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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 15 |FEB - MAR 2012 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN • SWINTON • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Celebrating 2 Years!

What’s On Competition Local History Gardening Tips Community News

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Welcome Happy New Year! albeit a belated one.

Welcome to the first issue of 2012. We are celebrating our 2nd anniversary! It’s hard to believe we launched our first issue in January 2010 - the last two years have flown by.

We have teamed up with local business “Once Upon a Teacup” to offer a Vintage Tea Party for Six in our fabulous competition (p.18) - so you can celebrate for us!

January has been a quiet month, but now Spring is approaching, it’s time to get busy!

Nick from Green ‘n’ Tidy tells us what we should be doing in the garden in February and March. Whilst you are thinking about the garden, why not get some chickens this year and produce your own eggs?

We have some simple suggestions for Mothers Day gifts - meaningful gestures which won’t cost the earth. Try our easy Strawberry Cupcake recipe and impress your Valentine or Mum with your baking skills!

Happy reading and enjoy the days as they gradually get longer!

Susie

Editor

Contents 4

The Community Egg Project Good reasons to keep chickens!

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Competition Winners Winners of the Family Photo Shoot

12

February Half Term Activities to keep the kids busy!

18

Competition!

Win a Vintage Tea Party for Six

20

Spring is in Sight!

Top gardening jobs for early Spring

26

Spring: The Start of the Kitten Season Help the RSPCA reduce the number of unwanted kittens

28

Ellesmere Park’s own “Time Team” Excavation of the Roman Road

32

What’s On Your essential guide to local events

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 Printed by: Tangent Print Services 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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Mothers Day A few of the best gift ideas

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Strawberry Cupcakes Delicious and simple recipe to try

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Business Directory

When you have finished with this magazine please recycle it.

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The Community Egg Project Chickens...the new family pet!

Chickens make excellent family pets, they are just the ticket! At just 24 weeks old, spring pullets are reaching their point-of-lay and will begin providing an abundance of delicious golden-yoked eggs!

Children love animals, especially ones that respond so well to love and respect. Back garden chicken keeping has many rewards.

My passion for chicken keeping goes back a number of years. Hatched at home our five girls are a fascinating additions to our family.

A small flock of chickens will give any family huge delight. If you are pushed for space, a self contained chicken run will give your girls plenty of space to scratch around during the day. Alternatively, if space isn’t an issue, these small inquisitive birds will thrive in a

Worsley Woods Tiny Tots Ramblers Group Did you enjoy the Tiny Tots Ramblers group that ran every Wednesday from Beesley Green Community Centre?

Unfortunately, these unique sessions are no longer running.

If you enjoyed the walks, activities and meeting other mums, why not consider starting up your own group?

If you are interested in setting up, or being part of a new group, then register your interest with Gordon Warnock, by Friday 2nd March.

Gordon Warnock Beesley Green Community Centre Supervisor Tel: 0161-790-6124 gordon.warnock@salford.gov.uk

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free-range Carol Ockwell: and stress free environment within your back garden.

Project Founder

With a little effort comes amazing rewards, lessons of life, love and respect, and above all, fresh eggs!

The Community Egg Project works to find homes for a small number of chickens each month, safeguarding your garden with general help and support promoting back garden chicken keeping.

The project is non profit making and looking for new families to get involved. For more info:Email: info@thecommunityeggproject.co.uk Tel: 0161 975 7937 Visit: www.thecommunityeggproject.co.uk

Worsley & Boothstown Health Improvement Courses BOOTHSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday: Grow Your Own/Cook It Sessions 2.00 – 4.00pm, 13th FEB for 6 weeks Monday: Family Food & Fitness 4.30 – 6.30pm, 6th FEB for 5 weeks Friday:

Healthy Cooking Sessions 11:30 – 1pm, 24th FEB for 5 weeks

ROE GREEN CHURCH Monday: Exercise, Weigh In & Health Chat 3.00-4.30pm, starts 16th January

WORSLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Tuesday:

Family Food & Fun Club 1.00 – 2.30pm, 7th FEB for 4 weeks All activities Free of charge

Health Improvement Team Tel: 0161 790 8219

EMAIL HEALTH.IMPROVEMENT@SALFORD.GOV.UK.

