On Our Doorstep DecJan15 issue by Susie Kwok

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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 32 |DEC14 - JAN15 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Festive Health, Beauty & Fitness Win a Tapas Meal for Four What’s On this Christmas

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Welcome

Contents

It’s an exciting time of year with Christmas festivities already underway! There’s a host of local events to get you into the Christmas spirit in our What’s On guide.

In preparation for the party season we have great articles focussing on winter beauty trends and, for those of you who like to look after your waistline, tips on how to avoid over-indulging, whilst still having fun! With the Marriott Leisure Club running a 6 week membership offer and Beesley Green Bootcamp’s feature on how to keep your 2015 fitness resolutions, you can finish 2014 and begin 2015 with a great fitness regime! For local history enthusiasts, we launch a new series exploring our local mining history. Each year we promote the Christmas appeals for Key 103 Cash for Kids and the Wood Street Mission. See pages 6 and 18 for details on how you can help make this a special Christmas for local children living in poverty. Last, but not least! Thank you to all our advertisers, contributors and readers for supporting us this year. We hope you all have a fantastic Christmas & New Year!

Urban Stage Theatre School news

Keeping your Animals Happy this Christmas RSPCA’s guide to a great Christmas

Victorian Christmas Market Christmas festivities with a difference

Monton Village Winter update from the MVCA

Wood Street Mission Help local families this Christmas

Christmas Church Services Local church services this December

Festive Beauty Beauty tips by Hidden Beauty

A Slimmer Christmas Great advice from Slimming World

Susie

Acting Local

The Power of Community How to keep your fitness resolutions

Editor

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

Black Diamonds An insight into local coal mining

What’s On Local events for the festive season!

Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk 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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Proud to be publishing our 2nd magazine “Live it Local” in the Claremont/South Swinton area ! ON OUR DOORSTEP 3

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Acting Local Sime on as Swee ny Todd

The Jungle Book Production

In 2003, local professional actors Simeon Truby & Helen Kay opened Urban Stage Theatre School at Worsley Road United Reformed Church, Swinton. Their aim, to offer students 5 years to adults the opportunity to learn performing arts skills and train alongside highly qualified individuals from the entertainment industry. We have so many gifted young people in our region and we have welcomed over 500 students through the doors, with many now working professionally as actors and dancers. Both Helen and Simeon live in Swinton and perform at many of the repertory theatres and TV companies in Manchester and countrywide. Helen recently

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appeared at Bolton Octagon in “Brassed Off” and Simeon is currently touring the country in “WarHorse”, seen by thousands during its two visits recently to The Lowry. Simeon continues in “WarHorse” until February 2015 which plays South Africa for 3 months. As a result of Simeon working with Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball in the West End hit show “Sweeney Todd”, Imelda agreed to become the Patron of Urban Stage. As part of this patronage, 3 scholarships in Imelda’s name have just been awarded for the first time to students, paying for a years’ tuition. “I know the power of drama and music. I know it makes us better human beings. I know how much it has meant to me.” Imelda Staunton OBE. For more information visit

www.urbanstage.co.uk Tel: 0161 211 9955

Ada m Foster from WarHo rse: Judge of the Urban Stage Dra ma Cup

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BROADOAK PRIMARY SCHOOL Fairmount Road, Swinton

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Sat 6th December • 2-4pm

Stalls • Raffle • Tombola • Cakes • Refreshments • Prizes

Meet FATHER CHRISTMAS! Entry £1 (free for children)

Wedding Shows 11th Jan: Swinton Park Golf Club East Lancashire Road, M27 5LX th

18 Jan: Worsley Court House Barton Road, M28 2PB

2nd Feb: Buile Hill Park Hall Eccles Old Road, M6 8GL 11-4pm • Free Admission • Bridal Parade 2pm www.lend-a-hand.co.uk Tel: 0161 761 7851

Aerobics, Pilates, Kettle Blast & Interval classes available. Please call to book your place. Classes held in Worsley, Boothstown, Walkden Swinton, Farworth, Radcliffe, Bolton & Kearlsey!

FREE MEMBERSHIP Call Julie: Plus 1st Class FREE* 01942 884114 if you bring this advert. 07446 232011 * New members only, T&C’s apply www.juliesweigh2fitness.co.uk

We’ve organised two local collection points:- Beesley Green & Boothstown Community Centres Please help by dropping new, unwrapped toys for the appeal by Sunday 14th December

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www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk / 01204 333000 New this year places with a Pupil Referral Unit Career path Interested in working with hard to reach pupils? Our School direct places within the PRU service could be the place to start your rewarding career. To apply or for further information visit

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Manchester & Salford Branch

Keeping Your Animals Happy this Christmas What must our animals think of Christmas? So many rich smells, bright colours, and half a tree suddenly appearing in the living room like it’s grown out of the floor. Of course, we humans try to make sure our pets enjoy the festivities too; a recent RSPCA survey showed that 91% of people will buy their pets a present at Christmas, and 18% will spend more on their animals than they will on their mother-in-laws. Presents are all very well, but the best gifts you can give your pets this Christmas are a little caution and a touch of extra compassion. Christmas can be scary and dangerous, so here are five top tips for keeping your beloved furries contented this December:1. Be wary of toxic foods: Chocolate is particularly bad, as are onions, nuts, blue cheese, grapes, raisins and mince pies.

2. Be careful with decor: Needles from trees can get stuck in paws, holly and ivy is toxic when eaten, and fairy lights have very chewable wires! 3. Keep a close watch if you host parties: Be strict about what treats your friends might slip your pets when you’re not looking. 4. Keep loud bangs to a minimum: including crackers, party poppers, champagne corks and fireworks . 5. Keep a little money spare for the vets: just in case! For more advice contact:-

RSPCA Manchester & Salford Branch www.manchesterandsalfordrspca.org.uk Tel: 0161 882 0680 Email: rspcamcr_salford@btconnect.com

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

Our caring staff are here to guide and advise you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Our services also include: - Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes For further information contact us: Monton 215 Monton Road, M30 9PN 0161 788 7643 Swinton 23 Chorley Road, M27 4AF 0161 793 1228

www.bridgfordfuneralservices.co.uk

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Kid’s Irish Dancing Classes

Where Children Fulfil Their Potential ...and learn discipline, build confidence, make new friends and have fun!

