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SUMMER 2009 ISSUE 19

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WELCOME TO THE SUMMER ISSUE OF STYLE Dear reaDers Welcome to our summer edition of rochdale style Magazine. Our town certainly looks so much brighter in the sunshine and this issue is full of ideas about where you can while away the hours.

If you are wondering how to entertain the family during the school holidays, our ’15 summer days out’ feature will provide plenty of inspiration.

Why not choose to eat out locally over the summer, as there are some fantastic deals around. Our comprehensive Dining Out Guide will help you choose where to go. style celebrates it’s 5th birthday in the autumn, so we are looking towards making our next issue bigger than ever.

Please keep writing to us with your thoughts on the magazine (letters@rochdalestyle.com). We welcome your comments on how we can make style even better.

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EDITOR Colin Meredith colin@rochdalestyle.com

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FEATURES EDITOR & PHOTOGRAPHER

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Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com

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DESIGN Caroline Dowse www.ten94design.co.uk

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TO ADVERTISE IN STYLE CALL 01706 710 810 OR email: advertising@rochdale.com All rights reserved. The contents of this magazine are protected and may not be reproduced without written permission. The editor does not accept liability for statements made or opinions expressed in this magazine. While every care is taken to make sure information is correct, details are subject to change and the editor takes no responsibility for omissions or errors.

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FUNDRAISING IN STYLE rochdale’s star-studded charity events PRICKLY RESIDENTS Inside rochdale Hedgehog rescue SUMMER DAYS OUT right on your doorstep FIVE STAR TREATMENT ellie Paskell gets pampered at The retreat LOCAL HISTORY Victorian crime and punishment A RETURN TO THE STEAM ERA exploring ellenroad steam Museum LOCAL HISTORY Keeping storytelling alive in Milnrow HANGING GARDENS Tim Baylis gives his gardening tips A TASTY BUSINESS The Duerr’s tradition SOAP’S BEST NEWCOMER Interview with Corrie’s Craig Gazey CARRY ON DOCTOR rochdale Infirmary Players GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine out in style KIDS PAGE Puzzles, jokes and more!

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR Local Musician George Webster WHATS COOKING andrew Nutter’s favourite recipe ANY OLD IRON? Motoring tips from Mark D’apice SUMMER BEAUTY Your essential guide to a safe tan HOSPICE NEWS recent events at springhill Hospice WHAT’S ON Don’t miss out on whats happening!

COMPETITIONS PAGE Be in it to win it!

COMMUNITY Catching up with life in rochdale TURNOVER For rochdale exchange shopping Centre magazine

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Gem Ball

THE 14TH ANNUAL GEM APPEAL BALL WAS HELD AT THE RIVERSIDE, WHITWORTH, IN MAY. THE EVENING WAS SUPPORTED BY AN ARRAY OF TELEVISION STARS, INCLUDING DENISE WELSH, CHRIS GEERE AND JASON DONE FROM WATERLOO ROAD. THE EVENING RAISED OVER £3000 FOR THE GEM APPEAL CHARITY.

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Mayors Ball

OVER 190 GUESTS ATTENDED THE RECENT MAYOR’S BALL AT ROCHDALE TOWN HALL. THE EVENT HAD A SWINGING SIXTIES FEEL, AS GUESTS DANCED THE NIGHT AWAY TO BLUES BAND ‘THE ZODIACS’.

OVER £3000 WAS RAISED FOR COUNCILLOR ROBIN PARKER’S CHOSEN CHARITIES, SPRINGHILL HOSPICE AND THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION. THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL RAISED IN HIS MAYORAL YEAR TO AN IMPRESSIVE £14,000.

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PHOTOS JOHN GROVES

A GLITTERING CRYSTAL BALL WAS HELD AT THE MASONIC HALL, RICHARD STREET, IN MAY. ORGANISED BY ROCHDALE EAST ROTARY CLUB, THE EVENT RAISED £4300 FOR SPRINGHILL HOSPICE; THE CHOSEN CHARITY OF THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENT, IAN SANDIFORD.

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Popular Demand Due to popular demand, Mitsubishi is back in Rochdale.

MKS Automotive Ltd has been

ROCHDALE MITSUBISHI The new name for Mitsubishi in Rochdale

awarded the franchise for Rochdale and the North West.

Based on Queensway, Rochdale, the recently refurbished Dealership will be selling all the latest new Mitsubishi models, from the eco friendly Colt Clear Tec, to the highly acclaimed Four Wheel Drive range, including the award winning L200, Shogun and super car slaying Evolution X. As with all new Mitsubishi’s, the range comes with a 3 year 60,000 mile warranty and European roadside assistance.

A carefully selected range of preowned vehicles are also available for customers to purchase including Fords, Vauxhalls, Toyotas and Peugeots. All approved and pre-owned vehicles come with the peace of mind you would expect when purchasing from a franchised main dealer, with a minimum of a 12 month parts and labour warranty and 120 point inspection carried out.

The FSA trained finance team can

visiting the after sales department

in the near future, starting with

for servicing and repair work.

their all electric Mitsubishi i MiEV.

The Future

The MiEV will emit zero emissions and the cost to drive per mile will

cater for all your funding

Rochdale Mitsubishi’s Managing

be less than 6% than that of a

requirements, with schemes

Director, Zulf Ahmed, said, “In line

comparable petrol vehicle; this is

ranging from 0% finance deals to

with our corporate strategy for

before you’ve taken into account

HP, personal-business, contract hire

expansion, when considering a

zero road tax (VED) and free

and lease purchase. Customers are

brand to compliment our Suzuki

parking!”

welcome to call in for a non-

and Subaru Dealerships in

obligatory finance quote on any

Rochdale, we wanted a

When Style Magazine asked about

vehicle in the model range.

manufacturer partner that was

their expansion plans, Zulf said,

Introductory Offers To celebrate the opening of their new dealership, Rochdale Mitsubishi have joined up with Mitsubishi Motors UK to offer a number of outstanding incentives to current Mitsubishi owners and new customers including: • £2000 minimum allowance towards Government Scrappage Scheme*

renowned for innovative vehicles

“Although our expansion strategy

• 0% APR Finance on all new cars*

To compliment the sales operation,

and a high level of reliability.

covers the north-west, it is

• Savings of up to £3000 on

Rochdale Mitsubishi has invested

Furthermore, we believe this to be

especially pleasing to open another

in a “state of the art” after sales

an exciting time for both loyal

new business in our home town of

customers, who already own

Rochdale. At a time of economic

facility, to ensure customers benefit from an aftercare

Mitsubishi vehicles, and new

experience that is second to none.

customers considering the brand

Your vehicle will be maintained,

for the first time.”

turmoil and job losses being announced on an almost weekly basis, we have created employment opportunities for an additional 22

using the latest diagnostic and

selected models* • £2000 deposit contribution on all new L200’s* • Three year free servicing on all new vehicles purchased* • Free 12 month warranty on all pre-owned Mitsubishi’s*

repair technology, by a dedicated

Zulf added, “Mitsubishi will prove

members of staff. We now employ

• Free 31 Point Summer Check*

team of manufacturer-trained and

to be one of the market leaders in

over 70 people in our businesses in

• 20 per cent off all service and

highly skilled technicians. A

the next few years, as they

Rochdale and hope to see this

complimentary courtesy car is also

consolidate their current model

increase to over 100 by the end of

available to customers, when

range and launch eco friendly cars

the year.”

repair work* * Subject to Terms and Conditions, please call for further details.

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prickly residents

SHAWCLOUGH’S

OVER THE PAST 18 YEARS, SUE AND KEN LEWIS HAVE SHARED THEIR SHAWCLOUGH HOME WITH OVER 20,000 HEDGEHOGS. FOUNDED BY THE COUPLE IN 1991, ROCHDALE HEDGEHOG RESCUE HAS SAVED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF SICK, INJURED OR ORPHANED HOGS.

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was recently lucky enough to meet the hospital’s 160 prickly patients, not forgetting the dog, five cats, eight hamsters, two chinchillas and Mayo the Barn Owl. I was amazed at how much things had changed, having first visited Hedgehog Rescue, as a school girl, in 1995. Back then, the hedgehogs had taken over Sue and Ken’s spare bedroom, but they have now moved to a purpose-built hospital, adjacent to the house. Sue explained that several years ago, a lady from Norfolk read about the charity in the national press and decided to leave them a generous donation in her will.

Her kind gesture has allowed for the extension to be built, to house the growing number of animals.

The hospital is always busy, with members of the public bringing in hedgehogs at all hours of the day. Whilst I was there, the

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Henry the blonde hedgehog

RSPCA brought in four tiny, orphaned hoglets, rescued from Salford. Their mum was nowhere to be found, after her garden nest had been disturbed. About to open their eyes for the first time, Sue thought the babies were around 12 days old and should, hopefully, be released back into the wild within the next 12 weeks, after some much-needed TLC. I was then introduced to Henry, the blonde hedgehog, who was found as a young baby, in a frozen puddle of Sue Lewis with the recent baby arrivals water. Blonde hedgehogs are extremely unusual, (1 in 100,000) and it is obvious that he is one of Over 1500 hedgehogs, from across Britain, pass through the hospital doors each year.