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

We have one of the largest selections of NEW and RECONDITIONED Scooters and Wheelchairs in the North West:

Second-hand Scooters from £195 Carboot Scooters from £495 Mid-range Scooters from £895 8 MPH Scooters from £1495

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We also sell Mobility Aids such as:

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Plus a wide range of mobility products If you have a disability or mobility problem, our aim is to help you find the best solution, so why not contact us or call into our showroom.

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

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

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Realise your child’s potential Maths and English After-School Programmes Kumon programmes: work at a pace tailored to your child’s needs give their confidence a real boost develop invaluable study skills and concentration complement the school curriculum

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Classes Mon & Thurs 3.30pm to 5.30pm Children attend for approximately a half hour session

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Competition Winners!

Family Photo Shoot with Deaville Photography Ffion Kane, aged 7, was the lucky winner of our Family Photo Shoot Compe on in our OctNov11 issue. Ffion’s mum, Cathy, sent us a lovely note a erwards:-

Dear Susie e from We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Andy and Dian made us They stic. fanta utely Deaville Photography were absol gh the throu d walke we e minut the ed feel so welcome and relax took they as way the along s giggle few a door. There were quite g andin outst our photo's! Andy and Diane have produced lots of photograph's for us to treasure.

Diane, and Please may we say a big Thank You to Andy and ! r thank you so much for choosing Ffion as the winne

The Kane Family

On Our Doorstep raised £320 of Toys at our Beesley Green collection. We would like to thank everyone for their local support.

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FitforLif e Get Fit, Feel Fab, Have Fun!

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Combining different types of exercise will gently improve your overall fitness.

They also provide thought provoking weekly informa on to help you lead a healthier life and have proved to be a great way to meet new friends.

Thursdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Eccles Masonic Hall, Elm Bank, Half Edge Lane, Eccles, M30 9BA First class is HALF PRICE (£2.50) Bring a towel, water and trainers!

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

See the whole pig cooked outside the shop:Sat 11th February Sat 3rd March 11am - 2pm

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FARMERS MARKET 2012

3rd Saturday each month - 9.30am-2.00pm 21 January 21 July 18 February 18 August 17 March 15 September 21 April 20 October 19 May 17 November 16 June 15 December

NEW FOR 2012 - ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR! Following the success of the popular farmers market, an Arts & Cra s Fair is commencing February 2012, on the 1st Saturday of each month.

If you are interested in a ending, please contact the Centre Manager: 0161 707 3058

Win a Hamper!

ENTER OUR FREE PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A HAMPER. THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM AT THE FARMERS MARKET, 16TH JUNE 2012

Win a Hamper - Free Prize Draw Name Tel: no

For your chance to win a hamper, return your completed slip to a stallholder at the Farmer’s Market by 19th May 2012

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February Half Term ]

SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE

GR8 2 16 ACTIVITIES WALKDEN HIGH SCHOOL Mon 20th - Fri 24th February Salford Community Leisure will be delivering activities including multi sports for Children and Young people age 8 - 16 years in the Worsley and Boothstown area.

Visit www.salford.gov.uk/leisure Tel: Natalie Craig 0161 778 0564 Email: natalie.craig@scll.co.uk

NESTING WEEK WINTON PARK

Mon 20th February Come and meet the ranger and help make bird boxes for our nature area for 'National Nesting week'!

1.00-3.00pm FREE Tel:: 0161 793 4219 Winton Park, Sutherland Street, Winton, M30 8BR

All activities are FREE

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM

MARDI GRAS MADNESS! Tue 21st February Design a mask to wear at your own Mardi Gras parade.

Sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm

SALFORD SPORTING STARS Sun 19th – Sun 26th February all week...

Be inspired by our ‘Salford Sporting Stars’ exhibition, follow the sporty trail and make a medal. This is a free, drop in activity.

