Visit website to book activities.

Daily to 3rd September

10.00am - 6.00pm

Normal admission applies

www rhs org uk/gardens/bridgewater

SPECIAL EVENTS

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION

Worsley Woods

Join the ranger in some woodland management Meet by the play area

off Sefton Drive

Sat 5th August

Sat 2nd September

10.30am - 12.30pm

FREE (booking required)

Email: rangers@salford gov uk

ECHO EVENTS

Eccles Town Hall

Visit our beautifully refurbished ballroom, balcony and stage which provide the per fect setting for an array of events including:

• Musical Concer ts

• Theatrical & Choral Productions

• Dances • Ar t Exhibitions

• Community events and more...

We have a programme of monthly events which you can find out more about on our wesbite and Facebook page.

E: enquiries echo@ecclestownhall org

www ecclestownhall org

Facebook: EcclesTownHall

TECH AND TEA ONLINE

Online

If you need digital suppor t or have a question about technology, this is the session for you You will need a device and internet connection to join. Meetings are held on Zoom.

Thursdays, 11am-12pm

Facebook: agefriendlysalford

PAINTING BY NUMBERS

Boothstown Community Centre

Relaxing sessions drawing, painting, decoration and painting by numbers. Children's k its also available. All levels welcome!

Sundays to end of September

12.30 - 2.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

PAKISTANI COOKING

Boothstown Community Centre

A fun new way to cook . Learn to cook Pak istani food. Sign up to our 5 week sessions and share your new sk ills with friends and family

Sundays to 24th September

2.45 - 4.00pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

CACTUS WORLD LIVE

RHS Garden Bridgewater

A full weekend filled with cacti and succulent information and family activities. Try pot painting, chat with exper ts and listen to talks on how to care for your plants at home Buy some unusual cacti and succulents from some of the UK’s best nurseries. Sat 19th - Sun 20th August

10.00am - 6.00pm (last entr y 5pm)

Normal admission applies

Tel: 0161 503 6100

www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

BOLTON FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

Bolton Town Centre

The Nor th West ’s biggest and best food festival. Fun for all the family, packed with food and drink, cooker y demos, markets and brilliant live music and enter tainment

Fri 25th to Mon 28th August

9.00am - 5.00pm

FREE entry

www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Swinton Square

Held ever y four th Saturday of each month. Browse the range of talented ar tisan crafters, handmade gifts, home bakers and much more

Sat 26th August, 10am-4pm

Sat 23rd September, 10am-4pm www.spgeventsnw.co.uk

MAKERS MARKET

Quayside MediaCityUK

Join us on the last weekend of ever y month for an abundance of the Nor th West's finest makers, bakers and creators Expect an array of ar t, craft, food, drink, coffee, music and street food. A great family day out!

Sat 26th to Sun 27th August

Sat 23rd to Sun 24th September

Sat 10am-5pm | Sun11am-5pm

www quaysidemediacityuk co uk

MONTON BUSINESS GROUP: NET WORKING MEETINGS

Monton / Worsley

Monton Business Group delivers exciting monthly events with meetings tak ing place at a different venue in Monton / Worsley on the last Friday of ever y month. Each meeting includes breakfast and we only have one business per sector to maximise your growth oppor tunity Please register on our website to attend our next networking meeting.

Fri 29th September

9.15 - 11.30am

£18.00 per meeting

www MontonBusinessGroup com

SALFORD AND MANCHESTER BY NIGHT

Salford Museum & Ar t Gallery

Local ar tist Andrew Alan Matthews presents his collection of cityscapes of views across Salford Quays and Manchester City Centre His brand, philosophy and aim in life is to promote positivit y through ar t. Located in The Park Galler y, open weekends and school holidays only

Sat 2nd September to

Sun 11th February 2024

FREE

www.salfordmuseum.com

Tel: 0161 778 0800

T YLDESLEY MAKERS MARKET

Market Square, Tyldesley

Monthly event showcasing and suppor ting local micro businesses and home makers who are either star ting out or don' t have a shop

Bread, cheese, preser ves, jeweller y, gifts and much more...

Sat 2nd September

Sat 7th October

10.00am - 3.00pm

FB: TyldesleyTownCommunityEvents

Details are correct at the time of publishing However, please check event dates and times with the venue in case of any changes.

Gut health refers to the state of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach, small intestine and large intestine as well as the multitude of microorganisms that live in the gut. Trillions of these microorganisms make up the gut ‘microbiome’, a combination of bacteria, fungi and viruses which play a critical role in digestive health and wellbeing. The gut microbiome helps break down food and aids the absorption of nutrients. Research suggests that maintaining a healthy gut is important for a number of reasons.

INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY

Any imbalance in the gut microbiome can lead to chronic in ammation, which is linked to a number of health problems. This is known as microbial dysbiosis and it has been directly linked to colitis and in ammatory bowel diseases. Dysbiosis in the gut can also spur autoimmune diseases such as type one diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. In short, a healthy gut can help protect against infections and illnesses.

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Factors that can in uence gut health include diet, stress, medication and environmental toxins. Avoiding processed foods and sugar, eating a diet rich in bre, staying hydrated and managing stress are all recommended strategies for promoting gut health. Keeping your gut healthy may have a positive impact on your general health and well-being.

Here are some key ideas that may help improve your gut health:-

Eat a healthy balanced diet with plenty of whole

Improving Gut Health

grains, fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in bre and full of vitamins. Add foods that are high in prebiotics, onions, garlic, leeks, and asparagus, all feed the good bacteria in your gut.

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Recipe Feature

Courgette Frittata

Courgettes are plentiful now so use some in this super easy brunch recipe.

Preparation time:15 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 courgettes sliced

• 1 red onion diced

• 1 garlic clove finely chopped

• 6 medium or large eggs

• 3 ripe tomatoes

• 1tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to season

• 50g crumbled feta (or your favourite cheese)

Method

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) Gas mark 4. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof pan if you have one, or an ordinary frying pan if not, over a medium heat and add the onion, garlic and courgettes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until lightly brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and season well with salt and pepper. This dish does bene t from being well seasoned.

If your pan is ovenproof, pour the egg mixture over the cooked vegetables then crumble the cheese over the top. If you don't have a pan that can be placed directly in the oven, transfer the vegetables to a casserole dish then pour the eggs and crumbled cheese over.

Bake for about 25 minutes until the frittata is set in the middle and slightly golden on top. Take care not to overcook it, or it will become rubbery in texture. It should look pu y, golden, and have a slight wobble when you move the pan.

Let it cool for 5 minutes then slice into 8 pieces. The cooled frittata will keep in an airtight container for a couple of days. Eat it cold or reheat in the microwave on a low setting for 30 seconds.

Note: This is a very adaptable recipe. You can use any cooked vegetables and cheese combination.