Sue’s favourites. Henry arrived at the Sue and Ken have certainly come a long hospital on Christmas Eve, hotly pursued by television crews. Later that evening, he way since meeting their very first hedgehog. Sue explained, ‘when it first had his 15 minutes of fame when he started I never dreamt it was going to grow appeared on Granada Reports! this big, or that we would be as well known. My husband Ken and I discovered an underweight young hog just outside our home, back in December 1991. Over the winter months, we nursed our ‘patient’ back to health, who had taken up residence in a kitchen cupboard. Somehow, word got

around that we were caring for hedgehogs and more and more people turned up at the door with them. We didn’t necessarily choose to start a hedgehog hospital; they sort of chose us. If a badger had turned up on our doorstep, we could have as easily started a badger hospital!’.

SUE’S THREE GOLDEN RULES: 1 – Hedgehogs are strictly nocturnal animals, so do not ignore a hedgehog that is out during the day. You need to call the helpline, but first you need to confine the hedgehog, in a deep box, with a towel. Put the hedgehog somewhere quiet and safe (eg. a shed or garage) and then ring Hedgehog Rescue on 01706 860904 for more advice.

Kayleigh Mansfield with one of the rescued hedgehogs

2 – Do not take a hedgehog from the wild and put it in your garden! It is illegal Devoting her life to the charity, Sue has to wake up at 3am every to do this, as hedgehogs are protected and you may be taking a mother away morning to hand feed the young from her babies. Hedgehogs cannot survive in one garden as they travel hedgehogs. Undeterred by the anything up to two miles per night. Also, despite the popular assumption, unsociable hours, Sue said, ‘it’s like a dream come true working hedgehogs will not help rid your garden of slugs, as slugs only actually make up with the animals, as it is 5% of a hedgehog’s diet. something I always wanted to do. Despite working 18-hour 3 – Do not put out bread and milk for the hedgehogs. Even though they like it, it days and 7-day weeks, caring for makes them very ill, as they are unable to digest it. Please also remember that the hedgehogs is extremely rewarding, as we successfully slug pellets kill hedgehogs. However, if you are lucky enough to have hedgehog release around 75% of them visitors, they may be very grateful for treats such as crushed peanuts, sultanas, back into the wild. This year we raisins, digestive biscuits or dog/cat food (non fish variety). They are even have already released 370 hedgehogs. Despite the success, partial to weetabix and cornflakes! A dish of water is also important. it is not without it’s heartache, having seen so many horrific injuries caused by man’s indifference and Being nocturnal creatures, the cruelty’. rehabilitation centre is not open to the public. However, Sue Alarmingly, hedgehogs are now an regularly takes the hedgehogs to endangered species in Britain, having various local events. You can joined the protected list last year. Sue meet Sue, the hedgehogs and explained that if things do not dramatically Mayo the Barn Owl, on the 2nd improve, the hedgehog might be extinct August, at Greater Manchester within 20 years. Tributing factors include Fire Service Museum Open Day, the changing landscape, climate change Maclure Road, Rochdale. n and growing numbers of predators, such as foxes and badgers. Hedgehog Rescue is www.hedgehogrescue.org.uk now a national helpline for British 24 hour helpline - 01706 860904 Hedgehog Preservation and Sue receives Images: Ruth Meredith over 50 phone calls per day, from across the country. She has even had one phone call from Croatia!

With a massive £20,000 per year running cost, the charity solely depend on donations, to provide the care that the sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs deserve.

You can help by adopting a hedgehog – or two! After naming your hedgehog, you will receive a photograph and personalised certificate. Please log onto www.hedgehogrescue.org.uk for more details.

Mayo the resident Barn Owl

The charity relies on a dedicated team of over 50 volunteers, who help with the dayto-day running of the rehabilitation centre.

Sue is always keen to hear from people who would like to volunteer, on a regular basis, at Hedgehog Rescue, or help with fundraising events.

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Tofiq welcomes the clubs Sri Lankan professional Kaushalya Weeratne to the club alongside Captain Dominic Ayres.

tRaining, playing and socialising with Rochdale cRicket club when the gRound was at dane stReet and the club played a huge paRt in my life'. ven after Tofiq finished playing, he always followed Rochdale Cricket Club's results. Tofiq realised the hard work and commitment of the Cricket Club's committee, which is not always appreciated. He wanted to give something back to the club, ensuring young players received the same encouragement as he had in his youth.

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Many of their sons are now playing at the club, which is great to see. I love going to watch the matches and socialising with the spectators. It gives me a lot of pride to see Home2Home’s name attached to a club that means so much to me.’

When Tofiq was approached to become the club sponsor it was an opportunity he just couldn’t turn down. Tofiq explained, ‘I was ignited by the idea of sponsoring a club that I loved as a youngster. With the credit crunch, it probably wasn’t the most sensible business move, but

Tofiq has always supported various local sports teams and individuals in the town, through sponsorship. He believes in giving the youngsters of today the opportunity to improve their sporting skills and hopefully further their talents, to become professionals.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION At HOME2HOME our customers are very important and we are ever so grateful to our loyal customers who recommend us to their friends and families and we are always striving to improve our quality of service.

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SUMMER DAYS OUT… right on your doorstep!

IF YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO OCCUPY YOUR FAMILY, DURING THE LONG SUMMER DAYS, THEN HELP IS AT HAND. THE GREAT NEWS IS THAT THERE ARE PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO… RIGHT HERE IN ROCHDALE. RAIN OR SHINE, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE; SO WHY NOT EXPLORE THE VARIETY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS THE TOWN HAS TO OFFER.

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Make sure you head into the town centre on Fri 10th and Sat 11th July for Rochdale’s Feel Good Festival, a two-day food and music event. The town will come alive with a food market, live music, entertainment, celebrity chefs and much more!

For those with a swee t tooth, The Fudge Vil lage (Market St, Whitworth) makes for a tasty day out! The village is home to a bis tro, coffee shop, ladies gift shop and fudge fac boutique, tory shop. Visitors can also see how the delicious fudge is made in the interactive Fudge Gallery.

Visit www.thefudgefac tory.co.uk or call 01706 852795 for more information.

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e Service’s fascinating Greater Manchester Fir doors to , Rochdale) opens its museum (Maclure Road ys on da 10am-4pm, with open visitors every Friday, gust, it Au 2nd ry month. On Sunday the first Sunday of eve s en’ ldr chi of seum, with lots is ‘Kidz Day’ at the mu dgehog mals from Rochdale He ani ing attractions, includ 227 for more details.

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Ellenroad Engine House (Elizabethan Way, Rochd ale) is in steam on the firs t Sunday of every mo nth from midday-4pm. For more information please see our What’s On Guide (pg 54). uary (Bury Old Road, Bleakholt Animal Sanct mal perfect day out for ani Edenfield), provides the to u yo for ls ma ani rescued lovers, with plenty of s, cat gs, do s, pig ys, nke meet; horses, goats, do a few! nchillas to name but chi and s ret fer s, bit rab 10am-4pm. ay ryd to visitors eve The sanctuary is open or rg lt.o leakho Please log on to www.b re information. mo for 11 04 257 4 call 084

Animals in Distress Sanctuary (Leach Farm, Blackstone Edge), provides care, shelter and a loving retirement home, for many abandoned, neglected and injured animals. Visitors are welcome 10am-4pm, 7 days a week.

Call 01706 371731 or log on to www.animals-in-distress.net for more details.

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nade, Rochdale) is an Touchstones (The Espla Heritage Centre in the award winning Arts and for tre. There is something heart of the town cen the all for m seu mu ’ s on everyone, with a ‘hand galleries and a local art g itin exc r fou ily, fam call 7 days a week, please studies centre. Open . on ati inform 01706 924492 for more

Hollingworth Lake, in Littleborough, is a very popular local attraction. The Lake’s Visitor Centre has a small museum, cafe and gift shop. The Water Activity Centre provides a range of activities for all abilities, including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Depending on the weather, boat trips and rowing boats are also available.

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Even if clouds are in the sky, there is still plenty of fun to be had at Sandbrook Park. There you will find Strike Ten Bowl, Laser Quest and the Odeon cinema, as well as lots of places to dine.

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Adjacent to Touchstones is the beautiful wildlife haven, Broadfield Park. As the oldest park in the borough, many of its historical Victorian features can still be seen today.

Healey Dell Nature Reserve sits in a picturesque part of the Spodden Valley.

It is rich in wildlife, with delightful scenery, spectacular waterfalls and a fascinating archaeological history. A disused railway line is now a nature trail, with magnificent views from a 100foot high viaduct. Please visit www.healeydell.org.uk.

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Whilst most of us look forward to the little summer we get, for those of us who suffer from hayfever, it can be a thoroughly miserable time indeed.

