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WELCOME A message from Style’s Editor

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

Colin Meredith colin@rochdalestyle.com

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Coronation Street’s Shannon Flynn

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell

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FOOD FESTIVAL Littleborough serves up a treat

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16-17 WALTER KERSHAW An artist of worldwide importance

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MAYOR’S BALL Record breaking charity boost

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20-21 FOOTBALL Rewarding season for the Dale

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ROCHDALE’S GOT TALENT Festival of Performing Arts

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40-41 MOTORING Towing the line

12-13 SUMMER DAYS OUT Ideas for all the family 14

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ROCHDALE RUGBY Sting ‘em Hornets!

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR Style meets Lyn Farrell

LITERATURE & IDEAS FESTIVAL This year’s celebrity line up revealed!

30-31 ROCHDALE’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE Town centre transformation

32-33 IN THE FRAME Rochdale’s landscape & wildlife

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BEAUTY Anti-ageing tips

WEDDING PLANNING Money saving ideas CURTAINS UP Local theatre review

GOOD FOOD GUIDE Dine in Style this summer

RESTAURANT REVIEWS Top local eateries

CALLING ALL WINE LOVERS Tips & reviews from Jo Burnett WHAT'S COOKING? Andrew Nutter's latest recipe

RSPCA ROCHDALE Latest news & events

HOSPICE NEWS Fundraising at Springhill

63-64 COMMUNITY Catching up with life in Rochdale

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36-37 MUSIC The story of The Monkey Run

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

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MeSSage from the eDitoR

Dear Readers, Welcome to Style’s summer edition…

The borough is buzzing with activity at the moment… the sun comes out and so do we! Hopefully you’re reading this while enjoying a picnic or a BBQ in the glorious sunshine. If not, don’t fret - there’s plenty to do in the borough, come rain or shine, and in this issue we’ve brought you plenty of ideas; take a look at our ‘summer days out’ feature for inspiration. And when you are out and about don’t forget to send us your summer snaps! We’ve included some of your best ones in our Rochdale in the Frame centre pages.

Hollingworth Lake by John Millington

Rochdale is a beautiful place to live and work, even more so now that the river has been reopened in the heart of the town centre, next to our magnificent Town Hall. The £250 million regeneration project is gathering pace and the town centre has transformed beyond recognition recently. Lots of exciting new shops and restaurants have opened their doors too - we just love Cockadoodlemoo and the Clock Tower Dining Room!

Please continue to support local shops, businesses and restaurants – shopping and dining locally is the best way to make sure Rochdale thrives and becomes the type of town we really want it to be.

The reopening of the River Roch has transformed the town centre

This edition is packed with exclusive interviews, including Rochdale Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell, Coronation Street actress Shannon Flynn and award winning author Lyn Farrell.

Our feature on Littleborough artist Walter Kershaw makes for an interesting read, as does Richard Lyson’s article on 1980’s Rochdale band The Monkey Run. Plus all the usual features are back – news, sport, motoring, dining, recipes, the arts, beauty, what’s on, events and much more.

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.

Grey heron in Healey Dell by Attila Meenghan

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

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Rochdale fields by Mark Jolly

ROCHDALE’S GOT TALENT! A celebration concert was held in May at Rochdale Town hall showcasing the very best of the 2016 Rochdale festival of Performing Arts. Provisional dates for the 2017 festival have been set for March next year and full details can be obtained by contacting organiser Peter Reynoldson at peter@reynoldson.org.uk or on 01706 926756.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

OLYMPIC CHAMPION JOANNA ROWSELL

STYLE MAGAZINE RECENTLY SPOKE TO ROCHDALE’S OLYMPIC CHAMPION JOANNA ROWSELL, AHEAD OF RIO 2016. THE 27-YEAR-OLD CYCLIST, WHO WAS BORN IN SUTTON BUT NOW LIVES IN MIDDLETON, IS BUSY TRAINING FOR THIS SUMMER’S GAMES WHERE SHE HOPES TO DEFEND HER REIGNING TITLE.

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Joanna’s greatest successes to date are the gold

2014, the gold medal in the same discipline at the

medals won in the women's team pursuit at the

2012 London Olympics and the individual pursuit at

World Championships in 2008, 2009, 2012 and

the 2014 World Championship.

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What have been the most enjoyable moments of your career so far?

Winning my first ever World Title in 2008, just 9 months after finishing my A levels at school.

Olympic Gold, London 2012 – nothing will ever top this.

Winning the Individual Pursuit at both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games in 2014.

How did you first get into cycling?

I started cycling aged 16 having been talent spotted at school. In 2004 British Cycling were on the look out for new cycling talent and visited schools up and down the country. I took part in some basic races on the school playing field and after performing well I was invited back for further, more scientific, testing.

I was identified as having the raw talent to be a future potential Olympic cyclist based on the power outputs I could produce. As a result of this I joined a local cycling club and within a year I won my first national title and I then went on to join the Junior National Squad in 2006.

How is your preparation for Rio going?

Rio preparation began back in August 2014, after the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. There was an 18 month qualification period from September 2014 to March 2016, so all the races we competed in during this time were important to ensure we qualified for the Olympic Games.

We had our last race in March this year which was the World Championships where we finished 3rd behind the USA and Canada. However our time from the bronze medal final was actually quicker than the times in the gold medal final, so it is all to play for!

Training for the last few months has been going well.

I spend most of my time training at the Manchester velodrome, as well as on my Wattbike at home and riding on the roads from my home in Middleton.

What keeps you focused and motivated?

I am always motivated by the end goal which is the Rio Olympics, but day to day it is easy to lose motivation, perhaps if I am very tired or if the weather is bad. I think it’s important to remember that it’s only natural to have days like this. I listen to my body and if I am too tired to train then I take a rest day, but most of the time I just remind myself of the end goal I am working towards and that gets me motivated to get on the bike. If that fails I just promise myself a treat of some chocolate if I complete a hard session!!

What challenges have you faced along the way?

The biggest setbacks I have faced recently have been through illness and injury. I am always pushing my body to the limit in training and it is easy to sometimes push too hard. I have had a recurring knee injury which crops up now and again and when in heavy phases of training I am very susceptible to illness. A simple viral infection can cause a week off the bike and another week building up before full training can resume, and every day really does count at this stage!

Do you prefer competing in the individual events or team pursuits?

I love the individual pursuit and that is the specific event I was talent spotted for back in 2004, however it was removed from the Olympic programme after the 2008 Olympics. However I have been able to still compete in this event at the World Championships and in 2014 I won the individual pursuit World Title and then went on to win the Commonwealth individual pursuit title too, so this was a very special year in my career. However the Olympics will always be the biggest competition in my eyes and it is the Team Pursuit which is the Olympic event now, and has been since 2012. Winning the first ever women’s Team Pursuit Olympic Title in 2012 was incredible and this event will always be very special to me as I have been part of a team leading the way in this event since its introduction.

Who is your inspiration in cycling?

When I started cycling in 2004 I was inspired watching Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy at the Athens Olympics where they both won a gold medal each. They have gone on to have amazing careers over a variety of events and I have been lucky enough to be part of many GB teams competing alongside them. Bradley and Chris are also both great, down-to-earth guys, who love to have a laugh and make everyone feel welcome. I think this is a brilliant quality in such great champions.

How has your life changed since winning Gold at London 2012?

I have found that I am now well recognised at cycling events and am often asked for photos and autographs, which is always a pleasure! However with success also comes pressure, and having won gold in 2012 the media will now document anything other than a win as a failure. This is a shame as I feel medals of any colour should be celebrated, although of course I do always want to win and set my own goals very high. I now also have a lot more additional commitments that I didn’t have before 2012, such as media enquiries, sponsor and charity commitments.

You have accumulated so many gold medals now… do you have space in your house for anymore?!

Haha, yes I will always find space for some more!!

Do you get chance to explore the borough’s countryside on two wheels?

I moved to Middleton in 2010 and spend many hours each week out of my bike exploring the roads. I head north out of Middleton, through Heywood, and up to the moors over Owd Betts, or I ride out through Littleborough towards Todmorden and climbs such as Cragg Vale. The roads here are brilliant for training on with so many choices of tough climbs to conquer. I have also ridden along the canal path from Middleton up to Hebden Bridge which is a lovely traffic free ride.

Do people recognise you when you’re out on the bike?

Yes I do get recognised sometimes out on the bike.

Most cyclists like to say hi or have a quick chat and some like to see if they can beat me up hills, but I quite enjoy this aspect of cycling. It is so accessible – anybody can ride on the same roads I train on and I’m always happy to have a chat with other keen cyclists.

How would you encourage more people to get into cycling?

I would like to see more closed road facilities, which enable skills to be taught in a traffic free environment and can also host races, again away from traffic. I think road safety is very important and I would like to see more cycle paths. I think most people just need to gain confidence and there are some great cycling clubs in the area which encourage new members. My husband Dan, who grew up in Littleborough, runs a weekly women’s cycling session in Rochdale where he teaches riders of any ability a range of skills from road riding skills to group riding skills, which has been well received.

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CORONATION STREET’S SHANNON FLYNN STYLE RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH YOUNG ROCHDALE ACTRESS SHANNON FLYNN, WHO IS CURRENTLY PLAYING LAUREN ON THE NATION’S FAVOURITE STREET, AS PART OF BETHANY PLATT’S BULLYING STORYLINE. The talented actress is no stranger to our screens, and at just 19 years of age has already amassed a long list of television credits including Holby City, Scott & Bailey, Shameless, Doctors, Newsround and Blue Peter. She is perhaps best known for her long running role as Emily James in Waterloo Road, while younger readers may recognise her from children’s series Dani’s Castle or for her presenting role on CBBC’s Friday Download.

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Shannon plays Lauren (right) on Coronation Street

STYLE EXCLUSIVE

Where did your acting career begin?

I've always been really into performing ever since I was old enough to talk. I'd put on little shows for my friends and family and then it was one of my teachers at school who suggested that I should think about going to some sort of drama class. So I joined Starstuck Theatre School in Rochdale to mainly build my confidence. Colin Meredith, who ran the classes, also used to put on the local pantomime and cast me in 'Babes in the Wood' as Jill when I was eight years old - that was my first time being on stage really and I just fell in love with everything about it. After that, I got signed with an agent and my first professional job was Macbeth at the Royal Exchange Theatre, which was an incredible production to be a part of, especially as my first job. I then went on to feature in lots of other TV productions and radio plays so I've been very very lucky.

