On Our Doorstep Dec22/Jan23

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Who doesn’t love the build up to Christmas? Apar t from the shopping and credit card bills, the festive season is my most favourite time of the year! It’s a time when we do lots of fun festive things as a family, catch up with friends and indulge in far too much food, but guilt free!

Then as we reach New Year, life calms own and we can pause, reflec t, think bout ourselves, our future and where e want to be this time next year. It ’s all about fresh star ts and writing a new chapter I’m already look ing for ward to 2023 and k now it will be a positive and pivotal year.

There are so many festive events tak ing place locally this year Check our What ’s On guide for a selection. Don’t miss our terrific competition to win a meal for four at La Turk a, Monton!

Enjoy all the festivities Have a fantastic Christmas and a wonder ful New Year. ee you in 2023! Y

LOCAL FACILITIES HIRE

GM Community Lettings are a Salford based company specialising in out of hours facilities hire. What does that mean? We hire out facilities such as school sports halls, grass pitches, dance studio’s, drama rooms, theatres, classrooms, 3G arti cial pitches, church halls, local buildings with full disability access etc to community groups. We deal with a wide variety of groups including:

Football Netball Cricket Basketball

Lacrosse Martial Arts Outdoor Boot Camps

Boxercise Dance Groups Quidditch

Mindfulness Classes Meditation Yoga

Pilates Anti-natal classes Sta Training Conferences from 10-300 delegates

Nutrition & Weight Control Brownies & Cubs Professional Coaches Tutors and much more!

We o er local community groups amazing local facilities that are safe and t for purpose. We look at it as a full circle. We use local facilities that would be

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otherwise closed in the evenings, weekends and holidays. We enable local groups to access and hire the facilities. Revenue is generated to go back into those facilities. We employ local people to help manage and run those facilities thus aiding growth in the community and providing employment opportunities.

If looking to hire a facility, please get in touch: Tel: 07543 543917 Email: info@gmcommunitylettings www.gmcommunitylettings.co.uk @gmcommunitylettings

We have proudly served families in the surrounding area for over 20 years with unrivalled care and compassion.

Our premises o er tasteful and tranquil surroundings to ensure the highest standard of care for you and your loved ones.

Our Christmas Memorial Service

This year our annual service will take place: Date: Sunday 11th December, 2022 Venue: Holy Family R.C. Church, Chaddock Lane M28 1DW

We are pleased to welcome everyone back in person. Should you wish to attend please contact our o ce. Our service will also be available to view online through a link on our website.

Your local family funeral service

Our Christmas Memorial Tree

Our memorial tree will be situated in our reception area for anyone who would like to write a special message of remembrance to place on the Tree. This 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. Message tags can be requested for collection by telephone or email.

For more information, please contact Emma or Abbie at Bridgewater Funeral Service: Tel: 0161 637 7550 (Mon to Fri 9am - 4.30pm) Email: info@bridgewaterfuneralservice.co.uk

COME AND SING WITH US!

Make

Experience the thrill of singing in a large choir with Salford Choral Society.

We’re looking for new members to join our friendly and accessible choir of around 100 people – aged from 18 to 80-plus. We sing classical and modern pieces under the leadership of our inspirational music director Tom Newall who makes every rehearsal fun.

EXCITING VENUES

We perform four concerts a year at top class venues like the Royal Northern College of Music, supported by professional musicians and soloists. All new members are very welcome but we’re particularly keen to nd more tenors and basses.

It’s helpful if you can read music or have sung in a choir before, though there is plenty of support available for non-music readers, including video recordings of all rehearsals.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

We rehearse Wednesday evenings (7.30-9.30pm) at Hemsley House, Crescent, Salford M5 4PE. There’s no audition and you can try us out for a few weeks for free.

To nd out more, email our membership secretary Maureen Price: membership@salfordchoral.org.uk or ring her on 07854 331760. www.salfordchoral.org.uk @SalfordChoralSociety

Salford Loaves and Fishes have 2 centres in Salford located at 1 & 3 Paddington Close (M6 5PL) and we support anyone who needs help.

We have an average of 120 people visiting us each day; this gure is predominantly higher in the colder months and is likely to double this winter.

Our Drop-in centre has support workers helping with any issues a person may face.