Also known as Rhinitis, hayfever is a reaction to airborne substances, such as pollen.

Grass pollen is one of the worst culprits, causing the release of histamine, resulting in a runny nose, blocked sinuses, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation.

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Ellie gets the star treatment Ex-Waterloo Road actress Ellie Paskell (Maxine Barlow) returned to Rochdale recently to be pampered at The Retreat in St Marys Gate. After being killed off in Waterloo Road, giving birth in Ashes to Ashes, and being admitted to Casualty she was definitely in need of some relaxation!

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My friend Emma and I had a wonderful time at The Retreat.

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My favourite part of the day was my ‘Twinkle Toes’ treatment... I'm so proud of my sparkly Peacock blue toe nails now! And the facial was amazing... oh I can't choose!

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I've just completed some filming on Casualty and have been doing bits of theatre and development work in London, whilst auditioning and generally making the most of the industry hub that London is - but I do miss the North.

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Crime Punishment LOCAL HISTORIAN

RE-LIVING VICTORIAN

Margaret Clay Blue Badge Guide

VICTORIAN COURTS WERE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, AT ROCHDALE TOWN HALL. A REENACTMENT EVENT MARKED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON'S ACT 1909. THE ACT FORMED THE BASIS OF THE MODERN YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM IN ENGLAND AND WALES, WHICH INTRODUCED JUVENILE COURTS, ABOLISHED THE DEATH PENALTY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 AND MADE CHILD NEGLECT AND ABUSE A CRIMINAL OFFENCE.

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efore 1909, the courts treated children like adults, resulting in harsh sentences for minor offences. Touchstones Local Studies produced a display with documentary evidence of the trials of local children and their punishment, which included whipping and imprisonment, along with hard physical labour..

The harsh reality of the Victorian system was brought to life by the reenactment of trials from 1872, in the original criminal court room of the Town Hall, nowadays The Council Chamber. Children from Heykids Amateur Dramatic Society, local actors and actresses, real magistrates and court officials gave realistic performances dressed in Victorian costume. They deserve much credit for their superb acting skills, especially the children. We saw two brothers portrayed, aged ten and eleven years, whose 'crimes' were 'larceny' of apples and plums, valued at three pence, albeit damaged goods scavenged from the ground. The brothers were sentenced to whipping, imprisonment and hard labour, away from their families for months. A young girl of seven was accused of begging and again sentenced to imprisonment.

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Poverty was rife and many poor children were 'ragged' and went bare-foot. We witnessed the case of Henry Catlin, aged nine years, who stole a pair of shoes, valued at three shillings, because his feet were sore.

Again, he was sentenced to whipping and imprisonment with hard labour. Other offences brought to trial included the theft of onions valued at three shillings, a rabbit worth three pence, a watch valued at three shillings & sixpence and two pies and a bottle of ale worth four pence. In all cases, the court handed out shocking and inhumane sentences to the children.

In comparison to the Victorian scene, visitors could meet local magistrates and see how the youth justice system operates today. Displays in the Great Hall depicted how children have been treated in the legal system over the past 150 years. The successful event was organised by Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood Magistrates Bench, through it’s ‘Magistrates in the Community Group’. n Margaret Clay

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he mill is one of only three ancient scheduled monuments in Rochdale; the other two being the stretch of Roman road and one of the canal bridges. The original mule-spinning mill (1892) was powered by engines Victoria and Alexandra, before it was destroyed by fire in 1916. After the war, a new ringspinning mill was built and the engines were refurbished. In 1985, the mill was largely demolished, with the engine and boiler houses being all that remained. A year later, the Ellenroad Trust acquired the Whiteless Beam Engine and, in 1992, this was put into steam. The engines, boiler house and its 220-foot chimney were saved.

Many local residents have fascinating memories about their time working at the mill or remembering their parents working there. At a recent event, organised by Milnrow Literary and Scientific Society, it emerged that in the 1960’s, when workers were bussed in from the Wigan area, people can remember working alongside Clive Powell, who went on to become better known as Georgie Fame. It is hoped 18

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to the steam era to capture treasured memories like these, as an aural history project, called Mill Memories.

Ellenroad is kept alive and working today, thanks to enthusiastic volunteers, from the Ellenroad Society. They operate the boiler and engines, opening the site to the public on steaming days. In December 2008, the mill received a grant from ITV’s People’s Millions competition, which has allowed for the rescue and restoration of a new steam engine from Halifax. The grant has also allowed the museum to introduce a new project in conjunction with local schools.

With continued local support, Ellenroad is hoping to become a recognised tourist attraction for Rochdale. Councillor Irene Davidson, the Chairperson of The Ellenroad Trust said: “Ellenroad is one of Rochdale’s hidden gems and an important piece of Rochdale’s heritage. For a great

local and good value day out, a couple of hours here, followed by a trip around nearby Hollingworth Lake should hold something for everyone.” Bernard Rostron, Vice Chairman of the trust added: “The museum is a real labour of love and we’re working hard, along with the council and other partners, to turn it into a vibrant and viable tourist attraction. There is more work still to do, but with the support of people across Rochdale and the North West, we will be able to grow and grow. To have the world’s largest working steam engine on your doorstep is a huge asset and something we should all be proud of.”

The enormous steam mill engine is in steam and open to the public on the first Sunday of every month, turning from midday to 4pm. Entrance is just £3, or £8 for a family ticket (under 5’s free). The mill is just off junction 21 of the M62 on Elizabethan Way and parking is free.

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TRAINING KINDNESS YOUR DOG WITH

Rachel Bean has been working with dogs, professionally, for 18 years, as a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse and Canine Behaviourist. With her Puppy Training Courses in Rochdale and In House Behaviour Consultations she can help you to dramatically improve your relationship with your dog.

Choosing someone to help with your dog's problem behaviour is like choosing someone to care for and teach your child. But with Rachel’s practical handling ability, breed knowledge, dog training capabilities and natural passion for dogs, you need look no further.

Rachel has recently been accepted by The Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (www.cfba.co.uk). The organisation is governed by top Canine Behaviourist, Colin Tennent, who

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Keeping Milnrow LOCAL HISTORIAN

Margaret Clay Blue Badge Guide

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pril this year saw the launch of a CD 'Telling Tales in School' an Oral History Project, undertaken by a team of year 8 students from Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College. They interviewed people in and around Newhey and Milnrow, recording stories of their childhood, schooldays, growing up, work experiences and family life. The students, aided by Andy Kelly, an Oral History Facilitator, are to be highly commended for their roles as interviewers and also the interviewees for revealing their personal memories. The young people gained an insight into life forty, fifty and sixty years ago. They were told of stricter school days, teachers with canes, hard times in the war years with rationing, life in the cotton mills etc. Yet all interviewed recalled many happy memories; the freedom of playing in the streets, family events, special occasions and even embarrassing moments.

The stories are all very interesting; sometimes humorous, sometimes moving.

The project is a valuable record of the changes in everyday life from one generation to the next. The CD can be obtained from Nick Andrews on 01706 379252.

THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF JOHN COLLIER, KNOWN AS TIM BOBBIN, THE LOCAL POET, DIALECT WRITER, CARICATURIST AND ARTIST, WAS CELEBRATED IN 2008, WITH A FESTIVAL ORGANISED BY MOOREND DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND FUNDED BY THE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND. THE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS PROVED SO POPULAR IT IS HOPED THE FESTIVAL WILL CONTINUE AS AN ANNUAL The recent publication, 'Rants, Rhymes and EVENT. Reflections, Portraits and words from a Lancashire village in celebration of Tim Bobbin' was commissioned by MoorEnd Development Trust and managed by Cartwheel Arts. John Collier exposed the wrongs, injustices and hypocrisy of his age in his satirical verses and drawings.

This book contains a selection of his works, alongside which are the personal stories, comments, thoughts and feelings of local people today. Like Tim Bobbin, some participants are harshly critical. The subject matter covers a wide range of topics including politics, class, religion, work and 22

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family life, even the local pub scene. We discover things are not much different from Tim's day. To quote from the splendid introduction by the novelist Trevor Hoyle 'Sadly, the world doesn't seem to have got any better, or grown wiser, or kinder, in 300 years. Particularly apt is Tim's poem 'The Statesman'.

There are portraits of the writers, superbly drawn by the artist Geoff Read, who edited the book with the poet John Lindley. Some of the contributors express their views in verse and in dialect, retaining the local tradition. The book concludes with a splendid poem by John Lindley, entitled 'The Spirit of Tim Bobbin'.

This enjoyable book is another wonderful result of the Tim Bobbin Festival. It can be obtained from Nick Andrews on 01706 379252 priced £4.95 (inc P&P), and also from local libraries, Touchstones and George Kelsall’s Bookshop in Littleborough. Information about future festival events can also be obtained from Nick Andrews.