What was it like to step onto the famous cobbles?

It's quite surreal stepping onto the cobbles as its so iconic. But so much fun – it really helps you get into character when you're on there (although it’s hard to walk on when you’re wearing heels)!

Do you find that people recognise you from the soap?

So far I've only been recognised once which I'm quite relieved about. As they dress me quite chavvy, with really harsh make up, so I'm pleased I don't look like that outside of filming. I just get a lot of “I recognise your face, do I know you from somewhere?”. I still get recognised by children pretty much everytime I go out from my roles on CBBC and I still get the odd “are you that girl out of Waterloo Road?” .

Shannon as Emily in Waterloo Road, 2009

You’re currently playing Lauren on Coronation Street, who is the bully of Bethany Platt... What's it like playing a nasty character?

I honestly love playing a nasty character like Lauren. I suppose it's nice to be liked, but I just think you get much grittier scenes and dialogue being the nasty one. It's never dull anyway and it’s fun really getting into the role. My character in Waterloo Road was also a nasty, manipulative character so it's not my first time being a meany!

Will viewers get to see more of Lauren in the near future?

I think my favourite scenes to film so far were my first ones when Lauren was first introduced. She was really vicious - lots of hair pulling and some horrible name calling, which was actually a lot of fun to film. We had a stunt coordinator with us on set to help make it look authentic which was exciting.

Do you feel that the storyline will help to highlight the problem of bullying?

Hopefully. Although I do think that people are much more aware of bullying now than they ever have been before and more is being done to raise awareness and hopefully eventually put an end to bullying altogether.

During my time at CBBC I was part of the Newsround anti-bullying special where we discussed different worries and concerns regarding bullying issues so it's a topic I'm very familiar with.

Do you watch yourself on television?

I do watch myself on TV yes, and as much as it makes me cringe I think it's important to see where you can improve and how you're coming across and what you need to change to be better… I'm my own worst critic!

You’ve had long running roles in Waterloo Road and Dani’s Castle, as well as Coronation Street, but what has been the highlight of your career so far?

Most of the things I've done I'd class as highlights, each for different reasons. I've enjoyed everything I've had the pleasure of doing so far but I did do a film at the end of 2015 which was shot in Swansea, a place I'd never been before, and I had my first lot of night shoots on the movie so it was full of new experiences and I love seeing new places that I might not visit otherwise. I also had the opportunity to attend the children's Bafta’s and present an award, as well as presenting behind the scenes and an award at the Radio 1 Teen Awards, live, infront of 10,000 people at the o2 arena in London, which were both such great experiences. And then I got to walk the red carpet at the premiere of my film with my dad, which was such a surreal day; I feel so privileged to have been involved in all of those things already.

What would be your dream job?

Lauren does come back after a short break to cause more havoc so keep your eyes peeled for more nastiness!

Which scenes have been your favourite to film so far?

fan! They are some of the most genuine lovely girls I've ever met in the industry and not only are they incredibly talented, they are so grounded and always so friendly.

You recently left your role as a presenter on CBBC’s Friday Download - is presenting something you'd like to do more of?

I do love presenting too - it's so much fun and very different from acting. I like the control I have when presenting because I'm being myself instead of playing a character, so I get a lot more say on everything. Although, it's daunting as people are judging my own personality and not a character I’m playing.

But I definitely love presenting and would love to do more of it in the future.

Who were you most excited to meet/interview when presenting Friday Download?

We met loads of cool people on Friday Download like Jason Derulo, 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, The Vamps, One Direction etc, and I'm not sure if there was anyone I was really excited about meeting but after interviewing Little Mix I'm such a big

I would love to do more films and adult dramas acting wise. I'm a big fan of Anna Friel, especially because she's from Rochdale and she's done so well - it would be really cool if I got to work with her. I'd also love to do more presenting - I'm so jealous of Caroline Flack presenting Love Island in Spain! That would be a dream job, as I'm such a fan of the show as well. I'd love to follow in the footsteps of Phillip Schofield - going from children's presenting to the likes of This Morning would be brilliant.

What advice would you give to young people hoping for an acting career?

My advice would be if you have a real passion for acting and performing, don't give up! It's not easy and you'll have many setbacks along the way, so don't be too sensitive and keep pushing.

I'd also say look at getting an agent as they will be the ones pushing you for auditions and keep your eye out for any open casting calls that you can go to. Meet as many people as you can, get your face out there and always be punctual, professional and polite.

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Following this year’s great success, Festival Organisers Simon France, Neela Jackson, Joanne Matthews, Julie Pimlott, Mark Jones, Claire Aspinall & Andrew McKay are already planning the June 2017 festival which will be bigger than ever and are looking for sponsors for this annual event.

LITTLEBOROUGH SERVES UP A TREAT This year’s popular Littleborough Food Festival included a food trail, where visitors could take a stroll around the shops while sampling delightful food and drink by local producers. Littleborough’s talented chefs showed off their culinary skills in the demonstration kitchen, while live music included the Jaeger Maestros and Wardle Junior Blast.

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SUMMER DAYS OUT Chris Bavin, presenter of BBC1’s ‘Eat Well for Less’ series and Indian curry chef Nisha Katona will be among six chefs cooking at ROCHDALE FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th August.

BBC Fusion chef Aazam Ahmad makes a welcome return and there’s a debut for exciting young Rochdale chef Tom McNeeney. Local star foodie Andrew Nutter and Chinese cookery master Guo Yue will also be appearing.

New for 2016 the festival’s food stage will be located inside a large marquee on The Esplanade by the town hall, alongside the newly re-opened river. The food and drink village will be open from 10am – 6:30pm both days.

Folk and indie artists will perform on the Chef Chris Bavin

festivals second outdoor stage outside Rochdale Town Hall on the Friday. The evening’s live showcase will be headlined by Keston Cobblers Club - a five-piece foot-stomping modern folk band who have played the UK’s biggest festivals.

On Saturday evening the main stage will be headlined by The Fratellis, alongside dub reggae act Resonators, alternative rock band Boomin, singer-songwriter Alex Cornish, rock n’ roll trio The Twisted Dolls, funk/pop band The Bright Black and singer/songwriter Amy Jo Clough.

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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.

Healey Dell by Attila Meenghan

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Take a journey back in time on the EAST

THE BIG GAMES takes place on

LANCASHIRE RAILWAY. The service

various dates throughout the summer

operates between Heywood and

months. It’s the perfect day out for children

Rawtenstall, with stations at Bury and

and families and all activities are free - just

Ramsbottom. Meet Thomas the Tank

turn up. There's something for all ages, and

Engine and his friends on 6th and 7th

taster sessions will run throughout the days.

August. Or pop along to the family fun weekend, with appearances from Peppa Pig

Activities include Punch and Judy,

and George, which takes place on 27th,

balanceability bikes, sure tracks BMX bikes,

28th and 29th August. Visit

climbing wall, face painting, arts and craft,

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inflatable obstacles, streetgolf and golf

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tasters. There will also be a goody bag for the first 250 visitors.

Flying Scotsman on East Lancs Railway by Terry Angus

SAT 25 JUNE 1pm - 5pm Littleborough Sports Centre SUN 26 JUNE 1pm - 5pm Middleton Arena SAT 9 JULY 1pm - 5pm Touchstones Rochdale & Broadfield Park SUN 10 JULY 1pm - 5pm Queen's Park, Heywood Big Games

Big Games

Queens Park, Heywood

HOLLINGWORTH LAKE, Littleborough, is a popular picnic spot! The Visitor’s Centre is SATURDAY 23RD JULY will see the

This Grade 2 listed park is of major landscape

home to a small museum, cafe and gift

Springhill Hospice grounds, transformed

and historical importance, with gardens and a

shop, plus lots of guides to help you explore

into a picture perfect SUMMER

lake to enjoy. The park also still features some

the area. The Water Activity Centre also

SERENADE. Bring along a picnic, a blanket

fine original buildings and structures

provides a range of activities for all abilities,

and some friends… sit back, relax and listen

including the Lodge House and the Victoria

including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.

to the beautiful sounds of the Greater

Fountain. Events are held every weekend and

Manchester Police Male Voice Choir, The

the park can also be the starting point for

GMP Band and the amazing vocals of local

walks into the Ashworth Valley and along the

choir, The Voice. Arrive 6pm for 6.30pm

River Roch.

start. Tickets: £7 (inc glass of wine)

Overlooking the beautiful Irwell valley,

available from Fundraising on 01706 641790.

BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY (Bury Old Road, Edenfield) is a charity committed

QUEEN’S PARK, in Heywood, is packed full

to caring for rescued dogs, cats, farm

of things to do, with an activity centre, visitor’s

animals and small pets. The sanctuary is

centre, cafe, tennis courts and plenty of

open to visitors everyday 10am-4pm. Log on

wildlife. Queen Victoria originally presented

to www.bleakholt.org or call 0844 257

the park to the people of Heywood in 1879.

0411 for more information.

Rochdale’s award winning Arts and Heritage Centre, TOUCHSTONES (The Esplanade) has something for everyone, come rain or shine, with a ‘hands on’ museum for all the family, four exciting art galleries and a local studies centre. In Local Studies, families can research their family history together, find out the history of your house or the area you live in. Open 7 days a week.

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RECORD BREAKING CHARITY BOOST The Mayor and Mayoress Surinder & Cecile Biant recently held a charity ball at Rochdale Town Hall to celebrate their year in office.

The event saw performances from rising local star Lydia Gillibrand, European brass champions Wardle Youth Band, and new eight-piece, Soul City Sounds during a sixcourse gourmet meal in the magnificent setting of the Great Hall. Coronation Street

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star Julie Goodyear was also among the guests, who later received a Mayor’s award, along with others such as 11-year-old Olympic medalist Adam Kelly.

The fundraising for the year amounts to over ÂŁ46,000, surpassing the total raised in any other Rochdale mayoral year. Funds will be shared out between Springhill Hospice, Petrus, Rochdale Deaf Children, Pakeeza Womens Group and Shopmobility.

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WALTER KERSHAW An Artist Of Worldwide Importance

I MUST HAVE GONE PAST WALTER KERSHAW’S STUDIO ON TODMORDEN ROAD LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF TIMES SINCE I MOVED TO ROCHDALE. FINALLY, EARLIER IN THE YEAR, SEEING THE ‘OPEN’ SIGN ON THE DOOR, I STOPPED AND WENT IN. Ignore the Walter Kershaw that you may have read about in the local press, you need to meet him in real life. Walter, to coin an overused expression, is simply unique. No-one else in this country has made such an impact with public art.

