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WELCOME A message from Style’s Editor

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FLYING START Rochdale’s first marathon

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FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL The weekend in pictures

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STRAWBERRY SPARKLE Gem Appeal fundraiser

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A QUACKING NIGHT Nutters celebrate 22nd birthday

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Emmerdale’s Bill Ward

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HERE COMES THE CLOWN Comedian Dom Joly

14-15 STYLE EXCLUSIVE Helen Lederer heads to Rochdale

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EDITOR

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& PHOTOGRAPHER Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Colin Meredith colin@rochdalestyle.com

18-19 IN THE FRAME Beautiful images of our borough 22-23 OUR TEAM OUR TOWN Something to be proud of 24

32-33 FALL INTO FASHION Autumn updates

LOCAL HISTORY The night the Beatles played Middleton

26-27 MOTORING Tips from our expert

28-29 ROCHDALE CINEMA TRAIL A step back in time

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

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AUTUMN BEAUTY This season’s top tips

CHANGING LANDSCAPE Uncovering the River Roch

FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS Rochdale company helps dogs in need STATION IMPROVEMENTS Changes at Rochdale RSPCA ROCHDALE Fundraising news

GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine in Style this season

WHAT'S COOKING? Andrew Nutter's latest recipe

HOSPICE NEWS Fundraising at Springhill

63-64 COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale

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Message from the eDitoR

Autumn leaves in Healey Dell - John Norris

Dear Readers,

Welcome to our autumn edition…

The season of crunchy leaves, rainy days, bonfires

and pumpkins! Summer might be over, but don’t

hibernate just yet… there’s still so much going on in

our borough this season. The Rochdale Literature &

Ideas Festival will see many famous faces and exciting

events popping up around Rochdale on 23nd-25th

October. It’s also a great time of year to explore the

local countryside in all its colourful autumnal glory.

Take a look at the stunning pictures sent in by our

readers and local photographers on pages 18-19. Don’t

forget to send us your autumn snaps too!

This issue is packed with exclusive celebrity

interviews including Emmerdale’s Bill Ward, Trigger

Happy TV’s Dom Joly and comedian Helen Lederer…

all of whom will be at this year’s Literature & Idea’s

Festival, so be sure to snap up your tickets!

Our local history features on pages 24/28-29 make

for an interesting read and all the usual features are

back, including motoring, dining, fashion, beauty,

New vs Old - Simon Miller

sport, community events and much more.

Please continue to support your local independent

retailers, who you can find out about in this edition.

Shopping local has endless benefits for the community

and economy and there are so many fantastic and

unique retailers in the town.

I love to hear from our readers, so please join our

Facebook page (facebook.com/stylemagazine) or feel

free to get in touch with any comments, photographs or

good news stories – email: ruth@rochdalestyle.com.

We’re also on the lookout for part-time salespeople

at Style so drop me an email if you would like to know

more.

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I hope you enjoy this edition,

EDITOR

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Joe Bailey won the 10K in a time of 32:02, while the first female runner was Kirsty Johnson in 41:27.

Councillor Janet Emsley, Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing, who took part in the fun run said: “We’ve managed to attract runners from across Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Cheshire and beyond as well as many from our borough. The atmosphere was buzzing, with spectators providing much needed encouragement along the route… We are hoping this event grows each year and are already looking ahead to 2016.”

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE EMMERDALE’S

BILL WARD Actor Bill Ward is currently on our screens playing James Barton in Emmerdale. Bill is also a highly respected photographer, commended at the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards in London, with his work featuring in national publications and advertising.

Bill will be heading to Rochdale for the Literature & Ideas Festival on Sunday 25th October, where he’ll be talking about his life and art.

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Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman”. Also I’ve got

quite close to playing Macbeth a couple of times –

he’s a really fascinating character, torn in so many

different ways, and I’d definitely love to play him

at some point.

You’re a keen landscape photographer, when did you get into photography? Are you self taught?

I’ve been taking photographs since I was 6, starting

with a Kodak Instamatic. More recently, I’ve been

taking photographs, and landscape photographs in

Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival runs from

Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October, with a feast of

events for all ages covering drama, comedy,

literature, music, theatre, poetry, visual arts and

children’s shows. For the full line-up and to book

tickets visit www.rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk.

I hope so. We’ve all really enjoyed being in the

show thus far... Anthony (Pete), Mike (Ross), Joe

(Finn) and Gillian (Emma) are all terrific actors,

and great to work with. They’ve built some really

brilliant characters, so long may that continue...

Style caught up with Bill ahead of his visit to

What has been your favourite television or theatre role?

behind the lens…

things for different reasons. I think the most

Rochdale, to discuss life in the limelight and

When did you first start acting?

When I was at prep school. The first play I did was

entirely in Latin, outside a swimming pool.

You’ve had some huge storylines recently on Emmerdale… what’s in store for James?

I honestly have absolutely no idea. The producer

and writers keep things very close to their chests!

We’ve all really enjoyed filming the recent

storylines though... filming explosions and

massive disagreements in general is always good

fun, and the Bartons in particular have had a lot of

great stuff to get their teeth into. James is basically

trying to keep his family together, whilst loads of

different factors conspire to tear it apart.

Will it be happily ever after for James and Emma?

I’d be very surprised if it was... I don’t think they

lived particularly happily together when they were married before. They’re an interesting couple...

That’s a tricky one. You tend to enjoy different

difficult (and rewarding) thing I’ve done was a

little known American play called The Hairy Ape,

by Eugene O’Neill. I had to play “Yank”, a native

New York stoker of a Transatlantic Ocean Liner,

who ends up falling in love with a gorilla. It’s an

Where would you love to photograph if you could choose anywhere in the world?

Blimey. There’s so much choice. We live in such an

extraordinary world... probably at the moment I’d

choose Iceland. I went about 15 years ago when I

wasn’t quite as up to speed with landscape

photography as I am now. There’s an epic, almost

other-worldliness to Iceland that is extraordinary,

and I’d like to experience that again at some point.

Do you prefer television or stage?

There’s something about the Northumbrian

Actually, I really like both. They’re both very

different, but equally rewarding in their own ways.

I love the rehearsal aspect of theatre – you work on

something day in day out for 3 or 4 weeks before

I was born and brought up in Newcastle-upon-

Tyne, and used to spend a lot of time at the coast.

coastline that is very special indeed... a mixture of

massive windswept beaches, history, offshore islands and bad weather. Perfect.

see the light of day, but that help you on the way to

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival – what can we expect you to talk about?

through the play. On the other hand, TV is great

be talking a fair bit about where my pictures come

you show it to anyone, which gives you loads of

opportunity to experiment, try things out and take

massive risks – things that may ultimately never working out your character and their journey

for just getting out of the way of yourself and

committing – we film up to 40 pages a day on

Emmerdale with no rehearsal, so it tends to be

difficult... they’re trying very hard to make a go of

to them.

The Bartons have made quite an impact on the village… will they be sticking around?

of it. You can see the sort of thing I do on my

website: www.billwardphotography.co.uk

had to learn to do a New York accent and put on

two stone of muscle to play him.

very instinctive - there’s a real adrenaline that

it though, so fingers crossed for them!

scale of it, the beauty of it, and the peace and quiet

Do you have an all-time favourite photograph/place you’ve photographed?

extraordinary play, very beautiful in parts, but I

they definitely love each other, but lots of other

stuff tends to get in the way of that and makes life

particular, since about 2010. I really love the sheer

comes from making instant decisions and sticking

What would be your dream role?

Well I’m very happy exploring the world of James

Barton at the moment. But one day, I’ve always fancied having a go at Willy Loman in Arthur

I’m looking forward to being there - I suspect I’ll

from, how and why I take the photographs that I

do, what drives them, what motivates them. And of

course a fair amount about my acting work, which

is at the root of much of my photography.

