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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 38 |Dec15 - Jan16 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Christmas Charity Appeals New Year New You Festive Activities

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THE NAZ 184 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PY

THE NEW RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN! THE NAZ HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A STYLISH & CONTEMPORARY RESTAURANT SERVING AUTHENTIC TANDOORI CUISINE FROM AN EXTENSIVE A LA CARTE MENU You are welcome to bring your own alcohol

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE

Tel: 0161 707 6555 or 07940 153182 The Naz Tandoori Takeaway will be operating as usual

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Welcome

Contents

The festive fun has already started and there are plenty more Christmas events lined up over the coming weeks. Check the What’s On guide and get into the festive spirit!

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Mission Christmas Toy Appeal

This issue we feature local charities that need our help to make Christmas special for those less fortunate. Again, this year we are collecting new toys for the Cash for Kids Toy Appeal at Beesley Green and Boothstown community centres. You can drop toys here until Wednesday 16th December. Donations will be gratefully received - toys for all ages and smellies for the teens!

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It won’t be long until we start setting our New Year’s resolutions. Read our New Year New You feature for tips from local experts on how to achieve some of them! Don’t miss our competition to win a meal for four at award-wining Grenache - a perfect way to start the new year!

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Lastly, we wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a fabulous Christmas & New Year.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2016!

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Susie

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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 Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk

Key 103: Cash for Kids St Ann’s Hospice Get Elfie Christmas Campaign

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Wood Street Mission Help local children in need

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Christmas Services Listings for local churches

Roe Green Playground How to fund the refurbishment

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A New Year...A New You? Get 2016 off to a good start with help & advice from local businesses

Mark Addy History of a true Salford hero

What’s On Local events & festivities!

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Salford Food Bank Christmas food appeal

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Competition Win a meal for 4 at award-winning Grenache restaurant

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.

Proud to be publishing our 2nd magazine “Live it Local” in the Claremont/South Swinton area !

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Community News

Mission Christmas 2015 The statistics are still standing. 1 in 3 children are living in severe poverty in Greater Manchester.

This means there are children going to bed without a hot meal in a house without central heating. As Christmas approaches, 150,000 children in our city will not have a present to open on Christmas Day. Key 103’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas looks to brighten Christmas for these children by asking you to buy an extra present when doing your Christmas shopping.

Last year, Manchester took the appeal by storm as 2,000 businesses and 300 schools across the city signed up to support our campaign. We smashed our target to raise £1.6m worth

of toys and delivered presents to over 68,683 children across Manchester. The support and generosity of the people of Manchester was overwhelming, and we are asking for your help again this year as we are even more determined to help local children and ensure as many of them as possible in Greater Manchester wake up to a present this Christmas.

Mission Christmas will NOT change the poverty statistics for our city BUT Mission Christmas WILL make a difference to so many families on Christmas Day. Appeal Launch: Mon 16th November Last Donation Date: Tues 22nd December

www.key103.co.uk/charity

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On Our Doorstep are collecting

NEW & UNWRAPPED TOYS at

Beesley Green Community Centre Boothstown Community Centre until Weds 16th December All donations gratefully received, from New Toys for all ages to Smellies for teens!

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Community News

GET ELFIE! Christmas Fundraising Campaign With Christmas fast approaching, local charity St Ann’s Hospice have been busy planning their Christmas fundraising events, and are launching a brand new campaign for 2015 – Get Elfie!

Get Elfie is all about having fun whilst raising money for a fantastic cause. St Ann’s Hospice is a local charity which provides free care to people from across Greater Manchester with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.

Get Elfie is the first Christmas campaign they’ve run which is suitable for schools, businesses, clubs, and other groups and organisations in the community. Partnerships Manager at the hospice, Hannah Saunders, said “We wanted something which would capture the imagination of people

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in our communities, regardless of age. We think Get Elfie does this really well. Anyone can join in with the Christmas fun and help raise money for us at the same time. By getting involved you really will be making a huge difference to the lives of local people at a special time of the year.”

Get Elfie can involve whatever Elfie-themed fundraising activities you think will work for your group. St Ann’s have created a Fundraising Pack which is full of ideas and activities to get you started, including Elfie dress up days, Fit and Elfie, a quiz, an Elfie movie marathon, Elfie Selfies and more! They’re also selling Elfie hats and other Christmas merchandise to help get you into the spirit of things.

To find out more, you can visit www.sah.org.uk/getelfie or call 0161 498 3631

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Community News @WoodSt_Mission WoodStreetMission

We want to ensure all children can join in the fun & festivities by giving families on a low income food and toys to help with the expense of the season.

In 2014 we helped over 2,000 families and 4,500 children at Christmas time and this year we expect the numbers referred to us for help to grow.

Help by donating non-perishable food, treats, and new toys suitable for children up to the age of 12.

