On Our Doorstep JunJul15 by Susie Kwok

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Welcome

Contents

I love this time of year as there are so many great events and activities taking place in our local area.

Local fundraising for Prostate Cancer

This issue we feature the Monton Festival, Worsley Summer Fete and the Walkden Community Beach Party. Check the What’s On guide for details of many more activities and start filling up your diary! Fingers crossed we get the summer weather we deserve.

We have a special feature on getting fit and healthy for Summer. With only a number weeks before the holidays begin, now is a great time to start improving your fitness, eating more healthily and ensuring you look and feel your best. Local professionals share some of their essential tips.

Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel and Country Club, are giving away 6-week memberships to their leisure club in the new competition to help you on your way!

A Walk in Worsley Woods Visit the extensively renovated woods

Monton Festival 2015 Celebrating its 15th anniversary!

Beauty Advice Worsley Laser Clinic answers your beauty problems.

Worsley Village Fete Events for Worsley’s summer festival

Summer Holiday Activities Local holiday sessions & clubs

Fit for Summer 7 page feature with health & fitness tips for a healthier, happier summer

Our new history feature focusses on L.S. Lowry. Read the first part now! Many thanks again to John Kirwin our local history writer.

Susie

Rotary Ride

Competition Win 6-week memberships to Worsley Park’s Marriott Leisure Club

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Pensions are changing... Irlam Estates update us on the changes to pension rules.

The Matchstick Man Part I of our new L.S. Lowry feature

What’s On A bumper guide to local events!

Proud to be publishing our 2nd magazine “Live it Local” in the Claremont/South Swinton area ! ON OUR DOORSTEP 3

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SEE A HOST OF ENGLAND CRICKET STARS IN ACTION Monton & Weaste CC

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See stars including members of the 2005 Ashes bowling attack - Matthew Hoggard, Steve Harmison and Simon Jones - as well as Paul Nixon, Neil Fairbrother, Darren Maddy, Alex Tudor and Anthony McGrath ...plus many more!

JW LEES England Cricket 20/20 Challenge 2015

4.30pm Friday 19th June 2015 Monton Sports Club, Welbeck Road, Monton, Eccles, M30 9EH

Tickets: £8 adults, £4 for U16's, FREE for U10's These can either be purchased at the Club, or from the Blue Bell, Monton Green, Eccles. For full details please see:

www.montonsportsclub.co.uk/pca/

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Local Fundraising Events for Prostate Cancer

ROTARY FATHER'S DAY CHARITY BIKE RIDE Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year. This summer, Worsley & Walkden Rotary groups are raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK who “fight to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life.”

NATIONAL ROTARY RIDE CHALLENGE Saturday 20th June 8am-8pm, Worsley Park Static Bike Ride ‘Distance Challenge’ in association with Marriott Worsley Park - two static bikes will be ridden continuously for 12 hours in the foyer of Worsley Park Marriott Country Club. Collections and donations are welcome on the day. Come along, join in and support us! For more info on this event contact Tony Clayson:Tel: 07973 210615 | Email tony.clayson@btinternet.com

Sunday 21st June, 10am - 4pm Parr Fold Park, Walkden A donation based event, this will be a great family and community day out with refreshments available at the park. Have fun and join in the community spirit, ride as far as you wish! Organised by Walkden and Worsley Rotary Clubs. Alongside the park event we have TFGM and Nationwide Cycling Academy supporting us. Come along on your own bike or there will be bikes provided to use on the day. There will also be guided rides along the loop line which can be booked here:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rotary-ride-2015-forprostate-cancer-walkden-registration-16416172213 For more info contact Sam Addison:Tel: 01942 670175 or 07949220792 Email: samadd@btconnect.com Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company2653887

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Summer Fun at Eccles Shopping Centre Special Wimbledon Offer To celebrate Wimbledon, Eccles Shopping Centre are offering FREE Strawberries & Cream to the first 50 visitors (from 9am) to the centre on:-

Tuesday 30th June Thursday 2nd July Saturday 4th July Tuesday 7th July Thursday 9th July Saturday 11th July

Please visit Silcocks Fruit and Veg for your FREE Strawberries & Cream (T&Cs apply, please see in store for details)

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Eccles has several great markets, all open during the summer...

Eccles Craft and Farmer’s Markets Held on the 3rd Saturday each month: 20th June • 18th July • 15th August

Special Summer Market As a special summer celebration, on 18th July, there will be an extended market including our great regulars, craft stalls, our Farmer’s Market, a teenage Market plus interesting & exciting NEW stalls.

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Community Feature

Branwood Pre-School Children Enjoy Outdoor Learning Branwood’s Kindergarten class, set in the heart of Ellesmere Park in Monton, are enjoying getting out of the classroom and learning in the great outdoors. The children aged 3 and 4 have been learning all about the different seasons, how rainbows are formed and how to plant their own food in the garden. With their own playground and custom built garden the children have even enjoyed listening to their favourite stories whilst sitting on the grass. Head Mistress Mrs Kate Follett said: “It’s fantastic to see children as young as 3 enjoying the school environment and developing a love of learning. Each child recently took home a pot of cress and it was so pleasing to see how excited they were about watching it grow in their kitchen at home.”

