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WORSLEY • ROE GREEN • ELLENBROOK • BOOTHSTOWN • WALKDEN • SWINTON • MONTON • ELLESMERE PARK

What’s OnCompetitionLocal History

Gardening TipsCommunity News

Celebrating 2 Years!

On Our Doorstep

OOD FebMar12:issue 15 26/1/12 13:36

Contents4 The Community Egg

ProjectGood reasons to keep chickens!

8 Competition WinnersWinners of the Family Photo Shoot

12 February Half TermActivities to keep the kids busy!

18 Competition!Win a Vintage Tea Party for Six

20 Spring is in Sight!Top gardening jobs for early Spring

26 Spring: The Start of the Kitten SeasonHelp the RSPCA reduce the numberof unwanted kittens

28 Ellesmere Park’s own “Time Team”Excavation of the Roman Road

32 What’s OnYour essential guide to local events

38 Mothers DayA few of the best gift ideas

40 Strawberry CupcakesDelicious and simple recipe to try

42 Business Directory

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WelcomeHappy New Year! albeit a belated one.

Welcome to the first issue of 2012. We arecelebrating our 2nd anniversary! It’s hard tobelieve we launched our first issue in January 2010 - the last two years have flown by.

We have teamed up with local business“Once Upon a Teacup” to offer a Vintage Tea Party for Six in our fabulous competition(p.18) - so you can celebrate for us!

January has been a quiet month, but nowSpring is approaching, it’s time to get busy! Nick from Green ‘n’ Tidy tells us what weshould be doing in the garden in Februaryand March. Whilst you are thinking aboutthe garden, why not get some chickens thisyear and produce your own eggs?

We have some simple suggestions forMothers Day gifts - meaningful gestureswhich won’t cost the earth. Try our easyStrawberry Cupcake recipe and impress yourValentine or Mum with your baking skills!

Happy reading and enjoy the days as theygradually get longer!

SusieEditor

On Our Doorstep is published by Zig Zag Ventures, an independent publisher. You can contact us by:-Telephone: 0161 790 2504Email: [email protected]: www.onourdoorstep.co.uk

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The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted or reproduced without the express permission of the Publisher.Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflectthose of the Publisher.

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The Community Egg ProjectChickens...the new family pet!Chickens make excellent family pets, theyare just the ticket! At just 24 weeks old,spring pullets are reaching their point-of-layand will begin providing an abundance ofdelicious golden-yoked eggs!

Children love animals, especially ones thatrespond so well to love and respect. Backgarden chicken keeping has many rewards.

My passion for chicken keeping goes back anumber of years. Hatched at home our fivegirls are a fascinating additions to our family.A small flock of chickens will give any familyhuge delight. If you are pushed for space, aself contained chicken run will give your girlsplenty of space to scratch around during theday. Alternatively, if space isn’t an issue,these small inquisitive birds will thrive in a

free-rangeand stressfree environmentwithin your back garden.

With a little effort comes amazing rewards,lessons of life, love and respect, and aboveall, fresh eggs!

The Community Egg Project works to findhomes for a small number of chickens each month, safeguarding your garden with general help and support promoting backgarden chicken keeping.

The project is non profit making and looking fornew families to get involved. For more info:-Email: [email protected]: 0161 975 7937Visit: www.thecommunityeggproject.co.uk

Carol Ockwell: Project Founder

Worsley WoodsTiny Tots Ramblers GroupDid you enjoy the Tiny Tots Ramblersgroup that ran every Wednesday from

Beesley Green Community Centre?

Unfortunately, these unique sessions areno longer running.

If you enjoyed the walks, activities andmeeting other mums, why not consider

starting up your own group?

If you are interested in setting up, orbeing part of a new group, then registeryour interest with Gordon Warnock, by

Friday 2nd March.

Gordon WarnockBeesley Green Community Centre Supervisor

Tel: [email protected]

BOOTHSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTREMonday: Grow Your Own/Cook It Sessions

2.00 – 4.00pm, 13th FEB for 6 weeksMonday: Family Food & Fitness

4.30 – 6.30pm, 6th FEB for 5 weeksFriday: Healthy Cooking Sessions

11:30 – 1pm, 24th FEB for 5 weeks

ROE GREEN CHURCHMonday: Exercise, Weigh In & Health Chat

3.00-4.30pm, starts 16th January

WORSLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCHTuesday: Family Food & Fun Club

1.00 – 2.30pm, 7th FEB for 4 weeks

Worsley & BoothstownHealth Improvement Courses

All activities Free of chargeHealth Improvement Team

Tel: 0161 790 8219EMAIL [email protected].