Our van is collecting donations from homes, offices and churches in Salford up until Friday 11th December.

Call 0161 834 3140 to arrange a collection or find out more at www.woodstreetmission.org.uk.

St Mark’s Church, Worsley

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL FESTIVAL OPENS Friday 11th December between 1pm - 4.00pm with a big OPEN DAY Saturday 12th December 11am - 4.00pm We expect to have a spectacular display of up to 20 trees

Father Christmas will join us Friday & Saturday Tickets for Picnic with Santa will be sold in St Mark’s Church and St Mark’s Primary School

Bid on a Decorated Tree!

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Once Upon a Time at Christmas, in Eccles...

Look out for a programme of events in Eccles Shopping Centre over the next few weeks. DO come and join us!

Christmas Markets Saturdays, December 5th, 12th & 19th Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment Regular Indoor Market Santa’s Grotto - New for 2015! Entertainment Wonderful display in Eccles Community Art Gallery Giveaways for Children plus more activities being planned!

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Market Saturday, 19th December, 2015 If you haven’t finished your shopping by now. - it’s not too late! You’ll find: Extended Christmas Market with food, gifts & entertainment Regular Indoor + Farmers & Craft Market Teenage Market Santa’s Grotto Wonderful display in Eccles Community Art Gallery Giveaways for Children and much more...

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‘A Place to Shine’ The Ward Academy is a brand new Theatre & Creative Arts School where children can explore their creativity through DRAMA, SINGING & DANCING.

Classes will be taught by Melissa Ward who is a fully quali ied teacher and worked as an actress for 15 years.

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Community News

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

December 2015

ST MARK’S CHURCH, WORSLEY Sun 13th Sun 20th Thu 24th Thu 24th Fri 25th Fri 25th

6.30pm 6.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 8.00am 10.30am

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Mothers Union Carol Service Christingle Service Nativity Service Christmas Carol Service All Age Crib Service Midnight Communion All Age Christmas Communion

MONTON METHODIST, GRANGE DRIVE Sun 13th Sun 20th Fri 25th

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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

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Community News

Roe Green Playground:

FUNDING FOR REFURBISHMENT NEEDED On 24th October, Friends of Roe Green held a meeting at Roe Green Church to discuss the future of Roe Green playground.

The meeting was attended by approximately 40 members of the general public, committee members of Friends of Roe Green and Annie Surtees, Principal Greenspace Officer for Salford Council.

Roe Green playground is in urgent need of re-furbishment. Parts of it are becoming dangerous and the number of trees in the playground adds to the problem.

Annie Surtees explained that there was a sum of £25,000 available from the council. Other

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possible sources of funding were outlined.

However, as the expected cost would be about £100,000 there was obviously a need for further funding if the playground was to be completely re-furbished with new and safer equipment. There was unanimous agreement that this was needed and the target of £100,000 set.

A sub-committee of young, interested parents has been formed to investigate other sources and potential methods of funding.

If anyone would like to contribute to this community project, or get involved, please get in touch via sarahvlwalton@hotmail.com, or Pauline Ogden, Treasurer for Friends of Roe Green on 0161 790 3386.

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Community News

Monton Festivities Monton has more than ever to offer this Christmas and New Year, from gifts to glamour, whether eating in or eating out, there is something for everyone.

Christmas Festivities Monton Church will be holding a Toy Service Sunday 6th December 10.45am where toys can be donated for distribution to needy families. Also, come for a Christmas sing-a-long Sunday 13th December where there will be a Carol Service with Eccles Borough Band.

New Year’s Resolutions When Christmas is all over let the New Year’s Resolutions begin! Fancy volunteering and being more involved in your local community?

MVCA are always looking for new volunteers to support the work that they do in the community.

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For more information, see the local community noticeboard on Monton high street, where you will also find a fortnightly calendar for all up and coming events in the local area.

If you are looking to start a new healthy eating regime then Hooked has some great daily deals on their abundant fish counter. Or, join the Worsley Woods 5k Park run every Saturday that starts from Parrin Lane.

Valentines Monton Church will be holding a Thanksgiving for Love Service, Valentines Day 2016 10.45am. Everyone’s had some experience of love, whether of a parent, child, lover or friend.

This will be a chance to say thank you to everyone who has offered us love at some time throughout our lives .

For more information visit www.montonvillage.org.uk

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Fab Food and Friday Fun A night out, whether it’s with a partner, friend or group, is all about enjoying me away from the usual humdrum rhythm of life… a Friday night at La Turka Bistro in Monton certainly adds a little Eastern energy to the occasion!

Photography: Tracy Gibbs I love Turkish food and it amazes me that there isn’t more of it about. Lots of delicious Mezze dishes filling a table with an endless array of taste sensations is my idea of heaven, so an invite to experience the Turkish delights on offer at La Turka Bistro was accepted with considerable eagerness.