Millions of people have seen his large murals at Trafford Park, in London and as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil.

Walter’s base in the old Co-op at 193 Todmorden Road in Littleborough is an Aladdin’s cave of pictures of all sizes and styles, mixed in with books, record sleeves, postcards and photographs. Classical music blares out of an ancient stereo record player and one is transported into this extraordinary creative hub.

One of the first things that Walter shows me is a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, rescued from the now redundant St John's Church in Smallbridge. This copy was painted in 1878 by Ellen Cook, the wife of the vicar of St John's. It was originally displayed behind the altar. Women from Smithy Bridge textile company, Cleland & McIver, have kindly helped with repairing the stitching on the canvas. Walter is painstakingly 16

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Walter showed me a large size book of paintings with the title ‘Fine Art, Street Art’ which is about Dulwich Outdoor Gallery in south London. Walter has painted another restoring this painting which will eventually be

unveiled by Denis Law. Television coverage of

mural on the side of a house; hopefully this

displayed in the United Reform Church in

this event by the BBC led to a lecture tour of

one – unlike its Rochdale predecessor - will be

Victoria Street, Littleborough. It is fascinating

Germany and then the commission for the

here for a very long time. It is a new version of

to see the restoration process, step by step.

mural in Brazil. Because so much of Walter's

‘Landscape With Windmills Near Haarlem’,

Walter thinks that this copy is of very high

work is public art and on permanent view, his

originally painted by Jacob van Ruisdel in the

quality with great attention placed on the

paintings have probably had a bigger

mid-17th century and copied by John

portraits of Jesus and his disciples, their hand

audience than virtually any other artists.

Constable 180 years later. Walter's version –

gestures and the table cloth. The painting certainly deserves restoring.

In complete contrast, Walter is also working on his own painting entitled ‘Post Traumatic Stress Disorder’. This is an attack on the over use of signs and instructions in our public spaces. Walter is particularly incensed that prohibition signs are close to Rochdale's famous War Memorial, an Edgar Lutyens design. The painting is a provocative piece which got me thinking - as art is often meant to – about the society that we live in.

I asked Walter if he had any advice for budding young artists in Rochdale. He told me

Born in Rochdale, Walter attended De la

nearly 200 years after Constable – transforms the windmill into a wind-farm!

that these youngsters require determination

Salle College in Pendleton, where he excelled

and need to “stick at it”! It is easy to assume

at art, after giving up Latin! After studying art

that Walter has had a smooth ride through his

world class artist living and working in the

at O-level and A-level, he went to study for an

career with his public commissions and

borough. But the icing on the cake is that

Honours degree in Fine Art at King's College,

celebrity clients. But I am certain that this is not

Walter welcomes visitors to his studio; just look

Durham.

the case. It is quite clear that Walter is a very

and see if the Open sign is visible – and go in

busy and prolific artist; he fills books with notes

and say hello. Just like I did!

Older Style readers will remember the

and sketches whenever he goes out. He works

‘Inside Out’ house in Rochdale that was

all the time and is constantly observing and

commissioned by BBC2 for their Terra Firma

recording onto paper what he sees. Walter's

series in the 1970's. This unique project,

specialism is figure painting and portraits. A

showing the inside rooms of a house, but

drawing of two young women walking through

painted on the end wall of a terraced house,

the Exchange Shopping Centre catches my

was Walter's first major public work. The

eye. Walter has made prints, before colouring

Trafford Park mural, opposite White City and

each copy by hand in different shades.

close to Manchester United's ground was

In Rochdale we are privileged to have a

Richard Lysons

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Rochdale Manager Keith Hill

REWARDING SEASON FOR THE DALE Style’s guest writer, Max Hartle (left), with Rochdale AFC player Peter Vincenti.

For around 8 years, I have been following the Dale. At times it has been frustrating, but the 2015/16 has, overall, seen yet another great innings for the Blues.

All images by JMSportPix

A repeat fixture from last season saw us beat Peterborough United comfortably in the first game of the home season and hopes were high for us, having narrowly missed out on a play-off spot to Chesterfield the season previous.

Rochdale entered September, having amassed ten points from a possible fifteen, a 3-0 victory over Keith Hill’s old club Barnsley being a particular highlight. An average September which included defeat to the would be runners-up Burton was followed by a rather unsatisfactory October, the Dale losing two and drawing four of their league matches. We did, however, deliver the goods in the FA Cup first round thanks to a healthy 3-1 win over Swindon and the rest of November served Dale well, with two strong victories over Port Vale and strugglers Doncaster. December included a tidy victory over relegation candidates Colchester, an inevitably postponed Boxing Day fixture, and a narrow defeat to bitter rivals Bury in the cup (let’s not dwell on this one too much!). We entered the new year with a solid thirty one points, sitting in thirteenth position.

D

ale restarted their campaign very well, putting high-flyers Walsall on the receiving end of a 3-0 thumping on their own turf.

January victory over league leaders Burton served as mere consolation for the Dale, who started the game fresh from an embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Barnsley (whoops!).

February was an arduous one for Keith Hill’s Barmy Army, picking up a paltry two points from a possible twelve and suffering a poor defeat to bottom of the league Crewe

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Alexandra in the process; a game which certainly raised a few eyebrows among the Dale faithful.

However, we seemed to book our ideas up towards the end of the month with a pleasing victories over both Fleetwood and Sheffield United.

The months of March and April saw a super spell for Rochdale, back to back victories over two local foes, namely Bury and Oldham, were the icing on the cake. By mid April, Dale had earnt a deserved seventeen extra

points and enjoyed a meteoric rise to eighth place, just four points off the last play-off spot. A much needed win over Gillingham failed to materialise and defeat to Port Vale put an end Dale’s play off hopes. However, we had risen to an excellent position considering performances had initially been somewhat inconsistent.

Although we had little to play for other than pride, last day triumph over already relegated Colchester provided season closure for us Dale fans and we were all very proud to

Donal McDermott in action for the Dale

Ian Henderson in action for the Dale against Swindon

Jamie Allen

Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis

find out that the team had surpassed last season’s points total, setting a new record and raising the bar for next season.

The relative success of 2015/16 would not have been possible without sensible management from Keith Hill and his team and the continued development of the players. Hilly’s signings have proved to be prudent; Donal McDermott and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing have added invaluable creativity and pace and the arrival of Niall Canavan sured up

our defence. Fan favourites such as Ian Henderson, Jamie Allen and Josh Lillis have had solid seasons and Callum Camps, a product of our own academy, has taken the opportunity of first team football very well and has produced some absolutely sterling performances and cracking goals.

Ultimately, our realistic goal has been achieved. We have once again finished in the top half, and we are continuing to establish ourselves as a League One club. I doubt there are many Dale fans who are dissatisfied with the team’s finish this season. It is a much loved topic of debate among us supporters how we’d actually fare in the Championship. Look at Yeovil two seasons ago. They were deservedly promoted from League One and suffered the effects of a massive wage bill when they came straight back down.

For sure, the experience of the big teams and stadiums would be one to treasure, but considering we work on a small budget

even by League Two standards, I wonder whether the extra investment needed would be a step too far.

Next season will present more challenges, with clubs now willing to spend more and more money on player recruitment. It is important that Dale recruit, having already lost two of their defenders, and continue to nurture the hot prospects who could make the first team very soon.

We’re progressing well. Up the Dale.

Max Hartle

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Michael James Ratu II in action for the Hornets against Glos All Golds

Rochdale Hornets Coach Alan Kilshaw

All images by JMSportPix Joe Philbin in action against for the Hornets against French side Toulouse Olympique

Mark Wynn - Chairman, Rochdale Hornets

STING ‘EM HORNETS!

If, at the start of the season you asked even the most optimistic hornets fan if they thought we would go into June undefeated in the League, they would have questioned your knowledge of the game and probably checked what you had been drinking!

As it is, that is exactly what has happened

- 8 wins and a draw from 9 outings, with the only point dropped being against French

Champions and now League 1 challengers

Toulouse Olympique XIII.

The impressive on-field performance is

matched by the progress the club is making

off the field.

Rochdale13, the Hornets media arm is

producing fantastic results with video

interviews, online commentary of away

games, increased social media presence,

fantastic graphics and all aided by superb

action photography supplied by JMSportPix. The Rochdale Hornets Sporting

and the 2nd is a feasibility study around our

training facility at Mossway, in Middleton.

Both of these pieces of research will

Foundation is carrying out a huge amount of

help the team, lead by our Head Coach Alan

Trust, goes from strength to strength. The

obvious Rugby League coaching and Touch

and support, rock music competitions and

State of Mind mental health advise.

The Foundation also supports the

Rochdale Hornets Ladies and the newly

formed Rochdale Hornets Wheelchair team,

as well as the inaugural Township ‘Origin’

Series that will see teams representing the 4

townships.

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Hornets and how to improve our attendances

potentially have a huge benefit to the club.

Rugby programmes through to mentoring

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is around ‘brand awareness’ of Rochdale

Foundation, the independent Charitable

work in the community, ranging from the

Samir Tahraoui in action for hornets against South Wales Scorpions

programmes in partnership the University of

The club isn’t sitting on its laurels either;

in September two major research

All the off-field activities though are to

Kilshaw to deliver the best results on the field.

It is worth remembering that it is 97

years since a Rochdale Hornets team

finished top of a division. That is a long time

between drinks!

There is still a long way to go, with

many hurdles to face, but there is no doubt

we are going to try with everything we have

to change that particular statistic.

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

AUTHOR LYN FARRELL

Style caught up with Littleborough-born author, Lyn Farrell, following the publication of her fantastic debut novel ‘The Wacky Man’.

The publication comes after Lyn was named winner of the Luke Bitmead Writer’s Bursary 2015. Chosen from a shortlist of ten unpublished authors, Farrell received a cheque for £2,500 as well as a publishing contract with Legend Press for her “original, unique and daring" debut novel.