We serve breakfast and a nutritional lunch to around 80 people each day. We are a warm hub and are helping people to keep warm in their homes. We have a shower and laundry facilities and supply emergency food, clothing and toiletry provisions.

The NHS inclusion service are based on site, an optician runs a clinic once a fortnight and the Foodbank are based with us twice a week, as are Salford Council's housing teams.

Our Skills for Life centre o ers a holistic approach

to help people work towards employment. Sessions include - Arts and Crafts, Employability sessions, Computer courses, ESOL classes, Yoga Recovery services, gardening sessions and a range of 1-1 support.

All our services are FREE.

On Christmas Day, we are open from 12pm-2.30pm and serving Christmas dinner to anyone who wants to join us. If you would like to support this initiative, you can pay for someone’s dinner by texting XMASDINNER to 70460 and donate £5, or scan the QR code.

w ww.salfordloavesand shes.org.uk

Our church has been at the heart of beautiful Roe Green for over 200 years, through good and bad times. It’s heritage is, and remains, part of the Independent Methodist movement.

The heart of the church though, is to love the village and surrounding area, to be a family and community, following Jesus, we believe the love of Jesus has the power to change, transform lives and whole communities.

During the rst lockdown we started a business by business, followed by a street by street, prayer letter campaign. At a time of uncertainty, the letters were really well received. Our heart is to encourage and bring hope; recently we embarked on the same prayer letter campaign, letting the residents of each street, know what day we will be praying for them.

We are a busy church with a Sunday Gathering at 10.30am (everyone welcome!), Monday co ee morning, Tuesday toddler group and bible study in the evening, Thursday evening praise and prayer and Friday is our youth group.

We hold events for Salford Loaves and Fishes, a wonderful charity in the heart of Salford, who do an incredible work for those who are really struggling.

• Toy Service, 4th December. Bring new unwrapped toys for donation to Salford Loaves and Fishes to give to parents who cannot a ord to buy gifts.

• Brass Band Carol Service, 18th December 3pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and join us, we love to see new faces!

ECCLES MUM STROLLS TOWARDS 40 FITTER AND HEALTHIER THAN EVER

An Eccles mum of two has found that she is the healthiest and ttest she has ever been just before she turns 40 in 2023.

Nicola Barlow lost 4 stone after joining a Slimming World group and following their generous and liberating Food Optimising plan, but it wasn’t until after the pandemic that she decided to throw herself into their Body Magic program as well.

Slimming World’s Body Magic program allows members to overcome any barriers that they may have around exercise by addressing psychological and behavioural aspects of motivation to change, leading to a commitment to being active that is an intrinsic part of daily routine.

Nicola explains that following lockdown she had become less active and that she did not want this to impact her health in the future.

“I know from my consultant that regular activity

helps prevent and manage conditions like Stroke, Heart Disease, Type 2 diabetes and several cancers. I also know that it helps maintain a healthy weight, and has a positive impact on mental health. It was important to me that I made exercise part of my daily routine but at the same time make sure that it was inexpensive. Losing the weight rst gave me the con dence to join a hiking group, and I have never looked back since. The weight loss has meant that I can hike up a mountain without feeling un t, I have gained more energy, I’m happier and my joints are able to move better”.

Nicola isn’t alone; recent research shows that within just three months of joining Slimming World, 66% of members do enough physical activity to be classed as active by the NHS and, compared to the general population, they’re less sedentary and feel more positive about physical activity, saying it makes them feel more happy, healthy, con dent, and better about their body.

Start your weight loss journey with your local Slimming World group:

Monday3.45pm, 5.30pm & 7pmNic MontonMonton Unitarian Church, Monton Green,M30 8AP07787 887957

Monday7pmAlisonWalkdenBritish Legion, Wilfred Road, Walkden, M28 3AJ07891 323205

Monday9.45amLexySalfordMoorland Sports & Social Club, Weaste, M6 5UQ0784 1 521119

Tuesday9.30amNicWorsleyWorsley Road Utd Reformed Church, Swinton, M27 0ED07787 887957

Tuesday5.30pm & 7pmCazBoothstownBoothstown Methodist Church, Chaddock Ln, M28 1DD 07702 089270 Tuesday5pm & 7pmSharnePendleburyLowy District Scouts, Armstrong Hall, M27 6HD 07720 236961

