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The New Sale Moor Community MagazineWelcome to The Sale Moor Community Magazine, formerly known as The Sale Moor Source. We have partnered with Sale Print FX to rebrand and restyle the magazine in line with what you the reader wanted.

Our mission is to produce the perfect community magazine for Sale Moor. In doing so, we have bridged generations, culture and gender and produced a stunning read for everybody. Offering the latest local news, employment opportunities, housing issues, child-care and a closer look at what’s going on locally - Sale Moor Community Magazine is a must for everybody in Sale Moor.

The Sale Moor Community Magazine is brought to you by SMCP. (Sale Moor Community Partnership). The SMCP is a community-focused charity located on Norris Road parade at the heart of the community.

Sale Moor needs you!!! Drop by at the centre, on Norris Road, for a chat and discuss how we can help you and how we, together, can improve our community. We’re all volunteers so pop down and show your support.

We would love to know your feedback on the latest magazine guys. Please let us know what you would like to see in future issues and how we can further improve YOUR magazine.

The Sale Moor Community Magazine.Email: admin@salemoorcp.org

ChristmasChristmasEnjoying all that Sale Moor has to offer during the festive season.

Celebrate with us on Christmas Day 09:30am at... St Francis, Budworth Road, Sale Moor. There is a great service on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm at St Anne’s, Trinity Road, Sale. All are very welcome.

A Neighbour in need...The cold weather, this season, affects the elderly more than anyone else. They are more at risk of hypothermia and other serious cold conditions.

Do you know of an elderly relative or neighbour that is unable to get out much? Take five minutes out of your day to ensure they’re OK - check that they have enough heating, blankets and warm food.

If you’re still worried about them, call the Sale Moor Community Partnership on: 0161 962 3636

Council AnnouncementSale Moor

Trafford Council recently produced its Budget Consultation for 2013-15 outlining a further round of cuts across the board. The most immediate impact of this process is the possibility that the Sale Moor Children’s Centre will be closed and services transferred to Coppice Library in Sale West. The Council have announced that it is consulting on the closure of 10 of its Sure Start Centres including Sale Moor. More information can be found on Trafford Council’s website and a consultation document can be returned to air your views.

We asked our local councillors, Cllr Gratrix, Cllr. Bennet & Cllr. Freeman, for their view, “It is very clear they will not be able to provide all the services currently available at Lime Tree. This will be a devastating blow for children, families and staff. The Government said Sure Start Centres would be safe but we now know this is not the case. It is deeply unfair that children, who had no part in the banking crisis, are now paying the price. I would urge all parents to try to fight this closure.” Paul Goggins M.P. who worked so hard to secure the Government funding for this Centre said “I am deeply saddened that the Council have made this proposal which I believe is a mistake. Sure Start has helped and supported many families and ensured excellent outcomes for our children”.

Trafford Council Executive Councillor Linda Blackburn said the council remains committed to providing the best possible sustainable services for children, young people and families. She also said Trafford continues to be a good value, high quality council which is best placed to deal with the extremely challenging, continuing financial climate it has to work within. “The council continues to target services at vulnerable groups and reshape services in line with national guidance in areas such as early years. However, these challenging times mean we have to make difficult decisions on how we maintain this support with less funding.

“This is why we are consulting on proposals which would see children’s centres continue to deliver early intervention and support for families in the heart of the community working with health services, the voluntary and community sector and schools. We believe by fully integrating into localities and looking at new, innovative approaches to delivering these key services we will be able to achieve an effective, sustainable service. “We want people to let us know what they think and it is good that social media now provides another way for people to communicate with us. By listening to the views, comments and suggestions we receive, we will be better able to make our final decisions. Once the consultation is completed, there will be careful consideration and discussion of all the comments, before a final decision is made.”

To register your concerns and find out more about this and other cuts visit www.trafford.gov.uk/budget2013/serviceproposals.asp

Facebook campaign “SAVE SURESTART IN TRAFFORD”

Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve are right round the corner, and we all want to lose a bit of weight to make sure we look our best!Zumba is a fun, dance fitness class, that will leave you energised, fitter, stronger, and most importantly a lot happier, suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness!

Ditch the workout, Join the party!

Zumba at:

Firs Road Primary SchoolFirs RoadSaleM33 5EL

Tuesday 19:30pmThursday 19:30pmSaturday 10:00am

Sale High School - 7-8pmNorris RoadSale MoorM33 3JR

£5 per session Tel 07957 609264zumbalaura43b@hotmail.co.uk

WED - 6:30pm - 7:30pm THURS - 7pm - 8pmParent Drop in St Francis church Tuesdays 1.15pm – 3pmEvery week we meet together to chat and play. This session is for parents with children under 5 to come and make new friends, exchange parenting issues, find mutual support and play in a safe environment. We also have a time where we learn rhymes together. Refreshments are available. We ask for a contribution of £1 each session to help towards costs.

