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On Our Doorstep ISSUE 29 |JUN - JUL14 | FREE WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN SOUTH • SWINTON SOUTH • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

Win a Meal or a Beauty Pamper Package Monton Village Festival 2014 Get in Shape for Summer What's On Guide

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Named after Sir George Gilbert Scott, famous architect of the19th Century who designed St Mark’s Church, Worsley LUNCH AND EARLY EVENING MENUS available, served by the Bridgewater Canal

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Contents

Welcome Summer is just around the corner and it’s a great time of year with plenty of community events lined up. Choose from summer fairs to open-air concerts; fun runs to charity nights; or walking tours to den building in the woods!

We have a special feature on the Monton Village Festival, which promises to be bigger and better than ever before with over 70 stalls, games, a funfair, food, drink and live entertainment - an event not to be missed!

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Finnigans Fish A new fishmonger in town

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Monton Sports Club Great sports and social facilities

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Cricket Ball & Dinner Support a local fundraising night!

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It’s Not Too Late Apply for Salford City College now

In this bumper issue, there are two fantastic competitions to enter; win a meal for four at The Waterside in Monton; and win a pamper package at The Beauty Garden, Walkden.

Read our special Health & Fitness feature, showcasing local experts who can help you attain your summer beach body. We also have local history, community news, local business news, What’s On and more...

Enjoy the read and feel free to Tweet us or leave feedback on our Facebook Page.

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Promises to be a bonanza of fun!

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Trains, Boats & Planes The Making of Manchester, Part 3

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Waterside Competition Win a meal for four plus wine

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Get Ready for Summer Health, Fitness and Nutrition!

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Susie

Monton Festival 2014

Beauty Competition Win a pamper package at The Beauty Garden, Walkden

Editor

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What’s On Guide to local events

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Summer Holiday Sessions A few ideas to help keep the kids busy this summer!

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The New Fishmonger in Town!

Finnigans Fish has opened it's doors on Monton high street selling an amazing selection of fresh fish, poultry and vegetables.

Pete Finnigan, director of the company, said “I thought this venture would be successful due to a lack of high quality suppliers of fresh fish, poultry and veg in the surrounding areas, but I have been amazed by the amount of people wanting to buy top quality produce, especially high end fish and shellfish. I have been looking at Monton as a project for the

last two years and I'm really pleased with the local support”.

Finnigans now boasts a daily stock of over 35 lines of fresh fish alone. Couple this with a fantastic range of top quality fruit and vegetables, not to mention 100% British barn reared/free range poultry we think Monton has finally got it's very own top supplier.

With 30 years experience in this field, Pete’s new Monton venture is sure to be as successful, if not more, as the prior businesses he has launched and managed.

Finnigans Fish • 179 Monton Road, Monton, M30 9PN • Open 7 days a week Tel: 0161 787 9837 www.finnigansfish.co.uk sales@finnigansfish.co.uk

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Great Sporting & Social Facilities!

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

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

There are two internal functions rooms available for hire, both with private bars. The first is the Cavendish Room including an outside patio area with the option of an additional patio bar. The internal seating capacity is a comfortable 110.

The second is the cosy Oakwood Lounge with a comfortable seating capacity of 60. Both rooms

can be combined therefore giving a total seating capacity of 170. These rooms are available for weddings, christenings, birthday parties and funerals, including the options of seat and table dressing along with fresh flowers.

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

There is an additional fabulous first floor member’s bar along with an adjacent balcony. Both the bar and balcony have splendid views of the sports field.

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

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Community News

Cricket Ball & Fundraising Evening Monton Sports Club - Saturday 28th June Despite the cricket season still being in its early summer stages, Worsley resident and former local cricketer Steve Allington is already starting to think ahead to Autumn. Steve is one of the volunteer cricket coaches working with the charity Cricket Without Boundaries (CWB). This October he’ll be joining nine other coaches on a trip to Kenya.

Since 2005, CWB has worked with the ICC across five African countries, using cricket to spread HIV/AIDS awareness amongst children and adults.

Having lived in South Africa for 12 years, Steve is aware how it can destroy lives and communities in the region. In Sub-Saharan Africa alone there are 22.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Since the beginning of the epidemic, a staggering 14.8 million children have lost a parent or been orphaned through HIV/AIDS.