SKETCH AROUND THE MUSEUM Thu 23rd February Join us on a sketching walk round the museum.

2.00 - 3.30pm

ICE MAGIC Wed 22nd February The Tudors loved to ice skate! Come along to our workshop and create your own gliding ice skater FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 | www.salford.gov.uk/ordsallhall Ordsall Hall Museum, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford M5 3AN

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH HOTSPOTS Daily Mon 20th - Sun 26th February Creative sessions using a range of art and craft materials to make your own unique souvenir.

Activities: £1 per child Suitable for ages 5+ Tel: 0161 778 0800 | www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Crescent, Salford M5 4WU

THE LOWRY ART ZONE: THE BIG TOP Mon 20th – Fri 24th February Roll up, roll up and join us to create the greatest show on earth by making a magnificent mobile inspired by the colourful sights and sounds of the circus. Using fun art materials and lots of imagination you'll make a fantastic work of art to take home and enjoy.

11.00am – 12.30pm

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DRAMA ZONE: BILLY GOATS, WOLVES & BEARS Tue 21st – Thu 23rd February Create a story using some classic animal characters from children’s stories in this fun session for the whole family.

Packed full of drama games and role play, see if you can create a brand new story.

11.00am – 12.30pm

All events are FREE Tel: 0161 836 4000 | www.iwm.org.uk The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Mcr, M17 1TZ

Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0161 836 4000 | www.iwm.org.uk The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Mcr, M17 1TZ

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On Our Doorstep local news, local events, local services

Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary!

We’ve been publishing “On Our Doorstep” for 2 years and it’s been a fantastic journey!

We launched in Jan 2010, distributing 5,000 magazines in the Worsley & Roe Green area.

Since then, we have: over doubled our distribution to 12,000 launched our own website and each issue gets better and better!

Thank you for all the local support. We hope to be around for many more years and in more areas!!

Now covering:- Worsley | Roe Green | Ellenbrook | Boothstown | Mosley Common | Walkden South Swinton Moorside & Broadoak | Monton | Ellesmere Park

Competition! Vintage Tea Party for 6 To celebrate our 2nd Anniversary, we have teamed up with local business, Once Upon a Teacup Vintage Parties.

Prize:Vintage Tea Party for 6 people in their own home or chosen venue. We will dress a 6 x place table with our stunning Vintage China & Lace/Linen, set out a tea party and collect everything after the event - you don’t even have to wash up!

Afternoon Tea consists of: A selection of finger sandwiches, Freshly Baked Fruit Scones, Preserves & Cream together with our scrumptious home baked Cupcakes.

Terms

Prize must be taken before the End of April 2012 (subject to available dates) • Mon- Fri (except Bank Holidays) daytime booking only between 12.00-5.00pm • Prize location must be within the distribution area of On Our Doorstep or within a max 5 mile radius.

Q. When did On Our Doorstep launch it’s first magazine?

To enter, send your Answer with:Name | Address | Telephone number | Email address to:Vintage Tea Party Competition, On Our Doorstep, Media House, 4 Darwen Street, Manchester, M16 9HB or email: competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Tea Party”)

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Spring is in sight!

Its time to start those early Spring Gardening Jobs!

Nick Culkin from Green’n’Tidy shares his Top 10 jobs for February and March

February

Sees signs of spring the approaching spring, with bulbs appearing and birds and wildlife waking up as light levels and temperatures increase. There's plenty to do indoors this month, all in preparation for the season ahead. Outdoors, the garden is coming to life again, and it’s time to prune shrubs, such as Wisteria.

Top 10 jobs in February 1. Prepare vegetable seed beds and sow some vegetables under cover 2. Chit potato tubers 3. Protect blossom on apricots, nectarines and peaches 4. Net fruit and vegetable crops to keep the birds off 5. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering 6. Divide bulbs such as snowdrops, and plant those that need planting 'in the green' 7. Prune Wisteria 8. Prune hardy evergreen hedges and renovate overgrown deciduous hedges 9. Prune conservatory climbers 10. Cut back deciduous grasses left uncut over the winter

March

Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks.