What would you love to be doing in ten years time?

More of the same please and I’d be a very happy

bunny indeed...

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FEELING GOOD IN THE SUNSHINE Thousands of people packed into Rochdale town centre recently for the annual Feel

their performance and were followed by a

Good Festival, enjoying a real feast of live

rousing set which really got festival goers

music, food and family entertainment.

dancing from Ska music stars The Uplifters.

Celebrity chefs Rachel Allen, Kevin

Kirsty Almeida and her band The

Woodford, Andrew Nutter, Aazam Ahmad

Troubadours brought some soul

and James Holden created some magic in

sophistication to the evening, setting the

the kitchen, with their live cookery

scene for festival favourites Toploader who

masterclasses on the food stage

took to the stage at 8pm. They kept the

sponsored by Hopwood Hall College

crowd of thousands dancing for over an

proving a big crowd puller.

hour, with a selection of tracks including

A festival market and food village was also a

their global hit ‘Dancing in the Moonlight.’

hit with residents and visitors from across

Headliners The South followed, playing

the region.

many of their top hits including ‘A Little

On the Saturday, the main stage sponsored

Time’, ‘Don't Marry Her’, ‘Rotterdam’,

by The Flying Horse Hotel and hosted by

‘Perfect 10’ and more.

Key 103’s Alex James was opened in style

For photographs from the festival and to

by local band The Hotspur Press. They

leave your feedback on the event visit

were followed by country/soul singer Amy-

www.facebook.com/feelgoodfestival or visit

Jo Clough, with her acoustic guitar.

@feelgoodfest on Twitter.

New indie rock band Shakedown

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HERE COMES THE CLOWN

STYLE EXCLUSIVE

DOM JOLY

Comedian Dom Joly shot to fame with his anarchic hidden-camera show ‘Trigger Happy TV’ and has since made television series for the BBC, Channel 5 and Sky 1 including This Is Dom Joly and Dom Joly’s Happy Hour. His spoof autobiography, Look At Me, Look At Me was published in 2004. In 2009 he wrote his first travel book, The Dark Tourist, in which he holidayed in some of the world’s most unlikely destinations such as Chernobyl and North Korea. His new book - Here Comes the Clown: A Stumble Through Show Business is a brilliantly bizarre and hilarious memoir from this audacious star.

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Did a practical joke ever go wrong?

SO many times. I once had control of a tannoy in a supermarket and we were picking on customers by sending me as the security guard to keep an eye on them. A nun came in and we couldn’t resist. She went mental, swearing, throwing stuff - still not sure if she was a real nun or a strippergram.

Which programmes make you laugh?

Fawlty Towers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Veep.

What can we expect from your new book ‘Here Comes the Clown: A Stumble Through Show Business’?

You can expect a warts and all description of my last 15 years and every embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me. "It’s very funny” - my mum says.

We’re really excited about the Trigger Happy TV revival… Has filming begun for this?

Can’t really talk about this… but yes…

Will the giant phone be making a comeback?!

The only thing coming back is the phone because phones have changed so much and there are a lot of new options...

Dom will be heading to Number One Riverside for the Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival on Saturday 24th October, where he’ll be talking about his life and his new book.

Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival runs from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October, with a feast of events for all ages covering drama, comedy, literature, music, theatre, poetry, visual arts and children’s shows.

For the full line-up and to book tickets visit rochdaleliteraturefestival.co.uk.

Festival updates on Twitter connect with @RochdaleLitFest.

Style caught up with Dom ahead of his visit to Rochdale, to discuss pranks, giant phones and hot air balloons…

Readers will probably know you best from Trigger Happy TV; when did you first think up the show?

It kind of happened organically - I was mucking about filming little bits and pieces and then Channel 4 spotted us and we got to make a one-off and then everything snowballed from there. There was certainly no great masterplan - most of TV is luck and acting on it.

Did you expect the massive popularity the show achieved?

Not in the slightest - I was just excited that it was going to be on telly and then suddenly it was Friday night between Friends and Frasier!

What was your all-time favourite prank from the series?

Probably the snail - I got dressed up as a huge snail and waited for traffic to stop at a zebra crossing before sliding very, very slowly across the road. Only in England would the traffic have stopped. In America I’d have been savagely beaten by rednecks before being run over by an oversized pick-up truck.

We’re guessing you may have to be more heavily disguised this time around? Do you get recognised a lot?

It’s not too bad - I have great make-up artists so it’s not really a problem.

What other plans do you have at the moment?

I’m starting my new book, in which I walk from London to Beirut.

We hear you have a hot air balloon?!

I do… what could possibly go wrong. I haven’t got my licence yet but watch out once I do - it’s opened up a whole new area for pranks.

What advice would you give to aspiring comedians and writers?

Stick to your guns, if you find it funny, then it is. Don’t crowd-please and keep away from low-hanging fruit.

You’ve won an award for being the ‘funniest tweeter’… where can we tweet you? @domjoly but I do bite...

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As well as a sit down lunch, the event also included a raffle, lucky dip, a clothes and jewellery sale and entertainment from professional singer James Cockeril.

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HELEN LEDERER Helen Lederer is a very familiar face in the field of comedy, writing and acting... and also the person Dawn French calls ‘the funniest woman in England’. Helen is probably best known for her role as dippy Catriona in Absolutely Fabulous. She started out as part of a group of early 1980’s comedians: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, the late Rik Mayall and Ben Elton who made their names at London’s Comedy Store.

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Helen will soon be heading to Rochdale for this year’s Literature and Ideas Festival, to discuss her debut novel, Losing It - shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction. She will be discussing this latest piece of work in her own entertaining style at the festival on Friday 23 October, 7.30pm at Number One Riverside.

Steve Cooke and Norman Warwick, from All Across the Arts caught up with Helen prior to her festival appearance…

Which Helen Lederer will people see at the Festival?

I have made it up as I have gone along. If it is of some interest to some people, and I guess it is, then that’s a bonus. I have never been one to completely fit in. I used to get into trouble at school. It is not that I meant to be badly behaved – I just did things a bit differently.

When you put your work out there what do you hope that it will achieve?

We need role models, people who can affect policy; we need funny, witty people to do blogs; we

need good communicators because they can potentially make life slightly better. Some people are comfortable not doing that like my sister for example, she is happy not doing that with her life. She says wild horses couldn’t make her do what I do. If you have a desire to do this kind of work, you will know pretty soon whether you are able to do it. I used to give myself one more year in the early days. I did stand up for five years. It is not an area to stay around in if it is not going to work.

How different is that connection to that with a sit down audience, at an event such as the Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival?

I have really fallen in love with that format this year. It is like stand up without the jokes. You are engaging with people who have turned up because they are interested in the writing process, which interests me - there is so much in common already. There is so much positivity about people who read who want to go to gatherings where literary pursuits are discussed. I have enjoyed every one of the festivals I have done. It is a very new area for me, and I am really loving it… I am really looking forward to Rochdale, that it is going to be pretty amazing; I like coming up to the North.

This is our third festival so it is quite a new thing for Rochdale too…

Well done for giving people that opportunity, for getting the funding and organising it. If it is there people will grow from it. If it is not,

they won’t. In general terms there has been a dip in reading but with lots of ways now to access books I think it is coming into its own.

Also people are interested in writing themselves. People who come to events ask how do you start, how many hours do you put in? I would ask these questions of any author myself. I would have loved to have asked Agatha Christie what she got up to. It is fascinating to explore people’s minds and how they put ideas onto the page. So well done to everyone for putting on this Festival and hopefully everyone who turns up will get something from it.

