On Our Doorstep FebMar16

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 1

On Our Doorstep ISSUE 39 |Feb16 - Mar16 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Special Wedding Feature Roe Green Village News Eccles “Wakes” What’s On

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 2

We are looking forward to welcoming the local community to our

New

BAR and COFFEE SHOP! Bookings being taken now for 2016 For more information please contact us

Tel: 0161 789 1756 Email: hello@ivymountguesthouse.co.uk

Meetings • Breakfast • Children’s Parties • Funerals Afternoon Tea • Cocktail Tasting 35 Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9AY www.ivymountguesthouse.co.uk

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 3

Welcome We are well and truly into 2016, hopefully you’ve all had a good start to the new year.

This year is a leap year; February 29th is the traditional day that women can propose to men! So along with Valentines, this month is going to be a romantic and exciting one for some of us! We have a special Wedding feature this issue to help you start organising your big day!

Mother’s Day is early - Sunday 6th March.

Don’t forget to order your flowers, book lunch at your favourite local restaurant and spoil your mums rotten! With an early Easter at the end of March too, it’s a busy month.

Heading into Spring, enjoy more outdoor activities and carry on with your fitness resolutions. Check the What’s on guide for a selection of local walks and cycles.

We have TWO competitions this issue. Don’t miss your chance to win a Sunday Carvery for four, or a make up training course at a professional studio!

Susie

Contents 6

Cycling for all ages, needs & abilities

10

Advertising in association with Angel Media Telephone: 07890 268167 Email: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher.

Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Publisher.

Half Term Activities Keep your children busy this holiday

12

Manchester Dragoneers Take up a rowing challenge in 2016

14

Roe Green Heritage Trail A local history tour around the village

16

Roe Green Play Park Funding challenges for local residents

20

Competition!

Win a Sunday Carvery at Worsley Park

24

RHS Garden in Worsley Bringing back to life the historic grounds of Worsley New Hall

28

Weddings 8 pages featuring local wedding venues, suppliers & wedding shows

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

Salford Wheels for All

38

Eccles “Wakes” Infamous festivities of the past

44

What’s On Local events & activities

48

Competition!

Win a professional make up course with Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy

Proud to be publishing our 2nd magazine “Live it Local” covering another 5,000 houses in Claremont & South Swinton!

ON OUR DOORSTEP 3

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 4

Local Business Feature

Let your little one splash into the new year with Puddle Ducks Puddle Ducks East Lancs is taking bookings for its 2016 Spring term – a great way to kick off the new year in the right way by signing up the little ones to a fun and educational swimming class.

As a preschool swimming specialist there are a number of classes available from birth to five years of age. You don’t need to wait until your baby has had their first immunisations, swimming is totally safe for them and joining a swimming class from birth is the best way to develop confidence in the water.

And for new mums it’s a great way to meet people, take part in a fun activity with your bundle of

joy and then enjoy the peace and quiet when you get home as your baby has a wonderful sleep. We only book eight children into each session, which lasts 30 minutes and is a carefully balanced set of activities including group and individual work, swimming, submersion, floating, songs and games.

We hold classes in Swinton and Radcliffe at Springwood Primary and Millwood Primary School respectively.

For an up to date Spring term 2016 timetable visit www.puddleducks.com/eastlancs or call the team on 01257 262622.

10% off

Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

first term *T&Cs apply

Learn to swim with Puddle Ducks Our classes are designed by swimming experts. Our teachers are especially

4 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 5

Sylvan Court Out of School Provision

8 2WH

orsley, M2 hurch Hall, W

St. Marks C

Before & After School Activities Arts and Crafts Outdoor Play Game Zone Homework Area Cake Station Chill Out Area

Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 9:00am £5.50 per session After School Session: 3:30pm - 6:00pm £10 per session Breakfast and light tea will be provided.

Children are taken to school & collected from their classroom at the end of the day.

Ages 3 to 11 years welcome

Tel: 07761 904359 Email: sylvancourtosp@yahoo.com

Sylvan Court Day Nursery ‘Where every child matters’

Ofsted Registered Nursery • Excellent standards of daily care & education • Nurturing and safe environment • Freshly prepared healthy food • Well-maintained buildings & outdoor areas

Birth to 5 Years Early Years Foundation Stage Mon to Fri : 7.30am - 6.00pm

Tel: 0161 794 6688

9 Farm Lane, Worsley, M28 2PU E: sylvancourtdaynursery@yahoo.co.uk

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

ON OUR DOORSTEP 5

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 6

Community News

SALFORD WHEELS FOR ALL

Salford Wheels for All is an inclusive cycling charity catering for all ages, needs and abilities.

With a wide range of cycles, available in a safe, fun, traffic free environment at the local athletics track, on the new Worsley to Port Salford Greenway, linking to local parks and canal paths.

Last year 5,000 people visited us, an increase of over 50% on the previous year, including families, community groups, schools, day centres and health improvement services. School holiday sessions are popular for cycling picnics, often with three generations of a family taking part.

This year is the 25th anniversary of Wheels for All in Salford, come along and help us celebrate.

We are open: Wednesdays 10am-4pm, Fridays 10am-3pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Sessions are £3, FREE for parents/carers. With cycles included, just drop in, no need to book.

Find us at: Cleavley Athletics Track, Blantyre Street off Worsley Road, Eccles M30 8HY. Access is from the end of Blantyre Street, through the motorway underpass. We have ample parking and are fully accessible, including toilet facilities. We also have an indoor seating area, popular for meeting up over tea and coffee.

Contact us at: wheelsforallsalford@gmail.com SalfordWheelsForAll salfordwheels4a Cycling Projects is a national charity based in the North West (Reg Charity No 1003309). We have been delivering inclusive cycling initiatives in local communities since 1991.

Our aim is to encourage health improvement, social inclusion and to provide adapted cycling to anyone with a disability or differing needs. www.cycling.org.uk Tel: 01925 234213

Weight Loss & Fitness in one class All ages , all abilities

20-30 weeekss pre reggnannt??

Learn how to : Our classes will make Shorten your labour you think differently Reduce pain about birth.

Lose your anxiety Visit our website for more details www.thehappybirthingcompany.co.uk 253 Monton Road, Monton.

07925 518 062 6 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Aerobics, Pilates, Kettle Blast & Interval classes.

New! Metabolic Effect Training Programme Classes held in Worsley, Boothstown, Walkden Swinton, Farnworth, Radcliffe, Bolton & Kearsley!

Call Julie: 01942 884114 07446 232011

Now available

www.juliesweigh2fitness.co.uk FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 7

‘A Place to Shine’

Contemporary Traditional Designs Wide range of fresh flowers & tropical flowers

For Valentines

The Ward Academy is a brand new Theatre & Creative Arts School where children can explore their creativity through DRAMA including elements of SINGING & DANCING. Classes will be taught by Melissa Ward who is a fully quali ied teacher and worked as an actress for 15 years.

Bouquets * Balloons * Teddies * Chocolates

Don't forget Mothers Day Sunday 6th March - Delivering all day!

50% off irst class for every child!

Classes take place every Saturday at Roe Green Church, Roe Green, Worsley, M28 2RN

3-5 years EST. FLORIST 19 YEARS

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm * Deliver 7 days pw

Tel: 0161 703 7240 4 Newearth Road, Walkden, M28 7UU

6-8 years

9-11 years

9.30-10.30am 10.30-11.30am 11.30-12.30pm Everyone welcome - come along & join in the fun!

T: 07400 032 144 E: thewardacademy@outlook.com www.thewardacademy.com

A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO DAY NURSERIES

Bridgewater School offers a warm, safe, caring and stimulating environment where enjoyment is key to successful learning.

Children are encouraged to play and develop through a structured pre-school curriculum. Parents can be satisfied with the knowledge their children will be taught by highly qualified, carefully selected staff who are skilled and experienced in this area.

Our EYFS Department provides a spacious, work and play environment for the Kindergarten and Reception classes. We deliver outstanding childcare provision, which offers your child the best start in life. Children gain a full and positive experience of school, as they make the transition from our Early Years Department to Key Stage 1 and beyond. ‘’The excellent provision for these children offers a safe, welcoming and exciting learning environment, both in and out of the classroom.’’ ISI Inspection Report Feb 2015

For more information please visit www.Bridgewater-school.co.uk or call 0161 794 1463 to arrange a personal tour.