Wednesday9.30am & 11amSharnePendleburyLowy District Scouts, Armstrong Hall, M27 6HD07720 236961

Wednesday5.30pm & 7pmBenEcclesHoly Cross Church Hall, Aldred St, Patricroft, M30 8PS07960 357035

Wednesday5.30pm & 7pmLexySalfordEmmanuel Church & Centre, Langworthy Rd, M6 5PN07841 521119

Thursday8.30am, 10am, 5.30pm & 7pm KimWalkdenWalkden Methodist Church, Little Hulton, M38 9AN07789 363446 Thursday9:30am, 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm BenSalfordClaremont Tennis & Social Club, Doveleys Rd, M6 8GN07960 357035

Friday9.30amBenEcclesHoly Cross Church Hall, Aldred St, Patricroft, M30 8PS07960 357035

Friday9amKimWalkdenWalkden Methodist Church, Little Hulton, M38 9AN07789 363446

Saturday 8.15am & 10amNicEcclesHoly Cross Church Hall, Aldred St, Patricroft, M30 8PS07787 887957

Saturday8am & 9.30amCazRoe GreenBeesley Green Community Ctr, Greenleach Ln, M28 2QW 07702 089270

Saturday8am & 9.30amLexySalfordEmmanuel Church & Centre, Langworthy Rd, M6 5PN07841 521119

Saturday7.30am, 9am & 10.30amSharneWardleyWardley Community Centre, Ash Drive,M30 8PS07720 236961

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Peter James White Electrical Ltd is heading to Wembley Stadium after being announced as a Finalist for ‘Best New Business’ at this year’s SME National Business Awards.

Launched just days before Lockdown, this local company is up for four awards this year.

Company Director Peter White explained: “Drawing on decades of industry experience and knowledge, I aspired to create and build a company whose name would be synonymous with electrical quality, its logo an emblem of recognisable, trusted service.”

For our local residents, we can provide: • Full Rewires & Part Rewires • Security & Garden Lighting • Interior/Exterior Wall Lighting • Ceiling Lighting • Soffit Lighting • Faults & Repairs • Garage Supply • Fuseboards and much more...

PLOTTING INTO THE NEW YEAR

by Geoff Hamilton, Macmillan Cancer Support allotment volunteer

PLOTTING NEWS

October was the last 2022 committee meeting of Tindall Street allotment group (TSAG) and a big surprise was the resignation of the chairman, Don Booth, since he has been a mainstay of the group for many years. The committee needed someone to chair its activities and they sent for me, from the Plotters polytunnel and unanimously elected me, Geo Hamilton, to the position, pending the AGM which is scheduled for April 2023. It’s an interim measure, which will be challenging alongside our busy Plotters plans.

THE PLOTTERS: PLANS FOR 2023

We decided that the seeds, for our spring planting, needed sorting and separating into parcels to pass on to our neighbour plotholders, with whom we share our seeds to keep costs down. Some seeds need to be in their compost quite early to give them a good start and several take a long time to get to maturity, so care is taken with timing. Parsnips are a good example as they are very slow to reach maturity and as we need them ready for Christmas 2023, early planting is a must.

We had a generous donation of garlic cloves and have been delighted with their rapid growth in the polytunnel. They have joined our rst successful g cutting and we hope to see early results from both, particularly if mild weather conditions prevail in early 2023.

After the 2022 crop of potatoes was so proli c, we have decided to grow the same variety again this year. We’ll see how the 2023 crop di ers and compare weather conditions for a proper assessment of any variations. This will be useful for future reference.

Some of our neighbour plotholders have requested that we share sweet pepper seeds - their fruit is a

particular favourite with some in salads and stir fries, as a change from more usual crops. Whilst this will be a new adventure we’ll still be setting some Roma tomatoes - they are a very tasty plum type and a particular favourite with passata producers and soup makers for their avour and juiciness. Also, some Sun Gold sweet tomatoes, a tiny favourite with everyone, along with red and white onions, since they are so useful in cooking and salads.