We arrived at 8pm on a Friday evening to find a busy, brightly lit room filled with people enjoying their dinner amid an atmospheric hubbub of cha er and live music.

Menus were presented and drink orders taken by a happy and friendly waitress, who, like the rest of the team around her, seemed to really enjoy her job. The general positive a tude and enjoyment of the staff there, from the Maitre d’ to the bar staff definitely contributes to the very relaxed and happy atmosphere.

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We chose the Lux Mezze pla er to start; after suffering severe decision stress over the extensive offering on the menu, it seemed the best way! A collection of hot and cold taster dishes of hummus, spinach with yoghurt (much yummier than it sounds!), Circassian Chichen (delicious), stuffed vine leaves, Turkish sausage, Halloumi cheese (best I’ve ever tasted!), 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

feta cheese triangles (more please!) and aubergine salad was brought rapidly to our table, where it was demolished in very short order. It was all so fresh and delicious I could have happily sacked the main course and repeated the whole experience! We were quite pleased we didn’t though, as the main courses were delicious too.

I chose O oman Chicken, slow cooked in a delicious mustard sauce. It was very good; chunks of chicken surrounded by rice, seasonal vegetables and the pre y contrast of carrots and mange tout. Mike opted for the Mixed Grill dish from the char grill menu. A combination of lamb fillet, lamb cutlet, La Turka meatballs, chicken fillet and their own ‘doner’ lamb served with hot tomato sauce. This was seriously good and Mike ate far more than he should have!

Beyond hope of a pudding, we opted for coffee and peppermint tea... which arrived just as the belly dancing started! The diners there clearly knew what was coming, and had se led in for the evening… live music from the resident singer and a turn from a smiling and energetic belly dancer, who, after demonstrating the finer points of the art, encouraged willing participants to give it a go too. Was all great fun and added to the already jolly atmosphere.

La Turka Bistro offers great food, a happy atmosphere and enter­ tainment should you want it… give it a try and escape from the greyness of an English autumn into the sunshine of Turkey.

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Christmas at

Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and work colleagues here at La Turka!

CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS Need a Christmas parties with the fabulous factor?

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Belly Dancers can be arranged upon request.

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New Year New You Beautiful Skin this Winter Luxury anti-ageing DARPHIN facials combined with CACI non-surgical facelifts create the perfect match against the harsh winter elements.

As we take down the Christmas tree and pack away the decorations, our focus turns to the New Year. Most of us will be making resolutions relating to fitness, diet, health or even to change our style ... but will we stick to them?

SPECIAL OFFER in January on all FACIALS call for details

Perhaps the answer is to enlist the services of local experts to ensure our goals are achieved this year. This issue we feature many local businesses who can offer advice and assist you...

Salon Vert Beauty & Hairdressing 161 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, M28 2RS

Tel: 0161 799 7651

Carol Marshall Hypnotherapy Dip. Int. Hyp. M.F.H.T.

The path to a New You…..are you looking to increase your confidence or lose weight?

Carol Marshall, based in Worsley, is a Hypnotherapy Graduate and Aromatherapist, offering treatments for most conditions but specialising in 2 areas: ConfidenCe “I have helped people to achieve their maximum con idence level using the minimum of sessions to reach their true potential and they have enjoyed the journey."

Weight Loss: Emotional Eating and Ethical Hypnoband/Hypno Virtual Gastric Band.

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New Year New You

Look Good, Feel Healthy ...InsIde and Out! Whether you are looking to start a healthier you, be that pre or post Christmas, why not give yourself the kick start your body needs with a total body cleanse.

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You’ll begin to feel lighter and more energised as you prove you CAN take control of your appetite and see your body begin to change. Moving forwards towards a healthier lifestyle isn’t easy but few things that are truly worthwhile are.

Establishing lifelong habits can help you achieve true and lasting weight management.

Clean 9 is the foundation of the Forever F.I.T. programme and will put you in the best possible position to attain optimal health, cleanse your body and build a slimmer, leaner you with my support.

On this 9 day course, exercising is as important as the food you eat. So with every C9 purchased from me it, you will receive a FREE fitness class.

9 days is truly manageable. Stick with it and you will see results.

Forever Body Toning Kit This is perfect to tone, trim and tighten the skin, whilst minimising the look of cellulite.

It includes a home body wrap with herbal complexes and natural warming agents that help stimulate circulation and cleanse the skin, breaking up trapped fluid.

Contact Julie on 07446 232011 or email juliesandland@live.co.uk For classes visit www.juliesweigh2fitness.co.uk All ages all abilities are welcome.

For any other Forever Living products or if you are interested in starting a Forever business yourself, please get in touch.

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Join Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club in 2015 and maintain your resolve to stay fit and healthy.