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WHEELCHAIR AND SCOOTER SALES

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Our Head Office is based in Leigh and we nowhave a new store in Boothstown.

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We have one of the largest selections of NEW andRECONDITIONED Scooters and Wheelchairs in theNorth West:-

� Second-hand Scooters from £195� Carboot Scooters from £495� Mid-range Scooters from £895� 8 MPH Scooters from £1495

We also sell Mobility Aids such as:-

� Stair & Bath Lifts� Rise and Recline Chairs� Adjustable Beds� Walking AidsPlus a wide range of mobility products

If you have a disability or mobility problem, our aim isto help you find the best solution, so why not contactus or call into our showroom.

Our experienced staff are always happy to offerfriendly and useful advice on the best mobility solution for your needs.

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6 ON OUR DOORSTEP FOR ADVERTISING OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL 0161 790 2504

Realise yourchild’s potential

Sandra Thompson

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0161 793 [email protected]

Classes Mon & Thurs 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Children attend for approximately a half hour session

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Maths and EnglishAfter-School ProgrammesKumon programmes:

� work at a pace tailored to your child’s needs

� give their confidence a real boost

� develop invaluable study skills and concentration

� complement the school curriculum

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Ffion Kane, aged 7, wasthe lucky winner of ourFamily Photo Shoot Compe��on in ourOctNov11 issue. Ffion’smum, Cathy, sent us alovely note a�erwards:-

Dear Susie

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Andy and Diane from

Deaville Photography were absolutely fantastic. They made us

feel so welcome and relaxed the minute we walked through the

door. There were quite a few giggles along the way as they took

our photo's! Andy and Diane have produced lots of outstanding

photograph's for us to treasure.

Please may we say a big Thank You to Andy and Diane, and

thank you so much for choosing Ffion as the winner !

The Kane Family

Competition Winners!

Family Photo Shoot with Deaville Photography

On Our Doorstep raised £320 of Toys at our BeesleyGreen collection. We would like to thank everyone for their local support.


ON OUR DOORSTEP 9VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ONOURDOORSTEP.CO.UK

Fit For Life run classes for people not used to regular exercise. Lead by fullyqualified instructors, the fun based classes cater for all ages, sizes and ability.Combining different types of exercise will gently improve your overall fitness.They also provide thought provoking weekly informa�on to help you lead ahealthier life and have proved to be a great way to meet new friends.

All ages and abili�es welcome - just bring water and a towel!

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See the whole pig cookedoutside the shop:-

Sat 11th FebruarySat 3rd March

11am - 2pm

HOG ROAST BARMCAKES £3.75 each

with apple sauce and sage & onion stuffing

Lars Zollinger Quality Butchers85 Greenleach Lane, Roe Green,Worsley, Manchester, M28 2RT

Another successful Hog Roast !

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Contact Lars Zollinger Quality Butchers

Tel: 0161 790 3105

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NEW FOR 2012 - ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR!Following the success of the popular farmers market, an Arts & Cra�s Fair

is commencing February 2012, on the 1st Saturday of each month.If you are interested in a�ending, please contact the Centre Manager: 0161 707 3058

Win a Hamper!

Name .......................................................... Address ........................................................................................................................................................ Postcode ..............................................

Tel: no .....................................

ENTER OUR FREE PRIZE DRAW TOWIN A HAMPER. THE WINNERWILLBE DRAWN AT RANDOM AT THE FARMERS MARKET, 16TH JUNE 2012

FARMERS MARKET 20123rd Saturday each month - 9.30am-2.00pm

21 January 21 July18 February 18 August17 March 15 September21 April 20 October19 May 17 November16 June 15 December

Win a Hamper - Free Prize Draw For your chance to win a hamper, return your completedslip to a stallholder at the Farmer’s Market by 19th May 2012


February Half Term]

SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISUREGR8 2 16 ACTIVITIESWALKDEN HIGH SCHOOLMon 20th - Fri 24th FebruarySalford Community Leisure will be delivering activities including multi sports for Children andYoung people age 8 - 16 years in the Worsley and Boothstown area.