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CWB has delivered over 40 projects, trained over 2,500 new coaches and brought cricket to over 60,000 children.

To help CWB further, Steve has organised a special fundraising event. The funds will be used for purchasing equipment and training local coaches so the cricket activities can continue after CWB and the volunteers have left.

It’s a fantastic community event and will be a great night out - Cricket Ball & Dinner at Monton Sports Club, Saturday 28th June.

Consisting of a 3 course meal, Tommy Cooper tribute act, top vocalist, raffle, auction and more.

If any local business or celebrity could donate auction or raffle prizes, please get in touch.

Tickets for the Ball are £32pp Call Steve 07748 253204 or Carmen 07824 558583. You can donate to, or buy tickets from www.justgiving.com/Steve-Allington

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Community News

It’s Not Too Late!

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to Apply to one of the Top Colleges in the Country

As one of the largest colleges in the North West, with an outstanding reputation for achievement; Salford City College is the ideal choice; and it’s not too late to apply for September 2014!

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Salford City College is steeped in historical success and once again students achieved an outstanding average 99% A-Level pass rate and 100% Advanced Vocational pass rate in 2013.

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Geoff and his team of three live locally and provide a consistent service, so customers’ pets get to know and trust them. They are also fully trained in animal welfare and look forward to welcoming another animal-lover to their team in May.

Geoff says Petpals provides the very best possible care, tailored to pets’ individual needs. “We are all experienced pet owners and excellent pet-care professionals. We’re very skilled at what we do and treat all animals with love and respect. I’d trust my team to look after my own pets any time, and that’s the highest recommendation I can give! Since more people are learning of our pet home boarding service, we’re looking for another person to join us and help the company continue to grow.”

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MONTON FESTIVAL

Saturday 5th July 2014, 10am - 4.30pm Monton Festival plans bonanza of fun!

The Festival is an all day event, so stop in at one Village stocks, kiss me quick photos, the Bar on of the many great eateries and bars to re-fuel:the Green and over 70 stalls - Monton Festival is Try The Coffee House, based at the top end of back in business for Saturday 5th July.

Monton Road near the green, serving coffee, Monton Village Community Association (MVCA), cakes, snacks and light lunches. It’s the perfect which organises the annual event, and Bar on the pit-stop for families with children.

Green is inviting everyone to the party!

Or, Dumez Delicatessen, local deli and eatery, offers high quality, freshly prepared food, artisan Over 70 stalls will sell everything from jewellery, crafts and toys to fashion and food and local cake, bread, cheese, smoked & preserved meats, jams, chutneys, pates, olives. Specialty teas, freshly shops will have special offers for the day. ground grumpy mule coffee. Eat in or take out!

Monton Green will host Golf, Goal Line Challenge, Village Stocks, Kiss Me Quick photos, a Coconut Selo Deli will host a gourmet takeaway BBQ for Shy, Tai Chi demonstration, pet show and festival day, plus sit down cheese, fish or meat music from guitar players, a solo saxophonist platters, lovely wines, Ukrainian beers and probably and a 26 strong barbershop choir. Watch the the best frappe in Monton! There’s a large Deli “Dressed in Monton” Fashion Show, for which hamper to win - all proceeds to St Ann's Hospice!

No.31 Salon are providing the hair and make-up Other great places are The Blind Pig and The Naz. alongside fashion from Monton boutiques.

Monton has a wealth of unique independent It will be a packed, fun filled day with something retailers, so take the opportunity to do a spot of for all the family. It’s your chance to browse shopping too! Looking for something special? Monton’s independent shops including bars and visit Monton Designer Jewellery - a family run cafes, enjoy a vibrant mix of stalls, games and local jewellers with master goldsmith. Making entertainment on the Green and have a great day individually designed jewellery, you can realise out. MVCA chair, Liz Harris, invites you all to your dreams to suit your style, taste and budget.

“Come down and join the fun!”

For designer clothing or interiors, pop into Monton Look out for Monton Green Dental Practice, Dress Agency and On The Green Interiors. opposite Monton church. There will be games, The MVCA would like to say, “a huge thank you balloons, refreshments and freebies as well as to our sponsors Bridgford Funeral Directors, City displays with dentists available offering free West Housing, McCarthy and Stone, Miller advice on all aspects of dental care.