Whether you are looking to our new Marriott Bootcamp, try a high octane class or simply take time out and relax in one of our pools, our dedicated fitness professionals are here to help.

With no contract, enjoy the future of fitness with Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club.

JOIN NOW Call 0161 975 2000 to find out more * Terms and conditions apply.

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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!

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

Six weeks from £59 per person Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club Walkden Road | Worsley | M28 2QT T: 0161 975 2011 www.marriottleisure.co.uk

Available for purchase throughout November & December 2015 Six weeks membership must commence by 31st December 2015

Please call 0161 975 2041 to find out more

TREAT YOURSELF THIS WINTER AT THE SPA OF SENSES

Visit our Spa of Sense this season! Relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings.

Jessica Geleration Manicure includes cuticle care, massage, nail shape and finished with Jessica’s Geleration Gel Polish.

Geleration Zen Spa Pedicure includes hard skin removal, feet and legs are massaged with conditioning creams, cuticles are groomed, toe nails are shaped and finished with Jessica’s Geleration Gel Polish.

Geleration Manicure £30 (usually £45) Geleration Pedicure £35 (usually £52) t: 0161 975 2000 | w: MarriottWorsleyPark.co.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

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New Years Resolutions:

Setting the Right Goals

“New Year New Me!” We have all said it at some point. It comes to the 1st January and we set ourselves huge, impossible tasks that we are bound to fail, end up hating and then revolt against them before it even gets to February.

The issue is they are just that...impossible tasks.

“I will have a 6-pack in 4 weeks.”

“I will get my 1 mile run from 11 minutes down to 6 minutes in 3 weeks.”

“I won’t eat a chocolate bar all year.”

Working in the fitness industry, I hear resolutions like this on a daily basis.

Although most of the time they are all great and attainable goals, people tend to look at the big

picture and not the little steps that it takes to get there. The result is they tend to get discouraged when they don’t reach their goals and give up on them, usually going in the complete opposite direction when actually they are much closer than they think.

The important thing to remember when setting goals (especially fitness related ones), is to include the smaller steps that will help you to achieve the main one. This will help you see how far you have come and keep you motivated.

For help on setting your New Year’s resolutions, contact David at david.mollard@hotmail.com David Mollard Personal Trainer Marriott Worsley Park 0161 975 2041

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Local Business Feature

WE HAVE REBRANDED! Important news!

You’re about to get the same great service you are accustomed to under a new name.

Leelawadee Authentic Thai Massage Ltd, a leader in the field of massage facial and body treatments in the greater Manchester area, since January 2013, is now changing its name to Aromathai Spa Ltd. “Aromathai Spa” better reflects our range of new treatments, waxing, herbal ball massage and reflexology.

Treat your loved ones with gift vouchers Available online and in-store

This means you will still receive the same great service and the same dedication to excellence you have come to rely on, but now from Aromathai Spa, you will also have a wider choice of treatments. The spa has recently been refurbished, creating a fresh contemporary look.

Coming soon will be our new, more advanced website www.aromathaispa.co.uk. You will be able to buy products online and purchase Gift Vouchers for each treatment or for any required amount.

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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...

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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.

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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.

a Specialty Lacquer Blender. The repair is then dried for 45 minutes using infra red lamps.

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Once the area has cooled down the lacquer is then cut using a fine abrasive.

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Local History

A True Hero of Salford: MARK ADDY (1838 - 1890) The word "hero" is in the modern day, a much used and abused title. It is accorded to many who have merely been present at a notable event, but have had little participation.

Surely the highest act of heroism is that which involves the risking of one's own life to save that of another. By that criteria, acts of individual bravery, a local name stands out above all others: MARK ADDY

THE LIFESAVER Mark Addy was born on the Manchester shore of the River Irwell, close to Blackfriars bridge.

He was the son of a boatman who ran a hire business and also built small craft. At the age of 13 Mark, though unable to swim, rescued one of his friends who had fallen into the then fast-flowing river, by wading in up to his chin!

He saved the same lad on a second occasion by floating out on a plank.

Mark resolved to learn to swim, which he perfected at Greengate Baths in Salford and also became an expert oarsman and sculler.

Following successes at local regattas on the Irwell he beat London's best in challenges on the Thames - beating David Coombes and Ted May respectively, for prizes of £200 and £100 (about £20,000 on modern terms) over the same stretch of the Thames.

The Grade II listed Greengate Baths, where Mark Addy learned to swim, has been listed in the top ten of the most at risk Victorian buildings in the country.

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After marrying Mark moved to Ordsall in Salford and became landlord of the ‘Old Boathouse Inn’ off Ordsall Lane. Due to the Inn's close proximity to the River, Mark was frequently called upon to rescue unfortunates who found themselves in trouble in its waters.