Visit www.salford.gov.uk/leisureTel: Natalie Craig 0161 778 0564 Email: [email protected]

All activities are FREE

NESTING WEEKWINTON PARKMon 20th FebruaryCome and meet the ranger and help make bird boxes forour nature area for 'National Nesting week'!1.00-3.00pmFREETel:: 0161 793 4219Winton Park, Sutherland Street, Winton, M30 8BR

SALFORD MUSEUM & ART GALLERYMARDI GRAS MADNESS!Tue 21st FebruaryDesign a mask to wear at your own Mardi Gras parade.Sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm

SKETCH AROUND THE MUSEUMThu 23rd FebruaryJoin us on a sketching walk round the museum.2.00 - 3.30pm

Activities: £1 per childSuitable for ages 5+

Tel: 0161 778 0800 | www.salford.gov.uk/salfordmuseumSalford Museum & Art Gallery, Crescent, Salford M5 4WU

ORDSALL HALL MUSEUMSALFORD SPORTING STARSSun 19th – Sun 26th February all week...Be inspired by our ‘Salford Sporting Stars’ exhibition, follow the sporty trail and make amedal. This is a free, drop in activity.

ICE MAGICWed 22nd FebruaryThe Tudors loved to ice skate! Come along to ourworkshop and create your own gliding ice skater

FREETel: 0161 872 0251 | www.salford.gov.uk/ordsallhallOrdsall Hall Museum, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford M5 3AN

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTHHOTSPOTSDaily Mon 20th - Sun 26th FebruaryCreative sessions using a range of art and craftmaterials to make your own unique souvenir.

TIMESTACK HANDLING SESSIONSDaily at 12.30pm Get hands-on with objects from the Imperial WarMuseum’s collection in these themed 20min object-handling sessions.Suitable for ages 5yrs+

All events are FREETel: 0161 836 4000 | www.iwm.org.ukThe Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Mcr, M17 1TZ

THE LOWRYART ZONE: THE BIG TOPMon 20th – Fri 24th FebruaryRoll up, roll up and join us to create the greatest show onearth by making a magnificent mobile inspired by thecolourful sights and sounds of the circus. Using fun artmaterials and lots of imagination you'll make a fantasticwork of art to take home and enjoy.11.00am – 12.30pm

DRAMA ZONE: BILLY GOATS, WOLVES & BEARSTue 21st – Thu 23rd FebruaryCreate a story using some classic animal characters fromchildren’s stories in this fun session for the whole family.Packed full of drama games and role play, see if you cancreate a brand new story.11.00am – 12.30pm

Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0161 836 4000 | www.iwm.org.ukThe Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Mcr, M17 1TZ

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Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary!

On Our Doorsteplocal news, local events, local services

Now covering:- Worsley | Roe Green | Ellenbrook | Boothstown | Mosley Common | Walkden SouthSwinton Moorside & Broadoak | Monton | Ellesmere Park

We’ve been publishing “On Our Doorstep” for 2 years and it’s been a fantastic journey!

We launched in Jan 2010, distributing 5,000magazines in the Worsley & Roe Green area.Since then, we have:- � over doubled our distribution to 12,000 � launched our own websiteand each issue gets better and better!

Thank you for all the local support. We hopeto be around for many more years and inmore areas!!

Q. When did On Our Doorstep launch it’s first magazine?To enter, send your Answer with:- Name | Address | Telephone number | Email address to:- Vintage Tea Party Competition, On Our Doorstep, Media House, 4 DarwenStreet, Manchester, M16 9HBor email: [email protected] (subject: “Tea Party”)Closing date: Wednesday, 29th February 2012

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Competition! Vintage Tea Party for 6To celebrate our 2nd Anniversary, we have teamed up with local business, Once Upon a Teacup Vintage Parties.


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Tel: 0161 790 3434

At Hair Eden, we offer a personal, friendlyyet professional service in a modern,

relaxing salon in picturesque Roe Green

We welcome back Leanne from maternity leave.So please call now to book an appointment.

