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WELCOME A message from Style’s Editor

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GREAT DAYS OUT Summer events

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BEAUTY Get flawless skin this summer

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ROCHDALE LOVES MANCHESTER The bees still buzz

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FASHION Top 10 trends

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OUR ENID Local history

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Comedian Ed Byrne

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VINTAGE STYLE The rise of retro

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GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine in Style this summer

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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Right up our street

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MOTORING Fun for five grand

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WHAT’S COOKING? Andrew Nutter’s latest recipe

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Ackley Bridge actor Tom Varey

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EDWARD STOTT Local art history

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RSPCA ROCHDALE Latest news & events

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LITTLE BIG SHOT Style meets Dan Dan the Magic Man

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FROZEN IN TIME Littleborough’s mystery church

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HOSPICE NEWS Fundraising at Springhill

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HATS OFF TO THE LADIES Nutters fundraiser

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BBQ RECIPES Cooking with Tom McNeeney

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COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale

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SUMMER FUN At Touchstones, Rochdale

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WEDDINGS Style’s top tips

Thank you to our contributors: Motoring - Mark D’Apice Local History - Richard Lysons Fashion & Lifestyle - Rachel Clarke Beauty - Olivia Hindle Culture - Paul Brady Food - Andrew Nutter Food - Tom McNeeney Guest writer - Victoria Benn

Graphic Design - Lemonade Creative

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Colin Meredith Managing Director colin@rochdalestyle.com

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welcome...

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Style’s summer edition…

Rochdalians are, without a doubt, some of the most compassionate folk around, and it has been heartwarming to see how the community has rallied together to support each other following the Manchester terror attack. Our community spirit, as always, is unbeatable and we pay tribute to that in this edition.

Rochdale sunset by Mark Jolly

The borough is buzzing with activity at the moment... the sun comes out and so do we! Time to kick back and relax in the sunshine (fingers crossed), with that barbecue sizzling away. Check out our centre pages for some fantastic BBQ recipes from top local chef Tom McNeeney.

Come rain or shine, there is still always plenty to do in the local area and this edition is packed full of ideas for family days out.

We’re looking forward to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival which returns this year on 11th & 12th August, with headliners Razorlight.

This issue, we are delighted to bring you exclusive interviews with comedian Ed Byrne, Ackley Bridge star Tom Varey and Rochdale’s very own ‘Little Big Shot’, Dan Dan The Magic Man.

A Roe Deer by Terry Angus

Plus all the usual features are back – news, events, motoring, local history, the arts, fashion, beauty, food, shopping, what’s on and much more.

Please continue to support local shops, businesses and restaurants who greatly value your support. Shopping and dining locally is the best way to ensure the borough continues to thrive.

I love to hear from our readers, so please join our Facebook page (facebook.com/stylemagazine) or get in touch with any good news stories – email: ruth@rochdalestyle.com.

Syke reservoir by Mark Jolly

Thank you for your continued readership and I hope you enjoy this edition.

Ruth Parkinson Editor ruth@rochdalestyle.com Facebook.com/rochdalestyle Instagram: style.magazine1 Twitter: @ruthparkinson23

Spring flowers by Diane Green A Rochdale Kingfisher

‘The bees still buzz’ by Mark Jolly

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A Mandarin duck on Rochdale canal by John Millington

Rochdale loves Manchester OUR MANCHESTER

by Ryan Williams

WHY IS THE BEE A SYMBOL OF MANCHESTER?

A grey Tuesday morning, ‘neath Lancastrian skies We wake once again to wipe tears from our eyes Forced to wear robes of weakness and pity As cowards attack the very heart of our city

The worker bee became a symbol of Manchester following the hard work and ‘hive of activity’ during the Industrial Revolution and represents the city’s innovative and enterprising past.

The reason being, workers in the textile mills were often compared to bees in their hives and the term ‘busy bee’ remains synonymous with the ideas of industriousness, perseverance, and team work.

Bees can be found gracing various surfaces across Manchester from bins, lampposts and bollards to the floor tiles in Manchester Town Hall and in the city’s coat of arms, granted in 1842.

Like always, we’ll comfort and hold one another A Mancunian family of sisters and brothers For a time our strut is reduced to a stagger But make no mistake, we’ll rekindle our swagger We’ll learn how to live with another deep scar If you think you can beat us, you don’t know who we are!

We’re Collyhurst, Ancoats, Moston and Sale We’re Oldham and Bury; Ashton; Rochdale We’re Pankhurst and Turing, the Gallagher Brothers We’re Morrissey, Marr and a million others!

We’re a city of workers, a city of shirkers A city of tracksuits, and bibles and burkas Vegetarian, Rastafarian, Atheist, Jew 100 Red! 100% Blue!

MANCHESTER

by Tom McNeeney

We’re each of us different but never alone In this Cosmopolitopia we get to call ‘home’

Those streets we all know, their ups an’ their downs, It’s a city I know, but we all call it town.

So, come at us again, and again if you must.

Time after time we’ll rise from the dust.

You’ll never prevail - not against us...

Here tea is a brew, an lunch’s what’s for dinner, Here you don’t get owt for nowt, we do things differently here.

This is Manchester, our Manchester, And the bees still buzz!

We gave the world chemistry, gave industry speed, Here we split the atom, we freed Deirdre Rachid.

Now a city so sound, attracts horrors to test her So she brings us together, to make a Greater Manchester.

Bad times come to us, an’ take from us, Try & break in us, the things that make us, us.

But that won’t work on us, we’re made of sterner stuff, Made of grit & love, makes us kind, makes us tough.

An’ them that choose to try and break us, Lose. An’ they always lose.

Might be news to the losers, but we’ve known forever, You try & tear us apart, you’ll only bring us together.

An’ we’ll all make a stand, stand hand in hand, From our kids, to us mams.

An’ we’ll laugh, an’ we’ll love An we’ll sing our own songs, coz they’re better than yours any road.

An’ we’ll be arm in arm, our hearts ignited, An’ we’ll all be as one, one city, united.

Coz, some might say, it’s a Mancunian Way, An’ that’s the way we’ll stay, Those bees buzz, always.

Rochdale Borough Council has created a floral tribute to the 22 lives lost in the Manchester Arena attack. Sited next to the statue of John Bright in Broadfield Park, the outline of the Manchester bee was planted with a mix of yellow non-stop begonia and crystal palace lobelia.

Solidarity is our strength

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style exclusive

COMEDIAN ED BYRNE

Stand-up comedian Ed Byrne brings his biggest ever tour to Middleton Arena this year.

The master of observational comedy and star of television shows including ‘Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay,’ ‘Live at the Apollo,’ and ‘Mock the Week’ will be on stage at the arena on 20 November during his ‘Spoiler Alert’ tour.

In the show, Ed will explore the thin line between righteous complaining and brat-like whining and asks, are we right to be fed up, or are we spoiled? Ed commented: “I originally intended to call the show ‘I’ll Millennial You in a Minute’, but my promoter considered the title off-puttingly baffling. That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way.”

Recognised as one of the finest observational comics, Ed’s television credits include Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show, Live At The Apollo, The One Show, Comic Relief Bake Off, The World’s Most Dangerous Roads and, most recently Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay on BBC2.

He has also developed huge success on the international circuit, performing to capacity audiences in Canada, France, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Ed Byrne is at Middleton Arena at 8pm on Monday 20 November. Tickets (£24) from www.middletonarena.com, by phoning 0300 303 8633 or from www.seetickets.com.

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Style: We’re looking forward to catching you at Middleton Arena for your tour ‘Spoiler Alert’. What can we expect?

Ed: You can expect a night of unparalleled hilarity and insightfulness. You can expect to laugh until you cry. You can expect to see a mirror held up to society exposing all our weaknesses and flaws. You can expect whatever you like. What you’ll actually get is a bloke talking about his life and taking every laugh he gets as tacit agreement with whatever point he’s trying to make.

Which comedians make you laugh? (previous answer?!) Nobody will ever make you laugh like the people you know best and who know you best. I’m lucky in that most of my closest friends also happen to be professional comedians so that’s a bonus. But I’m a massive fan of US comic, Louie CK. I find his absolute honesty about his failings and shortcomings very refreshing and, to a certain extent, I’ve tried to bring a certain amount of that honesty to my own shows.

When did you first realise you could make people laugh?

Probably at college. I was involved in running the Student Union so had to make speeches occasionally and I’d jazz them up with the odd gag here and there.

What would be a typical working day for you?

There’s no such thing as a typical working day for me, but while I’m on tour I’ll wake up when the hotel tell me to get out. Go and have brunch (which is really lunch because I’ve slept through breakfast).

Drive to the next destination. Check in to the hotel. Go and sound-check at the venue. Do the gig. Go in search of Indian food. Go to the hotel and have a few drinks. If time permits, the other activities that may be indulged are; shopping, hiking or perhaps visiting a bird sanctuary for a bit of twitching. Rock and, indeed, roll.

Where do you find inspiration for your material?

Anywhere and everywhere. Most of the best stuff comes from obsessing over the things I wished I’d said in arguments or confrontations with other people.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Getting to do a West Wing style “walk and talk” with Martin Sheen on the Graham Norton Show. I’m a massive fan of the West Wing so that was a hoot.

How has comedy changed since you first started out?

The main difference is that the club circuit has shrunk considerably while the touring circuit has expanded. When I was doing clubs in the 90s you could make a handsome living doing up to 5 gigs a night. It’s much more difficult now.

People are more likely to go and watch a household name at their nearest Arena than visit their local comedy club.

by now. I enjoy the fact that you can really push yourself and exhaust yourself without engaging in any kind of competition. It’s physical, without really being a sport.

If you could choose three dinner guests who would they be?

Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney, all of whom have played Batman.