Metcalfe, George Parish Skip Hire, Carr and Hume, Candy Pops sweet shop, selling sweets from retro Swinton Park Golf Club, Living Quarter, Fresh to novelty, will be hosting a Mad Hatters Tea Party Waste and Celebrations and Cake Creations.

For full details, visit the MVCA website:- taking place inside and outside the store. www.montonvillage.org.uk Loubelles florist will be joining in the festivities and selling a selection of plants and flower arrangements on the day.

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Local History

TRAINS, BOATS AND PLANES The Making of Manchester PART III: BOATS An early Manchester Liner:- Manchester City Launched in 1898

The Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal, in 1894, made it possible for ocean-going ships to sail directly into the heart of Manchester, over 30 miles from the sea. Initially, traffic was sparse due to continuing negative influence from the Port of Liverpool, where shipowner cartels (making good money from Manchester cargoes), were reluctant to sail into a ‘dead end’, a cul-de-sac canal.

To counter this, Sir Christopher Furness, Chairman of Furness Withy & Co. shipbuilders and a major shareholder in the Canal, proposed Manchester should have its own shipping Line. In 1898, Manchester Liners Ltd was founded with a capital of £1 million. Two secondhand ships bought for £60,000 launched the Company to sea. These first two, renamed ‘Manchester Enterprise’ and ‘Manchester Trader’, were 3,000 tons each and were joined, in 1899, by a new ship of 7,700 tons, the ‘Manchester City’ - a refrigerated ship built to carry live cattle, sheep and frozen meat.

The routes chosen for Manchester Liners (ML) were the North American ports - principally Canada and the southern ports of the USA. On her maiden voyage the ‘Manchester City” brought 450 cattle and 150 sheep from Canada - a feat which was greeted with amazement.

Those who opposed the Canal claimed that this ship, which measured 467 feet in length, could never pass the locks and navigate the Canal, despite the locks being 530 feet long. The ‘City’ made the trip and received a welcome to Manchester from the Lord Mayor, a brass band and a huge crowd. Her success was the key to more shipowners using the Canal.

Manchester Liners at War The Company’s fleet grew in numbers and The Boer War in South Africa saw four ships drafted

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supplies from the USA, Argentina and Australia.

By 1904, the Company operated fourteen ships between 4,000 to 7,000 tons, all with ‘Manchester’ prefixing their names. By 1914 (outbreak of WWI), there were fifteen and two of these sailed for the Falkland Islands to refuel the Royal Navy ships on that Station with Lancashire coal. As they were doing so a German Battle Group approached and the Royal Navy sailed to meet them. In the ensuing battle the German battleships ‘Scharnhorst’ and ‘Gneisenau’, and their cruiser escorts, were sunk.

Guns were fitted fore and aft to all ML vessels, which proved useful when some were later attacked by U-Boats! In 1917, the ‘Manchester Trader’ fought a long-running battle in the Mediterranean with U-65 before finally being captured and sunk. Captain Struss, the ‘Trader’s’ commander, won a Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. He went on to survive a second sinking in WWII, gain an OBE and complete 40 years service with ML before retiring in 1954!

Eleven ML ships were sunk up to 1917, by U-Boats or mines, but more were added to the fleet.

Revenge in some measure for those lost was soon coming however…

In October 1918, ‘Manchester Division’, enroute from Hartlepool to join an Atlantic convoy to Canada, encountered a U-Boat off Flamborough Head in the North Sea and promptly rammed and sank it! A remarkable ‘consolation goal’ scored by a merchant ship.

The Inter-War Years After WWI, ML had twelve surviving ships and resumed normal services. Several however remained close to the action and participated in humanitarian activities, from carrying relief supplies to Japan after a devastating earthquake, to rescuing the crew of the sinking Glasgow steamer ‘Volumnia’ in the teeth of an Atlantic gale, for which King George V awarded the rescuers the Silver Medal for Gallantry.

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Manchester Spinner: Gross Tonnage 7814 Deliberately sunk after D-Day to form a Mulberry Harbour

Manchester Faith: Gross Tonnage 4459 First commercial ship to sail the St Lawrence Seaway, USA

An annual problem on the Canadian routes was the freezing of the St. Lawrence River, the access to Quebec and Montreal. The ML ships, with specially strengthened hulls, were often the first to “Break the Ice” and reach Montreal. The prize for this feat was a gold-topped cane, frequently won by ML skippers. ML vessels led many ships stranded by ice, to open water.

vessel to sail the Seaway.

