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PICK UP YOUR COPY AT: ALDI STORES - MARKETS - CO-OP STORES About Tameside 1 Welcome... Highlights this issue... Pick up a copy from: Aldi COLLEGE VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS……………… 4 supermarkets, Ashton Market WOMEN IN BUSINESS ZOOM AHEAD……… 6 Hall, Stalybridge Train Station, Droylsden Post Office, Ladysmith FUNDRAISERS GO ONLINE…………………… 8 Shopping Centre and more! ASHTON SHOPPING…………………… 10 & 11 COVID CHRISTMAS……………………………12 ASHTON MARKET HALL……………… 16 & 17 ABOUT HYDE……………………………………18 ASHTON’S INDEPENDENT AWARDS… 20 & 21 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM…………… 24 & 25 HOWARD’S PICTURES OF THE PAST………30 Deadline for our December issue is November 21st. Email: [email protected] Read us online: www.tamesidemag.com and join us on Facebook! Email: Telephone: [email protected] 0774 3174244 Contributors this issue Howard Murphy - Jill Morris - Tameside Markets - Production Design Jan Lord - Tameside College - Local Studies Library Inflict Design - [email protected] - Andy Richardson - TMBC - Ashton Town Team - Ask about our cost effective advertising Carol Parker - Ian Hopton - Luke Mirfin - Bromleys opportunities and special features in the magazine. Solicitors - Hyde Fundraisers - Cineworld Ashton - Email [email protected] Kevin Feddy Advertising terms and conditions available on request.

2 About Tameside Town Team’s Twelve Icons of Christmas With no events taking place Ashton Town Team has been looking to devise some >>fun for shoppers this Christmas and also give them a chance to win some cash to spend in the town centre too.

With no events taking place Ashton Town something that would be safe and add some Team has been looking to devise some fun fun for shoppers visiting the town centre and for shoppers this Christmas and also give came up with the 12 Icons promotion. It’s a them a chance to win some cash to spend in great way to have fun spotting the characters the town centre too. Sponsored by Ashton but also to win some cash and vouchers to Market, Tameside College and Star Cutouts spend at independent businesses too. I’d the Town Team plan to launch like to thank Tameside College their Twelve Icons Of Christmas and Tameside Markets for their competition on Small Business support plus the amazing team Saturday – December 5th. at Star Cutouts for their help A variety of popular once again.” character cutouts will be in So if you want to find Elvis, see shop windows across the where The Mandalorian is town centre and shoppers hiding, reveal where Captain need to identify where Jack is based, discover Moana they are for a chance to or seek out Buddy the win a top cash prize plus Elf watch for details money to spend in local in the town centre or independent shops too! Last the Ashton Town Team year the Town Team worked Facebook page. Competition with Star Cutouts for their details will also be available on Frozen promotion and the www.ashtonsmallbiz.co.uk markets Harry Potter Day! Star Cutouts produce a Kevin Taylor, Chair of Ashton wide variety of licensed Town Team said “Christmas character cutouts from Star is going to be different for all of Wars, Disney, DC, Marvel, us with Covid still around and Harry Potter and a host of with the traditional events and celebrities too you can order activities not taking place. from www.cardboardcutout. We had to come up with net or Amazon.