Just as we’re getting ready to eat I’d say, “So, what’s with that voice Christian Bale does?”.

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Any tips for aspiring comedians?

It’s nice if you can make the audience think. It’s great if you can make the audience cheer. Neither means anything unless you can make the audience laugh.

Ed Byrne with his best mate, comedian Dara O’Briain in BBC2’s Dara & Ed’s Road to Mandalay’.

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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD: Town gets taste for Street Eat Rochdale’s new Street Eat event took over the Town Hall Square on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May. Both days showcased local restaurants, handpicked artisan food vans, a music stage, suppliers and producers – as well as a pop-up bar.

Food included Spanish tapas from La Mancha, Chinese and Thai favourites from the Red and Hot World Buffet, as well as clucker nachos and pulled pork sliders from CockaDoodleMoo. Vicolo del Vino served classic pizza and pasta dishes, accompanied by American mac ‘n’ cheese, Mexican chilli nachos, German mini Brawturst dogs, traditional English,

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sausage and cheese dishes from The Flyer and Quirky Catering. The Art Café and Clock Tower Restaurant served quiches and visitors also enjoyed traditional scones with jam and cream!

Revolution 96.2 hosted ten performances including The Funky Two Hats, guitar soloist Jimi Marsh and acoustic guitarist Lee Feeney. Uncle Monkey played rock and folk covers, Gemma Fox sang rock classics and Manchester’s Ant Sorah brought the event to a close on Sunday evening with indie covers.

The food was accompanied by equally impressive drinks - soft drinks, ales from Rochdale’s Pictish Brewery and Serious

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Brewers, along with ciders, wines and cocktails, superbly served by staff from the Baum and Regal Moon.

There was also activities and rides for the children, including Punch and Judy Shows and guest appearances by Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean!

Organiser Mark Foxley from Rochdale Town Centre Management commented on his ambition that the event, supported by Rochdale Borough Council will become an annual fixture on the calendar: “I’d like to see Street Eat return next year, showcasing what we have to offer as the town centre scene continues to grow.”

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ACTOR TOM VAREY Tameside actor, Tom Varey, first appeared on our television screens as Bert Middleton alongside Maxine Peake and John Simm in BBC1’s BAFTA nominated series The Village.

He landed the lead role and made his screen debut in the star-studded TV series before even finishing drama school.

He has since appeared in Game of Thrones and Channel 4 police drama, No Offence, before recently joining the cast of Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge, starring as PE Teacher Will Simpson. The popular drama series, based in a fictional Yorkshire mill town, revolves around a new academy school that merges the lives and cultures of a community.

Before moving to London to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the 26-year-old was a well known face on the local amateur stage, performing in productions by Rochdale Musical Theatre Company and Mossley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.

Style caught up with Tom to chat about being back at school, Ace Ventura and baggy trousers...

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Style: Your first ever job was the lead in BBC1’s BAFTA nominated The Village how did it feel to be part of such a huge production before you’d even left drama school?

Tom: It felt incredibly exciting and incredibly nerve wracking at the same time but once I was up in them hills with all the brilliant cast and crew I started to relax and really enjoy myself. I was very grateful to be given such a brilliant opportunity. The first episode with the hunt where everyone is running about was particularly fun to film.

Are you sporty in real life?

I love Manchester United, forever! Yes I’m a big fan of all sorts of sport, football in particular, but even if there’s some very obscure sport on tv I’ll probably end up watching it and getting really into it.

Would you like to see The Village back on our screens?

Definitely, I loved it and thought it was beautifully written and shot, it’d be great to see what went on in the village further down the line.

Have you had good feedback about the programme?

Yes I’ve heard good things, I think it’s fun and there’s a good message of unity and coming together in there as well. I try not to look at reviews and whatnot, but all my friends have been very positive about it which is nice.

What has been your favourite scene to film so far?

There’s a scene in the karaoke bar where Lorraine Cheshire who plays Lorraine Bird is singing ‘baggy trousers’ - that was a great day, probably the best day of my life, I love Lorraine! And all the stuff we filmed up on the field playing rugby was a good laugh, freezing cold, but good fun.

films, he inspired me massively, I still try to loosely model my hairstyle on Ace Ventura to this day.

What has been your favourite role to date?

I’ve honestly enjoyed all of them for different reasons, sitting on the fence a bit there I know. But they’re all good for different things.

What would be your dream role?

Oooh I’ve got loads, R P McMurphy from ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’.

Or something from an Arthur Miller or Tennessee Williams play. Not gonna lie, I would absolutely love to play a footballer.

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Any hints as to what is coming up for your character?

Some proper rugby coaching! And maybe an attempt at wooing a lady friend.

We hear you popped up in the last series of Game of Thrones? Who did you play?

I did yeah, I played Cley Cerwyn, the son of Lord Cerwyn.

You’re currently starring as PE teacher Will Simpson in Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge. How would you describe him?

Will Simpson loves sport and likes teaching, maybe he thinks he’s a bit better at it than he actually is, but that’s not to say that he’s particularly bad. In his head he believes he is a bit of a Casanova but sometimes I think he speaks first and thinks later.

Are you a Game of Thrones fan?

I must admit, I haven’t seen a lot of it, but I know it’s massive, people really really love it!

What inspired you to first become an actor?

A number of things really... I was very lucky to have really great, encouraging drama teachers. I’d always enjoyed putting on shows for my family as a kid, dressing up and that. Plus I used to absolutely love Jim Carrey and all his www.issuu.com/stylemagazine

Tom starred as Cley Cerwyn in Game of Thrones

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DAN DAN THE MAGIC MAN

A talented young magician from Shaw recently starred in one of the USA’s most popular entertainment shows.

Thirteen-year-old Daniel Rhodes, better known as Dan Dan the Magic Man, was invited to Los Angeles to appear on Little Big Shots, a show which sees youngsters show off a variety of talents in front of a live audience.

Dan’s American debut, which saw him perform a selection of magic tricks, had host Steve Harvey spellbound and earned him a standing ovation from the audience.

The show is incredibly popular in the States, with the first season attracting more than 13 million viewers and becoming the NBC network’s most-watched show in ten years.

Dan and his family flew out to L.A for filming last year.

Dan’s mum Lisa added: “He absolutely loved it… He got a standing ovation and it was amazing. Everyone was just in awe of him and the atmosphere was electric”.

Photo (left): Dan with America’s Little Big Shot host Steve Harvey

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The show features a range of performances from children with a range of musical and other talents, as well as youngsters who are prodigies in areas such as anatomy, geography and even Shakespeare.

It also showcases kids who have taken the internet by storm with viral videos.

Youngsters were invited from all over the world, including the UK, to take part in the second season of the show.

Dan has also appeared on the UK version of the show, alongside Dawn French. A YouTube clip of that performance has already racked up more than 40,000 views.

Style: How long have you been a magician now?

Dan: My love for magic began when I was 6 years old, when I was given a basic magic kit for Christmas. My tricks haven’t stopped since!

Who is your inspiration?

Dynamo!! I’m his biggest fan. And Damian O’Brien.

How did you get involved with Little Big Shots?

Little Big Shots USA saw my YouTube videos and got in touch. I hadn’t heard about it before then - I was asked to do an audition tape and send it over and it went from there. Little Big Shots UK also saw my YouTube videos and invited us to take part in the show.

Dan with 12 year old ventriloquist Darci Lynne

What was it like going to America and meeting Steve Harvey?

It was amazing - I was really looked after and felt like a star! Although I only me Steve Harvey for 10 minutes, it was the best 10 minutes of my life!

What would you love to do next?

I would love to go on the Ellen [Degeneres] talk show and show her my tricks!

Did you get to know the other performers on Little Big Shots?

Yes, I made loads of friends and they have all done really well. I loved Darci lynne the ventriloquist - she’s just got the golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent! I met And Jaiden Harvey who is a baton twirler and Brielle, the little girl who is brainy – she is well famous in America!

Dan with baton twirler Jaiden Harvey

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Dan with super smart 4-year-old Brielle Milla

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Touchstones Rochdale Summer Fun Welcome to the annual Summer Fun Programme. We have lots of arts and crafts activities on offer for a range of ages from 5 to 13+ that cost just £4 per ticket (accompanying adults go free). To book your place, visit our website www.link4life.org/touchstones, ring 01706 924928 or pop into Touchstones Rochdale for tickets.

Don’t miss our Egyptian exhibition opening in the Heritage Gallery in May 2017! Look out for the sessions below in orange that have taken inspiration from the exciting Egyptian objects on display.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Hieroglyphic Comic Strips

Elemental Theatre

Tuesday 25 July

Thursday 27 July

Thursday 3 August

10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm

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Help storyteller and goblin scientist, Professor Jigget from City of Trees to create tales inspired by trees and woodlands around Rochdale.

Bring your story to life by building props, scenery and characters from a variety of craft materials. Imaginations necessary - may involve lots of nonsense.

Bring hieroglyphic symbols to life by creating your own ancient Egyptian comic strip.

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Join local artist David ChattonBarker in making props for the magical ‘Elemental Theatre’ a world made of up of imagination and folklore. Use natural materials to create props and backdrops and become a member of the theatre, performing with lights, sound and action.

Use cardboard tubes to create a mummified sculpture inspired by the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet.

Elemental Lantern Making

Marvellous Mummified Cats Tuesday 1 August

Thursday 3 August

Shiny Scarab Beetles Thursday 27 July 10:30am-12noon Make a colourful collaged Egyptian scarab beetle to ward off evil spirits.

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Curly Cobra Straws Tuesday 1 August 1.30pm-3pm The cobra was often seen as a symbol of royalty and authority in ancient Egypt. Join artist Alison Cooper to create your very own serpent using colourful craft straws.