To War Again At the start of WW2 the LINE had ten ships and, as well as shipping cargoes they had combatant roles as minelayers, auxiliary ships for the Royal Navy and, in the case of the Manchester Trader, as a Commodore ship in command of all the merchant ships in a convoy. Three of the fleet were lost to U-Boats but the redoubtable ‘Manchester Division’ (victor of the WWI U-Boat sinking) distinguished herself again by rescuing forty passengers and crew of the liner ‘Dunedin Star’ off the coast of Namibia.

Finally, on 7th June 1944 - one day after D-Day, the ‘Manchester Spinner’ was deliberately sunk to help form the basis for a Mulberry Harbour where the bulk of the invasion troops later landed. She was equipped with anti aircraft guns to discourage the Luftwaffe from interfering with the Landings.

Post War – The Great Lakes Prior to the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a great canal which today allows large vessel access to The Great Lakes of the mid-West, the only way to get cargoes to the American heartland was trans shipment by rail. However, ML pioneered the use of small canals and, using smaller ships, opened up routes as far as Toronto and Detroit. When the Seaway was completed, in 1954, Chicago was added to the schedule with the larger ships. The ML ship, ‘Manchester Faith’ had the honour of being the first commercial

In these years the heroics of ML ships continued with ‘Manchester’ ships often being in the right place at the right time, saving the crews of an American bomber, ditched in the Atlantic 560 miles from land, and all from a Super Constellation airliner with 76 passengers and crew.

Containerisation 1968-1978 Though ML pioneered container shipping in Britain with four vessels, each of 12,000 tons, they were swiftly overtaken by an international trend toward much larger ships and their ever lowering of shipping costs. Gradual decline set in, particularly for traffic on the Ship Canal, since such ships were too large to use it. By the early 1980s ML had only 5 ships remaining, all were sold by 1985 and commercial traffic was hugely diminished on the upper reaches of the Canal.

New “Lives” for the Canal The Ship Canal did not decay in the subsequent years. On the contrary its systems, such as locks, are in excellent condition and the waterway has acquired a number of new activities.

Its formerly murky waters now support abundant waterfowl - swans, Canada Geese and a wide variety of ducks and, in ‘The Quays’ (formerly Salford Docks), hosts Cormorants.

The Quays area, formerly the derelict Docks, is now home to The Lowry Theatre and Art Gallery, The Imperial War Museum North and luxury homes. Tourism too, Mersey Ferries run regular trips from The Quays to Liverpool - a great day out.

Finally, perhaps, a return of the former commercial glory may come to pass. Peel Holdings, who now own the Canal , plan to create “Salford Port” near Barton Locks. Big ships may once again return to the upper reaches of the Canal.

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COMPETITION! Win a 2 Course Meal for 4 people with a Bottle of Wine We’ve teamed up with Crompton’s at The Waterside in Monton to offer one lucky winner a 2 course meal for 4 people from the a la carte menu*, including a bottle of house wine (*excludes Fillet Steak).

About The Waterside Here at Crompton’s at the Waterside, we want you to enjoy our serene and tranquil location set immediately upon the bustling yet peaceful Bridgewater canal. Once the home of the Barge Inn pub, our quaint little restaurant is both contemporary and comfortable whilst making the most of the original features of its period home.

Dine inside where we can seat up to 70 people choosing one of our fabulous main courses that include our very own ‘Steak Stones’, or, dine outside where our well kept heated terrace welcomes you.

With the addition of a full breakfast service on Saturday & Sunday 9.30 to 11.30am, we serve lunch from 12 midday then dinner from 5pm to late Tuesday to Sunday, giving you our valued customer a chance to indulge in an experience you will want to come back for time and time again!