ON OUR DOORSTEP 7

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 8

Community News

From Trade to Toys... ...a new lease of life for Jim fabulous customers but never enjoyed it. It was hard with just the radio for company,” said Jim. Foster carer Jim has swapped trade for toys and says he couldn’t be happier.

The dad of three spent 35 years building up loyal customers who would wait months for space in his busy schedule.

But three years ago he followed his heart and his wife’s advice to work with children and became a foster carer for Salford City Council.

And now he’s a full time, stay at home dad juggling playtime, school runs and paperwork while his wife works full time.

“My life is properly worthwhile now. I had

8 ON OUR DOORSTEP

“Now I’m up from 5am and it’s hectic family life till my wife comes home and does bedtime while I do the housework and fostering paperwork. I love the foster care training and meetings too.”

“I will be heartbroken when they move on but as long as it’s right for them.”

“I’d say think long and hard and go into it for the right reasons but the rewards are absolutely incredible.”

Check it out and see if you can foster for Salford City Council?

Note: the people featured in the images are models.

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:18 Page 9

COMMITTED TO

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION You’re welcome to ring to arrange a visit and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook

branwoodschool.co.uk Stafford Road, Monton, M30 9HN 0161 789 1054

OPEN EVENINGS for School Leavers We Are The Number One Top Performing GFE* College In Greater Manchester For 16-18s!

Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6QH

Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU

Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR

Chatsworth Road, Eccles, M30 9FJ

Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7QD

Monday 21 March

Monday 21 March

Tuesday 22 March

Wednesday 23 March

Thursday 24 March

5.30pm - 8.30pm

5.30pm - 8.30pm

5.30pm - 8.30pm

5.30pm - 8.30pm

5.30pm - 8.30pm

www.salfordcc.ac.uk 0161 631 5000 @salfordcc

/salfordcitycollege

@salfordcitycollege

@salfordcc *General Further Education

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

ON OUR DOORSTEP 9

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 10

HALF TERM EVENTS

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUM SALFORD MUSEUM AND FAMILY QUIZ ART GALLERY Fun quiz with a small prize at the end.

Sun 14th to Sun 21st February Note: Hall is closed Fri 19th & Sat 20th

1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per quiz (no booking required) CRAFT CORNER! Get creative at our making table.

Sun 14th to Sun 21st February Note: Hall is closed Fri 19th & Sat 20th)

1.00 - 4.00pm, FREE MEET THE MAIDS Meet a Tudor servant, find out about their life, and make your own peg doll.

Tue 16th February 10.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30 - 3.30pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) MEET THE MISTRESS Meet the lady of the house and make a beeswax tea light to take home.

Thu 18th February 10.30am - 12.30pm 1.30 - 3.30pm £1.00 per child (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251

HOLIDAY QUIZ Daily holiday quiz with a small prize!

Tue 16th to Fri 19th February 10.00am - 4.45pm £1.00 per quiz MEET MR RADCLYFFE Have a go with traditional toys at Lark Hill Place's toy shop.

Tue 16th Feb, 10-12pm & 1-3pm DRAWING WORKSHOP Join artist John Sculley to learn essential drawing skills.

Wed 17th Feb, 10-12pm & 1-3pm VICTORIAN WASHDAY Get hands on with some hard work.

Thu 18th February 10am, 11am, 1pm or 2pm £1.00 per child TOMLINSON'S SWEET SHOP Sweet treats to give away.

FREE! Donations welcome.

Fri 19th Feb, 10-12pm or 1-3pm Tel: 0161 778 0800

WALKDEN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL’S OUT! Multi sports, dance crafts and more for children 8-16yrs.

Mon 15th to Fri 19th February 10.00am - 4.00pm £2.00 per day Tel: 0161 778 0569 Email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk

THE LOWRY LITTLE ACTORS Celebrate the visit of Shrek in this fun & interactive drama workshop.

LITTLE ARTISTS Inspired by Shrek, make your own fairytale characters. Ages 5-11 years.

Mon 15th to Fri 19th February 11.00am daily, £3.50 (please book) Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM THE REAL ‘DAD’S ARMY’ Interactive family friendly exhibition Horrible Histories®: Blitzed Brits. Find out what life was like in WW2 Britain.

Dress up as a Home Guard, get up close with makeshift weapons.

Storytelling & craft sessions daily.

Sat 13th to Sun 22nd Feb, FREE Tel: 0161 836 4046 www.iwm.org.uk

Bridgford & Sons Funeral Services

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

www.bridgfordfuneralservices.co.uk

10 ON OUR DOORSTEP

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 11

I N FA N T A N D J U N IOR S C HO OL S

ages 4-7 and 7-11

BOLTON SCHOOL

THE VERY BEST START IN LIFE In our "outstanding"* state-of-the-art Infant School, Junior Girls' and Junior Boys' Schools we will fully develop your child's talents, preparing them for the very best of futures.

To learn more, visit us:

Infant and Junior Schools' Open Afternoon Thursday 21 April, 4.30pm-6.30pm Alternatively, you can arrange your personal tour of Bolton School during term-time by calling 01204 840201

Contact: 01204 840201 info@boltonschool.org

www.boltonschool.org

*EYFS ISI Report 2013

FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES PDA AT TES AND FOR NEWS, UPDA EVENTS OVER THE YEAR.

www.walkdentowncentre.co.uk www.walkdentowncentre.co.uk Walkden W alkden Town Town o Centre Centre @WalkdenTownCent @W WalkdenT a TownCent o

Walkden W alkden Town Town o Centre Centre

ON OUR DOORSTEP 11

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 12

Community News

A New Year, a New Challenge...

Manchester Dragoneers We are a Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team, members of Paddlers for Life. We encourage ladies (and some men) who have undergone treatment for Breast Cancer to come and join us on Saturday mornings at Debdale Outdoor Centre (Junction 24 of the M60) at 10.00am to take part in a fun and unique exercise.

Cancer Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy in 2018. We have two seasons to train and fund raise to take part in the wonderful event, which will see over 100 Breast Cancer Dragon Boat teams from all over the world joining together to celebrate life. Paddlers and Supporters are all very welcome.

It really is beneficial following BC treatment as the paddling action helps your upper body movement, restores energy levels and we are fully inclusive regardless of your athletic ability or age (average age 40 - 70). We are hoping to establish a full Manchester crew (22 ladies) to join us and train for the International Breast

For more details contact Ann Johnson: Email: ann.johnson57@btinternet.com or Tel: 07976 529708.

Ann is from Swinton herself and the team has paddlers and supporters from Monton, Swinton and Astley. The group take winter walks through Worsley and Christmas lunch at the Blue Bell.

Golden Charter Later Life Planning

50+ Funeral Plans Tailored funeral plans, guaranteed no more funeral costs to pay, no matter how far into the future they are required.

None of us like to think of a time when we are no longer here, but neither do we want to leave our families with associated cost and organisation of a funeral at a time when they will need to grieve.

Golden Charter provide...

Funeral Plans Will Writing Power of Attorney Property Protection trust Family Protection trust Contact Daniel: 07403

148 666

Email: danieljj.preston@gmail.co.uk www.50plusplans.co.uk 12 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 13

Regular Teenage Market in 2016!

’ s r e m r a f & craft market

FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET 2016 3rd Saturday Every Month 9.30am-2.00pm plus!

Extended and Teenage Market every other month February 20: Farmers’ & Craft Market + Extended & Teenage March 19: Farmers’ & Craft Market April 16: Farmers’ & Craft Market + Extended & Teenage May 21: Farmers’ & Craft Market June 18: Farmers’ & Craft Market + Extended & Teenage July 16: Farmers’ & Craft Market

For future events check our Facebook page EcclesShoppingCentreEccles

@ ecclesmall

For all enquiries Tel: 0161 707 3058 | Centre Management Suite, Unit 1 Boothway, Eccles Shopping Centre, M30 0EB FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

ON OUR DOORSTEP 13

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 14

Village Update

Roe Green Heritage Trail Our History Board is now in situ at last after many delays!! It stands just south of Roe Green playground, near the picnic tables on an attractive stone plinth, charting the fascinating history of Roe Green.

On opening ceremony was held on Saturday 14th November when our President Mrs. Joan Clay performed the unveiling ceremony, attended by many members of the public, the committee and Councillors.

