On Our Doorstep Dec-Jan12 issue

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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 14 | DEC - JAN 2012 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN • SWINTON • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK NOW TING ULA CIRC ,000 12 IES COP

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Welcome It’s countdown to Christmas time!

It’s a busy time of year with so much to organise and hundreds of gifts to buy, but take some time to enjoy the build-up. It’s a magical time for children and there are so many festive activities in our local area.

Watch the Worsley Village lights switch-on and visit Santa’s Grotto, partake in some carol singing, take a trip to the Manchester Christmas Markets, go ice-skating.... Find more ideas and events in the What’s On guide and Festive Activities feature!

Amidst the fun, it’s also a time of giving.

Help make a less fortunate child a little happier this Christmas - drop a new toy into Beesley Green Community Centre for the “Cash for Kids Toy Appeal”. If you love animals, perhaps you can help our local RSPCA in their most challenging months.

A special thank you to Zenna Barry, local photographer, who has supplied the fantastic photo on the front cover. To see more of Zenna’s work visit www.zen-photographic.co.uk.

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A community-run facility that needs your help!

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Winter Walks The Roe Green and Monton Loopline Heritage Trail

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Festive Activities A few things to get you into the Christmas spirit!

On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:Telephone: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Website: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

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A Victorian Christmas What Christmas was like before it turned so commercial!

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Get Outside and Beat the Winter Blues Why winter is the best time to exercise!

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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.

Christmas Services Listings of our local services

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Room for a Little One? Read about the challenges faced by our local RSPCA branch and how you can help

Lastly, we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year. See you in 2012!!

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Boothstown Village Hall

What’s On Your essential guide to local events

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Festive Fun! A puzzle for the young ones

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Business Directory

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Boothstown Village Hall A Real Community Project that Needs Your Help!

Thanks to a local independent committee, the old St Andrew’s school building in Boothstown has recently re-opened as the Village Hall, a community run facility.

The building has for many years been managed by the St. Andrews C.E. School and used by both the school and community groups.

However, since the school opened its new extension, the buildings were no longer required and faced an uncertain future as the Church was not in a position to keep it open, thus leaving many groups without a venue, and very few alternatives in the local area.

So a committee comprising residents, user group representatives and local councillors has taken on the mammoth task of running the premises on Vicars Hall Lane.

Upon take-over, the committee was given an estimate of £120k to bring the hall up to date and carry out necessary repairs. The boiler was broken, double glazing needed, roof repairs required and damp rectifying!

The hall has been used for many years by the Scouts/Cubs, Guides/Brownies, Playgroup, After School Club, Badminton and Karate groups. It is also now home to the Ellenbrook & Boothstown Brass Band.

The Committee needs your help to keep the facility open. You can help in many ways:• Become a “Friend” of the hall for a small annual subscription of £5 • Make a donation / hold fundraising events • Use the hall - hire it for parties, meetings, groups, clubs etc.....

• Volunteer your time and skills (plumber, electrician, joiner, builder, painter etc..)

The committee is currently applying for grants from various organisations and intends to widen this search for funding.

If you can help, or would like to get involved:Email: boothstownvillagehall@gmail.com Phone: 07982 231062 Visit: www.boothstownvillagehall.org.uk

Tuesday Running Club 7.30-8.30pm Meet at the front of Roe Green Church, (M28 2RN) Star ng Tues 17th January 2012 Train together and keep mo vated - for all abili es For info call Ian 07813 923328, ianley01@gmail.com 4 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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WHEELCHAIR AND SCOOTER SALES New Boothstown Shop opened in 2011 LLG Wheelchairs Ltd have been in the mobility business for 28 years, offering a high quality service to our customers throughout the UK. Our Head Office is based in Leigh and we now have a new store in Boothstown.

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Our experienced staff are always happy to offer friendly and useful advice on the best mobility solution for your needs.