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1.30pm-3pm Using natural materials, create an illuminated lantern and become part of an enchanted performance.

Egyptian Paper Masterclass

Scorpion In My Pocket

Beautiful Bird Mobile

Thursday 10 August

Tuesday 15 August

Tuesday 22 August

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10.30am-12noon

Learn the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to make one of the earliest types of paper. Using strips of scrap, flour, water and some good old fashioned muscle power you can be just like an ancient Egyptian and use hieroglyphics to decorate your finished creation.

Find out about our unique ancient scorpion fossil and make your own plaster cast replica.

Use a selection of yarns and fabrics to create a collection of beautiful birds ready to hang on a decorative mobile.

Pop-Up Monsters

Mask Making

Thursday 17 August

1.30pm-3pm

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Join local artist David Chatton Barker to make fantastical masks out of natural materials collected from the locally enchanted site of Healey Dell.

Create masks from your own imagination or masks based on local characters of myth and legend.

Miniature Museum Thursday 10 August

Artist Vincent James will help you create fearsome 3D pop-up monsters!

1.30pm-3pm Ever wanted to show off your collection of trinkets and jewels to the world?

Have you ever found a magical stone or fantastically beautiful shell and thought ‘this needs to be in a museum’? Well this is your chance!

Just bring along a found object and learn how to make your own miniature museum to put your collections in.

Plaster Cast Egyptian Pendants

Happy Hedgehog Habitat

Tuesday 22 August

Thursday 17 August 1.30pm-3pm Join the RSPB in creating a cosy hedgehog home for your garden. Just bring along a shoe box & any spare leaves & twigs you can find and watch your box transform into a welcoming habitat for visitors to your garden.

Tuesday 15 August

Terrific Star Gazing Telescope Thursday 24 August 10.30am-12noon Get ready to go stargazing!

Create your very own telescope using cardboard tubes and paper cups. What constellations will you find?

Funny Face Flip Book

10.30am-12noon Make a plaster cast brooch or pendant inspired by the symbols in our ancient Egyptians exhibition.

Thursday 24 August 1.30pm-3pm Taking inspiration from portraits in the Art Gallery collection, join artist Alison Cooper to design your very own funny face flip book. How many combinations can you make?

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Pioneer Wednesdays Rochdale Pioneers Museum (31 Toad Lane, OL12 8NU) will be hosting the following summer sessions between 1-3pm, costing £3 per child with a maximum of 20 spaces.

Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite.

Wednesday 2 August ‘Ready Teddy Tea Party’ 1-3pm (ages 5-11) Bring your teddy along to the museum for a marvellous Teddy bears picnic. Make beautiful biscuits, decorate your picnic plate, learn how to knit a scarf for your soft toy. Enjoy taking part in our Teddy Tea Party.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. This event is suitable for children of ages 5-11.

Eventbrite link: http://bit.ly/2t3e5mN Wednesday 16 August ‘Time travel with professor Jigget’ 1-3pm (ages 7-11) The unforgettable Professor Jigget will take you on a time travel journey! Together you can make your very own time travel machine and go back to 1844!

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. This event is suitable for children of ages 7-11. Messy play involved, please make sure your child wears appropriate clothing.

Eventbrite Link: http://bit.ly/2sZ1pNx Wednesday 30 August ‘Hard Times History’ 1-3pm (ages 5-11) Experience what life was like for the children of Rochdale in 1844! You can go to school with Mr. Meredith, and make your very own pair of clogs!

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. This event is suitable for children of ages 5-11.

Eventbrite link: http://bit.ly/2syks0h

GREAT DAYS OUT IN ROCHDALE: new visitor guide lauched A new Great Days Out in Rochdale guide has been launched to provide ideas and recommendations for fun family days out in the borough this year.

Families, couples and groups can use the guide to find out more about some of the borough’s top attractions, including Rochdale Town Hall, Hollingworth Lake Country Park and the famous East Lancashire Railway.

The 24-page leaflet also includes Healey Dell and Tearoom, Ellenroad Steam Museum and Touchstones Arts and Heritage Centre. There’s a profile of what to see and do in and around Littleborough, a summary of the area’s major annual events as well as a handy location map of the borough.

You can pick up a copy from Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.

If you email vic@link4life.org or phone 01706 924928 they’ll post you one free of charge. All the days out ideas and many more are also available online at www.visitrochdale.com together with a directory of local accommodation.

The guide has been produced by Rochdale Borough Council. Councillor Janet Emsley cabinet member for neighbourhoods, community and culture said: “The borough is packed with lots of perfect days out and we’ve put together this guide to give people a flavour of the attractions, activities, heritage and family fun available. Combine it all with our beautiful countryside, picturesque villages, reservoirs, exciting festivals and designer shopping and the borough is a fabulous destination all year round”.

For those wanting to explore more of the borough’s rich history the guide features blue and purple plaque trails, as well as the Cotton Famine Road, featured on BBC2 last year. You can also find out the history behind Middleton’s stunning architecture - the ‘Golden Cluster’, designed by Edgar Wood, including the oldest church, pub and school in Greater Manchester.

The guides have been distributed throughout Greater Manchester and Lancashire, including hotels, central train stations, tourist information centres, libraries and visitor attractions, in preparation for the summer break.

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WELCOME: Visitors Saad Sohail and Adrienn Kramcsak pick up a copy of the new ‘Great Days Out in Rochdale’ guide during their trip to Rochdale Visitor Information Centre. With Jane Lowe, Visitor Services Manager at Touchstones Arts and Heritage Centre.

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Summer 2017 Fashion Top Ten Trends

1. CROCHET - the 70s folksy festival fabric is a heavyweight trend this season, in the form of bikinis, vest tops, shorts, tshirts or bags, and is an effortless way to add a little boho vibe to your look. Crochet is a kind of simultaneous throwback/ update for your wardrobe that works (almost) as well in sunny Manchester as it does in Ibiza.

2. COLD-SHOULDER TOPS the perfect solution for spring into summer dressing, this style allows a little skin to show without revealing too much, and is great for pairing with either jeans and flats or dressed up with heels. The cold shoulder is showing no sign of going away this season.

3. SPARKLY SANDALS whether six inches high or flats for the beach, glitter, jewels and sparkle are the order of the day for summer footwear. Pom-poms and feathers optional.

4. LITTLE RED BAG adds a pop of colour to your outfit to take you from day to night.

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8. SUPER BRIGHTS - fuschia pink, canary yellow, Kermit green and swimming pool blue were all heavily featured on catwalks, a look which has of course filtered down onto the high street. Avoid patterns and go for bold statement pieces paired with monochrome to create an

5. NEW SUNGLASSES - the sun might show its face once or twice this summer, so I’ve heard anyway. So you’ll need to invest in some new sunnies just in case. The sexy cats-eye style frames are still bang on trend, as are the round John Lennon-style bug eye glasses, which look good at the beach or in the bar. Or you could always opt for the perenially stylish aviator shape, which suit both the boys and the girls, for whatever the

eyecatching but ultra stylish outfit.

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6. THE BACKPACK - once the preserve of hikers and five year olds, the humble backpack is undergoing a bit of a revival. It is super-practical leaving you hands free for festivals, shopping, and holidays, can fit loads in, and can be found across the high street in a plethora of fabrics from leather to silk and everything in

9. 80S REVIVAL - featuring frills, ruffles, one shouldered, high-shine, glittery, draped, puffed and volumised fabrics yes, this means shoulder pads.

This look is really for evening time and can create an amazing curvy silhouette, with added volume at the shoulder and hips enhancing a waist nipped in with an oversized statement belt and pointy stilettos. Think Bananarama, Blondie, Princess Diana...and you won’t go far wrong.

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7. VINTAGE STYLE SWIMWEAR - kitschy polka dot prints, high waisted bikinis, 50s style halternecks, and sassy one pieces are where it’s at by the pool this season. Not only are these vintage styles super flattering, they will never go out of fashion because of their classic, classy aesthetic.

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10. SLOGANS - another throwback to the 80s, the slogan tshirt (or hat, or bag) just keeps turning up year after year like a bad penny. Can be worn purely to show off your fashion credentials or, as by George Michael then and Dior now, to make a political statement...what could be more trendy right now?

So there you have it, ten easy ways to summer-ize your wardrobe. Now all we need is that raincloud to go away...

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Vintage Style: The rise of retro ‘Vintage’ is most definitely the new ‘new’… A quick glance around any interiors or fashion store underlines that everything from vintage inspired dresses, shoes, linens, cushions, furniture and accessories – is the look and feel that the majority of retailers are aspiring to inspire us with.

Riding the current zeitgeist of nostalgia, which has seen a revival of home crafts and baking in recent years, ‘vintage’ – once the favoured adjective for fine wines and cars – is now used to describe items from the 1920s to the 1980s which still have a little of bit of style, substance and charm about them. Everything from 1940s utilitarian enamel mugs, to 1950s ornate beaded handbags can be termed ‘vintage’.

Traditional ‘old school’ brands are also capitalising on the current trend and singing about their vintage heritage – re-launching previously de-listed products (Heinz Salad Cream?) and using colours, fonts and imagery from their halcyon bygone eras.

Think; the M&S Archive by Alexa Chung and Butlin’s candy coloured re-brand.

Forget that new twelve side pound coin – its time honoured style that is the new currency.

With summer now (hopefully!) here, everyone from the supermarkets to the high-end High Street stores will be peddling a comprehensive array of vintage inspired summer ‘must haves’.

But – instead opting for the quick and easy reproduction nostalgia fix, why not use this summer’s shopping list as an excuse to dip a 24

lacquered toe into – what we northerners like to call – proper vintage?