27 points of interest are marked in sequence, making up a walk of approximately 2 miles taking you around Roe Green, Beesley Green, down the loopline and back up, touring sites such as Kempnough Hall, Beesley Bridge, Beesley Hall, Roe Green Church and sites

14 ON OUR DOORSTEP

where historical buildings no longer exist.

Trail maps are available from The Post Office, or members of the Friends of Roe Green Committee for a small charge.

They are pocket size but contain a wealth of information about the village.

It’s an informative and interesting walk definitely worth doing and learning more about our local area.

Friends of Roe Green was established in 2007 to protect and support the historic and traditional character of the village, which is a conservation area.

For more information visit FoRG at:www.friendsofroegreen.org.uk.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 15

NEW YEAR NEW YOU on t to spend A great gifs or Products Service Tel: 0161 790 3434 |117 Greenleach Lane Roe Green M28 2RS|www.haireden.co.uk Open: Mon - 8.30am to 5.30pm | Tues to Fri - 8.30am to 6pm | Sat - 8am to 4pm

STAY FRIZZ-FREE FOR 100 DAYS

Laser Tattoo Removal Laser Hair Removal (SHR) Carbon Laser Facials (Hollywood Peel)

Age Spot Removal Affordable Treatments FREE consultation & Patch Test Discount for multiple areas

Tel: 0161 703 3612 E: julietlaser@gmail.com • www.julietlaser.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 15

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 16

Village Update

FUNDING FOR REFURBISHMENT NEEDED Roe Green Play Park is at risk of closure. The existing equipment is in urgent need of refurbishment.

Parts of the play area are becoming dangerous and, due to its age, equipment cannot be replaced. Salford City Council has already taken sections away. The Council has limited funds available to repair and upgrade the park. Hence a committee of enthusiastic local parents was set up in November with the aim of raising £100,000 and driving forward the refurbishment plans.

We won Salford City Council's Recycle & Reward Scheme in December - resulting in our first grant of £1,000.

It has been a busy couple of months since the last update. Roe Green Play Park was shortlisted in December as one of the Council's good causes in its Recycle & Reward Scheme in the Worsley, Boothstown and Ellenbrook community area.

Please follow us on Roe Green Play Park and Roe Green Park for the latest information about the play park designs, our fundraising efforts in 2016 and how you can get involved.

Or, email us at roegreenpark@gmail.com.

It is really important that we get the thoughts and opinions of local residents and park users. A questionnaire was delivered to the local Roe Green area in December and January. We have also delivered them to the children at our local primary schools. If you didn’t receive one, please email us at roegreenpark@gmail.com. It's really important that we receive feedback and input from the community about your play park.

Get your car repaired for Winter!

Quality car paintwork repairs at a fraction of body shop costs WE COME TO YOU - Enjoy the convenience of a fully mobile service SAME DAY REPAIRS - Most repairs completed in a few hours FREE ESTIMATES - With absolutely no obligation FULLY GUARANTEED - Our repairs come with a lifetime guarantee

3 Bumper Scuffs 3 Paintworks Scratches 3 Kerbed Alloys 3 Minor Dents visit www.chipsaway.co.uk We accept all major credit and debit cards

For a free estimate call 0161 790 1755 or 07852 273983 16 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 17

Official Physiotherapists to the ASICS GREATER MANCHESTER MARATHON 2016 l CHARTERED l Other

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS specialising in RUNNING INJURIES

services include SPORTS MASSAGE, PILATES & CORE STABILITY classes l GAIT

ANALYSIS and RETUL BIKE FIT for optimisation of performance and injury prevention

Visit our website for more information from our physiotherapists and testimonials from our clients

www.athletematters.com Registered with all Health Insurance providers e.g. BUPA, AXA Our Clinics are located in Worsley, Cheadle and Preston Tel: 0161 702 9474 | Email: info@athletematters.com

AndreA GrAhAm Podiatrist/Chiropodist BSc (Hons) MSc Professional Development General & Specialist Foot health treatments available:-

l

CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

• Routine Foot Care – corn/callus reduction, nail care, simple insole provision

Sports Injury Specialists l Sports Massage l Pilates Classes

• Specialist Foot Health Screening for people with diabetes

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

Tel: 0161 702 9474 Forrester Street, Roe Green, Worsley, M28 2JL www.worsleyphysioclinic.co.uk l www.athletematters.com Registered with all Health Insurance Companies

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

Home visits, or daytime appointments and Thursday evening available at

Worsley Physio Clinic Forrester Street, Roe Green To arrange an appointment

Tel: 07732 472307

ON OUR DOORSTEP 17

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 18

794 3434 2 Pennyblack Court Worsley, M28 2PD 141 THE GREEN WORSLEY

41 CALDWELL AVENUE ASTLEY

• Prime Location on Worsley Green • 3 Double Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms

• Spacious Family Home • Viewing Highly Recommended

£525,000

£135,000

110A MILL BROW WORSLEY

83 CASTLEWAY SWINTON

• Idyllic Character Cottage • Your Retreat from the Modern World

• Move in to condition • Three Good Size Bedrooms

£99,950

£369,950

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR HOME? LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER Unlike most agents Cardwells will not charge you upfront fees and we give you more for FREE

NO SALE NO COMMISSION FREE EPC FREE Floor Plans FREE Quality Photography FREE Rightmove Premium Listing FREE Valuation *(Subject to terms and conditions)

NO UPFRONT COSTS!

Welcoming Kim as the new Manager of our Worsley office

WORSLEY | WORSLEY@CARDWELLS.CO.UK | 0161 794 3434 18 ON OUR DOORSTEP

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 19

ON OUR DOORSTEP 19

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 20

Competition!

Win a SUNDAY CARVERY for FOUR at THE DINING ROOMS, Worsley Park This is your chance to win a 4-course Sunday Carvery for four people, with tea and coffee to complete your meal!

The Dining Rooms at Worsley Park This AA Rosette restaurant offers a contemporary dining experience where guests will enjoy modern British dishes with a fashionable twist in the fresh surroundings of The Dining Rooms at Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

The North West of England has some of the finest producers and suppliers in the UK and we are delighted to champion their produce.

Open 7 days a week, serving Breakfast, Dinner and Sunday Carvery.

For more information or to make a reservation:(t) 0161 975 2000 (w) MarriottWorsleyPark.co.uk For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your:NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “Sunday Carvery”) Deadline: Friday, 4th March 2016 Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 2QT Tel: 0161 975 2000

DRIVERS WANTED! GREAT INCENTIVES OFFERED! Please quote “Doorstep” when enquiring 20 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 21

LOCAL MAN 27 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Following our Christmas Collection at the Ellesmere Shopping Centre, in which 17 Local School Choirs performed, we would like to thank everyone involved in contributing. The total raised was £5,080. ALL THE PROCEEDS will be distributed to mainly local charities and international charities.

Anyone interested in joining the Rotary Club please write to Warren Mottram, Worsley Court House, Barton Road,Worsley, Manchester M28 2PB

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

• Plumbing • Heating • Joinery • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Roofing • Brickwork • Extensions

• Glazing • Gutters • Pointing • PVC Fascia Boards • Storm Damage • Windows & Doors • Lock Replacement

“ no job too small, very reasonable rates” CALL JACK ON

07775 585 184 or 0161 278 6325

ON OUR DOORSTEP 21

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 22

6-16 Church Street • Eccles Manchester • M30 0BL (Next to railway station)

Tel: 0808 178 7195 Email: sales@boothsltd.com

LARGE SHOWROOM WITH A SELECTION OF PREMIUM MANUFACTURERS! Fast FREE delivery of Sofas • Beds • Adjustable Beds* • Electric Riser Recliner Chairs* (*VAT Free)

WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE Tel: 0808 178 7195

22 ON OUR DOORSTEP

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 23

Buy online at www.boothsfurnitureltd.co.uk Freephone: 0808 178 7195 Email: sales@boothsltd.com

SAL

E

Most mattresses in stock!

Free 24hr delivery available now!

6-16 Church Street • Eccles Manchester • M30 0BL (Next to railway station)

www.boothsfurnitureltd.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 23

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 24

Community News

Salford's in bloom with new RHS Garden in Worsley Worsley New Hall: Built 1840-1845, demolished in 1949

It’s blooming good news for local residents who will be able to enjoy a national RHS garden on their doorstep. In a spectacular coup for the city, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announced plans to bring back to life the lost historic grounds at Worsley New Hall in Salford.

