on our doorstep - september / october 2010
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Exciting news......we have now launched our website! Go to www.onourdoorstep.co.uk to read back issues, find local businesses, access a comprehensive What’s On guide and you can even contact us with your feedback and suggestions. The school holidays are over, but there are still plenty of events on in the local area to enjoy. Read the What’s On guide and Half Term Activities for inspiration! In case you are worn out after all the summer holiday activities we have a great feature to help you boost your brain power. Plus, if you need some pampering, take a look at The Beauty Garden salon review and enter our Hair Make-Over competition courtesy of Lawlors Hair Salon in Worsley. This issue is packed with local features on community groups, the property market, Worsley history, places to eat.... Thanks again to all the local contributors of this edition. Enjoy reading it !TRANSCRIPT
BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL
DEVELOPMENTMANCHESTERThe Boatyard by Bardsley
Construction Ltd
ISSUE 6 | Sep-Oct 2010 | FREE
This academic year is one of transition for Bridgewater School, starting with theappointment of Mrs Judy Nairn as Head Teacher in February 2010. Judy has
worked at Bridgewater school for 26 years holding positions of Deputy Head and Head of the Preparatory Department.
September will mark the start of Bridgewater's 60th Anniversary year with celebrationsstarting at the school Prize-giving event to be held at The Bridgewater Hall.
A new EYFS unit will open in September 2010 providing a spacious, purpose createdarea for our nursery and reception classes. The school will also benefit from a newIndependent Learning Centre housing a bright and modern library and IT facility.
Worsley NewGardenCentre
Worsley Garden Centre provides everythingyou could possibly need to create a beautifuloutside living area along with DIY supplies andWater Features
Worsley Pet CentreHere at Worsley Pet Centre we
cater for all fins and fur, holdinga large range of livestock. If wedo not have it we can locate anypet, as normal as a chicken (yeschickens are the new cat) tosomething a little more exotic.
0161 790 8792
0161 702 7270
Worsley Pet Centre at Worsley Garden Centre, Leigh Road, Worsley, M28 2LJ
During September& October we are
offering
10% OFFall purchases at the
Pet Centre onlyPlease bring this advert
with you
Stockists of Royal Canin, James Wellbeloved,Iams. We also hold a large range of henhouses,homes for furry friends and tanks for fins andour non furry pets.
Worsley Garden Centre offers far more than just a horticultural shopping experience. Located in the grounds of the historic hall youcan check through their wide range of plants in its impressive Victorianwalled garden or enjoy the many other facilities available. Aiming to offeran entertaining day out for the whole family, the centre also offers a bustling,friendly cafe, large children’s playground, well stocked aquarium, an aviary full ofrare birds and a new, extended covered area for all weathers.
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Contents4 Friends of Roe Green
Read about the great work thislocal resident’s group does
8 Worsley Property ViewWill prices continue to rise?
10 7 Ways to Boost YourBrain PowerEveryday tips to stimulate thebrain
16 CompetitionWin a hair makeover with Lawlors
18 Licensed for Wine...and Spirits?Worsley Old Hall, infamouslyhaunted by ghosts
24 What’s OnYour guide to local events
29 The Beauty GardenLocal beauty Salon review
32 Food & DrinkGrenache shares their recipe forPanacotta with fresh cherry syrup
38 Half Term ActivitiesIdeas for the October holidays
41 Word of Mouth MarketingSmall Business guide on how todo it well
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WelcomeExciting news......we have now launchedour website!
Go to www.onourdoorstep.co.ukto read back issues, find local businesses,access a comprehensive What’s On guideand you can even contact us with yourfeedback and suggestions.
The school holidays are over, but thereare still plenty of events on in the localarea to enjoy. Read the What’s On guideand Half Term Activities for inspiration!
In case you are worn out after all thesummer holiday activities we have agreat feature to help you boost yourbrain power. Plus, if you need some pampering, take a look at The BeautyGarden salon review and enter our HairMake-Over competition courtesy ofLawlors Hair Salon in Worsley.
This issue is packed with local featureson community groups, the propertymarket, Worsley history, places to eat....
Thanks again to all the local contributorsof this edition. Enjoy reading it !
Editor
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Focus on: Friends of Roe GreenFriends of Roe Green(FoRG) is a resident’s groupwhich works to promoteconservation of the environment and communityof Roe Green and ensureresidents have a voice in
the decisions about the Green’s future.
I recently met with six of the committeemembers - Pauline, Sylvia, Vivien, Jean,Annette and Joan - to find out more aboutthe group. They are a close group of friendswho have resided here a long time and trulycare about the area. I enjoyed the wealth ofknowledge they shared about the area, from local history to current issues, and discoveringthe great work they do to preserve the environment and promote community spirit.
MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORTFoRG currently has 150 members. Membershipis not restricted to Roe Green and Worsleyresidents, but open to anyone who caresabout the area. Some are from Walkden,Swinton, and the furthest lives in Culcheth.Roe Green is visited by many, especially withthe children’s park and the Green itself. Thegroup is also supported well by the local shops.
An entirely voluntary organisation, they relymembership fees and grants to help achievetheir aims. The Committee meets once amonth to discuss ways to build on and maintain community spirit and raise funds toput back into the community.
EVENTS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIESFoRG also organise social events to make useof the Green and take advantage of the wonderful surroundings to bring the localcommunity together.
Throughout the year afternoon/evening talksare held at Roe Green Church Hall and RoeGreen Cricket Club. They have varied topicsand guest speakers, such as “Tea & Memories”where residents brought in photos andshared stories and memories, and FlowerArranging. Voluntary organisations such asRNLI and RSPB also give talks. All events arepopular and well attended.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTSFoRG are behind many developments in thearea. Examples include:-l RHS Britain In Bloom “NeighbourhoodAward” given for the year-round planting inRoe Green. We now have 12 square planters,12 oblong planters, 15 hay baskets, and awild flower garden at the entrance to woods.l 5 blue plaques commemorating past residents and historic buildings in Roe Green.A current project is to improve the drainageof the Green and make it a more useable area.Committee members also lobby for improvements such as the clearance of deadtrees and recently, the cleaning up of graffiti.