An issue which the Plotters have needed to address for some time, is making our site dog-proof. We have two very tiny family friends who keep guard over us vocally, but each has a propensity to escape onto other allotments. They like to run and dig holes together, which doesn’t make us popular with other plotholders and is against the allotment rules. Much to their chagrin, we have erected fences, preventing them from escaping, and they are now limited to excavating holes in our polytunnel beds and trying to reach Australia via our carrot and cabbage beds. It’s costing us a fortune in compost but doing very well for the on site shop sales!

Let’s hope that 2023 is a more typical weather year, otherwise I will be reporting even more crop issues and looking at what other changes we need to make to oblige nature.

WHAT’S ON December & January

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COFFEE & CHAT!

Roe Green Church Hall

Join us for a complimentar y tea and coffee. Stay for an hour or two after your walk or play in the park Make it a meet up or quick brew & go!

Ever yone welcome. ❤ Roe Green. Being family & community Mondays, 10am 12pm

FREE (donations for cakes/biscuits) www.roegreenchurch.co.uk

BOARD GAMES AND FRIENDSHIP

An afternoon of activities including board games and light refreshments.

Beesley Green Community Centre Tuesdays, 1 3pm

Boothstown Village Hall Wednesdays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

TIME OUT FOR CARERS

Springbank Community Centre, Brentwood Road, Salford M6 8RH

Weekly suppor t group for unpaid carers in Salford. Come along, have a cuppa and a chat with other carers We offer suppor t, respite, advice, friendship, trips out, crafts and free complimentar y therapy. Wednesdays, 12 3pm £2.00 (first visit FREE) Jean: 07980 404696

THE BREW CREW

Walkden

Weekly drop in for adults over 18. Pop along for a chat and a brew with like minded people Combatting social isolation and providing a place to relax and keep warm this winter. Refreshments available. Hug in a Mug, Unit 2 High Street Fridays, 10-11.30am

Make Space, Walkden Town Centre Saturdays, 10.30am 12.30pm £1.00 donation Email: brewcrewhugo@gmail com or brewcrewkaz@gmail com

BOOTHSTOWN REPAIR CAFE

Boothstown Community Centre

Community project run by volunteers to help people to repair rather than replace. We work on ever yday items; electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, clothing & more. Sat 3rd December, 9.30 11.30am Sat 7th January, 9.30-11.30am

FREE entry (donations for par ts) Facebook: BoothstownRepairCafe

WALKDEN COMMUNIT Y

CHRISTMAS PART Y

Walkden Town Centre

Ever yone is invited to our Christmas event in par tnership with Walkden Town Centre Enjoy over 40 stalls, children's activities, face painting, stage line up and Santa’s Grotto!

Sun 4th December, 12 4pm

FREE entry (charge for some activities) FB: walkdencommunity

FRIENDS OF LIGHTOAKS PARK

CHRISTMAS CRACKER!

Lightoaks Park

Join us for carol singing, Santa’s Grotto, a festive singer, festive drinks and snacks We’ll also be collecting for Salford Foodbank 10 4pm, all donations gratefully received. Sun 4th December, 3 5pm

FREE entry Facebook: lightoakspark

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD CHRISTMAS DINNER Worsley Cour t House

Join us for our Christmas dinner with enter tainment and music provided by The Mancunians. Mon 5th December, 7.30pm £22.50pp

Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783

FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN

Roe Green Church Hall

Join us for Lisa Creedy ’s homemade Preser ves and Condiments Just in time for Christmas! Followed by cakes, tea, coffee and a raffle. Wed 7th December, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

CAROLS IN THE COURT YARD Damhouse, Astley

Join us for a festive evening of carols There will be hot food stalls in the Cour tyard to enjoy too! Sat 17th December, 5 7pm FREE entry www damhouse net/events

OPEN AIR CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Roe Green Church

Hosted by Roe Green Church, come and enjoy carols on the green with the Farnworth & Walkden Brass Band Song sheets & refreshments provided Loving Roe Green, Being Family & Community, Following Jesus. Sun 18th December, 3.00pm

FREE www roegreenchurch co uk

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

Join us for a talk by Ber yl Patten Turnpike Tales: Rober t Gardner of Chaseley. Non members welcome. Wed 14th December, 7.30pm Annual membership £22.00 Visitor’s fee £4.00 per meeting www edhs btck co uk

STRONGER TOGETHER

St Paul’s Church Hall, Walkden Peer suppor t group for parents who have children struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. A safe space to talk and get some suppor t for yourself. Join us the last Thursday of each month.