About Tameside 3 Virtual open days at Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form College Tameside College and Clarendon • find out more about support Sixth Form College have services and the student announced the date of his experience autumn’s virtual open days that • learn about the admissions take place from Monday 9th process and make an application November 2020. School and college leavers are Pupils who register for the event will invited to register online now for be invited to visit the virtual open each of the virtual events: days from Monday 9th November at 5pm where they will be able Visit: www.tameside.ac.uk and www. to access all the resources on the clarendon.ac.uk virtual open day website including The virtual open day is an our interactive campus tour. opportunity for school leavers to: The live webinars are scheduled for up to two weeks. Visitors will be • look around each college with our able to out more about the subjects ‘We are looking forward to greeting interactive virtual campus tour potential students at our virtual they are interested in by selecting open evenings and helping them • view welcome presentations from the appropriate event. This element make informed decisions about the Principal is designed to replicate a face to face their future. We are presenting the • learn more about every curriculum open event by making the content as information a little differently this areas with course overview videos personal as possible from teacher to year and are making every effort to • take part in live webinars with prospective students. give applicants, parents and carers college teachers to find out more David Scanlan, head of marketing, the best access to our services as • chat live to ask key questions school liaison and admissions, said: possible’. Hurst scores a winner with classic football shirts A vintage football shirts retailer has moved to new headquarters to accommodate its growth, with sales on track to rise by 25 per cent this year and staff numbers increasing. Classic Football Shirts, which was founded in 2006 by student pals Matthew Dale and Doug growth, Classic Football Shirts has Bierton in their final year at the appointed accounting and business University of , has invested advisory firm HURST to provide £4.5m in a new warehouse and offices assurance services. in Hyde, Tameside. HURST’s team, led by business corporates, and we look forward to The company, which has 87 employees services partner Anthony Woodings, working with Classic Football Shirts as and expects its workforce to increase is providing audit services utilising its the business develops further in the to around 100 this year, was previously market-leading digital approach. future.” based on Edwin Road near the Etihad Campus in Manchester. Anthony said: “We are delighted to be The company sells pre-owned vintage working with Matt and Doug as their and rare football shirts as well as The company’s new base spans 70,000 first audit firm. clearance ranges of kits from clubs sq ft and is more than twice the size of across the world. Its website also its former HQ. “Our appointment underlines HURST’s strength and reputation in partnering features a collection of players’ match- Following its move and due to its with fast-growing mid-market worn shirts. 4 About Tameside FIVER FEST IS A HIT The October Fiver Fest event from 10th- >>24th organised by Totally Locally and Ashton Independent Retail proved a big hit with shoppers. The Totally Locally Fiver Fest is a “Small businesses need support many of them. I hope that people big celebration of Britain’s fantastic more than ever in the current will continue to shop local in these small businesses and shops, many climate and the Totally Locally difficult times to support our small run by families or individuals, but Fiver Fest was a great boost for shops.” ALL contributing massively to the economy of the UK and the wellbeing of our towns. Local independent shops and businesses in Ashton Town Centre took part in the Totally Locally National Fiver Fest with the message centred around the powerful £5 offer to encourage spend at local independent businesses. Val Unwin from Decisions Ladieswear managed the event for the town and said,

About Tameside 5 I say a ‘Zoom Zoom Zoom’ let me hear you say ‘hello, hello!’ (are you singing?!) We hope you to-one and peer-to-peer If you have a photo you would like to include, are all well and business support, events, please email us at: [email protected] >>keeping safe. We’d love to hear from you! specialist programmes, Our next Tameside funding and much more. Women in Business Better still, most of our event will be a virtual support is fully-funded affair and will take and is provided at no place via Zoom direct cost to your (video conferencing) business. on Wednesday 25th As you can see from November 2020 at the above, our Zoom 12:30pm until 1:30pm. event will be beneficial Misty Werneth Monument We have secured our to each and every one Debbie Turner guest speaker - Nicola of you and to register Walker, Business your interest, contact Consultant at the Carol Parker at Bromleys Business Growth Hub on 0161 694 4148 or who will speak about the by emailing cparker@ hub, the work they do bromleys.co.uk. and the help they have We are so looking provided to those in forward to catching Chadwick Dam Anna Foden need during the current up with you again and pandemic. as ever, there will be The Business Growth opportunities to raise Hub support businesses questions, pass on your at all stages of their know-how to others and growth journey with our to generally have a chat broad range of services. about any challenges and We offer expert one- triumphs.