My Blue Badge Guided Walk 'A Tim Bobbin Trail Around Milnrow' will take place on Friday 18th September, meeting at 2.30pm, outside the 'The Bobbin', Kiln Lane, Milnrow. Duration approx 2hrs and priced £3.00. n Margaret Clay

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Hanging Gardens

NEXT TIME YOU ARE OUT IN YOUR CAR, ON THE BUS OR OUT FOR A WALK, TRY AND SPOT THE BEST HANGING BASKET YOU CAN FIND. WHEN YOU DO, COMPARE THE PROPERTY TO THOSE EITHER SIDE. THERE IS NO DOUBT A WELL PLANTED, STRATEGICALLY PLACED, HANGING BASKET CAN REALLY GIVE A PROPERTY A LIFT. WHETHER YOU HAVE A GARDEN OR NOT, HANGING BASKETS CAN GIVE MONTHS OF PLEASURE AND REALLY MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK SPECIAL.

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nce you’ve decided to have a go, you must first decide on the best position for your basket. Do you want it beside your front door, outside your kitchen window, high up to avoid vandals, or somewhere else in you garden. Now fix a suitable length bracket or hook onto the wall, fence, eaves etc, to support your basket.

Next, decide on what type of basket you would like. A lot of people simply buy a ready-planted basket at their local Garden Centre and that’s fine, however planting your own makes it far more personal and you will definitely enjoy it more.

Baskets can be made of plastic, wicker, rattan or traditional moss. Whatever material you choose, always buy as large as you can. Small baskets can look great in the shop but are harder to keep watered, soon 26

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become root bound, quickly dry out and never flower for as long as a bigger basket; 14” to 16”+ are best.Choice of compost is also important; you need it to be lightweight, but also not dry out too fast. A specialist compost, such as ‘Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Compost’ or a good ‘Tub and Basket Compost’ (with moisture holding granules added) are best.

In an open, bright location the chance of flowering plants is far greater so before proceeding, decide on a colour scheme. The simplest baskets may contain just one type of plant, such as Busy Lizzies, Trailing Lobelia or Trailing Petunias (Surfinias) and can all be stunning. For the more adventurous, a mixed basket is more challenging. Get ideas on colours and textures from other baskets, or at the Garden Centre.

Most baskets will have a plastic inner liner to help reduce the speed of drying out, however, traditional moss baskets (which you make using moss and an open mesh wire basket), should be made with a thin layer of plastic bin liner between the compost and moss.

Once your basket has been planted, water it well to settle the compost and establish it in a sheltered spot for about a week, before hanging it in its final position.

You are now ready to plant your basket, and a bit like painting a picture, the choices are endless. However there are a few basic decisions to make.

Will the basket be in a sunny or shady spot?

The best plants for shade include Busy Lizzies, Begonias, Ivy, Golden Creeping Jenny, Variegated Dead Nettle (Lamium), amongst a range of mainly colourful foliage plants.

Perhaps you want to use edible plants?

Strawberries, trailing tomatoes, low growing herbs and salad crops all do well in hanging baskets.

Hanging baskets dry out very quickly, so check how light the basket is daily and water it accordingly. Similarly, it is essential to use a good liquid feed such as Phostrogen, Miracle-Gro or a seaweed based feed, applying as directed. Also, remember to remove dead flowers, as failing to do this can reduce the flowering life of the basket.

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IN 1881, MARY DUERR BEGAN MAKING JAMS AND MARMALADES IN HER SMALL KITCHEN IN HEYWOOD; LITTLE DID SHE KNOW THAT HER EFFORTS WOULD STILL BE GOING STRONG ALMOST 130 YEARS LATER. F DUERR & SONS NOW PRODUCES ITS FAMOUS WORLDWIDE BRAND FROM ITS ENORMOUS COMPLEX IN WYTHENSHAWE, MANCHESTER AND EXPORTS TO OVER 30 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

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n 1881, Fred Duerr lived with his wife Mary, at Moss Cottage off Bamford Road, Heywood. Fred had just started to work as a grocery commission agent when he had a life-changing meeting with John Butterworth, the buyer of Heywood Cooperative Society. During this time there were worries about all sorts of unsavoury additions being put into food, instead of pure ingredients. Indeed, one of the principles of The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers was “pure food at reasonable prices, not adulterated”. The Heywood buyer was experiencing similar difficulty and complained that he was not able to obtain preserves of sufficiently high quality.

He asked Fred, if his wife Mary, whose jam making skills were legendary within the locality, would consider supplying the Co-operative. “I will take all you can make” he promised.

At first, all the cooking was done by Mary in her Heywood kitchen, with Fred trundling the jars of jam in a handcart, to the Heywood Co-operative. However, the business became so successful that he soon ran out of storage space.

In 1884, Fred purchased a house in Guide Bridge, North Manchester, which had a small warehouse attached. It proved to be unwieldy, so Fred raised the capital to build and equip a new factory in Deanhead, Guide Bridge, which was still standing in 1997. In 1890, the company moved to Old Trafford, and in 1893 had a new larger factory built by the company A. Pearson, for the sum of £1,315.16s.4d, where production continued until 1996.

Their current 70,000 sq.ft. warehouse, in Floats Road, Wythenshawe, is capable of holding 6,000 pallets of finished goods; a 28

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far cry from the handcart Fred Duerr pushed up the hill on Bamford Road back in 1881.

Duerr’s is now run by the family’s fifth generation, brothers Mark and Richard Duerr, who ensure that the traditions begun by their great-great-great grandmother Mary, are adhered to today.

The pioneering company introduced vacuum sealing in 1905 and continued to grow from strength to strength, despite two world wars and the depression. In 1989, Duerr’s diversified and entered into the peanut butter market. They also began manufacturing Whole Earth peanut butter, which has become the second most popular brand in the UK. In 1991, the company were the first to use tamper evident ‘button caps’ and shrink sleeving on their products.

Duerr’s currently produce everything from jams and marmalades to fruit curds, peanut butters, fruit fillings and condiments; with the emphasis on quality ingredients, innovation and manufacturing excellence.

The company have been back in the news recently following their decision to relaunch breakfast favourite, Manchester Marmalade, a brand they first introduced in the 1950’s. The distinctive black and white-labelled jars have been introduced in Greater Manchester Tesco stores, with the hope that they will prove popular enough to become a regular product on shelves nationwide. The relaunch is also helping a great cause, as profits from every jar will go to Forever Manchester, a project by the Community foundation of Greater Manchester to create a £4.4million fund to support local schemes. n

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Over the last tw o and a half years, Littlebo rough artist Walter Kersha w has been keeping the loca l connection with Duerr’s, b y working on a giant mural, w hich includes Duerr’s, Kello ggs, Rank Hovi s and Mancheste r United. He has painted the famous fruit group, which D uerr’s introduced as a successful promotion in th e 1920’s and 1930’s. At the ti me, customers were required to send in 20 Duerr’s labels and in return received a cop y of the colourf ul fruit picture. W alter is also busy preparing for his next public exhibitio n, which opens at Sale Town H all in Mid September and will be showin g for 5 months.

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Rawtenstall‘s hidden Treasures Rawtenstall is only a few miles from Rochdale and boasts many individual features and shops. janet Isherwood jewellers, on kay street, has an excellent reputation for precious bespoke rings made to your own specification. A few doors away you will find niche kitchens, a small kitchen company, with a big reputation.

Fitzpatrick's Temperance Bar, on Bank Street, is Britain's last original temperance bar, where you can take home an assortment of concentrated traditional temperance cordials, from cream soda to sarsparilla. Mr Fitzpatrick's have produced non-alcoholic soft drink beverages, with an original taste, for the people of Rawtenstall since 1890.

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Craig outside Falinge High School where it all began

Coronation Street’s popular newcomer, Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor), first trod the boards in 1987, with Rochdale Infirmary Players.

Now 26 years old, Craig has already worked with the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company, landed himself a part in the nation’s favourite soap and even bagged himself a British Soap Award!

At the recent Soap Award ceremony, where he picked up a gong for Best Newcomer, Craig remembered how it all began. On national television, Craig personally thanked the Rochdale Infirmary Players for giving him his first part as Mini Rambo, aged five years old.

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recently caught up with Craig and after a trip to Falinge Park High School, where he made his acting debut, we made our way up to Hollingworth Lake. Craig was reminded of how he used to spend every Boxing Day rowing on the lake, along with his family who still live in the local area. Thanks to Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre, we were able to take a boat out, and make the most of a glorious sunny day on the lake. Whilst Craig was hard at work rowing, we discussed fire starting, lovestruck fans, the red carpet and, of course, the cobbles.

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how would you describe graeme proctor?

Craig: Graeme’s an eccentric chav! He’s not a bad boy, just a bit crazy. He means well, but he tends to get himself into sticky situations. He met David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) whilst they were both in prison. Graeme was inside for arson and dodgy dealings! But now, he genuinely wants to be a good citizen. He’s working at the butchers and setting up his gardening business. He likes spending time with people and talking a lot. He does seem a bit stupid and some people have likened him to Kirk – but Graeme’s quite switched on. I think he just enjoys being difficult and eccentric… a lovable rogue!

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are there any similarities between you and graeme?