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Lamb Tikka Garlic............. £3.25 Chicken Tikka Pathia......... £3.25 Chicken Chat Puree.......... £3.25 Mushroom Pakora............ £2.50 Onion Bhaji....................... £2.25 Samosa (Veg or Meat)...... £2.25 Prawn Pathia..................... £3.25 Mushroom Pathia............. £3.00 King Prawn Bhaji................ £4.40

Vegetable Pathia............... £3.00 Chicken Pathia................... £2.95 Prawn Cocktail.................. £2.50 Chicken Chat Massala....... £3.25 Garlic Mushroom.............. £2.50 Chicken Tikka Pakora......... £2.95 King Prawn Butterfly......... £4.40 Tandoori Lamb Chops........ £3.95

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Half Tandoori Chicken (Breast 95p extra)............ £6.50 Tandoori Chicken Tikka................................... £6.60 Tandoori Lamb Tikka....................................... £6.60 Tandoori Mix Grill........................................... £6.90 Garlic Chicken Tikka........................................ £6.80 Chicken or Lamb Tikka Shashlick.................... £6.90 Tandoori Lamb Chops..................................... £6.95

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Prepared with spicy lamb, minced meat & chicken.

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Served with Pilau Rice or Nan Cooked with mixed nuts, coconut powder (Special Rice or Special Nan ­ £1.00 extra)

Tandoori Chicken Massala.............................. £7.10 Chicken Tikka Massala.................................... £6.95 Lamb Tikka Massala........................................ £6.95 Chicken Tikka Chilli Massala........................... £7.00 King Prawn Massala........................................ £8.95 Butter Chicken................................................ £7.00 Mughlai Chicken or Lamb............................... £6.95 30 ON OUR DOORSTEP

A tasty dish with garlic, onions, green peppers, fresh coriander & herbs.

Taste of Shundorbon....................................... £7.50 Chicken or lamb tikka strips cooked with onions, peppers, garlic, chillies & Garam Massalla, then cooked in a spicy sauce.

Chicken or Lamb Asari (A mouthwatering dish).... £7.50 An aromatic blend of fresh garlic, ginger, onions & mango pickle.

Balti Lamb Qorobi........................................... £7.50 Medium but tangy dish with Balti sauce, spinach, chickpeas & taramind.

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Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn, Mushroom or Veg.... £5.75

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(Medium)

Chicken or Lamb Tikka.......... £6.55 Special Mixed....................... £6.80 Chicken, Lamb or Beef.......... £5.75 King Prawn............................ £8.25 Prawn or Keema................... £5.75 Mushroom or Veg................ £5.75

(Medium)

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Weddings at Ellesmere Sports Club The recently refurbished Sutherland Suite, now with the addition of the new conservatory, seats up to 140 people making it the perfect venue to celebrate your special day!

We offer a selection of packages to suit any budget, with a wide range of menus available from our in-house caterers providing the highest quality, delicious food freshly cooked on site.

We will be delighted to advise and support you in all aspects including:Table Plans • Room Dressing • Photography • Wedding Cake • Floral Arrangements ...to make your celebration a really special occasion.

Set behind woodlands with beautiful south facing aspects, including a large lawn area, we can also host stunning marquee weddings.

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For more details contact Jocylin Croston-Roberts, Club Manager at:-

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Victoria welcomes the return of Helen to the team, in her new role as Salon Manager With a wealth of experience, Helen would like to invite clients, old and new, to enjoy a friendly professional salon experience in our beautiful recently refurbished salon

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Health & Fitness

Sun, Sand and Sea...

They add up to only one thing - SUMMER! ...and it isn't far off, with only 8 weeks until we hit the peak holiday season.

If you are aiming to “get in shape” for your holiday, you are hopefully well on your way. If not, then don’t panic. With many health & fitness experts on hand to help, there is still time to achieve your goals.

Read on to learn more about some of the local options available and a few helpful handy tips....

Tips for

LOOKING GOOD THIS SUMMER !

Summer is almost here.

Are you feeling and looking as you would like to and ready to show those arms/ legs in those summer clothes this year ...or will you be covering up again?!!

Some SIMPLE STEPS to help you get on track and move in the right direction to a healthier and fitter YOU:-

Weight Loss & Fitness in one class All ages , all abilities Classes held in Worsley, Boothstown, Walkden Swinton, Farnworth, Radcliffe, Bolton & Kearsley!

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n WALK instead of driving every where n STOP the constant snacking n Organise and PLAN your meals weekly n Portion CONTROL your meals n MEASURE your progress Come to your local Julie's weigh2fitness class (Formerly the Rosemary Conley class)

Your class, Your choice:Weigh and Exercise, Weigh and Go or just come to do the Exercise!

