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WELCOME A message from Style’s Editor

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PARTY TIME Jimmy Cricket turns 70

PRIDE OF THE NORTH WEST Top award for Rochdale fundraiser

MUSICAL PREMIERE A Tale of Two Cities comes to Rochdale

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16-17 OUR GRACIE – THE VOICE Rochdale’s famous daughter

20-21 SHOP LOCAL We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up

EDITOR

& PHOTOGRAPHER Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Colin Meredith colin@rochdalestyle.com

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Comedian Brennan Reece

12-13 LITERATURE FESTIVAL Steve Cooke shares his diary

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24-25 NORTHERN LIGHTS CHARITY BALL With celebrity guest Brian Cox

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BEAUTY Tips for the festive season

LOCAL AUTHOR Style meets Denise Greenwood

WHAT'S COOKING? Andrew Nutter's latest recipe

COMMUNITY HUB Discover Littleborough library

RSPCA ROCHDALE Fundraising news

GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine in Style this season

SUPREME CUISINE Rochdale chef wins award

HOSPICE NEWS Fundraising at Springhill

63-64 COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale

28-29 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS To change your life

32-33 IN THE FRAME Beautiful images of our borough

36-37 MOTORING First car tips from our expert

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MeSSage from the eDitoR

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Style’s winter edition… Our borough is beautiful at this time of year, so why not wrap up warm, dig out those wellies and get out and about in the local countryside. If you need inspiration take a look at the pictures sent in by our readers and local photographers on pages 32-33. Don’t forget to send us your snaps too!

Healey Dell by John Norris

This edition includes an exclusive interview with Rochdale fundraiser Karen Johnson, who recently won the Pride of Granada award and represented the North West at the Pride of Britain awards. We also have an exclusive chat with ‘English Comedian of the Year’ Brennan Reece. Steve Cooke, from ‘all across the arts’ shares his insightful diary from the Rochdale Literature & Ideas Festival in October.

Our Gracie Fields feature makes for an interesting read and all the usual features are back, including motoring, dining, recipes, beauty, community events and much more.

This edition is also packed with ideas for the festive season... things to do, Christmas gift ideas and where to dine out.

At Rochdale Style, we firmly believe that we should always remain positive and upbeat about our town and support the people and businesses that make the town a great place to live. Please continue to support your local independent retailers, who you can find out about in this edition. Shopping local has endless benefits for the community and economy and there are so many fantastic and unique retailers in the town.

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

We’re also on the lookout for part-time salespeople at Style so drop me an email if you would like to know more.

Yorkshire St by Harry Dobbs

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers!

I hope you enjoy this edition.

EDITOR

Ruth Meredith ruth@rochdalestyle.com Twitter @ruth_meredith

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Syke common by Mark Jolly

JIMMY TURNS Legendary Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket celebrated his 70th birthday in style. After starting his sponsored 5K race at Cowm reservoir in the morning, he partied long into the night with his celebrity friends at The Frog & Bucket Comedy Club in Manchester. His special guests included Bob Carolgees, Don Maclean, Steve Royle, Justin Moorhouse and Bernie Clifton, with video tributes from Ken Dodd and Tim Vine.

STYLE EXCLUSIVE

KAREN JOHNSON PRIDE OF THE NORTH WEST

Rochdale fundraiser Karen Johnson has recently been crowned the Pride of Granada. She also went on to represent the North West in the Fundraiser category at the star-studded Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards in London.

Both of Karen’s sons died, aged 12, from the rare genetic disorder Hunter’s Syndrome, less than 18 months apart.

She began fundraising for research into genetic disorders, and continued despite her daughter Katie being diagnosed with Leukaemia.

Karen’s charity, the GEM Appeal, supported by many local people and businesses, has raised a staggering £2.6 million for both research and treatment machines at Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Style caught up with Karen to discuss her recent accolade and future plans for the Rochdale-based charity…

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How did it feel to win the ITV Granada Pride of Britain, Fundraiser of the Year award?

Winning the fundraiser of the year award was amazing and I was and still am, immensely proud of that. I was astounded to find out I had won; my husband Pete and daughter Katie had been in contact with Denise (Welch) and Granada and set up the get-together lunch at the Yard in Alderley Edge. The reporter had told me that whoever won would be told on the Thursday, and by the time we went to lunch it was Friday, so I was convinced I hadn't won. I was amazed that they had all managed to keep it from me and shocked to find out how well they could lie to me!

I'm glad they did though as it was a wonderful surprise and I was absolutely thrilled.

Did you enjoy the star-studded London awards ceremony?

Going to London to the main awards was incredible and I met so many stars including Simon Cowell, Chris Tarrant and Ozzie Osborne!

What are the future plans for the GEM Appeal?

Why did you first decide to start the GEM Appeal?

GEM started in 1993 when my boys’ Consultant Paediatrician Dr Ed Wraith asked if I could raise some money to hopefully extend the lab at the Willink Unit at Manchester Children's Hospital and fund research into Hunters Syndrome.

At that time there was no treatment and no hope for children diagnosed with these rare genetic disorders and inborn errors of metabolism and very little research was being done into these diseases. Along with Ed and a few other likeminded parents and health professionals, the fundraising began and The GEM Appeal was born.

Did you ever expect the charity to be as successful as it has become?

I could never have imagined it would become so big and the £2.6 million we have raised so far is unbelievable! I intended to raise as much as I could but there was never a time when I thought about stopping; it's been like a form of therapy I suppose as it's given me a way

of focusing my hurt and loss and turning it into something so positive.

How did celebrities such as Denise Welch and Tim Healy first become involved?

Denise got involved when I met her at a Coronation Street v Fieldhouse Cricket Club match when she was on the programme and I was collecting signatures of the stars on a picture of my boys to auction at the Ball at the Rochdale Town Hall. She asked then if she could help - she brought Tim on board and they've supported us as patrons ever since.

They became staunch supporters and have contributed enormously to the success of the charity by endorsing the work that is done and by gathering support from other celebrities.

How did you find out you’d been nominated for a Pride of Britain award?

I got a phone call from a reporter at The Daily Mirror who told me that Denise Welch had nominated me!

Our future plans are to continue to raise money for a new Tandem Mass Spectrometer for the Willink unit.

Amazingly, £2.6 million in the world of genetic research is only the start and so much more research must still be done to hopefully one day eradicate these terrible diseases that devastate so many lives.

Children and young people continue to die on a daily basis and to prevent this, the fundraising must continue.

How can Style readers get involved?

If people want to get involved they can contact me (email: karen.gem @btinternet.com) or they can raise money and donate via JustGiving. Also people can support our up and coming local events – all listed on our website www.gemappeal.org.uk. The fundraising

by The GEM Appeal and its supporters is totally voluntary with no Government or lottery funding and every penny raised goes directly to the research done at the Willink unit.

Ruth Meredith

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THEATRE GROUP TO STAGE NORTH WEST PREMIERE Rochdale Amateur Operatic Society has recently changed its name and will now be known as Rochdale Musical Theatre Company (RMTC).