Floral and gingham tea dresses, bright plastic jewellery and quirky colourful sunglasses, picnic hampers and candy striped wooden deckchairs, can all be very easily picked up – in most cases – for the same price as their ‘repro’ imitators. Plus buying vintage is not only great fun and incredibly satisfying, but also has 100% green recycling shopping credentials.

Some of the coolest summer inspired vintage goodies to seek out are of course al fresco dining items. Can’t find a vintage hamper you like, then why not collect brightly coloured melamine ‘crockery’ and make your own? You might be on the lookout for a traditional tartan picnic rug; but don’t discount other brightly coloured vintage blankets which could make an inspiring alternative. A deckchair might be a must, but again, don’t be disheartened if you don’t come across any. Instead why not buy some eye-catching vintage fabric and cover your own? (the basic frames can be bought quite cheaply). And, make sure you grab yourself a pair of pinking shears to knock up your own fabulous bunting from the remnants. www.issuu.com/stylemagazine

The easiest and best place to start ‘shopping vintage’ is at one of the many fairs that have become increasingly popular over recent years. Fairs usually bring together twenty plus stall holders under one roof and showcase a broad range of items. Often with vintage inspired tea-rooms and live music, vintage fairs guarantee an eclectic and enchanting day out.

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FUN FOR FIVE GRAND

So we have a new government (and could indeed have another one by the time you read this) and as ever in time of political uncertainty the financial markets have become as unpredictable as a bucking bronco. Whilst some people may turn to the safe shores of the gold market to invest their nest egg, I still prefer the automotive option for investing a small nest egg, but most importantly, something that will be fun to have in your life. As has become tradition, these are my three tips for maximising fun on a shoestring budget.

R EN AULT CLI O W I LLI A M S For many years, a debate has raged amongst Petrolheads as to which car was the best ever hot hatch. The Peugeot 205 GTi and early Golf GTi regularly make the short list but both, in my opinion have shortcomings. Being from the very end of the hot hatch period though, the Clio Williams has most of the niggles sorted.

nipping out for a pint of milk will put a smile on your face.

Prices have been rocketing skywards for a while now but a useable, clean example

The 2.0-litre 150bhp normally aspirated engine is relatively simple in technology so that there isn’t much that can go wrong and feels peppy all the way through the rev range. The chassis, which although it carries the name of the Formula 1 champions of the time has no direct links with the racing team, is absolutely sublime. Its tautness and clever suspension balance means that even 26

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should still be available within our selfimposed ÂŁ5,000 budget. Look out for rust, especially around the rear wheel arches and inner wings, as most body panels are no longer available to buy off the shelf.

VOL KSWAG E N CO RRA D O In the classic car world, you find many people who are loyal to a specific brand and the strongest clan out there are the Volkswagen loving self-styled ‘Dubbers.

At any show you will a strong contingent of Beetles, Golfs and Type 2 variant vans.

But the second generation is now coming through and demand for later cars is on the rise, particularly the Corrado.

FIAT 500 Whilst I would be the last one to argue that speed (used in the correct environment and conditions) is fun, there is also something about the classic FIAT 500 that never fails to bring a smile to my face. Whilst the original Mini has its large and deserved fan base, for me the original Cinquecento just has the edge in the cuteness stakes.

This was a simple and basic car back when it was new, but with the earlier cars now over fifty years old, the simplicity of the engineering really seems almost prehistoric, but that all adds to the charm.

If it breaks down a simple understanding of mechanics, a socket set, hammer and screwdriver will usually be enough to put the problem right. Power comes from a

tiny two-pot 499cc engine putting out a mind-warping 17bhp in early cars. Later cars came with around 25bhp but this may seem a bit lairy fro some!

When the ‘new’ FIAT 500 launched it sent prices of the classic cars rocketing skywards but since then prices have fallen and settled at a much more sensible level. A £5k budget should get you a nicely restored useable car, or if you feel particularly brave, buy a cheap one and spend the rest of the budget doing the restoration yourself, that’s what I’m doing at present!

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Edward Stott - “The Poet-Painter Of The Twilight” I was visiting Newcastle-upon-Tyne last year and wandered into the Laing Art Gallery to kill an hour or so before my train home arrived. My eyes fell on a beautiful painting. I looked at the information panel and saw the name Edward Stott (1859- 1918), born in Rochdale. Once again, I was intrigued, who was Edward Stott?

William Edward Stott was born on 25 April 1859, the son of Samuel Stott, a mill owner and twice mayor of Rochdale (1863-64 and 1865-1866). The 1861 census shows the family living in the Wardle area with Edward the second of three sons. He was educated at the local grammar school and King’s School , Ely. Edward’s family did not want him to pursue an artistic career so Edward worked for five years in the textile trade in Manchester. He attended evening classes at Manchester School Of Art at this time.

In 1880 Edward moved to Paris where he trained to paint; he returned to England inspired by the French Impressionists such as Claude Monet. Edward would make many sketches in pencil, crayon and pastel in the open air, writing notes on the weather, light and colour before starting on painting the final piece in his studio.

Edward first exhibited his paintings at the Royal Academy in 1883 and was elected an Associate Royal Academician in 1906.

The 1891 census has Edward living as a boarder with the Cooter family at Church Street, Amberley in the district of Horsham in West Sussex. Edward had

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Lancashire artist” and praised his “later exquisite pastorals”.

moved to this part of rural England in 1887 and stayed there for the rest of his life. In Amberley Edward drew the local people, animals and countryside and clearly perfected his skill in capturing the atmospheric effects of nature. This type of painting has been called “rural naturalism” where scenes of country life are painted in a realist, sometimes sentimentalised manner. Towards the end of his life, Edward’s work became more religious; this can be seen in “Study for The Good Samaritan”, “There Was No Room At The Inn” and “The Carpenter’s Shop”.

Edward died on 19 March 1918 and was buried at St Michael’s Church in Amberley.

He had a housekeeper in the village named Anne Dinnage to whom Edward left his cottage, studio and all his remaining paintings and drawings after his death.

Probate records show an estate worth over £18,000. It is hard to exactly calculate such an amount in today’s values, but a six figure sum is probably appropriate.

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Clearly, Edward was a very successful and highly acclaimed artist. His paintings are in art galleries all over northern England Birkenhead; Bolton; Bradford; Hull; Leeds; Manchester; Oldham and Preston - as well as Dundee and Glasgow in Scotland. I have gleaned this information from an excellent website www.artuk.org. Art UK is the online home of every public collection of paintings in the UK and has over 200,000 oil paintings to look through, allowing you to compile your own gallery of paintings without leaving your home! More usefully, Art UK gives the current location of each work of art. Down under, there is even one of Edward’s later paintings at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia! In Rochdale itself we are very fortunate that Touchstones have several of Edward’s paintings in their collection.

Richard Lysons

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What’s more, it allows you to freeze funeral costs at today’s prices, so you’re protected against inflation.

Our funeral plans are guaranteed Funeral plans aren’t the only way to take care of funeral costs. You could invest your money or take out an over 50’s policy, but neither of these options are guaranteed to cover funeral expenses in the future. After all, they’ll rise with time, but the amount you’re covered for won’t. So when the time comes, the cost of the funeral may exceed the amount you’re covered for.

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Frozen in Time... The abandoned church Hollingworth Lake attracts thousands of visitors for its beauty and attractions. However, within metres of its waters and close to a busy footpath lies a mystery which few of those visitors would suspect.

St.Hildas Mission Church lies abandoned just off Rakewood Rd, the subject of renewed interest in recent years.

Nothing prepares you for the sight that greets you of this old, but still beautiful, building which finally closed its doors after its last service in 1998. In those 20 years some deterioration has taken place.

Its timbered, arched entrance and window frames are rotting and frail with the whole of the lovely building showing increasing signs of its battles against the harsh Pennine climate.

Despite all of this St Hildas has a grace and a beauty, like a fading Hollywood movie star. The place is “very of its time” that being 1931 when it was moved to this location.

There are clear “No Entry” signs on display and so the interior can only be guessed at but as you walk around the outside you can only guess and sense that it might be equal to the exterior with its 1930’s charm.

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Finding answers about St.Hildas are not easy but a visit to Touchstones does provide some. Littleborough itself grew in size and significance as canals a and rail brought industry and a rising population.

Rakewood became part of that expansion and became a thriving community.

St. Hildas was purchased at a cost of £6000

by Milnrow parish church from the nearby Catholic community to provide a much better facility than their small mission building.

It was dedicated by the Archdeacon Sale to provide services in 1931. It provided for the congregation for 60 years until its eventual closure. It became known as “The Tin Church” or “The Church on the Water”.

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its doors in 1998 and the building was abandoned.

The question as to why it has remained like this for 20 years is difficult to answer.

The land was bequeathed to the people of the parish and so no restoration or demolition can be undertaken without the permission of all the owners who cannot all be traced. Until such time as it can be safely assumed that none of that generation still survive can a decision be made by the relevant parties.

In the meantime this extraordinary piece of bygone times remains, but for how much longer is, like the church itself, a mystery.

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“Believe it or not BBQ season is upon us and it looks like, for once, we’re going to get a bit of luck and get to spend our days in the sunshine. But whether it’s cracking the flags or your grilling under your brolly in some prime summertime showers the same old burnt sausages and rubber burgers can put a dampener on any BBQ. So I’ve come up with some simple but most excellent recipes to give your BBQ that something different that your guests will be talking about for months! Get the friends and family round, throw on some Kiss and crack open a few beers while you grill away to your hearts content - cosmic!”

Ingredients 500g lean mince, decent stuff 250g pork mince 75g breadcrumbs 50g Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp good bbq sauce Few sprigs of thyme & parsley, finely chopped Good pinch of chilli flakes (optional) Sea salt & black pepper 6 tomatoes - plum are best Hot sauce Soft hotdog style rolls - brioche rolls work well Method Now this is an absolute breeze. First of all, light your BBQ, crack open a beer, put the radio on.