First lesson FREE Taught by former champion dancers with over 25 years experience

Monday 6-7pm: Preston Hall, Irlam, M44 5XB Thursday 6-7pm: Rainbow Community Centre, Eccles, M30 0QN Call Faye for more info or just come along and have a go!

Tel: 07756 813314 Email: robinsondowneyacademy@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: RDAIrishDance ON OUR DOORSTEP 11

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One giant leap for landlords Is your letting agent making you feel like a small ﬁsh in a big pond and not looking after your property portfolio? If so, it’s time to call Clearwater Lettings. At Clearwater we understand how important it is for you to use a trustworthy letting agent, whether you have 1 property or 100, we treat each of our clients with exactly the same high level of service. With our NO LET NO FEE deal you can rest assured that the right tenant is placed in your property and if we dont let it you don’t pay, we can’t be clearer than that.

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Local Business Feature

CLEARWATER LETTINGS Promising a clear and honest approach, with a personal touch. Clearwater Lettings are part of the successful Clearwater Management Group. We are a local company based in Manchester covering Manchester City Centre, Worsley, Roe Green, Swinton, Monton and the surrounding areas. As a Landlord, you want to know that your investment property is being properly taken care of and we have a team of friendly and professional staff always on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have. When you use Clearwater Lettings both you and your tenant are guaranteed the best possible service; we meet all prospective tenants and find out their requirements. For Landlords we have a "no let no fee" deal... what's not to like!

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At Clearwater we understand you lead a busy life and we know how important it is for you to be able to contact your Letting Agent, so if we say we will call you back we keep our promise. We pride ourselves on our open and honest approach and we are so confident that you will be impressed with the level of customer service we offer, should you ever need to change to another Letting Agent then we will not hold you to any notice period and we will not charge you a fee. We can't be clearer than that. If you are looking for a Letting Agent, that has that personal touch, why not take the leap and call us today to see how we can make a difference on 0161 834 7468. Clearwater Lettings,Base, 12 Arundel Street, Manchester, M15 4JP

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The Right Equity Release Are you a homeowner over the age of 55?

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Carry out home improvements For more info or to find out if you are eligible, contact your local Equity Release Adviser:

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Lowry Outlet does Christmas with a Difference

The Victorian Christmas Market returns bigger and better than ever! The Lowr y Outlet is bringing the spirit of a traditional Victorian Christmas to MediaCityUK this winter with its iconic Victorian Christmas Market, taking place on Thursday 4th December until Sunday 7th December 2014. The highlight of the shopping season, this magical Christmas market is the ideal place to start crossing off your gift list! Boasting an array of over 100 different producers with uniquely decorated stalls selling artisan food, handmade goods, unique gifts, and bespoke crafts that you won’t find on the high street. The Victorian Christmas Market is the perfect place for a magical, family day out. Not only will there be festive fare and shopping to get you into the Christmas spirit, there will also be

a host of merry entertainment. Treat yourself to a warming mulled wine while enjoying live music, from the finest regional brass bands and choirs, at the Victorian Bandstand; and treat the kids with an enchanting ride on the traditional carousel. Watch as Dickensian street performers bring the market to life. Experience a Christmas like no other. Situated on the Plaza of the Lowry Outlet, the Victorian Christmas Market is FREE to attend. A local school choir competition will be held on Thursday 4th from 4pm, with the Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress of Salford forming part of the judging panel. For more information visit www.lowryoutlet.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @lowryoutlet.

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Community News

Monton Village: Winter Update! ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN MONTON! You don’t have to go far to find some amazing present ideas this year, as pretty much all your needs can be met in Monton! • Cards and Wrap • Jewellery • Designer clothing • Seasonal Flowers • Handbags • Accessories • Pampering/Beauty vouchers • Shoes • Personalised sweets • Homewares • Specialist Food & Drink • Meals out • Drinks with Friends • Family Dinners Many of your Monton favourites offer discounts to MVCA members - go to montonvillage.org to see what’s available and how to join. You can also find information about the latest planning applications - look out for a new champagne & lobster bar (how cool is Monton?!), and view other proposals before they happen.

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DIG FOR MONTON… You’ve heard the slogan “Dig for Victory” (if you’re over 50!) - well MVCA would like you to “Dig for Monton”! It’s all part of keeping Monton Clean and Green. Every Sunday, volunteers go out on the greens in Monton to dig, clip, weed, plant, litter pick and generally tidy up. Could you offer some help to keep our greens looking good? We don’t expect you to come out every week or stay for hours any time you can spare will really help make a difference to your village. To get involved, contact Florence at:florence_mccarthy@hotmail.com

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www.artandcra house.com

NEWLY OPENED IN MONTON VILLAGE

Contemporary Traditional Designs We stock a Full range of fresh flowers & a wide range of tropical flowers too.

And for Christmas... * Fresh Holly Wreaths * Christmas Balloons * Silk Tree Bows * Christmas Decorations * Gift wrapping service

< BUY SUPPLIES < CREATIVE WORKSHOPS < LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS ON SALE

December Make & Create includes:Every Tuesday until 16th Dec: Christmas Crafting Every Saturday, 10-12pm: Crafty Kids £5 Sun 7th, 1-4.30pm: Mosaic Mirror £20 Tue 23rd: Wooden Santa Stop Here Signs £6

Christmas Craft Fair: Sat 13th December Gallery 195:Unique Handcrafted Gifts for all the family, you can even order a portrait of your pet!

EST. FLORIST 18 YEARS • FULLY QUALIFIED FLORISTS

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Gift Vouchers Available - Ideal Present! Make your 2015 New Year's resolution to learn a new Art or Craft

Tel: 0161 478 8585 195 Monton Road Monton, M30 9PN

Open: Mon 1pm - 5pm Tue/Wed/Thu 10am - 5pm Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 5pm

ORDER NOW for Christmas & New Year! XMAS HAMPER OFFER Boneless Turkey Breast Joint 2.5kg/5.5lb Prime Beef Roasting Joint 3kg/6.5lb Boneless Gammon Joint 3kg/6.5lb Boneless Pork Joint 4kg/8.8lb

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Community News

Help Local Families this Christmas Christmas is a time most of us look forward to – but for families living in poverty it is a difﬁcult and stressful time of year. Wood Street Mission helps thousands of families in need at Christmas by giving them toys so children have presents to open on Christmas Day and food hampers to offset the cost of the season. Help us give local families a happy Christmas this year by donating money, new toys or nonperishable food items to our Christmas Appeal. Go to www.woodstreetmission.org.uk for details or call 0161 834 3140 to arrange a collection from your doorstep.