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However, we also appreciate that the best exercises in the world aren't going to work without a sound nutritional platform.

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Shape up for Summer Two great offers from Marriott Leisure Club!

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Join Worsley Park, Marriott Leisure Club in 2014 and maintain your resolve to stay fit and healthy.

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

With no contract, enjoy the future of fitness with Marriott Leisure Clubs. With top of the range Star Trac and Technogym equipment, as well as inventive and varied classes, Worsley Park is the ultimate for both fitness and relaxation. *Terms and conditions apply. Offer only applicable during June 2014. Fees will apply upon joining.

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What’s On JUNE & JULY 2014

Community Events WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meeting.

Guest speaker is Mr Bill Honeywell "Who wants to be a millionaire!"

A former contestant on the show!

ALL VISITORS WELCOME. Mon 2nd June 7.30pm £2.00 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall: 0161 799 1845 ST PAUL’S SUMMER FAIR St. Paul’s Church, Monton Lots of stalls and delicious food on offer. Join us for coffee and cake, bacon butties and shop at the stalls.

As an added bonus this year, every visitor will be entered into a free draw for a prize hamper!

Sat 7th June 11.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Carol: 0161 788 9428 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our June & July meetings, held on Tuesdays with guest speakers:10th June: Roger Blaxell: Should I stay or should I go?

24th June: Mrs M Ledger: Lands of Ice and Fire 8th July: Norma Walmsley: The King and I 22 July: Social Evening 7.30pm £1.00 includes refreshments Barbara Baker: 0161 790 1031 FILM TIME FRIDAY Boothstown Community Centre Health Improvement Activity. Free fun social group open to all ages.

It’s a great opportunity to watch classic films, meet new people and receive up to date health information.

Optional light lunch at 12.30pm - £2.

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FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join Friends of Roe Green for a talk by Brian Hayhurst. Tea, coffee, biscuits and Raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 18th June, 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 MANCHESTER MIDNIGHT WALK Manchester Central A 10km sponsored moonlit walk around the city centre in aid of local charity, St Ann’s Hospice.

Fri 20th June Doors open 9pm, walk at midnight Tel: 0161 498 3631 www.mmwalk.org.uk HANDS ACROSS THE SEA ST MARK’S CHURCH CONCERT St Marks Church, Worsley An exploration of the rich musical history of the UK and USA, designed to capture the essence of both countries.

Featuring 3 elements:- Choir, Brass Band and Organ Recitals.

Sat 21st June, 7.30pm £8.00 Adults, £5.00 under 16’s Paul Speakman: 07746 467879 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents.

WORSLEY & BOOTHSTOWN Bridgewater School, Worsley Rd Wed 25th June, 7.00pm Karen Smith: 0161 790 4562 SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 8th July, 6.15pm Marie Shields: 0161 607 1961 LITTLE HULTON & WALKDEN Venue TBA Mon 14th July, 6.00pm Vincent Nash: 0161 779 8071 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Join us for our monthly meeting.

Guest speaker is Mr Joe Sambrook "Hospital Radio". All visitors welcome.

Mon 7th July 7.30pm £2.00 includes refreshments Sheila Mayall: 0161 799 1845

ST MARK'S SUMMER FAIR St Marks Primary School, Worsley Live acts, music, kids activities, BBQ,, bar and refreshments. Teachers open the live show at 2pm!

Sat 12th July Gates open 1.00pm £5 per family Ruth: 07525 198276 CONCERT ON THE GREEN Worsley Green Worsley Village Community Assoc’s hugely popular annual event returns!

Listen to live music on Worsley Green whilst enjoying a picnic and a few refreshments! Great atmosphere, great music - a fabulous family event.

Sat 12th July Concert starts 8.00pm Free (call for Gazebo pitch charge) Beryl Henson: 0161 794 9627 Karen Garrido: 0161 794 1574 FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join Friends of Roe Green for a talk by Lancashire Wildlife Trust / RSPB at "Brockholes". Tea, coffee, biscuits and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Wed 16th July 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635 CHARITY LADIES NIGHT Swinton Park Golf Club Charity event in aid of Pride in Lleyton Appeal. Entertainment includes Robbie Williams tribute, male dance act and Princess Jordan (Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist). Over 18’s only!