Branwood Preparatory School, on Stafford Road in Monton is a wonderful primary school on the outskirts of the village. Places are available for children aged 3 to 11. Private appointments with the head teacher are available on request. If you would like to have a look around the school please contact the school on 0161 789 1054, email or visit our website (contact details can be found below).

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 PLEASE CALL TO APPLY Stafford Road, Monton, M30 9HN • Tel: 0161 789 1054 Email: mail@branwoodschool.co.uk • www.branwoodschool.co.uk

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A Summer Walk in Worsley Woods The Linear Walkway from Monton to Walkden has recently re-opened after construction work in Roe Green. High quality paths have been laid and many trees planted. The walkway is along the route of the old railway line and is very popular amongst cyclists, joggers, families and nature lovers. You may see a heron, hear a woodpecker and even deer have been seen. The walkway also provides an excellent route into Worsley Woods, where you can visit Old Warke Dam or the extensive children’s play area. Worsley woods has benefitted from extensive renovation over the last year; the Old Warke Dam has been cleared and a new jetty gives wonderful views along the dam and over to the Aviary. The paths have been improved to a high standard and new bridges constructed.

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Get more involved with the woodland and take part in regular events and conservation sessions held in Worsley Woods... CONSERVATION SESSIONS:Saturday 6th June, 10.00am-12.30pm Meet at Sefton Drive Play area Monday 15th June, 12.30-2.30pm Meet at Sefton Drive play area Monday 13th July, 12.30-2.30pm Meet at Beesley Green Community Centre Saturday 18th July, 10.00am-12.30pm Meet at Sefton Drive play area For more details contact the Salford Council Ranger Team on 0161 793 4219 Email: rangers@salford.gov.uk Visit: www.salford.gov.uk/worsleywoods Written by the Worsley Woods Action Group

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Summertime is Festival Time! Summer is coming and so is Monton Festival which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary on American Independence Day. This year Monton Festival is on Saturday 4th July, starting at the later time of 11am and running till 5pm. Nearly 80 stalls have already signed up to sell everything from clothes and jewellery to crafts, toys and plants alongside the village’s vibrant, independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Plus local businesses will be joining in the fun with their own stalls and special offers. Joining this year will be Monton’s new Turkish restaurant La Turka, which has transformed the former Passage to India, and Bodega, Monton’s first champagne bar, located at the former Post Office. The ever popular Bar on the Green, organised by Monton volunteers, will be popping back up in the Old Man’s Shelter on Monton Green to sell Pimms, beers and wine to thirsty festival goers. There will be live entertainment from a range of bands and singers, including up and coming singer Jess Kemp who has just released her first single “Star” which is now available on iTunes. The traditional fun fair will be back for another whirl of its rides, stalls and candy floss. Monton Village Community Association, which organises the festival along with sponsorship from George Parish and sons, Miller Metcalfe and City West Housing Trust, will be unveiling a new range of “Love Monton” merchandise. Let’s just say coffee breaks will never be the same again! Save the date and join us on Saturday 4th July, 11am to 5pm. For full details, visit the MVCA website: www.montonvillage.org.uk

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Community Feature

Worsley Village Summer Fete 18th July to 30th July 2015 Organised by the Worsley Village Community Association In 1999 Salford Council wanted to run some new events at The Court House and Worsley Village Community Association, who were a very new group then, were asked to get involved. We have carried on since then arranging Quiz Nights, Boat Trips, Afternoon Teas and Lunches, Art and "Authors in The Library" throughout the year. Every summer we organise the Worsley Festival. It doesn’t seem 15 years since we started our Summer Festivals. We are looking forward to this year’s - we have a full programme this summer, mostly held in Worsley Village Library and we look forward to seeing you at some of these.

Fair On The Green, Worsley

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Saturday 18th July, 11am-4pm Many stalls; cards, art, cakes, plant, refreshments, children’s entertainment, face painter and more...

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Thursday 30th July, 7pm - £5 Worsley library, includes Pimms

Wednesday 22nd July, 10am - £15 Cruise leaves 10am with lunch at Worsley Library

Quiz Night In Worsley Library

All events must be booked and paid for before the events takes place. To book tickets please contact:-

Thursday 23rd July, 7pm - £3 per person Teams Of Six

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Art For Beginners with Danny Morrell

Tickets can be collected and paid for on any Friday morning (10am-1pm) at Worsley Library or on receipt of a cheque, can be posted out to you.