The 156 acre site forms part of the third Duke of Bridgewater’s estate and adjoins the Bridgewater Canal in Worsley.

City Mayor Ian Stewart said: “This is a major national project which is a long-term investment not just for Salford but for the whole of Greater Manchester. It is a project on the scale of and with the impact of MediaCityUK in terms of being a game changer for our city and will bring life to the heart of the Northern Powerhouse.

RHS’ commitment to deliver this ambitious project is testimony to the city’s continued transformation.”

Planned to open in 2019, the stunning new RHS Garden is the result of collaboration between the owners of the historic estate, Peel Land and Property, Salford City Council and the RHS. It will join the RHS’ current portfolio of gardens at Wisley in Surrey, Rosemoor in Devon, Hyde Hall in Essex and Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. RHS Garden Bridgewater forms part of their wider ten year £160 million national investment programme’ to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

RHS Director General, Sue Biggs, says: “We always thought it would take us longer to find our Fifth Garden, but with its beautiful landscapes, good public transport links and outstanding location, Worsley New Hall was an opportunity we couldn’t miss.”

The renowned landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith has been appointed to create an overall master plan for RHS Garden Bridgewater which will forge links with regional educational bodies to develop new apprenticeship and student programmes.

Public engagement will be extensive and include volunteering and learning opportunities as well as community events.

Horticultural highlights will include the restoration of the ten acre Walled Kitchen Garden, one of the largest in the UK; recreating and developing historical features such as the tree lined Garden Approach and recovering the Terraces, which sit between the lake and the site of the lost Worsley New Hall. The RHS will also build a new Learning Centre for schools for the benefit of thousands of young people in the region.

John Whittaker, Chairman of The Peel Group said: “The RHS are perfect to bring this area to life and the Fifth Garden will leave an incredible legacy for the people of Salford.”

The RHS has been the force behind the nation’s gardening for over 200 years, enriching lives through plants and helping to make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

How the gardens at Worsley New Hall once looked

24 ON OUR DOORSTEP

The Lake on site in present day

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 25

ARE YOU CONFUSED ABOUT THE PENSION FREEDOM CHANGES? Confused about your Pension Freedom Changes and how best to access your pension savings at retirement?

Irlam Estates Financial Services offer professional, friendly advice and can help guide you through the different options at retirement so you can make sure you are making the right decision at one of the most important times of your life.

Follow us:

Irlam Estates Financial Services

@IrlamEstatesFS

Contact one of our team on 0161 777 9797 or visit us at www.irlamestatesfs.co.uk The value of investments and any income ome from them can fall as well as rise. You o m may not get back the amount originally invested. HM Revenue and Customs practice and the law relating to taxation are complex and subject to individual circumstances and changes which cannot be foreseen.

Widdows Pilling & Co Long established, highly experienced local solicitors based in Worsley...

We can offer expert advice in the following areas: Probate & Estate Administration Wills & Estate Planning Court of Protection matters & Lasting Power of Attorney Matrimonial and family law Residential conveyancing including buying & selling houses, flats & apartments and Council Right to Buy, New Builds, re–mortgages & transfer of equity Personal Injury Litigation including accidents at work & road traffic accidents

Tel: 0161 790 1825

www.widdows-pilling.co,uk enquiries@widdows-pilling.co.uk

THE MANSE | 2B MEMORIAL ROAD | WALKDEN | WORSLEY | MANCHESTER | M28 3AQ FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

ON OUR DOORSTEP 25

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 26

Your Beauty Problems Answered Q: I have lines around my lips and mouth ­ what products can you recommend?

A: We have various lip treatments to treat the skin on and around the mouth. Dermal filler is ideal to permanently and dramatically fill and smooth lines.

Q: I have very ght/dry skin from running outdoors in the cold winter months...however I am s ll ge ng spots! What can I do?

A: The superficial layers of the skin are dehydrated and your skin needs treatment. If the skin loses water via environmental damage or central heating, it will produce oil to compensate ­ hence the breakouts. Drinking water will not remedy this. You will need a product to rehydrate the skin. Pop in for a free consultation/chat and samples to try.

Q. Which is be er ­ injectable muscle relaxers or a facial?

A: A question o en asked but unfortunately they work hand in hand. Injectable muscle relaxers do just that; relax the muscle. A facial will treat the skin, not the muscle. A good skincare routine will give you healthy balanced skin which can be enhanced with injectable cosmetics. We offer free skin scanning and digital skin tests and can advise the best way forward for you.

Q: I get small lumps of skin around my collar on my shirt and beard. What are they?

A: They sound like skin tags from friction. Our nurse can remove them but we would need to see them first to give an accurate treatment recommendation.

Here are just some of the treatments we offer.....

Laser Hair Removal Facial Thread Vein Reduction Laser Skin Rejuvenation & Acne Treatment Microdermabrasion Peels Medical needling Cosmetic Injectables Dermal Fillers Leg Vein Treatment Cellulite Reduction Laser Lipolysis (inch loss/fat loss) OFF Environ Electrical Facials YOUR FIRST Dermalogica Skin Treatments FACIAL Beauty and Holistic Treatments Quote “On Our Deep Tissue Massage Doorstep” Skin Scanning & Digital Skin Testing Free Consultations

25%

WORSLEY LASER CLINIC 2A Ackerley House • Forrester St • Roe Green • Worsley • M28 2JL

Tel: 0161 7991 808 or 07435 782200 26 ON OUR DOORSTEP

www.worsley-laser-clinic.co.uk email: info@worsley-laser-clinic.co.uk VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 27

Real Results for Real People Do you know ALL the areas of the face which can be treated?

Forehead

Frown

Tear trough

Temple Laughter lines

Nose Lips

Cheek Nose to mouth lines Chin Décolleté

Mole removal Neck

Perhaps you’ve been considering the surgical option?

Dynamic Facial Assessment

A growing number of patients are seeing fantastic results.

Interested? – ask about a surgical consultation.

The path to anatomic grading of upper, mid and lower face, which allows the development of a treatment plan which will upgrade your look.

We can…...smooth lines, increase volume, provide lift and definition

Book your FREE consultation now!

Please contact our Aesthetic Nurse, Janine Ogden, RGN, NIP on 07766 774464 or telephone the Worsley Laser Clinic on 07435 782200 or call in to book an appointment at Ackerley House, Forrester Street, Worsley M28 2JL. Tweet or Facebook us ON OUR DOORSTEP 27

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 28

WEDDINGS 2016 is a leap year and on February 29th ladies can propose to their partner!

For some wedding inspiration visit one of the many local wedding shows.

Plus we feature a selection of great venues and wedding suppliers on our doorstep.

Wedding Shows 28 Feb

BUILE HILL PARK HALL, Salford, M6 8GL

28 Feb

MACRON STADIUM, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 6JW 11-4pm

11-3.30pm

12 - 13 Mar EVENTCITY, Nr. Trafford Centre, M41 7TB

10-5pm

20 Mar

SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE, Swinton, M27 5AW

11-4pm

3 April

NOVOTEL, Worsley, M28 2YA

11-3pm

17 April

BURY TOWN HALL, Bury, BL9 0SW

11-4pm

24 April

BOLTON ARENA, Bolton, BL6 6LB

11-4pm

22 May

LOWRY THEATRE, Salford Quays M50 3AZ

12-4pm

18 Sept

MARRIOTT WORSLEY PARK, Worsley, M28 2QT

11-3pm

Wedding day PamPering PRE-WEDDING BEAUTY PACKAGE Luxury Darphin 1hour Facial Tailored to suit your skin type to brighten & revitalise your skin for your big day or

Caci Non-Surgical 1 hour Facial Designed to lift, tone, firm & leave your skin with a wonderful glow

Mini Manicure and Pedicure We also offer:

Hairdressing Services Waxing, Hot Shell & Relaxation Massage, and more...

Including Artistic gloss 21 day polish

Eyebrow Shape, Eyebrow Lash & Tint Tint test required 48 hours before treatment

St Tropez Spray Tanning

Salon Vert

Express or original to give you a natural glow

BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING

on production of this advert

161 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, M28 2RS

Package can be tailored to suit your needs, with other like for like treatments.

T: 0161 799 7651 www.salonvertbeauty.co.uk 28 ON OUR DOORSTEP

SPECIAL OFFER! Only £100

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 29

WEDDINGS

SUNDAY 28TH FEB

Wedding Open Day

11AM-4PM

Join us for a delightful day of all things weddings at Leigh Sports Village Stadium.