We have a similar quirky sense of humour.

I’m a bit mental like him and like to wind people up. what was your first acting role?

I first got into acting when I was five years old. I was an eccentric playful little child; always miming to songs! My stepmum, Lynn, worked at Rochdale Infirmary at the time and used to be involved with the Infirmary Players who put on shows at Falinge Park High School.

She had a video of the first three pantomimes she had been in and I used to watch it over and over. I was fascinated by it, so my mum asked the director, Dr Lewis, if I could be in a show. He wrote a part especially for me – I played Cinderella’s bodyguard Mini Rambo; complete with the army trousers, fake tanned chest, red bandana and war paint! have you always had perfect comic timing?

I worked in theatre for four years before joining Coronation Street, which helped me learn how to make people laugh.

Theatre is the best place to learn acting skills and comic timing, so I am really glad that I did it first. I hated watching my first episode of Corrie because I really thought I overacted. I watch it now though because it’s important for me to find that middle ground; charisma but hopefully not overacting.

wanna butch… I wanna do butchings… I wanna be a butcher”. Asked if he had any experience, Graeme (having just been released from prison) replied, “well I have worked in a very large kitchen… in a very large establishment”. Ashley asked, “Have you used knives?” to which Graeme replied, “Oh yeh…lots”. do you enjoy working so close to home?

Before Corrie, I had been living in London for a few years, so it’s good to be back up north. I love living in Manchester and being able to see my family.

who would you like to see graeme have scenes with?

Becky Grainger, because I get on really well with Katherine Kelly. Graeme and Becky are really similar and I would love to see them have a storyline, either as friends or enemies. I can’t see them dating though. It would be great if they brought in another loudmouth chavvy girl, especially for Graeme. graeme has had some great one-liners, which is your favourite?

It has to be when Graeme first walked into the butchers to ask Ashley for a job: “I

will we ever catch you on reality shows such as i’m a celebrity or celebrity big brother?

Reality television is one of those things you try not to watch but you have to. It sounds clichéd but I didn’t get into acting to become a celebrity, that’s not what it’s about for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love the lifestyle that comes with it and the red carpet…although it freaks the hell out of ‘Lovable rogue’ Graeme Proctor me!

But as an actor, I think it’s important

“I worked in theatre for four years before joining Coronation Street, which helped me learn how to make people laugh”

Interviewing Craig on Hollingworth Lake

for me to keep an air of mystery; people have to believe in the character. If I went on reality tv, people would know everything about me. I would probably do a one-off show though; something to do with cooking.

what are the rest of the corrie cast like?

I used to live with Mikey North (Gary Windass) and I am good mates with Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) and Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock). All the cast are great though. what has been your favourite scene, since joining the street?

Setting fire to the Windass kitchen was a lot of fun!

onto the actual street was weird at first too, but I’m getting used to it now.

what are your plans for the future?

I like not knowing where I will be or what I will be doing in a few years time and I just hope to do an eclectic mix of acting work. Although, I would love a proper home on the street – especially with Roy and Hayley! n do you get recognised?

I get recognised a lot but everyone is friendly and it’s nice that people enjoy what I do. I do have a couple of crazy fans though. I got a message from a girl I have never met saying, ‘I can’t be sure but I think I love you’!

Ruth Meredith

what does your family think of your corrie fame?

They love it! Most northern families watch Corrie and i’ve watched it since I was little. When I was a kid, people never used to say ‘when are you going to be in a Hollywood movie’, it was always ‘when are you going to be in Corrie?!’. It’s weird meeting people I have seen on tv since I was young, like Jack Duckworth. Stepping www.rochdalestyle.com

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PANTOMIME IS A FORM OF THEATRE VERY DEAR TO MY HEART, SO I WAS DELIGHTED TO MEET UP WITH ANN RHODES, WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH ROCHDALE INFIRMARY PLAYERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1981.

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The first pantomime, staged back in 1981, was the brainchild of Dr J D Lewis who was then Locum Registrar in Orthopaedics.

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A young thirteen year old boy, with an ununited fracture of the tibia and fibula, was a patient at the time. His mother started fundraising to buy the equipment he required, but the hospital couldn’t afford.

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putting on a fundraising one night review, involving any willing staff. The idea quickly escalated, from a one night review, into a week-long pantomime!

Lots of enthusiastic staff volunteered and the Chief Executive promised that if enough money was raised to buy the equipment, the Trust would pay for the maintenance of it.

Cinderella was the chosen pantomime and after successfully raising £2000, Rochdale Infirmary Players was born.

Each year a new team of actors and crew are recruited to stage the production at Falinge High school. Costumes and scenery are begged and borrowed, with Proscenium, in Littleborough, supplying scenery free of charge.

The production still costs around £4000 to stage so funds have to be raised before the show can go on each year. As a tribute to Dr Lewis the finale song is always ‘There’s No Business Like Showbusiness’ and every year the show must go on! n

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This privately owned town centre cafe and wine bar serves freshly prepared food, with daily specials and Lavazza coffee's a speciality. It provides an ideal meeting place for breakfast, lunch or tea.

Venue available free of charge for private parties.

All parties catered for, with music provided and buffet menus available.

The bar won Best Food Award at the Rochdale town centre awards. Special promotion - tea or coffee with a scone, only £2, served all day.

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Heroes is an award winning deli and coffee and wine bar (upstairs). The coffee bar offers award winning triple certified coffee and you can relax whilst enjoying fresh made sandwiches, soups and salads.

Spend a relaxing evening in the wine bar, open Friday and Saturday evening, offering over 60 wines and 25 beers served with a pate or cheese board.

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tHe BAuM Purveyors of Fine Wines, Ales & Food.

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 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas (served in the evenings & weekends).

The Baum offers an excellent selection of World beers on draught & bottles plus 5 ever changing guest cask ales.

Awarded Best Bar None ‘Best Pub’ & runner up in ‘Best Food Retailer’ as voted by Rochdale Town Centre Business Awards 33-37 Toad Lane, Rochdale. OL12 0NU. 01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

tHe PAcK HORSe inn This classic country pub has good walking opportunities nearby and great views. It offers a good range of Lees beers and a menu is available throughout the pub. The varied menu offers good quality and interesting choices.

Special Summer meal deal: Mon-Sat midday-6pm, two courses for £7.95. Food served: Mon-Sat midday-9pm, Sun midday-8pm Elbut Lane Birtle Bury Lancs BL9 7TU 0161 764 3620

tHe itALiAn ROOM Take a culinary journey around Italy at the Italian Room; an elegant, contemporary and vibrant restaurant in Rochdale.

A warm welcome is always guaranteed the second you walk through the door by the attentive, discreet team.

The Italian Room is a child friendly Italian restaurant with a modern and contemporary setting, serving a variety of traditional Italian foods and wines.

They spend a lot of time ensuring customers are comfortable, offering a relaxed atmosphere with air conditioning.

Early bird menu available Mon - Fri 6-7.30 pm.

Starter and main course only £9.95.

567 Bury Road, Bamford, Rochdale, OL11 4DQ 01706 746 888

HAcienDA One of the towns newly refurbished pubs has been transformed into an inviting wine bar and tapas. It is proving to be very popular and offers a truly authentic Mediterranean menu, with an atmosphere and decor to match. Choose from the tapas menu at the bar or choose to sit at the tables.Its traditional menu offers sharp flavours and the lively spirit of the Mediterranean. The ingredients are fresh and prepared to order. Service is attentive and there is a huge range of tasty tapas dishes to experience. The restaurant can be booked for your special occasion.

Open every day, food served from 12 noon until 10pm, wine bar open till late.

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LA MAncHA tAPAS BAR

La Mancha is Rochdale's only specialist tapas restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine in atmospheric surroundings. Situated in the very heart of Rochdale the restaurant is easily accessible with lots of local parking. La Mancha was established over 10 years ago and has stood the test of time thanks to the quality and authenticity of its menu.

Along with our lunchtime specials, they also have an extensive specials board with dishes from all the regions of Spain.

5 The Butts, Ave Rochdale OL16 1ES www.tapas@lamancha.co.uk or for all bookings contact 01706 713400

L’itALiAnO Now in its third year L’italiano is famous for its dishes which are freshly and imaginatively prepared; using fresh produce to offer the discerning diner a memorable dining ambience. The contemporary setting has been designed to offer a relaxing ambience for the customer.

The restaurant offers truly Italian cuisine with a specials board that are different and changed regularly. With seating for one hundred the restaurant can also be booked for your special occasion.

370 Oldham Road Rochdale OL11 2AL 01706 346 523

VeenAS The Veenas Restaurant Club is a beautiful, authentic Indian Restaurant. The restaurant itself is impeccably laid out, with an elegant East meets West style, where attention to detail and exceptional service is second nature.

The Indian food at The Veenas Restaurant is unique in both flavour and quality. They offer sophisticated dishes, laden with bursts of flavour. Indian dishes are authentic recipes made from fresh produce, the finest vegetables and the tastiest meats.