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� Local, professional gardencare service

� Many years experience ingarden care & maintenance

�Weekly/fortnightly visits� Services provided all yearWhatever your garden needsplease get in touch for a

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WE PROMISE TO DELIVER APROFESSIONAL SERVICE AT THE RIGHT PRICE

Sees signs of spring theapproaching spring, with

bulbs appearing and birds and wildlife waking up as light levels and temperaturesincrease. There's plenty to do indoors thismonth, all in preparation for the seasonahead. Outdoors, the garden is coming tolife again, and it’s time to prune shrubs, suchas Wisteria.

Top 10 jobs inFebruary1. Prepare vegetable

seed beds and sow some vegetables under cover

2. Chit potato tubers3. Protect blossom on apricots, nectarines

and peaches4. Net fruit and vegetable crops to keep the

birds off5. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have

finished flowering6. Divide bulbs such as snowdrops, and plant

those that need planting 'in the green'7. Prune Wisteria8. Prune hardy evergreenhedges and renovateovergrown deciduoushedges9. Prune conservatoryclimbers

10. Cut back deciduous grasses left uncutover the winter

Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the

frequent sunny days provide the opportunityfor an increasing range of gardening tasks.It's time to get busy preparing seed beds,sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs andgenerally tidying up around the garden.

Top 10 jobs in March1. Plant shallots, onion

sets & early potatoes2. Protect new spring

shoots from slugs3. Plant summer-flowering bulbs4. Lift & divide overgrown clumps of perennials5. Top dress containers with fresh compost6. Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed)7. Cut back Cornus (dogwood) and Salix

(willow) grown for colourful winter stems8. Weeds come back in to growth - deal with

them before they get out of hand9. Start feeding fish and using the pond

fountain; remove pond heaters10. Open the greenhouse or conservatory

doors and vents on warm days

February

March

Spring is in sight!

Its time to start those early Spring Gardening Jobs!Nick Culkin from Green’n’Tidy shares his Top 10 jobs for February and March



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Call us today on 0161 790 9495Fax 0161 790 9400

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Qualified TradesmenVisit our in-store office to arrange aFree Design & visit to our Showroom

BRAND NEW STORE OPENING SOON IN BOOTHSTOWNinjecting new life into the Standfield Centre!

A&C HARDWARE & GIFTSThis family run business will be offering something quiteunique to the local area. As part of a local building companywe have a wealth of experience in the building & homedevelopment trade, and as such are fully qualified to offerhelp and advice on a wide range of products to get yourDIY jobs done.

Our Hardware section offers a wide range of DIY andhome improvement tools and supplies:-� Hardware � Hand Tools � Power Tools � Electrical� Plumbing � Painting & Decorating Equipment

Our Gift section offers premium gifts such as:-Ashleigh & Burwood ~ fragrance lamps, diffusers &scented lavender;Bomb Cosmetics ~ organic handmade soaps and bathpamper products. Plus:-� Kitchenware � Cutlery � Crockery � ScentedCandles � Indulgent Treats and Gifts.

So pop down and visit the store.It’s local, it’s convenient - ideal for DIY enthusiasts andanyone looking for premium gifts for around the home.

As we also run a highly successful building company wecan offer a wide range of building services by qualifiedtradesmen to tackle the jobs that may be beyond theaverage DIY enthusiast.We would like to apologies, but due to unforseen circumstances the openinghas been slightly delayed.We will be open very soon!

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Spring: the Start of the Kitten SeasonHelp reduce the number of unwanted kittens

New Year is a timefor looking forward,for sizing up thenext twelve monthsand for makingthose all importantresolutions afterthe Christmasbinge.

At the RSPCA wehave much toprepare for, butone of thebiggest problems

we will face in the spring is the start of thekitten season. The sheer volume of unwantedkittens coming into our care at this time isstaggering and, of course, often hugely disheartening.

Many people still believe that it is better fora cat to have one litter before beingneutered, but this is simply untrue andmerely adds to the thousands of unwantedanimals that end up homeless each andevery year.

The only option available to help avoid thissituation and help animal charities like oursthat have to cope with the influx of unwantedlitters is a remarkably simple one: NEUTERING.A simple and routine operation, castrationsand spays have a multitude of benefits forboth cat and owner. For example, a neuteredcat will never contract testicular or uterinecancer, is less likely to mark their territory orstray and, of course, will never have anunwanted pregnancy. Plus, did you know,just one pair of unneutered adult male andfemale cats can be responsible for up to 50million offspring?