Thu 29th December

Thu 26th January 6.30 - 8.00pm FREE Tel: 07789 268725

ECCLES DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY

Alexandra House, Eccles, M30 7HB

Join us for a talk by Norman Redhead on “Archaeological Investigations in the Eccles Area” Non members welcome Wed 11th January, 7.30pm Annual membership £22.00 Visitor’s fee £4.00 per meeting www.edhs.btck.co.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

SALFORD WELLBEING WALKS

Various locations

FREE walks to improve your physical activity & health. Arrive 10 mins early. Roe Green ( Wooded Triangle) Monday 10 11am Boothstown Community Centre Monday 1.30-2.30pm

Monton Green Tuesday 10 11am RHS Bridgewater Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am

Blackleach Country Park Thursday 10 11am Clifton Country Park Thursday 10.15 11.15am

Worsley Green Friday 10 11am Monton Green Sunday 10 11am FREE Jo Bennett : 0161 778 0559

BE WELL WEEKLY WALKS

St. John's Church, Mosley Common Weekly walks to get active and to enjoy the great outdoors. Thursdays, 10.30 11.30am FREE Tracy Morris: 07943 840259

GET ON YOUR BIKE!

Blackleach Country Park Come along and enjoy c ycling your way to fitness. Sessions suitable for beginners and those returning to cycling Bikes and helmets available Mondays, 10am 12pm FREE Tel: 0161 790 6124

WELLBEING ASSESSMENT

FREE health assessment for Salford residents over 18. Get a 30 minute MOT for your body, measuring blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI

Swinton Gateway Mondays, 1 6pm

Walkden Gateway Wednesdays, 1 6pm Eccles Gateway Fridays, 9am-1pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

MT W FITNESS COMMUNIT Y Worsley

Want time for yourself and to feel energised?

Led by Emma, personal trainer and run coach, our community is the place to be active, get headspace and come to enjoy exercise!

Inclusive small group personal training and running programmes for women, no matter their exercise experience and fitness

For more info: Emma: 07872 631564 emma@mtwfitness.co.uk www mtwfitness co uk

BUGGY WALKS

Parr Fold Park

Come and join fellow mums for a social walk with your child. Enjoy some light exercise and fresh air. Tuesdays, 9.30 10.30am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

RELAXATION

Eccles Gateway

Relaxation session to help you manage stress and anxiety Ongoing Tuesdays, 2-3pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

HOUSEHOLD GYM

St Mary ’s Church, Ellenbrook

Beginners exercise group for all abilities. Simple exercises you can do at home with household objects. Wednesdays, 10 11am FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

HEALTHY HIPS AND HEARTS

Beesley Green Community Centre

Join us in this ongoing exercise class. Easy exercises suitable for all ages, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa too. Ever yone welcome. Wednesdays, 10.30 11.30am Thursdays, 10 11.30am FREE (small donation for tea/coffee) Tel: 0161 790 6124

LONG COVID SUPPORT

Humphrey Booth Centre, Swinton Long COVID face to face suppor t group For people with ongoing symptoms Come and have a chat in a warm and friendly environment. Get hints and tips on your road to recover y. Suppor t and guidance around finance, debt, health & more Thursdays, 1.00 2.30pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

BEGINNERS BIKE RIDES

Cleavley ’s Track, Eccles, M30 8HY Bike ride for beginners and people returning to c ycling. I mprove your cycling skills and confidence on the smooth sur face of the athletic track Bikes and helmets provided Fridays, 10am-12pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

ANYONE FOR TENNIS

Winton Bowling, Tennis, Social Club, Winton M30 8JW

Have a go at tennis in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginners welcome Ongoing Fridays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

INDIAN COOKING

Boothstown Community Centre

Learn how to make authentic Indian meals from raw ingredients. Ongoing Call to join the waiting list Fridays, 1-3pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

KEEPING WELL

Salvation Army, Swinton

This course will include improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing asser tiveness and finding out what is happening in the area Tuesdays, 24th Jan to 28th Feb 10.45am 12.15pm

FREE (booking required)

Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

What’s On KIDS ACTIVITIES

STORY TIME

Salford Libraries

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

Winton Library Mondays, 10.30 11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2180

Boothstown Library Tuesdays, 10 11am Tel: 0161 799 6549

Walkden Library Wednesdays, 10-11am Tel: 0161 607 6639

Eccles Library Thursdays, 10.30 11.30am Tel: 0161 607 8237

Height Library Thursdays, 10.30 11.30am Tel: 0161 921 2240

Worsley Village Library Thursdays, 2-3pm Tel: 0161 921 2240

Swinton Library Fridays, 11am 12pm Tel: 0161 793 3736

FREE (booking required) Facebook: SalfordLibraries

GYMNASTICS

Worsley Leisure Centre

A safe, fun and challenging spor t that offers movement oppor tunities for people of all ages and abilities. Classes booked in 10 week blocks. Preschool Gymnastics Mondays, 4 4.45pm

Toddlers Gymnastics Thursdays, 2 2 2.45pm £4.85 per session (booking required) Email: gymnastics@scll co uk www salfordcommunityleisure co uk

LARK HILL PLACE

Salford Museum and Ar t Gallery

Take a step back in time to Lark Hill Place, an atmospheric re creation of a typical nor thern street during Victorian times. Look out for our programme of school holiday events!

Tue to Fri, 9.30am 3.30pm

Sat to Sun, 11.30am 3.30pm

FREE (£3 00 donation welcome) Tel: 0161 778 0800 (book online) www.salfordmuseum.com

LIT TLE KICKERS NORTH WEST MANCHESTER

Co op Academy Walkden, 211 Old Clough Lane, M28 7JB Fun, award winning football classes to give your child a positive intro duction to spor ts! Four different classes tailored for children aged 18 months to 8 years Age specific groups. Working within the local community for over 10 years.

Every Saturday

Class times from 8am to 1pm

FREE taster classes available Tel: 07379 147440 E: nwmanchester@littlekickers.co.uk

DODGEBALL SESSIONS

The Den, Walkden M28 3AD

Take par t in some fast paced fun at our dodgeball session at The Den!

Tuesdays

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

FREE (booking essential) Email: chloe pearson@scll co uk www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

YOUTH CLUB

The Den, Walkden M28 3AD

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

Fridays

8-11 years: 5.00-6.30pm 12-19 years: 6.45-8.15pm 50p (booking essential) www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

YOUTH CAFE

Boothstown Community Centre

For young people aged 11 18 years Come and socialise and enjoy a snack and dr ink for a small fee. Ac tivities include games, cooking, project work around special events. Relax after a long week at school Come and go as you please!

Fridays

6.30 8.00pm

FREE entry (drop in) Tel: 0161 799 6674

CRAFT Y FAMILIES

The Lowry

Come up to The Lookout and drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm for these ar tist led activities Please book tickets if you intend to come along. Suitable for under 11’s. Saturdays, 11am 1pm FREE (booking required) www thelowr y com

SALFORD JUNIOR PARKRUN

Buile Hill Park

Free weekly timed 2k parkrun for 4 14 year olds Open to all, have fun, join in whatever your pace! Register before event and bring a printed barcode. Volunteers always needed! Sundays, 9.00am

FREE

Email: salfordjuniors@parkrun com www.parkrun.org.uk/salford juniors

MAPAS CENTRE CHRISTMAS

SHOWCASE CONCERT 2022

St. Paul’s Church, Walkden

Join us at the beautiful St. Paul’s Church to enjoy per formances (including some festive!) from our fabulous MAPAS Centre Groups

Booking required, book online

Mon 5th December, 6.00pm

Thu 8th December, 6.30 8.45pm

Adults £5.50, Children £3.50 www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

JUNIOR/TEEN GYM MEMBERSHIPS

Salford Leisure Centres

Per fect for younger members who want to star t on their own health and fitness journey Members can get their first experience of a gym, learn how to use the equipment, find the right workouts and tr y group exercise classes. Access 8 leisure centres, 6 swimming pools, classes, badminton & squash cour ts Open daily

Juniors (11 13yrs) £10.50pm

Teens (14 17yrs) £15.50pm www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