Secretary Kath Meredith commented: “We decided to bring ourselves into the 21st century and have a title that reflects what we perform musicals!”.

Following the success of Oliver earlier this year, the company is proud to announce that its next production, in February 2016, will be the North West premiere of the Broadway hit A Tale of Two Cities. Based on Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities is a musical that focuses on the love triangle between young beauty Lucie Manette, French aristocrat Charles Darnay and drunken English cynic Sydney Carton all caught in the clutches of the bloody French Revolution.

A Tale of Two Cities the musical opened on Broadway in September 2008, receiving the 2009 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding New Musical. Reviews at the time included:

“The return to the era of big blockbusters such as Les Miserables”, Phantom and Miss Saigon - The Associated Press.

"A Broadway must see! Everything is here to stir the soul - young love, purity, vengeance, villainy, valour - all played out against that historic revolution " - The Connecticut Post RMTC will perform A Tale of Two Cities at The Gracie Fields Theatre from Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th Feb 2016 (inc Sat matinee). As with past productions this show is set to be a stunningly visual and musical treat for the audience as the society boasts a talented cast of singers and actors.

Booking is now open: go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/rochdalemtc or ring 01706-643543 for group bookings or to book wheelchair spaces.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

COMEDIAN BRENNAN REECE

LOCAL COMEDIAN BRENNAN REECE IS FAST BECOMING THE ONE TO WATCH, HAVING RECENTLY ADDED ENGLISH COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2015 TO HIS GROWING LIST OF ACCOLADES. BRENNAN HAS ALSO BAGGED HIMSELF AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER NEXT YEAR, TO PERFORM AT THE AUSTRALIAN COMEDY FESTIVALS.

The young northern comic is relatively new to the

He has also appeared on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky

circuit, but has quickly won over audiences with his

and at the prestigious Old Vic Theatre, London.

quirky charm and subsequently captivated the critics: 'Hilarious, rubber faced, bright young talent'

Follow Brennan on Twitter @BrennanReece or check

(Stage); 'Rabble rousing. Brutally funny. A triumph

out his website www.brennanreece.com for his

of performance' (Chortle.co.uk).

latest news.

gem of a phrase by someone totally unaware of what they are saying!

Who makes you laugh?

Best and worst things about your job…

The best thing is I get to travel the world

and mess about. The worst thing is, I miss out on normal stuff. The amount of

Kids. More than anything. I think they are

weddings I have missed (not my own,

hilarious, because they have no censor; so

friend’s ones) and birthdays and nights out.

they just come out with whatever comes

But it is part of the job!

to mind first!

Why do you think the North produces so many great comedians?

How do you deal with annoying hecklers?

I love hecklers. Because it is never a

I think it is the social aspect of the North.

sensible sober person. It is always some

People talk to each other more and are a

drunk idiot who thinks they are suddenly

lot friendlier. I think that is a thing that we

hilarious. It makes every show different!

might lose due to all the mobile phones

Style: So how does it feel to be the funniest guy in England?!

Brennan: It is such a daft title, English Comedian of the Year, because I am so not the funniest person in the country (although my Mum keeps telling the neighbours I am) but it is such a great award to have won… I am definitely keeping both my feet on the ground though!

When did you first realise you could make people laugh?

I have always been a bit of a show off since I was little. When I was a kid I used to come downstairs with a bin on my head and do songs or dances for my family. I guess it stuck!

How would you describe your style of comedy?

and social media and people not actually talking face to face with each other!

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

What would you like to be doing this time next year?

This time next year I will have just finished doing my debut hour long show at the Edinburgh Festival (which is a big deal) and

Winning the awards is amazing, but I still

I just hope that I will have produced the

think my finest moment was during a show

best work I can, and be happy with how my

in Edinburgh I pointed out that my Mum

life is!

and Dad were there and they got a standing ovation. Everything I do is for

Any tips for aspiring comedians?

My comedy is a mix of everything. It is

them, because they have sacrificed so

mainly stories and observations, but more

much for their kids and it is brilliant to be

years. 5-10 years to get good, so you have

from an innocent child's perspective. I'm

able to give a little something back!

to love it!

not the cleverest so it wouldn't make sense me banging on about the war or maths.

Where do you find inspiration for your stand-up?

I love listening to people in the street. You can spend all week looking at a blank piece of paper trying to make something funny. But occasionally you will just here a

Just do it. There is no short cut. It takes

Finally… If you could choose three

Christmas dinner guests who would they be?

I would pick my Mum, Dad and my little chihuahua Nelson!

Ruth Meredith

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And with so much happening in Rochdale borough, there’s never been a better excuse to hit the shops.

Rochdale Christmas market and business advice event – FREE entry - Flying Horse Hotel, Town Hall Square 1pm to 3pm

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ROCHDALE LITERATURE AND IDEAS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES RECORD NUMBERS

MAGNA CARTA – David Starkey CBE talked about the relevance of the Magna Carta 800 years on

LOTS OF LAUGHS – Dom Joly had the audience in stitches

Record crowds turned out to watch top names including Dom Joly, Helen Lederer and David Starkey take part in Rochdale’s third annual Literature and Ideas Festival at the end of October.

Councillor Janet Emsley, Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “I am incredibly proud to say that this fantastic cultural event gets better and better each year. To attract such big names is a great coup for our borough and something we’re really proud of. We’ve had some incredible feedback from people who attended, with visitors using words like ‘inspirational’, ‘mind 12

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COMEDY NOVEL– Actress and Comedienne Helen Lederer talked about her new novel

expanding’, ‘emotional’ and ‘hilarious’ to describe the many events. I’d like to thank all the festival staff, volunteers and local arts groups, who put together this stand-out celebration of culture, arts and ideas.”

The Fringe Festival, ‘Outsiders in Literature’ organised by ‘all across the arts’, was also part of the Festival. It saw 20 local authors, poets and artists enjoy three hours of creativity and fun in Rochdale’s Bar Vibe.

Steve Cooke, from ‘all across the arts’ shares his insightful festival diary…

A dizzyingly varied day climaxed with a

ROCHDALE STAR – DJ Andy Kershaw entertained the crowds at the Flying Horse

stunning exploration of Magna Carta: The Truth Behind the Charter by the inimitable David

Starkey. It was with some trepidation, based on

his formidable reputation, that I approached him

but I was greeted by a charming, affable man. He sprinkled his fascinating talk with trademark provocative gems such as: ‘Principle is

something you feel so strongly about you won’t listen to others’.

MY ROCHDALE LITERATURE & IDEAS

was of 400 songs. You have to choose 8 and then

By Steve Cooke, from ‘all across the arts’

got a list of 6 that should have been included but

FESTIVAL DIARY FRIDAY

My festival weekend kicked off at the

Pioneers Museum where I joined a group of

live with it for the rest of your life. I have now

weren’t!’