It's time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.

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Top 10 jobs in March 1. Plant shallots, onion sets & early potatoes 2. Protect new spring shoots from slugs 3. Plant summer-flowering bulbs 4. Lift & divide overgrown clumps of perennials 5. Top dress containers with fresh compost 6. Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed) 7. Cut back Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) grown for colourful winter stems 8. Weeds come back in to growth - deal with them before they get out of hand 9. Start feeding fish and using the pond fountain; remove pond heaters 10. Open the greenhouse or conservatory doors and vents on warm days

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BRAND NEW STORE OPENING SOON IN BOOTHSTOWN injecting new life into the Standfield Centre!

A&C HARDWARE & GIFTS This family run business will be offering something quite unique to the local area. As part of a local building company we have a wealth of experience in the building & home development trade, and as such are fully qualified to offer help and advice on a wide range of products to get your DIY jobs done.

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Spring: the Start of the Kitten Season Help reduce the number of unwanted kittens New Year is a time for looking forward, for sizing up the next twelve months and for making those all important resolutions after the Christmas binge.

At the RSPCA we have much to prepare for, but one of the biggest problems we will face in the spring is the start of the kitten season. The sheer volume of unwanted kittens coming into our care at this time is staggering and, of course, often hugely disheartening.

Kittens without homes

Many people still believe that it is better for a cat to have one litter before being neutered, but this is simply untrue and merely adds to the thousands of unwanted animals that end up homeless each and every year.

The only option available to help avoid this situation and help animal charities like ours that have to cope with the influx of unwanted litters is a remarkably simple one: NEUTERING. A simple and routine operation, castrations and spays have a multitude of benefits for both cat and owner. For example, a neutered cat will never contract testicular or uterine cancer, is less likely to mark their territory or stray and, of course, will never have an unwanted pregnancy. Plus, did you know, just one pair of unneutered adult male and female cats can be responsible for up to 50 million offspring?

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For an owner, the cost is low: around £30-50 depending on the vet and gender of the cat, and if you are on benefits or in receipt of state pension it is less than £20 at the RSPCA Animal Hospital.

For the RSPCA the costs of rescuing and rehoming just one cat is a staggering £210.

So, this New Year why not give your cat a new start too and save from adding to the 18 million cat population in the country.

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Ellesmere Park’s own “Time Team”: Excavation of the Roman Road In the summer of 2011 the Ellesmere Park Residents’ Association commissioned an engraved stone seat and two stone benches to commemorate the excavation of the Roman road that runs through the Three Sisters Nature Reserve in the heart of Ellesmere Park. The seventonne seats were installed with the help of two local businessmen, Jonathan Seddon (Seddon Group Ltd) and Ken Palmer (Palmer Demolition Ltd).

The residents of Ellesmere Park excavated the Roman road in June 2005 as part of the Time Team “Big Roman Dig”. The road was believed to have been constructed in about 200AD and connected the fortress town of Mamucium (Manchester) with Coccium (Wigan). It is thought that the road was used to supply Mamucium with coal and other raw materials from the surrounding areas towards Coccium.

With the help of the Wigan Archaeological Society the road was located using a ground resistance ‘geophys’ survey. The excavation took place over a two week period and involved digging three separate trenches to positively determine the track of the road.

The team confirmed direction and width of the road; it followed a perfectly straight line across the field, as would be expected with a

Roman road, and it was approximately 7m (22 feet) wide. It is believed that the total extent of the road still surviving is some 110m. Given the urban location, it is very rare for a significant length of Roman road to have survived in such good condition.

The construction of the road was that of a classic rural Roman road. The surface had a definite camber to allow the water to drain into the ditches running alongside the road.

The road surface was made of local stone, in this case river-washed alluvial stone, probably from what is now the River Irwell, which in Roman times was a wide flood plain west of Manchester. The northern side of the road was constructed on a bed of branches, presumably because the ground was very wet and needed some form of foundation.

This material has now decomposed and forms a characteristic black carbon layer under the road.