Sunday 26th July, 10am - 4pm - £15 Worsley Library, materials supplied, includes lunch

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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES NATURES DEN FOREST SCHOOL

SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE

Monday 3rd - Friday 14th August Middlewood, Worsley Natures Den holiday club for children who love adventuring in the great outdoors. Explore, learn new skills, get mucky! We encourage imaginations to be wild with lots of exciting activities. Make dens, learn woodland crafts, use a campfire, create stories and free play using the woods as a backdrop for adventures. 3 to 12 years, 9am-3.30pm £24 per day Tel: 01942 260545 | www.naturesden.co.uk Email: email:naturesdencatherine@aol.com

Monday 27th July - Friday 28th August Walkden High School Holiday programme including multi sports, football and dance workshops. Each day, we will run an arts and crafts workshop from 1pm to 4pm. There will also be the opportunity to showcase your skills to parents at the Walkden showcase. A great chance to hang out with friends in a safe and friendly place. 8 to 16 years, 10am-4pm £2 per day (supervised lunch break) Tel: 0161 778 0569 | Email: amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk

FAMILY BIKE RIDES Every Wednesday during the holidays Cleavley Track, Winton Health Improvement Activity:Come along and get active on a FREE leisurely community bike ride. Bring your own bike if you have one, if not we have a number of adult bikes which are free to use. Wear suitable clothing/helmet and bring a drink. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 12.30pm – 2.30pm FREE (booking essential if require a bike) Dale Griffiths:l: 0161 603 4277

SALFORD RANGERS Outdoor activities for families & their children (U12’s) DEN BUILDING Worsley Woods Meet at Sefton Drive play area. Thursday 23rd July, 12.30-2.30pm POND DIPPING & MINI BEAST HUNT Three Sisters Ellesmere Park Tuesday 28th July, 12.30-2.30pm WORSLEY WOOD ORIENTEERING Beesley Green Community Centre Thursday 30th July, 12.30-2.30pm POND DIPPING Blackleach Country Park Friday 7th August, 1.00-2.30pm DEN BUILDING Blackleach Country Park Friday 14th August, 1.00-2.30pm FREE (children must be accompanied by adults) Tel: 0161 793 4219

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Fit for

Summer

If you didn’t manage to stick to your resolutions, NOW is the time to get back on track. With summer just around the corner, it’s a great incentive to get fit and to improve your health. Be it getting in shape, improving fitness, adopting healthy eating habits, getting the best from your skin or your hair... there is a host of local businesses who can offer good advice. In this issue, we invite a few to share their top tips to ensuring we have a healthier, happier summer. Slimming World is about building new & healthy sustainable habits with what we eat and the amount of activity we do. Our top tips... 1. Build activity into your lifestyle gradually rather than going flat out for 3 weeks then giving up! If you are starting from scratch, how about 5 minutes a day or 3 x 15 minutes per week of doing ANYTHING that increases your heart rate & makes you feel warmer. 2. Find something you enjoy! With many parks, cycle routes and even outdoor gyms at our disposal, exercise doesn't have to be boring or expensive. Grab a friend & get fit for summer!

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Well now is your chance! Win any of the Trilby Tour qualifiers and receive automatic entrance to the 2015 Championship of Lancashire on 23rd June at Marriott Worsley Park

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Health & Fitness

Join Worsley Park Marriott Leisure Club in 2015 and maintain your resolve to stay ﬁt and healthy. Whether you are looking to our new Marriott Bootcamp, try a high octane class or simply take time out and relax in one of our pools, our dedicated ﬁtness professionals are here to help.

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For a limited time a Direct Debit option of just £20 per month for UNLIMITED sessions can be purchased Sessions are held at Marriott Worsley Park Call 0161 975 2041 now to book your place

Come and join in this exhilarating workout and choose from the times below from just £5! n Monday 18:30-19:30 n Tuesday 06:00-07:00 n Thursday 18:00-19:00 n Sunday 09:00-10:00

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Fitness Tips for a

Healthier & Happier Summer with Worsley Park Leisure Club

1. Find Motivation During the tough times (and there will be tough times) you will need to dig deep and remember why you started. This can either be some clothes that you want to ﬁt into, an upcoming holiday or just personal goals set by yourself. It will be a lot harder to snooze that alarm in the morning or to eat that cake if you have motivation.

2. Nutrition

3. Training - Intensity!

Possibly the hardest factor when it comes to weight loss and gaining lean muscle. You hear so many contradicting theories that you don’t know what to believe so lets keep it simple....

Intensity - it’s a word that cannot be used enough. It doesn’t matter whether you run, weight train or do classes, the intensity needs to be kept high to consistently self improve. If it starts getting easy, up the weight, increase the distance and just keep going.

Our bodies like protein but NOT carbohydrates or sugars, although they may taste good! Protein helps to build muscle and provide energy whereas carbs and sugars, when not used, get stored as fat. You also want to be eating little and often to be keeping your metabolism burning and to keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

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PROTECT YOUR SKIN Wear a sunscreen all year round UVA rays cause ageing to the skin and attack our skin even in winter! UVB are the burning rays we feel on a hot sunny day and damage the DNA structure of the skin cell. So, use a broad spectrum sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection all year round. Both UVA and UVB contribute to the risk of skin cancer.