Between 1858 and 1878, Mark saved an astonishing 34 lives in the River! The Irwell was no longer the sweet water of his youth, by then it had earned the title of ‘Sludge Canal’ for the industrial waste and sewage that it carried. Nothing deterred him, he was a rare man indeed. In a time when few people could swim, he was supreme.

Typical of his prodigious efforts was when returning home from a funeral in his best clothes and gold watch, he plunged into the River to rescue a child. On another occasion, in his nightshirt, he rowed out to save a 17 stone woman. Unable to get her into the boat he held her with one hand and sculled to shore with the other.

RECOGNITION In 1878, before a large crowd at Salford Town Hall in Bexley Square, Mark was presented with a Loyal Address of Appreciation by the Mayor of Salford and awarded with a purse of 200 Guineas for his heroic deeds by the people of Salford. At the same ceremony he was awarded the Gold medal of the Humane Society and the Nemesis Rowing Club added a gold clasp as a token of their appreciation.

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He was also awarded the Silver Medal of the Humane Society for the Hundred of Salford and the Bronze Medal of the Royal Humane Society.

THE ULTIMATE ACCOLADE In November 1878 Mark Addy received a letter from the then Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli. It informed him that Queen Victoria had become aware of his ‘repeated acts of heroism’ in saving the lives of many of her subjects from drowning. The letter went on to state that in recognition of Mark's gallantry, the Queen had conferred on him the Albert Medal of the 1st Class.

This medal (now called the George Medal), is the highest civilian Honour, the equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

Mark Addy was presented with the Medal, on behalf of the Queen, by the Mayor of Salford at the Town Hall in 1879. ................AND YET MORE LIVES WERE SAVED! But Mark was not yet done with the River Irwell. He was to save at least 15 more lives from its filthy waters. His final effort was to save a child from the River in 1889. Jumping into a particularly sewage-laden stretch he succeeded in the rescue, but contracted tuberculosis from the content of the water. He died at the age of only 52 on 9th June 1890.

Before he died Mark reflected that his last rescue was “the best work I ever did” for

“to see the joy of his brother and sister when I brought him out, to feel their grip around my legs, and to hear them thank me a hundred times, was more to me than all else besides; it was better than the big meeting, and the purse of gold given at the Town Hall”.

HIS MEMORIAL Mark was buried in Weaste Cemetery and, soon after it was decided that a suitable memorial should be erected to him. Paid for by public subscription, the impressive red granite obelisk stands over his grave to the present day.

It relates events from his life and features a bronze plaque with a portrait of the great man. It is a Grade II Listed monument.

His medals were donated to the Peel Park Gallery, now in the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

He is also remembered in the ‘Mark Addy’ public house which stands almost opposite where he was born.

A true hero!

Written by John Kirwin

Mark Addy Memorial, Weaste Cemetery, erected May 1891

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What’s On

DECEMBER 2015 & JANUARY 2016

Community Events HOMEBIRTH SUPPORT MEETINGS Eccles Fire Station If you are planning a homebirth or want to find out more about having a homebirth, we now hold support group meetings once a month in Eccles Fire Station community room.

Families welcome. Next meeting: Sat 16th January 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: Greater Manchester Homebirth Support Group Tel: 07925 518062 CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON TEA Worsley Library Worsley Village Community Assoc.

Ideal for chocolate lovers - hot chocolate drinks, chocolate cake, chocolate raffle, chocolate quiz!

Wed 2nd December 2.00 - 4.00pm £5.00pp (must book in advance) Karen: 0161 794 1574 or Beryl 0161 794 9627

ECCLES COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Eccles Town Hall Join us for a festive concert. There will be a raffle, cake stall, full bar facilities and tea and coffee available.

Disabled access. Pay on the door.

Fri 4th December 7.30pm £5.00 adults, children FREE Tel: 0161 707 5893 / 0161 440 9091 FAIR IN THE LIBRARY Worsley Library Worsley Village Community Assoc.

Tombola, cakes, crafts, jams, pickles, cards and lunch in The Library.

Sun 6th December 10.00am - 3.00pm FREE entry Tel: 0161 794 1574 or 0161 794 9627 48 ON OUR DOORSTEP

BOOTHSTOWN CAROL CONCERT Standfield Centre, Boothstown Annual Churches Together Community Carol Singing. Accompanied by Ellenbrook and Boothstown Band.

Mince pies and mulled wine at Boothstown Community Centre after.

Sun 6th December 5.00pm FREE Email: karen.h.owen@ntlworld.com MOORSIDE CHOIR CONCERT Worsley Court House Worsley Village Community Assoc.

An afternoon of festive music, mulled wine and mince pies.

Mon 7th December 2.00pm - 4.00pm £3.00pp (must book in advance) Karen: 0161 794 1574 or Beryl 0161 794 9627 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Christmas meal with entertainment from "The Mancunian Singers".