As part of the project the residents arranged for over 180 school children from 6 different schools to visit the site allowing them to gain experience of an archaeological excavation.

It is hoped that visitors to the Three Sisters using the new seating will reflect on the history that lies only a few inches beneath their feet.

If you would like more information on the Roman road through Ellesmere Park contact John Rabbitt at EPRA.Eccles@googlemail.com

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Second Kip McGrath Professional Tuition Centre opens in Salford offering after school tuition for children 5-16 years.

Local teacher, Justine Gray has opened a Kip McGrath Education Centre in Monton. With 15 years teaching experience in maths and English behind her Justine decided to offer the services of Kip McGrath to local children after visiting the well established centre in Walkden.

Samantha Craig, who opened Kip McGrath, Walkden 8 years ago and now oversees 26 centres across the North West, inspired Justine to set up her own tuition business.

“The teaching resources and the learning environment were like a breath of fresh air!” declared Justine. “I knew that this was something I would be good at and that I could make a real difference to children in my local community”.

Kip McGrath is a well-established company with over 30 years of experience and over 600 centres worldwide helping school aged students to succeed. The wide range of programmes offered are tailored to the child’s specific needs using a wide variety of resources and delivered by experienced and qualified teachers.

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What’s On FEBRUARY & MARCH 2012

Community Events LOVE RUNNING MANCHESTER Roe Green Church (M28 2RN) Want to keep fit in 2012? Enjoy running already or want to give it a try? Come and train together to keep motivated at Tuesday running club training sessions for all abilities.

Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm Free Ian Ley: 07813 923328 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meeting. We have Joe Winnard speaking to us about "Uncle Joe's mint balls".

Mon 6th February 7.30pm £1.50 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 MESSY CHURCH: LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Roe Green Church Hall Come and discover perfect love through games, crafts and singing, followed by a meal. Everyone welcome.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sun 12th February 3.30 - 5.30pm £2.50 Adult, £1.50 Child Ian Ley: 07813 923328 LANCASHIRE COMEDY Roe Green Church Hall Friends of Roe Green event:Rob Mason’s "Lancashire Comedy" songs and chat. Everyone welcome Wed 15th February 2.00 pm (tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle) £2 per person Pauline: 0161 790 3166 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Worsley Court House ALL ARE WELCOME - we have cheese and wine, plus a couple of ladies coming to talk to us about their wares and sell their products.

Mon 5th March 7.30pm £1.50 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845 32 ON OUR DOORSTEP

BOOTHSTOWN & ELLENBROOK COUNCILLORS SURGERY Boothstown Community Centre Held on the first Wednesday each month. Drop in and have a 1:1 with one of our local councillors and discuss any local issues or concerns.

Wed 7th March 10.00-11.00am Councillor Jillian Collinson: 0161 793 5748 ST.MARK’S CHURCH - SPRING FAIR St. Mark’s School, Aviary Road Browse our stalls; cakes, preserves, gifts, jewellery, toys, plants, books, toiletries and CDs/DVDs. Enjoy music, games, raffles, refreshments and colouring/craft competition.

Sat 17th March 12.00 - 2.00pm www.stmarksworsley.org.uk GREAT DISHES! Roe Green Church Hall Friends of Roe Green event:Michael Clarke will be talking about "Great Dishes from Great names, Places and Events". Everyone welcome.

Wed 21st March 2.00 pm (tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle) £2 per person Pauline: 0161 790 3166 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings where local residents can influence neighbourhood decisions:Swinton Salford Civic Centre 13th March, 6.15pm Chris Tucker - 0161 607 1961 Little Hulton & Walkden Walkden Gateway 19th March, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 Eccles Eccles Gateway 27th March 2012, 7.00pm Anne Godding - 0161 603 4290 Worsley & Boothstown Bridgewater Independent School 28th March, 7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 790 4562

Family Activities ONCE UPON A WARTIME FAMILY FESTIVAL Imperial War Museum North Do you enjoy telling tales? Then come along to our Family Festival, marking the launch of Once Upon A Wartime, our major exhibition which explores children’s stories about war.