Tel: 0161 790 9071 Unit 1, Standfield Centre, Boothstown, Manchester, M28 1FB Email: llgwheelchairs@aol.com www.llgwheelchairs.com PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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READY STEADY STORE and KEY 103’S CASH FOR KIDS ready steady store is a local self storage company with a difference. With one storage facility on Wardley Industrial Estate and another on Bury New Road in Manchester City Centre, not only do we serve local residents and businesses with all their storage needs, but we also passionately believe in being part of our local community.

For the past three years, we have been an invaluable part of Key 103’s Cash for Kids appeal. They receive applications for toys for over 10,000 children in Manchester who are likely to wake up to nothing on Christmas morning.

Throughout November and December our Manchester Central facility receives the

continuous stream of deliveries, donated by listeners and businesses alike. Cash for Kids have a secure location for all the toys collected to be stored, segregated and distributed from a central Manchester location.

Household or business storage doesn’t have to be expensive. A locker, perfect for hiding Christmas presents in, starts from as little as £2.50 a week. And it’s flexible too.

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Room for a little one ?

Calling all animal lovers...

This time of year is arguably the worst for our line of work because the festivities and the post-Christmas lean finances mean that very few animals are adopted over the cold winter months. This unfortunately impacts on our service to the RSPCA inspectorate who rely on us to help take in the animals they rescue.

Buddy & Mercy

Few people know that there are 170 RSPCA branches in England and Wales as well as a national RSPCA charity (who fund the

inspectorate and animal hospitals). Each branch is an independent charity that is self-funding, which means every branch is unique in terms of its wealth and range of services it can offer.

Here at the Manchester and Salford Branch we channel our £250k annual income into exclusively helping as many animals as possible that the RSPCA inspectors rescue from cruelty, neglect and abandonment.

We do not have our own animal shelter, instead we use 3 different private boarding establishments to house cats, dogs and rabbits, and we have a network of wonderful volunteer animal foster carers too.

Each year we help over 300 animals, not much less than some of neighbouring branches with shelters. We pride ourselves on the work that we do and so whilst the low points are plentiful, the highs are in abundance each and every time we rehome an animal.

You can follow the work that we do on our Facebook, Twitter and Blog - hold on to your seats, it's a rollercoaster ride!

Facebook: RSPCA-Manchester-Salford-Branch Twitter: @rspcamcrsalford Email: rspcamcr_salford@btconnect.com Phone: 0161 882 0680

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Fundraising • Donation • Volunteering • Rehoming and Adoption www.rspca.org.uk 8 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Christmas Services ST MARK’S, WORSLEY Sun 11th Dec, 6.30pm Christingle Service Sun 18th Dec, 6.30pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sat 24th Dec, 4.00pm Crib Service with carols Sat 24th Dec, 11.30pm First Communion of Christmas with Carols Sun 25th Dec, 8.00am Holy Communion with Carols Sun 25 Dec, 10.30am Parish Communion with Carols Revd. Geoff Turner (0161 799 6082)

ROE GREEN CHURCH, ROE GREEN Sun 11th Dec, 10.45am

Toy Service - Gifts of toys for families at the Manchester City Mission Sat 24th Dec, 5.30pm Carols on the Green. Open air Carol Service Sun 18th Dec, 10.45am Nativity play by members of X-Force Sun 18th Dec, 6.00pm Carol Service accompanied by children from St Paul's School, Crompton Street Sun 25th Dec, 10.30am Celebrate Jesus's Birthday Ian Ley / Ian Shaw (07813 923328)

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, ELLENBROOK for Boothstown & Ellenbrook Sun 18th Dec, 6.30pm Carol Service Sat 24th Dec, 4.30pm Crib Service Sat 24th Dec, 11.30pm Midnight Communion Sun, 25th Dec, 9.30am Christmas Communion Revd. Kathryn Carmyllie (01942 882 615)

ST PAUL’S, MONTON Sun 11th Dec, 11.00am The Christingle Candle Service Thu 15th Dec, 7.00pm Breast Cancer Campaign Carol Service Sun 18th Dec, 11.00am The Nativity Service Sun 18th Dec, 6.30pm The Carol Service Sat 24th Dec, 4.00pm Children’s Crib Service Sat 24th Dec,11.30pm Christmas Midnight Communion Sun, 25th Dec, 10.00am Christmas Day Family Communion Revd. Andrew Young (0161 789 2420)

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Lars Zollinger Quality Butchers 85 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2RT

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Get Outside and Beat the Winter Blues!