For an owner, the cost is low: around £30-50depending on the vet and gender of the cat,and if you are on benefits or in receipt ofstate pension it is less than £20 at theRSPCA Animal Hospital. For the RSPCA the costs of rescuing and rehoming just one cat is a staggering £210.So, this New Year why not give your cat anew start too and save from adding to the18 million cat population in the country.

Susie HughesRSPCA Manchester & Salford Branch ManagerPhone: 0161 882 0680 | www.rspca-manchesterandsalford.org.ukFacebook: RSPCA-Manchester-Salford-Branch | Twitter: @rspcamcrsalford

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In the summer of 2011 theEllesmere Park Residents’Association commissionedan engraved stone seat andtwo stone benches to commemorate the excavationof the Roman road that runsthrough the Three SistersNature Reserve in the heartof Ellesmere Park. The seven-tonne seats were installed

with the help of two local businessmen,Jonathan Seddon (Seddon Group Ltd) andKen Palmer (Palmer Demolition Ltd).

The residents of Ellesmere Park excavatedthe Roman road in June 2005 as part of theTime Team “Big Roman Dig”. The road wasbelieved to have been constructed in about200AD and connected the fortress town ofMamucium (Manchester) with Coccium(Wigan). It is thought that the road was usedto supply Mamucium with coal and otherraw materials from the surrounding areas towards Coccium.

With the help of the Wigan ArchaeologicalSociety the road was located using a groundresistance ‘geophys’ survey. The excavationtook place over a two week period and involved digging three separate trenches topositively determine the track of the road.The team confirmed direction and width ofthe road; it followed a perfectly straight lineacross the field, as would be expected with a

Roman road, and it was approximately 7m(22 feet) wide. It is believed that the total extent of the road still surviving is some110m. Given the urban location, it is veryrare for a significant length of Roman roadto have survived in such good condition.

The construction of the road was that of aclassic rural Roman road. The surface had adefinite camber to allow the water to draininto the ditches running alongside the road.The road surface was made of local stone, inthis case river-washed alluvial stone, probablyfrom what is now the River Irwell, which inRoman times was a wide flood plain west ofManchester. The northern side of the roadwas constructed on a bed of branches, presumably because the ground was verywet and needed some form of foundation.This material has now decomposed andforms a characteristic black carbon layerunder the road.

As part of the project the residents arrangedfor over 180 school children from 6 differentschools to visit the site allowing them to gainexperience of an archaeological excavation.

It is hoped that visitors to the Three Sistersusing the new seating will reflect on the history that lies only a few inches beneaththeir feet.

If you would like more information on theRoman road through Ellesmere Park contactJohn Rabbitt at [email protected]

Ellesmere Park’s own “Time Team”:Excavation of the Roman Road

Left to right: Commemorative Seat on the Three Sisters Nature Reserve; Surface of the Roman Road; Section of the Roadside Ditch


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What’s OnFEBRUARY & MARCH 2012

LOVE RUNNING MANCHESTERRoe Green Church (M28 2RN)Want to keep fit in 2012? Enjoyrunning already or want to give it atry? Come and train together tokeep motivated at Tuesday runningclub training sessions for all abilities.Tuesdays7.30 - 8.30pmFreeIan Ley: 07813 923328

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILDWorsley Court HouseJoin us for our monthly meeting. Wehave Joe Winnard speaking to usabout "Uncle Joe's mint balls".Mon 6th February7.30pm£1.50 includes refreshmentsSheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845

MESSY CHURCH: LOVE IS IN THEAIR!Roe Green Church HallCome and discover perfect lovethrough games, crafts and singing,followed by ameal. Everyone welcome.Children must be accompanied byan adult.Sun 12th February3.30 - 5.30pm£2.50 Adult, £1.50 ChildIan Ley: 07813 923328

LANCASHIRE COMEDYRoe Green Church HallFriends of Roe Green event:-Rob Mason’s "Lancashire Comedy" -songs and chat. Everyone welcomeWed 15th February2.00 pm (tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle)£2 per personPauline: 0161 790 3166