How much of what you do as a stand-up comic, actress and author is from your imagination and how much based on your observations?

For the novel, everything comes from my own perception and where I am at that time, although as we evolve we perceive things differently. What was alarming to me and terrifying aged 30 is probably not now – other things are now. So it depends where you are at, but if you are doing a role with a script you absorb it differently. I think thinking about things is not helpful to me - I just hope I can draw on something.

What was it Laurence Olivier said?

“Just turn up, remember your lines and don’t bump into the furniture”.

Ab Fab the film is filming in October, it is like buses. October is the hot month.

Steve Cooke & Norman Warwick All Across the Arts

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CELEBRITY CHEF ANDREW NUTTER PUTS ON A ‘QUACKING’ NIGHT Nutters restaurant turned yellow to celebrate their 22nd birthday this year with the theme ‘two little ducks’, taken from the popular bingo term. Guests were greeted with a yellow carpet entrance of cocktails and canapés whilst the weather stayed dry to play games such as hooka-duck and bingo.

Guests included Coronation Street’s Catherine Tyldesley and Masterchef winner Simon Wood, with Simon even taking to the canapé station to sear scallops for other guests.

A five course menu followed, consisting of lobster hot pot, a “two little duck” starter, roast Seabass, beef fillet and a delicious raspberry dessert to finish off.

Andrew quoted “I still pinch myself each year as to what the restaurant has achieved over the years. From starting out as the forty seater New Inn pub all those years ago to hosting this weekend’s events to over 400 guests. It has been a magical party – roll on our 23rd!!”

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ROCHDALE IN THE FRAME We’re celebrating the beauty of our borough… to submit your photographs (amateur or professional) for our next edition please email features@rochdalestyle.com, post to Style’s Facebook page or #rochdalestyle on Instagram.

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OUR TEAM, OUR TOWN ROCHDALE AFC SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF Meet the Dale’s newest signing‌ Seven-year-old Dale fan Corey Pocklington travelled all the way from Newquay in Cornwall recently, to be a mascot for his beloved team. The day was made extra special for Corey when Rochdale sealed their place in the League Cup second round after winning on penalties against Coventry City.

Style: Was it fun being a Dale mascot for the day?

Corey: Yes it was, I had a great time!

What did you get up to?

I went on the pitch and played some football, went in the dressing room and had my picture taken with all the different players, had my programme signed by all the players. Then I walked out with the captain Jamie Allen before the start of the game, shook hands with all the opposition and had my picture taken with the officials.

Who is your favourite player?

Ian Henderson Do you have any tips for the Dale?

No, cause they're playing really well!! I think they're doing excellent.

What would you like to be when you grow up?

I'd like to be a professional footballer!

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Up AnD Coming FixTUReS AT SpoTlAnD l Tuesday 29 September Rochdale AFC v Shrewsbury 7.45pm Kick Off l Saturday 03 October Rochdale AFC v Bradford 3pm Kick Off l Tuesday 20 October Rochdale AFC v Coventry City 7.45pm Kick Off l Saturday 24 October Rochdale AFC v Oldham 3pm Kick Off

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THE NIGHT THE BEATLES PLAYED MIDDLETON The Beatles never played Rochdale during their touring years but they did appear at Middleton on Thursday April 11th 1963 at the Co-operative Hall in Long Street. This was the same day that their third single, ‘From Me To You’, was released and just before the true phenomenon of Beatlemania exploded. It must have been an unforgettable experience for the lucky three hundred or so young people who were there.

Middleton was a ‘one nighter’ in a

shillings and sixpence (about 37p!). This

disbanded in early 1970.

busy week that included their debut on

seems excellent value as later in their

national BBC television. The gig was

career, The Beatles only performed on

been in their live prime, with their audience

sandwiched between an appearance in

package tours where they would have

able to hear them clearly and their stage

Birkenhead and a Good Friday return to

played for twenty minutes or so.

act fully developed. At the end of the

Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club (where

Having learned their stage craft in

At Middleton, The Beatles would have

concert the group signed autographs,

the late Cilla Black had been a cloakroom

gruelling all-night shows in Hamburg in

changed out of their stage clothes and

attendant). The Beatles’ sheer level of

Germany, The Beatles knew how to pace a

returned to their native Liverpool. No doubt

work is exhausting just to read about;

concert by mixing original material such as

they travelled down the East Lancs Road

these were the days before Britain had a

‘Love Me Do’ and ‘Please Please Me’ with

(the A580) as the M62 had yet to be built!

full motorway network or even luxury

cover versions of hits by Little Richard,

coaches where the group could relax or

Chuck Berry and The Isley Brothers.

demolished in August 1963, only a few

sleep. The Fab Four generally travelled in

Amazingly, there was always room for a

months after the Fab Four played there.

a van with their road manager Neil

couple of slow ballads to contrast with the

Now on Long Street as people walk past

Aspinall. In April 1963 alone, The Beatles

fast rock ‘n’ roll numbers.

Barclays Bank, Betfred and The Harbord

made twenty concert appearances, along

As Beatlemania increased, the

The Co-op Hall in Middleton was

Harbord, I wonder how many of them

with several radio and television shows;

audience’s screams at their concerts got

know that The Beatles once played here.

rarely having even one day off per week.

louder and louder. Eventually the group

Were YOU there?…

The Middleton Guardian of Friday 19th April 1963 had a full report entitled ‘Co-op

became tired of not being heard and they made no more live appearances after

Hall crush for Beatles fans’. It seems that

1966. The Beatles continued as a studio-

the group performed for about an hour in

based group and their recordings became

front of their fans who had each paid seven

more and more sophisticated. They

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Richard Lysons Acknowledgements: Middleton Library; ‘I Want To Tell You’ by Michael Turner ‘The Complete Beatles Chronicle’

by Mark Lewisohn.

THE NEW ICONIC MAZDA MX-5 It’s easy to spot a quiet news day in local newspapers as they inevitably have a nostalgia page with a picture of the local high street. If it was taken in the seventies you can more or less guarantee that the cars on show will feature at least one British sports car, be it an MGB or Triumph Spitfire. Over the years, the economy sports car has been killed off by the hot hatch but one manufacturer has kept the spirit alive - Mazda.

Over the years I have made no secret of my love for the Mazda MX-5. IT is the very essence of what a true sports car should be - Simple, quick and fun.

But what you have in an MX-5 is the spirit of a traditional British roadster combined with Japanese build quality and reliability. These factors have combined to win the hearts of over a million buyers worldwide since the little Mazda was launched twenty years ago.

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pleasantly surprised when I first saw the pictures and even happier when it appeared in the flesh.

Mazda has gone straight back to its roots with the new generation car being the shortest ever and utilising a 130bhp, 1.5-litre engine to power the base

That said, driving the MX-5 is not about power but control. The MX-5 really makes you feel ‘involved’ with what is going on. The feedback from

the steering gives you almost subliminal information about the road being covered while the twitches from the rear two wheels under heavy acceleration can be easily controlled way before anything becomes too sideways.

model. If you want a bit more oomph, you can also specify a 2.0-litre 158bhp unit which gets to 60mph in 7.3 seconds, 1.2 seconds quicker than the smaller unit.

Mazda has always used the philosophy Jinba Ittai when designing the four generations of MX-5. Its meaning relates to the relationship between a rider and the horse. I couldn’t have put it better myself. No other car feels in tune or as connected, even cars that retail at four times the price. Only one car can better it, and

that’s the Aerial Atom and you wouldn’t use that on a daily basis in February, in the rain and cold.

Don’t fancy spending upwards of the £18,495 asking price of the base model?