SATURDAY

A 12 o’clock start at Number One Riverside

BIG DRAW – Gervase Phinn proved popular with festival audiences

enthusiastic people investigating the issues

for the endearing and highly entertaining

SUNDAY

Philanthropist. Our guides, visual artist Jim

Gimme, scriptwriter on Coronation Street,

the arts Fringe event, Easy Like Sunday Morning

and in Rochdale to talk about his funny and

musicians, singer songwriters, poets and young

introduced us to his novel with, ‘The Secrets we

admirers.

emanating from the Ragged Trousered

Medway and poet Andrew McMillan, involved us in poetry and comic strip, inspired by the Museum’s artefacts.

It was then across to the magnificent Council

Jonathan Harvey, creator of Gimme, Gimme, author of ground-breaking play Beautiful Thing gripping new novel Secrets We Keep. Jonathan

Chamber in Rochdale Town Hall to experience

keep is about a family coping with the

with insight and illumination including, ‘Mythic

watched a lot of stuff on TV as part of my

S.F. Said’s take on William Blake. A talk packed stories address the big questions, what is

important, what does it all mean, how should we

an award winning photographer, and as I recently

I then caught a few moments with Bonnie

ideas out about their father Patrick’. True to her

in front of an appreciative audience at Number One Riverside.

Meanwhile I hot-footed it across to the

Flying Horse Pub to catch up again with Andy Kershaw prior to his Adventures of Andy

Kershaw one man show. Andy had previously told me how he had recently been dubbed the

Bruce Springsteen of literary festivals due to the duration of his performances; Rochdale was not

to be short changed as Andy kept an audience

and then opened up questioning to the sizeable,

became the world renowned Brontes.

Hot on her heels was the wonderfully funny

Gervais Phinn who brought tears of laughter to

many eyes with his tales and anecdotes. During our after-show chat about the importance of

colleague Norman Warwick I interviewed Bill knowledgeable and very engaged audience.

The final event of the festival saw us in yet

another of Rochdale’s iconic buildings, St Mary

in the Baum, for Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, with poet Imtiaz Dharker and musician John A Sampson. This was a truly fitting climax,

reading in the development of young people he

commencing with an atmospheric Prelude by

Rochdale for putting on ‘such a wonderful

our very own Weaving Words. We were treated to

emphasised how impressed he was with festival’.

Moving humour in a distinctly leftfield

than his popular image and surprised us all with

to be distilled into 8 records! My first shortlist

gave us a fascinating, illustrated insight into his

word she gave us a unique insight in how three

girls cooped up in a Yorkshire village parsonage

included: ‘In 2007 I was asked to do Desert

you could not anticipate with 81/2 tons of music

discovered, a clarinet player in a jazz band! Bill

photography and what it means to him. With my

direction next up was Dom Joly. He came across

Island Discs – the greatest honour but problems

Ward. Bill is not only a well know actor but also

give a lecture about the Brontes but throw some

rapt for over 3 ½ hours! Among the many fascinating things we learned about Andy

Then off to the atmospheric St Edmunds for

research’.

Lederer, who I had interviewed a few weeks earlier. I left her in the care of my colleague

playwrights delighted an audience of fellows and Coronation Street and Emmerdale actor, Bill

Greer. She told me that she was, ‘… not going to

Norman Warwick who conducted a Q&A session

Coming Down. Over three hours of storytellers,

disappearance of a father - very rich territory – I

live?’

I next had the pleasure of meeting Helen

The day kicked off at Vibe with our all across

as a much warmer and more rounded personality the revelation that when making Trigger Happy

TV he was ‘more interested in the music than the comedy!’

Chetham’s School of Music in conjunction with an evening at the pinnacle of poetry from Carol

Ann and Imtiaz interspersed expertly by perfectly chosen musical interludes by classical musician James A.

A breadth and depth of literature and ideas

that is unlikely to be bettered anywhere. Here’s to

the next one!

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GRACIE FIELDS THE VOICE

Millions of words have been written about Rochdale’s most famous daughter, Gracie Fields. She topped all the branches of the entertainment industry - music hall/variety, cabaret, theatre, films, records and, later, television. In fact this writer first came across Gracie singing hymns on Yorkshire TV’s Stars On Sunday.

Years later I realised that this ‘Lancashire lass’ had an extraordinary singing voice that was too often hidden by her equal talents of humour and mimicry. And yet it is Gracie’s voice that has perhaps lasted longer than the stream of films she made in the 1930’s and early 1940’s.

Gracie had a natural soprano voice that was both powerful and operatic, but also beautiful and pure. The note of top C is possible for a soprano with musical training but Gracie never had singing lessons. Wally Singer has noted that Gracie sings this top C ‘no less than fourteen times’ in her version of ‘I’m Wishing’ from Disney’s Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs! Elsewhere, she imitates a fiddle in ‘An Old Violin’ with tremendous vocal control on very high notes. ‘The Nun’s Chorus’ features serious operatic-style singing, while Gracie sings ‘Danny Boy’ in a convincing and beguiling Irish accent.

Gracie Fields appeared at the Holborn Empire Theatre in London on 11th October 1933. Luckily this performance was recorded; it was, in fact, the first time

that a live variety act had ever been recorded.

Gracie performs nine songs including the classic ‘Sally’ and ‘The Rochdale Hounds’.

Throughout her set, the mood changes from serious to comic, often in the same song!

Gracie’s final number, ‘Stormy Weather’ is extraordinary - she starts with a quick and lively scat, briefly jokes with the audience and then sings the lyrics in a serious and very moving way. This may be Gracie at her most personal. It remains perhaps my favourite version of this classic which has also been covered by such greats as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Lena Horne.

The term ‘Lancashire Blues’ could be a good way of describing Gracie’s version of ‘Stormy Weather’, but it was also the name of a song that she wrote herself. Gracie’s voice on this recording is a strange mixture of her Lancashire accent and a bluesy approach.

Written in America in 1930 while she was feeling homesick, we hear Gracie sing: “Give me some clogs and you can keep all your shoes”. She rejects ‘waffles and corn on the cob’ preferring ‘some hot-pot’ and states convincingly ‘there ain’t no place like home’.

Gounod’s ‘Ave Maria’ is much loved in the Catholic Church and it was one of Gracie’s most requested items. Arguably, she did the most to popularise this masterpiece amongst a wider audience. Gracie sings it beautifully, accompanied by a church organ that has to compete with the sheer power of her voice.

Her accuracy of pitch was highly unusual for an untrained singer. Gracie had a vocal technique of singing high in the chest register that ordinary singers take years to acquire through constant training and rehearsals.

The YouTube website will provide Style readers with a wealth of Gracie’s singing, often taken from the original shellac 78 rpm records. You can also find many of her famous television performances and even entire films here. On the music streaming service Spotify there are literally hundreds of her songs to discover, including the whole of the Holborn Empire show. Start clicking and exploring! There are many CDs available too; but tread carefully as some of these

compilations are from later in Gracie’s career where her voice is not so distinctive.

Gracie’s powerful natural singing voice has retained its appeal through the years.