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Canal on the way to Dukinfield Sam Shaw 6 About Tameside One thing that is certain is you’ll find a wealth of quality retailers inside Hyde Market Hall with fresh food, electrical, pets, cards, clothing and gifts on offer. Many of the traders are well established and HYDE renowned for providing excellent customer service. Don’t forget to wear your face covering when you MARKET HALL visit and enjoy your visit! Get in shape Let’s talk food Get your favourite clothes repaired Angie’s Sewing Service, celebrating 13 years in the indoor market, offers a quality service at Did you know that Tripe has got more unbeatable protein than steak, can repair your prices to alter stomach and aid digestion too with all As we approach Christmas some will garments, the enzymes it contains? Let’s Talk Tripe be concerned of over indulging with also sells items including the traditional replace zips cakes, chocolates, mince pies and the Bury Black Pudding and Cow Heel. or shorten like. Wendy Hobin at Natural Health curtains etc! Angie’s Sewing Services in Hyde Indoor Market suggests there Try the range of flavoured sausages, are some great products from Pharma delicious farm fresh bacon and treat are also the perfect place to get those Nord including vitamin D3. This is yourself to the meaty ribs. If you are party clothes altered, repair your great for the immune system, bones looking to add some spice to meals then favourite clothing and also get your and teeth which also helps all round come and see the fantastic selection of curtains made to the correct size too. the body. We lack this because it is spices available. released through your skin in sunlight Now is the time naturally, so supplements are the to start thinking preferred way to get vitamin D3 with about Christmas over 7 million in the UK deficient of and order your that vitamin. items early.

AboutAbout TamesideTameside 77 Fundraisers go online for Children in Need fundraisers celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2005 by staging it at Tameside Hippodrome starring Terry Molloy who had played Davros opposite Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. That performance raised £3500 for the NSPCC and £4000 for BBC Children in Need. Contributors to the online special include cast members Terry Molloy, Andy Wisher, Hylton Collins and John Leeson from the Hyde Fundraisers have had 2005 play. There is also behind their fundraising hit by Covid 19 the scenes interviews, unseen this year with the restrictions footage and other treats for Dr in place making it virtually Who fans to devour when the impossible to raise money for material is launched for this BBC Children in Need and other year’s appeal. charities. The Pandemic has seen events cancelled and fundraising The group appearances curtailed in 2020 are hoping to which is like so many other raise £4000 charitable organisations. once again this November with However, the team have come up the special online with a great idea to support this presentations and year’s appeal with a special series are encouraging online about their successful TRIAL fans to dig deep OF DAVROS stage show. Originally for charity as they performed at The Village Hotel in enjoy the content. November 1993, the TRIAL OF Please support DAVROS sees the creator of the them with a Daleks brought to account by the donation by visiting Timelords for all the death and - www.justgiving. destruction they caused. The show com/fundraising/ received praise from fans and the hyde-fundraisers

8 About Tameside About Tameside 9 Seasons greetings Bespoke service Back in 1999 when are planning a festive or New Fresh from winning can also get the very best >>everyone was Year celebration, why not call >>the Ashton deals on your scrap gold expectantly awaiting in and ask about balloon and Independent Business too so why not call into the the arrival of the new room decorations available Awards Spencer Grady shop on Market Avenue. millennium a new card and from Sincerely Yours. It’s also looks forward balloon business arrived in a good time to book your to welcoming Ashton-under-Lyne. slot for the popular Santa’s customers Sincerely Yours launched on Grotto too! This year a visit looking for Market Avenue celebrated to Santa is as important something special its 20th anniversary last as ever and a covid safe this Christmas. grotto will be hosted at year and continues to offer He can create that quality, service and value. the shop which will feature social distancing taking place special bespoke The shop is packed with jewellery gift cards for all occasions, Sundays on November 29th, December 6th, 13th and or repair your balloons, and giftware and favourite piece. You party essentials too. If you 20th so book early Travel safely If you are nervous The business operates >>of using public throughout Tameside transport then why not including: Ashton-under- choose Tameside Taxis Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, for your shopping trips? Droylsden, Dukinfield, They have a massive fleet Hyde, Mossley, Mottram, of Executive Saloons, Black Stalybridge, Manchester Cabs and Taxi Minibuses. and Manchester Airport. Many of their Cabs are Download their app or give adapted to easily carry them a call on 0161 344 Wheelchair and Pram users. 5555