Whatever your preference for Indian food; hot or mild, vindaloo or korma - The Veenas Restaurant has something for everyone.

Book on 01706 366 822 41 York Street Heywood OL10 4NN

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The restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Pennines; a fantastic venue with beautiful views of the surrounding Littleborough countryside, newly refurbished Rochdale canal and a small walk from the scenic Hollingworth Lake, yet the ambience is relaxed and continental. The restaurant portrays an intimate and relaxed lounge feel, with a comfortable sofa seating area for drinks on arrival or just to socialise with friends and family. Using only the finest ingredients and produce, Lisa & Kristan have combined traditional cooking with a passion for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, creating exciting and extensive varied menus, from Lunchtime to A'la Carte. This summer why not try their gorgeous Mediterranean garden and bask in the sun, enjoying al fresco dining, barbecue lunches and evening meals.

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

Bistro fudge offers a sumptuous dining experience, offering brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. With dishes from the traditional to the tastes of Asia, Bistro Fudge caters for all and suits all pockets too. A children's menu is available, so take the little ones along for a true family experience. The wonderful coffee lounge serves fabulous cappuccinos and, as you would expect, fudge cake to die for.

Why not book your next children’s party, which will involve lots of chocolate making, party games and a special children's party menu. Willy Wonka will also join in the fun! Prices start from just £9.99 per child."

Spring Place, Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8DN Tel: 01706 852795 Open Mon-Sat, 10am – 5pm www.fudgevillage.co.uk

MiRcO ReStORAnte itALiAnO Owners Mirco and Erica have created a traditional menu that is inspiring and truly Italian. Choose from a menu prepared and served with flair and imagination. They have an excellent wine list which varies every month and a comfortable bar waiting area. Special Sunday lunch offer served from 12.30pm until 4.30pm - three courses for £13.95. All day Sunday - 2 courses for £9.95.

Book on 01706 351 632 Open Tuesday - Sunday 142 Market Street Whitworth OL12 8SZ

The Thamin's pledge is a simple one - to provide discerning diners with vintage Indian cuisine and classic dishes from the subcontinent’s lavish gastronomic history. Curry is an extremely tasty and popular cuisine, but it is a shame when people think that the dishes they are eating, which are sometimes packed with artificial colours and flavours, are the same as those that Indian people might eat in their own home. The aim is to show that Indian food does not have to be an unhealthy indulgence - if prepared in the right way our traditional foods can be as healthy as they are delicious.

The restaurant's renowned award-winning head chef, Sheikh Kamran, is a culinary purist who relishes the opportunity to demonstrate how traditional food ingredients can be adapted to suit the most discerning local tastes.

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ROSe n BOWL ReStAuRAnt The Rose N Bowl is a well recognised pub and restaurant, based in Stacksteads.

It offers a varied food menu but also offers a traditional carvery. The carvery offers a choice of up to four succulent roast joints, carved by the resident chef to your request.

You can opt for the full three course carvery at £14.80 or just main course carvery at £7.95.

On Thursday a special pensioners 2 course lunch is served midday-2.30pm, only £4.99.

Children & toddlers menus available. Early evening special served Friday 5pm-6.30pm Food served Tuesday to Sunday midday- 8.30pm Newchurch Road Stacksteads OL13 0UG 01706 879555

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The restaurant’s Tuesday evening special is available 6 - 9 pm with meals and drinks included in the price of £15 per person.

Or try their special Eat As Much As You Like menu only £9.95 (excludes some dishes) available Sunday, Monday or Wednesday.

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Situated within the Coach House in Littleborough you will find Demetris Cafe & Bistro.

It is a cafe during the day, but on certain Friday and Saturday evenings, you can also experience fantastic Greek Nights. The night’s include Greek Mezze, 15 courses, plate smashing, free ouzo and a live Bouzouki band. Great evening bookings only.

The venue is also available for private Greek nights, we can seat up to 32 people.

If you want the total Greek experience then book your table now.

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tHe GALLOWS Peter and Judith McCormick invite you and your family to their family friendly pub.

Situated within easy reach of Hollingworth Lake, the Gallows is open all day every day, serving excellent value for money snacks and main meals.

The pub offers real ales, with guest beers, plus a selection of fine wines. Quiz night Thursdays, Dereks Disco Saturday from 8pm.

Food served Monday to Saturday midday - 7pm Sunday midday - 6pm (inc Sunday Roast) The Gallows Kiln Lane Milnrow OL16 3JW www.thegallows.co.uk 01706 642898

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tHe BiRcHeS Chef John Kowalawski and his wife Helen are now running The Birches. John has introduced an exciting new tapas menu to accompany the existing menu.

Open for lunch and serving food every day from midday - 2.30pm and evening from 6pm. An average price is just ÂŁ10 for four Tapas dishes with a 3 course Sunday lunch at only ÂŁ7.95.

The pub offers an outside terrace overlooking the bowling green which is open to customers.

Market Street Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8RU TEL 01706 344119 THE BIRCHES SUN TERRACE

tHe RAKe inn At The Rake Mediterranean Tapas you can enjoy excellent food and wine, combined with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, within their beautiful 16th century building. Steeped in history and character, the summer months see customers eating, drinking and relaxing on the heated, cobbled terrace.

Ingredients from around the globe are used in their wide range of tapas dishes and ever changing specials menu. Fresh fish, local farm meats, cheeses and innovative vegetarian dishes are all part of the Rake Tapas experience. The new ice cream parlour is also a great favourite with children (old and young).

A choice of wines, real ales, draught and bottled beers are available to compliment your meal. Group bookings can benefit from our lavish set banquet.

Booking is not always necessary, open 7 evenings and Fri/Sat/Sun lunch.

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can look after your 3 month old baby until their first school term. At Tinkerbell, they help children to grow and express themselves to their full potential.

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yOunG entRePReneuR PutS BAnDS On tRAcK tO SucceSS Local musician, George Webster, started playing in Wardle High School Brass Band at just eleven years old. He went on to play in local rock bands and is currently a member of the band, The Skyline, which is where his keen interest in studio production began.

He started by making demos with his band and taking an A level in music technology. When it came to deciding what he wanted to do with his life, George immediately knew that he wanted a career in music technology and, with his family’s help, was able to set up his own recording studio, Underground Recordings. ‘I felt pressured into going down the university route, as many young people are, but I decided to set up the business instead… it just goes to show that a degree isn’t always the way to go’ says George. Since then, the studio has welcomed The Skyline, Strong Current Music, Twelve, The Disappeared, Peter Reeves (Toby), Paper Hearts, Paul Lovett Cooper, Lights Low and Wardle Anderson Brass to name but a few.

George still plays in a first section brass band, Wardle Anderson Brass, which allows him to work with totally different genres of music and styles of recordings.

Alongside working with all genres of music, specialising in progressive rock from signed and unsigned bands, George hopes to pursue a career in film/video game music and sound effects. He is already on the right track, having just finished recording the music for a short New York based film. In the future, he also hopes to help local bands get noticed by running a music venue in the Greater Manchester area.

George is very much in favour of getting young unsigned bands ‘out there’, with a good recording to back them up: ‘I know first-hand how difficult and expensive it is to get high quality recordings, and they are essential in order to get reviews and recognition’. To make it easier for budding musicians, Underground Recordings offers great quality recording at a very reasonable price. George also offers his own services as a percussionist.

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Using the same ideology as the Volkswagen Bluemotion range, Ford has used some clever aerodynamic tricks and tweaked the engine to reduce emissions to a staggering 98g/km of CO2. However, The VW uses a tractor-like 3-cylinder 1.9 engine which provides plenty of grunt but is rather vocal in doing so while the Fiesta uses a 4-pot 1.6 diesel which is much more refined and won’t trouble members of the noise abatement society quite so much. At a smidge over £11k with the scrappage incentive taken into account, Ford claim that this is the cleanest 5seater car available.

Now, in this financial climate it’s not hard to negotiate £2,000 from the list price of any car, particularly the larger hard-to-move models. As ever do your research before you go to the dealers and make sure you haggle like you were in an Egyptian souk, scrappage incentive or not! n Mark D’Apice Motoring Expert

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With our fantastic all-inclusive offer of gym, swimming and fitness classes at any of our four centres you’ll look good and feel great in just a few short weeks.

Back at Touchstones Rochdale, at the end of The Esplanade, is the ever popular annual open exhibition showcasing the work of local amateur and professional artists. Taking over galleries three and four it’s the talking point of the year.

The ‘Art Paddock’ will also return to the galleries with lots of hands-on activities for aspiring artists of all ages.

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Watch out for copies of this Summer’s holiday activity programme in leisure centres, council offices and libraries from the end of June.

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Dancing Inside Out Wednesday 8 July 1pm-2.45pm

Spiral Dance are bringing together 250 people to the Butts in Rochdale town centre for this spectacular dance event. It’s a chance for everyone to get involved in dance - so put the date in your diary!