Fri 25th July, 7.00pm til late £10 entry, plus £5 food optional Email: lleyton@hotmail.co.uk or Facebook/Twitter “Pride in Lleyton” POPPIES IN THE PARK Parr Fold Park, Walkden Family picnic to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of WW1. Includes live band, children's craft activities, family history displays, school banner making display, poppy making and live performances.

Sun 27th July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm Free Janet: 07532 153 989

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CRAFT FAIR Worsley Green Traditional summer craft fair on the Green, organised by Worsley Village Community Association. Range of small craft stall and afternoon tea.

Sun 27th July 10.00am - 4.00pm Free entry Beryl Henson: 0161 794 9627

Family Activities FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS Imperial War Museum North Activities throughout the day for all ages. Throughout the weekend the whole family can get involved through craft activities, object handling and children’s tours. Meet charming puppet characters in interactive storytelling sessions.

Saturdays & Sundays Various times during the day Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk MOTHER NATURE DESIGNER Clifton Country Park Create a natural artwork from materials found in the country park.

Activity for all the family.

Sat 7th June, 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE: FIRST WORLD WAR CRAFT DAY Imperial War Museum North Get stitching with a full day of activities inspired by craft during the First World War. Activity to mark the Centenary. All ages.

Sat 14th June, 11.00am - 4.30pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY Ordsall Hall Museum Manchester Children's Book Festival.

Learn to make your own book, be captivated by stories of times gone by and meet some of the medieval characters that lived at the Hall.

Sun 29th June, 1.30 - 3.30pm Free Tel: 0161 872 0251 VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

POND DIPPING Clifton Country Park Come and discover the underwater world of our ponds. For all ages but children must bring an adult.

Sat 5th July 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

EVENING STROLL WORSLEY WOODS Beesley Green Community Centre Join the Ranger for a walk in the woods to look for wildlife. Please wear suitable footwear & clothing.

Thu 4th June 6.00 - 7.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

VICTORIA PARK: SUMMER BAND CONCERT Victoria Park, Swinton Enjoy free live band concerts at the Victorian Band Stand in a beautiful park setting. Bring a deck chair and a picnic. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Victoria Park.

Sun 6th July 2.00 - 4.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

IRWELL RIVER PARK BIKE RIDE Salford Watersports Centre Find out more about the Irwell River Park, its history and wildlife, and to discover a couple of Salford’s hidden gems. Ride approx 2 hours, returning to Salford Quays. Some sections will require you to dismount and walk, or carry the bikes up steps. Bring a water bottle, outdoor clothing and footwear.

Sun 15th June Sun 20th July 11.00am - 1.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

Health & Fitness TAI CHI IN WORSLEY Bridgewater Hotel, Barton Road, Worsley Sun Style Tai Chi (Level 2 Active) Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm £20 course of 5 or £4.50 drop-in Tai Chi for Health (Level 1 Gentle) Fridays 2.00-3.00pm £12 pcm or £4.00 drop-in Tel: 07866 485367 Email: annecrichton@googlemail.com HEALTH WALKS Blackleach & Clifton Country Parks 1 hour gentle walk led by volunteers, followed by refreshments. Meet at the visitor centre.

Blackleach Country Park:Thursdays, 10.00 – 11.00am Clifton Country Park:Thursdays, 10.15 – 11.15am Tel: 0161 793 4219 NCT PRAM WALKS Monton & Blackleach Country Park NCT Bolton & NW Manchester event. Pram-friendly routes, suitable for toddlers too. In wet weather it will drinks and cake at local cafes.

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Wed: Stableford Avenue, Monton Thu: Blackleach Country Park 11.00am Free Tel: 0844 243 6057 Email: nctboltman@hotmail.com

SALFORD OVER 50'S HILL WALKS VARIOUS PICK UP POINTS Stay active and get out into the hills with a sociable group of like minded people. Salford Over 50’s Walking Group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month. We travel by minibus to some fantastic locations such as; Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, South Lakes etc. 6-9 mile walks led by experienced and professional staff.

Wed 18th June (Yorkshire Dales) Wed 16th July (Ruthin) 12.00pm £15 per walk Tel: 0161 877 7252 BOOTHSTOWN WOBBLE FUN RUN Bridgewater Park, Amberhill Way Join in Boothstown's annual fun run run, walk or stagger around some of the beautiful areas of this Salford village. 5.5k or 10k distances, plus a children's mini-run at 11am. Kids run is payable on the day. £1 from every entry goes to St. Ann's Hospice.