WORSLEY TOWNSWOMENS GUILDANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWorsley Court HouseALL ARE WELCOME - we havecheese and wine, plus a couple ofladies coming to talk to us abouttheir wares and sell their products.Mon 5th March7.30pm£1.50 includes refreshmentsSheila Mayall - 0161 799 1845

Community Events BOOTHSTOWN & ELLENBROOKCOUNCILLORS SURGERYBoothstown Community CentreHeld on the first Wednesday eachmonth. Drop in and have a 1:1 withone of our local councillors anddiscuss any local issues or concerns.Wed 7th March10.00-11.00amCouncillor Jillian Collinson:0161 793 5748

ST.MARK’S CHURCH - SPRINGFAIRSt. Mark’s School, Aviary RoadBrowse our stalls; cakes, preserves,gifts, jewellery, toys, plants, books,toiletries and CDs/DVDs. Enjoymusic, games, raffles, refreshmentsand colouring/craft competition.Sat 17th March12.00 - 2.00pmwww.stmarksworsley.org.uk

GREAT DISHES!Roe Green Church HallFriends of Roe Green event:-Michael Clarke will be talking about"Great Dishes from Great names,Places and Events". Everyone welcome.Wed 21st March2.00 pm (tea,coffee, biscuits, raffle)£2 per personPauline: 0161 790 3166

COMMUNITY COMMITTEEMEETINGSOpenmeetingswhere local residents caninfluence neighbourhood decisions:-

SwintonSalford Civic Centre13th March, 6.15pmChris Tucker - 0161 607 1961

Little Hulton & WalkdenWalkden Gateway19th March, 6.00pmVincent Nash - 0161 779 8071

EcclesEccles Gateway27th March 2012, 7.00pmAnne Godding - 0161 603 4290

Worsley & BoothstownBridgewater Independent School28th March, 7.00pmKaren Smith - 0161 790 4562

ONCE UPON A WARTIME FAMILYFESTIVALImperial War Museum NorthDo you enjoy telling tales? Thencome along to our Family Festival,marking the launch of Once Upon AWartime, our major exhibition whichexplores children’s stories about war.The festival launches with a specialfamily fun day on 12th February.Sat 11th – Sun 19th February11.30am Storytelling1.00-4.00pm Creative Activities andStorytellingFreeTel: 0161 836 4000

VALENTINES BEAUTY EVENT!Lowry Outlet MallGet a FREE makeover by make-upartists to the Stars! Be pamperedwith FREE mini-manicures fromJ Crystal Beauty Salon, enjoy anindulgent hand and arm massagefrom Molton Brown and get stylingtips from Fibre Hairdressing, usingPaul Mitchell products!Sun 12th February11.00am to 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 848 1850

KINGFISHER KIDSClifton Country ParkMeet at the Visitor Centre. Activitiesfor families with children aged 5-12.Outdoors and indoors so wearappropriate clothes for the weather.Sat 18th FebruarySat 17th March2.00pm - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

SCULPTURE TRAILVictoria ParkFollow the new sculpture trailaround the park and learn aboutwildlife you can expect to see in thepark in 2012! Meet ranger in hutnear tennis courts.Sat 25th February1.00pm - 3.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

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FREE FAMILY SUNDAYThe LowryJoin us in the Galleries and for funart and drama activities.Sun 26th FebruarySun 25th March11.00am – 3.00pm (Drop-in)FREETel: 0843 208 6000

TUDORS LIVE!Ordsall Hall MuseumCome and meet some of thecharacters of Ordsall Hall and havea go at some Tudor activities.Sun 4th March1.00-4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 872 0251

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVEThe LowryLondon’s world-famous ScienceMuseum returns with a fantasticlive show. Experience spectacularscience, dangerous demonstrationsand extraordinary experiments (7yrs+)Fri 16th March 7.00pmSat 17th March 11.00am & 2.00pm£12.50 - £14.50Tel: 0843 208 6000

NATURE TRAIL LAUNCHWinton Park, Sutherland StreetCome and experience Winton Park'snew nature trail and look for wildlifein the park. Funded by the NationalLottery. Meet at the totem poles.Sat 17th March1.00pm - 3.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