The festival launches with a special family fun day on 12th February.

Sat 11th – Sun 19th February 11.30am Storytelling 1.00-4.00pm Creative Activities and Storytelling Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 VALENTINES BEAUTY EVENT! Lowry Outlet Mall Get a FREE makeover by make-up artists to the Stars! Be pampered with FREE mini-manicures from J Crystal Beauty Salon, enjoy an indulgent hand and arm massage from Molton Brown and get styling tips from Fibre Hairdressing, using Paul Mitchell products!

Sun 12th February 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 KINGFISHER KIDS Clifton Country Park Meet at the Visitor Centre. Activities for families with children aged 5-12.

Outdoors and indoors so wear appropriate clothes for the weather.

Sat 18th February Sat 17th March 2.00pm - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 SCULPTURE TRAIL Victoria Park Follow the new sculpture trail around the park and learn about wildlife you can expect to see in the park in 2012! Meet ranger in hut near tennis courts.

Sat 25th February 1.00pm - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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FREE FAMILY SUNDAY The Lowry Join us in the Galleries and for fun art and drama activities.

Sun 26th February Sun 25th March 11.00am – 3.00pm (Drop-in) FREE Tel: 0843 208 6000 TUDORS LIVE! Ordsall Hall Museum Come and meet some of the characters of Ordsall Hall and have a go at some Tudor activities.

Sun 4th March 1.00-4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE The Lowry London’s world-famous Science Museum returns with a fantastic live show. Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments (7yrs+) Fri 16th March 7.00pm Sat 17th March 11.00am & 2.00pm £12.50 - £14.50 Tel: 0843 208 6000 NATURE TRAIL LAUNCH Winton Park, Sutherland Street Come and experience Winton Park's new nature trail and look for wildlife in the park. Funded by the National Lottery. Meet at the totem poles.

Sat 17th March 1.00pm - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 PHOTO TREASURE HUNT Meet in Roe Green Church Hall Hunt round Roe Green to find all the secret locations! Everyone is welcome - turn up and join in.

The hunt will take about an hour.

Suitable for all ages.

Sat 17th March 3.00pm £5 per team, includes drink & cake.

Ian: 07813 923328 WONDERFUL WILDLIFE Victoria Park, Swinton Join the ranger in making improvements to the wildlife area in the park. Wear old clothes. Meet at the hut near the tennis courts.

Sat 24th March 10.00am - 12.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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VINTAGE VILLAGE Salford Museum and Art Gallery The ever popular Vintage Village are back at Salford Museum with a huge variety of stalls selling vintage clothing, accessories and more.

Sun 25th March 10.30am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800

Kids Activities ONCE UPON A TIME...

Ordsall Hall Museum Starts Wed 1 Feb. Term time only.

Sessions for under fives and their families. Places booked on day of event.

Wednesdays 9.45 - 10.45am £1 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Themes explored in First Steps this term include The Park, The Circus and The Nutcracker story. Children learn to express themselves through movement whilst developing agility, strength and physical awareness.

Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 10th & 24th February Fri 9th & 23rd March 10am-10.45am & 11am-11.45am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE: MAKE YOUR OWN ART The Lowry Create an exciting work of art using a variety of art and craft ideas, from making 3D models and sculptures, to inventive drawing and painting techniques. There is a different activity each time, so come back as often as you like!

Suitable for ages 5 – 11yrs Sat 11th & 25th February Sat 10th & 24th March 11.00am - 12.30pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 JURASSIC FACE PAINTING Lowry Outlet Mall Come and have your face painted!

Sun 12th & 26th February Thu 16th February 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850

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MAKE YOUR OWN DINOSAUR FRIDGE MAGNET Lowry Outlet Mall Take part in our Craft Workshops and design and colour-in your own Dinosaur fridge magnet to take home!