Sun 29th June 11.30am (11.00am children’s run) Entry Fee - see website www.boothstownwobble.btck.co.uk

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Kids Activities LMA MUSICAL THEATRE STAGE SCHOOL, WORSLEY Walkden High School Your local drama school, established over 5 years. Annual PGL activity holiday for members.

First week FREE – give us a try!

Classes held on Monday’s:Junior Theatre 5-12 years 6pm - 7.45pm Youth Theatre 12-18 years 7.15pm - 9.30pm Karen Acton: 07971 248228 Organiser of Salford Dance Explosion, Lowry.

Email: karen@actons.org.uk www.lightsmusicacton.co.uk TINY TOTS RAMBLERS Clifton Country Park A walk for young children and their parents or carers. Explore the park on these themed walks. Refreshments afterwards at the Visitor Centre.

Fridays 10.15 - 11.30am Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPS The Lowry Join us for this active weekly workshop.

Wriggle, jiggle and jump as we explore stories, rhythm & music through our bodies. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Every Friday 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. Explore a range of materials get messy. Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.

Fri 6th June & Fri 4th July 10-10.45am | 11.15am-12pm £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Tel: 0843 208 6000 DEN BUILDING WORSLEY WOODS Beesley Green Community Centre Come along and have a go at making a shelter. Suitable for under 12’s.

Wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Thu 31st July 1.15 - 3.15pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

Special Activities THE GANGS OF VICTORIAN MANCHESTER AND SALFORD Walkden Library Local history talk with Andrew Davies.

Find out about the 'scuttlers' petty crime, life in the slums and local gang warfare in Victorian times.

Fri 6th June, 2.00pm £3.50 Booking required Tel: 0161 909 6518 WORSLEY WOODS CONSERVATION SESSIONS Worsley Woods, Beesley Green Help the ranger with practical tasks in the woods. Meet outside Beesley Green Community Centre. Wear suitable outdoor footwear & clothing.

Sat 14th June, 10-12.30pm Mon 23rd June, 12.30-2.30pm Sat 12th July, 12.30-2.30pm Free Joseph Palframan: 07872 808005 E: joseph.palframan@salford.gov.uk

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AN EVENING WITH WINE Ordsall Hall Museum Wine tasting and canapés! Our professional sommelier will take you on a learning journey and taste sensation of wines of the world.

Thu 19th June, 7.00 - 9.00pm £15.00 Booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251 QUEEN VICTORIA'S VISIT TO THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL Patricroft Station Retrace the journey of Queen Victoria when she visited the Bridgewater Canal in 1851. Meet at Patricroft Station. Book on the online shop.

Sat 21st June 2.00pm £7.00 Booking required www.visitsalford.info PUMP UP THE JAM Ordsall Hall Museum Learn all about the history of jam and chutney making and enjoy some tasty samples! Drop in event Sun 22nd June 1.30pm to 2.00pm 6.00 - 8.00pm £2.00 No booking required Tel: 0161 872 0251

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Quays circular cruise. Enjoy music on the water as musicians play a selection of classical music whilst cruising around the spectacular setting of The Quays. Full bar available onboard.

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Fri 27th June 7.00pm - 8.30pm £15.00 Booking required Tel: 0161 848 8601 BUFFALO BILL COMES TO SALFORD Walkden Library Local history talk with John Aldred. In the 1880s the one and only Buffalo Bill brought his troupe across the Atlantic to enthral crowds here in Salford with what was the “greatest show on earth”.

Fri 4th July 2.00pm £3.50 Booking required Tel: 0161 909 6518

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A guided tour of the streets he walked and the scenes he painted.

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Wed 16th July 2.00pm £6.00 www.visitsalford.info WW1: MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL The Lowry Theatre Walks & Water event.

One hundred years after the First World War broke out, we remember the vital and heroic role played by the Ship Canal. Meet at the main entrance of The Lowry. Pay guide on the day, pre-booking recommended.

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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES SALFORD COMMUNITY SPORT Mon 28th July - Fri 29th August Walkden High School Skools out for 8 2 16's. A variety of activities including multi sports, arts and crafts, dance and drama.

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