FoRG would like to thank the members andvolunteers for all their help, and are alwayslooking for new and younger members. If youare interested in joining, or finding out more, contact Pauline Ogden - 0161 790 3166http://friendsofroegreen.org
Flowerarrangingby RitaBowaterJune2010
FUTURE EVENTSWed 8th September, 7.30pm - Bolton Mountain Rescue Talk, Roe Green Church HallSun 12th September, 10-12pm - Funday on Beesley GreenFri 22nd October, 7.30pm - Quiz night, Roe Green Cricket ClubFri 26th November, 7.30pm - Lancashire Evening, Roe Green Cricket ClubAll events open to members & non members. For more information or tickets call:-Annette 0161 793 5489 or Jean 0161 790 463
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IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Worsley Woods Trail Races 2010
Organised by:‐Worsley Physio Clinic, 1st FloorAckerley House Forrester St, Roe Green, M28 2JL
Supported by:‐Salford PCT Health Improvement teamSalford City Council Ranger team
Sponsored by:‐Athlete Matters (Worsley Physio Clinic)Bet FredTax Assist AccountantsFledglings NurseryUp and Running
Proceeds to Salford Christie Appealand other local charities
Worsley Woods Trail Races 2010
This is the fourth hosting of this popular event, with localbusinesses and public sector organisations working in partnership.
The races attract elite and fun runners. Last year the 4.5 mile race was won by Andi Jones from Salford Harriers,a top Marathon runner, who competed for Great Britainin the European Championships in Barcelona, Aug 2010.The Fun Run saw a field from ages 2 to 88 all enjoying theleafy trails of Worsley Woods.
Thanks to generous sponsorship from local businesseswe have a great prize list, starting with £100 for the winners of the men’s and ladies races. All runners willreceive a memento at the finish. The first 100 children toenter the fun run will get a free race t‐shirt and all fun runentrants will receive a goody bag!
For more info and an entry form:‐n visit http://www.athletematters.comn email [email protected] call 0161 702 9474Entries will also be taken on the day from 9am at the Physio Clinic
Sunday, 12th September 2010, 10am ‐ 12pmStart and Finish at Roe Green Loopline (next to Beesley Green Community Centre)
Event details:‐10am 4.5 mile trail race (adults)
11am 1 mile fun run/walk (all ages)
12pm Prize presentation at Beesley Green Community Centre
10‐12pm Funday on Beesley Green(organised by Friends of Roe Green)
Sunday, 12th September10‐12pmFriends of Roe Green have organised a fantastic Funday.Come and join in with the activities and events:‐
l Boothstown & Ellenbrook Brass Band l Bouncy Castlel Performance by local Dance Troop l Climbing Walll Birds of Prey display l Tea, cake & coffeel Stalls with various arts & crafts
FAMILY FUNDAY
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Worsley Property ViewOver the last two years UK house prices have plummeted,unexpectedly risen in 2009 and now appears to be slowingdown again. Is this the same for Worsley?
OUTLOOK FOR THE UK HOUSING MARKETOverall, UK house prices have risen in 2010against 2009, but this now seems to be stabilising. The year-on-year increase inhouse prices peaked at 6.9% in April, but fellto 4.9% in the three months to July. Theview from both the Halifax and Nationwideis that prices will flatten out by December2010 and broadly be unchanged over 2010as a whole. Some predict house prices tofall again in 2011... due to the simple factthat house prices are still too expensive.
WORSLEY STATISTICSObtaining reliable trends on Worsley aloneis difficult as it is such a small sample. Datataken from www.home.co.uk indicate inAugust, the asking price of houses in Worsleyhave dropped by around 20% from August2009. The exception being Detached houseswhich have increased by 5% with an average asking price of £559k.Properties which are currently up for sale,the average number of days on the marketis 180days. Semi’s being on for the shortesttime at 154 days to Flats and Terracedhouses being the longest at c.230days.
Terraced cottages on Greenleach Lane, onceselling for over £200k are now selling forbetween £165k (Mar10) and £183k (May10).
Popular detached houses on CrossfieldDrive seem to be holding their prices,
selling this year between£390 and £440k. Threesold between Februaryand May, which is themost activity here in oneyear for over a decade.
Looking at the actualnumber of house sales,activity has definitelypicked up in 2010.
FOR A LOCAL EXPERT OPINIONwe asked Fiona Beirne, MD of Urban Basesto comment on the Worsley market. UrbanBases has been established forover 10 years, and specialise inresidential sales and lettings.
“Things are better than they were. Well, when Isay ‘better’ I mean people are now more realisticand acceptable to the down turn in house prices.The Housing Market collapsed in November 07.Since then, prices have been steadily droppingby 9-20%, and even greater for new builds.That decrease in equity invariably leads to ashortfall on deposits for purchasers. No deposit,no move! The Banks now want a 20% deposit.On a property of £100k, a first time buyerwould need £20k in their back pocket (parents).Even the best of parents would find £20k astretch. Alas, It’s time to save, which is a strangetrait in today’s society but maybe not a bad one.
As we say to all our clients, “Houses are stillexchanging hands, what you lose on one yougain on the other, it’s academic, it’s a globaldownturn, wherever you live, prices have fallen.”
Houses are generally more realistically pricednow. Some, on the market for over 2 years, areover-priced. It takes longer to complete a sale- once it was 48hrs for an offer and 3 weeks tocomplete once accepted. Now it’s anywherebetween 3 weeks to 6 months with all thebank checks and tighter lending regulations.
Advice to anyone who wishes to move, butlack required deposits? – Consider renting. Wehave seen a dramatic increase in the rentalmarket over the last 2 years, a European trendwe believe is here to stay. The demographicsof people who rent have also changed. Moreand more families are choosing to rent theircurrent home, which in turn allows them thefreedom to move and rent a new home.
Any other advice for the house hunter? –Check the Energy Performance Certificate.Energy cost have risen by 33% in the last yearand predicted to rise again early next year.”
LOCAL VIEW
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Is your memory letting you down? Doesyour brain feel “foggy”? Or do you just
need to perform to your best for a workor college assignment? Here are seven
everyday tips to stimulate your brain.
EXERCISE!Get out for a brisk walk, go to the
gym or dance around the house to yourfavourite music. Exercise generates bloodflow to the brain which has the i m m e d i a t eeffect of improving concentration and pro-ductivity. Regular exercise stimulates theintricate working parts of the brain, creating plumper, healthier, better connectedbrain cells. Long term, exercise has beenshown to reduce the risk of dementia.
FEED THE BRAINNourish your brain with the foods
that help your concentration and memory:Wholegrain foods like wholemeal bread andpasta, wheatbran, cereals and brown ricehelp keep your blood sugar levels stable so you avoid brain fog, whilethe vitamins B12 and B6 in them aid memory.Omega 3s in oily fish, nuts and seeds areessential to the health of the nervous system,while the iodine in fish aids mental clarity.Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zincwhich enhances memory and thinking skills.Antioxidant-rich foods like berries, tomatoesand green tea help protect neurons againstdamage.
HYDRATE YOUR MINDYour brain is 60% water and if it's
not hydrated, it can't perform properly.Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
SPICE IT UPRaid the herb and spice rack.