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Rochdale Grand Prix Some of the UK’s biggest teams and top names will be in Rochdale on Wednesday 1st July for a dramatic, high speed circuit race that tests the skills of Britain’s best male cyclists to the limit - and provides great entertainment for the crowds.

Races from 6pm-9pm with entertainment on the Butts in the Link4Life Pedal Power Action Zone from 2pm – get there early!

Rich Hall to play Middleton Arena Grouchy, deadpan US comedy genius Rich Hall – from TV’s Live at the Apollo and QI – will be on stage at the Arena on Saturday 18 September as part of his national tour. Book now!

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Adventure centres on Hollingworth Lake Sunday 12 July 11am-4pm

A £300,000 extension to Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre will be unveiled at a fun event in July.

Investment in new facilities is set to make Hollingworth Lake one of the leading centres for adventure and outdoor pursuits in the region with sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, cycling, climbing, walking and more.

Visit link4life.org/holwac or ring 01706 370499 for the 2009 activity guide and event details.

UCtIOn D O r P G In r P S S r e y A St Ann’S Pl this play marked tim Keiley's debut as a director and he was fortunate to have the support of a very experienced cast.

St Ann's Players recently presented their spring production; the spoof comedy, Murdered to Death. the play is set in the 1930s and the action takes place during a country house weekend. As we are gradually introduced to the characters, it becomes apparent that several possible plots are emerging, with various members of the cast being lined up to be either a corpse or a murderer! Once the dastardly deed has taken place, we meet Constable thomkins, and Inspector Pratt who more than lives up to his name.

Andy McKay, as Inspector Pratt and Ian Mansfield, as Bunting the Butler, stood out in this production but they did have some of the best dialogue and action. they were well supported by lynda Kent, as Miss Marple and Dave Stopford, as a somewhat young, Colonel Craddock. Peter Dignan, as Pierre, had a consistent french accent and was ably partnered by Joanne Frost, as his girlfriend elizabeth Hartley-trumpington. the production was enhanced by stage manager Charles lees and his team, with a realistic and workable set. the script by Peter Gordon, is clever and funny, but I felt the production did not seem to get as many laughs as it perhaps should have done.

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Players from rochdale Ladies Football Club will be swapping the football pitch for the long road this sum mer, as they take part in this year’s springhill Hospice Midnight Walk. The ladies-only 13mile (or 6-mile) trek will take place on saturday July 18th 2009, kicking off from Middleton arena.

Last year, walkers raised a staggering £23,000 for springhill Hospice and organisers are hoping to attract even more ladies this year. Fundraising Manager, Ian Jenkins said: “Having the local ladies football team support us this year has been invaluable. The walk is guaranteed to be a real success and we know with the help of the local community, it will be the best to date.”

For further details on how to take part in this year’s Midnight Walk please email: fundraising@springhillho spice.nhs.uk or tel: 01706 649920.

ROCHDALE WOMAN OF THE YEAR Sue impressed the judges with her contribution to music, in particular her long standing dedication to Rochdale Youth Orchestra, as a teacher and conductor. She is also heavily involved with the Rochdale Youth Festival of Music, Speech and Dance, founder of Rochdale Music Society and a member of Northern Baroque Orchestra.

In her acceptance speech, Sue told the guests she was “overwhelmed” to be the

Woman of the Year. She said: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured with this”. Hospice chairman Margaret Geoghegan MBE proposed the loyal toast and Christine Webb, the hospice chief executive, said: “It is always a delight to see so many friends and supporters, looking wonderful, merging at this great Town Hall to raise funds for Springhill Hospice.”

KEEP THE HOSPICE GOING Sue Verity was recently announced as Rochdale’s Woman of the Year. She was presented with the Sylvia Diggle Rose Bowl, in front of 300 ladies at Rochdale Town Hall.

Remember it in your will. Leaving a gift to Springhill Hospice will help safeguard it’s future. Get a leaflet from Ian Jenkins, just call 01706 649920. Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PZ. www.springhill.org.uk www.rochdalestyle.com

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IN AND AROUND ROCHDALE Weds 1 July

Weds 15 July

Sun 2 Aug

Thurs 27 Aug

TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime

Blood Donation Session

Engine House in Steam

2010 Hospice Calendar Launch

Featuring Angela Rowley (soprano), at The Toad Lane Performing Arts Centre (TOLPAC), St Mary’s in the Baum, 12.30pm-1.30pm (refreshments from 11.30am). Admission £3. More details: 01706 352604 or www.stmaryinthebaum.co.uk.

At Rochdale Football Club, Howarth Timber Lounge, Spotland Stadium, Willbutts Lane. 1.30pm–3.30pm and 5.30pm– 7.30pm. Each donation can go towards saving or improving up to three lives.

At Ellenroad Engine House, Elizabethan Way, Rochdale. With Gerald Cottell’s Miniature Working Models. Admission from 11am, steaming midday - 4pm. Adults £3, Concessions £2, Family £8. More details: 01706 881952.

7pm in the Springhill Suite, Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane, Rochdale.

Fri 3 July Queen’s Park Bird Walk An hour’s stroll bird watching and recording the busy bird life in Queen’s Park. Meet 12.30pm, at The Lodge, Queen’s Park, Queens Park Road, Heywood. Contact: Warden on 07976 059534.

Sat 4 July Marks & Spencer Coffee Morning To celebrate 125 years of M & S in the Springhill Suite at Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane, Rochdale. 10am – 12.30pm. Further details and tickets available from M & S, Yorkshire St, Hospice Reception or Hospice shops.

Sun 5 July Engine House in Steam At Ellenroad Engine House, Elizabethan Way, Rochdale. With the Northern Meccano Society. Admission from 11am, steaming midday - 4pm. Adults £3, Concessions £2, Family £8. More details: 01706 881952.

Weds 8 July TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Margaret Ferguson (soprano) & Jonathan Ellis (piano). See first listing for details.

Thurs 9 July Swishing Evening At Rochdale Town Hall, in aid of Springhill Hospice. Swishing is the latest wardrobe phenomenon! Ladies bring up to three garments and two accessories, and they exchange them for tokens, which they can then use to “buy” other people’s unwanted items. There will also be a Fashion Show, a Nail Bar, makeover assistance, a Bubbly Bar and Rochdale’s very own “Buff Butlers.”

Registration 7 - 8pm, Swish opens at 9pm following a Fashion Parade on the steps of the Town Hall. Tickets £10, available from Alison or Sharon Cordwell on 01706 627888.

Fri 10 July – Sat 11 July Rochdale Feel Good Festival Rochdale town centre will come alive with a two-day event focusing on food and music! The event includes a food market, celebrity chefs and much more! There will also be music events on the Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, plus a main outdoor stage near the Town Hall.

Weds 15 July TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Michael Wynne (concert pianist).

See first listing for details.

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Sat 18 July Springhill Hospice Midnight Walk The ladies only sponsored walk will commence from Middleton Arena on the stroke of midnight. Walkers can complete the full 13.1 mile walk or finish at Heywood Civic Centre for a 6 mile walk. For further information please contact Springhill Hospice Fundraising Office on: fundraising@springhillhospice.nhs.uk or tel: 01706 649920.

Weds 22 July TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Adam Marshall (tenor) & Cara McGlinchey (soprano). See first listing for details.

Fri 24 July Battle of the Bands 2009 For Under 18’s. The Back Door Music Project, The Broadwater Centre, Smith St. Doors open 7.30pm – 11pm, entry £3.

Weds 5 Aug TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Nicola Smedley (flute) & Russell Lomas (piano). See first listing for details.

Fri 7 Aug Queen’s Park Bird Walk An hour’s stroll bird watching and recording the busy bird life in Queen’s Park. Meet 12.30pm, at The Lodge, Queen’s Park, Queens Park Road, Heywood. Contact: Warden on 07976 059534.

Fri 7 Aug

Community Drumming Join the craze that’s catching on all over the world – drum circles! They’re fun, exhilarating, and no prior experience is necessary. 2pm – 4pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Smith Street, Rochdale. For more details contact Pandemonium on 01706 521731 or pandemonium.rochdale@live.co.uk.

Weds 29 July TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Sally Dearden (piano & saxophone). See first listing for details.

Sat 1 Aug Broadfield Park Nature Walk Looking at seasonal wildflowers / insects and how to identify them (in conjunction with Rochdale Field Naturalists Society). Meet at the bandstand in the park. Exact time tbc – contact park warden on 07800 672396.

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Community Drumming Join the craze that’s catching on all over the world – drum circles! They’re fun, exhilarating, and no prior experience is necessary. 2pm – 4pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Smith Street, Rochdale. For more details contact Pandemonium on 01706 521731 or pandemonium.rochdale@live.co.uk.

Fri 4 Sept Queen’s Park Bird Walk An hour’s stroll bird watching and recording the busy bird life in Queen’s Park. Meet 12.30pm, at The Lodge, Queen’s Park, Queens Park Road, Heywood. Contact: Warden on 07976 059534.

Battle of the Bands 2009

Sun 6 Sept

For Under 18’s. The Back Door Music Project, The Broadwater Centre, Smith St. Doors open 7.30pm – 11pm, entry £3.