All couples searching for their perfect venue are

whilst viewing our function suites dressed for wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.

Meet some of our recommended suppliers and chat to our events team regarding your special day and what our unique venue has to offer.

Register your attendance today:

Packages available from ÂŁ19.95 per person

www.leighsportsvillage.co.uk kim.taylor@leighsportsvillage.co.uk

Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY 3 minutes from A580 s from M6 Jn 23 (Haydock Park) 8 minutes s from M60 Jn 14 14 minutes

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

ON OUR DOORSTEP 29

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 30

30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 31

WEDDINGS

Dream Weddings at

Worsley Park

Above: Tom Left: Kelly

A dream wedding needs a dream team, and at Worsley Park we would love to be yours!

Whatever your vision is for your big day, we are here to make it happen. We’ll be at your side every step of the way to ensure everything – from the setting, your bedrooms, the food and the drinks – is just how you want it. All you need to do is relax and enjoy yourselves.

Wedding Coordinator Kelly Court has worked at Worsley Park for 8 years helping over 400 couples plan their big day. Kelly’s invaluable event experience makes her the perfect planner to assist your wedding.

Executive Chef Tom Gardner has worked for Marriott for 17 years. He began his career as an apprentice chef growing from strength to strength and is now Executive chef at Worsley Park. With a passion for geography Tom sources high quality, local products to create the best dishes on his menus.

Worsley Park is the perfect choice for the most important day of your life – one that will be remembered by your loved ones and treasured by you.

For a wedding appointment or further details please do not hesitate to contact Kelly: Tel: 0161 975 7188

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

2 Elms Square, Bury New Rd Whitefield M45 7SZ

Tel: 0161 796 0239 Special Offers for Couples Everything you need to relax and unwind...

Sports Massage • Aromatherapy Massage Swedish Massage • Hot Stone Massage Thai Oil Massage • Reflexology • Facials Body Scrubs • Body Wraps • Waxing Free unlimited parking outside Total Fitness

Become a member and save 15% on all treatments www.aromathaispa.co.uk info@aromathaispa.co.uk @aromathai_spa ON OUR DOORSTEP 31

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 32

WEDDINGS

Celebrate

at The Ellesmere Sports Club

Here at The Ellesmere Sports Club, we want to help make your Wedding a day to remember for all the right reasons!

food, cooked on site, for you, your family and friends to enjoy whilst celebrating your special day. Our food packages have a range of vegetarian and child-friendly options too.

We understand that your Big day is like no other We are on hand to advise and support you in all day, and we can offer a range of packages to suit aspects of planning, including your style for the day. Set behind room decoration, table plans, woodlands with beautiful south Set behind photography, floral arrangements, facing aspects, including a large woodlands with wedding etiquette and wedding lawn area, we can also host stunning marquee weddings. beautiful south cakes to help make your celebration a truly special occasion. facing aspects Our Sutherland Suite, complete Conveniently situated in Worsley, with conservatory, boasts a newly and close to motorway links, we refurbished bar for 2016 and can seat up to 100 can have ample parking, easy people. We have a selection of packages Newly wheelchair access and offer available from canapes with a full Wedding Refurbished exclusive access to The Breakfast to buffet options, our in-house Sutherland Suite. Why not call caterers will accommodate to suit all budgets, Sutherland today to arrange a viewing? providing you with high quality and delicious Suite Bar

For more details visit www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk

or call Kelly, our Club Manager

Tel: 0161 790 2376 32 ON OUR DOORSTEP

@ellesmere_sport

THE ELLESMERE SPORTS CLUB Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 2RZ

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 33

MOST WANTED: JEWELS Proposals Bridalwear of Swinton share their insight into one of the hottest trends for 2016

February is the month of love, Valentines, flowers and in some cases diamonds!

Traditionally Valentine’s Day is a time when men & women propose and many couples actually tie the knot with the start of spring round the corner.

Jewels are key to proposals and this year jewels are appearing on the bridal catwalks in a big way!

The more recent trend for lace is still there but stunning jewelled dresses are on the ‘most wanted’ list of many brides and are adorning the catwalks.

One of the leading wedding dress designers in this vein is Kitty Chen!

Here at Proposals on Partington Lane, Swinton, we stock Kitty’s dresses from figure hugging to ballgown with as little or as many jewels as you feel would suit you and your day! They really are truly stunning, so why not bring the glamour of Hollywood to your wedding and ensure you feel exquisite on your big day by visiting us.

KittyChen “Ariana” Mermaid Silhouette, Sweetheart Neckline, Dropped Waist, Floor Length Gown, Fabric: Tulle & Lace Colours: Champagne, Ivory or White

FORTHCOMING WEDDING SHOWS 28th February 2016 Buile Hill Park 20th March 2016 Swinton Town Hall 3rd April 2016 Novotel Worsley Doors open at 11.00am Catwalk shows commence 1.30-2.00pm VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

KittyChen “Ariana”

KITTYCHEN COUTURE A young energetic designer from Los Angeles whose dresses we launched here in the North of England at Proposals Bridalwear, February 2015.

Kitty Chen is a unique, passionate and innovative designer and has become a industry dynamo with sexy and elegant styles wowing brides and grooms worldwide.

Always keeping the end goal of 'the perfect dress' in the front of her mind, Kitty's attention to detail and her skill at combining fabrics, laces, silhouettes and colors have set her apart from the competition.

B R I D A LW E A R Proposals Bridalwear: 0161 211 0041 Mens Formal Hire: 0161 794 5200 69 Partington Lane • Swinton • M27 5SR ON OUR DOORSTEP 33

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:19 Page 34

Divine Lingerie We are Divine Lingerie. A cut above the rest when it comes to lingerie and swimwear.

At Divine Lingerie we offer a full bra fitting service, tailoring and detailing to suit your needs. We have a fully trained team ready to help anytime.

We offer a vast range of services from Bridal wear to Swimwear and we even provide for the garment needs of the gentlemen in your lives.

We`ll even email him so he`ll never forget an anniversary!

Divine Lingerie & Swimwear is an independent business that has been established for three years in the heart of Boothstown. We pride ourselves on our quality underwear, our experience within the industry but more importantly; our keen eye for detail to

ensure that you leave with beautiful lingerie that fits.

We have a huge range of Bridal wear to suit every woman. From the biggest necessity to even the smallest of details, we have you covered for that special day.

Bridal underwear always has to be perfect, and we have a range to meet everyone's needs and taste. Stockings, garters, lace corsets and satin nightwear are available for your 2016 wedding.

Don't forget Valentines Day is approaching, so call in to see our gorgeous lingerie and we gift wrap for free.

Contact us: 0161 DivineLingerieBoothstown

34 ON OUR DOORSTEP

478 8428

E: DivineLingerie@outlook.com

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 35

WEDDINGS

Your wedding day with us

SWINTON PARK

An ideal venue for your wedding reception, offering a high standard of facilities and services in a perfect surrounding for both small and large wedding parties.

Our friendly professional team takes great pride in their attention to detail and make every effort to ensure that your special day is both memorable and enjoyable for both you and your guests.

Swinton Park has banqueting facilities suitable from the more intimate parties of 10 right up to a larger reception for over 150 guests.

We have packages to make your occasion memorable and hassle-free:

Full Day Wedding packages from £3,000 Evening Only packages available Bespoke Wedding Packages

Swinton Park Golf Club East Lancashire Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5LX T: 0161 727 4022 • e: info@spgolf.co.uk

www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 35

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 36

36 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 37

a&c

Unit 7 Stand ield Centre • Leigh Road Boothstown • M28 1FB

hardware & gifts

Visit us for...