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the perfect Christmas gift lÊanza, redken, alterna, & tangle teezer gift sets also available Tel: 0161 790 3434 |117 Greenleach Lane Roe Green M28 2RS|www.haireden.co.uk Open: Mon - 8.30am to 5.30pm | Tues to Fri - 8.30am to 6pm | Sat - 8am to 4pm

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60 minute treatment including:-

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Gift Sets & Vouchers WORSLEY LASER CLINIC too! 2A Ackerley House • Forrester St • Roe Green • Worsley • M28 2JL

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Tel: 07435 782200

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Local Business Feature

Bridgewater Funeral Service Ltd Remembering loved ones this Christmas We are a local Independent funeral service with a professional female funeral director who has proudly served families in the surrounding area for over 17 years with unrivalled care and compassion. Conveniently located on the Standfield Centre in Boothstown our premises offer tasteful and tranquil surroundings to ensure the highest standard of care for you and your loved ones. We are an accredited provider of Perfect Choice pre paid funeral plans which are backed by the National Association of Funeral Directors and the Funeral Planning Authority. We provide a 24 hour service and offer advice and support without obligation.

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Christmas Memorial Tree Remembering someone we have lost is important and no matter when this occurs Christmas can be a time when they are upmost in our thoughts. With this in mind a tasteful memorial tree will be situated in our reception area for anyone who would like to write a special message of remembrance and place it on the Tree. As with previous years this memorial will commence on 1st December until the twelfth night and is open to everyone whether you have used our services or not. No donation is necessary however all proceeds received will go to St Ann’s Hospice. For more information or to request your remembrance tag please contact Emma at Bridgewater Funeral Service on 0161 637 7550.

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Community News

CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 2014 ST MARK’S CHURCH, WORSLEY Sun 14th 6.30pm Sun 21st 6.30pm Wed 24th 4.00pm

Christingle Service (all ages) Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Crib Service with Carols*

*Children to dress as Nativity characters e.g. Mary, Angels etc..

Wed 24th 11.30pm Thu 25th 8.00am Thu 25th 10.30am

First Communion of Christmas Holy Communion with Carols Parish Communion with Carols

ROE GREEN CHURCH, ROE GREEN Sun 7th Sun 14th

10.45am 3.00pm

Sun 21st Thu 25th

10.45am 10.30am

Toy Service (Loaves & Fishes) Village Carol Service. Theme 1914 Trenches’ Christmas Christmas Party Service Christmas Day Service

Tel: 0161 794 1991 3 Moorside Road, Swinton, Worsley, M27 0EL

We’ve Got Christmas All Wrapped Up Give the gift of style and let us take the hassle out of Christmas shopping. Pop in to see us for aprofessional recommendation and choose from a selection of gifts for all the family, plus great advice on how to get your hair looking sensational this season.

ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, ELLENBROOK Sun 14th Sun 21st Wed 24th Wed 24th Thu 25th

4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.00am

Carol Service with choir Carol Singing at Boundary Stone Crib Service Midnight Mass Christmas Day Holy Communion

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, MONTON Tue 9th Sun 14th Sun 21st Sun 21st Wed 24th Wed 24th Thu 25th

7.30pm 11.00am 11.00am 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.00am

Mothers Union Carol Service Christingle Service & Toy Service Nativity & Communion Carol Service Crib Service for Children Midnight Communion All Age Christmas Communion

MONTON METHODIST CHURCH, GRANGE DRIVE, MONTON Sun 7th Sun 21st Mon 22nd Thu 25th

10.45am 3.30pm 7.00pm 10.00am

Action for Children Gift Service Carol Service Community Carol Singing Christmas Family Service

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Local Business News

New Salon opens in Worsley

Offering bespoke training and consultancy solutions in: First Aid Health & Safety Food Safety Fire

New beauty salon “Hidden Beauty” has just been opened in Worsley village by two ladies who are established in the area: Karen Grieves has strong ties to Worsley. She has great memories of walking along the canal and feeding the ducks with her Grandad, so was hoping to eventually set up her own business in the area. Karen Blood left her job in hospitality to take up beauty and spend more time with her two young children. Together, they felt they had found the perfect space and location for their new business. Directly facing the Bridgewater Canal, it’s located at

Licensing Customer Service Hospitality Event Management

For all enquiries contact Pam Martin

on 07930 533 159

or email pmartin@maptrainingsolutions.co.uk Discounted packages available for multiple bookings

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6 Penny Black Chambers, Barton Road, M28 2DP Tel: 0161 727 9897

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Festive Beauty Hidden Beauty, a brand new salon, has just opened this October in the heart of Worsley Village. With 20 years experience in the beauty industry we asked them to share a few of their top tips for looking your best this festive season!

Nail Trends

Glowing Skin

Nails are the icing on the cake when it comes to dressing. Colours change every season to match the latest fashion trends.

Who doesn’t want a golden glow all year round? Tanned skin boasts a subtle radiance that can help you look healthier and fitter, giving you more confidence.

This winter, with the darker nights come deep, moody tones; think dark berry, rusty reds and gunmetal greys. For the party season, metallic shades will be a popular choice, adding some festive glitz to your outfit. Nudes still remain on-trend from very sheer to opaque. At Hidden Beauty we offer Acrylic or Gelish nails and can find the perfect shade to match the latest trends.

Christmas Party Looks The festive season is the perfect opportunity to try out a whole host of bold new looks. This year it’s about bold red lipstick, volume hairstyles, extra long lashes, strong eye definition and perhaps a touch of metallic eyeshadow. Eyelash extensions are one of the fastest growing treatments in the UK. Try our “Lash Perfect” semi-permanent eyelash extensions. La La Express lashes last 2-3 weeks.