It may be against your better judgement, but now really is a good time to take up outdoor exercise to beat the winter blues. Here’s why: Being closer to nature gives us a psychological boost – with greenery, water and mountains especially cheering. When added to the natural mood enhancement we get from exercise, and the self-satisfaction we get from doing something that takes more self-motivation, then the winter blues don’t stand a chance!

Exercising in daylight will increase your production of Vitamin D, which would otherwise suffer during the winter months and you’ll lessen your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder.

You’ll boost your immune system while reducing your exposure to cold and flu bugs which proliferate indoors in the winter.

As the body has to work harder to maintain a safe core temperature, you will burn more calories by exercising in the cold – by around 12%!

Winter may bring the chance to try new exercise options - tobogganing, snowboarding, ice-skating – to add variety and fun to your schedule.

Options for outdoor exercising include winter walks, hiking, running, cycling or horse-riding. Try running along the beach, or taking a brisk walk in the woods. No need to push yourself hard, instead, take the time to notice your environment and the changes that are going on around you.

Outdoor exercise does have its risks though, so it’s important to take a few precautions to stay safe: Talk to your doctor if you have any health issues that could be aggravated by winter conditions and follow his/her advice.

Wear the right clothes. Dress in layers so that you can take them off as you warm up and put them back on once you stop. Wear a hat and gloves to reduce heat loss from your extremities.

Choose the proper footwear. Invest in a good pair of outdoor winter socks, sock liners and waterproof shoes. Footwear should also provide good traction to prevent slipping.

Don’t forget sunscreen if you’re going to be out for any length of time.

If it’s a sunny day, take your sunglasses too.

If you’re exercising in the dark, then wear reflective clothing, and if you are on your own, take a mobile phone just in case you have a fall.

Drink plenty of fluids; you’re just as likely to become dehydrated in the cold as in the heat from sweating

Embrace the season and have a happy winter!

by Karen Pheasant, owner of Ladies Workout Express, Swinton 16 ON OUR DOORSTEP

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Winters Walks Monton & Roe Green Loopline Heritage Trail

It may not feel like the ideal time of year to go out walking, but if you wrap up warm you'll soon find out that winter walks can be fantastic and invigorating.

Here’s a suggestion for a Sunday afternoon, or post-Christmas dinner walk!

The Monton and Roe Green Loopline Heritage Trail is a circular walk which begins and ends in Monton village and follows the 'loopline', the old route of the Roe Green railway line, before returning along the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal.

The walk is 2 miles and should take about 1 hour to complete. It is accessible for wheelchair users, but in wet weather the path alongside the canal can become very muddy.

The walk begins at Monton Green - the heart of Monton’s conservation area, which also incorporates the Unitarian Church; a lodge built in 1875 to the Earl of Ellesmere's former estate; and a club house with bowling green.

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Monton Green was part of the Earl of Ellesmere’s estate, but in November 1895 he made it an open space for public use.

The walk takes you through the site of the old Monton Green Station, which operated for over 80 years before closing in 1969, and then continues along the Roe Green Loopline to the remains of Old Worsley Station. You are then brought out onto Worsley Road, directed through to Worsley Green and then proceed along the famous Bridgewater Canal back towards Monton.

On your return to Monton, look out for the famous lighthouse - the 36 foot high landmark built by local resident with an eye for the unusual!

If, during or after, your walk, you fancy some refreshments, there are several cafes and pubs in Monton and Worsley.

For full route details, download your full guide at www.visitsalford.info/documents/montontrail.pdf Information source: Visit Salford

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SPINNINGFIELDS ICE RINK Fri 18th November - Mon 2nd January Spinningfields Ice Rink proudly returns to Manchester for the winter of 2011/12. In a great location, situated at Hardman Square in the heart of Spinningfields, with a very festive addition this year - our pop up Canadian log cabin The Moose Bar. Come and enjoy some exciting wintertime fun for all ages.