Use sun protection of SPF15 to SPF30 Dermatologists recommend using at least SPF15, or if you have fair skin, SPF30. There’s little extra benefit of going higher - SPF 15 blocks about 94% and SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays. Whichever you choose, apply it on all exposed skin 15 to 30 mins before going out. Reapply at least every two hours. If you sweat or swim, apply again.

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Health & Fitness

10 Tips to a Healthier You this Summer by Juliesweigh2fitness (formally Rosemary Conley classes) 8. Exercise: 10,000 steps per day as recommended

by the British Heart foundation, most people only achieve 5,000. By adding a daily walk of 30 to 60 minutes can help you lose weight even if you don't change your diet... so what are you waiting for? or you could join my classes below.

1. Portion Control: Statistically our plates have got bigger over the last 10 years, both at home and in restaurants and we are filling them! Use a smaller plate and fill ½ with veg/salad, ¼ protein and ¼ carbohydrates.

9. A programme that suits you: There are lots of different programmes around - it’s important you find one that suits you and your lifestyle so you will stick to it.

2. Set Small Goals To Achieve: Break down your goal into smaller goals, set a date in which you will achieve the smaller goals to get to your final destination. Start with weekly goals for the first 4 weeks, then month, then onwards from there. Reward yourself when you hit a goal, i.e. a hair or beauty treat or a new item of clothing.

I run exercise classes with various Diet options which include NHS diet, British Heart Foundation, Low Fat and Sugar control diet, and a NEW 9 day cleansing programme “Forever C9” available to order at class. Lastly, we have a NEW Metabolic Diet & Training programme to work with your body. Call, text or email me for more details.

3. Eat Smaller Meals More Often: Keep your metabolism burning by eating small healthy meals; approximately 200-250 calories, 5-6 times per day.

10. Start NOW, just DO IT !!!

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5. Test your hunger: Ask your self the question on a scale of 1 to 10 “How hungry are you?” 1 being not hungry at all and 10 starving you would eat anything. We sometimes eat because we are bored or emotions cause us to eat, or you may just be dehydrated. 6. Drinking water: Drink 2 litres / 6-8 glasses per day. Stay hydrated as we can lose 2 litres of fluid per day and we need to replace it. 7. Remind yourself WHY: What is your WHY? WHY you want to lose weight/tone or increase fitness - this will keep you motivated.

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Competition! Shape up for Summer ! Worsley Park Leisure Club are giving 3 lucky winners a 6-week membership to be used during July & August 2015 Marriott Leisure Club Shape up for Summer in 2015 with our fantastic 6-week membership. At Worsley Park, Marriott Hotel & Country Club, we offer a fantastic health and fitness facility. Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up or simply increase your weekly exercise, our instructors will happily tailor a program which will identify key areas for improvement and help motivate you to achieve your goals. Take part in one of our thirty inclusive classes including yoga, boxercise, kettle bells, aerobics and spin to name a few and with up to eight classes each day there is something for everyone! Facilities include:n Cardiovascular & Resistance Gym n Exercise Studio n Personal Training n Heated Indoor Pool n Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna n Spa of Senses

For your chance to win this fantastic prize, email your

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Health & Fitness

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Ladies, Get Fit for Summer!

As summer arrives many of you will have already cast off the winter woollies and jumped into your summer outfits but others will be worried that ditching baggy, coverall coats and jumpers will expose the extra pounds that crept on during the short cold days when warmth and comfort were more important. Ladies, the good news is that there is still time to make a difference because for most, your holiday is still 6 to 8 weeks off. Core 30 is a specialised Ladies Only fitness and weight loss centre where new members can take the 6-week Fast Start Programme. We know that these initial days are crucial; they can be the hardest and that’s why this programme includes at least 1 weekly 1-2-1 session with your personal instructor to get and keep you on track. Just like you needing to shed the excesses of the past, Core 30 has spent the last few months shedding the old with a total refurbishment creating a unique & large adaptive workout space. Key has been our focus on the proven concept of specialist fitness machines designed for women whilst updating the rationale of the workout to reflect the latest sports science research. We have significantly expanded the space available for group exercise and introduced new CV machines and Fatloss Vibration Plates.

Now it’s your turn, we have loads of tips for toningup but here are just 4 to get you started:

1. Start NOW, not tomorrow, tomorrow never comes. 2. Do it because “they” said you couldn’t STOP listening to those little voices saying things like - “I’ll look silly and show myself up”, “I haven’t got the time/energy”. Ignore them. You CAN do it – Do it for YOU. 3.

Don’t run before you walk. If you are currently not exercising, you need a controlled and gradual build up programme.