No problem. A few years ago I invested the princely sum of £900 I have invested in a 1994 1.8i original as a toy for the summer. After a light restoration it drives just as well as when it came out of the showroom 21-years ago, costs £90 a year to insure on a classic policy and is an absolutely invigorating out on the open roads, especially at dawn on a crisp winter’s morning.

There are plenty of examples out there at the minute at bargain prices but watch out for the dreaded rust, especially along the sills and rear arches.

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Rochdale Cinema Trail The new shopping and leisure scheme for Rochdale town centre on the site of the old council offices and bus station includes plans for a multiplex cinema.

Ironically, this will be very near to The Regal Moon on the Butts, whose name refers to the building’s earlier role as the Regal Cinema, later renamed the ABC and, finally, Cannon.

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uring the last century Rochdale had many cinemas and this trail is intended to help Style readers find the whereabouts of some of them. We will start outside The Regal Moon. This cinema was the last one to be built in the town in 1938 and the last one to be closed in 1992, having ‘escaped’ becoming a bingo hall in 1975. Three years later, in 1978, this the now ABC cinema - was ‘tripled’ with three screens being provided within the building. Sadly, the popularity of home video

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and the new multiplex at Pilsworth caused attendances to plummet at Rochdale. The cinema did indeed briefly become Ritz Bingo, before its transformation into a Wetherspoons in 1997.

Pevsner’s Buildings Of England notes the ‘extraordinary balustrade, like an abacus’ on the front of the building. It is good to see such a successful conversion of one of our town’s most famous buildings; not all of Rochdale’s former cinemas have been so lucky and survived, as we shall see.

the smaller Rochdale cinemas, with just over 800 seats, King’s was opened in 1922 and converted for ‘talkies’ seven years later.

It closed in 1969, briefly becoming an Asian social centre. In 1972, it was converted into King’s Bingo but the building has been empty for many years and is currently up for sale. Unfortunately, this former cinema is unremarkable on the outside and has been completely gutted inside. If only the Rialto/Odeon had been spared instead!

Now we return to the town centre.

It will be wonderful for Rochdale town centre to have a cinema again after an absence of about a quarter of a century.

This writer remembers going to see ‘E.T’. at the ABC cinema in 1983 and wondering why he could hear so many sniffles during the screening. No, Rochdale was not suffering from a common cold epidemic, it was grown women (and men!) crying while watching the Steven Spielberg classic! That is the extraordinary power of communal film watching; forget DVDs and Netflix!

Leave The Regal Moon behind you and head for Town Hall Square. On your left on what is strictly Packer Street, just before the Flying Horse pub was the Empire (now Darli’s Bar). Built in 1904, the Empire was originally a music hall but soon became a cinema known as Pringles Picture Palace. It reopened as the Empire De Luxe Cinema in 1930 with a new curved balcony which replaced the original horseshoe shaped one. There were 1,150 seats. In the 1950’s, this cinema was converted to a bingo hall, before becoming a bar in 1995. If you look carefully, you can see the name ‘Empire Hall’ carved into the masonry at the top of the central bay. Unfortunately, a tall sycamore tree obscures the left hand side of the building, but the stonework and stained glass windows are still impressive.

An unusual feature is a speakers’ balcony above the entrance.

Walk past the Flying Horse and turn left up Nelson Street, crossing Church Lane; go past the World Buffet and turn right when you reach Drake Street; go past Champness Hall and the next road on the right is Great George Street. On the immediate right was the Palace Picture House which opened in 1911 with 1200 seats. By 1930 this was known as the Palace Tudor Super Cinema. It closed at the end of August in 1968. The Palace became the Euro/Asian Film Club for the next 13 years. The building was then a nightclub called Scene One, but was destroyed by fire in 1987. The club was rebuilt as Xanadu’s which was closed and demolished in 2002.

Nearby was the much-loved Carlton Ballroom, which has also now disappeared.

Continue along Drake Street and, at the junction with Oldham Road and Milnrow Road, was the Rialto cinema. The Rialto was officially opened in 1929 by Gracie Fields. It was taken over by Gaumont in 1957, finally becoming the Odeon two years later. This extraordinary building was Rochdale’s grandest picture house with marble steps leading to a foyer with stained glass windows and depicting scenes of Venice’s Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal.

Upstairs, a café lounge - with seating for 160 customers - was lined with real mahogany panelling. Plush carpeted aisles led to a huge auditorium with over 1800 seats. These cinemas were accurately described in the 1930’s as ‘dream palaces’ taking audiences into a world far away from their difficult and unglamorous lives during the Depression. Seeing Hollywood movies on the big silver screen must have been an unforgettable experience. The cinema closed in 1975 and lay empty for several years. There were plans by the Rank Organisation to turn it into a skateboard arena but these came to nothing.

Eventually, this wonderful cinema was demolished and replaced by an MFI store.

At present, the site – overlooking Wet Rake – is waste ground and enclosed by wooden fencing. In 2015 it is extremely hard to imagine a luxury cinema ever being there.

The cinema must have given this part of town a real focal point and a memorable meeting place. Younger readers should ask older relatives if they are in any doubt!

RIALTO Cinema

The new cinema will be convenient for the Transport Interchange and I am sure that it will be popular with families. A cinema in a town centre acts as a magnet and springboard for other facilities – such as shops, restaurants and bars - will benefit, too. There will also be a welcome and positive addition to this Rochdale cinema trail!

Thanks to: Local Studies, Rochdale; The Theatres Trust; Cinema Treasures website;The Cinema Theatre Association; Pevsner’s Buildings Of England –Lancashire: Manchester and The South-East.

Richard Lysons

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FALL into Fashion...

So, summer is over (did it ever really begin?!) which means it’s time to start shopping for your autumn wardrobe! And because it’s not too chilly yet it’d be quite nice to be able to get a bit more wear out of some of our summer clothes before we’ve to start de-icing the car. Planning ahead is a great way to make sure that when you do go on your shopping spree your new purchases actually work together and will slot in with your existing wardrobe seamlessly. It also means that you don't end up with far too many unnecessary or mismatched pieces and that dreaded guilty feeling in the pit of your stomach.

Here are some key pieces that are available all over the high street, some of which you may already have in your wardrobe – either way they will make the transition from summer to autumn wardrobe pretty much effortless...

BOOTIES, OR THE UNASSUMING ANKLE BOOT are another piece you probably have several of in your wardrobe. Black, tan, brown, grey; all can be worn with denim cut offs or tailored shorts in summer, which you can then simply swap for skinny jeans as autumn rolls in.

PATTERNED SILK SCARVES are eminently versatile because they can be used as a casual beach sarong or knotted and worn as a head wrap in summer, and can be artfully draped or tied jauntily around the neck in autumn to add interest to a simple jeans and tee combo.

FLOPPY HATS show no signs of diminishing in popularity, no doubt because of their ultra-wearable flexibility – they were great for those (occasional) sunny summer days but will also provide a little protection from the inevitable autumn showers as the temperature drops. Colours like camel, charcoal and burgundy are quite neutral and will complement much of your existing wardrobe while adding a splash of grownup colour, or you could always opt for a classic and timeless black. The humble floppy hat fulfils the dual purpose of adding a touch of 70s sophistication to your outfit while disguising the fact that you haven’t done your hair that day – result.

IN THE SHOE DEPARTMENT, pointy toed pumps or loafers will complement pretty much any outfit combination, from summery floral dresses to autumnal tailored trousers at the office, without sacrificing comfort for style. Purchase in different fabrics and textures, such as velvet or patent, to lend a little opulence to your feet. For evening, lace up heels have been floating around for quite a while now, and the lace up heeled boot is a great multi-purpose heel that avoids falling into the trap of ‘boring’ because it is so easily paired with an evening dress or even a pair of jeans.