Rosemary is believed to protect the brainfrom free radical damage and the generaleffects of ageing. Cinnamon, turmeric, basil,oregano, thyme and sage can all protectyour brain from inflammation so look forways to add these herbs and spices to youreveryday food
Zzzz’sGet enough sleep. Science shows
that people who sleep for 7 hours exhibitsignificantly more brain activity than thosewho don't.
READReplace passive TV watching with
active reading. Reading is only good foryour brain when it involves storing andretrieving information, so at the end of eachchapter recall what you've read and summarise it briefly in you mind. Better still,join a reading group.
MEDITATEStart by closing your eyes then
consciously tense up your muscles and relaxthem. Pay attention to your breathing andwhen your mind wanders, bring it back toyour breathing. Five or ten minutes of thiswill usually relax you, clear your mind andleave you better prepared for mental tasks.
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The Ellesmere Sports Club is set in anidyllic location in the heart of Worsley.It’s history dates back to 1846 whenthe Earl of Ellesmere founded theCricket Club.
We offer:-
Great Sports Facilties Cricket, Bowls,Tennis, Squash & Croquet. Play at all levels or compete in local leagues.
Relaxed Members’ Lounge a comfortable lounge serving real ales andfine wines. Enjoy a drink on the terraceoverlooking the bowling green.
The Sutherland Suite a function roomfor special occasions and conferences,accommodating up to 110 guests.
Intimate Bistro serving a wide choice of meals at weekends for members andnonmembers.
Plus, ample parking & easy wheelchair access
Walkden RoadWorsleyM28 2RZ
Tel: 0161 790 2376www.ellesmeresportsclub.co.uk
ELLESMERESPORTS CLUB
It is the perfect venue for weddings,parties, dinners & meetings. The Suitehas an excellent reputation for thequality food & drink supplied by our inhouse caterers ‘Some Like it Hot”(run by Jane Ogden, owner of Ivy Deli, Monton).
We can advise on menus, table plansand entertainment. Our friendly, attentive staff will cater for your allyour needs and provide everything tomake your day memorable.
For further details, bookings or to viewthe club, contact us at:-
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Performance is at the very heart of URBANSTAGE, and over the last seven years thejoy of performing has been experienced byour students at both our Swinton andWithington branches.
Our junior students have performed in 20productions; our senior students in 15 andour adults in 8. Our forthcoming Swintonproductions are Disney's “Aladdin” 18th -21st December (senior students) and“Alarms” (adult students).
Students also have the opportunity to beinvolved in professional productions including theatre, TV, commercials and corporate videos. Our staff and directorsare talented and respected artists from the
entertainment industry with West EndTheatre, Repertory Theatre, TV and VisualArts credits.
Our aim is to bring confidence and a senseof achievement through the joy of performing to students working alongsideprofessionals. Courses are available forages 5 years to adults.
For information:-call 0161 211 9955email [email protected] www.urbanstage.co.uk
Urban StageSwinton 2010
Home personal training (PT) is on the rise!Until the early 'noughties' the main choicesto get fit were the gym, exercise classes or topound the streets. The fitness world has progressed quickly as has our need for convenience and home PT is now the preferred choice of many.
So why are more people choosing home PT?Well, plenty of us are daunted by the gymand can find it impersonal. You're not aloneif you check your statement to see yourmonthly gym subscription, only to chastiseyourself for not having visited recently!
Don't get me wrong, everyone is differentbut more and more people are looking for a time-effective, motivational way to shed theinches and home PT ticks the boxes.
Unlike the gym, PT provides a holisticapproach to health and fitness. A Trainer
will provide structured nutritional guidance, as well as a progressiveexercise programme adapted to any locatione.g. garden, hotel room etc... and no matterwhat your excuses, your trainer will still be knocking on your door! No driving time, notraffic queues, just an enthusiastic trainer onyour doorstep and within an hour you can beback into the swing of life at home!
What to look for in a home training company:-n On the website what comes across- do they
sound professional, experienced, friendly?n What qualifications do they have besides PT?
Have they been active in their own professional development?
n What do their clients say? Ask for testimonialsn What results have they helped clients achieve?n Most importantly do they share your values?
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Home Personal TrainingWhat’s it all about? by Lisa Foley (Lisa Foley Fitness)
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Fulfil your dreams and explore your dramaticpotential with Urban Stage.
Learn many of the performing arts disciplines from working professionals within the
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Students perform in regular productions, as well asworking on singing, dancing, drama & improvisation.
Junior Youth Theatre for 5‐11 yearsSenior Youth Theatre for 11‐18 years
Adult Drama for 19+ yearsSummer Schools for 5‐18 years
Worsley Road United Reformed Church,Worsley Road, Swinton, M27 3EF
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For more information please visit our new websitewww.bridgewater-school.co.ukor call 0161 794 1463 to arrange a personal tour.
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Send your answer with your name, address, telephone number and email address to:-Lawlors Competition, On Our Doorstep, Media House, 4 Darwen Street, Manchester, M16 9HB.or email [email protected] (subject: “Lawlors Competition”)Closing date: 31st October 2010
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Licensed for Wine...and Spirits?Worsley Old Hall, is over four hundredyears old and is infamously haunted bynumerous ghosts....
Any place with a bit of history behind it issure to have a healthy population of ghosts,so our district is no exception. NearbyWardley, now part of Swinton, has WardleyHall, the official residence of the CatholicBishop of Salford. Known to the Locals as“Skull Hall”, Wardley is the home of afamous relic - the head of St. AmbroseBarlow, a local cleric who became a religiouscasualty of the Reformation, executed forpreaching the old faith. That is remarkableenough, but even more so is the fact thatthe skull has been known to take leave on anumber of occasions, disappear (go skull-about), only to return after a periodand take up its former position.
However, when it comes to value in spookterms, Worsley Old Hall, almost 500 yearsold and now a restaurant, really puts on ashow. Its best known resident was, ofcourse, the famous Duke of Bridgewater,who commissioned the building of the firstcanal in the land, but it is not he whom welook to for haunting. Rather it is his distantantecedents, Sir Richard Brereton and hiswife Lady Dorothy, who are the culprits.
In 1570, Sir Richard inherited Worsley and in1572 he married Dorothy Egerton who wasonly 12 years old at the time (in those daysof low life-expectancy it was customary tomarry young). When Dorothy was 16 yearsold she sadly lost their only child, a miscarriage apparently caused by her beingfrightened by a tame bear which had broken loose in the grounds of the Hall, butshe recovered.
In 1598, after 26 years of happy marriage,Sir Richard died and Dorothy inheritedWorsley and continued to live at herbeloved Hall. She arranged to have her husband and baby laid to rest at the Churchof Our Lady the Virgin in Eccles in a splendid tomb.