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Style: Where did you originally find

Booker nominated and Baileys longlisted, so I

‘The Wacky Man’?

me so much about structuring and editing and

the inspiration for your debut novel

Lyn: It’s inspired by my own childhood. I

wanted to tell a story not often told; to give a

huge, unescapable voice to those too often

silenced - children suffering extreme violence at

home. I wanted to merge my experiences with

my obsession with fiction, so that I could tell a

story the way I wanted, weaving life and

imagination together.

really learnt from one of the masters. She taught

most important of all, she encouraged me to keep

wish I’d written and I can’t wait to read her

new novel, Lesser Bohemians, due out in September 2016.

going. She told me the book was something

What are the best and worst aspects of being

with, I worked hard to send her the best quality

The worst thing is not having enough time in the

special and though I wasn’t confident to start

work I could produce.

How did you feel to be named winner of the

Luke Bitmead Writer’s Bursary?

a published author?

day. I work full time and I’m trying to attend to

all the exciting things around the published book (organising reading events and festivals, writing articles and so on). This leaves me much less

I like to describe it as a state of blissful shock. I

time to write the next book. I’ve been getting by

in, I’d get an exciting and mysterious email from

would be ecstatic if I suddenly only needed four

copies’ and it would feel completely surreal

seven or eight!

it, in the same vein as ‘A Girl is a Half Formed

over the panic of knowing the book would be

There are so many best things. Firstly, finding

appeals to any reader who is not afraid of tough

about amazing opportunities, but I didn’t know

How would you describe the book and

what type of audience do you think it most

appeals to?

I would describe it as literary fiction, a novel

where the reader feels the book as much as reads

Thing’ or ‘The Colour Purple’. I would hope it

subjects in fiction because it was as important for

me to achieve beauty within the prose as it was

to resist shying away from the subject matter.

How long did it take you to write?

It took ten long years. I didn’t take any creative

couldn’t believe it at first and every time it sank

the publishers about ‘cover reveals’ or ‘proof

again. I’ve enjoyed it all immensely - once I got

on less sleep that usual for the past month. I or five hours sleep a night instead of my

‘out there’. I knew that winning would bring

out that people like the book and are being

quite what to expect. I’ve now been launched

with all the people I have, novelists and readers

into the creative writing world and already I’ve

connected with some incredible novelists. I am

really grateful and extremely happy.

The Wacky Man has received brilliant initial

moved by it is wonderful. Secondly, connecting

and reviewers, the whole team at Legend Press

and with Elaine from the Luke Bitmead Trust.

I’ve got my first reading events and festivals

coming up soon which I’m wholeheartedly

looking forward to and no doubt there will be

writing courses until very recently, so I just

reviews, following the launch last month. Did

about seven years. I had so many false starts with

No, I didn’t expect anything like this. It was

What advice would you give to

reviews with a ‘tour de force’ description. I

Find mentorship, either through a writing group

real?!’ I am even more blown away by Clio’s

cost me so little (£9 or so a month) and there are

learned how to write by making mistakes for

the novel and had to put so much text aside that

wasn’t working. I also undertook so many

rewrites of pieces that were almost there, but not

quite, and the editing, from mentorship to

publisher, was another year at least. I wish I’d

realised that I was learning how to be a good

writer as it felt like a whole lot of failure at the

time. Now that I know I am learning all the time,

I’m encouraged to explore more ideas.

How did you motivate yourself to keep going

and finish writing the book?

you expect it to be as successful as it has been?

bizarre seeing my name in the Daily Mail Online

emailed Lucy at Legend press to say ‘Is this

endorsement and Annabel Abb’s quote (she won

the Impress prize for her brilliant, debut novel

‘The Joyce Girl). All the reviews from the blog

tour, Goodreads and Amazon reviewers mean the

world to me make me very emotional, in a good

other great surprises along the way. aspiring writers?

or one to one. My mentorship was invaluable yet free options out there for anyone on a tight

budget (for example the Womentoring project).

Mentorship will teach you how to approach your

work more critically and objectively, help you

develop a whole raft of editing skills and

way. I read them and feel “Ah, it was worth all

becoming better at working to deadlines.

all the readers who have taken on the book and

Do you have plans for a sequel or other

those years and all that work”. I’m indebted to

future novels?

I couldn’t give it up no matter how much I tried.

written such wonderful things about it.

the way I ‘saw’ it in my mind onto the page. I put

Who is your favourite author?

thought about it until this point but I’ll definitely

even a few years at one point, but it refused to

many to name’ because I’ve have hundreds of

working on my second novel, exploring the

I would get frustrated when I wasn’t able to get

it to one side so many times, for weeks, months,

leave and kept simmering away in my mind. I’d

find myself jotting down notes on a bus or eating

meals and even waking up in the night to

scribble something down. I was then fortunate

enough to stumble across Clio Gray, through the

HISSAC mentoring service who supported me

for the last eighteen months of writing. Clio’s

novel, ‘The Anatomist’s Dream, was Man

Until a few weeks ago I would have said ‘too

favourites, from the classics to 1970’s feminist

sci-fi and everything in between. However my

A few people have asked about a sequel. I hadn’t consider it. It will have to wait as I’m currently

healing powers of unusual friendship. It’s also an ambition of mine to write a comic novel and I’m

current favourite is Eimear McBride. Her novel

obsessed with flash fiction and silly poetry, so

astonishing. I spent the first few pages going

few years.

‘A Girl is a Half Formed Thing’ is simply

‘What the hell is this?’ and then, suddenly, I got

it and it’s this bone achingly sad, beautifully

crafted, work of art. It is absolutely the novel I

lots of projects to keep me busy over the next

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Jenny Eclair confirmed for Rochdales literature feast - FUNNY

Joanne Harris - AUTHOR (Image courtesy of Kyte Photography)

BOOK YOURSELF IN! ROCHDALE’S LITERATURE FEAST RETURNS THE FIRST NAMES FOR THE 2016 ROCHDALE LITERATURE & IDEAS FESTIVAL HAVE BEEN REVEALED. THE FESTIVAL RUNS FROM WEDNESDAY 19 TO MONDAY 24 OCTOBER AND ORGANISERS ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL ARE PROMISING A DOUBLE HELPING OF ARTS FOR ALL AGES.

To celebrate Ann Cleeves' 30th book in 30 years, the festival will host an afternoon tea with the much-loved author of the Vera and Shetland novels, now huge TV drama hits on ITV and BBC. Over tea and cake, Ann, one of Britain’s most successful crime fiction novelists will share stories of her career, how she writes the perfect crime and what it's like having her characters brought to life on

The event will feature comedian, author, columnist and broadcaster Mark Steel with his new stand-up show – ‘Who do I think I am?’. The show, based on the enthralling and hilarious story of his adoption and search for his parents has won rave reviews since it premiered at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Previously, Mark has written and presented ‘Mark Steel’s in Town’ on BBC Radio 4 and toured it live around the UK. He also presented the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC2, is a

the big screen.

Also look out for Joanne Harris (MBE) writer of novels, including Chocolat, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.

Her books are now published in over 50 countries and have won a number of British and international awards.

The full programme will be announced in

regular on BBC1’s ‘Have I Got News for You’ and Radio 4’s The News

late July, covering drama, comedy, music,

Quiz. As a best-selling author his books include ‘Mark Steel’s in Town’,

theatre, films, visual arts and Roald Dahl

‘What’s Going On?’ and ‘It’s Not a Runner Bean’ - his autobiographies.

Also confirmed is comedian, novelist and

issues such as, ‘is swearing better than

actress Jenny Eclair, best known for her

crying?’, ‘HRT or boxercise?’, and ‘the

television roles in ‘Grumpy Old Women’ and

stigma surrounding the ageing process’.

‘Loose Women.’ Jenny will perform her

She voiced the thoughts of Grumpy Old

stand-up show ‘How To Be A Middle Aged

Women for years but is also a best-selling

Woman (Without Going Insane)’ at

author of six books including ‘The Book of

Middleton Arena on Sunday 23 October. In

Bad Behaviour’ and ‘Life, Death and Vanilla

the show she’ll be putting middle age under

Slices’. Her most recent title, called ‘Moving’

the microscope and tackling questions and

was published last year.

themed children’s shows.

The festival will include guest speakers, authors and writers and aims to celebrate and promote the Maskew Collection of classic literature and philosophy at Rochdale Central Library, encouraging people to engage in reading and thinking. It will include events at venues in Rochdale town centre and boroughwide.

Find out more and book tickets at

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TRANSFORMING ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE

If you haven’t ventured into the town centre in the last few weeks you may be in for a surprise! The award-winning project to re-open Rochdale’s River Roch and expose the town’s historic bridge is now complete.

Revealing the Roch

Some exciting new shops, businesses and restaurants have also opened their doors and latest figures show that footfall in Rochdale Town Centre is up by almost 10%; proof that the ongoing £250 million regeneration project, which has seen the area change beyond recognition since 2010, is certainly having a positive effect.

Rochdale is now the only borough in Greater Manchester to have a river running through the heart of its town centre, and the re-opening is expected to bring an extra £6.72m into Rochdale’s economy over the next ten years.

Rochdale's historic bridge

The revealing of the Roch is just the latest in Rochdale Borough Council’s regeneration of Rochdale Town Centre, which has already included the new bus station, the award winning council building, customer service centre and central library, Number One Riverside, and the new leisure centre in Entwistle Road.

In contrast to these modern new developments, Rochdale also boasts some incredible heritage, with our Grade I Listed town hall, Saxon church and Grade I Listed war memorial just a stone’s throw from the newly reopened historic bridge.

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With the Metrolink also up and running it is hoped that the mixture of heritage and modern design will entice more tourists and visitors from further afield.

Trees and benches have now been installed around the newly opened river and it is

Plans for the town's new shopping complex, Rochdale Riverside

hoped the river will attract more wildlife, with brown trout, kingfishers, herons and wagtails all being spotted in the area in recent months.

(shoes & bags). Edward Alexander Estate Agents has also taken up residence on Baillie

The town centre is also bursting with vibrant

Street and brand new wine bar Vicolo Del

colour, thanks to the Rochdale Township in

Vino has now opened its doors on Bull Brow.

Bloom team, a community lead group who

The Exchange Shopping Centre has also

work to make our town a more beautiful place

welcomed JD Gyms and the Town Hall has

to live and work. They will be entering a new

opened its new Clock Tower Dining Room.

Town Centre In Bloom competition to be judged in July.