Engine House in Steam

Weds 12 Aug TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime

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Featuring Freda Farnworth (soprano) & Edward Rigg (piano). See first listing for details.

Weds 19 Aug TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Suzanne Mather (soprano) & Sylvia Hoare (piano). See first listing for details.

Fri 21 Aug Battle of the Bands 2009 For Under 18’s. The Back Door Music Project, The Broadwater Centre, Smith St. Doors open 7.30pm – 11pm, entry £3.

Weds 26 Aug TOLPAC Music at Lunchtime Featuring Anne Butterworth (soprano) & Judith Mitchell (piano). See first listing for details.

At Ellenroad Engine House, Elizabethan Way, Rochdale. With Tameside Classic Vehicles & Rochdale Photographic Society.

Admission from 11am, steaming midday 4pm. Adults £3, Concessions £2, Family £8. More details: 01706 881952.

Weds 9 Sept Broadfield Park Bat Walk A walk and talk looking at Town life - bat style. 7pm – 9pm, starting at Touchstones for short talk and then walk taking in Rochdale town centre and Broadfield Park looking for bats. Donations gratefully accepted. Contact: Touchstones for booking 01706 924928 or Park Warden on 07800 672396 for details.

Weds 9 Sept – Sat 12 Sept ‘No trumps please’ Comedy/farce, by the MAD Theatre Company, directed by Dave Fielding.

World premiere by local playwright Jon Comyn-Platt. 7.30pm at Milnrow Parish School, St James Street. Tickets available on the door. More details: Maureen Davenport on 01706 357663.

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style COMPETITIONS WIN ONE OF TWO FAMILY TICKETS TO SEE ANY MOVIE, at the Odeon Multiplex Cinema, in Sandbrook Park, Rochdale.

WIN

A CHILD’S PHOTO SHOOT VOUCHER

WIN

A JAM-PACKED ARRAY OF DELICIOUS GOODIES from Duerr’s jams and marmalades.

Please see pages 28-29.

WIN ONE OF SIx COPIES of local publication ‘Rants Rhymes and Reflections’.

Please see page 22.

WIN A FREE PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD AT STARSTRUCK

with Ruth Meredith Photography.

Contemporary and fun photography, in the comfort of your own home.

Please see page 13.

Theatre School’s summer theatre workshop, WORTH £75. Your child must be aged between 4-16 years old and be available to attend the full week 10th-14th August. Please see page 31.

Competition winners from oUr sprinG issUe: PaMPer DaY aT THe reTreaT – sheila Duggal, rochdale GaBOr sHOes - sharon richardson, Whitworth PHOTOsHOOT VOuCHers – Linda Mansell, Claire Lye, P Cavanagh, Katie Hoy, Karen Henry, Michelle sweeney THree MONTH YOuNG GYM MeMBersHIP Maria Magiera, Marland OVerNIGHT sTaY aT THe VILLas resIDeNCe – rowena Grogan, Burnedge BrIDaL sTaY aT THe VILLas resIDeNCe Marilyn Bunnell, Castleton

QuesTION: What is the name of the Coronation street actor featured on this issue’s front cover? answer: Please tick one prize of your choice, winners will be selected at random.

Odeon cinema tickets n rants, rhymes & reflections Child’s photoshoot n Duerr’s Jam goodies summer theatre workshop n Name:

n n

address:

Tel: age of child (photoshoot): Please post your answer to, rochdale style competitions, 13 Norden Lodge apartments, Clay Lane, rochdale, OL11 5as. alternatively, you can email the above information to competitions@rochdalestyle.com.

Closing date for theatre workshop entries: 31st July 2009. all other entries: 15th august 2009.

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COMMUnIty...

SPOrtInG CHAMPIOnS In MIDDletOn Sir Steve redgrave CBe was the guest of honour at the official opening of Middleton Arena at the end of April.

More than 3000 people turned out for the star studded launch of the ÂŁ15 million sports and entertainment venue. Sir Steve was also joined by 2008 Olympic Silver Medallist swimmer KeriAnne Payne, former Manchester City footballer tommy Booth, Commonwealth Boxing Champion Matthew Hall and former Paralympic Judo star Simon Jackson MBe.

WelCOMe SMIleS At WAterSIDe DentAl CAre Waterside dental care opened their doors in May, so people could learn more about the latest techniques in dental care. Dr Pamela Coates and her staff were on hand throughout the day offering a wide range of treatments.

BIG CHeeSe In rOCHDAle DrIvInG FUnDS HIGHer the rochdale Suzuki and Subaru dealership on Crawford Street, rochdale, hosted a ladies only fundraising evening in March. the evening included competitions and advice about car safety, whilst raising much needed funds for Springhill Hospice.

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rochdale based company, Cheeseboard Productions, have been busy making their first short film in the local area. the film centres around the trials and tribulations of three best friends from rochdale. executive producer and scriptwriter of Cheeseboard Productions, Brendan McDermott, told Style "we have been filming across town at the Baum, the rochdale canal, and the Oxford pub; with a shoestring budget we are having to rely on powers of persuasion and favours from family and friends to try to achieve our goal".

A SMASHInG tIMe! Greek Night images: © Alan Mellalieu, www.apweddings.co.uk

Over 100 guests recently enjoyed a true Greek experience at Demetris Cafe and Bistro, in littleborough, with a 10course meze buffet of traditional Greek cuisine, followed

by Greek dancing to live Bouzouki music. Guests even did their own dishes, Greek style, by smashing them on the floor! the Greek night raised £1,250 for Medequip4Kids, who are funding more than £20,000 of equipment for rochdale Infirmary Children’s Unit.

Medequip4Kids community fundraiser, rachel Allen, said: "I would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Demetris Cafe and Bistro, for working so tirelessly to make the Greek night such a success. It was a wonderful night and the food was fantastic. the amount of money raised for Medequip4Kids was incredible.”

S e t O n H G I HIttInG H

rochdale Amateur Operatic Society presented ‘Another evening of Song and Dance’ on the 16th and 17th May. the concert proved a great success, with something for everyone, including music from Joseph, evita, Hairspray, Wicked and Mary Poppins, to name but a few. A James Bond and richard rogers medley also kept the audience thoroughly entertained. the society’s next show, in February 2010, will be the hugely popular Copacabana! Keep up to date by logging on to www.rochdaleaos.co.uk

ADrenAlIn JUnKIe? then why not take part in a tandem Parachute Jump, in aid of Medequip4Kids. With a tandem jump, you are fastened to your own instructor, which means you can jump from far higher than in conventional parachute jumps, typically 14,000 feet. Jumps can take place any weekend of the year at the north West Parachute Centre, near Grange Over Sands. All the money raised will help Medequip4Kids provide the latest medical equipment and services to treat children in north West Hospitals. If you would like an information pack please contact rachel on 0161 798 1600 or email info@medequip4kids.org.uk.

SHUt tHAt DOOr! When rochdale Children's Moorland Home had an ongoing problem with their badly fitting back door, Style magazine knew just the person to approach. Walter lopacki, at new look Windows in Shawclough, came to their rescue and kindly replaced the door free of charge. the company's fitter, Jon tudor, was even generous enough to do the work in his spare time.

MAtrOn BArBArA MOOrISH with her new door. www.rochdalestyle.com

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YOUNG ACTRESS ON THE WAY TO STARDO M

PeDAl POWer HItS tHe StreetS OF rOCHDAle British Cycling has announced the dates for one of the UK's top leading road race series for 2009 and once again it will be bringing the elite Men's Circuit race Series to rochdale. the rochdale Grand Prix will take place in rochdale town centre on Wednesday 1 July and the evening will include two races, the support race at 7pm and the elite riders at 8pm. this is the fourth year in a row that the exciting, national event has taken place in rochdale and a high quality field of elite racing cyclists is expected. the rochdale Grand Prix is sponsored and organised by link4life, the rochdale Boroughwide Cultural trust. It will start and finish from the Butts in rochdale town centre, with entertainment from stalls and stands from 6pm-9pm.

twelve year old rochdale actress, Shannon Flynn, has only recently finished making her debut in Macbeth at the royal exchange theatre, Manchester and has gone straight onto the set of the new series of Waterloo road. Shannon, who has never missed an episode of the BBC rochdale-based drama, is over the moon to be appearing in it. She recently called in to see her friends at Starstruck theatre School in rochdale, where she attended drama classes for four years. She was under contract not to disclose her storyline, but will be seen as a new character in ten episodes of series five, being screened later this year. tutor Ann Parkinson, who directed Shannon in Babes in the Wood, at the Gracie Fields theatre, is convinced Shannon is going to be a star of the future; she said: "We miss her at the theatre School, but wish her all the best now she is on the ladder to success".

MArCH MADneSS DAy littleborough shop owners from Best Dressed, tiger Feet and riff raff presented a cheque for over ÂŁ600 to the littleborough branch of the nSPCC following their successful March Madness day on thursday 26 March 2009.

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