In 1604, Dorothy, still a relatively youngwoman of 44, married Sir Peter Legh ofLyme Hall in Cheshire and became step-mother to this widower's children. Theydivided their time between the two estatesand had a long and happy marriage until, in1636, Sir Peter died.
Now a respected dowager of 76 years, anextraordinary age for those times, Dorothyreturned to spend her last years at WorsleyHall. There were to be only another threeyears of life left to her before she died ofpneumonia as a result of an accident.
Wearing her favourite green dress, cut inthe voluminous style of the day, she wasdescending the main staircase of the Hallwhen she tripped and tumbled to the footof the stairs. Perhaps a fracture and shockdid the rest, for, taken to her bed, she diedwithin days.
In her Will Lady Dorothy stipulated that sheshould join her first husband, Sir Richardand their child, in the tomb at Eccles Churchand there they rest to this day. In Tudorruffs, Sir Richard in doublet and hose, LadyDorothy in a gown, their baby in a nurseryrobe, they dream on…
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And there the tale should rest - but not so,for the hapless folk of Worsley.
Things emphatically started to go bump inthe night! Possibly the reason was that SirRichard and Dorothy were having a tiff inthe afterlife. He might have been peeved ather second marriage, she might have beennagging him to fix the heavenly gates.Whatever the reason, the villagers ofWorsley began to suffer the backlash of avery irritable spook. Sir Richard took tofrightening the nervous on dark nights,throwing weighty objects about, causinglivestock to abort and crops to fail, andgenerally disturbing the rural peace.
Something had to be done - an exorcism noless and seven priests were summoned forthe job. A lesser number had been tried butSir Richard was a ghost with stamina. Theceremony proceeded and battle with thespirit joined for many hours until, finally hewas brought to bay on Chat Moss. All thepriests' pleadings for the ghost to desistwere in vain, for it demanded a human
sacrifice as its price. After much negotiationit seemed that the ghost was bluffing, for itsettled for a chicken as the price of takingup a more friendly form in future - that of aswallow.
Meanwhile, back at the Hall, Lady Dorothybegan to put in an appearance. Wearing hersignature green dress, she started to wanderthe corridors and rooms, invariably endingher promenades at the head of the staircaseand then taking the tumble. But, always akindly lady, she never bothered anyone(beyond severe palpitations!) and she wasleft to her own devices. She is still aroundtoday, as successive cleaners of the Hallunder its different tenancies and even present day restaurant staff, will attest.
In 1975 a cleaner stated that she felt thather body was “possessed” and had anawareness that she was wearing a greengown. In this state and against her will, shefelt impelled to go to the head of the staircase and reached this point before shecould break the spell. The dress, however,continued to spectrally tumble down to thefoot of the stairs…
As for Sir Richard, the story goes that in achilly December, a local guide was relatingthe history of the Hall, of Sir Richard andthe swallow, to some foreign tourists. Hewas scoffing at the tale, when one of thecompany pointed to the sky and enquired:“What bird might that be”?In the sky a lone bird soaredabove the Hall in the wintryskies … it was a swallow.
Written by John Kirwin
The grounds of Worsley Old Hall were designated aconservation area in 1982 to protect the setting ofWorsley Old Hall, a Grade II listed building, and toprotect the historical character of the area in general. The conservation area has within its boundaryWorsley Old Hall and the former Worsley Old HallFarm, now altered and extended as The MarriottHotel.www.salford.gov.uk/conworsleyoh
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Focus on: MilanItalian Restaurant inthe heart of WorsleyMilan first opened in Worsley in 2002. It has recentlyundergone a full refurbishment and re-opened it’sdoors in July 2010.
THE REFURBISHMENTIf you visited Milan before the refurbishment,you will be amazed at the change. In addition to the stylish new decor and chicfurnishings, the layout feels spacious andinviting. It now has a bigger bar area forcustomers to relax and enjoy pre-dinnerdrinks. The atmosphere is relaxed, but buzzy- a great place to catch up with friends.
A NEW MENUNot only has the interior changed, but thereare 25 new dishes on the menu to sample,and a completely new wine list.
Head Chef, Bruno de Ferrera, who startedwith Milan as a Pasta Chef five years ago,has revamped the menu to include some ofthe favourites from the traditional menu,plus new contemporary Italian dishes.
BRUNO’S FAVOURITE DISHESBruno talks about his signature dishes:-
From the original traditional menu: L’agnellois his firm favourite. A slow cooked lamb,roasted for 6-7 hours in the oven, servedwith Mediterranean vegetables, potatoesand a red wine and rosemary jus.
From the new dishes: Milan Fillettinos -strips of spicy beef fillet, marinated in ablend of olive oil, chilli, garlic, onions, peppersand served on a bed of crushed potatoes.This can be served as a starter or maincourse. So you can try both of these!
From the dessert menu, the one which hasproved the most popular so far is the NewYork cheesecake. This is made on site by theSenior Chef who is from New York himself.