Secondly, get all of your ingredients, except the tomatoes, in a big bowl and give them a good old mix together. Get your hands in there and get messy, this is the hardest part of the whole thing and it’s not that difficult at all.

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BBQ MEATBALL SUB “This is one of those ways of doing things, once you’ve tried it you’ll wonder how you coped before, just thread those beefy nuggets of loveliness onto a skewer and let them cook to smokey perfection, smash up some grilled tomatoes and pile the whole lot into bread rolls. Makes a change from those same old burnt sausages.”

Once mixed, clingfilm the bowl and leave it to do it’s thing for a good half hour.

Now form the meatballs into good walnut sized balls and thread them onto metal BBQ skewers, you want about eight per skewer. If you want at this point you can throw on some onions or peppers to make meatball kebabs but I’m a purist. Brush your balls with oil then place the skewers on the BBQ. Slice your tomatoes in half, remove the woody cores, season with a little salt & pepper and give them a little dash of olive oil, then place them on the BBQ too. Now close the lid and leave the whole thing well enough alone, save for turning everything over every five minutes.

Now, and this is the most important part of the process, grab yourself a spot in the sun, put your feet up for a while, open up another cold beer, consider putting some AC/DC on.

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After 15/20 minutes take the tomatoes off the heat, place in a bowl with a few dashes of hot sauce and give them a mash with a fork till broken down a little.

Now the technical part… cut your bread roll open, spoon in a little of your smashy tomato, then USING A TEA TOWEL get the metal skewer, holding the bread in one hand and the skewer in the other put four meatballs inside the bread and applying a little pressure on the bread you can pull away the skewer leaving in it’s place a perfect meatball sub. It’s best you do this in full view of your guests, they’ll be amazed - pause for applause then continue until all the meatballs are used up.

Serve up with some grated cheese, sour cream, your leftover smashy tomatoes and hot sauce for people to help themselves too and there you have it, legendary BBQ status achieved.

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Ingredients 2kg chicken thighs, boneless & skinless 1 large red pepper 1 large green pepper 1 large yellow pepper 2 red onions 100g fajita seasoning 1 lime Flour tortillas Guacamole: 2 avocados 1/2 red onion 1/2 red chilli 1 lime 1 ripe tomato Handful of coriander Salt & pepper Method This one takes a little getting ready but boy is it worth it! You’re going to need to do a little work ahead to assure your big BBQ day goes like a dream. Now this kebab IS your BBQ, there’s going to be more than enough here for four people so don’t worry that it sounds like a lot.

Start by placing all of your chicken thighs in a big bowl, squeezing over the juice of the lime and throwing in your fajita seasoning - you can make your own, for an easy life here we’re not. Now get all of that chicken mixed up so it’s all got a good coating, cover with some cling film and leave in the fridge for a few hours or till the next day if you can.

Right, when you’re ready to build your kebab get your BBQ lit so it’s just the right temperature once we’ve finished assembling.

You want to cut your peppers and onions into good sized pieces making sure to separate the layers in the onion.

CHICKEN FAJITA PARTY KEBAB “This is the ultimate BBQ fix, charred and gnarly on the outside, perfectly cooked and juicy on the inside. Place this in the middle of the table, proudly carve it off the skewer and let people help themselves while you bask in compliments and general good vibes off the back of your BBQ brilliance.”

Get yourself a chopping board and lay two metal kebab skewers on it about 7cm apart, thread a chicken thigh onto both skewers and push it right down to the bottom. Now alternate between chicken and veg, layer by layer making sure to keep the skewers the same distance apart and to keep threading the chicken across both skewers until you’ve used up everything.

While this is happening get yourself making some guacamole. Get your hands on a big bowl and into it put the scooped out insides of your avocados, your tomato and onion, roughly diced, your half a chilli, finely sliced, some torn up coriander and the juice of your lime. Give the whole lot a good mix up and a smash down with the back of a fork, season and place on the table ready for the main event.

Now you’ve got a behemoth kebab and it’s going to take some cooking, so get it brushed with oil, place it on a medium heat and get that lid closed - save for turning it every 10 minutes or so your work there is done.

Now, using a tea towel and a sharp knife place your massive kebab on a chopping board, point down and holding it upright carve downwards with your knife, cutting away layers and layers of dreamy fajita goodness.

Keep an eye out for it getting a bit too much colour and if so move the shelf up a little or turn the gas down.

Arrange it all on a massive platter with your guacamole in the centre & warm tortillas on the side, get some people over and make the most of the sunshine, it’s not often it happens!

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Prioritise Decide on your budget and prioritise what is most important to you. As a rule of thumb: food, drink and venue hire should be about half of your budget.

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Think outside the box Keep in mind that you don’t need to stick to convention or have everything you’re told you need. Do things a little differently… have a buffet or barbeque instead of a sit-down meal or make a playlist of your favourite songs instead of booking a band or DJ. Dress for less THE dress is probably going to be the most expensive wedding purchase you make, with the average spend being just under £1400. But don’t panic, there are still ways to avoid shelling out four-figure sums. There are plenty of second hand dresses around that are as good as new for a fraction of the price. Almost every bridal shop also has a sample rail, where you can sometimes pick up a brand new dress for as little as a quarter of its retail value. Even if the dress isn’t in your size, alterations by a good seamstress will often work out a lot better for your pocket... with the added bonus that you will have more to spend on shoes!

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Our skin is affected by many factors, including our environment, health, the food we eat, and more! So we have a few tips and tricks to have you heading in the right direction.

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You probably exfoliate your face regularly to get rid of buildup and have a fresh, glowing appearance. You can get the same benefits for the body when you exfoliate the rest of your skin. Did you know that without regular exfoliation you can end up with clogged pores, which blocks moisture getting into the deeper layers. So in order to have the healthiest and smoothest skin possible, exfoliating is key.

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The Patel family also made sure to throw in an extra pound of luck for good measure. Nikul Patel commented: “We decided to donate £101, instead of £100, to each of the charities, as the extra £1 is a traditional Indian sign of luck.”

The money raised was due to customers buying Nisa-branded goods ‘Heritage’ and selected branded goods which bear the MADL (Making A Difference Locally) logo. Every time an item included in the MADL scheme is purchased, a proportion of the price is added to the charity pot. You can find out more about the charity at www.makingadifferencelocally.com.

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“OUR ENID” The Life and Work of Enid Stacy 1868-1903

by Angela Tuckett Enid Stacy’s name - to my embarrassment - was not known to me until the recent publication of this fascinating biography. The book was researched and written by Angela Tuckett , Enid’s niece, who died in 1994 leaving the manuscript unpublished. Finally, 22 years later, the book has been skilfully edited by Margaret Cohen, Jen Morgan and our own Rae Street of Littleborough. I am happy to say that the finished product is excellent.

Angela Tuckett herself was also a remarkable woman and there is a brief tribute to the author at the start of the book. Although Angela was born three years after her aunt’s death, she was able to borrow Enid’s diaries, papers and photographs for the book’s research. Despite the wealth of detail, this is not a dry, factual book but a very human and affecting tribute to the extraordinary Enid Stacy.

responsibilities. This must have been so much harder in those days with Enid having to be away from home so often, lecturing up and down the country. During this time Enid visited the United States of America two times, travelling from state to state lecturing and campaigning.

The daughter of Christian socialists, Enid had studied at Bristol University and then went on to teach at a girls school in Bristol. But Enid lost her teaching job because of her involvement in political activity. Subsequently she devoted her life to campaigning for women’s rights and socialism. Throughout the 1890’s Enid travelled widely, lecturing for the Independent Labour Party and accompanying the Clarion newspaper’s van. It is worth remembering that women in Britain did not have the vote until after the First World War and the fight to obtain it was not easy.

In 1897 Enid married Percy Widdrington a fellow Independent Labour Party member. Three years later, Enid’s husband became a temporary vicar of St James Church at Calderbrook in Littleborough.

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One striking passage in the book describes Enid speaking for an hour and a half in Rochdale’s Town Hall Square about “the Social Teaching of the Lord’s Prayer” in the pouring rain! Sadly, with all this work, her health worsened and, on Friday 4 September 1903 Enid died of an embolism.

She was aged only 35. Enid left behind her husband Percy and young son Gerard. It is exhausting just reading about the sheer number of public meetings; lectures and demonstrations in which Enid took part in the last third of her life. Her grave is at St James Church in Calderbrook and there is also a blue plaque in Enid’s honour.

The book is available from George Kelsall’s bookshop in Littleborough and at Touchstones. At only £5 it is an excellent introduction to the early days of both women’s suffrage and the fight for socialism. A television adaptation is surely deserved: can someone contact Sally Wainwright?!

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Louise Scott, from H Bell & Sons commented: 33 “WePrincess were all very excitedRochdale to attend OL12 0HA Street, the awards evening. Andrew Nutter also attended with his mum Jean. Our thoughts were of Rodney Nutter who had taken the project from a derelict pub through to completion for his son Andrew Nutter; we advised Rodney on completion of the W: www.hbells.co.uk E: info@hbells.co.uk works we would be entering the building for an award and he was very excited and positive it would win. Sadly, Rodney passed away without knowing The Bird would achieve the accolade; we took the award back to The Bird after the awards to toast his memory. A fitting tribute to an amazing client who is sadly missed.”

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All regional winners automatically qualify for the national awards, which will be taking place on Friday 10 November at the Westminster Park Plaza in London.

Below: OUR RECENT PROJE AT ROCHDALE INFIRMARY AND BIR

H Bell and Sons (Rochdale) Ltd provides a professional service, quality workmanship and value for money. Our large and varied workforce has the flexibility and experience to undertake projects The team collecting the award for Best Small Commercial Project from minor repairs and maintenance ranging to major Andrew Nutter & his mum Jean with the award refurbishments, specialist projects and construction works.