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LEATHER, LEATHER, LEATHER. It’s a classic for a reason.

Leather shorts look fabulous and just a little edgy worn with a white tee and strappy leather sandals in summer, and equally good with a simple denim shirt and boots as the days get shorter. And the leather jacket the more beat up the better in my opinion - is the ultimate staple which functions year round as a cover-up and which bequeaths a little je ne sais quoi to pretty much any outfit.

CHUNKY JEWELLERY PIECES, featuring semi-precious stones such as opals, moonstones or turquoise, give an injection of unconventional luxury to your look, adding a pop of colour while still being affordable and unique. A great way to create a distinctive look is to layer jewellery that has similar elements, such as a chunky topaz necklace with a simple chain pendant, lending a little chutzpah to an otherwise simple ensemble.

Don’t forget your make up bag either, which can be an inexpensive route to updating your overall style, and a pretty easy way to mark the shift from summer to autumn. Introduce deeper hues to your morning (and evening) beauty routine, and opt for rich and refined matte-finish wines and plums for lips which brighten your complexion and harmonise with soft greys, cobalts and forest greens for nails.

THE BLAZER is an autumn hero piece which can be worn over summer dresses to take you into the season, upgrading your look from boho beach girl to relaxed office chic, and can be worn year after year.

Golds, chocolate browns and charcoals for eyes are great for adding a little more drama to your look and look great as the nights start to draw in, bestowing warmth and texture which compensates for the fade of that summer glow.

Go forth and shop, my pretties.

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A good skin care routine starts with a cleanse and tone; whether you prefer a foam wash, a micellar water, a cleansing milk and toner or an all in one product it doesn’t matter, as long as you are cleansing the skin to remove daily impurities and toning to rebalance the skins natural PH balance.

If you have ever wondered how that lady in your office has the perfect glowing complexion the secret is a serum and cream! Serums are water-like fluids filled with powerful ingredients and rich in vitamins and antioxidants that will soak into the skin and transform the hydration levels of your skin to plump and restore your skins texture and elasticity.

ULTIMATE LASHES - Luscious lashes are on trend this autumn. The more natural the better. There are several methods of enhancing the lashes such as LVL LASHES, which is a great natural treatment for lashes, where the lashes are permed vertically and completely lifted, then tinted in rich black for optimal results and definition. This treatment takes 45 minutes and the results can last up to 6 weeks.

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If lash enhancements aren’t for you and you are a natural beauty then a really super volumising mascara can create lift and volume.

GLOWING TAN - As we head into the cooler autumn months it is still nice to keep

the glow of summer on our skin. Whether you have been on a summer holiday and have a deep tan or have picked up a sun kissed glow from gardening or festivals, it’s great to maintain that colour as we head towards the coming season. To maintain your tan you need to keep the skin moisturised to prevent flaking and peeling. I would recommend a tan booster moisturiser with a hint of colour to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.

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REVEALING THE RIVER ROCH

ABOUT… The project to uncover the River Roch and reveal its historic bridge will boost Rochdale’s heritage, as well as improving the biodiveristy of the river and reducing flood risk in the town centre.

There are also plenty of opportunities for our residents and visitors to get involved in this unique project.

We’re running a whole host of activities, from ecology sessions for the kids to knitting workshops.

People can also enjoy spooky River Roch-themed ghost walks, led by local actor Colin Meredith.

There’s something for everyone, and best of all, most activities are free.

ECOLOGY SESSIONS Let the youngsters become scientists or engineers for an hour! They can build their own mini waterway and learn about rivers using our interactive table to see what happens when the river meets obstacles and experiment with different objects to change the river's flow.

They can also discover the animals which make the river their home, including otter and bullhead fish, and come face-to-face with creatures including the stickleback, caddisflies, and the stone loach.

If there’s still time left, visitors can try on some historic fancy dress and mess around in our sandpit.

COST: FREE Location: Revealing the Roch Information Centre, Number 5 South Parade (formerly Bar 5), Rochdale, OL16 1LR NO BOOKING REQUIRED, DROP IN. Opening times and dates: 10am to 1pm and 1.30 and 4pm on the last Saturday of every month, excluding September 2015. The September session will be held on Saturday 19 September 2015.

KNITTING WORKSHOPS You don’t have to be an expert with the knitting needles to have a go at these sessions. Here you will help local artist Alison Cooper put together a specially knitted hoarding, which will be placed on the railings around the newly reopened river next year as a temporary art installation.

Alison, who regularly runs knitting sessions at Touchstones Rochdale, is working on a design which takes its inspiration from the wildlife you find in the River Roch.

Attendees will get the chance to knit sections of the artwork, with all equipment and wool provided.

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• Fabulous new store • Designer womenswear • Open Mon - Sat 9.30 - 5.30 798 Edenfield Road Norden Rochdale OL12 7RB 01706 357306

Romantica dress available at Brides of Rochdale

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Rochdale-based company, Bowser Supply Ltd, is on a mission to change the lives of thousands of Romanian stray dogs. Over the past few years the company, based in Shawclough, has funded many wagons full of aid to be sent over to various animal shelters in Romania.

Managing Director and animal lover, Wendy Owen, recently visited the country and was heartbroken to see the terrible conditions the dogs are subject to. Wendy commented: “The dogs are treated as vermin and live on the streets in horrific conditions; a lot of them become ill. For years, despite efforts from voluntary organisations to spay and neuter, the amount of stray dogs on the streets of Romania has escalated. There are public shelters, which are in

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essence death camps for the dogs who are subjected to the most inhumane treatment.”

Thankfully, there are also private shelters who rely on donations from the public and charities. With their help, many dogs are rescued from the public shelters and streets, neutered, vaccinated and receive veterinary treatment.

These lucky few are then offered for adoption worldwide.

Wendy commented: “On my recent visit I found a dog (Harry) by the side of the road that had been run over. He is now recovering and living with me, Bobbie another Romanian rescue, and Pippa - an English rescue dog.”

“These dogs make excellent pets – it's as if they know how lucky they are – and that they

have had a lucky escape – and they are very grateful”, added Wendy.

Bowser Supply Ltd have been collecting much-needed items for the dogs, such as beds, blankets, food, toys, worming tablets, flea sprays, grooming kits and coats. All donations are gratefully accepted. Donations can be dropped off at Bowser Supply Ltd, Unit 8, Shawclough Trading Estate, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ND or free collection can be arranged.

Monetary donations can also be sent via Paypal.

Please contact Wendy on 01706 655132 or by email wendy@bowsersupply.com.

If you are interested in provided a loving home for a Romanian dog please contact Wendy for more information on the process. (Please note there is an adoption fee, but all dogs come with a legal passport and are fully vaccinated, wormed etc).

Kid's Stuff, based at Duke Street Mill, off Whitworth Road, has everything you could need for your baby or child, from prams to furniture.

One-stop shop for newborn babies to children aged three and a haIf.

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k cots k moses baskets k musical cot mobiles k k nursery wallpaper k rocking horses k k pushchairs k dolls prams k highchairs k k bedding & matching furniture k Walkers k k childrens learning equipment k toys k Following new legislation regarding car seats, Kid's Stuff offers a car seat advisory and fitting service for children from birth to 12 years old.

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KIDSSTUFF Duke Street Mill, Rochdale, OL12 0LW. (FREE PARKING) Opening hours: Mon Weds Thurs Fri 9 - 5 Tues 9 - 4 Sat 10 - 4 Tel: 01706 645267 www.kidsstuffrochdale.co.uk

BKC Trophies Ltd

Quality Trophy & Engraving Services

Rochdale's Premier trophy and engraving specialist.