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What’s OnSEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
INDOOR KURLINGWorsley Methodist Church Hall“New Age Kurling” indoors. Noexperience necessary. Ideal for people with limited mobility. Allwelcome, wheelchair access.Wed 15th SeptemberWed 6th & 20th October2.00 - 4.00pm£1.00Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125
COMMUNITY POLICE SURGERIESDrop in and chat about any issuesconcerning yourself or the communityBoothstown:-Tue 7th September, 11amBoothstown LibraryTue 21st Sept, 5th & 19th Oct, 11amBoothstown Methodist ChurchMoorside:-Tue 7th Sept & 5th Oct, 1.30pmThe Hollies, Moorfield CloseWorsley:- Fri 17th Sept & 29th Oct, 10am Worsley Village LibraryEllenbrook:- Fri 17th September, 10amFri 1st, 15th & 29th October, 10amEllenbrook ChurchNeighbourhood Police TeamTel: 0161 856 5284
COMMUNITY COMMITTEEMEETINGWorsley & Boothstown open meeting where local residents caninfluence decisions about theirneighbourhoods.Wed 22nd SeptemberBoothstown Community Centre7.00pmTony Walsh Tel: 0161 790 4562
TEA DANCEWorsley Methodist Church Hall,Barton RoadTea Dances with a professionalleader. Everyone welcome, frombeginner to expert.Tue 28th Sept & 26th October2.00 - 4.00pm£3.00 (includes refreshments)Charles Ogden - 0161 790 2125
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NEW WATERWAY DISPLAYTHE GULF WAR 1990 - 1991:PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN KEANEImperial War Museum North18th Sept - 27th Feb 2011 Marking twenty years since the GulfWar 1990 - 1991. A small but powerful display of photographstaken by renowned artist JohnKeane. Accompanied by quotesfrom an interview with Keane, thisdisplay gives a unique glimpse intothe conflict, sparked by the Iraqiinvasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Tel: 0161 836 4000
THE UK WEDDING SHOWManchester Central (G-mex)An exciting, contemporary andvibrant national wedding event.Choose from a host of local andnational suppliers providing everything you imagine for a specialday. Professional fashion showsdaily, featuring the finest designersof bridal wear, menswear and mother of the bride. Sat 23rd - Sun 24th October10am - 5pm £8 in advance, £9 on the doorwww.theukweddingshows.co.uk
SALFORD LOCAL HISTORY ANDFAMILY FUN DAYSalford Museum & Art GalleryWith over 30 stalls of local historygroups, museums, heritage organisations and booksellers. Kidsactivities & vintage bus rides.Sun 19th September11.00 - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 778 0800
FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM CLUBSalford Museum & Art GalleryA different theme each month andcraft activity afterwards.Sat 25th Sept & 30th Oct2.30pm (approx 1hr)Free (first come first served basis)Tel: 0161 778 0800
Exhibitions ACTIVITY AFTERNOONSSalford Museum & Art GalleryJoin us for an afternoon of arts andcrafts, with fun for all the family.Sun 26th SeptemberSun 31st October - special 'BigDraw' activity2.00 - 4.00pm (drop in)FreeTel: 0161 778 0800www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum
FAMILY FUN WEEKENDEast Lancashire Railway, BoltonStreet Station, BuryThe popular event returns with afabulous programme of kids’ entertainment across the 13-milestrain line including craft workshops,circus and magic shows and thespecial Lollipop Express. Sat 2nd – Sun 3rd OctoberSpecial fares apply, no pre-bookingrequired. Tel: 0161 764 7790www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk
TUDORS LIVE!Salford Museum & Art GalleryTudor themed fun days on the firstSunday of every month Sun 3rd October2.00 - 4.00pmFree (drop in)Tel: 0161 778 0800
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINEast Lancashire Railway, BoltonStreet Station, BuryPrepare for the scare and a take atrip on our steam-hauled HalloweenGhost Train. Children dressed inHalloween costume travel FREEwhen accompanied by a fare-payingadult. Pre-booking required.Sat 30th October£9.60 per adult, £1 per additionalchild, £6.40 concession.Tel: 0161 764 7790
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NIGHT OF NEON 2010Salford QuaysThe Night of Neon 2010 is a 10kmass participation night walk. TheNeon course is brought to life withmusic, dance acts and performers.Open to all adults with a minimumage limit of seven for children. Allchildren between the age of sevenand sixteen must be accompaniedby an adult at all times. Raising vitalfunds for The Christie.Sat 23rd October8.00pm (entertainment starts 6pm)Events Team - 0161 446 3400
BERYL’S BALLWorsley Marriott HotelRaising funds for St. Ann’s Hospice.Featuring surprise guests fromHollyoaks and Coronation Streetgoing head-to-head in a Celebrity XFactor! Music by Fake That, disco,auctions and raffles.Sun 31st October£25 per ticket, includes canapes,champagn, traditional fish & chipsDonna - 07825 164276
TINY TOTS RAMBLESWorsley Woods, meet atBeesley Green Community CentreFree themed one-hour guided walksaround Worsley Woods. Suitable forprams. Many walks include an arts& crafts afterwards. 8th Sept Caterpillar Hunt15th Sept Kevin the Squirrel22nd Sept Obstacles Walk29th Sept Nature Hunt6th Oct Crown Making13th Oct Teddy Bears Picnic20th Oct Flower Power Walk27th Oct Halloween Spooky
Walk (4pm to 6pm)Every Weds 11.00am - 1.00pmTel: 0161 793 4219
UNDER 5S STORY TIME - TINYTOTS TALESLowry TheatreTake your toddler on an imaginativejourney of stories and songs, byjoining us in the Galleries for a funand inspiring workshop especiallyfor you and your little ones.Suitable for ages 2.5 - 4.5yrsFri 16th Sept & 29th October10.15 - 11.00am£3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0843 208 6000
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FOOD FAYRE - SALFORD FOOD &DRINK FESTIVAL 2010Civic Centre Lawns, SwintonEnjoy demonstrations from localchefs as well as celebrity chef BrianMellor. There will also be food stallsselling an array of fresh herbs,cakes, chocolates, meats and muchmore. For children, Katy Ashworthfrom CBeebies “I Can Cook” will bemaking an appearance and signingcopies of her latest book as well asentertaining the children with songsand stories.Sat 2nd October 10.00 -4.00pmwww.visitsalford.info/foodfestival
INTERNATIONAL FOODFESTIVALSalford Museum & Art GalleryOur fourth annual celebration offood! Celebrate with us as weexplore food from around the worldand food from Salford. There will beplenty of chances to taste international dishes, get recipe ideasand cooking tips.Sun 10th Oct1.00 - 4.00pm Tel: 0161 778 0800
MARIE CURIE GRAND RAFFLE!Masonic Hall, Hospital Road,PendleburyFundraising for Mari-Curie CancerCare. Grand raffle with loads ofprizes at the opening event of DaysOut West American Line Dancegroup. 3 hours of fun dancing withsome tuition if you don’t know how.Wed 15th September7.30 - 10.30pm£4.00 on the doorKerris Milligan - 0161 9501711w w w . d a y s o u t w e s t a m e r i c a n l i n e d a n c e . c o m
CHI IN THE PARK, 2010Victoria Park, SwintonInfinite Tai Chi Salford invites you toSalford's Peace & Love Festival insupport of World Peace Day 21stSept. Raising the vibration ofSalford through Tai Chi, Music &Dance! All profits going to ArthritisResearch Campaign.Sat 25th September12.00 - 4.00pmFree (small fee for kids activities)Gillian Fair - 07816 886604
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KINGFISHER KIDSClifton Country ParkActivities for families with childrenaged 5-12. Outdoor activity followedby art or craft in the visitor centre. Sat 18th Sept2.00 - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219