IF YOU REQUIRE A SKILLED BUILDING CONTRACTOR AND QUALITY ASSURED CONTACT US TODAY. We pride ourselves on high quality workmanship and endeavour to reflect this in every type of work undertaken. The high standards that our customers have come to expect is achieved by employing skilled trades people under our direct control, most of whom have been with us for many years. All our employees have been vetted for quality and expertise and understand our expectations and those of our clients.

The team at H Bell & Sons alongside Andrew Nutter & his mum Jean

All of the group winners celebrating together

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GOLD & SILVER ROADSHOW Jewellery and Coin Roadshow

WHAT DO YOU HAVE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

A very lucky couple called at one of our recent roadshow events with a couple of old gold chains and a silver charm bracelet and a bag of old silver British coins. We paid them over £1600.00 just for the coins alone . They turned out to be pre 1947 silver coins that were normal currency a few years ago and are now highly collected.

We asked them for their permission to pass on this story to help other people realise what they may be sitting on and they were only too pleased to allow us to let everyone know that they might be sitting on a goldmine and not even know it!

Like most people, who can only dream of winning the pools or the lottery, a lot of normal households have a hidden treasure of old gold jewellery, silver jewellery, teapots, trophies, trays and old objets d’art.

Why not get a free valuation from our expert at our roadshow; at THE NORTON GRANGE HOTEL, MANCHESTER ROAD, CASTLETON, M24 2RB . With free carparking and WiFi. There is no queing and our expert will give you a one on one appraisal of the value of your treasured possessions in a private area, where there are no prying eyes, watching the process evolve.

If you like the valuation our expert will make you the same offer in cash which you can accept or decline at no cost to yourself.

The whole process of Valuation is free of charge and very private, so you have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.

Many people are totally unaware of the value of unusual and old items that they own and are just hidden away in drawers around the house. Dealers are now paying record high prices for old jewellery and gold and silver objects and collectables.

Most unusual gold and silver items are no longer fashionable but there are still collectors who we deal with that will pay record high prices for your old gold and silver jewellery, and items.

Wristwatches and old fashioned pocket watches can surprise you with their values and you will be amazed by the amount that is currently being offered for such items.

Get looking NOW in your old drawers, cupboards, and jewellery boxes. Look in the attic and the cellar, even old broken or squashed item of jewellery and silver are valuable and worth having appraised at these free roadshows.

Bullion Investments & Acquisitions are having such a roadshow at THE NORTON GRANGE HOTEL, MANCHESTER ROAD, CASTLETON, M24 2RB . With free carparking and WiFi. They will be offering a free valuation service and they Will make you an instant CASH offer to buy your old jewellery, gold and silver or any old silver or coins that you may have.

FOR 2 DAYS ONLY ON ! 27th & 28th AUGUST

& SILVER Things that you should look for and bring to our roadshows are absolutley anything that looks like jewellery, whether it is yellow gold, silver or platinum. Any old British or foreign coins. Any old wrist watches or pocket watches. All chains, bracelets, rings and bangles broken or not and in any condition. If you think it is a diamond ring, bring it along and we will confirm it to be genuine. If you have an old trophy or tankard or any silver coloured items, let us value them for you.

Old war medals and old Masonic medals can be very valuable. You will be surprised to hear that we have paid THOUSANDS of pounds for certain war medals and even the General Service Medal group is worth bringing especially if you have the original box and letters to accompany them.

There are rarely any queues at our events and we can normally attend to every caller within a few minutes. We will give you a free valuation which we back up with a cash offer, there and then.

You can accept or decline our offer, so come along and see what we can offer for your old gold or silver jewellery, coins and collectables.

WANTED NOW Krugerrand, Maples and Sovereigns are urgently wanted for top prices.

OF PARTICULAR INTEREST

Gold and Silver cigarete cases, Vesta Cases, thimbles, Candle sticks, trays and all things silver are needed.Pocket watches in gold and silver and all wristwatches by: Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Longine, IWC are particularly collected

Simply bring us your unwanted gold jewellery even if it’s broken or has no hallmark and we will buy it from you, at:

NORTON GRANGE HOTEL

MANCHESTER ROAD, CASTLETON, ROCHDALE, M24 2RB.

SUNDAY & MONDAY 27th & 28th AUGUST 10.30 TO 4.00

ALL PRE-1947 SILVER COINS AND ALL FOREIGN SILVER COINS WANTED

At least 10 times face value

Dental Gold, Gold chains, Old Bracelets & Bangles & Pendants Sovereigns, Krugerrands, Maples Gold & Platinum Diamond Rings 9ct, 18ct & 22ct Wedding Rings

For 2 dayS only at the NORTON GRANGE HOTEL, MANCHESTER ROAD CASTLETON, M24 2RB. 10:30am - 4:00pm. FREE Parking at the hotel.

Telephone: 07966 415856, for personal attention

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DINE IN STYLE THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE

THE OXFORD

Team McNeeney are now in their third successful year at The Oxford, sporting a range of cask ales and fabulous wines alongside a dedicated gin & tonic menu.

Offering great pub food with a modern twist; From burgers nights and eyes bigger than your belly homemade pies, to inventive salad and fragrant foreign fish stews, their menu and famous specials board have got you covered.

Home cooked food is served until 9pm Monday to Saturday and 7pm on Sundays.

The Oxford also has a large outdoor space for dining.

Their ever popular Quiz Night on the first Wednesday of the month offers something different from the usual all the while raising money various charities.

The Oxford 662 Whitworth Road Rochdale OL12 0TB 01706 345709

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 Healey 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.

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 WATERSIDE BAR RESTAURANT

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 does shine. Look out for their special offers.

Open Tues - Sunday. Book on 01706 376 250 No1 Inghams Lane Littleborough OL15 0AY www.thewatersideexperience.co.uk

CLOCK TOWER DINING ROOM

Clock Tower Dining Room is now open in Rochdale Town Hall! The former Bistro has been transformed with a fresh, new look and a fresh, new menu. Sit down and relax in beautiful surroundings while choosing from a range of new and delicious dishes, cooked-toorder with ingredients delivered daily. From a business breakfast to a ladies lunch, Clock Tower Dining Room is the new number one lunch destination in Rochdale. The dining room is open 9am – 11am for breakfast and 12pm – 3.30pm for lunch & afternoon tea.

Rochdale Town Hall 01706 924772 rochdale.gov.uk/clocktower

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THE PEACOCK ROOM The Peacock Room at Crimble Hall has now firmly placed itself amongst the region’s fine dining culinary elite. With 2 AA Rosette’s and 2 Michelin Knives and Forks it has become the Deckers Group’s premier finedining restaurant and the highest AA rated restaurant in Rochdale. The Peacock Room uses only the finest ingredients featuring the best cuts of meat prepared in our own butchery department to create a variety of sumptuous dishes to ensnare the senses.

Their extended wine list will provide you the opportunity to combine our dishes with a variety of wines from around the world.

They are passionate about the quality of ingredients they use and work closely with local suppliers to ensure the dishes 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 -bookings can be made online or over the phone.

The Peacock Room, Crimble Hall, Bamford OL11 4AD thepeacockroom.com 01706 368591 CENETTA ITALIAN RISTORANTE

Cenetta means delicious dinner in Italian and they certainly offer that! “La buona cucina rende allegri” – laughter is brightest where food is the best. Enjoy their gorgeous authentic Italian dishes with your family and friends. Their chefs use only the finest ingredients, with just a hint of magic to create a beautiful menu of dishes for you to enjoy. It’s not just their pasta they’re proud of. Try one of their sharing dishes, designed for those who like to share food with those that they love. They also have a great choice of pizzas available, baked on authentic thin, crispy bases with a variety of toppings to choose from. Select a bottle from their great Italian wine list, or enjoy a tasty Italian beer or cocktail. Whether it’s a mid-week family supper, or a celebratory Italian feast you are after, break bread with your loved ones at Cenetta.

Cenetta, The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 3HF Cenetta.co.uk 01706 861861

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.

The Baum 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale.

01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

ROSE ‘N’ BOWL CARVERY

The Rose ‘N’ Bowl has been serving bar meals and their famous carvery for over 25 years. With the private bowling green (available for booking) panoramic views and heated decking, it’s Rossendale’s 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 Lancashire’s leading outside caterers est 1934

THE CHERRY TREE CAFE

Sharon Monro is the new owner of this intimate cafe in Littleborough.

Now serving, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner. Sharon is offering a selection of freshly prepared meals together with cakes, pastries, sandwiches, soups and a range of speciality teas & coffees. Upstairs licensed function room available for private hire.

Mon - Sat 8-4 Thur - Sat 8-9 Sun 9-3.

Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, OL15 9AE 01706 378481 07449909504

THE FLYING HORSE

A traditional pub residing next to Rochdale’s stunning gothic town hall.

Open all day serving fresh food - you’re guaranteed a warm welcome by two roaring Victorian open fires. They pride themselves on their friendly staff, 8 cask ales, 3 real ciders, foreign bottled beers, fine wine & bean to cup coffee.

They also have live music on stage four nights a week with everything from folk to pop & rock to ska. The Flying Horse has been named as CAMRA’s Branch Pub of the Year

THE ART CAFÉ

The Art Cafe ethos is to produce good home cooked food at reasonable prices, from local suppliers.

Menus vary from week to week offering a range of sandwiches, wraps & paninis all served with salad and, of course, their famous homemade coleslaw. The daily hot menu offers a wide variety of foods and there is always vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. The cafe serve a medium Arabica coffee and you can choose from a range of coffees such as flat white, lattes and cappuccino.