We supply all types of trophies and sports awards.

School Awards and Medals / Crystal Corporate Awards Supplied / Memorial Plaques Supplied / Office Signs We also supply custom designed plaques and awards using our sublimation printing.

• Custom designed plaques printed with your club/school logo • Glass awards printed with your club/school logo • Perpetual trophies engraved • Personalised Gifts • Discounts for large and repeat orders shop online www.bkctrophies.co.uk Fast turnaround

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l Art Gallery and Gift Shop l Large Selection of Cards l Original Paintings l Handmade Jewellery l Glassware l Local Crafts l Gift Vouchers Available

REGULAR EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS l Literature & Ideas Festival related events l Sunday 25th Oct 2.30pm Peter Chand Storyteller l Throughout November Bill Ward photography Exhibition l Don’t miss future events at Number Ten Gallery join our mailing list: numbertengallery@gmail.com

Telephone 01706 354076

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RAILWAY STATION UNDERPASS REOPENS The Miall Street underpass entrance to Rochdale railway station was officially opened on 10th July. The southern entrance to the station had been closed in 1979 and had fallen into disrepair. The reopening of the subway will enable Rochdale Council to develop their Station Gateway Master Plan which has been designed to transform the surrounding area.

The subway has been furnished with new signs, railings, LED lighting, CCTV, concrete flooring and a new drainage system. Many of the heritage features from the original subway have been kept and restored including the ironwork, bridge decks, heritage railings and the tiling inside the tunnel. Historic photographs of how the

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station used to look are featured on the walls and railings.

Reopening of the underpass from Miall Street has already had many benefits for travellers and residents. It provides a direct route to both the railway station and the Metrolink station from the new park and ride facility on Hare Street. This well-lit, free car park has spaces for 200 cars, as well as 13 spaces reserved for disabled vehicles and four spaces for electric vehicles to charge their batteries. There is also ample space for motorcycle parking. Even after a few weeks, it is clear that the reopening of the subway has increased the use of this car park by commuters and encouraged greater use of public transport. In the past, users of this carpark had a long walk to the station via

either Richard Street or Milkstone Road.

The work has been funded by Transport for Greater Manchester, Network Rail and Rochdale Borough Council. This important development is part of a bigger scheme to improve services at the station through the government’s £600 million Northern Hub which will increase capacity on the rail network. This scheme will see Rochdale benefit from a range of improvements including enabling a possible boost to the number of fast trains travelling from Rochdale to Manchester.

Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of Transport for Greater Manchester said, “ By improving passenger access to the car park, train platforms and Metrolink stop and cutting the walking distance by up to 300 metres, the project enables public transport users to get around more quickly and easily in a much more safe and secure environment.”

Richard Lysons

ROCHDALE ROSTRUM Presentation and Speaking Skills Course Gain confidence, overcome nerves, develop your own style.

Suitable for professional and social situations.

20 WEEK COURSE Starts 28th September 7.30pm – 9.30pm Broadfield Park Hotel, Rochdale Course fee - £50

WEDNESDA AY 4th NOVEMBER: 7.30pm ST CHAD’S, ROCHDALE PARISH CHURCH St. Chad’s Fold, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1QT

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DRINKING IN THE ATMOSPHERE The first Rochdale beer festival makes a welcome return and will be held in the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall, recognised as one of the finest buildings in the country and a designated Grade I listed building.

The festival will feature over 65 real ales, ciders & perries along with a foreign bottled beer bar. Beer will be flowing Thursday 5-30pm to 10pm and Friday & Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm. Hot and cold traditional food is of course available throughout the festival and is close to the Rochdale Town Centre Metrolink and transport interchange.

Live entertainment on Friday evening (act to be confirmed} and Saturday afternoon from Bo Weavil.

Admission prices are Thursday £3, Friday £3 before 5pm, £5 after 5pm, and Saturday £3. Concessions available for OAP’s, and CAMRA members £2 discount at all times.

Disabled access is available and proceeds will be donated to Rochdale Mayors Charity Appeal.

More info is available from Rochdale town Centre Management on 01706 926676 or email sharon@rochdaletcm.co.uk Follow us on twitter @RoCH_BeeR_Fest and facebook https://www.facebook.com/RochBeerFest15

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The Singing Jeweller

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RsPCa RoCHDaLe NeWs

the Rochdale animal Centre, right in the heart of Rochdale, rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes hundreds of animals every year. Most of the animals are brought to the centre by RsPCa inspectors having been rescued from cruel treatment, abandonment and other distressing situations.

SPECIAL APPEALS…

Washing Machine Appeal – One of our volunteers, Barbara, undertook a walk along the Rochdale Canal from Manchester to Todmorden to raise funds for a new industrial size washing machine at the centre. Her fantastic effort plus other donations raised £1,300 for the appeal.

There are some lovely cats, kittens and rabbits and other small pets in the animal centre on Redcross Street waiting for loving new homes.

One new resident is Pootle who was brought in after being hit by a car and breaking her pelvis. She has been on cage rest and pain relief for 5 weeks and is doing well. Once again this cat was not chipped so we have not been able to trace her owners and no one has reported her missing. We microchip at the centre for just £12 per pet - this includes dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.

In order to provide these services we have to fundraise throughout the year. We receive no government funding and rely on local support. If you want to visit the centre to see the valuable work done by our wonderful staff and volunteers it is open to the public six days a week 11.30am until 3.30pm, only closing on Wednesdays.

Dates FoR YoUR DiaRY…

GRAND AUTUMN RAFFLE 1st PRize Cinderella Makeover worth £1,000, 2ND PRize Paintball experience for up to 10 people worth £100. 3RD PRize Champneys Luxury Foot Spa. Tickets are £1 each, available from all the Rochdale RSPCA shops & the Animal Centre.

The draw will take place on 17th Oct at the Autumn Fair.

sat 17tH oCt - Autumn Fair to be held at the Animal Centre on Redcross Street.

Entry is £1 but enjoy a free tea/coffee and cake after looking around the stalls.

sat 30tH oCt - Tombola in the Exchange shopping centre, Rochdale

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Stall at the Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre

sat 28tH Nov - Coffee Morning at the Animal Centre, with a Tree of Remembrance for pet owners to remember their pets.

Update on Victor - This beautiful cat had been hit by a car and was rushed to the vet by a kind hearted passer-by. He had major injuries but has now made a full recovery and has gone to live in Littleborough with a lovely lady called Glenys. He has settled very well and is being totally spoilt. Thank you to everyone who responded to our appeal to help pay for his treatment.

RECENT SUPPORTERS…

The Alan Bracewell Big Band put on a fantastic evening at the Packhorse Inn, Birtle. Thanks to Carol the landlady for hosting the evening and to Val for organising the raffle and selling tickets. The evening raised a fabulous £150.

Holy Trinity School, Littleborough invited us to their Fair in June where we raised £50.

Littleborough Rushbearing Festival was once again a wonderful event and we raised £230.

Stuart Wade of Vetsonic, makers of Nutriscience products, presented Jean Spencer, Animal Centre Manager, with over £1,000 of stock.

If you own your own business and feel you can help, for example through sponsorship or hosting an event, please get in touch.

sat 28tH Nov - Stall at Littleborough Christmas Lights Switch on

AND FINALLY… There are so many ways we try to raise funds to run the animal centre. We recently set up an Amazon Wish List which has lots of items, large and small, that you can buy for us to use in the Animal Centre. For more details see the link on our website.

We also raise money by recycling used postage stamps, foreign

coins/notes and any old coins, mobile phones, ink cartridges, old & broken jewellery (even costume jewellery).

If you feel you would like to volunteer for the RSPCA there are opportunities in our shops and in the animal centre.