Mon 7th December 6.30pm £20.00 (must book in advance) Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Ellesmere Sports Club Christmas Party held at Ellesmere Sports Club with Guest Speaker from Television! Contact Barbara for details.

Tue 8th December 7.00pm Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for our Christmas Afternoon with The Eccles Community Choir.

Refreshments and mince pies!

Wed 9th December 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

CHRISTMAS QUIZ Worsley Library Worsley Village Community Assoc.

Test your knowledge! Teams of up to six and licensed bar available.

Wed 9th December 7.30pm £3.00pp (must book in advance) Karen: 0161 794 1574 or Beryl 0161 794 9627 ST MARY’S FAMOUS 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 a glass of wine.

Thu 10th December 7.30pm £7.00 (must book in advance) Kath Tonge: 0161 281 0626 MONTON VOICES CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for the Annual Christmas Concert by Monton Voices Community Choir, a fundraising event for the Christie Cancer Charity.

This year for the first time they are joined by the Phoenix Knights of Harmony, barber shop choir.

Sat 12th December 7.00pm £5 adults, £1 children Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373 LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton Outdoor service where you can dedicate your light to a loved one.

This is a ticketed event,and will be issued following the completion of the online booking form.

Sun 13th December 4.00pm (must book in advance) Donations Tel: 0161 498 3631 www.sah.org.uk

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WINTON PARK: CHRISTMAS CAROLS Winton Park Join Friends of Winton Park invite to their traditional community Christmas carol concert in the park. Lots of singing, music, food and festivities.

Please dress warmly.

Tue 15th December 6.30 - 8.00pm Donation to Friends of Winton Park Monica Scully: 07570 963131 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for a talk from Felicity Hat Hire. Everyone welcome.

Mon 4th January 7.30pm £2.00 includes refreshments Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our January meetings with guest speakers:Tue 12th Jan Andrew Derbyshire, Tourist Guide, Manchester Tue 26th Jan Mr P Austin, Building of Monton Lighthouse 7.30pm £1.00 includes refreshments Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions.

SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 12th January, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961 LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN James Brindley Primary School Mon 25th January, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 CINDERELLA AND THE CENTENARY BALL St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for a special pantomime to celebrate 100 years of the Mothers Union at St Paul's Church, Monton. There will be fun, music and laughter in this specially written traditional pantomime.

Suitable for all the family - see MU members as you have never seen them before!

Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd January 7.00pm £3.00 adults, £1.00 children Barbara & Tony 0161 790 3373

Family Activities SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Weekly art activity for children and their families in our Lookout space for families. Each week we Lookout for what we can see both inside and outside, taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape. Every Saturday there is something new. Ages 5-11 years.

Saturdays 11.00am FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0843 208 6000 FAMILY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Imperial War Museum North Activities throughout the day.

The whole family can get involved through craft activities and object handling. Join in with storytelling, watch live performances dramatising stories of war and drop into the Open Studio to make your own souvenirs to take home. Inspired by our latest exhibition. All ages.

Saturdays and Sundays FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk BARTON PLAYERS: CINDERELLA Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk Let the magic of your Christmas Season begin with Cinderella the panto. A show packed with comedy, fun and laughter with a real fairy tale romance. Another excellent production from Eccles based Barton Theatre Company.

Thu 3rd December, 7.30pm Fri 4th December, 7.30pm Sat 5th December 2.30 & 7.30pm Sun 6th December 11am & 2.30pm £7.50, £6.00 concessions £26.00 family ticket Tel: 0161 925 0111 www.salfordartstheatre.com MAPAS CAROLATHON Asda Swinton Pupils from the MAPAS Arts Centre are coming together to raise much needed funds by playing Christmas Carols for 12 hours! Kindly hosted

by ASDA in Swinton, the pupils and tutors will be taking it in turns to get into the festive spirit and ensure there are non-stop carols. Come and get involved - sing, jingle some sleigh bells or just come and hear us play.

Sat 5th December All day FREE (donations gratefully received)

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A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Salford Museum & Art Gallery Join the festivities in musical style. A whole weekend of entertainment and activities. Listen to songs and carols from our Choirs. Younger visitors can meet Father Christmas in his grotto (both days) and take part in Christmas themed arts and crafts!

Sat 5th December Golden Voices Sun 6th December Monton Voices 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE entry, Grotto £4.00 Tel: 0161 778 0800

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Ordsall Hall Museum Join us for a festive performance at the beautiful Ordsall Hall! The morning concert will include performances from the Salford Brass Band as well as some of our youngest performers in Suzuki Strings - some are as young as 3 yrs old! In the afternoon enjoy seasonal favourites

by Salford Music and Performing Arts. Enjoy a festive glass of mulled wine and a mince pie afterwards.