PHOTO TREASURE HUNTMeet in Roe Green Church HallHunt round Roe Green to find allthe secret locations! Everyone iswelcome - turn up and join in.The hunt will take about an hour.Suitable for all ages.Sat 17th March3.00pm£5 per team, includes drink & cake.Ian: 07813 923328

WONDERFUL WILDLIFEVictoria Park, SwintonJoin the ranger inmaking improvementsto the wildlife area in the park. Wearold clothes. Meet at the hut near thetennis courts.Sat 24th March10.00am - 12.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

MAKE YOUR OWN DINOSAURFRIDGE MAGNETLowry Outlet MallTake part in our Craft Workshopsand design and colour-in your ownDinosaur fridge magnet to take home!Fri 17th February11.00am to 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 848 1850

UNDER 5’s DOODLE TOTSThe LowryPaint, stick, play and make in thiscolourful workshop designedespecially for toddlers and theirparents or carers. Enjoy creativeactivities, having fun and gettingmessy! Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.Fri 17th FebruaryFri 16th March10–10.45am & 11.15-12.00pm£3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0843 208 6000

THEULTIMATE REPTILE EXPERIENCE!Lowry Outlet MallCome along and meet some real-lifecreepy crawlies! A great chance tosee crawling scorpions, tarantulas, aselection of snakes including milksnakes, corn snakes and royal andBurmese pythons!Sun 19th FebruarySat 25th February11.00am to 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 848 1850

UNDER 5’s – TINY TOT TALESThe LowryTake your toddler on an imaginativejourney of stories and songs in thisinspiring workshop where eachmonth a different artwork or themewill be brought to life!Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.Fri 2nd & 30th March10.15 – 11.00am£3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0843 208 6000

FARMERS MARKETEccles Shopping CentreHomemade sausages, salami, dairyproducts, preserves and lots more!Held 3rd Saturday of each month.Sat 18th FebruarySat 17th March9.30am - 2.00pmFree entryTel: 0161 707 3058

VINTAGE VILLAGESalford Museum and Art GalleryThe ever popular Vintage Village areback at Salford Museum with ahuge variety of stalls selling vintageclothing, accessories and more.Sun 25th March10.30am - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 778 0800

ONCE UPON A TIME...Ordsall Hall MuseumStarts Wed 1 Feb. Term time only.Sessions for under fives and theirfamilies. Places booked on day ofevent.Wednesdays9.45 - 10.45am£1 per childTel: 0161 872 0251

UNDER 5'S FIRST STEPSThe LowryThemes explored in First Steps thisterm include The Park, The Circusand The Nutcracker story. Childrenlearn to express themselves throughmovement whilst developing agility,strength and physical awareness.Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.Fri 10th & 24th FebruaryFri 9th & 23rd March10am-10.45am & 11am-11.45am£3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0843 208 6000

SATURDAY PLAYHOUSE:MAKE YOUR OWN ARTThe LowryCreate an exciting work of art usinga variety of art and craft ideas, frommaking 3D models and sculptures,to inventive drawing and paintingtechniques. There is a differentactivity each time, so come back asoften as you like!Suitable for ages 5 – 11yrsSat 11th & 25th FebruarySat 10th & 24th March11.00am - 12.30pm£3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)Tel: 0843 208 6000

JURASSIC FACE PAINTINGLowry Outlet MallCome and have your face painted!Sun 12th & 26th FebruaryThu 16th February11.00am to 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 848 1850

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OPERANORTHMADAMEBUTTERFLYThe LowryThis exquisite production sets one ofopera's best-loved and most heart-breaking stories in the context of theculture clash between East and West.Sung in Italian with English titles.Tue 28th FebruaryFri 2nd March7.30pm£16.00 - £55.00Tel: 0843 208 6000

WONDERFUL TOWNThe LowryStarring Connie Fisher with The HalléOrchestra. Connie plays aspiringwriter Ruth Sherwood who arrives inNew York with her beautiful youngersister Eileen. The indomitable pairmeet an array of colourful charactersalong the way, creating chaos atevery turn in their search forromance, success and a free mealat Walgreens deli.Sat 31st March - Sat 21st April£26.50 - £42.507.30pm, matinees 2.00pmTel: 0843 208 6000