Tel: 0161 790 4997 Email: ac.hardware@hotmail.co.uk

PREMIUM GIFTS

• Ashleigh & Burwood Fragrance Oil Lamps • Bomb Cosmetics Handmade Soaps & Treats • Natural & Organic Hand & Face Creams • Tea lights • Aromatherapy & Scented Candles • Jewellery • Greeting Cards for all Occasions

GARDENING SUPPLIES • Garden Tools • Fertilisers • Hozelock spares • Compost • Pest Control • Patio Cleaner

HARDWARE • Screws & Fixings • Sealants • Tools • Power Tools • Electrical • Plumbing • Decorating

Agents for all types of

DRY CLEANING and ALTERATIONS New Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom @ A&C Hardware in partnership with Woodwards Bespoke Bathrooms All types of Joinery Specialising in Period Feature & Restoration Work

FULLY FITTED KITCHENS & BEDROOMS All types of Kitchens, Classic & Modern, from Basic to Bespoke Kitchen Make-overs

Tel: 0161 790 4997

email: kamdevelopments@hotmail.co.uk • www.kamdevelopments.co.uk All aspects of bathroom installations:WET ROOMS EN SUITES DISABLED WET ROOMS FULL TILING SERVICE WALLS & FLOOR RADIATORS LIGHTING FANS COMPLETE BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS to MINOR REFURBISHMENTS 20 years experience family run business • No jobs too big or small

Tel: 07506 761925 or 0161 790 4997 FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

ON OUR DOORSTEP 37

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 38

Paintings by Joseph Parry (1808): Eccles Wakes

ECCLES “WAKES” Readers of a certain age may well recall that when we were children there existed a traditional holiday period known as “Wakes Weeks”. In Eccles this was generally the last week of August and the first in September, but the timing varied from town to town.

Throughout Lancashire and parts of Cheshire, this was the time when entire towns downed tools, quit their looms and packed off to Blackpool and other resorts for our annual holiday.

Such a phenomenom no longer exists but it persisted in Eccles and other towns until the 1950s when it died, along with the cotton industry and the coal mines. By then all knowledge of the origin of this curious holiday time had been lost and of the ancient festival that the “Wakes” commemorated. Travelling fairs would occupy a former mill site on Liverpool Road and the fair itself became known as “the Wakes”.

PIETY It is believed that the Wakes owed their origins to an annual celebration of the Dedication of the local Parish Church to its Patron Saint and was a purely religious occasion. It probably started in the 13th or 14th century when parishes were much greater in extent and sparsely populated than is the case in the present day. In the case of Eccles , for example, the parish was vast and extended as far as Deane, now a suburb of Bolton. However, distance was irrelevant, all parishioners were expected to attend the annual anniversary of the Dedication. So, on poor roads and all weather conditions, the faithful left their 38 ON OUR DOORSTEP

villages in procession and made their way to the church of St. Mary the Virgin in Eccles on the first Sunday after August 25th each year.

Before setting out they collected rushes on a cart to play their part in refreshing the earthen floor of the Church. As time went by the carts became decorated, the walkers wore their best attire and a spirit of competition existed between different districts.

There was entertainment in the form of Morris Dancing and singing and dance enlivened each procession. It was a holiday after all, three days in which to meet distant friends and relatives.

The population of Eccles would swell from that of a village to more like a small town and enterprising locals would set up stalls offering refreshments and trinkets to the pilgrims in the church yard.

The Wakes retained its religious focus until The Reformation of Henry VIII, but after this movement had taken effect any practices which were identified as Catholic ritual, were suppressed throughout the Country - with one notable exception, the North West. Here they morphed into an annual social event, an opportunity for merrymaking !

REVELRY Tolerated in Tudor times the Wakes had a much tougher challenge in the Puritan 17th century.

These religious zealots detested any activity which smacked of enjoyment and Eccles Parish Church had such a Vicar. Yet still the Wakes survived, albeit in, no doubt, a subdued fashion in those difficult times. Eccles Wakes found new vigour after the Puritans and blossomed VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 39

Local History

into almost a regional attraction.. No longer was it a pious social occasion, it became, year on year, ever more ambitious and boisterous...

Outdoor “sports” were introduced and all manner of competitions – the more outrageous and sillier the better! The event was no longer in the Churchyard, it had migrated to the length of Church Street and down around the Cross. Further still, a horse racing course existed at the present-day Recreation Ground.

Outdoor “sports” were introduced which involved foot races, “A one mile race for a Smock”. Competitions of all kinds and absurdity: a dancing competition for Old Maids; a smoking competition for the same; feats of strength; chasing a greased pig, presumably to get it as a prize; “Gurning” through a horse collar to achieve the ugliest face; a competition to eat the greatest amount of thick porridge. At Prestwich Wakes they had another eating race eating 3lbs of treacle and bread!

And with all this there was drinking, lots of drinking, a three day binge of drinking! To say that anarchy prevailed for the period of the Wakes, would be an understatement. Songs dedicated to the Eccles Wakes were written and sung in the pubs of the town with men and women equally participating – including the brawling.

CRUELTY By the early 1800s the brutal practices of Bull-baiting and Cockfighting were being eliminated across the Country following the strenuous campaigning of “Humanity Dick” Martin, an Irish MP who led the fight to found the RSPCA in later years. But NOT in Eccles. The now notorious Eccles Wakes proudly featured not only bullbaiting and cockfighting, but also Bear-baiting and the same torment for badgers!

In 1832 the organisers announced that “the most ancient, loyal, national, constitutional and lawful diversion, Bull-Baiting, in all its primitive excellence for which this place (Eccles) has long been noted”, would be a major attraction. This always took place in the centre of the town close to the Cross. There stood a sturdy stone pillar (possibly a remnant of an earlier Cross) to which a bull would be

chained. The hapless animal would then be set upon by 3 dogs in turn, then given a “breather” before enduring the same ordeal through the day.

Cockfighting was also very popular and a Cockpit existed on the site of the present Eccles Town Hall. An opportunity for gambling on a large scale at the expense of brutally maimed cockerels... If this was not enough the Kings Head pub promised bull, bear and badger baiting throughout the day!

NOTORIETY The infamy of Eccles Wakes badly damaged the reputation of the growing town. The violence, damage and general mayhem, not to mention the debauched behaviour so distressing to Victorian sensitivities, stirred local notables to action. In 1877 the Eccles Local Board, the committee responsible for administration of the Town took extreme measures. They petitioned the Home Secretary, a senior Member of National Government, to BAN the Eccles Wakes.

Not, we should note, all other surviving Wakes of neighbouring Lancashire towns, but Eccles Wakes in particular! The deed was done and around 600 years of “fun” was eliminated.

All that now exists to remind us of those decadent days is a mural on the wall of a building close to the Church.

Originally by artist Ed Povey, in 1980 it, vividly depicts all the activities of the Wakes celebrations. In need of repair it was repainted

by Chris Butcher and Sarah Yates in 2012.

Those were the days...

Written by John Kirwin ON OUR DOORSTEP 39

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 40

A J Prady Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Decorators

M DUFFIN 3 Property Repairs 3 Chimneys 3 Roofs 3 Pointing 3 Gutters Free Estimates

Tel: 0161 789 6640 Mob: 07944 729 608

Established since 1980 City & Guilds Qualified • Reliable & Professional • Highest Quality Finish • Fully Insured • Plastering & Coving Services also For a free, no obligation quotation call Alan:­

Tel: 0161 793 8230 Mob: 07985 436 009 75 Eccles Road, Swinton, M27 5GB www.ajpradydecorators.co.uk

Professional TV Wall Mounting Service & Design TV Aerial Installations • Home Networking Additional TV / SKY Points • CCTV installation 30 years of Industry experience • Fully Insured FOR ALL ENQUIRIES SPEAK TO JAMES 40 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Tel: 07719 032972

www.worsleytvsolutions.co.uk

email: worsleytvsolutions@yahoo.co.uk

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 41

Lancashire Plank

Furniture Company

STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? uPVC WINDOW OR DOOR PROBLEMS?

• Bespoke furniture manufacturers • Solid wood, hand made in Bolton • Quality furniture at affordable prices • Visitors welcome during normal office hours or at weekend by appointment Unit 5 Undershore Business Park, Brookside Road, Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2SE

www.lancashireplank.com|Tel: 01204 380300

Before

After

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE OR SURVEY

Window Wise Tel: 0161 744 0009

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

ON OUR DOORSTEP 41

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 42

42 ON OUR DOORSTEP

FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 43

ON OUR DOORSTEP 43

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 44

What’s On FEBRUARY & MARCH 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 meetings: Sat 20th February Sat 26th March 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Facebook: Greater Manchester Homebirth Support Group Tel: 07925 518062 NEW BEGINNINGS Winton Library Health Improvement activity:Social coffee morning, have a cuppa and a chat whilst making new friends.

Mondays to 21st March 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 603 4277 or 0800 952 1000 MONTON VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSALS St Peter and Pauls Church, M6 8JR New members are always welcome.

No auditions required just enthusiasm and commitment to weekly rehearsals.