For advice or information on any of the above please ring the RSPCA on 01706 861897, check the website www.rspca-rochdale.org.uk or find us on facebook. | Rochdale Animal Centre, 1 Redcross St, Rochdale OL12 0NZ 48

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THE HOME STORE

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With hundreds of bathroom products to choose from, there’s no excuse to miss out on our fantastic offers this autumn. Visit our showroom to find out more.

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YOUR PERFECT DAY....

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No matter how small or large your wedding party Rochdale Town Hall is able to cater for all your needs with a personal and individual approach planning your perfect wedding reception

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES e Room

Hire charges with choice of rooms available e Cake Stand & Knife e Changing facilities for bride & groom e Seating of guests e Wedding announcements e Fully inclusive price including sherry reception, wine & sparkling toast drinks if required.

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DINE iN StYLe the GooD FooD gUiDe tHe BaUM

Purveyors of Quality Food, Wine & Real Ale. Situated next to the CO-OP museum in a conservation area, The Baum has a welcoming oldie world ambience, with wooden floors and old enamel adverts. The quality bar menu, served all day 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas. The Baum offers an excellent selection of world beers on draught & bottles plus 8 ever changing guest cask ales & cider. Featured in ‘The Good Beer Guide’ for the last six years, winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2012. Rochdale Ghost Walks start from outside The Baum on the first and third Thursday of every month - £5pp.

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Treat yourself to afternoon tea or call in for lunch at Springhill Tea Rooms & Gift Shop, situated just a stone’s throw from the Hospice at the bottom of Broad Lane. Open 10am - 3pm, 7 days a week (weekday menu includes daily hot specials).

Simple, home cooked food served by amazing Hospice volunteers and a fabulous shop with gift ideas for all occasions. For bookings contact Sarah on 01706 641790. All profits from the tea rooms and gift shop go directly to Springhill Hospice. Also available for private functions.

7 Broad Lane, Rochdale, oL16 4Pg.

33-37 toad Lane, Rochdale.

01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

tHe HeaLeY

The Healey has undergone a truly magical transformation yet still retains its traditional local public house feel and is featured in The Good Beer Guide & Cask Marque. Proud of its quality home cooked food served 7 days a week. Why not try them for a daily roast, beer battered fish & chips or the Lancashire cheese selection. The Healey is the ideal place to start and finish a walk through Healy Dell Nature reserve which is just on its doorstep. Steeped in history The Healey, like its sister pub The Baum, has a real welcoming feel.

Rose ' N ' BoWL CaRveRY

The Rose N Bowl has been serving bar meals and their famous carvery for almost 25yrs With the private bowling green (available for booking) panoramic views and heated decking its Rossendales popular all year round venue with regular entertainment (home of the World Gravy Wrestling Championship). A favourite for families and group celebrations - book early to avoid disappointment. Call to find out about specials & early evening deals, or keep updated by finding them on Facebook.

Food available Tue - Fri 12.00 - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm Sat 12.00 - 8.30pm Sun brunch 10.00am til 12.00 then bar meals & carvery til 8.30pm Newchurch Rd stacksteads 0L13 0Ug 01706 879555 owned by Lords Caterers Whitworth Lancashires leading outside caterers est 1934 52

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The restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Pennines; a fantastic venue with beautiful views of the surrounding Littleborough countryside, newly refurbished Rochdale canal and a small walk from the scenic Hollingworth Lake, yet the ambience is relaxed and continental. The restaurant portrays an intimate and relaxed lounge feel, with a comfortable sofa seating area for drinks on arrival or just to socialise with friends and family. Using only the finest ingredients and produce, Lisa & Kristan have combined traditional cooking with a passion for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, creating exciting and extensive varied menus, from Lunchtime to A'la Carte. Now with their new outdoor al fresco dining area, it is the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining when the sun shines. Open Tues - Sunday.

Book on 01706 376 250 No1 inghams Lane Littleborough oL15 0aY www.thewatersideexperience.co.uk

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Alison and her family along with Team McNeeney are now in their third successful year at The Oxford. Sporting a range of cask ales, summer ciders & fabulous wines & bubbles. Offering great pub food with a modern twist & a famous specials board full of the weird & wonderful all week. Warm up by the open fire on these crisp autumn nights with their home cooked food served until 9pm Monday to Saturday & 7pm on Sundays. Their ever popular Quiz Night on the first Wednesday of the month offers something different from the usual with all the fun helping to raise over £3000 for the Motor Neuron Disease Assosiation. the oxford 662 Whitworth Road Rochdale oL12 0tB 01706 345709

Food served Mon -Sat 11.30am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm. 172 Shawclough Road shawclough, Rochdale oL12 6LW Book on 01706 645 453 thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com

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The Peacock Room at The Crimble has now placed itself amongst the regions fine dining culinary elite.

With 2 AA Rosette's and 2 Michelin Knives and Forks it has become the Deckers Group’s premier fine-dining restaurant. The Peacock Room uses the finest ingredients featuring the best cuts of meat prepared in their own butchery department to create a variety of sumptuous dishes. The extended wine list will provide you with the opportunity to combine our dishes with a variety of wines from around the world. The Peacock Room are passionate about the quality of ingredients they use. They work closely with local suppliers to ensure the dishes they serve are to a consistently high standard. The constantly evolving menu encapsulates modern English cuisine with a contemporary twist. Watch out for their regular special offers and themed evenings, details of which can be found on the website: www.thedeckersgroup.com Bookings can be made online or over the phone on 01706 368591.

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Cuchulain’s at the Crimble is a warm welcoming pub. It is a perfect spot for a casual meal or leisurely drink. It now includes the Secret Garden, an outdoor dining and drinking area. If the British weather allows, relax outdoors and enjoy the rural countryside location in which the Crimble sits.

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The new menu includes: traditional favourites, salads, sandwiches, deli boards and burgers, as well as some freshly made great value kids meals. These use the same quality ingredients you expect from the Crimble, including meat direct from Deckers own Butchery.

Ambience is everything !

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WED TO S AT, 12PM - 2.30PM, PASTA MENU, HOME COMFORTS, FROM £4 TO £13

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Kids can make their own pizza or top their own ice cream! So gather the whole family; discover a new favourite or take comfort in a classic.

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The word Cenetta literally means simple and delicious dinner. For us, Cenetta is a relaxed restaurant where fantastic, authentic Italian food can be shared between family and friends in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Check out the menus and make your booking online by visiting www.cenetta.com or call us on 01706 861861.

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The menu is varied, combining Italian classics and some dishes with other Mediterranean influences. All the dishes feature high quality ingredients treated with love. Enjoy flambéed steaks, sharing dishes, iconic Italian cocktails and carefully selected wines.

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Italian Dining has never been better.

OUR POPULAR BEEF FILLETS, SEAFOOD, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, ALLERGY OPTIONS, AVAILABLE ALL WEEK

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Just order and pay at the bar, and your food will be delivered to your table.

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WHITWORTH RUSHCART ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SUCCESS The annual Whitworth Rushcart event was held on Sunday 6 September in glorious late summer weather and attracted crowds of around 1,500 people over the course of the afternoon.

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The festivities began with a procession from North Street up to the Riverside, featuring morris dance troupes, the Whitworth Vale and Healey Bands, the Mayor of Whitworth, the Thwaites Shire Horses and dray (cart) and of course the Rushcart itself, resplendent in purple heather collected from local hills in the weeks before the event by the Whitworth Rushcart Men and pulled by the men themselves.

Following the procession, celebrations were centred on the Riverside itself. Inside was an arts and crafts fair, featuring local artisans and displays from the local Historical Society. On the car park there were rides and

inflatables, arts and craft stalls, refreshments and performances from the various morris dance troupes.