Spray tans are a safe way to achieve a sun-kissed look and can also hide blemishes on the skin to create flawless looking skin. Here at Hidden Beauty we use Xen-Tan; a safe, high quality product which contains no toxic ingredients. In fact, there area a lot of ingredients such as Green Tea, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Gingko Biloba which help to moisturise, strengthen and balance the skin.

Visit us for the new Temple Spa Red Carpet Skin Therapy Miracles range which gives you ‘photo-finish’ results in seconds. Use for everyday glamour or a quick fix for your big event.

Introductory Offer all full price treatments on your first visit to Hidden Beauty,

20% oﬀ

on production on this voucher.

6 Penny Black Chambers, Barton Road, Worsley, M28 2PD | www.hiddenbeautyworsley.co.uk | Tel: 0161 727 9897

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Ellesmere Sports Club For:-

Christmas Parties, Christenings, Weddings, Funerals, Anniversary's & Birthdays The Sutherland Sutherlane Suite Suite and and conservatory conservatory seats seats up upto The to 140 people making it the perfect venue for your special occasion. We can provide sample menus or bespoke menus. We offer a selection of packages to suit any budget, with a wide range of options available from our in-house caterers providing the highest quality, delicious food freshly cooked on site. Set behind woodlands with beautiful south facing aspects, including a large lawn area, we can also host stunning marquee events. Visit our new website www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk to check available dates and to book your function.

Why not join Ellesmere Sports Club? Membership is available - for more details please visit the website.

Join us for:-

New Years Eve Party - Ticket Only

Ample parking and easy wheelchair access For more details contact Julie Kelly, Club Manager at:-

ELLESMERE SPORTS CLUB Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 2RZ www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk 24 ONâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;OURâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;DOORSTEP

Tel: 0161 790 2376 Email:ellesmereclub@gmail.com

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It's Christmastime and, as the carollers sing, 'is the time to be jolly. At Slimming World this time of year really can be... jolly delicious, jolly satisfying, jolly sociable and jolly slimming too! People often think that celebrating Christmas and enjoying the party season involves making a choice between being boring or blowing it when it comes to their weight loss campaign. But whether it’s Christmas Day or a Christmas party, it’s important to remember that it’s just one day and that it’s what you do every day that makes a difference to your weight. The key is to be flexible and plan ahead. Slimming World have provided us with some top party season strategies to make sure you sparkle this Christmas:l Before a big Christmas party, make sure you fill up on a healthy meal, like pasta, to set you up for the night ahead. Your body will absorb any alcohol more slowly, and you’ll be less likely to reach for high calorie snacks like crisps or nibbles or be tempted by a late-night snack. l If you struggle with late night munchies, ensure you’ve got something delicious to come home to, like a home-made chilli or curry you can heat up quickly and easily. They’ll be better for the wallet and the waistline – and tastier too! l Many restaurant menus can be found online now. If you’re eating out, check the menu first and choose the best option to help you stick to your slimming plan. Get a jacket potato instead of chips and request sauces and dressings on the side (then you can control the amount you eat). l Party buffets can be loaded with high-calorie and high-fat foods. Choose things like lean slices of ham or beef, chicken with the skin removed,

salmon or boiled eggs for a weight conscious way to fill up. Veg sticks, fruit and wholemeal sandwiches are a good way to satisfy your appetite too. Avoid fried foods and pastry-based snacks, as well as high-fat sandwich fillings like butter and cheese or mayo dips. l Alcohol is a challenge for the waistline at Christmas. Make drinks last longer by asking for a tall glass and adding lots of ice and extra diet mixers to spirits, or top up wine or lager with diet lemonade or soda. It’s a good idea to alternate alcoholic drinks with low calorie soft drinks to stay hydrated – and you’ll feel fresher in the morning too! l Hit the dance floor and incorporate some activity into your night out! l If you do over-indulge, don’t beat yourself up, you’re human - and it is Christmas! Just get straight back to your healthy eating plan. A great start is a big grilled breakfast with grilled lean bacon, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, eggs fried in low calorie spray, baked beans and wholemeal toast. Or make a huge pot of winter warming soup packed with scrummy veggies. See www.slimmingworld.com for some great recipes. EXCLUSIVE OFFER for readers joining a Slimming World group, mentioned below, by Christmas:Receive a FREE copy of the "Slimming World Christmas" book on production of this magazine. Bursting with festive bakes, cocktails, home-made gift ideas and a host of party nibbles, not to mention tasty ideas for leftovers too!

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Local Business Feature

Battery Breakdowns Avoid the most common cause of breakdown this winter. Batteries are more likely to die in winter when cold temperatures hit as power output drops, batteries don’t recharge as well, more power is used with lights, wipers, heaters etc. and cars are left to stand unused over Christmas. However, problems can be avoided with a few simple tips to reduce the risk of battery failure...

CHARGE: If you only do short journeys or leave the car standing for days at a time, invest in a modern battery conditioner/intelligent charger. These can be left connected to the battery and can prolong its life without overcharging it. LIGHTS OFF! Ensure all lights (sidelights, interior and boot lights) are turned off overnight. It can kill a battery when it’s cold. REDUCE THE LOAD: When starting a cold car, switch off everything electrical and dip the clutch to reduce the load on the battery.

AGE: If the battery is over five years old and there are signs of it struggling to start the car, get a new one. Don’t wait for it to fail on a cold winter’s day, leaving you waiting for roadside assistance! JJ Plunkett Ltd, based in Salford, can provide a wide range of new batteries or offer further advice. A family run business, prominent across the north west of England and based in Salford, they offer an unrivalled catalogue of car and commercial vehicle components including starter motors, alternators, batteries, lighting, heaters and air conditioning at competitive prices. They have strong technical knowledge and offer a warm and friendly service to visitors at their warehouse and fully kitted service centre at:35 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF

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Local Business Feature

RESTORING CAR PAINTWORK TO SHOWROOM CONDITION Small bumps and scrapes - minor accidents can happen to anyone at anytime. ChipsAway Worsley provide a cost effective alternative to the traditional body shop service and this is how we do it... A typical ChipsAway repair: a bumper scuffed against a wall reversing into a parking space causing deep scratches through the paintwork and the bumper plastic.