Sun 6th December 10.00am Salford Brass Band 2.00pm MAPAS FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 ON THE SANTA TRAIL Blackleach Country Park A walk in the park following the footsteps of the reindeer to find Santa. Can you find him amongst the winter wildlife? Dress warmly.

Meet at the visitors centre.

Sun 6th December 12.00 - 2.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 THROUGH THE AGES... LIVE! Ordsall Hall Come join us at the Hall for Ordsall Live! Our monthly family fun day packed with arts, crafts and activities.

Sun 6th December Sun 3rd January 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (booking not required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 ON OUR DOORSTEP 49

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WINTER WONDERLAND EventCity (next to Trafford Centre) The mammoth exhibition space at EventCity will be transformed into a magical wonderland, featuring over 40 family rides and attractions all under one roof with spectacular shows and attractions. All rides and attractions are included in the ticket price (excluding games and food stalls). Each session lasts 4 hours.

Sat 12th December to Sun 3rd January Check website for times £19.50pp, £64 Family, £14 OAP, FREE children under 3 Tel: 0843 208 1842 www.winterwonderlandmanchester.com

CHRISTMAS GROTTO Ordsall Hall Museum Come and meet Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a gift!

Sun 13th December Sun 20th December 2015 Mon 21st December 2015 1.00 - 4.00pm £4.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 MAPAS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Moorside High School, Swinton Join us at our home, Moorside High School, for an evening of quality music, including performances from some of our most senior ensembles.

Friends of MAPAS will be providing hot drinks and mince pies in the interval, so this will be a festive extravaganza not to be missed!

Mon 7th December Wed 9th December 7.00pm £5 adults, £3 concessions Tel: 0161 778 0380 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS GARDENS Clifton Country Park Somewhere in the park there’s a magical miniature garden just waiting for you to make! Come and join the Ranger in the search for natural materials and then create your own tiny little garden which the elves would love to live in. Please dress warmly. Limited places.

Sat 19th December 10.00am-12.00pm & 1.00-3.00pm £5.00 per child (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 50 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Health & Fitness HYPNOBIRTHING TASTER SESSIONS THE HAPPY BIRTHING COMPANY If you are pregnant and the whole idea of giving birth fills you with dread, come and find out how our birthing programme can turn you into a birthing goddess in just 4 weeks.

Wed 9th December Wed 13th January 8.00 - 9.00pm FREE (booking essential) 253 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PS Email: admin@thehappybirthing company.co.uk

WEDNESDAYS WALKERS Clifton Country Park A two hour walk around the Clifton countryside, for those who want to be fitter and more active. Meet at Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre.

Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Park 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 FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

NCT: MONTON PRAM WALK Stableford Avenue, Monton Leaving from Stableford Avenue next to the church on Monton Green.

Pram friendly, no mud or mess to contend with, so it can still go ahead even if it's drizzle/light rain. In bad weather we meet at a local cafe!

Wednesdays 11.30am FREE Facebook: NCTBolton Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com GUIDED BIKE RIDES Boothstown Marina Health Improvement activity:Get back on your bike! with these free guided bikes ride along the canal paths and through Worsley Woods. Bring your own bike or we have some you can use (book in advance). Children aged 8 plus are welcome during school holidays.

Fridays (ongoing) 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 WALK 'N' TALK Eccles Gateway, Barton Lane Health Improvement activity: Come along to a leisurely walk for all adults. Have a chat whilst meeting new friends. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a drink.

Fridays (ongoing) 11.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 603 4277 or 0800 952 1000

CHRISTMAS FOOD APPEAL Salford Central Foodbank is asking local people to help bring festive cheer to families struggling to eat this Christmas by donating festive food items to the foodbank. For some families, the Christmas hampers given out alongside standard food parcels will be their only treat this Christmas.

Local people facing bleak times this Christmas will be given food hampers containing mince pies, puddings, tinned ham, chocolates and other festive treats alongside a standard emergency food parcel. People in crisis will be identified by local frontline care professionals, such as health visitors or social workers and given a voucher which they can bring to one of Salford Central Foodbank centres to exchange for their food.

Salford Central Foodbank manager Mark Whittington says: “Christmas is a very tough time to be hungry - it’s cold and it is heartbreaking to know you cannot give your children a Christmas treat when everyone else is celebrating. Hidden behind closed doors there are many Salford families with little to look forward to this Christmas, the good news is we can all help. We hope that the people of Salford will join our Christmas hamper campaign to give local people with little to look forward to a happier Christmas.”

Donations can be left at the permanent collection points at Sainsbury’s, Regent Road or Tesco, Salford Precinct at any time. Alternatively, donations can be taken to Salford Central Foodbank, Christ Central, Mocha Parade but please call ahead to confirm Tel: 0161 637 4500

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Get some exercise and socialise with others affected by breast cancer.