The humour may be an acquired taste to modern audiences. Inevitably, some of her parodies have lost their edge, because we do not all understand the targets for the humour. In the end, it is Gracie’s voice that fascinates us. One critic has said, “she took an infectious pleasure in singing… as if she was only in control of herself on stage, only in charge of language when moulding it for herself in song”. If the proposed statue of Gracie Fields outside the Town Hall does nothing else, I would like it to make people listen to this unique voice more carefully.

Thanks to: Wally Singer; Simon Frith; K.S.Lysons; Rochdale Local Studies.

Richard Lysons

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Natasha Brown and the rest of her team had to create a cake based on the 1970s Studio 54 Disco in New York.

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1. R2 Westbrook shirt - various colours and trims (£75) available from Denis Hope, 83-85 Drake St, Rochdale OL16 1SD. 2. Mundo Unico Capulana Short Boxer Multi (£18.50) available from Just Bras, Mill House, Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL11 5BU. 3. EMU slippers (£59 - 4 colours) available from Hope, 798 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 7RB 4. Mamas and Papas range (Zam Bee Zee) available from Kids Stuff, Duke Street Mill, Rochdale, OL12 0LB 5. Yankee candles available from Yankee Heaven, 4-6 Hare Hill Road, Littleborough, OL15 9AB. 6. DKNY Avenue D 3/4 Sleepshirt (£52.50) available from Chantilly, 4 Cheetham St, Rochdale, OL16 1DL. 20

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7. Handmade hair & body bars (£3 each or gift sets) available from Greg Couzens, 5 The Walk, Rochdale OL16 1EP. 8. Kids Pom Pom hats (£23) available from Lily May Boutique, 8-10 Manchester St, Heywood, Rochdale. OL10 1DL 9. Silver Ombré Long sleeve dress (£45) available from Lily May Boutique, 8-10 Manchester St, Heywood, Rochdale. OL10 1DL 10. Frozen, Elsa dress for ages 2-8 years (£18) available from Strawberry Laces, 28 Church St, Littleborough OL15 9AA. 11. Boots (£104.99), Bag (£34.99), Purse (£14.99) available from Sole2Sole, Two Bridges Mill, Newhey. OL16 3SR 12. Endura Socks - perfect for cyclists (£9.99) available from Paulson Cycles, 246-252 Yorkshire St, Rochdale, OL16 2DP. www.rochdalestyle.com

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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHARITY BALL

Over 200 guests attended the first ever Northern Lights Charity Ball to raise money for Springhill Hospice and other local charities.

Held in the Great Hall of Rochdale Town Hall, the event was organised by The Rochdale Man of the Year Trust, and was also attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale and Simon Danczuk MP. Professor Brian Cox was the speaker and the delicious three-course meal was prepared by celebrity chef Andrew Nutter. Guests were treated to music, entertainment and a wonderful array of

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The night was a very special one for local charities with over £100,000 being raised. Current Rochdale Man of the Year, Harry Bell and his event committee have donated over £85,000 to Springhill Hospice, set to hit £101,000 once gift aid is added; plus £1000 to Guide Dogs UK, £2000 each to Petrus and The Royal British Legion and £6000 to the North West Air Ambulance. The event was sponsored by Develop and Hanson Springs.

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Yankee Heaven is a family run business.

Lauren and husband Mark run the shop in Littleborough near Rochdale, with a little help from their four children. Yankee Heaven sells an awe-inspiring range of high quality candles and scented products that will enchant and delight.

Whether you are looking for home fragrances, cosmetic products or a thoughtful gift, come to Yankee Heaven.

We stock the full range of Yankee Candles available to the UK market including limited editions and also USA Exclusives now in stock.

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The boutique offers high fashion at reasonable prices and has swiftly becoming a one stop shop, kitting ladies and girls out from top to toe (down to hosiery and eyelashes!).

The shop is home to a fabulous range of both ladies and girls fashion, and stock clothing, footwear and accessories.

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY WELL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

January 1st. Chances are that you may be waking up with a bit of a sore head and an idea that this is the last time you’re drinking wine…ever. In fact, you’re even going to make it your official New Year’s Resolution for 2016. While abstaining from the demon drink is an admirable idea, here are some others that might be even more beneficial and have an equally positive impact on your happiness, health and professional success.

1.SMILE. Social psychologists say that smiling – even if you’re faking it – can make you happier and healthier. There are two reasons for this. The physical act of smiling stimulates the release of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, which produce positive emotions and help to reduce stress. Basically, the brain senses the movement of our facial muscles and concludes that we must be happy about something, which makes us start to feel happier! Ingenious, right?

The other reason is that smiling is – literally – contagious. Studies show that when people are exposed to emotional facial expressions, they tend to unconsciously mimic those expressions, whether positive or negative, which as we already know, can then influence their own emotions. And the biggest plus of sporting a smile is that you appear more approachable, relaxed, attractive and sincere to others, and if you don’t smile, the opposite can be true. So smiling can help you in every aspect of your life, personal and professional, and best of all it’s probably the easiest resolution to make and stick to.

2. GET FIT. Everybody knows that regular exercise has a positive impact on your physical health. It also boosts your mental health too, through reducing stress, fighting disease, and improving mood, energy levels and sleep.

To stick to this resolution, pair up with a friend or your partner and be ‘exercise buddies’. This doesn’t mean taking out an expensive membership at the gym that you only use three times though, you can take the dogs for long country walks together, join a swimming or yoga class, or sign up to dancing lessons – try and keep it fun and enjoyable and this will help you stick at it.

3. SCHEDULE ‘ME’ TIME. This is equally (if not more) important than scheduling your professional time. Studies indicate that the most productive employees didn’t let their work life eat into their personal life through putting in long hours of overtime, and took regular breaks away from their desk. This adds up to mean that the best way to improve performance and focus is actually to reserve time to refresh yourself – so schedule time for your family, friends and hobbies and STICK to it. We all know that all work and no play is definitely not a good thing!

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4. DE-CLUTTER YOUR HOME (AND YOUR LIFE).

Christmas is a time for giving and receiving presents. Lots of them. Presents we don’t actually want or need, come to think of it. So make this New Year’s Resolution to declutter your home and relieve it of all those unwanted bubble bath sets and fluffy scarves. Charities will be eager to receive donations of clothing or gifts in new or good condition, so you can feel all warm inside as you rid your home of surplus stuff. Or, if there’s expensive or brand new stuff and you’re feeling thrifty, you could upload your clutter to eBay and recoup some of the cash. Either way you’re the winner, because your home is tidier and an altogether more relaxing environment to live in, and you can actually get to the stuff you want to wear (like that black jumper from 2009 you love so much).

So how to stick to these life changing little resolutions? Research shows that only one in ten of us will achieve our goal. People who fail at their resolutions tend not to have a plan of how to achieve them, or set unrealistic goals that are too difficult to accomplish. The trick is to make small steps rather than resolving to climb Mount Everest by February. Setting small achievable tasks at specific times in your week can make actually maintaining these resolutions possible. Earmark Sunday afternoons for your ‘me time’ and arrange to go for lunch with friends or pamper yourself at home. And instead of trying to declutter your entire wardrobe, start with one chest of drawers this week, and do the shoe cupboard next week. Todo lists are also a great help, because they set down in black and white what you want to get done, filling you with a sense of satisfaction as you tick off each task (or maybe that’s just me).