The panel is prepped to ensure complete cleanliness and the damaged area is rubbed with an abrasive to remove any protruding rough spots and minor scratching. The rear wheel is covered to ensure it is protected from any dust or mess.

The deep scratches are filled and rubbed flat. A primer is then applied to seal the damage, then rubbed down again until completely smooth. The bumper is prepped again before paint is applied and the work area masked off to prevent overspray.

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a Specialty Lacquer Blender. The repair is then dried for 45 minutes using infra red lamps. Once the area has cooled down the lacquer is then cut using a fine abrasive. This removes any texture or imperfections in the lacquer and creates a flat surface. The repair is the polished and buffed to a brilliant, smooth shine. All masking is then removed.

The surrounding panels are then cleaned. Your flawless ChipsAway repair is then revealed!

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“THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT” Six weeks leisure club membership The Perfect Christmas Gift includes use of all the leisure club facilities:n n n n

Cardiovascular gym n Resistance gym Exercise studio n Personal training Heated indoor swimming pool Sauna, Steamroom & Spa

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Join our NEW Marriott Bootcamp for effective, results focused outdoor sessions with a sense of camaraderie. Its literally breath-taking! Perfect for weight loss and overall ﬁtness, these intense group exercise sessions will challenge every muscle in your body and help you achieve the results you want quicker. Tackle the battle ropes, heave-ho the sand bags, drag the sled or speed over the mini hurdles.

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Come and join in this exhilarating workout and choose from the times below from just £5! n Monday 18:30-19:30 n Tuesday 06:00-07:00 n Thursday 18:00-19:00 n Sunday 09:00-10:00

Open to everyone from Bootcamp rookies to veterans! PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

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Fitness 2015

The Perfect Christmas Gift with Worsley Park Leisure Club from just £59 this December! Join Worsley Park, Marriott Leisure Club and ﬁnish 2014 with a bang! With Fitness and Weight Loss at the top of most people’s New Year’s resolution list, it’s a fantastic way to start 2015 too. Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up or just simply increase your weekly exercise our qualiﬁed instructors will happily tailor a program which will identify key areas for improvement and help motivate you to achieve your goals. If you prefer a more social group environment then why not take part in one of our thirty inclusive classes including yoga, boxercise, kettle bells, aerobics and spin to name a few and with up to eight classes each day there is something for everyone!

Leisure Club Facilities include:n Cardiovascular & Resistance Gym with top of the range Star Trac and Technogym equipment n Exercise Studio with 30+ varied classes per week n Personal Training n Heated Indoor Pool 20x10m swimming pool n Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna n Spa of Senses Health and Beauty treatments Combined with our own 18-hole championship golf course and recently relaunched Tempo Bar, Worsley Park is the ultimate for both ﬁtness and relaxation.

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Opening Times* LUNCH - Thursday & Friday Orders taken between 12.00pm - 1.00pm Restaurant closes at 2.30pm

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Dinamics

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• Foot health advice regarding a range of foot problems for children to older people

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Fitness 2015

Fitness Resolutions...

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY As one year approaches it's conclusion, another year of possibility beckons. This can be a great opportunity to take stock of our lives and re-evaluate our dreams and aspirations. Although as individuals, we are wholely unique, the topic of fitness or losing weight is one that makes its way on to many of our New Year ’s resolutions lists. As many a successful coach will tell you, consistency of training is half the battle. We have all started a new fitness programme to find that weeks or months later we have lost motivation, got bored or lost focus of why we where doing it in the first place. Sometimes that may be because that type of exercise was a bad fit for us, other times it may have been that we just lacked that little bit of support to keep us on track. There are many things we can do to increase our chances of success, however sooner or later, life is going to get in the way and your ability to remain focused and committed is going to be fully tested.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE We believe the power of community is a wholely underestimated tool that can make a real difference to your long- term relationship with fitness. Ultimately, no hobby - fitness or otherwise is likely to succeed if you don't enjoy doing it, and for that matter why should you!?? That's why sharing in the experience with somebody else can make your experience more fun, and more likely to last. That's not to say a Bootcamp like ours isn't going to be tough at times, but if you can share in the experience, sweat together, ache together and FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

have a laugh whilst doing it, then you're half way there. There's something inherently satisfying w h e n s h a r i n g t h e e x p e r i e n c e of hardship and getting through to the other side. Group exercise is no different - battling through a tough session and comparing notes at the end is as equally important as that last push up. It's all part of the experience. Being asked by a fellow bootcamper why you weren’t able to attend last week's session might seem like a small matter, but ultimately it’s these small things that re-enforce that sense of camaraderie and feeling of belonging. We believe wholeheartedly in the power of community; not only for practical reasons but we believe that all of life’s experiences are that much richer when shared. We love our community and if any of this resonates with you, the chances are, you will too! Please message us if you would like to try one of our sessions, we would love to hear from you.

Ian & John Bootcamp Sessions are held:-

Monday and Wednesdays Evenings Contact Ian or John for venue details on

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Local Business Feature

Perfect for Sports & Special Functions Monton Sports Club on Welbeck Road in Ellesmere Park offers the four sports of cricket, lacrosse, tennis and squash, and celebrated its centenary in 2003.

capacity of 170. These rooms are available for weddings, christenings, birthday parties and funerals, including the options of seat and table dressing along with fresh flowers.

Over half a million pounds has been spent over the last three years improving both the sporting and social facilities. Please check out the website at www.montonsportsclub.co.uk.

An extensive selection of catering alternatives is available supplied by the excellent and well known Blacksticks restaurant organisation. This ranges from fine dining to a variety of hot and cold buffets.

There are two internal functions rooms available for hire, both with private bars. The first is the Cavendish Room including an outside patio area with the option of an additional patio bar. The internal seating capacity is a comfortable 110. The second is the cosy Oakwood Lounge with a comfortable seating capacity of 60. Both rooms can be combined therefore giving a total seating

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There is an additional fabulous first floor member’s bar along with an adjacent balcony. Both the bar and balcony have splendid views of the sports field. Please come and see what we have to offer!