There’s so much going on in Rochdale Town Centre at the moment, but luckily all the

Lower Yorkshire Street and Baillie Street will

information you’ll need is now in one place;

be repaved in traditional York stone later in

Rochdale Town Centre Management’s

the year to complement the area’s heritage. A

fantastic new website

statue dedicated to the late Rochdale-born

(www.rochdaletowncentre.co.uk) has

singer and actress Gracie Fields will also be

everything you need to know on where to eat,

erected in the town hall square in autumn.

drink & shop. You can also keep up to date

The final step in the regeneration project will

about the ongoing regeneration of the town

be the borough’s new shopping and leisure

centre and the exciting calendar of events.

development, ‘Rochdale Riverside’; an exciting complex which will comprise of around 25 retail and leisure units, including retails giants M&S and Next, a six screen Reel cinema and 350-space car park.

Rochdale Town Centre currently boasts over 60 household names and 80 fabulous

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independent shops. That number is set to rise with the latest additions to Yorkshire Street which include CockaDoodleMoo Meat Shack

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ROCHDALE IN THE FRAME

This issue's Rochdale in the Frame is dedicated to the beautiful countryside and wildlife in our borough.

To submit your landscape or wildlife shots (amateur or professional) for our next edition please email features@rochdalestyle.com

Healey Dell by Simon Miller

A Rochdale wood pigeon by Attila Meenghan

Swan by Diane Green

Healey Dell by Curtis Parkhill

Blue tit by Antony Dore

Kingfisher at Hollingworth Lake by Antony Dore

Grey squirrel by Diane Green

Crook Hill Windfarm by John Harris

Gadwalls by Attila Meenghan

Great Crested Grebe by Attila Meenghan

Syke sunset by Mark Jolly

Canada Geese over Syke pond by Mark Jolly

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THE STORY OF THE MONKEY RUN

The name The Monkey Run might ring a bell for some Style readers - it was used to describe a street where teenage boys and girls would promenade trying to attract each other's attention. The Monkey Run was also the name of a band that hailed from Rochdale 30 years ago.

Before the days of the internet and social media, the only way for a local band to get noticed was to play live in pubs and clubs. The next step was usually to try and release a single, hope that legendary DJ, John Peel, would play it on the radio and wait for people to rush to a nearby record shop to buy a copy.

My first encounter with The Monkey Run was when their guitarist, Mark Hodkinson asked me to drive their van to a gig in Calderdale. At the end of the evening it appeared that the band were not going to be paid for their performance. This writer went into the manager's office and politely asked for the fee; it was quickly paid and from then on I became the manager...

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Front Cover of The Monkey Run’s EP ‘Waiting for a 409’: a compilation of their first two singles plus the track ‘The Evil Deceiver’ compiled and released to give the band's music greater exposure worldwide.

The band had just released their first single, ‘I Want The Blood Of A Civil Servant’ on their own label, Intense Records. The first pressing was a DIY operation and I still remember the smell of the glue as each sleeve was folded and stuck together. We sent out review copies and got coverage in the music press; John

heroes on their record sleeves), we cheekily put a photograph of Morrissey on OUR front cover! Morrissey and his record company had loved the idea. The Manchester Evening News proclaimed our record “the best produced independent single of the year”.

Jim Stringer, Dean Morgan and Mark Hodkinson of Rochdale indie band The Monkey Run, celebrating 30 years since the release of their debut single ‘I Want the Blood of a Civil Servant'

Peel played the single on his radio show.

Things were happening!

Later in the summer, the band were invited to support Middleton’s finest – The Chameleons – at Manchester’s International Club. Newly signed by American label Geffen, The Chameleons had a huge cult following, despite not having had a hit record. On Friday 12th September 1986, The Monkey Run found themselves playing to a venue that was sold out; in fact, The Chameleons broke the house record at The International with 1,200 ticket sales. It was a strange and eventful night. In many ways this secondary schoolteacher was way out of his depth in the world of rock 'n' roll, but I muddled my way through. The Chameleons' fans gave the band a fair hearing and we hurried our equipment off stage and through a side exit.

During the autumn half term I went down to London to promote the reissue of the first single. I managed to get an appointment at Radio One with a stand-in producer for Janice Long’s Evening Show. He seemed intrigued that a schoolteacher was moonlighting as a band manager and we had an enjoyable chat.

The record was duly played the next evening.

In the New Year of 1987 the band recorded their second single, ‘Falling Upstairs’ in Suite 16 Studios off Drake Street. The producer, Dave Fielding of The Chameleons, transformed – with the help of CJ the engineer – a good song into a magnificent recording. In a tribute to The Smiths (who put their iconic

In the Easter holidays I went down again to Radio One and met up with my producer contact. He persuaded Janice Long's producer, Mike Hawkes, to listen to the record; luckily Mike liked it too! The record was played on Janice's show a few days later.

Radio One Evening Show. We were having our fifteen minutes of fame!

Eighteen months after The Monkey Run’s first appearance at The International Club, I received a phone call at school during a staff training day. It was The International, offering us a support spot at the next Stone Roses gig. It was fantastic news and just the break we needed. At the time The Stone Roses were huge in Manchester, attracting sell-out crowds, despite being unsigned at the time to a record company. Again, like at The Chameleons gig, we were playing support to a band with a devoted following. The Roses's fans were pressed right up to the front of the stage waiting for their idols to appear, but we got a good reception. I have a cassette of The Monkey Run's performance and it still sounds great! The Stone Roses, though, were clearly set for much, much greater things. They were soon signed to Silvertone Records, going on to play Alexandra Palace and Spike Island.

We were offered a Back Cover of The Monkey Run’s EP ‘Waiting for a 409’: with a picture of the band as they were 30 years ago. session for Janice Long's programme; that is, an opportunity to record four songs in the BBC studios for But this was the peak of The Monkey Run's future broadcast. We were booked in at the career. The band played a few more small BBC's famous Maida Vale Studios, for a gigs, but eventually broke up. All the band are Sunday in June. Everyone from The Beatles to now doing interesting things; the singer/ David Bowie had recorded sessions at Maida bassist, Jim Stringer, is a creative strategist for Vale over the years. We couldn't believe that an advertising agency, the guitarist, Mark we were in the same studios that all our music Hodkinson, is a print and broadcast journalist heroes had used. I still have some BBC paper for The Times and BBC radio and the cups that we took as souvenirs. keyboard player, Dean Morgan, is a volunteer The producer and the engineer were with The Growth Project in Rochdale. We meet up every so often and look back fondly typically cool with us at the start of the afternoon but became more pleasant as time on the days of The Monkey Run. Meanwhile wore on. The band recorded four songs and I the original 7 inch singles are offered for silly even joined in on the chorus of one of them, prices on eBay! The Monkey Run's songs can ‘Big Love Thing’. It was a long, laborious be heard on the internet with tracks on Last process with a break at teatime which was FM and Youtube. dictated by union rules! We finished at about Richard Lysons midnight. Two weeks later on July 15th 1987 our session was played on Janice Long's www.rochdalestyle.com

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They currently have the largest collection in Manchester, offering over 110 different Yankee scents, including all the limited edition, collector’s edition and USA exclusives.

Customers are offered 25% off any Fragrances of the Month. This month scents are Summer Scoop, Black Cherry and Sweet Apple.

Yankee Heaven are also stockists of Bomb cosmetics, Candleberry, Country candles, Lamp Berger of Paris, Bridge water candles, MilleFiori, Greenleaf scented sachets, Irish Fairy Door Company and Wild Berry incense sticks.

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A new business venture has meant that for the first time in my driving career, choosing a new car has involved looking at things like towing capacity and kerb weights rather than 0-60 times and BHP figures. Requirements also include plenty of space inside for stock, as well as the ability to cover big distances without breaking the bank, as well as my back. So what did we consider?

BMW X3

Love them or loathe them, the luxury SUV market is growing at an exponential rate. Audi have their Q5, Mercedes have the GLC but my pick of the bunch is the BMW X3. Although the current model has been with us a while it is still the pick of the BMW range for me, which has bloated over the past few years to cater for every niche imaginable.

Inside is spacious and comfortable but the best part is that once unshackled from a trailer it behaves and

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handles just like a normal estate car.

There is little body roll, even from the basic models and whilst the M Sport variants do add some visual pleasantries, the standard models are just as capable.

The only fly, in an otherwise very nice jar of ointment, is the iDrive command system which has been plaguing the BMW line up for some years. No doubt in time it will become intuitive but until that eureka moment occurs it will send you to distraction not a good thing out on the road.

KIA SORENTO

Want a ‘full size’ 4x4 but don’t want to part with enough money to buy a terraced house? Then the Kia may be the solution. With the ability to seat seven, this is the largest of the three cars here.

This third generation Sorento, with us since last year, has a bold and stylish design both inside and out, meaning that it looks and feels much more stylish and accomplished than its predecessors.

It goes beyond the surface though as the drive train and suspension set up gives this the feel of a much more expensive car. Although saying that, keep the spec simple and only go for the extras you really want in order to get best value, both at the time of purchase and when the time comes to part.

Of most importance to private buyers though will be the fact that the Sorento is available with Kia’s standard seven-year warranty. That alone should show you the confidence that Kia has in its reliability and durability of it’s Sorento. Although as my family originates from just outside the Italian port, it does annoy me that Kia continue to miss an ‘r’ out of Sorrento!

SKODA OCTAVIA SCOUT

There is nothing in the rules which says that the ideal tow car needs to be an SUV or traditional 4x4, but there is no mistaking that spreading the traction across four wheels is best. And its not

just me that recommends the Scout the caravan club have named the 2.0TDi model a class winner at its annual Tow Car of the Year Awards for 2016.

The cabin is pretty utilitarian as seems to be de rigour with all products in the Volkswagen family at the moment, though, having said that the controls are well laid out and compared to the BMW system are a joy to behold.

The ride is firm but not spineshatteringly so and there’s absolutely loads of space in the boot, expanding exponentially more once the back seats goes down.

Whatever you decide is the tow car of your dreams, please make sure your licence covers you to drive legally. Rules changed after 1st January 1997, so if you took your test after this time you’ll be significantly restricted as to the total weight your ‘train’ can be and how it can be made up.

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Anti-ageing eauty tips

Is your reflection letting you down?

Have you looked in the mirror and noticed your skin changing?

Have fine lines started to appear?

Is your skin looking dull, thin and transparent?

Perhaps you have noticed unwanted hair?

Pigmentation and dark patches?