Reward yourself when you achieve all the tasks you’ve set yourself that week, because it will help you maintain your progress. And above all, don’t give up if you have a little lapse! You can always start again tomorrow. It’s all about forming a habit… once these tasks become part of your weekly routine, it’s easy.

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

Blaise the bull at Red Lumb Farm by Angela Collinge

Three Roe Deer by Terry Angus

Mini Gorgon tree in Littleborough by JH Abraham

Red Lumb sunset by Angela Collinge

Top donkey trail from Syke to Buckley by Mark Jolly

Syke by Mark Jolly

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Syke pond by Mark Jolly

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Winter events at Rochdale Town Hall Christmas Celebration £30pp Join us for a 6-course luxury Christmas dinner in our festivelydecorated Reception Room. Suitable for parties of 2 to 12 people, our Christmas Celebration will be a fun night with deluxe crackers and a little gift for everyone. See the menu at rochdale.gov.uk/townhall

Friday 11 December, 7pm – 11.30pm Tickets: townhallbookings@rochdale.gov.uk or 01706 924 797

Christmas Dance £7.50pp The Pals’ ever popular festive dance returns for 2015.

The evening features real 50/50 dancing to contemporary music in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall. Fantastic fun and good exercise, the hall is brought to life with couples quickstepping and waltzing around the spectacular Victorian-Gothic room.

Saturday 19 December, 8pm – 11pm To book: gibbonsprimadance@gmail.com or 07817 695918

Strictly Come Dancing £15pp The auditions have been held, the dancers are in training and the music has been chosen! All that’s missing is you – our Strictly Come Dancing audience to vote for your favourite dancers! Tickets for this charity extravaganza go on sale on Monday 30 November – visit rochdale.gov.uk/townhall to find out more.

Saturday 20 February, 7pm – 11pm To book: strictlydance.eventbrite.co.uk from Monday 30 November

Mayor’s Charity Ball £45pp Join us for a night of food and entertainment to raise money for local causes! Enjoy a 6-course deluxe meal in the stunning Great Hall whilst being entertained by the best the borough has to offer.

Tickets on sale from Monday 14 December.

Sponsor the event! Great value packages available for businesses around the borough. Email mayor@rochdale.gov.uk to find out more.

Saturday 12 March, 7pm – 11pm To book: mayorsball.eventbrite.co.uk from Monday 14 December

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YOU’LL NEVER FORGET THE FIRST There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people find their ideal car. This week though the call came that I dreaded… a young friend of the family had passed their test and wanted to know what I recommend as his first car.

Now we all know you never forget your first - be it kiss, car or speeding ticket - so the weight of responsibility of not landing this poor lad with a lemon for his first motor weighed heavy. After a few days of consideration, mainly during periods of solitary confinement in the house’s smallest room, these are the options I came up with.

VAUXHALL CORSA

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of around 75k on the clock.

This variant of the Corsa was not known for its glamour, but the sheer numbers still on the road prove it was well put together; just compare it with similar-aged Ford KAs, many of which have long rusted away. The interior is once again utilitarian but everything is

there you might need and whilst the engine is no match for an F1 car (of course not including the McLarenHonda), it is punchy and reliable.

Watch out though for cars which have been modified; I would walk away from any car gracing a body kit modelled on the Millennium Falcon, or anything which has seen the engine ‘tuned’. Vauxhall’s of this era also had the annoying habit of eating cambelts, which are due every 40,000 miles or three years, so ensure that a prospective purchase has recent service history, if not complete.

PEUGEOT 108

Whilst investigating the traditional options, I ran an insurance quote for myself, aged 18 and what came out was a cost per month equivalent to what my wife pays in a year for her two-seater roadster. The days of adding your dad or other aged family member to significantly reduce premiums are long gone but thanks to Peugeot, there is another way.

Peugeot run a lease scheme known as ‘Just add fuel’ which provides a car and all the costs, such as servicing, maintenance, road tax and most crucially Insurance all rolled into one package. A phone call to the local dealer revealed they would cover an 18year-old, although parental assurances for the finance agreement would be needed. The cost for a brand new 108 1.0-litre? £500 deposit and then £149

per month for three years, at the end of which the car goes back and either you start again or walk away with (hopefully) three years’ worth of no claims bonus available.

Now, this option will take some convincing of the young lad as whilst the 108 is a fantastic little city car, with an eager 1.0-litre engine producing nearly the same amount of power as the 1.2 in the Corsa we mentioned earlier, it doesn’t have the same street cred appeal as the Vauxhall.

It does offer more peace of mind to the parents though, as there will be no expensive repair bills, no sleepless nights at MOT time and the insurance premium won’t force mum into getting a second job.

VW BEETLE

Not the latest style statement from Wolfsburg but the classic one! As an owner of a couple of classics I know that, for reasons I’m not entirely sure about, they are extremely cheap to insure. A quick glance through the classifieds finds an original 1302s variant used as a daily driver with plenty of MOT on sale for £2,200 or probably £2k

with a bit of friendly bartering. A quick insurance quote on this comes out half the price of the Vauxhall Corsa.

Now style is an individual thing but if the VW doesn’t float the boat then there will be something in the classic world that does. Of course, maintenance and reliability is going to cause more headache (and heartache) than the Vauxhall or Peugeot but there is no need to worry about depreciation in many cases and if the car is manufactured pre-1975 the road tax is free too.

We must of course address the elephant in the room and that is safety; I was amongst the majority of my friends that managed to write off their first car, mine in particularly spectacular fashion involving ice, a dry stone wall and an escaping dairy herd. The VW or many of its peers will not offer much in the line of crash protection, certainly no way equivalent to the Corsa or the 108, but saying that, the Herbie-alike will in no way match the speeds the modern cars could achieve either.

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LUXURY LINGERIE BOUTIQUE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Just Bras is a luxury lingerie boutique based in Mill House, Mellor Street, Rochdale, with a passion for high quality brands at affordable prices. The boutique is now under the new ownership of Edwina Boulton, along with professionally trained staff Heather Goodall and Rachel Helm. Trained by top brands Panache Lingerie and Royce Lingerie, the staff at Just Bras will ensure you find the perfect fit with their free bra fitting service (no appointment necessary), also specialising in post-surgery and mastectomy lingerie.

The boutique is dedicated to bringing you the latest fashions from leading international brands, with a diverse range of products from everyday lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, to nursing, maternity, teen bras and more specialist products, all available in a wide range of sizes.

You’ll be spoilt for choice, with beautiful lingerie from popular brands such as Panache, Vanity Fair, Tallulah Love, Pour Moi, Royce, Bestform, Wonderbra, After Eden, Charnos, Lepel, Sans Complexe, Parfait.