4. Keep a food diary. Write down absolutely everything you consume and don’t share it with family or friends. That way you will be honest with yourself - that could be just a bit scary! Core 30 will help you with all these starting with No 1. Pick up the phone and call us on 0161 401 1794 NOW; even if it’s the middle of the night because you can leave your name and number and we’ll call you back - how easy is that? And if you still need a reason, join Core 30 during June and pay nothing until July.

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Local Business Feature

Pensions are changing… Do you have one? Did you know that from 6th April 2015 you now have more freedom over how you take money from your pension pot. People’s pensions are hard earned over the years of work. You now have the right to choose how and when you access your money during your retirement plan. For people aged 55 and over, whatever the size of their pensions defined contribution pension pot, they will be able to take it how they want it, subject to their marginal rate of income tax in that year. 25% of their pot will remain tax-free. There will be much more flexibility and people who would like greater control over their finances can draw down their pension as they see fit.

If Pensions seem a daunting and confusing matter and you would like help understanding your pension type, looking at how to turn your pension pot into an income for your retirement, Joanne Hobson at Irlam Estates Financial Services has all the advice you need. Joanne can give you some clear advice, tips and guidance giving you reassurance and peace of mind when planning your financial future. Or if you currently do not have a pension and are perhaps looking to start your own Private Pension, we can help you with this too. Contact Joanne Hobson, Financial Advisor:Tel: 0161 777 9797, or Email: financialservices@irlamestates.co.uk The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise. You 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.

Are you aware of the pension reforms coming into effect on the 6th April 2015? From April 2015 It’s likely everyone will be able to take out as much or as little from their private pension pot any time after age 55. So there will no longer be a requirement to buy an annuity. You’ll have greater simplicity, choice and flexibility, making pensions an even more attractive choice for saving than ever before. If you would like some more information or will be effected by the changes please get in touch with one of our financial advisers on 0161 777 9797 or email financialservices@irlamestates.co.uk

Let us help you plan your ﬁnancial future! The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise. You may not get back the amount originally invested.

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Local History

The “Matchstick Man” Part I : The Early Years

Self Portrait (1925) The L. S. Lowry Collection

I first met L.S. Lowry in the early 1950s when I was a schoolboy at the Salford Technical High School, located in the Peel Building that is now the core of present-day Salford University. The meeting was not, sadly, with the great man himself, but with his paintings in the nearby Art Gallery. In those times the skyline of Salford and Manchester was dominated by countless mill and factory chimneys, all belching plumes of black smoke into an already toxic atmosphere. The nearby River Irwell meander was equally black, with pollution that can only be imagined, detergent foam floated on its surface and the day of the week could be predicted by its changing colours. A sight of the sun was rare, generally a smog gloom prevailed. When I saw this scenery, and its inhabitants, captured by Lowry in his paintings in the Gallery my teenage mind was mystified. Why on earth would anyone want to paint such a landscape? Seemingly Lowry, in his early years, had thought the same... “At first I detested it, and then, after some years, I got pretty interested in it, then obsessed by it. I watched the scene (workers leaving a mill after their shift), which I’d looked at many times without seeing - with rapture”. Lowry had discovered his mission in life. He had come to realise that no painter had ever found inspiration, or desire, in depicting the Industrial North and its people. Lowry would be that painter. Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) was born in Stretford. His father, Robert, was a Clerk for a 42 ON OUR DOORSTEP

property company; his mother, Elizabeth, was a Teacher. By his own account Lowry had an unhappy childhood, with a dominant mother (who would have preferred a daughter) and a mild, compliant father. Though affectionate to his son, Robert was described by Lowry as “a cold fish” - such was his retiring nature. The family moved to Rusholme, then a pleasant suburb, but in 1909 financial pressures forced a move to Pendlebury, in the midst of industry which the young Lowry, at first, detested. It was to be his home however, for the next 40 years! After leaving school, where he had shown little academic ability, Lowry began a career at the Pall Mall Company as a Rent Collector for domestic dwellings owned by the Company. In the evenings he took lessons in drawing and in 1905 he enrolled at the Manchester School of Art. There he was to meet a remarkable man Pierre Adolphe Vallette, a French Impressionist painter of some renown, who became his Tutor. Vallette had left France and chosen Manchester to make a living. His work includes many scenes of the city, rendered in sombre colours that evoke the damp and foggy reality of the times. He stimulated Lowry, who credited his teacher with inspiring Pierre Adolphe Valette Self portrait 1922 him in all his early work. In 1915 Lowry attended Salford Royal Technical College (the Peel Building), the Art School being on the top floor, until 1925 and it was here that he began to develop his distinctive style - what the art world calls these days... “Lowry-esque”. An early example of this “Coming From the Mill”, painted in 1917, shows the “matchstick” people that would come to make him famous. FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

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Going to the Match: Crowds of fans flocking to Burnden Park

VE Day (1945:) A brighter scene with street parties and bunting

Much of his early work was in portraiture and he painted, amongst others, his mother in a sensitive study. He also executed a masterly self-portrait over which he agonised. When it was finally completed he evidently disliked what he had done and resolved never to do such ever again! Perhaps he considered it revealed too much of himself. That painting, and that of his mother, are in the current exhibition at the Lowry Gallery in Salford Quays. Lowry’s earlier works clearly demonstrate that we was very capable of creating conventional “artistic” subject matter and that he was far from being a mere “Sunday Painter” who could only produce simple (albeit unique) work.

many years later by the Professional Footballers’ Association for several million pounds and is presently on loan to the gallery for display. It contains, not surprisingly, thousands of “matchstick” people!