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Manchester Christmas Markets 2011 Thu 17th November - Wed 21st December Christmas shopping is a festive day out at Manchester's Christmas Markets. Considered to be amongst the best in UK and Europe, the markets transform the city centre with their charming traditional wooden chalets. Get into the Christmas spirit while browsing the twinkling stalls and soaking up the unique, bustling atmosphere.

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THE TRAFFORD CENTRE ICE PALACE GROTTO Sat 12th November - Sat 24th December The Sleigh Adventure! Rocket the Reindeer™ and his friends are returning to The Trafford Centre, in magical 3D for a new Christmas adventure in Rocket the Reindeer 2! 5 Star Rating. Suitable for all ages.

After the 3D experience, your journey continues through to a group meeting with Santa in his special grotto. He will be waiting to meet you and give all the good girls and boys a special gift.

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TOMMY STEELE IN SCROOGE, The Lowry Mon 12th December - Sat 7th January Tommy Steele returns to the role that he has made his own, Ebenezer Scrooge, in the record-breaking London Palladium production of Scrooge. With stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve - acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films - and a fantastic musical score including the Oscar-nominated Thank You Very Much, this spectacular musical is the perfect Christmas treat for the family.

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A Victorian Christmas

Have you ever wondered what a truly traditional Christmas would be like?

Worsley is about to celebrate it’s annual Christmas light switch-on (Fri, 2nd Dec) and the festivities include a Victorian Santa's Grotto - just one of the many traditions we have inherited from the Victorians.

No era in history has influenced the way in which we celebrate Christmas as much as the Victorians.

Plus, the invention of the railway allowed families, who had moved away in search of work, to return home for a family Christmas.

Before Victoria's reign started in 1837, we had not heard of Santa Claus or Christmas Crackers. No Christmas cards were sent and most people did not have holidays from work.

The wealth and technologies generated by the industrial revolution of the Victorian era changed the face of Christmas forever.

CHRISTMAS EVE On Christmas Eve the last of the relatives arrived for the holidays - not only the immediate family, but aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents too. It was a celebration devoted to the family.

Through his book “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens preserved the Christmas customs of olde England and is credited with the great revival of Christmas traditions in the Victorian era.

Christmas, Victorian Style

In the afternoon, a long awaited event, the doors of the parlour opened and the children finally saw the glorious Christmas tree with it's candles, tinsel, beautiful hand-made ornaments, sweets, ribbons and strings of popcorn and cranberries. Small wrapped gifts hung from branches under the tree were the larger ones.

...was a joyous occasion and not a commercial affair. First and foremost, it was a religious holiday, but giving and family were important themes.

Everyone exchanged gifts and after the grand unwrapping, the children played with their toys and thoughtful handmade gifts were admired.

Christmas Holidays were born. The wealth generated by the industrial revolution allowed middle class families to take time off work and celebrate over two days Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Next, every took part in a programme of entertainment - reciting poetry, performing short plays, playing music and group singing.

Afterwards, sleepy children were sent to bed as well as tired adults!

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A Traditional Victorian Christmas Scene

CHRISTMAS DAY ...started with Christmas Mass. Then after picking up the Christmas poultry or meat, a flurry of cooking took place. Turkey was not traditionally served in England until the late 19th century. Instead goose, chicken or roast beef took pride of place on the Christmas table, followed by Christmas Pudding made from beef, raisins and prunes.

After Christmas dinner, clean-up, and afternoon naps, the festivities continued with visits to friends. Most shops were open.

It was unusual for any of the trades to take a day off. The less fortunate sung Christmas carols door-to-door hoping for donations of food, drink or money. Families also went Christmas caroling to entertain their neighbours (imagine if we did that now!).

BOXING DAY ...was devoted to Charity. Gifts of money were put up in small boxes to be given to servants and tradesmen, and distributed to the needy in the area. Hence the name “Boxing Day�.

The First Christmas Card

Items such as embroidered handkerchiefs, bookmarks and other useful gifts were lovingly sewn and crafted during the Autumn and Winter months.