Messy together - Monday at Lime Tree Primary School 3.20-4.15pm

This is an art & craft session is for children and parents to attend together. Each week there are a variety of activities, which may include paint, glue, junk modelling, and lots of mess! It is a good opportunity for parents to spend time with their children alongside friends. Children can take home their artwork each week. We ask for a contribution of 50p per child for this session.

The KidsA place for children to thrive, play and explore!

mouth of moor

MCR Superstars is back! Hosted by Sale and funded by The Sale community Panel.Auditions will take place February 2nd 2013 at The Waterside Arts Centre Sale 12 till 5pm. Judges confirmed so far Janee Bennett, currently signed to Big Life (Scissor Sisters, La roux, Klaxons), featured and written for Roll Deep. Bless Beats who has worked with Tinchy Stryder, Wileys (wearing my Rolex) music producer. The Du m’ontts - Millie & Hope Katana - Actresses from The Waterloo road series Prizes include A studio session with Bless Beats & JaneeRas Kass vocal courtesy of Brute Force Records

The final will be held at The Waterside March 22nd from 8pm. For more information check out www.mcrsuperstars.com

Sale Moor Youth Bank now has a new committee! We have trained a new group of young people to become grant makers! These young people are committed to help their community by giving out grants of up to £500 for young people to do something beneficial. One of our committee members, Tristian, says: “Since joining the youth bank it has helped us learn important skills. For example, to be a grant maker it involves teamwork, group discussions, reasoning and decision making which has taught us many skills to help us as we progress through life. It has also taught us the value of money!” Come into the Sale Moor Community Learning Centre on Norris Road - every Tuesday between 6-8pm!

YOUTH BANK

Young people in Sale Moor are being given the opportunity to improve their local com-munity through a new Trafford Council-backed scheme.

The Peer Led Reward Scheme, due to be launched in September, will help to enhance Sale Moor whilst improving the prospects for young residents.

Youngsters aged 16-25 will be given the chance to identify issues in their community and do something proactive to tackle them, whilst gaining valuable work experience at the same time.

Trafford Council secured £13,000 funding from the Sale Moor Fair Share Trust for the project. Sale Moor Community Partnership will be delivering the scheme and assisting the youngsters in the creation and delivery of their projects.

Community issues highlighted by the partici-pants may include litter, anti-social behaviour, a lack of community events or even a community building in need of refurbishment. Sale Moor Community Partnership will be welcoming suggestions from the local community about what could be improved in their area by the young people involved in the project. If you know someone in need of personal help due to age or disability we may also be able to help with a “many hands” approach. Any suggestions can be emailed to admin@salemoorcp.org.uk

Young people will benefit from the scheme by collecting points for every hour of work experience they complete. The points will be equivalent to funding which will be redeemable against training opportunities, college courses, driving lessons, CSCS Cards, FA Coaching or even interview clothing. If you want to get involved email admin@salemooorcp.org or call 0161-962-3636.

The project is supported by Job Centre Plus, especially if you are within the first nine months of job seeking. A minimum commitment of 30 hours over 12 weeks is required (2.5 hours per week). You can enrol at any point and you can do more hours if you want!

Executive Councillor Jonathan Coupe said: “This is a fantastic project that will empower young people to tackle issues in their community and develop a sense of pride in the area where they live. At the same time, they are gaining valuable skills and experience to help prepare them for a bright future.”

The project runs until the middle of 2013 so get involved now or get your suggestions for community tasks to us so we can plan them into the project.

Youngster ScoutedManchester United have discovered a local protege.

Emile Oliver, 5 years old from Sale Moor, is currently on trial with the red devils after eagle eyed scouts spotted his exceptional talent.

Good Luck Emile!

Get all the latest Manchester United News at: www.redarmy.co.uk

On Saturday 30th June at an event held at Sale Masonic Hall, SMCP was successful with a funding application to Trafford Council’s New Voluntary Sector Grant to be the hosts for the CNA 2012.

So what is a CNA? It stands for Community Needs Assessment, which is an important tool for understanding the priorities of residents and the community as a whole. It will also complement the results of the 2011 Census when they are released.

Over the next few months we want residents of Sale Moor (that’s the ward itself and the areas in Brooklands ward that historically call themselves Sale Moor) to fill in a local needs assessment. We need a wide variety of people of different ages and different backgrounds in Sale Moor, as this will create a much truer representation of the community.

The survey is available online and we will also be interviewing friends, family, neighbours, knocking on doors and doing street based interviews from December 1st – January 31st. Everyone who completes an assessment will be entered into a prize draw for £50, £25 and £10 of vouchers respectively.