Monton Sports Club, Welbeck Road, Monton, M30 9EH Tel: 0161 789 0377 E: enquiries@montonsportsclub.co.uk

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Sporting, Social & Corporate Events in the Heart of Ellesmere Park Monton Sports Club is the perfect venue for any family celebration - from a small gathering to a full wedding reception and evening party. • £300,000 expansion and refurbishment projects just completed. • 3 bars, 2 of which are available for hire either separately or together and including outside patio area. • Extensive range of formal and buffet catering alternatives supplied by the excellent and well known Blacksticks Restaurant organisation. • Combined catering capacity of 130 for formal dining and 180 for buffet options.

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SOFT AND ROMANTIC Proposals Bridalwear of Swinton share their insight into one of the hottest trends for 2015

Here at Proposals we pride ourselves at being right on trend with what’s happening in the wedding market. We have been in the business for 20 years and have seen most trends come and go. So what’s big for 2015? Well, pastels are back in a big way along with the vintage look - so brides in lace and bridesmaids in soft chiffons with vintage details of beads and pearls, or a touch of lace carries over from the bride. The main thing is the ﬂowing lines - brides are wanting to keep it soft and romantic. There will always be room for your traditional satin wedding gown. Whatever your preference, here at Proposals we aim to produce just the right look for your individual wedding. Kitty Chen Couture long train Valerie: Classic silhouette with

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Local History

BLACK DIAMONDS

Local Coal Mining Astley Green Colliery, Pit Yard Image courtesy of Astley Green Colliery Museum (AGCM)

That’s what my Granny used to call coal and she knew what she was talking about, both are carbon after all… Back in 1950, as far as we were concerned, coal was far more valuable, it was the difference between being warm - or cold. Times were hard and in the face of bitter winters, she probably used the enticing description to motivate me into joining her on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal, to pick the precious black and shiny stuff that warmed our house. With a battered old pram and a hessian sack, we would wrap up well and walk the stretch between Worsley and Boothstown, where the banks are raised above the surrounding fields. This was the best place, because those raised banks are composed largely of tipped slag and coal fragments - waste from the local mines (“pits”), that dotted the landscape to the immediate north. It was also a stretch where kindly “bargees” enroute to Barton Power Station with coal cargoes, might shovel some onto the towpath for our benefit ! It may be astonishing to most of our present population, who see no evidence of mining today, to learn that we stand on what was once one of the largest and most productive coalfields in Britain. About 300 million years ago this area was a vast tropical swamp, similar to the Amazon rainforest where, over millennia, vegetation died, was covered and compressed, into what we now call coal. And there it stayed, immense stored energy deep in the earth, almost ignored until about 300 years ago. 42 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Here and there it occurred on the surface, laid bare by erosion and was called “seacole” then it might be used to warm a home or by a blacksmith to work iron.

The Coal Boom All that changed with the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, when the demand for energy soared and wood was scarce and inefficient. Mines were sunk everywhere and at Worsley underground canals, 52 miles of them, were hand hewn from the rock to connect all the Duke of Bridgewater’s mines to his new Canal, to convey coal to Manchester. So abundant were the coal seams and so thick (at Worsley 4 feet thick, elsewhere up to 7 feet) that a shaft sunk almost anywhere found coal at different levels. Soon the landscape became studded with lattice towers of iron, surmounted by winding wheel headgear which lowered “cage” lifts full of men, women and children (as young as 6 years of age), deep into the earth to the coalfaces, to work in darkness and dust to harvest the valuable mineral. Such workforces numbered in the thousands and, what had been small agricultural villages, grew into squalid mining towns to house them. With black faces permanently seamed with coaldust and their lungs choked by pulmonary diseases, they sur vived... but not for long. Death was a frequent visitor, if not from disease, then from tunnel collapse or explosion of “fire damp” gas. Black hills of slag waste from the mines surrounded their towns, many of which still exist, hidden by scrubland. FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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Local History

Gin Pit Colliery, Astley, 1935 (Image: Manchester Library)

Cable railway, Mosley Common Colliery, 1948 (Image: Manchester Library)

The Lancashire Coalfield stretches from the foothills of the Pennines to well beyond Wigan in the west, from the Ribble Valley in the north to mid-Cheshire in the south. Beneath much of that present landscape the geology must resemble a gigantic termites nest of shafts, tunnels and galleries, slowly subsiding into the voids left by the extracted coal. The lakes that we locally call “flashes” are testimony to such collapse. Some are very large indeed, such as Pennington Flash near Leigh, now a nature reserve and a haven for waterfowl. The scale of all this mining can scarcely be comprehended today, but at its height in 1907, there were 358 collieries (“pits” in our local parlance) in production, with a total workforce of 100,000 men! They extracted more than 20 million tons of coal annually in the first quarter of the 20th century until demand slackened and eventually all mining ceased locally in 1993. Coal and its pollution, its “carbon release”, is now regarded as an undesirable fuel in this country. Among the last mines to close, in 1968, was Mosley Common near Ellenbrook. Mosley Common was a “Superpit”, with many shafts and huge coal reserves (which still remain unexploited to the full). At its peak it employed 2,400 workers above and below the surface.

Underground Canals at Worsley during the 1960s

Not far from where the executive homes of Ellenbrook now stand was the fringe of the pits slagheap, now covered by a dense stand of birch trees. Its near neighbour, Astley Green Pit, is the sole remaining visible relic of what was once a mighty industry. Sunk to exploit the deep coal seams beneath Chat Moss and employing 2,000 miners, Astley closed in 1970. Now preserved as a Mining Museum, Astley retains its pithead tower, winding gear and Engine House - the latter containing a 3,300 hp steam engine that powered the cage lifts. It also possesses a fleet of locomotives used to convey the coal over colliery lines to “Chutes” at Boothstown and Worsley that decanted their cargoes into barges. Rising almost 30 metres above the trees of today, the tower is easily seen from the village and nearby Bridgewater Canal. The Museum is well worth a visit and forms a fitting memorial to those who worked in this famous, and infamous, industry. Beneath it, under Chat Moss, still remains much coal, perhaps awaiting the day when processes can be found to make coal a clean and acceptable fuel. Written by: John Kirwin

NEXT ISSUE: Life and Death in the Mines Left: Entering the Cage, Astley 1937 Right: Astley Colliery Pithead Tower today