AUTUMN ANTICSVictoria Park, SwintonDesign your favourite woodlandanimal mask then create a miniature home in the park whereyour creature could live.Sun 19th September1.00 to 3.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219
HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUGThe LowryThe Peoples Theatre Companyreturns with this charming taleabout the magic of family and, ofcourse, the importance of a nicewarm hug! So join us and a host ofwild characters, sing-a-long songs,superb games and first class hugging. All you need is your earsand your arms! Suitable for ages 4yrs+Sat 25th September11.30am and 2.30pm£8.50Tel: 0843 208 6000
SPOOKY CARTOONINGSalford Museum & Art GalleryWe are celebrating the Big Draw atSalford Museum and Art Gallery bywelcoming back artist Bob Nancollisfor a spooky workshop: come alongand create your own spooky cartoon. Bob will demonstrate howto add facial expressions andgestures to cartoons, and how to
add atmosphere using variousdrawing techniques. Suitable for ages 5 and up.Sun 31 October2.00 - 4.00pmFree (drop in)Tel: 0161 778 0800www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum
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WORSLEY WOODSCONSERVATION MORNINGBeesley Green Community CentreHave a go at some practical conservation work. Sat 11th Sept, 10.00-3.00pmTue 12th Oct, 10.00-12.30pmTel: 0161 793 4219
WORSLEY- BARTON AQUEDUCTHERITAGE CRUISEAnother chance to journey alongthe Bridgewater Canal and overBarton Aqueduct into Trafford.Cruise lasts around 2 hours, board10 mins before sailing. Bookingessential. Departs near the hump-backed bridge, opposite TheBridgewater Hotel, Barton RoadSun 12th September 2.00pm£3.00 adults, £2.00 under 15’sTel: 0161 848 8601
CLIFTON VOLUNTEERSClifton Country ParkHelp carry out regular conservationtasks in the country park. Wed 22nd September10.00 - 12.30pmTel: 0161 793 4219
DIRT AND DREAMSClifton Country ParkExperience the lives and loves ofthose who lived and worked aroundWet Earth CollierySun 26th September12.00 - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219
ECCLES ALE TRAILEccles Train Station Car ParkQuench your thirst for knowledgeon this stroll around the pubs ofEccles, taking in tales or murder,hauntings, politics and riots. Placeson this walk are limited to 20.Drinks not included in the price.This walk is part of Salford Food &Drink Festival. Approx 1 mile walkLeader: Tony Flynn. Must pre-book.Sun 3rd October12.00pm£2.00 Adults, children FreeTel: 0161 848 8601
PROMS IN THE PARK INSALFORDBuile Hill ParkGet ready for the Proms! After lastyear's fantastically successful event,BBC Proms in the Park in Salfordreturns for yet another year.Thousands of music lovers will bringpicnics, flags and their finest singingvoices to fill Salford's beautiful andhistoric Buile Hill Park for an unforgettable evening of populartunes and rousing classics. Sat 11th September6.30pm (Gates open 4.00pm)£13.50 for Salford residents£20.00 for non residentswww.visitsalford.info/proms
STRICTLY BIG BANDThe LowryJoin us for a dazzling two-hourroller-coaster ride through the golden age of the American bigband; when music meant magicalsongs, larger-than-life performersand legendary venues. Featuring asizzling 26-piece orchestra, a rosterof sensational singers and backedby a tasty cocktail of dance routinesand classic archive footage fromsome of the most famous venues ofthe time.Sun 24th October7.30pm£25.00 - £28.50Tel: 0843 208 6000
TAKE THAT TRIBUTE NIGHTNovotel, WorsleyEnjoy a four course meal, followedby the UK’s best Take That tributeband and a disco till 1.00am!Fri 1st October7.30pm to 1.00am£29.50 per personKaty or Tina - 0161 799 3535 to book
QUIZ NIGHTRoe Green Cricket ClubJoin Friends of Roe Green for abrain-stretching evening!Fri 22nd October7.30pmAnnette 0161 793 5489
PUB QUIZZESThe Barton Arms - Mon & Weds
9 . 0 0 p mWorsley Old Hall - Tues 9.00pmThe Cock - Thus 9.00pm
FARMERS MARKETEccles Shopping CentreHomemade sausages, salami, dairyproducts, preserves and lots more! Sat 18th Sept & 16th October9.00am - 2.00pmFree entryTel: 0161 707 3058
THE CONTINENTAL MARKETEccles Shopping CentreOne market....hundreds of flavours,encompassing flavours & delicaciesfrom the European Union.Thu 21st - Sun 24th October9.00am - 5.00pm (Sun 10-4pm)Free entryTel: 0161 707 3058
CRAFT FAIRSalford Museum & Art GalleryLast year's fair at Salford Museumand Art Gallery was a huge success,and we hope that this year's fair willbe just as successful. Why not comeand get some early Christmas shopping done at one of the manystalls selling affordable handmadeitems, or just treat yourself to something lovely! The café will alsobe open for light refreshmentswhen you need a break from all thebargain hunting!Sun 17th October11.00 - 3.30pmFree entryTel: 0161 778 0800
EVITAThe LowryBill Kenwright by special arrangementwith The Really Useful Group.Bringing to life the dynamic personaof Eva Peron, wife of formerArgentine dictator Juan Peron, thisbrand new production promises tobe 'the theatrical event of the year’.Mon 6th to Sat 18th September7.30pm (Wed & Sat matinee 2pm) £23-£35Tel: 0843 208 6000
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Visitors and societies alike are always assuredof a warm welcome in our friendly clubhouse,with all budgets and catering requirementsreadily accommodated. Bookings are nowbeing taken for the Autumn and for the 2011season, but be sure to book early as availableslots fill up very quickly. Our hospitalityextends to hosting a wide range of privatefunctions including weddings, birthdays andcorporate meetings and conferences.
Just call our experienced team and we willdo our best to ensure you have an occasionto remember. We also offer corporate sponsorship packages to local businesseswhich combine golf, use of the facilities andthe opportunity to promote your organisation to the Club's membership.
If you are a keen golfer, why not join theClub as a full time member. There is currently no joining fee and we can assureyou of a full programme of competitions,great company and a range of social eventsfor every taste.For more information, contact the team:-Tel : 0161 789 4202Email: [email protected]: www.worsleygolfclub.co.ukVisit: Stableford Avenue, Monton, M30 8AP
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Panacotta with fresh cherry syrupServes 4
You will need for the panacotta450ml Double cream4 tbsp Caster sugar1 Vanilla pod3 Sheets gelatin
You will need for the cherry syrup250g Pitted fresh cherries250g Caster sugar250ml Cold water
To make the syrupPlace the water and sugar into a saucepan andbring to the boil. Reduce the liquid to a syrupconsistency (should take about 5 mins). Place the
pitted cherries into a large bowl and pour the hotsyrup over them. Set aside and leave to cool.
To make the panacottaCut your vanilla pod in half length ways and addto a saucepan with the cream and sugar. Stir overa gentle heat and before it boils, reduce the heatand then simmer for 2 mins. Remove from the heat.
Soak the gelatin in cold water until it becomessoft, then squeeze out any excess water and addto the hot cream liquid. Stir until dissolved. Pourthe mixture into 4 x 125ml moulds and refrigerateuntil set.
When ready to serve, dip the moulds into hotwater for a few seconds and then turn the mouldsover onto your serving plate. Coat each panacottawith the cherry syrup and then serve.