But fame, or any recognition, was to be painfully slow in manifesting itself. In 1927, the first indication that Lowry might amount to something, was when the Tate Gallery in London bought one of his paintings - “Coming Out of School”. This was the first notable purchase by a national art authority. In 1928, having been shown to be tardy by the Tate Gallery in not noticing local talent, Salford City Art Gallery made its first purchase of a Lowry work - “A Street Scene”. This painting was to become the foundation of the largest collection of Lowry paintings and sketches in the world, all the property of Salford, and now worth many millions of pounds. Possibly one of Lowry’s most famous paintings was also completed in 1928 - “Going to the Match”. Lowry loved to watch football, was an ardent fan of Manchester City FC, and regularly attended games at their former stadium, at Maine Road. But it was not that stadium that was the subject of the painting. Instead it was Burnden Park, the former home of Bolton Wanderers (perhaps City were facing Bolton that day?) “Going to the Match” was bought

Lowry’s father died in 1932 leaving his bedridden mother in his care. His “day job”, remained rent collecting, an occupation which he was said to detest, but paradoxically, he was to continue until he was 65 years old, even though he later had no need of the income! An eccentric man, he was shy and secretive yet full of fun. He delighted in telling stories and happily misleading his friends, of which he made many throughout his life. When his mother died, in 1939, Lowry became depressed and reclusive, a state of mind perhaps illustrated by his painting “The Bedroom - Pendlebury”, a work done in 1940. He had a collection of clocks in his living room that were all set at different times. To some he said that it was because he did not want to know the real time, to others, that he did not want to be deafened by the sound of them all chiming at the same time! During the Second World War, Lowry became a Volunteer Fire Watcher, an important task during “The Blitz”, where he would be exposed to air raids and falling bombs. The War would become one of his most prolific painting periods. In 1943 he was appointed an Official War Artist, capturing the devastation of the period and the part that the population played. His painting “Going to Work” of 1943, captures wartime experience for ordinary people and is part of the collection in the Imperial War Museum. Another one of many such works is “Blitzed Site” (1942) and his final War work, “VE Day” (1945) which celebrates the end of the War in Europe.

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Community Events ST. PAUL'S SUMMER FAIR St Paul’s Church, Monton Lots of stalls, cakes, books, toys... Refreshments available at the cafe. Sat 6th June 11.00am - 2.00pm Free entry Tony: 0161 790 3373 WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILD Worsley Court House Guest speaker, Mr Mike Knaggs "Writing a new chapter in life". Everyone welcome. Mon 8th June 7.30pm £2.00 includes refreshments Anne Adams: 0161 728 6783 WORSLEY ROE GREEN TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mesne Lea Primary School Everyone welcome to our June meetings with guest speakers:Tue 9th June Steward Ellett: Pick & Mix Tue 23rd June Doreen Hough: My childhood at Turton Tower 7.30pm £1.00 includes refreshments Barbara Baker - 0161 790 1031

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 June Sun 19th July 10.00am - 12.00pm Facebook: Greater Manchester Homebirth Support Group HOLY ROOD CHURCH SUMMER FAIR Holy Rood Church Hall, Swinton A variety of stalls, activities and a bouncy castle! Sat 27th June 2.00 - 4.00pm 50p Entrance (children free) Heather Heys: 07530 996543 Facebook: holyroodchurchswinton COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Open meetings for local residents. Get involved in neighbourhood decisions. SWINTON Salford Civic Centre Tue 14th July, 6.15pm Marie Shields - 0161 607 1961

FRIENDS OF ROE GREEN Roe Green Church Hall Join us for a talk by Julie Corner "Naughty but Nice." Everyone welcome. Refreshments and raffle. Wed 17th June 2.00pm £2.00 Members, £3.00 Visitors Jean: 0161 790 4635

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MONTON VOICES: SUMMER SERENADE St Paul’s Church, Monton Please join us for an evening of music in celebration of summertime in Salford provided by Monton Voices Community Choir and guests. A fundraiser for the Christie Cancer Charity, the choir and church funds. Sat 20th June 7.30pm £5.00 Adults, £1 Children Buy in advance or pay on the door Tony: 0161 790 3373