SPECIAL EVENTS

EXPLORING THE COLLECTION

Salford Museum and Ar t Gallery

Showcasing the work of three local ar tists Geoffrey Key, Harold Riley and LS Lowr y alongside works by other 20th centur y British ar tists from our collection

Runs to 30th April 2023

Tue to Fri, 9.30am-4.00pm Sat & Sun, 11.30am 4.00pm FREE (tickets not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 www salfordmuseum com

BASIC SEWING

Boothstown Community Centre

Salford Health Improvement activity. Come and join us, learn to use sewing machines and make friends Suitable for all levels. Tuesdays, 10am 12pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 (option2)

MALAGA CHESS / GAMES NIGHT

The Malaga Drift Coffee Bar, Eccles

Join us on our special games nights, relax and socialise. All levels welcome. Food and drink available to buy Chess Night Wednesdays, 7 10pm Game Nights / Social Event Tuesdays & Fridays, 7 11.30pm

FREE entry (50p donation welcome) Facebook: themalagadrift

GARDENING

Peel Park, M5 4WU

Join the Friends of Peel Park and help to care of the herbaceous beds in Peel Park. No previous experience necessary. Meet at Park Keepers Base. Fri 9th December

1.00 3.00pm

FREE (booking required) Email: peelpark@hotmail.com

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Coal & Cotton, Boothstown

Boothstown’s ver y own Christmas markets! A great community event not to be missed. Hot food, mulled wine, gin and cider hot drinks! Sat 3rd, 10th & 17th December 3.00 - 7.00pm FREE entry Facebook: coalandcotton

MAKERS MARKET

Quayside MediaCityUK

Discover the ver y finest local food, drink, ar t, design, vintage & modern craft from ar tisans and businesses local to the Nor th West.

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th December

Sat 10th & Sun 11th December

Sat 17th & Sun 18th December

Sat 26th & Sun 27th January Sat 10am-5pm | Sun11am-5pm www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk

KERSAL WETLANDS WILDWALK

Kersal Wetlands

Join wildlife exper t Dave Winnard for a guided walk to see what we can spot around Kersal Wetlands. Walk may involve steps & uneven ground Meet at the end of South Radford Street by Lamorna Close Sat 10th December, 10am-12pm FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

WORSLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Beesley Green Community Centre Enjoy a day with family and friends wandering around our Christmas Market with around 50 stalls. A wide variety of local independent traders who are all excited to welcome you!

Sun 11th December 10.00am 6.00pm FREE entry www.worsleymarket.co.uk

WINTER FESTIVAL

Ordsall Hall

Celebrate the season at our first ever Winter Festival! Taking place inside the hall and in the gardens Enjoy live per formances, ac tivities and refreshments for all the family. You may even spot Father Christmas enjoying the festivities! All ages.

Sun 11th December 12.00 3.00pm

FREE (no booking required) www.ordsallhall.com/whats on

WORSLEY TO MONTON WALK

Beesley Green Community Centre

Join the rangers for a winter walk from Beesley Green to Dukes Drive. Meet by the Beesley Green entrance. Wrap up warm, wear suitable shoes.

Fri 16th December 10.00am 12.00pm

FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk

WALKDEN FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

Walkden Town Centre

Browse our amazing local sellers! Fresh produce and amazing crafts. Located inside, 1st floor by Tesco Sat 17th December

Sat 21st January 10.00am 4.00pm Facebook: WalkdenTownCentre

WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION

Worsley Woods

Join the ranger in some woodland management. Meet by the Aviary entrance Please email to book Sat 17th December

Sat 7th January 10.30am 12.30pm

FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford gov uk

MONTON VOICES

Salford Museum and Ar t Gallery

Get into the holiday spirit with local choir, Monton Voices, who will be singing a selec tion of classic carols in our Victorian Galler y A wonder ful treat for the whole family!

Sun 18th December

1.30 3.30pm

FREE (no booking required) www salfordmuseum com

CLIFTON BOXING DAY WALK

Clifton Country Park

Get some fresh air and exercise and join us for a gentle walk around the park Meet by the Visitors Centre Mon 26th December 10.00am 12.00pm

FREE (booking required) Email: rangers@salford gov uk

HOUSEPLANT WEEKEND

RHS Garden Bridgewater

This two day extravaganza will give you the k nowledge and exper tise to turn your interest in houseplants into a hobby! Talks and workshops, drop in clinics and great shopping!