Ryan Miles, Sous Chef, Grenache Restaurant
Hints and Tips from Grenache Restaurant’s Head Chef Stephen Hildebrandt
1. To reduce tears when chopping onions, leavethe root intact2. Never use tinfoil on tomato products, theacid in the tomatoes will break down the foiland it may get into the food3. When cooking cabbage add a teaspoon ofvinegar to the water and it will eliminate the odour4. When cooking dried beans and pulses do notsalt until they are tender or they will stay hard
5. When using artichoke only use stainless steelcookware and utensils to prevent discolouration 6. To make your meringues form better peaks,coat the bowl prior to whisking the eggs, inwhite wine vinegar
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15 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, M28 3JETel: 0161 799 8181
www.grenacherestaurant.com
Eccles Shopping CentreThursday 21st to Sunday 24th October
Thu to Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday Trading 10am-4pmOne market.....hundreds of flavoursCheeses from Europe lDried Sausages from France lWine and Cider from Italy and FranceHand made Soaps & Lavender from Provence lHand Bags from Italy l Chocolate from BelgiumOlives, Olive Oil, Peppers and much much more...
WIN A CONTINENTAL HAMPER! Complete a questionnaire at the market for thechance to win a fantastic hamper courtesy of the Market and Eccles Shopping Centre
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Decorate cupcakes (bought or home-made) and make these fabSpider cakes for Halloween with your kids. You will need:-
1. Unravel the liquorice wheels and cut into lengths to make danglylegs. Stick 8 into the top of each cake, making small cuts with the tip of a sharp knife so they push in really securely.
2. Spoon chocolate spread on top and spread lightly within thelegs to make a round spider's body. Now cut the Allsorts to makeeyes and the red bootlaces to make mouths, then stick them ontothe cakes and dot on the icing to make eyeballs.
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Freshly Made Sandwiches & Takeaway Coffee
Home Cooked and Continental Meats
Local, British and Continental Cheeses
Barbakan Bread and Cakes
Top Quality Olives, Olive Oil and otherNibbly Things
Homemade Salads
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Come along for a few drinks & try our new tapas & small plates menuwithin the relaxing atmosphere of our upstairs bar
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LA PERLA
ITALIANRESTAURANT
0161 799 2266the total bill when orderingfrom the a la carte menu
Here at La Perla (formerly San Remo), we have undergone a full refurbishment andwould love you to join us and see what we are about.
Experience an evening of delicious authentic Italian food, fine wines and first class service, set in relaxed yet stylish surroundings. You can watch the chefs hard at work inthe fantastic open plan kitchen and if you're quick enough you may get to dine in oneof our luxurious booths!
Italian lessons with Valentina every Tuesday starting in September, 7.00 - 9.00pm.Includes half an hour break to enjoy your choice of pizza or pasta ~ £20.00pp
Sunday is Family Day ~ between 12 and 5pm, any starter + pizza/pasta fromthe normal menu for £9.95 (same as Early Bird!)
We also have a Children’s Menu ~ selection of kids meals + ice cream just £4.50
4 Garrett Hall Road, Worsley, M28 1AW
0161 799 2266
Early Bird Menu Mon-Thur 5.30~7.00pmAny starter plus any pizza/pasta off the normal menu £9.95pp
Customers must order before 7pm
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THE LOWRYART ZONE - SALFORD SCENES
Mon 25 October - Fri 29 October, drop in 2pm - 3.30pmJoin us for a look at Salford Quays' nautical past. This is your chance tobe a shipbuilder or flag waver, right here on the Manchester ShipCanal. All welcome.FREE
ART ZONE - SUPER SCULPTURESMon 25 October - Fri 29 October, 11.00amInspired by our exciting new sculpture trail, we'll be constructing a different type of sculpture every day. Come and make your own workof art to take home!FREE but tickets must be booked in advance
DRAMA ZONE - SHIPWRECKEDTue 26 October - Thu 28 October, 11.00amAhoy there, landlubbers!Set sail from Salford Quays on an adventurous voyage of discovery,using drama games to create and explore exotic new worlds.£3..50
EXPLORE SALFORD STORIESTue 26 October - Thu 28 October, 2.00pmBudding thespians in the family? This is your chance to explore SalfordStories together in these short and snappy dance and drama sessions.FREE but tickets must be booked in advance for children & adults.
Tel: 0843 208 6000www.thelowry.com
Salford Museum &Art Gallery
Tuesday 26th OctoberSessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pmBe inspired by one of our spookiest pictures'Famine' and create a mask to wear and frightenyour friends! Ages 5yrs +£1.00
Wednesday 27th OctoberSessions begin at 11am & 1pmJoin the team from Ordsall Hall at SalfordMuseum and Art Gallery to hear about some ofthe ghosts that haunt the corridors of the Hall.Prepare for some spooky tales of hauntings andthings that go bump in the night! Ages 5yrs +FREE, drop in event.
Thursday 28 OctoberSessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pmBe inspired by the 'hands on' puppets in our'Life through a Lens' exhibition to create one ofyour own to take home. Ages 5yrs +£1.00
* Numbers are limited please buy your ticket at reception when you arrive at the museum.
Tel: 0161 778 0800www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseum
October Half Term ActivitiesHere are a few ideas for entertaining the kids this half term!
Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st October, 1pm - 4pmLearning StudioOur Shipshape Saturdays are packed with family fun from craft to theatrical performances. Including: n Sea Life Splash Bags decorate your own splash bag with a host ofcreatures from the sea to get the seafaring mood.n Get Knotted learn the art of decorative and practical knotting anduse your knotting skills to create your own keyfob to take home.n Watery Weavers while at sea, sailors would be expected to do theirown sewing and were issued 'ditty bags' to keep their sewing kit in. Gethands on with a genuine Second World War 'ditty bag' and try yourhand at some woven crafts and create your own unique paperweavingpanel in our fun craft activity.n Get a feel for historic naval items in our object handling sessions. n Watch dramatic films and footage from IWMN’s Archive.n Follow the trail to explore even more remarkable objects from war atsea, on permanent display in our Main Exhibition Space, by picking up afamily friendly gallery pack.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTHTel: 0161 836 4000Salford Watersports
Centre Salford QuaysOctober Half Term Courses:-Mon 25th - Fri 29th October, 9.30am - 12pm
AQUA ACTIVITY (812 years £45)These courses are all about fun. You can expecta taste of kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and raft building.
JUNIOR ROCK CLIMBING (812 years £45)A fun introduction to foundation skills in climbing movement, and belaying techniques.
RYA SAILING STAGE 1 (1016 years £50)Our coaches will lead you through the structured syllabus of the RYA Stage One as wellas offering plenty of opportunity for fun, games.