Why not treat a loved one this Christmas – the friendly and welcoming staff at Just Bras will help you to find the perfect present and gift wrapping is available in store to make things even simpler! Or if you can’t decide, leave it up to them with a Just Bras gift voucher.

To celebrate the boutique's new ownership they will be holding an open day on 10th December to welcome customers old and new. The store will be open from 9.30-8pm and professional bra fittings will be available, with Sue Johnson, a Bestform representative with over 30 years experience.

There will be 10% off all products on the day plus Christmas fizz, nibbles, and a free raffle - prizes include a bottle of bubbly, two lingerie sets from Bestform

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MORE HELP TO ‘GO DIGITAL’ AS FESTIVAL RETURNS

Following the success of this year’s Rochdale Digital Festival the event - aimed at de-mystifying technology and showing just how useful, easy and fun it can be - will return in 2016.

The free event is at Number One Riverside in Rochdale town centre on Saturday 27 February and there will also be events and activities across the borough.

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council, the festival is designed to improve people’s digital skills with hands-on help and advice for all age groups.

You will be able to find out how to do online banking, how to browse products, shop or read a book online, and get tips on using smartphones and tablets. There will also be demonstrations of how residents can use the council website to avoid making telephone calls or face-to-face visits. There will be friendly faces on hand to show how easy it can be and tablets, phones and computers will be available for people to try.

The event will feature many local businesses, organisations, charities, volunteer groups and educational establishments.

Rochdale Digital Festival is being held as part of BeOnline 2016 – a national two week campaign to help people discover the internet and how it can help them make 2016 a year of transformation.

Councillor Neil Emmott, the council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Neighbourhoods, said: “Digital technology is everywhere and using it can save time and money. It can also make things like finding a job or information a lot easier, so getting to grips with using it has never been more important. This year’s Digital Festival helped hundreds of local people and the feedback was really positive. The event will provide a really useful hands-on interactive experience, and help people understand in a straightforward no nonsense way. Digital technology has become integrated into every aspect of society and is so important in terms of education, life chances, jobs and saving people money and time.”

Date for your diary Rochdale Digital Festival

Saturday 27 February 2016

10am – 4pm

Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale

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Here are my top five tips for Christmas to ensure you are looking your best this season…

1. SMOOTH AND POLISH Tans, whether real or fake, will now be starting to fade - this can often look unsightly and leave the skin feeling rough and uneven.

The solution is regular exfoliation and moisture - this can be done at the salon with lovely treatments such as a body polish. To maintain this sumptuously smooth skin at home I would recommend Darphin perfecting body scrub (£29) which can be used weekly in the shower. Smooth skin also makes a great base for your next tan; whether you have a winter holiday planned or would like a tan for your Christmas party, it will sit perfectly on your soft smooth skin and last much longer.

2. NOURISH Snowflakes will soon be falling from the sky but let those be the only flakes you see this winter. If you suffer from an itchy flaking scalp, dry split ends or have dry/coloured hair then I would recommend a hair and scalp oil, which contains nourishing and repairing oils such as an argan oil. I would recommend Darphin’s Revitalising Oil (£24) which is a beautiful indulgent oil packed with essential oils and argan. It can also be applied to the face and body to nourish and leave your skin youthful and glowing.

3. BRIGHTEN As a result of the extremities our skin faces in winter the complexion can be left dull and sallow. We all long for a youthful, bright complexion, which can be achieved by ridding the skin of dead cells and adding moisture to the skin to re-plump and revitalise.

4. TRY SOMETHING NEW Christmas is a lovely time of year, with lots of social events to attend… so why not try a body wrap to make sure you look slinky this season?

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5. UPDATE YOUR MAKE UP It’s the perfect time to update your make up bag, transitioning your colours from summer brights to warm winter shades and rich deeps.

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LOCAL AUTHOR DENISE GREENWOOD PENS LATEST NOVEL Following the success of her first two books Temptation and Star Keeper, Rochdale author Denise Greenwood decided to explore her dark side with new crime thriller, Crushed.

The paperback, published by Purple Pumpkin Publishing, is already available in Ireland and will be published here in the UK in early 2016, with the eBook soon to be released.

To find out more please visit www.denise-greenwood.com.

Style caught up with Denise ahead of her exciting 10-day Ireland launch…

Your characters are fascinating and

Who is your favourite author and why?

elusive. You must have had fun

This is a difficult question for me because

developing your characters?

there are a few I love but only one I am

It was immense fun but also disturbing. I

grateful to. After the first page I was lost in

had to dig deep and then they began to

not only a wonderful story but the way it had

reveal themselves. I use a character profile

been written. I had to read sentences

which sounds very CSI and in a way it is

several times because they had been

similar. Profiles contain all the basic

weaved so well. It was Far From the

character details which I can then build on it

Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. I will

so that like CSI profiling I can begin to think

always be grateful to him for re-opening the

like them. I then put characters into the

portal to many worlds.

same space and they interact. It is at that point that the magic happens and I become

What is it you love about writing?

a conductor with a baton but allow the

I love the challenge of painting with words

characters to produce the music.

the images I see clearly in my head. Have you ever had a dream you were unable to shake-off? It stays with you throughout the

going and finish the book Crushed?

day and you wonder if it has some meaning

It was surprisingly easy. There were days

you are unaware of. Well, it’s like that with

when the intensity of some of the scenes

writing only the dream evolves and I can re-

What goals did you originally have for

became too much for me and I had to go

enter it at any point I want to. The meaning

your writing and when did you decide to

away and do something else but I was soon

often reveals itself as I write.

develop your writing into writing novels?

drawn back to my laptop. Having entered

At first I didn’t have any goals. I’d been

such a strange world of a killer and his

And what novel are you working on

overwhelmed with an idea and my intention

perfect victim it was like skating on thin ice,

now?

was to release it onto paper and see what

thrilling but also dangerous. I was addicted

I spent a great deal of time planning and

would become of it. Would it grow? Writing

to writing Crushed. I read that

researching my latest idea. Having dug

was a distraction from everything else going

Michaelangelo had said that his statue of

deep for Crushed I found my inner darkness

on in my busy life and a release of sorts. To

David had been within the stone all along

and now I’m exploring it fully. Even when

my surprise I found that instead of writing

and all he did was to chip away until it was

one book ends its characters continue their

being the distraction it became a vital part of

revealed. It was much the same with

lives or, do they?

my life and routine and suddenly everything

Crushed. I had to chip away unwanted

else then became a distraction. I’d felt

words until I found my novel.

driven from the minute I began writing and when I re-read the pages I’d written I realised that I had the foundation of a novel.

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DISCOVER LITTLEBOROUGH LIBRARY

Littleborough Library has

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100 years. Situated in Hare Hill Park, the library must have one

of the most beautiful settings for such a building in Britain.

The library opened in 1903

thanks to a generous grant from the Carnegie Foundation and was an annexe to Harehill

House. The rest of Harehill House was used as council

offices until quite recently and

new uses are now being

explored by the MoorEnd Development Trust.

Despite its proud history, Littleborough Library is bang up to date with modern facilities and technology.