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Family Activities REFUGEE WEEK: FAMILY DAYS Imperial War Museum North To mark Refugee Week, discover stories of the journeys made by children travelling to live in new countries. The whole family can get involved through craft activities and object handling. Join in with family story telling at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Then drop into the Open Studio to get creative. Activities run through the day. Suitable for all ages. Saturdays & Sundays in June Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 D-DAY ANNIVERSARY: WHAT A PERFORMANCE - SPIES Imperial War Museum North Special performances dramatising real stories of wartime life. During the Second World War, a mother and housewife is recruited by the Special Operations Executive to become a spy. Discover how she is parachuted into France to help the French resistance mount a sabotage campaign supporting the Allied invasion D-Day. Sat 6th & Sun 7th June 11.15am, 12.15, 1.15 & 2.15pm Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk SALFORD CARNIVAL AJ Bell Stadium Join in the fun at Salford Carnival. Two days packed with live music and entertainment for the family, including:- Live music, tag rugby, face painting, morris dancing, pony rides, craft stalls, local ales, licensed bar & food stalls and more! Plus, a car boot on Sunday. Sat 6th to Sun 7th June 11.00am to 8.00pm Car Boot Sunday 7.00 - 11.00am Free entry (charges may apply for some activities)

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BLITZ: FAMILY DAYS Imperial War Museum North Discover real stories of bravery on the home front about the people who set out to protect their communities, as Britain’s cities were attacked from the skies during the Blitz. Families can enjoy themed craft activities, interactive storytelling sessions, object handling and dramatic performances. All ages. Saturdays & Sundays in July Free Tel: 0161 836 4000 ORDSALL HALL GARDEN PARTY Ordsall Hall Our annual celebration of the Hall and gardens, fun for all the family! Sun 12th July 12.00 - 4.00pm Free (no booking required) Tel: 0161 872 0251 BRIDGEWATER WEEKENDER Worsley and Monton Celebrate the much-loved waterway with a weekend of music, family fun, entertainment, food, crafts and a chance to relax and explore the amazing spaces that border the canal. Sat 18th July, 12-4pm: Worsley Green Summer Fete Sun 19th July, 2-7pm: Dukes Drive Summer Sunday Free entry Facebook: Est1761 Twitter: @salfordcanal

Health & Fitness STRETCH TONE AND RELAX Beesley Green Community Centre Health Improvement activity:An exercise session run in a relaxed & fun setting. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For all levels. Mondays (ongoing) 9.30am - 11.00am Free Tel: 0800 952 1000 EVENING BIKE RIDES Clifton Country Park Health Improvement activity:Bring your bike and join in a local cycle ride (weather permitting, ring prior to ride). Cycle helmets strongly recommended. All abilities welcome. Mondays, 1st June to 20th July 6.00 - 7.30pm Free (booking required) Paul Foster: 0161 607 1964 or 0800 952 1000

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BRIDGEWATER VOLUNTEERS Monton, Winton Join us for practical conservation work along the Bridgewater Canal. Wetland Planting: Wed 3rd June, Duke’s Drive, Monton Path Building: Wed 17th June, King’s Meadow, Winton Balsam Bash: Sat 11th July, Dukes Drive, Monton Build a Hibernaculum: Wed 22nd July, Duke’s Drive, Monton 10.00am - 3.00pm Free Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

TINY BIKERS Clifton Country Park Using the balance bikes on soft ground, your child gains confidence and learns how to ride without the use of stabilisers. A drop in event, on the field near the park’s play area. Suitable for under 5s. Fri 24th July Fri 31st July 1.00pm - 2.00pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219

GRASSLAND FLOWER IDENTIFICATION COURSE Duke’s Drive, Monton Learn from an ecologist working with the Grey to Green Project about the grasses and wildflowers at Dukes Drive. Learn how to tell them apart, how to carry out a botanical survey and where to send your records. Wed 10th June 10.00am - 3.00pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

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What’s On VOLUNTARY RANGERS Three Sisters, Ellesmere Park Help with practical conservation work. Wear suitable outdoor clothing. Wed 10th June, 12.30-2.30pm Mon 6th July, 10am-2.30pm Wed 8th July, 10am-2.30pm Free Tel: 0161 793 4219 UMBRELLA DOODLE WALK Eccles Station Join artist Sarah Marsh on these unique sketching walks. Doodle your way along the Bridgewater Canal using special pens on transparent umbrellas. All materials provided. Eccles Station to Monton circular 3 mile walk. 2 hours. Sat 11th July, 10am-1.30pm Free (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE Eccles Town Hall ECHO: An interesting and diverse programme of talks:Fri 19th June: For Better or Worse Fri 17th July: The Art of Origami 10.00am, £1.00 Tel: 07931 815802

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BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION Duke’s Drive, Monton From the Peacock to the stunning Red Admiral, learn all about these beautiful and fragile insects. This workshop focusses on the top ten species in Greater Manchester. Sat 20th June, 10am-3pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