SALE MOORNEEDS YOU!

If you would like to help us interview and collect surveys then call for a Registration Pack (admin@salemoorcp.org or 0161-962-3636.) If you do decide to take part all expenses will be reimbursed and we will have a celebration event for the volunteers.

To use the survey, get interesting local information and to find out how the CNA 2012 Project has been developed please visit - www.cna2012.wordpress.comOr call 0161-962-3636 for more info

WIN £50!

So I wear a hood,You think I’m no good,But behind this mask,And yes please do ask,I am a son or a daughter,I have a grandma and grandpa,I think you will findI have a heart and a mind

I may stand on the path,I am just having a laugh,

Not meaning no harmSo please remain calm.Say ‘hello’, ‘good morning’You might be surprisedAs from under the hoodI show you my eyes

It’s my counter-parts that let me downThey are the ones Who act like a clownThey are the few

Make the hood seem badThrow the odd stoneAnd drive you mad

The media spinPronounce me out to getLike the mods and the rockersI’m seen as a threatBut spare a thought Before you accuseI am following a fashionIt is what I choose

By Robin ‘in the’ Hood

OK...we’ve established that not everybody ‘in the hood’ is up to no good, but we must respect the fact that others, do not always see it like this.How would it make you feel, walking towards a group of boisterous youths in hoods, on a dark evening? Show a little maturity. Gain respect.

Granted late Alcohol licence for new Norris Road store

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Is your purse starting to pinch? Can you feel the credit crunch in your finances?Set up an account with Sale Moor Credit Union - Open your account with £5 and a £1.50 joining feeApply for a loan after 12 weeks of savingStart saving for a holiday, new furniture, next Xmas or for a rainy day!The choice is yours!

Junior members are welcome (with parents permission)

After unsuccessfully trying to gain a foothold in Sale Moor Village, Tesco have now turned to the site of the former Piper Public House on Norris Road as an alternative site. Work is progressing on converting the building into a store despite more than adequate provision on Norris Road for food, drink and other daily items of shopping. You may have seen the campaign led by local shopkeepers and members of the public in recent editions of the Messenger.

The most concerning issue for residents and agencies working in Sale Moor is the impact late night alcohol sales will have on the community, especially as recent improvements to the Parade area have significantly decreased anti-social behaviour. The local Nisa store (formerly Londis) have had a late alcohol licence in place for many years but chose not to use it after consulting with community groups. A move wholly welcomed by most people.

Trafford’s Licensing Committee have granted Tesco an alcohol licence for the Piper premises that will allow them to sell alcohol from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.

All three Ward Councillors attended the Committee to request that the licence be limited to sales up to 9.30 p.m. When asked Tesco said it would appeal any such limitation thereby involving the Council in very expensive and protracted legal action if the licence was not granted. Tesco were indifferent to the arguments put forward regarding the potential for anti-social behaviour, noise and disturbance to neighbours. They also chose to ignore a petition signed by 749 local residents. We asked Cllr Bennet & Cllr Freeman for a statement on the situation, they said, “The store has four outstanding Planning Applications that are due to go to Committee soon and again, as councillors, we shall oppose anything that poses a potential nuisance to our residents.”

We all sincerely hope that there is no negative impact arising from late night alcohol sales and only time will tell, but if you do have any concerns please get in touch with us through the “Sale Moor” Facebook page or email admin@salemoorcp.org

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Sale Moor Credit Union

12.45pm-2.30pm Every MondaySMCP Offices, 355-359 Norris Road, M33 2UP

For more information contact Natalie or Jimmy on 0161-962-3636Email admin@salemoorcp.org

fun

So if you want to brush up on your Maths, English or IT skills then there is a course for you. Enrolment will be on Wednesday 9th January 2013 at the Community Learning Centre on Norris Road.

Beginners IT Level 1 & 2, Maths & English will be confirmed if enough people enroll. Maths, English and IT Level 1 is free to all. Other courses may be charged depending on your circumstances.

SMCP will also be hosting an Adobe Pho-toshop Workshop in 2013. We are currently asking for interested people and hope to run the course early in February. No dates or times have been set as this will be de-pendent on when the majority can attend. The workshop will be for 12 hours over 6 weeks. The course costs £40 although if you receive benefits or suffering from hardship we will discuss a reduced rate.

If there are any other leisure courses you would be like to do please contact us and we will try our best to find enough people to run the course. This could be Family History, Digital Photography, Languages, Movie & Video Making, using Facebook/Twitter the list is endless!

If you have any questions or queries regarding enrolment or eligibility then please contact us on 0161-962-3636 or email admin@salemoorcp.org

In partnership with Trafford College we will be hosting a number of courses at the Sale Moor Community Learning Centre (CLC) from January 2013.