Sat 28th to Sun 29th January 10.00am 4.00pm

Normal garden admission applies

Tel: 0161 503 6100 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

I M P O R TA N T N OT I C E

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

Did you know Salford has over 60 parks and green spaces which you can enjoy for free to help with the cost of living?

Walk along the Bridgewater canal or visit Blackleach or Clifton country parks to spot birds and explore local industrial history. You’ll nd the Gru alo and friends at Clifton Country park and woodland creatures at Worsley Woods’ sculpture trails.

Walk or cycle Salford’s loop lines, which were once busy railways and look out for green gyms along the way or play ball in your local park to stay t, boost your mental health and keep the kids happy.

Many Salford parks have active ‘Friends’ groups which work with Salford City Council sta to maintain and improve them and host community events. If your local park doesn’t have a friends group, council sta can advise on setting one up.

Salford Voluntary Rangers work with Salford City Council’s ranger team to enhance a number of country parks and greenspaces, control non-native invasive plants and organise events particularly at Easter and Halloween, regular walks and the annual Walking Festival.

Volunteering sessions run most weekdays for between one to four hours and it’s a great way to make new friends, learn new skills and get a quali cation. Some volunteers are studyingLevel 2 Horticulture and AQA

FREE FUN IN SALFORD’S 60 PARKS

by Joe Palframan Salford Ranger

quali cations in improving general habitats for pollinators such as bees and improving wetland habitats for wildlife.

The ranger team has also been working with volunteers at Blackleach Country Park to create a huge native wild ower area by the visitor’s centre which will become a great home for a variety of butter ies.

At Worsley Woods the volunteers are trimming vegetation threatening to hide the paths and repairing damaged boardwalks as well as planting trees in the woods and at Clifton Country Park and the Crescent meadows.

Councillor Barbara Bentham, lead member for environment and community safety said: “We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing green areas on our doorsteps and so many dedicated volunteer groups working hard to improve them. There is such a huge variety of things to see and do, I regularly spot swans, geese and ducks just on my commute to work. Head outside and who knows what you will nd. If you are lucky you might even spot our wild parakeets.”

To nd out more about volunteering please email rangers@salford.gov.uk

Visit www.salford.gov.uk/parks for more information or follow the Rangers on Facebook or Instagram or Salford Wildlife on Twitter.

If you are worried about the cost of living Salford City Council has a guide to a wide range of help, from bene t checks to tackling debt, energy costs and emergency support. Please visit www.salford.gov.uk/costo iving

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LA TURKABISTRO

Based in the heart of Monton, La Turka Bistro has maintained its welcoming and esteemed reputation for the last 7 years.

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GMP Salford North West

C RIME PREVENTION TIPS THIS WINTER

The winter months have arrived, and so have the earlier darker nights.

We, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, want to keep you safe by sharing a few simple and inexpensive precautions that can minimize the risk of being targeted by burglars or scammers.

Use a timer to switch lights on to give the impression someone is at home. They are readily available from your local hardware stores.

Lock all doors and windows whenever possible

Keep keys and valuables out of reach from cat aps or letterboxes.

Look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly and vulnerable for “cuckooing”. This is a form of crime in which the home of a vulnerable person is taken over by a criminal to use for illegal activities or as a place for them to live.

Work with neighbours to set up, or join, a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Details can be found at www.ourwatch.org.uk – or alternatively set up a WhatsApp group to keep each other updated.

If possible, have a house alarm and/or CCTV as this could act as a deterrent from your house being burgled.

GOOD NEWS!

Greater Manchester Police: Most Improved Force in the Country Chief Constable Stephen Watson and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham con rm that Greater Manchester Police has been removed by His Majesty’s Inspectorate from Special Measures and is no longer required to be in the Inspectorate’s “Engage” monitoring process.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us: Email: SalfordLR@gmp.police.uk Phone: 0161 856 5035 Reports need to be made via: GMP website: w ww.gmp.police.uk

Live chat service on the same website

Dialling 101 Anonymously via Crime Stoppers at w ww.crimestoppers.org.uk 999 in an emergency