Fri 17th February 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 UNDER 5’s DOODLE TOTS The Lowry Paint, stick, play and make in this colourful workshop designed especially for toddlers and their parents or carers. Enjoy creative activities, having fun and getting messy! Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 17th February Fri 16th March 10–10.45am & 11.15-12.00pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 THE ULTIMATE REPTILE EXPERIENCE! Lowry Outlet Mall Come along and meet some real-life creepy crawlies! A great chance to see crawling scorpions, tarantulas, a selection of snakes including milk snakes, corn snakes and royal and Burmese pythons!

Sun 19th February Sat 25th February 11.00am to 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 848 1850 UNDER 5’s – TINY TOT TALES The Lowry Take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs in this inspiring workshop where each month a different artwork or theme will be brought to life!

Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 2nd & 30th March 10.15 – 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000

Markets FARMERS MARKET Eccles Shopping Centre Homemade sausages, salami, dairy products, preserves and lots more!

Held 3rd Saturday of each month.

Sat 18th February Sat 17th March 9.30am - 2.00pm Free entry Tel: 0161 707 3058 ON OUR DOORSTEP 33

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Music & Theatre OPERA NORTH MADAME BUTTERFLY The Lowry This exquisite production sets one of opera's best-loved and most heartbreaking stories in the context of the culture clash between East and West.

Sung in Italian with English titles.

Tue 28th February Fri 2nd March 7.30pm £16.00 - £55.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000 WONDERFUL TOWN The Lowry Starring Connie Fisher with The Hallé Orchestra. Connie plays aspiring writer Ruth Sherwood who arrives in New York with her beautiful younger sister Eileen. The indomitable pair meet an array of colourful characters along the way, creating chaos at every turn in their search for romance, success and a free meal at Walgreens deli.

Sat 31st March - Sat 21st April £26.50 - £42.50 7.30pm, matinees 2.00pm Tel: 0843 208 6000

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Outdoor Activities STEPPING STONES WALK Clifton Country Park A step beyond a health walk. For more confident walkers who want to explore the area. Some uneven paths and steps. Walks last approx two hours. Please wear walking boots and bring a waterproof jacket and refreshments.

Wed 8th February 10.00am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION MORNING Beesley Green Community Centre Come and help the ranger improve the woodland with practical conservation tasks. All tools and refreshments provided. Please bring suitable clothing & footwear.

No experience necessary.

Sat 11th February Sat 17th March 10.00am - 12.30pm Free Joe Palframan: 07872 808005

CLIFTON VOLUNTEERS Clifton Country Park, Swinton Meet at the Visitor Centre. Help carry out regular conservation tasks in the country park.

Sun 12th Feb & Sun 11th March 10.00am - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 HEDGELAYING COMPETITION Blackleach Country Park, Walkden Come and try your luck at this traditional craft in our 6th annual competition, or just come down and watch the competitors battle it out.

No experience necessary. Must book.

Sun 19th February 10.30am - 3.00pm Free Tel: 0161 790 7746 ORGANIC VEG GROWING COURSE Ordsall Hall Museum Starting Tuesday 13 March for 5 weeks. Join our Gardener to find out about tricks and techniques. 14yrs+ Booking required.

Tue 13th March (starts) 6.00 – 8.00pm £30.00 Tel: 0161 872 0251

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STEPPING STONES WALK WORSLEY Worsley Woods, Beesley Green A step beyond a health walk. For more confident walkers who want to explore the area. Walks last approx two hours. Please wear walking boots and bring a waterproof jacket and refreshments.

Wed 14th March 10.00am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 PARK TO PARK WALK Blackleach Country Park, Walkden Join the ranger for a spring circular walk to Worsley Woods via the looplines. Please bring a packed lunch.

Sun 25th March 10.30am - 2.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Talks & Exhibitions ONCE UPON A WARTIME Imperial War Museum North Bringing to life some much loved children's stories and revealing the true history of the conflicts that inspired the fiction. One of these stories is Michael Morpurgo's War Horse - about to be released as a Hollywood film. The exhibition will open with a Family Festival 12th Feb. Sat 11th Feb - Sun 2nd Sept 2012 Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 PHOTOGRAPHIC REMINISCES Salford Museum & Art Gallery Don Rainger will show slides of old Salford from his collection, bringing the long vanished past briefly back to life.