An access ramp and automatic doors make it easy for wheelchairs and buggies to enter the building. A large information screen is above the long counter and behind the desk is usually the welcoming presence of Shabana Afzal, senior library and information assistant.

In the reading room on the right, there is a lovely timeless atmosphere with a large wooden table alongside three computers. These computers are linked to the People Network with free access to the online teaching module, learnmyway. They also offer sessions on how to use laptops, tablets and iPads. There is free Wi-Fi and Internet access. In the same room are reference books, Ordnance Survey maps, Rochdale Council documents and lots of information leaflets.

Several times a week this room is taken over (in the best sense) by a wide range of activities. There is a coffee morning every Tuesday between 10am and midday; a Watercolour and Art Group on Friday mornings and a Saturday morning reading group. Once a month, there are writing and poetry groups on Monday afternoons. Every Tuesday at 10am the library is also the meeting point for a 60 or 90 minute walk which is part of the Living Well/Walking For Health initiative. There are fortnightly drop-ins

with the Big Life Group where health trainers can support people on healthy lifestyles - monitoring blood pressure, talking about nutrition and increasing exercise.

Back in the main part of the library is the children’s section; a large and colourful space that is a well used and much loved facility. Everyone knows that children love books and there are enough choices here to satisfy the most active bookworm! On Friday afternoons in term time there is Storytime for the Under-5’s between 2.30 and 3.30. More computers are at the side of this area for all ages to use.

In the adult section there is a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

Crime fiction is the most popular genre, but all tastes are catered for here. There are also large print books, audio books and graphic novels.

The phrase ‘community hub’ is very fashionable at the moment and often misused or over-used, however, Littleborough Library is a true hub of the community where people of all ages mingle to use these excellent facilities.

Another bonus is the free, unlimited parking outside the library so there is no need to waste time finding a space, feeding coins into a hungry machine or looking out for traffic wardens!

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On Mondays the library closes at 7.30 pm. It is also open on Saturday mornings from 9.30 to 12.30. telephone: 01706 378219.

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But please - DoN’t. there are many reasons why Christmas is a bad time to introduce a new pet into the family but particularly all the noise and excitement will frighten and confuse them. once Christmas is over many abandoned animals end up being brought to animal centres. Please consider adopting one of these poor animals after the Christmas holidays are over.

Your local RSPCA is based at the Rochdale Animal Centre, on Redcross Street, where at any one time there are already at least 70 cats and kittens needing loving homes, plus rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. The cost of caring for them has risen and the money raised comes from the people of Rochdale, either through donations or from sales in the branch’s charity shops.

You can help support the work of the centre by donating money to either help cover these rising costs or buy the animals a Christmas meal, or you can donate goods to our shops.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR YOUR PETS

Many of you will be thinking of presents for your pets so why not check out those available on the RSPCA online shop by following the link on the home page www.rspca-rochdale.org.uk.

FIREWORKS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR - QUICK TIPS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR PET WE ADVISE:

• For any pet, whether it be a dog, cat, rabbit or rodent, make sure you provide suitable hiding places with extra bedding where they can feel safe. This is also true for animals that live outside.

• Close all windows and curtains.

• Play music or put on the television to muffle the fireworks.

• Make sure they’re kept in a safe place during any display.

• Never punish or fuss over them as it can make things worse.

• Make sure your pets are microchipped in case they escape.

• Give your dog their walk earlier in the day.

• Never ever take a dog to a fireworks display – even if they don’t make noise – it’s still highly likely to be a stressful situation for them.

• Pheromone diffusers may help dogs and cats feel calmer.

ReCeNt eveNtS

Our Autumn Fair held at the animal centre was hugely successful and raised over £600.

Thank you to all our supporters, staff and volunteers for making it such a success.

A stall at Bacup vintage market raised over £200. Thank you to Gemma, one of our shop managers for organising and running the stall.

Our volunteers also raised £156 at Pets at Home.

All these events highlight the importance of volunteers in the work we do. We especially need volunteers in all our shops and for helping at fundraising events. If you feel you could help please contact your nearest RSPCA charity shop, (a list is on our website), or ring the animal centre on 01706 861897 for more information on how you can help.

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

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

Food served Mon -Sat 11.30am - 9pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm.

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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. Our extended wine list will provide you the opportunity to combine our dishes with a variety of wines from around the world. We are passionate about the quality of ingredients we use. We work closely with local suppliers to ensure the dishes we serve are to our consistently high standard. The constantly evolving menu encapsulates modern English cuisine with a contemporary twist. Watch out for our regular special offers and themed evenings, details of which can be found on our website bookings can be made online or over the phone.

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

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Peacock Room Chef Jonathan Whittaker was declared the winner of the Deckers Hospitality Group’s chef competition this week. Jonathan, aged 21, became the youngest winner of the title and in doing so won himself an IPad Mini. The announcement was made at a celebratory dinner held in the Peacock Room, where sponsors and guests were treated to some of the standout dishes from the contest this year.

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SPRINGHILL HOSPICE

rochdale News & events Springhill’s very first Traditional Country Fete was a fantastic success. Again the sun came out and so did the good people of the committee. Watch out for next year’s fete which will include a huge dog show! The date for your diary is 5th June 2016.

It’s been an exciting and fruitful year for the Fundraising Team at Springhill Hospice. Whilst keeping abreast of the changes in the world of fundraising events but always being mindful that supporters like their old favourite, the team have spent their time trying something old, something new, something borrowed… but nothing blue!

An old favourite which was resurrected three years ago is the Summer Serenade. This year even more music lovers brought their chairs, blankets and picnics to the lawns in the Hospice’s award winning grounds.

Hundreds of people sat back, relaxed and enjoyed music from Rochdale’s Wind Band, Heywood Choir ‘The Voice’, Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir and soloist Shelley Byrne. Dark clouds disappeared, the sun lit the night sky and the event raised over £1220.00. Next year’s Summer Serenade will be on Saturday 23rd July.

What coming up in December 2015….

Springhill will be celebrating 10 years of Santa’s around Hollingworth Lake. Last year 400 Santas dashed or dawdled around the lake raising £15,500 for the Hospice. This year they’re hoping to break the 500 barrier.

Sunday 13th December at Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre. Registration from 10.00 am, event starts at 11.00 am. This year there’s some added extras – best dressed dog and kids can ‘Catch the Turkey/Christmas Pudding’. Contact Fundraising 01706 641790 for more information or register online www.springhill.org.uk/santa-dash-or-dawdle-2015.

You can get loads of information about Springhill Hospice and their fundraising efforts on the new, improved website www.springhill.org.uk or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/springhillhospice.

DateS FoR tHe DiaRY 2016

13th March – Spring Fair Enjoy a great day at the 2016 Spring Fair. Over 30 stalls including gifts, homebake, crafts, raffles and tombolas, there is something for everyone. Free entry, 10am - 3pm at Springhill Hospice.