Don’t worry there is something you can do! The above are all signs of ageing, a natural process which we know is determined by our genes (thanks Mum and Dad). However there is a second type of ageing which is not predetermined and can be controlled – extrinsic ageing. Extrinsic ageing is caused by external factors which our skin faces every day; Factors such as pollution, sun exposure, heating and air conditioning. If we don’t protect our skin against these factors it can lead to the premature ageing of our skin and a disappointing reflection when we look in the mirror.

Premature ageing is not something we have to sit back and accept - we can prevent it by controlling these external aggressors. The biggest factor to cause premature ageing is sun damage. A few unprotected minutes in the sun can lead to noticeable unwanted damage to our skin namely in the form of age spots (hyper – pigmentation), freckles, blotches and dehydration lines/fine lines. The most serious affect from intentional tanning without protection is of course skin cancer; a highly preventable cancer which if left untreated could be fatal.

Remember UVA and UVB rays are in the air all the time, not just in hot climates. We need to protect our skin everyday with a high factor SPF that will block out these harmful rays and prevent

damage to our skin. I would recommend Darphin SPF 30 or 50 - it smells and feels luxurious, as well as protecting the skin from harmful damage.

What can YOU do to prevent premature ageing?

• Use a high quality and high factor SPF SPF50 is preferable • Wear a hat to keep your face protected from direct sunlight • Avoid deliberate tanning (use a false tan such as St Tropez everyday moisturiser for the face) • Use a sophisticated skincare range and ensure you use it daily • Address any skin concerns with your beauty therapist in your facial appointment • Use an anti-dark spot treatment to address concerns regarding hyper pigmentation (Try Melaperfect anti-dark spot treatment) Remember, you can buy a new dress, new shoes, brand new luscious make up but… you cannot replace your face! Keep your beautiful skin protected this summer.

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Style’s Top Wedding Tips

The average wedding now costs over £21,000 according to experts. Starting your married life with huge debts is not an ideal situation so instead of stretching beyond your limits, look at other ways to cut costs…

First, work out a budget you can afford. Once you know your budget, you’ll need to prioritise. Maybe you want to splash out on a honeymoon abroad or a professional photographer? Or does a stunning venue top your wish list? Trade one item for another to see how far that budget will stretch.

Do things a little differently… find high street bargains for your bridesmaid dresses, or have a buffet or barbeque instead of a sit-down meal.

With costs per head ranging from £40 to over £100, trimming the guest list can save you thousands. You can also save a fortune by picking an unpopular season or date to get married. Getting hitched outside of peak season or Mondays to Thursdays can cut the cost of the reception venue by up to half.

Make your own table decorations and invites. Pinterest is a fantastic and easyto-use website and app for ideas. Use it for DIY inspiration and to set up mood boards. Sharing your Pinterest board with close family and friends is also a great way to encourage them to be a part of your wedding planning.

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ROCHDALE COUPLE LAUNCH THEIR OWN MICRO BREWERY

Husband and wife team Ken and Jenny Lynch have recently launched Serious Brewing Company, Rochdale’s latest brewery.

They had been enthusiastic home brewers for several years and spent the previous year researching and refining a small range of premium quality beers that they are now producing from their micro-brewery site in Rochdale.

Serious Brewing Company is now producing bottle-conditioned beers, which draw influences from traditional British ale, US craft beers and artisanal Belgian beers. The bottles are currently available from Cocktail's off-license in Littleborough, Kwoff in Bury, House of Beer in Ramsbottom and Drink?, Parcel Bar and the Fox an Goose in Hebden Bridge.

They also currently supply two of their beers in cask, and hit the ground running in March when their first cask beer, Moonlight - a 4.5% stout, was voted Beer of the Festival at Oldham Beer Festival. The beers

have been on the bar at the Baum, The Flying Horse, The Old Post Office micropub in Rochdale and, slightly further afield, at The Fox and Goose, and Calan’s in Hebden Bridge, the Ashton Arms in Oldham and Brink in Manchester city centre.

Serious Brewing Company is very keen to support the Rochdale economy and the local area and sources many of its resources locally.

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THEATRE REVIEW LOOKING FOR LOVE

BY RAYMOND HOPKINS ST ANN’S PLAYERS Hopkins’ play is excellently crafted, clever and hilarious as it tracks Molly’s journey to winning back her confidence and her life.

Producer Dave Stopford assembled a talented cast who took on this well written romantic comedy with real gusto. The story revolves around the central character Molly Beale, played with great confidence by Joanne Frost. She finds that after twenty-one

years of marriage her husband James, played with great duplicity by Ian Mansfield, has walked out on her. After four months of being alone enters good friend and confidante Fiona, played by Sue Howarth, who convinces Molly to try the ‘six-step miracle cure’ for abandoned wives. The six steps include visiting a health Spa, drinking for three days and being pro-active rather than reactive. The plot revolves around Molly taking the six steps which results, not only in getting her husband to come back, but she also has two other

suitors vying for her affection. Fiona is helped on her journey by a strong cast which includes Michaela Kitchen as Claire Pearson, Judith Mansfield as Nancy Groves, Annette Nodwell as Lyn Harris, Dave Fielding as Paul Tritton, Tim Kieley as The Rev Thomas and Clive Hartley as Steve Miles. The audience thoroughly enjoyed this slick production, with its twists and turns, by St Ann’s Players, and will no doubt be looking forward to their next production in October.

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WHAT DO YOU HAVE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NORTON GRANGE HOTEL

MANCHESTER ROAD, CASTLETON, ROCHDALE, M24 2RB.

SUNDAY & MONDAY 3rd & 4th JULY 10.30 TO 4.00

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

At least 10 times face value

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

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

Telephone: 07966 415856, for personal attention

SUNDAY & MONDAY 3rd & 4th JULY

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DINE iN StYLe the GooD FooD gUiDe tHe oxFoRD

Team McNeeney are now in their third successful year at The Oxford, sporting a range of cask ales and fabulous wines alongside a dedicated gin & tonic menu. Offering great pub food with a modern twist; From burgers nights and eyes bigger than your belly homemade pies to inventive salad and fragrant foreign fish stews, their menu and famous specials board have got you covered.

Home cooked food is served until 9pm Monday to Saturday and 7pm on Sundays. The Oxford also has a large outdoor space for dining and drinking this summer.

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

the oxford 662 Whitworth Road Rochdale oL12 0tB 01706 345709

tHe BaUM

Purveyors of Quality Food, Wine & Real Ale.

Situated next to the CO-OP museum in a conservation area, The Baum has a welcoming oldie world ambience, with wooden floors and old enamel adverts. The quality bar menu, served all day 7 days a week, consists of light lunches, traditional dishes and tapas. The Baum offers an excellent selection of world beers on draught & bottles plus 8 ever changing guest cask ales & cider. Featured in ‘The Good Beer Guide’ for the last six years, winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2012.

Rochdale Ghost Walks start from outside The Baum on the first and third Thursday of every month - £5pp.

the Baum 33-37 toad Lane, Rochdale.

01706 352 186 www.thebaum.co.uk

tHe HeaLeY

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

Steeped in history The Healey, like its sister pub The Baum, has a real welcoming feel.

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

172 Shawclough Road Shawclough, Rochdale oL12 6LW Book on 01706 645 453 thehealeyshawclough@hotmail.com

CLoCK toWeR DiNiNg RooM

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

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

tHe PeaCoCK RooM

The Peacock Room at Crimble Hall has now firmly placed itself amongst the region’s fine dining culinary elite. With 2 AA Rosette's and 2 Michelin Knives and Forks it has become the Deckers Group’s premier fine-dining restaurant and the highest AA rated restaurant in Rochdale.

The Peacock Room uses only the finest ingredients featuring the best cuts of meat prepared in our own butchery department to create a variety of sumptuous dishes to ensnare the senses. Their extended wine list will provide you the opportunity to combine our dishes with a variety of wines from around the world. They are passionate about the quality of ingredients they use and work closely with local suppliers to ensure the dishes are to a consistently high standard. The constantly evolving menu encapsulates modern English cuisine with a contemporary twist. Watch out for their regular special offers and themed evenings, details of which can be found on the website bookings can be made online or over the phone.

the Peacock Room – Crimble Hall – Bamford – oL11 4aD - thepeacockroom.com - 01706 368591

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tHe WateRSiDe BaR ReStaURaNt

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

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

CeNetta itaLiaN RiStoRaNte

Cenetta means delicious dinner in Italian and they certainly offer that! “La buona cucina rende allegri” – laughter is brightest where food is the best. Enjoy their gorgeous authentic Italian dishes with your family and friends. Their chefs use only the finest ingredients, with just a hint of magic to create a beautiful menu of dishes for you to enjoy.

It’s not just their pasta they’re proud of. Try one of their sharing dishes, designed for those who like to share food with those that they love. They also have a great choice of pizzas available, baked on authentic thin, crispy bases with a variety of toppings to choose from.

Select a bottle from their great Italian wine list, or enjoy a tasty Italian beer or cocktail.

Whether it’s a mid-week family supper, or a celebratory Italian feast you are after, break bread with your loved ones at Cenetta.

Cenetta – the Royal toby hotel – Manchester Road – Castleton – oL11 3HF Cenetta.co.uk – 01706 861861

RoSe ' N ' BoWL CaRVeRY

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

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

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www.truetasteofindia.co.uk Mon - Thurs 5-12 / Fri & Sat 5-1 / Sun 4-12

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STYLE GOOD FOOD

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COCKADOODLEMOO LEVANTER FINE FOODS 3-5 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1BH 01706 668642

10 SQUARE ST, RAMSBOTTOM, BURY, BL0 9BE

01706 551530

We ventured into Ramsbottom early one Sunday evening with some trepidation. Keen to show our visitors from London what culinary delights the North has to offer, we head straight to the small but ever popular tapas bar on Square Street, Levanter. I knew that we weren’t guaranteed to get a table, since the glowing review from critical heavyweight Jay Rayner sent many foodies on a pilgrimage to this small town, and Levanter don’t take bookings.

I’ve always thought that summer bank holidays were made for lazy days, beer gardens and BBQ’s. But in reality I spent the last long weekend navigating my way round the aisles of B&Q. After my third DIY trip of the day, I was in desperate need of a pit stop and it was time for something grilled!