Supportive and sociable environment for people directly affected, family and friends. Walks last 30-60 minutes and ends in a local cafe.

Meet at the Barton Arms pub.

Wed 9th December Sat 19th December Wed 23rd December Wed 6th January Wed 20th January 10.15am (for 10.30am start) FREE www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Kids Activities TODDLER WALKS Blackleach Country Park Join us for a walk around the park, followed by refreshments in the visitor centre. Suitable for under 5s.

Mondays 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play.

Books and storytimes are a fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. For children up to 4yrs.

Term time only:Walkden Gateway Library Tuesdays, 9.30pm Winton Library Tuesdays, 11.00am Worsley Library Thursdays, 2.00pm

WINTON PARK SANTA RUN Winton Park This a wonderful excuse to put on that Santa outfit and jingle, jangle and jog around this ward winning park. One hour of Santa madness suited to everybody who love Santa!

Pathways are uneven. Dress as the big man! or Mrs Santa if you prefer!

Sat 19th December 11.00am to 12.00pm FREE Monica Scully: 07570 963131 E: friendsofwintonpark@hotmail.co.uk

Swinton Library Thursdays, 2.00pm

BIKE RIDE AT CLIFTON Clifton Country Park A two hour ride around the local countryside, crossing the river from Clifton Country Park up to the Outwood Trail and back. Meet at the visitor centre. Suitable for adults or families with children over 12 years.

Sun 20th December 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays 10.15 - 11.30am FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

FESTIVE STROLL Clifton Country Park Come along and burn off that Christmas dinner around the park.

Please wear suitable footwear and clothing. Meet at the visitors centre.

Sat 26th December 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

FREE, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5s and their parents.

Wednesday, term time only 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251

UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Join us for this active weekly workshop where your little one can explore their creativity and have tons of fun!

In this season we will wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies.

Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fridays 10-10.45am | 11.00-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

CREATIVE SUNDAYS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Drop in for a different activity every week! Join us for a fun afternoon of arts and crafts and explore your creative side! On the first Sunday of every month Mr Tomlinson's shop is open for business selling sweet treats! On these days there are no craft activities. Ages 5-10yrs Sundays, 12.30 - 3.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 778 0800

UNDER 5s DOODLE TOTS The Lowry Enjoy painting, sticking and making your own works of art in this colourful workshop. No skills or expertise needed in this relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Spend time with your tot exploring a range of materials and having fun getting messy. Ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 4th December, 10am & 11.15am Fri 8th January, 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 CHRISTMAS TINY TOTS RAMBLE Clifton Country Park Bring your baby or toddler to this festive ramble around the park, say hello to Santa and the animals and stay for a warming Christmas brew at the Visitor Centre. Dress warmly.

Fri 11th December 10.00am to 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

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 TOUR OF LARK HILL PLACE Salford Museum and Art Gallery Come for a tour of our Victorian Street and find out more about the shops and characters.

Wednesdays, 3.00 - 3.45pm £2.00 (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 ON OUR DOORSTEP 51

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BRIDGEWATER CANAL: VOLUNTEER OPEN DAY Worsley Court House, Barton Road Meet the team and find out how to get involved. Join us for a short walk around Worsley Village to hear about the plans for the Delph, then back to the Court House for refreshments, a presentation about what our volunteers have been doing and a festive wreath making workshop. Adults only.

Wed 2nd December 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking not required) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003 Email: jill.tyson@salford.gov.uk

VOLUNTARY RANGERS Three Sisters, Ellesmere Park Join the ranger and help with some practical work on the Three Sisters Local Nature Reserve. Meet on Rutland Road, Ellesmere Park.

Wed 9th December Wed 13th January 12.30-2.30pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Chat, share ideas and learn new skills when you join one of our craft socials. 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 9th Dec: Bathbombs Wed 13th Jan: Cold Water Dyes 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.00 (incl slice of cake & hot drinks) Tel: 0161 778 0800

VOLUNTARY RANGERS Worsley Woods Come along and help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods.

Meet at the Sefton Drive entrance.

Wear suitable outdoor footwear & clothing. Meet at Sefton Drive (SD) or Beesley Green (BG) Mon 7th Dec, 12.30-2.30pm (BG) Sat 12th Dec, 10am-12.30pm (SD) Sat 9th Jan, 10.30-12.30pm (BG) FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall Christmas Social including a quiz, raffle & refreshments!

Fri 18th December 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 07931 815802

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Eccles Shopping Centre Extended Christmas Market with festive food, gifts, entertainment, regular indoor market, Santa’s Grotto and giveaways for children.

Farmers and Craft Market also on Saturday 19th December.

Saturdays 5th, 12th & 19th December FREE entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 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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