Children's toys originally tended to be handmade and expensive... but with factories came mass production and games, dolls, books and clockwork toys all at a more affordable price. Christmas stockings, became popular from around 1870.

CHRISTMAS CARDS - The custom of sending printed cards was started by Henry Cole, who did not have time to write Christmas letters to all his relatives. So he asked an artist, John Calcott Horsley, to design a card.

About 1,000 cards were printed, and those not used by Sir Henry were sold by the printer for one shilling.

MINCE PIES - made with mincemeat and spices - were eaten for the 12 days of Christmas, ensuring good luck for the next 12 months of the year. According to custom, each of the twelve mince pies had to be baked by someone different.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE - began when Queen Victoria's German husband, Prince Albert, brought a tree over from Germany to Windsor Castle in the 1840's.

CRACKERS - Invented by Tom Smith, a London sweet maker in 1846. Originally, began as sweets wrapped in a twist of fancy coloured paper, but developed and sold much better when he added love notes (motto's), paper hats, small toys and made them go off with a BANG!

THE GIFTS - most were handmade, so were started many months before Christmas.

To find out more, or try celebrating your own Victorian Christmas, take a look at www.bbc.co.uk/victorianchristmas/history.shtml

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What’s On DECEMBER & JANUARY

Community Events INDOOR KURLING GROUP Open groups - anyone welcome!

Beesley Green Community Centre Fridays 10-12pm Boothstown Community Centre Tuesdays 11.30-1.30pm Free Tel: 0161 790 6124 / 0161 799 9425 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD CHRISTMAS MEAL Worsley Court House Join us for our festive celebrations.

3 course meal followed by entertainment from the Mancunian Singers. Guests are welcome but places must be booked in advance.

Mon 5th December 6.45pm start £17.00pp Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 BOOTHSTOWN & ELLENBROOK COUNCILLORS SURGERY Boothstown Community Centre Held on the first Wednesday each month. Drop in and have a 1:1 with one of our local councillors and discuss any local issues or concerns.

Wed 7th December 10.00-11.00am Councillor Jillian Collinson: 0161 793 5748 P.A.C.T MEETINGS (Police and Communities Together) Worsley Village Library An opportunity for residents to let officers know what they feel are the priorities for that month.

Fri 9th December 10.00-11.00am COMMUNITY POLICE SURGERIES Drop in and chat about any issues concerning yourself or the community Boothstown Methodist Church Tue 13th and 27th December (11.30am-12.30pm) The Hollies Moorfield Close Tue 13th December (1.30pm-2.30pm) Neighbourhood Police Team Tel: 0161 856 5284 34 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Family Activities

FESTIVE SONGS WITH THE SCL CHOIR Roe Green Church Hall The choir will entertain with festive songs to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Come along and give your voices a good airing!

Wed 14th December 2.00 pm (tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle) £2 per person Pauline: 0161 790 3166 TEA DANCE Boothstown Community Centre Join us for our monthly dance.

Fri 16th December 12.30pm to 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 790 8219 THE ANN MONAGHAN MEMORIAL SHOW Boothstown Community Centre To commemorate her life and the work she did for Local History, Glen Atkinson presents a compilation of local images. With a seasonal glass and mince pie!

Wed 21st December 7.45pm £2 per person Carol Woodward: 0161 799 0297 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Pat and Derek Haslam talking with slides on "The Beauty of Holland in Springtime".

Mon 9th January 7.30pm £1.50 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Venue TBA Worsley & Boothstown open meeting where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions.

Wed 25th January 7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 790 4562

LADY HARRIET'S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Worsley Green, Worsley Annual Christmas light switch-on and Victorian Santa's Grotto. Will focus on the character of Lady Harriet, Countess of Ellesmere and her role as benefactor.

Fri 2nd December Free Tel: 0161 848 8601 www.visitsalford.info/bridgewaterevents BRIDGEWATER CANAL 250TH CLOSING EVENT Various landmarks along the Bridgewater Canal Celebrate the end of this fantastic year marking the 250th anniversary of the Bridgewater Canal. Key landmarks will be lit up. Wrap up warm and see out the year in style!