The event is organised by the town’s Tourism and Leisure Committee; Committee Chairman Councillor David Chorlton said: “This year’s Rushcart went brilliantly well, and the response that we’ve had from the stallholders, dancers and the general public has been very positive. On behalf of the Committee I would like to thank our local Police, marshals, stallholders, dance troupes, and the staff at the Riverside who worked tirelessly, and Clive Morton, whose input is invaluable.” www.rochdalestyle.com

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SPRINGHILL HOSPICE

rochdale News & events if everyone does something small, it amounts to fantastic fundraising!

Same time next year with Go Green 16 set for Friday 13th May.

Once again the amazing people of Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood have come out in force, supporting the Hospice and ensuring the services they offer carry on being available free of charge to their own communities.

This year’s Hospice to Hospice Walk had a record turn out with 300 walkers, some accompanied by their four legged friends, walking to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham, before returning back to Springhill to rest their tired legs. The sun shone all day, making the 7.25 mile route even more enjoyable. Record numbers produced record fundraising with sponsorship hitting an astonishing £11.5k. “We’ve already got requests for places on next year’s walk on Sunday 24th April”, said organiser Lillie Winterbottom, adding “To break more records would be beyond our wildest dreams but with support for this event growing each year, we’re hopeful”.

A new one for the Hospice this July was Springy’s Moonlit Sprint or Stroll. Supporters dressed in bespoke Springystyle onesies and walked a 10km circular route, starting and finishing at Rochdale’s Rugby Union Club in Bamford.

The evening went ‘hoppingly’, beginning with a Zumba warm up from Becky Smithies and even celebrity chef, Andrew Nutter got into the spirit by driving around, dropping off gourmet snacks to anyone dressed in a frog suit. “We had just over 100 frogs springing around the route, between them raising a phenomenal £8.5k. The feedback we received from the night was brilliant” said Lillie Winterbottom. The hospice are hoping this year’s event will spawn something even bigger and better next year…

A week of dark clouds and rain didn’t bode well but, as with last year, the sun put his hat on for Springhill Hospice’s Summer Serenade on 25th July. GMP Male Voice Choir, Heywood’s The Voice, The Rochdale Wind Band and soloist Shelley Byrne were introduced to a full audience in the grounds of the Hospice by compere Ian Jenkins. Another special night of fundraising at Springhill.

The sun didn’t just come out in style for the summer serenade, it scheduled a visit for the Hospice’s Open Garden Day on 9th August. Nick the gardener, helped ably by his apprentice Harry and an army of volunteers, weeded, deadheaded, mowed, pruned and planted throughout the award winning Hospice grounds, in preparation for the hundreds who turned out for a tour. A flower arranging demonstration, hanging basket lesson and garden produce sale only added to a fabulous day that raised nearly £1400.

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sunday 15th November – Christmas Fair at Springhill Hospice

Friday 27th November – 21st Men of Rochdale Luncheon at Rochdale Town Hall

2015 also saw Rochdale ‘go greener’ for the Hospice. Go Green 2015 was a successful as last year’s inaugural fundraising day with many more individuals, companies, colleges, schools, pubs and clubs turning out in every shade of green imaginable, with the fundraising total currently at £9.5k and still rising. It was great fun for all the community and proves that

thursday 3rd December – Lights of Love Service at Rochdale Parish Church sunday 6th & thursday 10th December – Lights of Love Service at Springhill Hospice (various times)

sunday 13th December – Santa Dash or Dawdle 10th Birthday Event around Hollingworth Lake

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Rochdalian Martin Wolfenden was saddened to arrive at the realisation that his beloved 188-year-old beech tree, which once stood proudly over his Springhill garden, may have to be uprooted, after its partial collapse. He then had the idea of incorporating his love of local wildlife into the tree and sought the skill of professional chainsaw sculptor, Mick Burns, to transform his meaningful mass of wood into an intricate work of art.

The bulk of the tree now comprises of three large toadstools which provide a red squirrel and a robin with a place to perch, whilst on the face of the tree lies a comical allusion ‘RIP Mr Beech 1826-2014’. Mick also created a hedgehog and fox from excess wood which adds even more unique charm and character.

A PIECE OF CAKE Would you like to see a retail revolution in Rochdale? Would you like to see a cultural revival of the town centre with new clubs, societies, family activities, festivals and exhibition areas in abundance? Would you like to play your part in a mammoth five-year effort to re-create Rochdale?

Former councillor Mark Birkett wants to revitalise and transform Rochdale town centre by creating a new co-op. Dale Co-operative is a brand new venture based entirely on co-operative principles. The aim is to raise funds for a manner of new retail outlets and cultural activities for the benefit of everyone in Rochdale.

The exciting scheme will see individuals invest either £100 or ten hours of time, in return for a lifetime share in a co-operative. To find out how to get involved just visit www.getyourshare.co.uk or www.facebook.com/dalecooperative.

Browns Cakes, St Marys Gate, are celebrating after winning a National Baking Industry Award 2015, in the category of Best Cake Decorating Business. The final for this very prestigious award was held at The Park Lane Hilton in London. The theme for the cake was studio54/late 70's disco. www.rochdalestyle.com

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WARDLE YOUNG WIVES… FRIENDS 46 YEARS ON!

YEARSLEY GROUP TACKLE THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS

Over the past 2 months employees from Yearsley Group have taken on the arduous Yorkshire three peaks challenge in aid of four National Charities; Cancer Research, Parkinson’s UK, British Heart Foundation and Help for Heroes. The big charity push celebrates Yearsley Group’s 60 years in business with the company planning to raise £60,000 by the end of 2015.

The 24 mile trek in the Yorkshire Dales National Park takes in the summits of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, a total climb of 5200 feet. Fifteen staff faced the arduous climb including directors Harry Yearsley and Jonathan Baker.

Harry Yearsley commented, ‘This year the team at Yearsley Group has pulled out all the stops with an amazing range of fundraising feats to help us reach our £60,000 target. From the three peaks challenge, to tough mudder in September, to sponsored slims and bake sales, the enthusiasm of the company has already seen us raise almost £42,000 for charity, well on our way to the £60k target by the end of the year!’

The Wardle Young Wives Group was formed in 1969, providing a regular evening out where newcomers to the village could get acquainted with people of their own age.

In recent years, the now retired wives, enjoy day trips, theatre trips and meals out. Member Janet Bracegirdle explained: “Coaches were hired when trips and visits were arranged many years ago, but we are now able to make use of our bus and train passes!!”

Janet continued: “Subscriptions were 10p per session when the group was formed and the monies went to various charities including Birch Hill Hospital Laser Eye Department, Wardle Playgroup, Wardle Carnival Committee, St. James Church and the village school, Springhill Hospice etc. In the later years, we became very involved with Springhill Hospice and some of our members are now volunteers.”

The community group were involved in a campaign to keep the local library open and the group also took over the organisation and fundraising for the village bonfire.

Janet added: “Many new and lasting friendships have been forged between us and all our families have remained close. All members are still very involved in Wardle village activities.”

STATE-OF-THE-ART VETS PRACTICE OPENS ITS DOORS

The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale recently joined new practice owners Amy Day and Michelle Kerr to officially open the brand new Vets4Pets, inside Pets at Home on Kingsway.

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Amy, Veterinary Surgeon & Practice Owner explained: “We are very excited to be opening a new, state of the art veterinary surgery in our home town. Our surgery is kitted out to the highest standards and is conveniently located on the Kingsway Retail Park. Our aim is to be part of the local community and we look forward to meeting all our new clients and showing them the wonderful facilities we have.”

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