To join please come along to a rehearsal or contact the secretary.

Tuesdays (term time only) 7.00 - 9.00pm FREE Tel: 07864 895141 Email: montonvoices@gmail.com WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join our 50th birthday celebrations with entertainment by Rob Mason.

Everyone welcome. Booking required.

Mon 1st February, 7.30pm £3.00 (book in advance) Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783

44 ON OUR DOORSTEP

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions.

SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 2nd February, 4.00-7.00pm Karen Smith - 0161 607 1961 WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN Bridgewater School, Worsley Wed 9th March, 7.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 793 2728 LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN St Paul Peel Mon 14th March, 6.00pm Vincent Nash - 0161 779 8071 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our February meetings with guest speakers:Tue 9th February Arthur Cross: Mera Peak in the Himalayas Tue 23rd February Brian Hallsworth: Urban Wildlife 7.30pm £1.00 (includes refreshments) Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Brian Seymour, retired headmaster and actor.

Refreshments provided.

Wed 17th February 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR ANDREW & ANDREA YOUNG St Paul’s Church, Monton The Team Vicar at St Paul's, Andrew Young, and his wife Andrea are leaving Monton to work for CMS in Nepal after 11 years of living in the heart of the community. Join us for an informal Service of Thanksgiving for their time in Monton followed by tea & cake. All welcome.

Sun 28th February 3.00pm FREE (voluntary collection for CMS) Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373

CAR WASH & COFFEE MORNING St Paul’s Church, Monton The young people and their leaders from the Eccles Team of Churches are raising funds to cover the costs of this year's Young People's Weekend Away. Bring your car to the Vicarage at 3 Egerton Road, Monton then join us for tea, coffee & homemade cakes in the Community Room whilst your car is being superwashed!

Sat 5th March 10.30am - 12.00pm £5.00 (small donation for refreshments) Tony Wood: 0161 790 3373 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House AGM with cheese and wine!

Everyone welcome.

Mon 7th March, 7.30pm £3.00 Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Jean Coward.

Title "Four Cemeteries".

Refreshments provided.

Wed 16th March 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 BABY EVENT Holyrood Church New and used baby items for sale.

Tables are £15.00 and can be booked with Liz Russell.

Refreshments will be available.

Sat 19th March 10.00am - 2.00pm 50p entry Adults, Children FREE Liz Russell: 07487 846137 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our March meetings with guest speakers:Tue 8th March AGM, followed by Speaker Bob Splaine - My Life with the Ghurkas.

Tue 22nd March Speaker TBA 7.30pm £1.00 (includes refreshments) Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 45

What’s On

Family Activities SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE The Lowry Weekly art activity for children and their families in our Lookout space for families. Taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and outside 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 CREATION STATION Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us every weekend and see what you can make at our craft table!

Suitable for families and young children. This is a weekly event.

Saturdays & Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm FREE (no booking required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 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 7th February Sun 6th March 1.00 - 4.00pm £1.00 per child (booking not required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 LARK HILL PLACE SWEET SHOP Salford Museum and Art Gallery Join us the first Sunday each month and visit Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop on our recreated Victorian street, Lark Hill Place and pick up some sweet treats! This is a monthly event, suitable for all.

Sun 7th February Sun 6th March 12.30 - 3.00pm FREE (donations welcome) Tel: 0161 778 0800 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET: ROMEO & JULIET FAMILY FUN DAY The Lowry Fun for all the family in this unique opportunity to meet the company of Birmingham Royal Ballet, see the costumes, take part in creative activities and even have your face painted! Takes place in The Lookout.

Sat 5th March, 12.00 - 1.30pm FREE (places must be booked) Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com THE WITCHES BY ROALD DAHL The Lowry Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches detest children - they want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. One brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good. With talented actor-musicians, original music & mind-boggling illusions!

Mon 21st to Sat 26th March 7.00pm (plus some matinees) £19.00 Tel: 0843 208 6000

Health & Fitness OVER 50’S EXERCISE Boothstown Community Centre Health Improvement activity:Gentle exercise class for over 50’S followed by optional weigh in and healthy eating session. Learn new recipes and fun ways to keep in shape.

Mondays, 2.00pm - 3.30pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 HEALTHY HIPS AND HEARTS Kemball House, Monton A gentle weekly exercise class for the older person. Everyone welcome.

Mondays, 10.30 - 11.30am FREE Louise: 07928 522308 FREE NHS HEALTH CHECKS Health Improvement activity:Free for 40 -74 year olds. 20 minute check measuring height, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol.

Eccles Town Hall Tuesdays, 12.30 - 4.00pm Boothstown Community Centre Wednesdays, 9.30am - 1.00pm FREE (booking required) Tel: 0800 952 1000

BIRTHING BASICS THE HAPPY BIRTHING COMPANY If you have been putting off thinking about birth and it seems to be creeping up on you, then our Birthing Basics sessions are the ideal solution. Learn key ways to cope with labour and birth in just 2 hours.

Tuesdays 2nd & 16th February 1st & 15th March 10.00am - 12.00pm £25.00 (booking essential) 253 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PS Tel: 07925 518 062 to book

WEDNESDAY WALK Clifton Country Park A two hour circular walk, exploring the countryside around Clifton; to Moses Gate, Phillips Park, along the Outwood Trail, or up to Clifton Moss.

There ares many places to explore!

Wednesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 793 4219 BLACKLEACH BIKE RIDES Blackleach Country Park Improve fitness, meet new people and enjoy the scenery of Blackleach.

Adults only. Suitable for all fitness levels. Bikes can be hired in advance.

Thursdays, 11.30am - 1.00pm until 31st March FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 / 0161 779 8076 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, 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE Tel: 0800 952 1000 BIKE RIDE: THE OUTWOOD TRAIL Clifton Country Park Ride from Clifton down to Phillip's Park and then up the amazing Outwood Trail, returning to Clifton through Ringley Village. Suitable for bikes with hybrid/off-road tyres. For adults or families with children 12yrs+ Sun 28th February 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 ON OUR DOORSTEP 45

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 46

BIKE RIDE: LINNYSHAW LOOPLINE Blackleach Country Park A ride around the old railway tracks surrounding Walkden, now leafy wildlife corridors. Suitable for bikes with off-road/hybrid tyres.

Sat 19th March 10.00 - 11.30am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk BIKE RIDE: WORSLEY CIRCULAR Eccles Train Station Meet at Eccles Train Station for a ride around some off-road trails in Worsley and Eccles, including Sustrans Route 55. Suitable for bikes with off-road/hybrid tyres.

Sun 20th March 10.00 - 11.30am FREE (booking essential) Tel: 0161 793 4219

46 ON OUR DOORSTEP

Kids Activities ONCE UPON A TIME… Ordsall Hall Museum Story, craft and song session for under 5s and their parents. Term time.

Wednesday, 9.45 - 10.45am £1.00 per child Tel: 0161 872 0251 TINY TOTS RAMBLE 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 UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Active weekly workshop for your little one to explore their creativity and have tons of fun! Wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Ages 2½ - 4½.

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

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 5th February Fri 4th March 11.00am £3.50 (£1.75 Salford Residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 STORY-RHYMETIME Stories, rhymes, crafts and play. A fun way to help babies and children develop their listening, thinking and talking skills. Up to 4yrs. Term time: Walkden Gateway Library Tuesdays, 9.30pm Winton Library Tuesdays, 11.00am Worsley Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Swinton Gateway Library Thursdays, 2.00pm Free, 20p refreshments www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 47

What’s On

Special Activities BRIDGEWATER CANAL VOLUNTEERS Work outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people whilst maintaining and improving the green spaces that border the canal. For adults only.

WOODLAND MANAGEMENT Duke’s Drive, Monton: Wed 3rd February, 10am-3pm (Meet at Duke’s Drive car park)

WILLOW COPPICING Sale Water Park: Wed 17th February, 10am-1pm (Meet outside the Visitor’s Centre)

WILLOW PLANTING Duke’s Drive: Thu 18th February, 10am-2pm WILLOW WEAVING Duke’s Drive: Wed 2nd March, 10am-3pm Thu 3rd March, 10am-3pm Must book at www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

FRUIT TREE PLANTING Duke’s Drive: Sun 20th March, 10am-3pm FREE (booking required) Jill Tyson: 0161 925 1179 Email: jill.tyson@salford.gov.uk

CRAFT SOCIALS Salford Museum and Art Gallery Meet up with like-minded folk. Chat, share ideas and learn new skills.