Sat 3rd December Free Tel: 0161 848 8601 WINTER WONDERLAND Beesley Green Community Centre Activities include - A winter walk, Mulled Wine, Arts and Crafts, Refreshments, Face Painting, Father Christmas, Traditional Christmas Carols and much more...

Sun 4th December 1.00pm - 3.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 790 2376 TUDORS LIVE! Ordsall Hall Museum Come and meet some of the characters of Ordsall Hall and have a go at some Tudor activities.

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MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Take a break from the Christmas shopping and come and join us as Monton Voices sing us into the festive season with traditional Christmas carols and songs. With Christmas themed children's activities, there is truly something for everyone!

Sun 4th December 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 THE BOOTHSTOWN CAROL SERVICE The Standfield Centre A Churches Together event run by Boothstown Residents Association.

Music from St Andrew's School Choir and Boothstown & Ellenbrook Brass Band. Bring a torch for hymn sheets!

After the service drop into the Community Centre to see Father Christmas. Refreshments, including Mulled wine and mince pies, served.

Sun 11th December 5.00pm Free Susan Tittle: 0161 799 9425 CHRISTMAS SNAP CELEBRATION Fit City Worsley Activities include - Father Christmas, Face painting, Arts and Crafts, Bouncy Castle, Splash session, Information stalls, Cake stalls & more...

Sat 17th December 1.00pm - 3.30pm Free entry Chloe Burns: 0161 790 2376 A CLOSER LOOK: MANCHESTER BLITZ Imperial War Museum North To mark the 71st anniversary of the Manchester Blitz, join us for a 20min walk and talk. Learn about the impact of air raids on local citizens and other British civilians including Roy Taylor who witnessed the dramatic effects of the Blitz alongside his grandparents in Salford. 14yrs+ Mon 19th- Fri 23rd & Sun 18th December 2.15pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000

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Kids Activities TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Worsley Woods, meet at Beesley Green Community Centre Free themed one-hour guided walks around Worsley Woods for young children and their parents or carers.

Suitable for prams. Many walks include an arts & crafts afterwards.

Every Wednesday 11.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 CHRISTMAS PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Get creative this Christmas by joining us for fun art workshops celebrating the festive season. From cool cards to dazzling decorations - there’s a different activity each time. 5 – 11yrs Sat 3rd, 10th & 17th December 11.00am-12.30pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 MAKE DO AND MEND CHRISTMAS Imperial War Museum North Experience the wartime festive spirit, make your own special seasonal decoration and watch archive film from WWII. Plus, a family-friendly storytelling session about life on the home front during the Second World War and what it is like to celebrate the season on a ration. 5yrs+ Sat 3rd, 10th, 17th & 31st December 1.00-4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 CINDERELLA MINI PANTOMIME Lowry Outlet Mall Christmas doesn’t begin until you’ve seen a festive panto, so sit back and enjoy this FREE show which will entertain audiences of all ages.

Sun 4th, 11th and 18th December 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 LEGO CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Lowry Outlet Mall Learn how to build your very own Christmas LEGO figurine with experts from LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.

Meet 6ft Bertie ‘The Official Lego Man’. LEGO treats for children who bring along their best LEGO creations.

Sat 10th December 11am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850

CHRISTMAS SPARKLE Victoria Park, Swinton Come meet the ranger and make a Christmas wreath and add some Christmas sparkle!

Sun 11th December 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 UNDER 5’s STORY TIME – TINY TOT TALES The Lowry Take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs, by joining us in our Galleries for a fun and inspiring workshop designed especially for you and your little ones. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 16th December 10.15 – 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Blackleach Country Park Celebrate at Blackleach and make loads of festive things.

Sat 17th December 2.00 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 KINGFISHER KIDS Clifton Country Park Meet at the visitor centre. Activities for families with children aged 5-12.

Wear clothes suitable for outdoors.

Sat 17th December 2.00-4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOPS Lowry Outlet Mall Create and decorate your own special Christmas card and write your own message to wish your loved one a very Happy Christmas!