Wed 29th February 6.00 to 8.00pm ÂŁ2.00 Non-members Tel: 0161 736 7306 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.

SALFORD IN FICTION Salford Museum & Art Gallery Join us for these free talks by local historians. No booking required, talks last approx 1 hour:Early productions of Hobson's choice Wed 15th February A glimpse into the Archive - Frances Piper, University of Salford 6.15pm Salford in Love on the Dole Wed 29th February An illustrated guide - Chris Carson 2.00pm A Taste of Honey Wed 7th March Shelagh Delaney's Salford - Naomi Lewis 6.15pm Free Tel: 0161 778 0800 WEDDING OPEN DAY Ordsall Hall Museum See what a wedding at Ordsall Hall would be like. Free glass of Bucks Fizz. Book places in advance.

Sat 25th February 12.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251

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Mother’s Day 18th March 2012 A few of the best gift ideas It’s often the simplest, most thoughtful gestures which can be the most meaningful and the most appreciated. Here are a few simple suggestions which won’t cost the earth.

Say it with Flowers

The traditional gift for Mother's Day, but you don’t have to spend a fortune. Tulips, Daffodils and Irises are low cost. For longevity, buy bulbs that have been planted in a pot.

Bake a special cake

Dig out your recipe books or look on the internet. There are so many easy, delicious recipes to try. It’s something kids will love doing too - especially the decorating part!

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Make her something

Whether an old-fashioned scrapbook, or a card featuring old photos and some treasured memories, nothing can be more special.

Give her the day off Let her put her feet up. Cook lunch and/or dinner. Offer to hoover, dust, clean, garden etc... Finally sit down with her and have a well-deserved cup of tea and tell her you love her.

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Recipe : Perfect for Mothers Day, Valentines, or just an afternoon treat!

Ingredients 120g sugar 55g unsalted butter 1 large egg 180ml natural yogurt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 170g self-raising flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Icing:60g butter 60g mascarpone cheese 200g icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract Fresh strawberries to garnish

1/2 tsp grated lemon zest - optional

Method For the cake: Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 • Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases • Sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside • Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy • Add the egg, yogurt and vanilla (and lemon zest), blending until smooth • Add the flour, then fold in the strawberries • Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes.

For the icing: Cream together the butter and mascarpone cheese until creamy • Gradually add the icing sugar and cream until smooth, finally add the vanilla • Spread or pipe the icing onto the cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberries.

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Business Directory BEAUTY

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Absolute Beauty and Nails................38 Worsley Laser Clinic.............................31

Alan Prady Painter & Decorator......27 Bespoke Solar.........................................23 CBL Garage Doors................................25 Green‘n’Tidy Gardening Services...20 Maid2Clean.............................................38 Nova Alarms...........................................25 Urban Skips.............................................21

CAR REPAIRS Chips Away.................................................9

CAKE & PARTY SUPPLIERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Celebrations & Cake Creations.......15 Once Upon A Teacup Vintage Parties...18

HYPNOTHERAPY

CHARITIES

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Key 103 Cash for Kids............................8 RSPCA........................................................26

CTM Communications .......................27

CHILDREN’S CLASSES Aqua Babies............................................35 Puddleducks.............................................6

COACH HIRE Jones Exec Coach..................................22

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Education Matters................................13 Kip McGrath............................................29 Kumon.........................................................6

PROPERTY SERVICES Plush Property Management...........21

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FLORIST Roses ‘n’ Posies......................................14 Monton Florist.......................................14

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Bridgewater School..............................34

MUSIC & THEATRE TRAINING

Salford College......................................13

Louise Cardwell Voice Coach............40 Urban Stage..............................................6

SPORTS & LEISURE CLUBS

FOOD RETAILERS

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Marriott Leisure Club..........................19 Ellesmere Sports Club.........................16 Worsley Golf Club.................................15

Lars Zollinger Butchers.......................10 Eccles Shopping Centre.....................11

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