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Community Events AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE Eccles Town Hall, Church St, Eccles Gorgeous tunes and hot tea and cakes for those who love to dance in the afternoons. Wed 3rd December 1.00pm £4.00 on the door Email: enquiries.echo@gmail.com CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON Worsley Library Worsley Village Community Assoc. Hot chocolate drinks, chocolate cake, chocolate raffle, chocolate quiz! For advance tickets, contact Karen or Beryl. Wed 3rd December 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00 Karen: 0161 794 1574 or Beryl 0161 794 9627 ECCLES COMMUNITY CHOIR Eccles Town Hall, Church St, Eccles Heavenly evening of festive choral singing. Fri 5th December 7.30pm £4.00 on the door Email: enquiries.echo@gmail.com CHRISTMAS FAIR Eccles Town Hall, Church St, Eccles Traditional fair with homemade and handmade crafts, confectionery, calendars and cards. Browse, buy or just drop by for festive refreshments in the ECHO cafe. Sat 6th December 10.00am - 4.00pm Free Entry Email: enquiries.echo@gmail.com BOOTHSTOWN CAROL CONCERT Standfield Centre, Boothstown Churches Together - St Andrews & St Mary’s. A candlelit carol service, accompanied by brass band, followed by minced pies and mulled wine at Boothstown Community Centre. All are welcome. Sun 7th December 5.00pm Email: karen.h.owen@ntlworld.com 48 ON OUR DOORSTEP

MOORSIDE RESIDENTS ASSOC The Hollies, Moorfield Close Come and join us for a Christmas Afternoon Tea. We will be serving roast chicken sandwiches with salad and home made stuffing, home made mince pies, tea and coffee. There will be a Mystery raffle plus Christmas Hamper raffle. Start the Christmas celebrations here! Tue 9th December 1.30pm - 4.00pm £3.00 Lynda Casasola: 0161 793 0633 CHRISTMAS QUIZ Worsley Library Worsley Village Community Assoc. Teams of up to six, £3 per person includes "stand up Christmas cake bingo!" Quiz starts 7.30pm. For tickets, contact Karen or Beryl. Wed 10th December 7.00pm £3.00 per person Karen: 0161 794 1574 or Beryl 0161 794 9627 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for our Christmas Concert with Eccles Community Choir. Everyone welcome. Tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle and mince pies! Wed 10th December 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 CHRISTMAS BRASS BAND CONCERT St Mary the Virgin, Ellenbrook Brass Band and Christmas Music at the church by the Ellenbrook and Boothstown Brass Band. Pasties, Peas and Wine served! Thu 11th December 7.00pm £7.00 0161 790 7040

MONTON VOICES CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for a concert of seasonal music featuring soloists, the choir and special guests raising funds for The Christie Cancer Charity. Buy tickets in advance or pay on arrival. Sat 13th December 7.00pm £5.00 Adult, £1.00 Children Tony Wood 0161 790 3373 LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton Join us as we light up our Christmas tree at Little Hulton. This is an outdoor service, please wrap up warm. Dedicate a light to your loved ones. Places must be booked in advance. Sun 14th December 4.00pm Free 0161 498 3631 GENESIS BREAST CANCER: CHRISTMAS SERVICE FUND RAISER St Mary’s Church, Ellenbrook Reverend Karen Owen welcomes you to the event to celebrate Christmas, but to also raise awareness and funds for Genesis. Joined by Worsley Brass band and the children’s choir from Mesne Lea School. Everyone welcome. There will be mulled wine and minced pies to toast the festive season. Wed 17th December 7.00 - 10.00pm £5.00 Email: karen.h.owen@ntlworld.com VICTORIA PARK CHRISTMAS CAROL AND BAND CONCERT Victoria Park Wrap up warm and join the Friends of Victoria Park for their festive carol and band concert. This year Walkden and Farnworth Brass Band take their seats on the Victorian Bandstand. Santa will be dropping by with candy treats for children. Mince pies, and hot drinks will be available. Friday 19th December 6.30 - 7.30pm Free entry Tel: 0161 793 4219

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MONTON COMMUNITY CHOIR: FESTIVE SONG BOOK Eccles Parish Church, Church St. An hour long outdoor concert with songs from Hollywood's favourite festive films including, Frosty the Snowman, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas and Jingle Bell Rock. Sat 20th December 11.00am - 12.00pm Free Email: montonvoices@gmail.com CHRISTMAS FESTIVE PARTY Eccles Town Hall, Church St. Enchanting evening of live music and dancing to get you into the Christmas Spirit. Food available. Sat 20th December 7.00pm £5.00 on the door Email: enquiries.echo@gmail.com WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Guest speaker, Brian Hallworth: “The Rocking Years”. Everyone welcome. Mon 5th January 7.30pm £2.00 entrance incls refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions. SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 13th January, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive Wed 14th January, 7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 790 4562 LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN James Brindley Primary School Mon 26th January, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 ECCLES Venue TBC Tue 27th January, 2.00pm Anne Godding - 0161 603 4290

WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our January meetings with guest speakers:Tue 13th January Anne Ashton: Remarkable Lancashire Women Tue 27th January Mike Dewar: Search and Rescue Dogs 7.30pm £1.00 includes refreshments Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031

Family Activities FAMILY ACTIVITIES Imperial War Museum North Special family-friendly events every weekend and every day during school holidays! Visitors of all ages can get involved in family workshops, tours, games, craft activities and interactive storytelling sessions. Weekends and School Holidays Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays Over 100 tempting Victorian stalls packed with quality food, gifts, mulled wine, warm cider and more! Live music from local brass bands and choirs playing festive carols. Victorian re-enactors & entertainers interacting with the crowd. Thu 4th - Sun 7th December 11.00am to closing time Tel: 0161 907 9000

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Ordsall Hall Listen to the festive sounds of talented Salford school children as they perform yuletide classics in the stunning Great Hall. Enjoy home-made mulled cider and mince pies from the Ordsall Hall cafe to mark the occasion! Meet Father Christmas from 1-4pm. Sun 14th December 2.00 - 3.30pm Free entry £3.50 to see Father Christmas Tel: 0161 872 0251