Wed 21st December 11.00am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 CHRISTMAS BOXES WORKSHOP Lowry Outlet Mall Create and decorate your own Christmas box before filling it with treats to take home!

Thu 22nd & Fri 23rd December 11.00am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850

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Music & Theatre

MRS CLAUS’ FACE PAINTING Lowry Outlet Mall Join us for some face painting fun!

Sat 24th & Tue 27th December 11.00am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 MAKE YOUR OWN WINTER LANTERN Lowry Outlet Mall Put your decorating abilities to the test and create something magical to take home in this lantern workshop!

Wed 28th & Thu 29th December 11.00am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 ENTRANCE EXAMS Bridgewater School, Worsley The exams are for Year 6 pupils going into Year 7.

Wed 1st February 2012 9.00am - 1.25pm Tel: 0161 794 146

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JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT The Lowry Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and and One More Angel in Heaven.

Tue 10th - Sun 15th January 7.30pm - matinees Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun £14.00 - £26.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000 SALFORD DANCE EXPLOSION The Lowry Join us to celebrate the diverse talents of our young people! Now in its fourth year, this two-day festival involves 400 children from schools and community groups in Salford.

Thu 19th and Fri 20th January £7.50 7.00pm Tel: 0843 208 6000

Outdoor Activities WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION MORNING Meet at Beesley Green Com Centre Come and help the ranger improve the woodland with practical conservation tasks. All tools provided, no experience necessary.

Sat 10th December Tue 17th January 10.00am - 12.30pm Free Joe Palframan: 07872 808005 ROE GREEN AMBLE Meet at Beesley Green Com Centre Take an afternoon off Christmas shopping for a festive stroll around historic Roe Green, the Duke of Bridgewater’s ‘other village’.

Walk Leader: Naomi Lewis Approx 1 mile, circular Sun 18th December £3.00 Adults, £2.00 Under 15s Salford Tourist Info Ctr: 0161 848 601 Details are correct at the time of publishing. However, it is advisable to check event dates and times with the venue in case of changes.

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T: 0161 793 8230 M: 07985 436 009 75 Eccles Road, Swinton, M27 5GB www.ajpradydecorators.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 39

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JONES Executive

Family run business with over 40 years experience

The Coach Station Sharp Street Walkden Manchester M28 3LX

www.jonesexecutive.co.uk

Council Approved Transport for Schools and Colleges, supporting all Curriculum Visits and Sporting Events All types of Private Hire work undertaken and tailored to meet your requirements Experienced Drivers all fully CRB Checked Luxury fleet consisting of 24, 32, 49 & 53 Seated Vehicles, all fully fitted with Seatbelts.

Call us today on 0161 790 9495 Fax 0161 790 9400

or email simon@jonesexecutive.co.uk for a quotation

Quality Isn’t Expensive – It’s Priceless!

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FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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Community Noticeboard USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS Safety Police - general enquiries Neighbourhood Policing Team

872 5050 856 5284

Salford City Council Main Switchboard Environment (ie. refuse) Highways (ie. street lighting)

794 4711 909 6500 909 6505

Community & Leisure Facilities Beesley Green Community Centre Boothstown Community Centre Worsley Court House Worsley & Boothstown Surestart Swinton Surestart Centre Fit City Worsley Pool

790 6124 799 9425 737 6277 703 7446 778 0750 790 2084

Libraries Worsley Village Swinton Walkden Boothstown

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS in the only community magazine dedicated to Worsley and the neighbouring villages, giving you direct access to 12,000 local households and businesses

Advertise in the magazine or website Distribute your leaflets with us

Contact us 794 8750 921 2360 909 6518 799 6549

Healthcare The Sides Medical Centre 794 1604 Tims & Parker Chemists (The Sides) 794 1971 Schools St. Marks C.E. Primary School Broadoak Primary School Bridgewater School Boothstown Methodist Primary St Andrews Boothstown Primary Monton Green Primary School Ellenbrook Community Primary Moorside High School Walkden High School

On Our Doorstep

For advertising, editorial & general enquiries:-

Susie: 0161 790 2504 Email: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk For advertising enquiries only:-

Louise: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk For more info visit

790 3423 794 2326 794 1463 790 3112 790 2113 707 2287 799 6347 794 1045 975 8000

www.onourdoorstep.co.uk Deaville Photography Family Photo Shoot Competition (Oct-Nov11 issue) The lucky winner of the Family Photo Shoot is

Ffion Kane (age 7) from Swinton.