24th april – Hospice to Hospice Walk A fun and friendly 7 ¼ Mile Circular family walk

29th april – Women of Rochdale Watch as the Woman of Rochdale 2016 is crowned while helping her celebrate with a four course meal and beer reception from 1pm.

Something new to this year’s event calendar was Springy’s Sprint or Stroll. Over 100 supporters donned Springy like frog onesies and hopped their way around a 10km route. Celebrity chef Andrew Nutter surprised walkers by driving along the route, giving out treats to keep the amphibian fun-draisers going. Good fun was had by all and the event raised nearly £9,500! Frog-tastic frolics for next year on Saturday 2nd July.

13th May – go green Embrace the hospice colour, GREEN, for the day. Great fun for all and a chance to help the hospice raise much needed funds.

5th June – Country Fete Traditional fete at Rochdale Riding Club Showground from 10am till 4pm - craft market and stalls, dog show and a traditional fun fair.

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COMMUNITY NEWS ROCHDALE’S BEER FESTIVAL BREWED FUN FOR ALL

The Rochdale Beer Festival returned to town from 12th-14th November for the first time in over 20 years.

Held at Rochdale Town Hall, the festival took place over three days, with visitors enjoying a choice of over 65 real ales, ciders and perries available as well as hot food and live music.

Mark Foxley from Town Centre Management commented: "It’s been a fantastic festival. The public have shown great support with countless comments about our fabulous Town Hall. We’d like to thank the public for their support, CAMRA and the fantastic volunteers, and all Council staff

Organised in collaboration with Rochdale Town

become an annual event for Rochdale and we

in licensing and at the Town Hall. In addition all

Centre Management and local licensees The

are already planning for next year.”

the brilliant sponsors for their contributions. It’s

Baum, The Flying Horse, The Regal Moon and

It is believed that the last Rochdale Beer Festival

great that Town Centre venues were involved

CAMRA, the event was officially opened by the

was held in 1987 and was held outside. The

from the very beginning and we’re delighted that

Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Surinder Biant.

event is now being held in the Great Hall at

The Baum, Flying Horse & The Regal Moon

Simon Crompton from The Baum said: “I

Rochdale Town Hall.

benefitted too. We’ve raised thousands for the

remember attending the festival in its last year

All money raised from the event will go to the

Mayors charities! Plans are already in place for

and just thought why can’t we do that again… It

Mayor’s Charity Appeal.

2016".

is fantastic and is great for Rochdale. This will

ROCHDALE BUSINESSES WIN MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANY AT EN AWARDS Celebrating their 14th year as the North West’s

The Business Depot and Chartered Accountants, TBD

premier business awards evening, EN’s Entrepreneur

Associates all based at St Chads Court in Rochdale.

of the Year Awards are the region’s top accolade for

Julie adds this award to a number of others

owner-managed businesses.

On the evening Likahea Holdings Ltd picked up the win for Most Entrepreneurial Company for what the judges described as a “forward thinking and

including winner of the E3 Awards Most Outstanding Woman in Business and winner at the Rochdale Business Awards for Business Woman of the Year.

Julie commented: “Above all the others, this

diverse set of companies headed by an entrepreneur

award means so much as it is a recognition not just of

in the true sense of the word”.

the work that I do but of the teams effort in all the

Likahea Holdings Ltd is owned by Rochdale

businesses and shows the entrepreneurial gene that all

Business Woman of the Year 2014 Julie Bowmer and

Rochdale companies, not just mine, continue to show.

holds three local businesses within it, Food Distribution

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COMMUNITY AWARD FOR LOCAL BOWLING CLUB

Milnrow (Ladybarn) Bowling Club has received the great news that they have become one of the ‘Community Grassroots Giving’ winners for 2015 and with it a cheque for £500.

The awards are sponsored by Skipton Building Society and this year over one thousand community groups, clubs and organisations from across the UK entered the initiative, to demonstrate how they make a positive impact in their local community.

Having been previously shortlisted, Milnrow (Ladybarn) Bowling Club then received enough public on-line votes to make it into the top group of winners.

A spokesperson for Grassroots Giving sent congratulations to the Club and commented on their fantastic work and how active they are in the local community.

The monies are to be used to provide a new entrance to the Club and create car parking spaces.

A ROYAL DATE WITH THE GOLDEN TOUCH FOR ELLEN KERSHAW Hundreds of young achievers from across the UK recently visited the prestigious setting of St. James’s Palace, including Ellen Kershaw from Wardle.

Ellen achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with Girlguiding Lancashire South East. She received her certificate from the DofE’s Trustee and Gold Award holder HRH The Earl of Wessex.

Ellen worked tirelessly through the five sections of her DofE programme over 18 months to achieve her Gold Award. Her diverse activities included completing one-mile open-water swimming events in Lake Ullswater and The Manchester Great Swim at Salford Quays raising £300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Amongst many other achievements, Ellen also participated in a group trip to India to visit Sangam - one of the World Guiding Centres where they spent time appreciating Indian cultures and helping in a local women and children’s homes in Pune.

5K FOR JIMMY’S BIG DAY

There was plenty to celebrate at Cowm Reservoir, Whitworth, recently when comedian Jimmy Cricket kick-started a 5k charity race to coincide with his 70th birthday. Over one hundred runners put their best foot forward and tackled two laps of the Whitworth landmark.

Local resident Jo Davies was determined to take part after she had been warned by her doctor her health was at risk if she didn’t lose weight. Spurred on by family and friends, Jo and friend Sam Young completed the run in 39 minutes. In April Jo started exercising and eating more healthily and has lost 32lb. Through sponsorship from family and friends she raised £1,000.

Jimmy said: “I was honoured the race was organised for my 70th birthday. It’s been a wonderful day and a great way to celebrate with the community and my many Rochdale friends. I am thrilled the event has raised funds for such a worthy cause as Francis House.”

With race entry fees and proceeds from a raffle, a Legendary Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket, a long- grand total of £1,425 was raised. standing supporter of Francis House Children’s Jimmy was recently awarded a Papal Hospice, was approached by Rochdale based fundraiser Knighthood from Pope Francis in recognition of Andy O’ Sullivan about the prospect of a birthday race. charitable works.

HIGH STREET GIANTS SAY YES TO ROCHDALE Rochdale town centre's ambitious

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will have more than double its

current retail sales floor space. The new M&S will sell

M&S has completed an agreement for a new store

Rochdale is serious when it says ‘we are on the up’.” scheme, which is set to be around 200,000 square feet

Rochdale’s new flagship shopping and leisure

up to the scheme.

happen and I hope it will at last convince people that

will open an even bigger and better

store in the new development, which

development has reached a major milestone with two

of the re-birth of Rochdale town centre. It is the result

homeware, food and clothing and will also have a café.

UK, is looking to open a store in the new scheme over two floors, selling clothing, homeware and gifts.

Rochdale Borough Council Leader, Richard

in size, suggests that the proposed development will

around £17 million per year to the local economy.

Other well-known national high street retail

chains and restaurants are expected to sign up in the coming months. Once completed, the scheme will

comprise around 25 leisure and retail units, along with parking facilities.

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