UMBRELLA DOODLE WALK Duke’s Drive, Monton Join artist Sarah Marsh on these unique sketching walks. Doodle your way along the Bridgewater Canal using special pens on transparent umbrellas. All materials provided. Sat 11th July, 10am-1.30pm Free (booking essential) www.est1761.eventbrite.co.uk

SUMMER SERENADE CONCERT Eccles Town Hall ECHO: Eccles Community Choir present a Summer Serenade Concert with soprano Angela Rowley and baritone David Borsada accompanied by Tim Kennedy. Cake stall and raffle. Wed 24th June, 7.30pm £7.00 (children FREE, pay on arrival) Tel: 07931 815802

FORAGING EVENT Bridgewater Park, Boothstown Join a local foraging expert to look at what to eat and what not to eat from nature’s delicious bounty. Meet at entrance opposite The Moorings pub. Thu 16th July, 1-3pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

BOOGIE AND BINGO AFTERNOON Eccles Town Hall ECHO: A fun afternoon held with the Eccles Tea Dance Group. Includes 5 games of Bingo, Music and dancing and refreshments at the interval. Wed 1st July, 2-4pm £2.50 (pay on arrival) Louise Ashworth: 07928 522308

SUMMER TREE ID Duke’s Drive, Monton Join an ecologist and learn the oak from the ash, the difference between native and introduced species, how they were used in the past, and ways to monitor and safeguard them. Fri 31st July, 10am-2pm Free (booking essential) Jill Tyson: 07872 808003

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Business Directory AUTO SERVICES & SUPPLIES

GARDENING / LANDSCAPING

RESTAURANTS

JJ Plunkett...............................................39 VAG Technik............................................6

Branching Out.........................................37 Ecoscape................................................36 Fairway Lawns.........................................60 J Robinson Garden Services..............48 Just Trees (Tree Surgeons) .................48 Spruce Landscapes & Gardening.....49

La Turka...................................................17

BEAUTY SALONS & CLINICS Leelawadee Thai Massage & Spa.....29 Salon Vert Hair & Beauty.....................32 Worsley Laser Clinic....................21 & 32

HAIR SALONS

BUILDING & JOINERY

Hair Eden.................................................25

General Building Works & Repairs...47 KAM Developments & Joinery.........41

HEALTH & FITNESS

CAR BODYWORK REPAIRS Chips Away.............................................39

CARPET CLEANING HIRE

Core 30 Ladies Gym...............................35 Herbalife - Pauline Walker...................29 Julie’s weigh2fitness...........................33 Slimming World...................................28 The Happy Birthing Company.......29 Worsley Physio Clinic............................34

Hire2Home.........................................45

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIRS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

A J Prady Painting..................................46 Access Lock & Safe..............................16 Classic Driveways................................50 M Duffin Property/Roof Repairs.....47 Roof2Roof.........................................2 SafeGasUK.................................44 Window Wise........................................49 Woodwards Bespoke Bathrooms...41 Worsley Bathrooms................................47

Natures Den Forest School................26 Premier Sports Holiday Sessions.....27 Puddleducks.....................................10 StagePro Academy..............................11 Urban Stage Theatre School..............26

COMPOSITE DECKING/FENCING Ecoscape................................................36

DENTAL SERVICES Monton Green Dental Practice........20

DIY RETAILER / GIFTS SHOP A&C Hardware & Gifts...............40 & 41

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS Cardwells............................................25 Clearwater Lettings................................4 Hunters......................................................1 Living Quarter........................................19 Miller Metcalfe............................14 & 15

FINANCIAL SERVICES Irlam Estates Financial Services.......38 The Right Equity Release...................55

FLORISTS Flower Frenzy..........................................16

FOOTCARE ASG Footcare..........................................34

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bridgewater Funeral Service..............22 Bridgford & Sons.................................16 Broadoak Funerals.................................56 58 ON OUR DOORSTEP

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Branwood Preparatory School............9 Bridgewater School..............................13

SEASONAL EVENTS AJ Bell Stadium - Jinglefest...............59 Walkden Community..........................23

SHOPPING CENTRES Eccles Shopping Centre......................8

SKIP HIRE Skip Co Manchester Ltd........................6

SOLICITORS Widdows Pilling & Co.........................14

SPORTS & LEISURE CLUBS Ellesmere Sports Club..........................7 Monton Sports Club..............................5 Worsley Park Marriott Leisure...30 & 31

TAXIS 1010 Taxis..............................................57

HOME INTERIORS/FURNITURE

TRAVEL AGENT

Accesssories for the Home................45 Lancashire Plank Furniture...............46 Window Creations..............................22

Worsley Travel.......................................13

HOMEWORKING

Worsley TV Solutions..........................46

Forever Wellbeing.................................12

WEDDING VENUES

LIFE COACHING

Ellesmere Sports Club..........................7 The Grand Palais.....................................53

Tall Poppies..............................................12

PET SERVICES Digs for Dogs............................................27 PetPals................................................10 Worsley Cat Sitting..............................27

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