They are licenced, offering a wide range of beers and wines served at both lunchtime and at evening events held in conjunction with Touchstones; these take place on the last Friday of every month with film nights, (August Film Night is Pulp Fiction) comedy evenings, northern soul nights (October) and much more. Check out the Touchstones website for more details.

Closed Sunday & Monday. Open 9-4 Tues - Fri & 10 - 4 Sat. Touchstones Museum & Art Gallery The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AQ 01706 924975

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BENJAMIN’S ITALIAN Celebrating 1 year in business... thank you to all our customers for making it such a great year!

The great ethos of Benjamin’s Italian at Vicolo is to

at Vicolo del Vino

health, tradition, culture, history and authentic taste. We prepare all our food with love and passion. Our menu is varied and you can choose from Italian pizza, pasta, salads, antipasto & sides followed by delicious desserts.

Now serving food 12-8, Tues - Sunday (closed

combine the quality of real traditional Italian food with the modern intimate surroundings of our cellar bar. You’ll be greeted by the enticing aromas offering

Mondays). Also available to takeaway. In a hurry? Ring or message your order through Facebook.

you Italian food that has long been synonymous with

JULY OFFER FREE DRINK

(soft / hot / small wine / red peroni)

on all meals served between 12 & 4.

Look out for our other offers on Facebook...

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Clock Tower Dining Room

A chic, relaxed restaurant in Rochdale Town Hall

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TRUE TASTE OF INDIA tandoori restaurant www.truetasteofindia.com

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Mon-Thurs 5-11.30 / Fri & Sat 5-12.30 / Sun 4.30-11.30 We accept all major credit cards

Telephone: 01706 522141

ASK OUR ABOUT L CAR OYALT Y D SC HEM E!

Quality fresh fish hand-picked daily from Fleetwood Docks

Dan provides a door to door service and also has a unique fish trailer to sell from - catch him in...

NO RDEN VILLAG E: Every WEDNESDAY 8am - 2.30pm & SATURDAY 9am - 12.30pm LITTLEBOROUGH: Outside the Wheatsheaf every Friday 9am - 1.30pm

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Only £15.95 – saving you £6.55 per person!

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Superb outdoor dining ENJOY THE SUMMER IN THE SECRET GARDEN

NEW MEN NOW BEINU G SERVED

To book call 01706 368591 AT CRIMBLE HALL | CRIMBLE LANE | BAMFORD | ROCHDALE | OL11 4AD CRIMBLEHALL.COM

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BRANDY SNAP ICE CREAM CONES Forget soggy wafer ice cream cones, these dainty little creations are in a different league – they’re crispy, crunchy and filled with whatever flavour ice cream or sorbet you fancy. I have to admit though I am a bit partial to a mint choc chip Cornetto - the ones with dark chocolate at the bottom of each cone.

Andrew Nutter CELEBRITY CHEF

Ingredients:

Method: 1)

Melt the butter and glucose together in a small pan. Remove from heat and add the sugar and flour. Mix well.

100g butter

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Cool and leave in fridge until needed.

90g glucose

3)

To bake form the mixture into small balls the size of marbles. Place on a non-stick tray well spaced apart and bake in a hot oven 170º until a light golden.

4)

Working quickly, lift off the tray and form into cone shapes, leave to cool. Speed is of the essence as the mixture soon goes brittle. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Brandy Snap

130g caster sugar 90g plain flour

To Serve Your favourite ice cream

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Rochdale Blinds is a local family run business that offers a broad range of ser vices, covering Residential, C ommercial, S chools and C ontract requirements.

ROCHDALE GHOST WALKS

VERTICAL BLINDS - VENETIAN BLINDS - ROLLER BLINDS - PLEATED BLINDS - WOODEN VENETIAN BLINDS - PERFECT FIT BLINDS - PANEL BLINDS - VELUX BLINDS

Unit 10a Harp Business Centre Queensway Castleton Rochdale OL11 2QQ

email: info@rochdale-blinds.co.uk / call: 01706 355550

Join us through the narrow passages & hidden alleyways as we delve into Rochdale’s murderous past!

Walks start at 7.30 pm on the first and third Thursday every month, from The Baum Pub, 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0NU. July 6th & 20th / August 3rd & 17th September 7th & 21st / October 5th & 19th Special Halloween Ghost Walk on Tues 31st October at 8pm

Just £5 per person Ghost Walk suitable for adults, children and wheelchair users.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

A tripadvisor recommended outdoor activity in Rochdale...

“All in all a very enjoyable insight into Victorian Rochdale, our American visitors loved it. The cost of £5 was well worth it, give it a try” “Tales of murder and misfortune - all historical, but Colin has a lot of information on the town, explaining the history, finding pathways never knew existed!”

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ROCHDALE RSPCA NEWS & EVENTS Since our last report in the spring edition of Style the Animal Centre has continued to care for and rehome a variety of animals and birds.

medication. Penny is now looking for her forever home, can you offer her the security and love she deserves?

An RSPCA Inspector responded to a call about some chickens whose owner was in hospital. Once the inspector arrived, they came across not only chickens but also several cats living in poor conditions. We took the cats and chickens into our care and happily all have now been rehomed.

New RSPCA shop in Whitworth On Friday 19th May we opened the 11th shop in the Rochdale branch area at 595 Market St, Whitworth. The Mayor of Whitworth, Madeline de Souza, performed the opening ceremony and the staff were kept busy all day dealing with customers and accepting donations of items to sell in our shops.

If you can help by volunteering or donating goods please ask in this or any of our shops.

Without the RSPCA Animal Centre both of these cats would have had a doubtful future. As well as helping the cats, the work of the centre has given peace of mind to the owners who were both greatly distressed by the situation with their pets.

Hank the Bearded Dragon was recently brought in by one of the Inspectors.

A distressed landlord went into his property after the previous tenants had moved out some weeks before. He had found this little chap, cold, hungry and hours from death. As you can see from the photograph, he was extremely underweight but has now responded well to our care and his health is improving.

One recent success story concerns a cat called Kitty, belonging to a Rochdale lady who had to move to a care home.

Her owner had tried to rehome her but couldn’t find anyone to take her on due to her fractious nature. She had been staying in a private cattery for a couple of months whilst her owner tried to find her a home but we agreed to take her into the animal centre where the staff and volunteers then spent time rehabilitating her. Kitty is no longer fractious but a friendly cat and is now relaxed in her new home with loving owners.

Penny had been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism some time ago and had been stable on medication. However, her owner also needed to go into a home and couldn’t take her. Unfortunately, the family’s cats didn’t get on with Penny.

They tried to rehome her but were struggling because of the commitment to giving her long term medication. At the Animal Centre we have taken her on and will pay for an operation to treat the overactive thyroid gland so that she can be rehomed without ongoing 58

Add to the above examples, lost, abandoned or cruelly treated dogs, stray rabbits found in a Rochdale park and hamsters brought in by an inspector, there is never a dull moment for our staff and volunteers. In 2016 we provided loving care for 466 animals.

Can you help support the work we do?

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Sponsor a Pod The Animal Centre is a rehoming centre and our cat pods can be used many times throughout the year. To support our work we will be launching our Sponsor a Pod scheme soon. It will help us to continue to give the most abused cats, dogs and other animals in society the care they deserve during their stay with us before being adopted.

One year sponsorships of varying amounts will be available and you’ll receive benefits too. Watch out for full details which will be announced on our website and Facebook page. Sponsor a pod in the knowledge that you or your company are helping the animals in our care that deserve a second chance in life.

Support us at…

Morrisons, Rochdale - 29th July Gordon Riggs, Todmorden - 12th/13th August Milnrow & Newhey Dog Show - 3rd Sept

Number Ten Gallery, on Baillie Street, is a vibrant little gallery in the heart of Rochdale, where you can choose that special gift for that special person.

l Art Gallery and Gift Shop l Large Selection of Cards l Original Paintings l Handmade Jewellery l Glassware l Candles l Local Crafts l Gift Vouchers Available Owners Chris & Angela search high and low to find the most talented artists & makers to bring you an eclectic range of affordable contemporary art, craft & design.

At Number Ten you can expect a refreshing change and something a little bit different, with personal service and a smile.

Local artists exhibitions to start again soon...

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01706 354076

Art gallery and gift shop Large selection of cards Original paintings Handmade Jewellery Glassware Candles Local Crafts Gift Vouchers Available

Telephone 01706 354076

numbertengallery@gmail.com Open Tues - Sat 9.30-5.30 Closed Sun & Mon

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The Singing Jeweller

JOHN ALEXANDER you are the jewel in my heart John Alexander is our Diamond (Springhill Hospice)

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‘OUR JOHN’ IS ROCHDALE’S DIAMOND Rochdale’s very own singing jeweller, John Alexander, from J&D Alexander on The Walk, hosted an exciting Music Festival at Rochdale Town Hall on Saturday 17th June.

John organised the event to help four local charities - Springhill Hospice, East Lancashire Masonic Charity, Dementia UK and Moorlands Children’s Home and raised a staggering £3500.

John was accompanied on stage at the Town Hall by special guests and local dancers from Fab Dance.

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ROCHDALE News & Events

Woman of Rochdale 2017 The last six months have been packed full of fundraising events, from JOIN THE FESTIVE FUN! Rochdale’s beautiful Town Hall was once again the venue for the Borough’s annual fashion shows to fairs and walks to awards.

Here are just a few of the many celebration of the Women of Rochdale. Ladies, flowers and fascinators, a sensational singer, Put your best festive fundraising foot forward by annual events help Rachel to raiseAgnew, moneyflowing for Springhill Hospice. celebrity guestthat speaker wine and delicious food were the magical putting on a santa suit and taking part in this

ingredients that made for a wonderful celebratory luncheon. All these treats wereyear’s topped Dash or Dawdle on Sunday 11th This year’s Dog Show and Traditional Fete inWell Junedone KathSanta off by the crowning of this year’s Woman of Rochdale, KathCountry O’Donnell. and December. Join hundreds of Santas, young and had hundreds of wagging tails and panting puppies all the other nominees! old, two legged or four, for what has become an enjoying the sunshine at Rochdale Riding Club. Families amazing spectacle around Hollingworth Lake.