Tel: 0161 877 7252 www.salford.gov.uk/watersportscentre
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MINI-SOCCER HALF TERM HOLIDAY COURSE
Run by Premier League Academy coaches
Fun games, skills development, & matcheswith certificates, medals and trophies.Snooker, Table Football &Football DVDs in the breaks.
Boothstown JFCAmberhill WayBoothstown25th – 29th October 20109.30am – 3.30pm (early drop off/late pick up available)
Only £50 for the week (or £12 per day)
For more info contact:SuzanneCharlesworth
07951 540119Email:[email protected]
Messy Monsters Creative Classescontinue at
Beesley Green Community Centreon Mondays
New term begins 13th September, 2010
Our sessions are fun for both adult carer & child.A weekly educational theme is explored throughpainting, sticking, modelling, building, tactile play
and much much more!!For a limited time classes are available on a dropin basis at £4.50 per class. Please book if you can
so we can ensure enough materials are provided.
Call/text 0752 850 9416 or [email protected]
Realise your child’s potentialMaths and English After-School ProgrammesKumon programmes:l work at a pace tailored to your child’s needsl give their confidence a real boostl develop invaluable study skills and concentration l complement the school curriculum
Contact your local instructor today
Sandra ThompsonWORSLEY study centre
0161 793 4638 [email protected]
Classes Mon & Thurs 3.15pm to 5.30pm
0800 854 714kumon.co.uk
TWO WEEK FREE TRIAL available to 20th October 2010
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2. Develop yourContact SpheresContact Spheres are businesses that arecompatible and non-competitive to you. Forexample: painters, carpenters, plumbers,electricians and interior designers. All of thesehave clients with overlapping similar needs.They can all work with, and refer each othereasily. Another good example is what I callthe wedding mafia: a florist, a photographer,a travel agent and a jeweller. A referral forone of them becomes a referral for all ofthem. You should immediately determine whichprofessions fit within your Contact Spheresand start developing relationships with them.
3. Foster relationships with your clients.Word-of-mouth is more about farming thanit is about hunting. Building your businessthrough word-of-mouth is about cultivatingrelationships with people who get to knowyou and trust you. People do business withpeople they have confidence in. One of themost important things I've learned in thepast two decades is this: It's not what youknow, or who you know. It's how well youknow them that counts.
John Betton - Business for BreakfastBusiness Networking0845 4811 929 or 07817 642017
Small Business Guide to: Word-of-Mouth MarketingEveryone knows about it, but hardly anyone does it well
What if there were a way to build your business, year in and year out, regardless offluctuations in the economy or the activitiesof your competition? Well, there is. It's called“Word-of-Mouth”.
Practically every business person knows howimportant word-of-mouth marketing is, yetalmost no-one truly understands how tobuild their business through it.
The major advantage of word-of-mouth isthat people trust the recommendations ofothers and hold that in much higher regardthan anything a company could ever say.
It's not just about good customer service.Unfortunately, people are more likely to talkabout your business when they are unhappythan when they are satisfied. Good customerservice can reduce "negative" word-of-mouth but rarely on it's own will it prompt a happycustomer to talk about you.
Below are the three most important thingsyou can do to start the process of increasingbusiness through word-of-mouth.
1. Diversify your networksIf you want to build your business throughword-of-mouth, you have to be visible andactive in the community by participating in various networking groups and/or professional associations.
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All our work is carried out by our team of qualified andexperienced decorators who will ensure all works arefinished to the highest standards of preparation and
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FIFTY FIFTYTAXIS
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FIFTY FIFTY TAXIS is a fully established Private Hire companyand the ONLY one based in the Walkden area.
n We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
n We cover ALL areas including Walkden, Worsley, Roe Green,Boothstown, Ellenbrook, Mosley Common, Tyldesley, Little Hulton, Swinton & Wardley.
n We also offer 24 hour airport transfers
n We have a wide selection of vehicles ranging from standard hatchbackcars to16 seater minibuses. We have wheelchair accessible vehicles available on request.
n We have the latest GPS tracking system and computerised bookingsystem, making us more reliable than many of our competitors.
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Community Information
SafetyPolice - general enquiries 872 5050Neighbourhood Policing Team 856 5284
Salford City CouncilMain Switchboard 794 4711Environment (ie. refuse) 909 6500Highways (ie. street lighting) 909 6505
Community & Leisure FacilitiesBeesley Green Community Centre 790 6124Worsley Court House 737 6277Worsley & Boothstown Surestart 703 7446Swinton Surestart Centre 778 0750Fit City Worsley Pool 790 2084
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESSOn Our Doorstep is the only communitymagazine dedicated to Worsley & RoeGreen, giving you access to 5,500 localhouseholds and businesses.(Distributed to: Broadoak, Moorside, Worsley, Roe Green, stretching towards Boothstown & Ellenbrook)
Each issue is designed to be read andretained, ensuring you have a lasting, cost-effective message.
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LibrariesWorsley Village 794 8750Swinton 921 2360Walkden 909 6518Boothstown 799 6549
HealthcareThe Sides Medical Centre 794 1604Tims & Parker Chemists (The Sides) 794 1971
SchoolsSt. Marks CofE Primary School 790 3423Broadoak Primary School 794 2326Bridgewater School 794 1463Moorside High School 794 1045Walkden High School 975 8000
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Get together with friends, family and colleagues on Friday, 24September. Hold a coffee morning with your friends, a gardenparty with your neighbours or a pub quiz with your colleagues – whatever puts a smile on your mug! Register now:
Call 0845 602 1246 or register online at www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee
You can help make a huge difference to peopleaffected by cancer. This year we need your helpto raise over £8 million.
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Pet Centre
Worsley Pet Centre at Worsley Garden Centre, Leigh Road, Worsley, M28 2LJ
During September& October we are
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Run, run, as fast as you can…to the Salford Food and Drink Festival!
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary Year - September 2010
Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm
For more information call 0161 330 4444
The Boatyard, Off The Moorings, Worsley M28 2QE
www.boatyardbardsley.com
The Boatyard by Bardsley, set in the exclusive village of
Worsley, offers a better quality of life on the banks of the
Bridgewater Canal. Conceived to bring a modern style of living
to an idyllic English setting, The Boatyard is a fresh and tranquil
environment to experience the very best in home life.
Offers subject to contract, status, selected plots only and are subject to availability.
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This academic year is one of transition for Bridgewater School, starting with the
September will mark the start of Bridgewater's 60th Anniversary year with celebrations
A new EYFS unit will open in September 2010 providing a spacious, purpose createdarea for our nursery and reception classes. The school will also benefit from a newIndependent Learning Centre housing a bright and modern library and IT facility.
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