I stepped through the doorway of CockaDoodleMoo into a cool industrial haven, the interior adorned with wooden pallets and corrugated metal. What a transformation from the dingy days of Yates’s Wine Lodge; I was suitably impressed. The place was ship-shape and ready for business with every sauce bottle standing to attention on the neatly laid tables.

The vast menu takes some digesting so we were grateful for the friendly recommendations from the staff. After some intense discussion we plumped for the St Louis Ribs and Crispy Buffalo Wings (£18.50).

When the waiter brought two wet wipes over with the food, I knew I was onto a winner! The wings were swimming in a deliciously thick BBQ sauce and the tender rib meat was smoked to perfection. Served with a 52

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tray of rainbow Cajun style rice and a dollop of crunchy house slaw, the dish was almost big enough to share. But not wanting to miss out I also ordered the taco combo, filled with a generous helping of spiced chilli beef and pulled pork (£5.25) and a side of giant Cajun onion rings (£2.95) to dunk in the tangy peach & scotch bonnet sauce. All this washed down with a gloriously creamy Oreo cookie milkshake (£3.95).

Stepping out onto Yorkshire Street, it’s exciting to see the regeneration of the town centre take shape, with the promise of a cinema and retail complex to follow, CockaDoodleMoo is a Rochdale pioneer for the next generation, and it’s finger licking good!

Sarah Murphy

It turned out that I needn’t have worried. I’d seen some rumblings on social media that the weekly delivery of Galician steaks had been delayed, so the Sunday special 1kg rib eye was unfortunately off the menu. I can only assume that this warning had steered a few red blooded regulars away from Levanter this week, as we were promptly shown to a table for four when we arrived.

The menu is simple and seasonal. The choices change each week with only a couple of favourites allowed to stay on for another week, and I can see why the homemade morcilla and the Portuguese sardines with romesco salsa get a second chance.

Along with the Spanish equivalent of black pudding (morcilla) which was delicately topped with a runny Goosnargh egg, we also plumped for another Mediterranean staple – the potato tortilla, which oozed magnificently as we quartered it. The charred spring onions had a lovely sweet crunch to them as we dunked them greedily into another pot of salsa. Then along came the octopus from Getaria with Cypress potatoes, crab, roast garlic and peppers, and the light and crispy deep fried seafood which we plunged into a thick squid ink alioli. Both of the fish dishes were presented so perfectly on the plate, they looked too good to eat, at least without photographing them first of course!

Levanter became hugely popular in a very short space of time, meaning it’s usually a very busy place, but luckily for us, they have now expanded round the corner with Baratxuri serving up bite sized Spanish pintxo to accompany a cold glass of Alhambra.

Sarah Murphy

Clock Tower Dining Room

A fresh, new restaurant

NOW OPEN in Rochdale Town Hall Breakfast • Lunch • Afternoon Tea

Opening Times Monday - Friday Breakfast: 9am - 11am • Lunch: 12pm - 3.30pm Saturday - Sunday Closed

Try our quick eats and lighter bites - served all day!

01706 924772 rochdale.gov.uk/clocktower

WINES for the SUMMER£ Style’s wine columnist, Jo Burnett, has worked in the wine industry for the last 10 years and is passionate about bringing great quality wine to you at the right price. Having spent quite some time slurping, she hopes to put some of this passion to good use, bringing excellent wine to Rochdale with the Deckers Wine Club. Every issue, Jo will bring Style readers a couple of specially selected wines, chosen for their top quality and exceptional value.

HELLO ROCHDALE STYLE READERS, AND FELLOW WINE DRINKERS!

W

ith the weather finally prevailing, I have been dreaming of lazy sunny afternoons in the garden; BBQ’s, reading in the sun, and warm evenings keep me outside. But what should we be drinking? White seems to be the obvious choice, but with so many bland bottles on supermarket shelves, let’s look for an alternative.

Rose wine really fits the bill - some of the biggest wine brands are dominant for Rose - but the market which grew to 13% of all wine bought in the UK, is now in decline.

The style of sweet, Californian rose is switching into other drinks, but the rose that inspired this style was, of course, Provence Rose. I am talking about real, traditional rose, grown in the South of France, where the warm climate leads to the production of perfect wines for a sunny afternoon.

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The wine itself can be made of up to 13 different varieties of grape, but is mostly likely to be Grenache and Cinsault.

Provence Rose is light, crisp, refreshing, delicate and salmon pink in colour. 90% of the wine produced is drunk in the local area, because the wine fits the occasion & of course the weather perfectly.

The second wine I am suggesting is Fleurie. Light and well suited to summer, matching up to BBQ flavours very well.

Fleurie is one of ten villages in the Beaujolais region classified for producing red wine. Please dismiss any thoughts of Beaujolais Nouveau, which (depending on your age…) was a short-lived fad in the UK. Fleurie is nothing like that!

Beaujolais is made using a different technique, where grapes are fermented whole, rather than crushed, which means the fermentation takes place inside the skin until it bursts. This produces the distinctive flavour of “bubble-gum”, which can be detected on the aroma of the wine. The palate produces red fruits, and violets making for a beautifully complex red.

Both of these are available on the Deckers wine club this month. You can order them over the phone or on Facebook.

The wine club has no membership or obligation to buy. Mixed cases can be ordered by calling us or via our Facebook page and collected in one of our Rochdale branches, The Royal Toby or Crimble Hall.

Here is hoping for a long summer, always with a glass of wine in hand!

Jo Burnett

Look for the discounted decadence symbol on our menu

ORDER 1 COURSE GET 10% OFF ORDER 2 COURSES GET 20% OFF ORDER 3 COURSES GET 30% OFF Dine with us from our a la carte menu and receive a mid-week discount from the dishes marked with our discounted decadence symbol. This offer is available: Wednesday - Friday 12.00 - 2.00pm Wednesday & Thursday 6.30 - 9.00pm This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer, loyalty card discount or set menu. All guests dining on this offer must order the same number of courses to qualify for the higher levels of discount. For example if one guests opts for 2 courses whilst another opts for 3, then 20% will be deducted from the eligible dishes.

This offer is only available in conjunction with dishes marked on the menu with our discounted decadence symbol. The management reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time with no prior notification.

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

HONEYCOMB ICE CREAM THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ICE CREAMS, WITH CRUMBLING THE HONEYCOMB AT THE END THE RESULT IS A SMOOTH ICE CREAM WITH POCKETS OF CINDER TOFFEE CRUNCH. THAT IS UTTERLY A TASTE SENSATION - YOU HAVE TO TRY IT.

INGREDIENTS • 400ml milk • 100ml whipping cream • 1 vanilla pod – split • 4 egg yolks • 100g caster sugar • 100g Honeycomb - crumbled

METHOD 1) Warm the milk, cream and vanilla together and bring to a light simmer, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 20 minutes.

2) Mix together the egg yolks and sugar, remove the vanilla pod from the milk mixture and re-boil. Pour half the mixture onto the eggs and mix well, then return the mixture back to the milk in the pan.

5) Just before removing add the honeycomb and churn a few more times. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm.

6) Scoop when desired and enjoy!

3) Return the pan to the stove and place over a gentle heat stirring at all times until it coats the back of a spoon, remove from the heat and pass through a sieve.

4) When you are ready to freeze the ice cream, place in an ice cream maker and follow the guidelines for your particular machine to freeze and churn.

CELEBRITY Rochdale Chef Andrew Nutter

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ROCHDALE’S NEW EATERIES An array of fantastic new eateries have recently opened their doors, meaning Rochdale residents will be spoilt for choice this summer!

In the heart of the town centre new American style meat shack CockaDoodleMoo is proving very popular with the locals (check out our review on page 52).

Nearby, the Clock Tower Dining Room offers a fresh new dining experience for breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas where better to catch up with friends than inside the magnificent Town Hall.

Venture over to Norden and you will see that the Norden Arms has been transformed into new restaurant, Salvi’s Osteria, offering a relaxed, rustic and authentically Italian dining experience. a generous helping of ingredients and tossed in a touch of the finest olive oil and balsamic vinegar and classic chips, cooked just like your mum used to make!

Owner Maurizio Cecco already has many success stories under his belt, in Manchester city centre, but was drawn to the idea of a more rural, neighbourhood setting for his Italian food.

Osteria includes all the core elements Maurizio is famous for in Manchester – the very best ingredients sourced directly from Italy by Maurizo himself; the simple Southern Italian cookery style typical of the Campania region learned from Maurizio’s mum and warm, friendly, welcoming service.

Rochdale’s own award winning chef Andrew Nutter has just opened his first Gastropub venture The Bird at Birtle (previously the iconic Bird I’Th Hand pub) which looks set to be another exciting place to eat, along with fabulous views.

If you’re not in the mood for dining out then why not pop into the newest takeaway in Rochdale, Papa John’s, who offer delicious pizza to take away.

Over on Sandy Lane (close to Spotland Stadium) you’ll also find Benjamin’s Italian who offer a new slant on fast food takeaway, producing popular foods such as pizza, burgers and chips.

They offer everything from homemade gourmet burgers, pastas from authentic Italian recipes, healthy salads served with

OSTERIA 539 Edenfield Road, Norden, OL11 5XH TEL: 01706 650946 BENJAMIN’S ITALIAN 117 Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DG TEL: 01706 644004 PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA Unit 3, Mellor St, Rochdale, OL12 6XT TEL: 01706 495101 CLOCK TOWER DINING ROOM Rochdale Town Hall TEL: 01706 924772 COCKADOODLEMOO 3-5 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1BH TEL: 01706 668642 THE BIRD AT BIRTLE 239 Bury & Rochdale Old Road, Birtle, OL10 4BQ TEL: 01706 540500 57

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RoCHDaLe RSPCa CeLeBRateS 10 YeaRS

I'm Lyla Please adopt me or one of my friends

We are Pepsie and Coco - Please adopt us

RSPCa Rochdale & District Branch Registered Charity no. 232257

Although the RSPCA has had a presence in Rochdale for approximately 120 years rescuing and re-homing some of the most abused and cruelly treated animals, it wasn’t until May 2006 that the RSPCA’s Rochdale Animal Centre on Redcross Street quietly reopened its doors to the public, after a major refurbishment and building of a new extension housing a cattery. It had taken several years of fundraising and building work to reach this fantastic moment.

Since that day in May 2006 the centre has rescued and rehomed 3,644 animals, microchipped 4,665 animals and neutered 4,521 animals. Rochdale RSPCA would like to thank the generous people of the borough who have contributed to this great achievement.