Go Green were entertained with Punch & Judy, fairground, donkey Woman of Rochdale - Kath O’Donnell Supporters from shops, companies, schools, libraries, nurseries, tea rooms and pubs rides, birds of prey, farm animals, crafts and stalls.

Roll on embraced the hospice’s colour for the day. Friday 12th May saw green baking, a green June even 2017 when it’spainted going to be biggerDon’t and better! balloon release, green beer and green people! missWatch out on all the fun next year – SAVE THE DATEthis – Friday space. 11th May 2018.

Hospice to Hospice Walk In July, the Moonlit Sprint or Stroll once again saw Nearly 800 walkers from Springhill and Dr Kershaw’s hospices visited each other’s boroughs supporters galore donning Springy the Frog onesies to hop, during this 7.25 mile walk, in a bid to raise funds and awareness for palliative care in both skip or jump the 10km route starting from Rochdale’s Rugby Union Club. The efforts of this communities. Aided by dry weather and dedicated supporters and volunteers, the event £6000! green brigade of invertebrates totalled a bouncing was once again a stomping success.

Roll-on, or should we say stroll-on, Hospice to Hospice Walk in April 2018.

On one balmy evening in July, the Hospice grounds were transformed to host the annual This will be the 11th Santa Dash or Dawdle for Summer Serenade. Picnickers and patients alike were entertained by host Dudley Doolittle, Springhill Hospice. Last year saw 616 Santas local choirs, bands and soloists, all doing their bit, free of charge, to raise a song-tastic £2000. donning red and white, so why not join the fun... it's a fantastic experience not to be missed.

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Registration for the Santa Dash costs £12 per adult, and £8 per child for which you'll receive your very own santa suit, a commemorative mug

WHAT’S COMING UP THIS SUMMER? No Country Fete or mid-year walk for 2017, as the hospice fundraising team are concentrating all their efforts on creating a brand new event which will take place in June 2018.

2018fundraisers will be one The one thing BubbleFest Springhill Hospice not to be missed… watch this space! have in common is the desire to give something back. In the case of Chantelle Thornton, and her family and friends, they not only wanted to say ‘thank you’ but also wanted to help ensure that Springhill’s doctors and nurses could continue their care for others.

hampers, blankets, popping corks and friends, all under the sweet sounds of beautiful music. This year’s serenaders will be treated to a fantastic mixture of music from a wind band and a pop choir to a ukulele ensemble and more – definitely something for everyone. Tickets are £7 (inc a glass of wine) and area available Springhill Hospice.

Team Tom, group made up online or from Fundraising (above of over 30 supporters, chose to run Springhill Tea Room and Gift Shop). Call Manchester’s 10k,(opt raising bothinformation. money and 01706 641790 1) for awareness for the Hospice, wearing specially made t-shirts bearing the smiling face of Open Garden Day –player, Sunday Rochdale Rugby Union Tom.6th August

coffee and homemade cakes. Entry is £3.00, everyone is welcome.

to use all year round, a specially designed medal, a bottle of water, disposable rain mac (if needed!), a banana and a sponsor form. Last year this event raised a staggering £18,500 for Springhill Hospice and it is hoped this year’s will raise even more!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Coming soon in 2017…

Sunday 19th March – Spring Fair Friday 28th April – The 25th For more information about any of the Women of Rochdale above events, if you’d likeLuncheon to know how Sunday 30th April – Hospice you can support Springhill Hospice,To either byHospice fundraising or volunteering, or if you’d Walk simply like some more information about Friday 12th May – Go Green what Springhill is all about, visit their

The award winning Hospice grounds Speaking about their fundraising efforts will be open said, to members of has thecollectively public on Chantelle “Team Tom Sunday 6th August. Head Gardener raised £3,431 so far and our total is still rising. It Nick, his assistant Harry and a team is really important to us all towill know of dedicated volunteers bethat giving someonetours else will receive the same extra special guided and advice.

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Last year, the hospice cared for Chantelle’s husband, Tom Thornton, who tragically lost his life to cancer just weeks after the birth of their son Maxwell. One year on and Chantelle, along with ‘Team Tom’, have pledged their support to Summer Serenade – Saturday 8th July

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COMMUNITY NEWS FUNDRAISING & FELLOWSHIP

Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world, with over 100,000 members from more than 103 countries across the world.

Their aim is to promote true friendship, encourage the ideals of personal service and foster international understanding.

They work together to make a difference in the community and improve lives.

Rochdale Inner Wheel Club currently has 20 members, who meet monthly for a meal, along with a speaker or other entertainment. They have a full and varied programme of events throughout the year, some

fundraising, others purely social, such as their Book Club.

MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE A new website has launched, urging visitors to Rochdale town centre to help those in need by donating online. The aim of the site, bigchangerochdale.co.uk, is to encourage people to donate either their time or cash to local charities, rather than giving directly to people on the streets.

The move, which has been spearheaded by Rochdale Town Centre Management with support from the council, the police and local charities, is designed to support people who are sleeping rough in Rochdale at the moment.

Denis Skelton, from Petrus, one of the charities involved in the scheme, said: “The launch of this new site is really exciting because it offers people the chance to do something really positive, which will make a big difference to their community.

The Club has its own Community Fundraising team who collect items for Petrus and organise a lunch at Nutters for the President’s chosen charity, which this year is Crossroads Care.

They also have an International Fundraising team who are currently working to support Medic Malawi.

Rochdale Inner Wheel are always happy to welcome new members. If you are interested in joining please call Sue on 01706 376204 or visit: www.iwrochdale.co.uk.

MAKING THE CHANGE: L-R: Richard Shaw from the Sanctuary Trust, Denis Skelton from Petrus, Cllr Shaun O’Neill, Chair of the Rochdale Township, Margaret Wight from the Rochdale

YORKSHIRE BANK, ROCHDALE, RECENTLY RAISED £180 FOR ROCHDALE HEARTBEAT.

Foodbank and Mark Foxley, from Rochdale Town Centre Management.

“These online donations will help us give people even more help with jobs and training, counselling and advice with benefits, as well as clothing, food and help with housing. They will also help us run our supported housing scheme for vulnerable women in central Rochdale. People who donate can be sure that their money will be going straight to those who need it and helping them in really practical ways.”

The website also gives people information on practical ways they can support local charities, like Petrus, Stepping Stone Projects and the Sanctuary Trust.

FROM NORDEN WITH LOVE The Rochdale community recently showed their support for the Manchester bomb victims with a sold-out fundraising event at Norden Cricket Club.

Organised by local DJ, Dave Sweetmore, ‘From Norden With Love’ raised £3357 for the British Red Cross Manchester Bomb Victims Appeal.

The event included a special guest appearance from Andrew Freddie Flintoff, who met fans and had pictures taken, and also did a Q & A session.

Manchester music and anthems formed the soundtrack for the night, with DJ sets from Dave Sweetmore, Zak Thompson, Melanie Carter and Oli Makin. Modern poet, Pete Wilky, also recited a few poems about Manchester.

Organiser, Dave Sweetmore, commented: ‘The terrorist attack at the Arena is something we will never forget, and although I’ve been involved with fundraising events over the last couple of weeks in the City Centre, I felt that as a Norden resident I wanted to do something in our village. I can’t thank the management and staff at Norden Cricket Club enough, their help was invaluable, and also all of the local businesses who helped out with raffle prizes. The amount we raised is phenomenal and shows what a great community we have. It was a brilliant night with an unbelievable atmosphere, so most of all, thank you to everyone who came.” www.issuu.com/stylemagazine

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HOSPICE LAUNCH SUNFLOWER APPEAL Summer is here and the award winning gardens surrounding Springhill Hospice are in full bloom. What could be a more appropriate time to launch the Hospice’s new Sunflower Appeal?

“We are so proud of the beautiful grounds and the pleasure they bring. The sight of patients enjoying the sunshine, flowers, hedgerows and wildlife has inspired a new campaign, which we are inviting the whole community to join”, said the Hospice’s Chief Executive, Julie Halliwell.

“This summer sees the launch of our new Sunflower Appeal. The sunflower is vibrant, strong and beautiful, symbolic of life, love and faith, as well as representing the Hospice movement as a whole”, added Julie.

Springhill Sunflowers are lovely, all-weather plaques approximately 22 cm high and include a space for your own brief dedication.

Each Sunflower plaque is £5.50 which includes postage and are available to buy online at www.springhill.org.uk/sunflower-appeal.

You can choose to display your Sunflower in your home, garden or

another special place. Wherever you decide, your sunflower will remain a warm focus over the summer for that special memory or person in your life.

In addition, Springhill are also offering the opportunity to place the plaque amongst the flowers, vegetables or herb garden in the Hospice grounds during their annual Open Garden Day on 6th August. Anyone choosing to place their plaque in the Hospice grounds will receive free entry to the Open Garden day simply by bringing along their sunflower.

“Some very special memories were born even when creating this campaign” explained Fundraising Manager, Lillie Winterbottom.

“We took our plaques to Lower Place Primary School so see what the children there thought of our special, lasting memory, sunflowers. It was a beautiful sunny day and one I’ll never forget.

The children greeted us with the most wonderful beaming smiles, they loved the sunflowers, talking, laughing and giggling together in the sunshine. Simply wonderful”.

Photo: Children of Lower Place School with Sunflower plaques

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The book is on sale at Brown’s Handcrafted Cakes for £5 but we have

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