Well done! We look forward to seeing your portrait

On Our Doorstep Feb-Mar 12 issue Copy Deadline is

13th January 2012 To adver tise, or list community events call

0161 790 2504

Festive Fun! p.38 Answer: 28 Christmas Trees, 16 Snowmen

Dialling code for all contact numbers is 0161

MOORFIELD OVER 60’S CHOIR Are looking for new recruits A long established Choir with a professional Conductor and Pianist Meet Mondays 1.30 to 3pm Community Room, Moorfield Close, Swinton for more info call

0161 793 7293 ON OUR DOORSTEP 41

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Business Directory ACCOUNTANTS

HOUSE & HOME

PRIVATE TUITION

Tax Assist..................................................37

A&C Hardware & Gifts.......................25 Alan Prady Painter & Decorator......39 Belle Maison Interiors.........................13 Bespoke Solar.........................................32 CBL Garage Doors................................33 Jamie at Home (Lynn Macdonald)...4 Maid2Clean.............................................39 Nova Alarms...........................................33 Urban Skips.............................................37

Kip McGrath...........................................29

BEAUTY Absolute Beauty and Nails................17 Sincerity Beauty.....................................11 Worsley Laser Clinic.............................10 Elysium......................................................21

CAR REPAIRS Chips Away..............................................15

CHARITIES

GET INTUITION Primary, 11+ and Grammar entrance Mrs Clarke, Roe Green 0161 799 5563

HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS The Boatyard (Bardsley).....................44

PROPERTY SERVICES

Key 103 Cash for Kids............................7 RSPCA..........................................................8 Twinkletoes Izzys Appeal...................26

HYPNOTHERAPY

Plush Property Management...........15

Mindmasters...........................................19 Janet Sneddon.......................................17

RESTAURANTS

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

IT & WEB DESIGN

Aqua Babies............................................36 Louise Cardwell Voice Coach............27 Puddleducks...........................................27 Urban Stage............................................27

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS KidsDJ........................................................15

COACH HIRE

Mike Povey..............................................37

Tel: 0161 799 8181 Shape Design Studio

Bridgewater Road, Walkden,

Professional Website Design & Development www.madebyshape.co.uk 07716 300854

Worsley, M28 3JE www.grenacherestaurant.com

Jones Exec Coach.................................40

Ready Steady Store................................2

FASHION Lady V........................................................10 Monton Jewellery...................................6

SELF STORAGE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

Bridgewater School.............................28

LLG Wheelchairs......................................5

Salford College......................................43

NURSERIES

SPORTS & LEISURE CLUBS

Fledglings................................................28

Marriott Leisure Club..........................19 Ellesmere Sports Club........................20

FOOD RETAILERS Ivy Deli........................................................6 Lars Zollinger Butchers.......................14 Louis's Ice Cream....................................6

FOOTCARE Peter Healey..............................................17 Footcare by Lisa......................................9 Andrea Graham.....................................11

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Carriages....................................................1

HAIRDRESSERS Dawn Derbyshire (freelance)............19 Elysium......................................................21 Hair Eden.................................................24 Wendy Owen (freelance).....................9

HEALTH & FITNESS Helen Lomax Weight Mgt.................17 Svelte Body.......................................22-23 Tina Cini Fitness.......................................9 42 ON OUR DOORSTEP

PET SERVICES Pet Pals.......................................................8

TREE SURGEONS Chris Allen...............................................39

PHYSIOTHERAPY Swinton Physiotherapy.......................17 Worsley Physio Clinic..........................11

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Deaville Photography Wedding and Portrait Photography www.deavillephotography.com

0798 924 7364

Do you want to feature in the next Business Directory?

Box Listings start from just £19 per issue to book call

0161 790 2504

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