Rochdale RSPCA is still moving forward, with plans to build six high quality kennels within the existing building, create an exercise area and improve the car parking on land adjacent to the centre. An appeal will be announced very soon.

A 10TH SHOP FOR THE 10TH YEAR None of this comes cheaply and in their 10th year Rochdale RSPCA have opened their 10th charity shop! Devoted RSPCA volunteer, Marlene Oliver, officially opened the new shop at 423 Oldham Road, Rochdale, offering furniture and household items displayed on two floors. Members of the public can support the RSPCA’s work by

We are Shirley and Mark & we're looking for a new loving home.

I'm Ted & I'm ready to be adopted

donating items to any of the shops in the borough. Collection of large items can also be arranged.

MICROCHIPPING Rochdale RSPCA recently held two free microchipping days, which resulted in 445 dogs and 64 cats being microchipped. A number of animals already microchipped had their change of ownership submitted too.

Now compulsory for dogs, it is also important to keep the details up-to-date.

ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION The Rochdale centre is currently taking care of 88 animals of various kinds; cats, rabbits and other small animals, most of which are awaiting loving new homes. Some have been waiting longer than others, such as Shirley and Mark. Shirley is black and white and Mark is tabby and white; both are around 8

years old and thought to be siblings. They are loving cats and very chilled, although Shirley is the boss and the first for a fuss!

There’s no background on these cats as they were abandoned outside the animal centre, but the RSPCA would like them to be rehomed together and feel they would fit into any loving home.

If you feel you could help please visit the Animal Centre where there are lots of animals to meet. The staff will be happy to show you round.

FUNDRaiSiNg DateS FoR YoUR DiaRY

thursday 23rd June - Fashion Show at the Heywood pub, tower Street, Heywood, 7pm-10pm. Fizz and Jazz Fashion, offering well known major retailers and high street brands at discounted prices. tickets £3 on sale at RSPCa charity shops, animal centre and the Heywood pub.

Saturday 16th July - Littleborough Rushbearing, Harehill Park

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 60

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

Owners Chris & Angela search high and low to find the most talented artists & makers to bring you an eclectic range of affordable contemporary art, craft & design.

At Number Ten you can expect a refreshing change from the mass production of the high street, and a personal service with a smile to match.

l Art Gallery and Gift Shop l Large Selection of Cards l Original Paintings l Handmade Jewellery l Glassware l Candles l Local Crafts l Gift Vouchers Available Telephone 01706 354076

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ROCHDALE News & Events JOIN US AND JOIN IN

Every year our fundraising team co-ordinate a comprehensive events calendar, catering for every member of the community.

Here are just a few of the events we know you'll enjoy…

SUMMER SERENADE – 23RD JULY 6PM FOR 6.30PM

Sit back and relax in our award winning Hospice grounds and take in the evening sunshine, whilst listening to beautiful music at our annual Summer Serenade. July 23rd will see our lawns laden with supporters on deck chairs and picnic blankets, full hampers at their sides listening to the voices and music of The Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir, The GMP Band and the amazing vocals of local choir, The Voice.

Tickets: £7 (inc glass of wine) available from Fundraising 01706 641790.

SPRINGY'S MOONLIT SPRINT OR STROLL – 2ND JULY 9.30PM

Join Springy and hundreds of frog-suited supporters on this late night event as they walk, march, skip, jump or even hop a 10 km route around Rochdale. This 10k event starts and finishes from Rochdale Rugby Union Club, taking in the streets of Bamford before coming back to a medal, a hot bacon sandwich, cup of tea and most importantly - a big Springhill Smile. Registration (inc onesie) is £15. Apply online www.springhill.org.uk/spring-or-stroll.

a WeeK LoNg PaRtY, Fit FoR a QUeeN

the sun shone for a very special week at Springhill Hospice as patients dressed in red, white and blue and stepped back in time to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.

Hospice staff and volunteers transformed the Day Room into a Union Jack display reminiscent of any royal celebration. The walls were festooned with decorations, creating an indoor street party for Day Hospice patients.

Each day started with the coronation of one patient, who was then crowned ‘Queen for the Day’, sitting on a bejewelled throne, sceptre in hand. The Queen also had two inflatable Corgi dogs and a devoted butler/maid to attend her every whim.

OPEN GARDEN DAY – 7TH AUGUST 11AM – 3PM

The Open Garden Day is our opportunity to show off our beautiful grounds, show the community the fruits of our gardener’s daily labours in the vegetable garden that supply our Hospice kitchen and watch experts give floral and hanging garden demonstrations. Sample these delights, along with refreshments, including freshly made pizza from our new pizza oven and homemade cake. Everyone welcome.

For more information about our events visit our website www.springhill.org.uk/fundraising.

Music spanning the decades was played as patients relived their younger days by joining in party games; tin can alley, hoop-la, pin the crown on the Queen, quizzes and charades, which of course had a royal theme.

Each day the patients went home with wonderful memories of the day, stories to tell and fond old memories evoked and photographs, capturing the day for posterity and giving families a gift for generations to come.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

MARGARET HOPKINSON NAMED ROCHDALE WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2016 Women of Rochdale luncheon

Woman of the Year Margaret Hopkinson

Margaret Hopkinson, founder of the Mad Theatre Company, has been named Rochdale Woman of the Year 2016.

Collecting her award the 82-year-old said she was ‘used to being on a stage but nothing like this’ and was ‘overwhelmed’.

Margaret was also instrumental in converting Butterworth Hall into a community centre in 2003 after it was at risk of demolition.

Mrs Hopkinson and her late friend, Jean McIntosh, who died 12 years ago, set up the Mad Theatre Company in Milnrow in 1971. She has produced, directed and acted in countless amateur productions ever since.

She is president of the Milnrow Literary and Scientific Society, administrative secretary of the Butterworth Hall Community Centre management committee and also a member of the Rochdale Photographic Society.

The guest of honour at the luncheon was original Calendar Girl Tricia Stewart – who was played

by Helen Mirren in the hit film.

Photos courtesy of Kerry & David Hargreaves Photography.

HATS OFF TO HALIFAX! Banking consultant Lisa Hartley commented: “The day was a brilliant success with colleagues donning hats in return for donations, and encouraging our customers to do the same. Merchandise was sold throughout twelve branches of the Halifax, with branches getting special cakes made, holding a 'guess the number of sweets in the jar' competition, bake sales, book sales, non uniform - there was lots of fantastic things going on!”.

The Rochdale branch alone raised £664 for Brain Tumour Research, with the total between all 12 branches coming to £1800.

You can still get involved by texting the word HAT to 70660 and a donation of £5 will be given.

For the second year running, the team at Halifax, Rochdale branch, have taken part in Wear A Hat Day, the UK’s premier brain tumour awareness event, raising money to improve the lives of patients and help find a cure. This year twelve Greater Manchester branches of Halifax Building Society got involved in the fundraising, all in support of Angela Kelly, Business Manager the Rochdale branch, who sadly lost her mum Margaret in February 2015 to a brain tumour.

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LOCAL LADS FUND THEIR WAY TO GOLD!

ANDREW NUTTER DISHES UP A TREAT Springhill Hospice fundraiser Melanie Caffrey was dished up a real treat this week when she visited celebrity chef, Andrew Nutter’s new gastronomic venture, The Bird at Birtle. Rochdale Man of the Year Andrew, already a brilliant supporter of the Hospice, served up a cheque for a mouth-watering £4,000, which was raised in a golden ticket draw with purchasers hoping to win the chance of an invitation to the restaurant’s opening night.

The pub itself has been completely transformed by building contractors H Bell & Sons with the addition of a modern extension that beautifully complements the many original features that have been retained.

The England football team will not be the only English team in with a chance of European silverware this summer. The England Men’s National Lacrosse Team will travel to Budapest, Hungary this summer to compete in the 2016 ELF European Lacrosse Championships.

Having recently completed the works, H Bell & Sons, handed over the key to landlady Hannah Powell and Andrew Nutter.

These two local family businesses have worked together to create an exciting new dining space and with a large restaurant on the upper level seating over a hundred, it is set to be a fantastic addition to the restaurant scene in the borough.

Unlike their football counterparts England’s lacrosse team are the reigning European champions and are favourites to lift the coveted trophy again. The team has strong connections with Greater Manchester with 16 of the 28-man roster hailing from the area.

Glenn Humphreys, from Rochdale Lacrosse Club, is one of those players representing the area in England’s title defence this summer. Despite being one of the best players in the country Glenn will have to pay over £4000 to represent his country, as the sport of lacrosse receives no financial support.

Glenn commented: “I’ve been fortunate enough to represent England a number of times since 2008. The balance of working a full time job and training like a professional athlete can prove challenging but every time I pull on the England jersey it makes all the hard work and financial investment worthwhile!”.

To take the pressure off the talented squads, England Lacrosse is raising much-needed funds for the European Championship players. To support England Men’s Lacrosse Team go to: www.pledgesports.org/projects/england-mens-lacrosse-team-2016european-lacrosse-championships. You can also follow Glenn’s progress via Instagram GLENNHUMPHREYS7 and Twitter @GlennHumphreys7.

Chris Bell and Louise Scott from H Bell & Sons Ltd (right) handover the key to landlady Hannah Powell and celebrity chef Andrew Nutter.

Andrew Nutter presents the cheque for £4,000 to Melanie Caffrey from Springhill Hospice (left) together with Hannah Powell, landlady of The Bird At Birtle and Louise Scott from H Bell & Sons Ltd.

DAY HOSPICE PATIENTS BLOOM IN 'GOOD TO GROW' GROUP Springhill Hospice’s Head Gardener, Nick Dent, has devised an inspiring new activity aimed at bringing the outdoors, indoors, for Day Hospice patients.

Nick’s Good To Grow scheme runs on Tuesday afternoons and encourages patients to get involved with all sort of activities, from planting seeds and creating hanging baskets, to adopting their own pot plants, tending them ready for planting in the garden.

With Nick’s expert guidance and help from Day Hospice nurses, Tricia and Lynn and volunteer David Liddell, patients have learnt what plants to grow, how to take cuttings and 64

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“Initially the scheme was to run for 8 weeks but it proved to be both enjoyable and therapeutic, so we’re thinking of extending it”, said Day Hospice Nurse, Tricia.

Springhill Hospice’s award winning gardens are an integral part of the Hospice’s holistic approach to care.

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