Bring along whatever craft you are working on and have a go at the demonstration. For 16yrs+ Wed 17th Feb: Rag Rug Brooches Wed 16th March: Crafts with Maps 5.30 - 7.30pm (no booking required) £5.50 (materials & hot drink included) Tel: 0161 778 0800 SCHOOL AND CHILDHOOD EMBROIDERY REMINISCENCE Ordsall Hall Museum Bring your school embroidery and share with the Embroiderers’ Guild.

Your work and photo will go online.

Mon 29th February Tue 15th March, Wed 30th March 1.00 - 4.00pm FREE Tel: 0161 872 0251 SEED GATHERING Ordsall Hall Museum For anyone interested in seed saving & conserving our local food heritage.

Sun 6th March, 1.30 - 4.00pm FREE

THE HARD WAY UP Salford Museum and Art Gallery The Peoples History Museum presents 'Hard Way Up - a Suffragettes Story' in the setting of Lark Hill Place. Please note the audience will be mainly standing for the performance.

Sat 12th March 2.00 - 3.00pm FREE (booking not required) Tel: 0161 778 0800 OPERA NORTH: WHISTLE STOP OPERA Ordsall Hall Museum Members of Opera North will perform a thirty minute condensed version of The Elixir of Love by Donizetti.

Thu 17th March 2.00pm and 3.15pm £2.50 (booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 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.

JUST TREES

of Manchester & Cheshire Based in Monton, we offer a wide range of Tree Surgery, Management and Pruning solutions for home owners and businesses

Pruning & Management

Tree Removal & Felling

Wood Chopping & Disposal

WHY US? We are....

NDING P GRI STUM VICES l Fast, Tidy and Affordable l Friendly, Trustworthy and Effective SER l Well Trained & Experienced Tree Surgeons and our clients endorse us l

We offer a wide range of services from Stump Removal to Hedge Pruning, and everything in between Contact John Barton on:-

0771 770 6947 / 0779 620 0100

or

0161 788 7899

john@justtrees.org.uk | www.justtrees.org.uk ON OUR DOORSTEP 47

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 48

Competition!

Win a “Me & My Make Up” course at the Cassie Lomas Make Up Academy TWO lucky winners will spend a day at CLMA’s pres gious Manchester studio, having bespoke training with a professional make up ar st. It is an informal and fun day that any girl would love.

CLMA Make Up Academy Cassie has been a make up artist for 20 years and has painted some of the world’s most famous faces from Lady Gaga, Yasmin Le Bon, Twiggy, Selena Gomez, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding...to name but a few.

CLMA was established in 2010 as a vibrant and new approach to training, not previously found outside London. They have gone from strength to strength with their genuine passion for teaching people the art of Make Up and how to transfer it into a successful career.

For more information visit www.cassielomasmakeupacademy.co.uk For your chance to win this amazing prize, email your:­

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NO to competitions@onourdoorstep.co.uk (subject: “CLMA”) Deadline: Friday, 4th March 2016 45 Newton St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1FT

Phone:0161 236 5567

St Ann’s Hospice 5km Sponsored Colour Run

11am on Sunday 20th March 2016 Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0AB

To register simply sign up online at www.sah.org.uk/colourrun call 0161 498 3631 or email events@sah.org.uk #StAnnsColourRun

Registered charity number 258085

48 ON OUR DOORSTEP

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:20 Page 49

24 HOURS

ALL CY C E N E G C R EME T SERVI OU

365

COMPREHENSIVE LOCKSMITH & New! RELIABLE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

DAYS

A YEAR

NO CALL OUT

CHARGE All areas covered

Call 0161 789 2012 173 Monton Road, Monton, Manchester, M30 9GS

Email: info@accessnw.co.uk • www.accessnw.co.uk

Competitive Rates Clear & Transparent Billing Policy

Classic Driveways

and Patios

GOLDEN TROWEL WINNERS 2007 & 2013 Only UK Company to have won it twice!

Visit our large display at

WORSLEY GARDEN CENTRE Leigh Rd, Worsley, M28 2LJ

Tel: 0800 072 1552 www.classic-driveways.org

PATTERN IMPRINTED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS DOES NOT FADE DOES NOT SINK TOTALLY WEED FREE STAIN RESISTANT LOW MAINTENANCE NON SLIP WHEN TREATED WITH RHINO GRIP QUICK INSTALLATION, START TO FINISH MANY PATTERNS & COLOURS AVAILABLE

also ARTIFICIAL GRASS BY GRONO SUPPLIED & FITTED 10YR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

ON OUR DOORSTEP 49

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:33 Page 50

Business Directory BARS & RESTAURANTS

GARDENING / LANDSCAPING

RECYCLING SERVICES

Ivy Mount Guest House.........................2 The Dining Rooms, Worsley Park......19

Branching Out......................................43 Ecoscape...........................................42 Fairway Lawns.......................................52 Just Trees (Tree Surgeons) .................47

Smart Recycling........................................36

BEAUTY SALONS & CLINICS Aromathai Spa.......................................31 Juliet Laser Tattoo/Hair Removal.....15 Salon Vert Hair & Beauty....................28 The Cheshire Image Clinic...............27 Worsley Laser Clinic............................26

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

Hair Eden.................................................15

Bolton School........................................11 Branwood Preparatory School.............9 Bridgewater School...............................7 Salford City College...............................9

HEALTH & FITNESS

SHOPPING CENTRES

HAIR SALONS

Eccles Shopping Centre...................13 Walkden Town Centre.........................11

General Building Works & Repairs...21 KAM Developments & Joinery.........37 M Duffin Property/Roof Repairs.......40

ASG Footcare..........................................17 Athlete Matters.....................................17 Julie’s weigh2fitness................................6 The Happy Birthing Company...........6 Worsley Physio Clinic............................17

CAR BODYWORK REPAIRS

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIRS

TAXIS

Access Lock & Safe..............................49 A J Prady Painting...................................40 Bellavista Conservatories..................41 Classic Driveways................................49 Danmarque Garages..........................51 NDB Plastering.....................................21 Window Wise........................................41 Woodwards Bespoke Bathrooms...37

1010 Taxis..............................................20

Ecoscape................................................49

NURSERIES Sylvan Court Day Nursery...................5

WEDDING VENUES

DIY RETAILER/GIFTS SHOP A&C Hardware & Gifts.........................37

PET SERVICES

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS

PetPals................................................10

BUILDING & JOINERY

Chips Away............................................16

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Puddleducks........................................4 Sylvan Court Out of School Club.......5 The Ward Academy.................................7 Urban Stage Theatre School................4

COMPOSITE DECKING/FENCING

Cardwells............................................18 Hunters.................................................1

EVENT PLANNING

SOLICITORS Widdows Pilling & Co........................25

TV AERIAL SPECIALISTS Worsley TV Solutions............................40

WEDDING SUPPLIERS Divine Lingerie.....................................34 Proposals Bridalwear..........................33

Ellesmere Sport Club...........................32 Leigh Sports Village................................29 Swinton Park Golf Club........................35 Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel.............30

On Our Doorstep

LiveitLocal

Double Vision Events..........................15

FINANCIAL SERVICES

your INDISPENSABLE LOCAL COMMUNITY magazines

Irlam Estates Financial Services......25 Millhall Financial Services...................12

• Distributed to 18,000 Households and Businesses • Published Online • Promoted across Social Media

FLORISTS Flower Frenzy.............................................7

FOSTERING SERVICES Foster for Salford......................................8

FUNERAL SERVICES Bridgewater Funeral Service..............14 Bridgford & Sons.................................10 Broadoak Funerals..................................46 Golden Charter Later Life Planning..12

FURNITURE/HOME INTERIORS Accessories for the Home................21 Booths..............................................22-23 Lancashire Plank Furniture................41 50 ON OUR DOORSTEP

dlines

Next Copy Dea

Live it Local e MarApr16 issu ry Fri 5th Februa tep rs On Our Doo e AprMay16 issu Fri 4th March

All enquiries:-

Susie: 0161 790 2504

E: sales@onourdoorstep.co.uk Advertising:-

Louise: 07890 268167

E: info@onourdoorstep.co.uk www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MENTION ON OUR DOORSTEP WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:21 Page 51

OOD FebMar16_Issue 39 20/01/2016 15:21 Page 52