Health & Fitness TAI CHI IN WORSLEY Bridgewater Hotel, Barton Road, Worsley Sun Style Tai Chi (Level 2 Active) Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm £20 course of 5 or £4.50 drop-in Tai Chi for Health (Level 1 Gentle) Fridays 2.00-3.00pm £12 pcm or £4.00 drop-in Tel: 07866 485367 Email: annecrichton@googlemail.com NCT: MUMS ON THE RUN Cooperative, Worsley Road Social running group. Meet outside The Coop to get fit at a pace for you. Mondays, 8.00pm Free Tel: 0844 243 6057 Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com

TRADITIONAL CHINESE DEMONSTRATIONS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join artists Mr & Mrs Chen and Mr La for demonstrations on traditional Chinese paper-cut, stone carving, painting and Chinese calligraphy. Sat 6th and 13th December 1.00pm - 3.00pm Free (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800

NCT: PRAM WALK Monton Meet at Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green. A level walk along the loopline. If raining, we visit a local cafe for coffee and cake! See Facebook “NCTBolton” for details. Wednesdays 11.00am Free Tel: 0844 243 6057 Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Ordsall Hall Come and meet Father Christmas in his grotto at Ordsall Hall and receive a gift! Sun 7th December Sun 14th December 1.00pm - 4.00pm £3.50 Tel: 0161 872 0251

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BIKE IT (BEGINNERS CYCLING) Monton Green Bring your bike and join in a local bike ride. Meet at Monton Veterans Shelter Roundabout, Monton Green, Eccles. Rides will go ahead weather permitting. Please ring to check. Fridays (ongoing) 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 603 4277 HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks 1 hour gentle walk led by volunteers, followed by refreshments. Meet at the visitor centre. Blackleach Country Park:Thursdays, 10.00 – 11.00am Clifton Country Park:Thursdays, 10.15 – 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 4219 PARKRUN Parrin Lane, Monton Join our weekly Worsley Woods 5k Parkrun. Free, timed run for all levels. Saturdays 9.00am Free www.parkrun.org.uk/worsleywoods VALLEY WALK Clifton Country Park Valley walk followed by lunch at the Horseshoe Inn Ringley. Please book early. Start and finish at Clifton CP. Thu 11th December 10.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 SUNDAY CYCLE Salford Watersports Centre Join us for a bike ride up the River Irwell to Peel Park, taking in the wildlife and history. Start/finish at Salford Quays Watersports Centre Booking essential. Sun 14th December 11.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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THE BOOK OF LIFE FILM SHOW Eccles Town Hall, Church St, Eccles An opportunity to see this wonderful animated film about a hero who must fight with his wits, guitar and two swords to win his true love. Special free children's film show as part of the 'Love Eccles at Christmas' programme. PG rated. Sat 13th December 4.00pm Free Entry Email: enquiries.echo@gmail.com REINDEER FOOD Ordsall Hall Museum Make your own bag of reindeer food to take home for Santa's hard working sleigh pullers! Sun 21st December 1.00 - 4.00pm 50p per child Tel: 0161 872 0251

Special Activities SALFORD VOLUNTARY RANGERS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks Volunteer for practical conservation tasks at our local Country Parks. Blackleach: Tuesdays 10am-3pm Clifton: Thursdays 10am-3pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Join us for this active weekly workshop. Wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½. Fri 5th, 12th & 19th December 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

A CLOSER LOOK TOUR: CHRISTMAS TRUCE Imperial War Museum North Join a 20 minute walk and talk to explore the Christmas Truce between British and German soldiers in the First World War. Ages 14+ Daily, 1st - 14th December & 27th - 31st December (excl 10 Dec). 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk

TWEETASTIC Duke’s Drive, off Parrin Lane Make your own bird feeder to help those hungry birds through the cold winter months & look for robins, wrens & woodpeckers on our bird trail around the park. Children's activity. All ages welcome. Meet on the meadow at Duke's Drive. Sat 6th December 1.00 - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION SESSIONS Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Come along and help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods. Meet outside Beesley Green Community Centre. Wear suitable outdoor footwear & clothing. Sat 6th December, 10am - 12.30pm Fri 12th December, 12.30 - 2.30pm Free Joseph Palframan: 07872 808005 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Bring along whatever craft you are working on, browse our craft library, contribute to the craft swap shop and have a go at the demonstration. Suitable for 16yrs+ Wed 10th December: Traditional Christmas Crafts 5.30 - 7.30pm No booking required £5.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800 ST ANN’S HOSPICE: CAROL CONCERT The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Christmas is Coming! Join us for our annual concert of Christmas music and carols with favourites for all the family to sing. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event with all proceeds going to St Ann’s Hospice. Fri 12th December 7.30pm £20.00 - £27.00 Tel: 0161 907 9000

BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS: CHRISTMAS DO! Duke’s Drive Enjoy a walk along the canal and through the woods followed by a stop off at The Waterside, Monton. Sun 14th December 10.00am - 3.00pm Tel: 0161 793 4219 A CLOSER LOOK TOUR: CHRISTMAS BLITZ Imperial War Museum North To mark the anniversary of the devastating Manchester Blitz, join a 20-minute walk and talk to explore the theme of the Second World War Blitz on Britain. Ages 14 years+ Daily, 15th - 23rd December 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk

FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Stock up on fresh festive food and last minute gifts. Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves, crafts and lots more! Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Sat 20th December 9.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 WEDDING SHOWS Local wedding suppliers on hand to advise you on your Big Day. Bridal parade at 2.00pm. Stand enquiries welcome. Swinton Park Golf Club: Sun 11th January Worsley Court House: Sun 18th January 11.00am - 4.00pm Free admission Tel: 0161 761 7851 www.lend-a-hand.co.uk 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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As an independent, family run business our service incurs no franchise costs to our customers, meaning we can provide the best, premium products at superior value. Treatments start from as little as £11, and for the price of 4 treatments from our competitors, you could get 5 at Fairway Lawns. A selection of our services: Maxi Green advanced Seasonal Polymer Feeds Weed Control Moss Control Hydro Tec Feed Hydro Tec Revive Pest & Disease Management Scarification Hollow Tine Aeration Free Lawn Analysis Child and Pet Friendly Products

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Greenest lawns at the fairest prices! OFFICE: 0161 788 7756 | MOB: 07957 795 782 www.fairwaylawns.co.uk