STEPPING STONES WALKClifton Country ParkA step beyond a health walk. Formore confident walkers who want toexplore the area. Some unevenpaths and steps. Walks last approxtwo hours. Please wear walkingboots and bring a waterproof jacketand refreshments.Wed 8th February10.00amFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

WORSLEY WOODSCONSERVATION MORNINGBeesley Green Community CentreCome and help the ranger improvethe woodland with practicalconservation tasks. All tools andrefreshments provided. Please bringsuitable clothing & footwear.No experience necessary.Sat 11th FebruarySat 17th March10.00am - 12.30pmFreeJoe Palframan: 07872 808005

CLIFTON VOLUNTEERSClifton Country Park, SwintonMeet at the Visitor Centre. Helpcarry out regular conservation tasksin the country park.Sun 12th Feb & Sun 11th March10.00am - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

HEDGELAYING COMPETITIONBlackleach Country Park, WalkdenCome and try your luck at thistraditional craft in our 6th annualcompetition, or just come down andwatch the competitors battle it out.No experience necessary. Must book.Sun 19th February10.30am - 3.00pmFreeTel: 0161 790 7746

ORGANIC VEG GROWING COURSEOrdsall Hall MuseumStarting Tuesday 13 March for 5weeks. Join our Gardener to find outabout tricks and techniques. 14yrs+Booking required.Tue 13th March (starts)6.00 – 8.00pm£30.00Tel: 0161 872 0251

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SALFORD IN FICTIONSalford Museum & Art GalleryJoin us for these free talks by localhistorians. No booking required,talks last approx 1 hour:-Early productions of Hobson's choiceWed 15th FebruaryA glimpse into the Archive - FrancesPiper, University of Salford6.15pmSalford in Love on the DoleWed 29th FebruaryAn illustrated guide - Chris Carson2.00pmA Taste of HoneyWed 7th MarchShelaghDelaney's Salford -Naomi Lewis6.15pmFreeTel: 0161 778 0800

WEDDING OPEN DAYOrdsall Hall MuseumSee what a wedding at Ordsall Hallwould be like. Free glass of BucksFizz. Book places in advance.Sat 25th February12.00 - 4.00pmFreeTel: 0161 872 0251

STEPPING STONESWALKWORSLEYWorsley Woods, Beesley GreenA step beyond a health walk. Formore confident walkers who want toexplore the area. Walks last approxtwo hours. Please wear walkingboots and bring a waterproof jacketand refreshments.Wed 14th March10.00amFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

PARK TO PARK WALKBlackleach Country Park, WalkdenJoin the ranger for a spring circularwalk to Worsley Woods via thelooplines. Please bring a packed lunch.Sun 25th March10.30am - 2.00pmFreeTel: 0161 793 4219

ONCE UPON A WARTIMEImperial War Museum NorthBringing to life some much lovedchildren's stories and revealing thetrue history of the conflicts thatinspired the fiction. One of thesestories is Michael Morpurgo's WarHorse - about to be released as aHollywood film. The exhibition willopen with a Family Festival 12th Feb.Sat 11th Feb - Sun 2nd Sept 2012FreeTel: 0161 836 4000

PHOTOGRAPHIC REMINISCESSalford Museum & Art GalleryDon Rainger will show slides of oldSalford from his collection, bringingthe long vanished past briefly backto life.Wed 29th February6.00 to 8.00pm£2.00 Non-membersTel: 0161 736 7306

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Recipe :Ingredients120g sugar55g unsalted butter1 large egg180ml natural yogurt1 tsp. vanilla extract170g self-raising flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced1/2 tsp grated lemon zest - optional

MethodFor the cake: Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 • Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases • Sift theflour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside • Cream the sugar and butter until lightand fluffy • Add the egg, yogurt and vanilla (and lemon zest), blending until smooth • Add the flour, thenfold in the strawberries • Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases and bake for 20-25 minutes.

For the icing: Cream together the butter and mascarpone cheese until creamy • Gradually add the icingsugar and cream until smooth, finally add the vanilla • Spread or pipe the icing onto the cupcakes andgarnish with fresh strawberries.

Icing:-60g butter60g mascarpone cheese200g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extractFresh strawberries to garnish

Perfect for Mothers Day, Valentines, or just an afternoon treat!


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