10 About Tameside Stepping out For quality footwear Dal, Suave, Xti and Footsoft >>and accessories this providing comfort with style. Christmas put your best foot You’ll find leather bags from forward and visit New Shu Nova and a great selection by located on Market Avenue. Envy too. You’ll find a ‘bootiful’ array of Plus, don’t forget they have a designer shoes and boots from wonderful array of party shoes popular labels like Lunar, Van- with matching accessories too! Ladies make the right decision Step into a world of occasion from size 10 to >>leading fashion labels 20. To complete your look, at Decisions based on you’ll also be able to pick up Fletcher Street in Ashton hats, scarves, gloves, bags town centre. and jewellery to perfectly You will find the popular accessorize your outfit! Frank Lyman Design, If you can’t make it to the Dolcezza, Adini, Just White, shop why not browse Minari, Betty Barclay, Bianca online and buy at www. and Dents, Marble, and the decisionsclothing.com or amazing Robell trousers. click and collect! Make You’ll see a wonderful the right decision and visit selection of styles and Ashton’s premier ladieswear designs suitable for every store soon!

About Tameside 11 12 Days of Covid Safe Christmas Celebrations

Seven illuminated All the activities will be filmed ‘swans a swimming’ and shared on social media. >>on the canal will be Community groups, schools, one of the many highlights of families and individuals will be Tameside Council’s Christmas encouraged to get involved by celebrations this year. decorating their windows on The council has organised a the theme. festival of 12 Days of Christmas Printable templates and activities - taking place in each of tutorials will be available to the borough’s nine towns from create impressive window 1-12 December - to replace the displays, which people will be Tameside Council Executive traditional lights switch on events encouraged to photograph and Member responsible for Culture that can’t happen this year because share online. These displays will Cllr Leanne Feeley said: “I’m of government restrictions on also be featured in local libraries. gatherings. really excited by our 12 Days of The whole twelve days will be Christmas festival – although we Instead, residents will have the edited into a film celebrating have to do Christmas differently opportunity to enjoy and take part Christmas and the resilience and this year to help keep everyone in celebrations from the safety and creativity of Tameside residents. safe it doesn’t mean there won’t comfort of their own homes or This follows on from the success as they walk through and shop in of the council’s Night Before be lots of creativity and colour local town centres. Christmas video last year, which and opportunities for people to Every town will also have a lit celebrated the Tameside Loves celebrate, have fun and support Christmas tree and some Reading campaign and achieved their local town centres.” civic buildings will also be over 30,000 views across For further details on the illuminated. social media. festival and how to get involved As part of the 12 days of see www.tameside.gov. Christmas festival, each uk/12daysofchristmas day will unlock a new activity - with highlights including a turtledove trail, a bagpiper piping from local landmarks and a final film of 12 drummers from across Tameside.

12 About Tameside About Tameside 13 LEAGUE’S AGM The Stalybridge Snooker League was forced to finish early due to coronavirus and before we could hope to start the 2020/21 season we needed to have both an AGM and arrange to distribute the reduced number of trophies won during the 2019 /20 season. We had originally planned each individual team. to have both on Thursday 17th September but The AGM took place on Win £4,000 with the Willow due to new restrictions 28th September and was on meetings, we had to held online. It went through Wood Winter Draw! have the AGM online very smoothly for a first Now that the nights financial year were forecast are drawing in and to be £2.8million, but that using Zoom. We also had attempt [Thanks to Gareth Terry for helping here]. the weather is getting was of course excluding all to deliver the trophies more unsettled, we all the costs associated with to each individual team Our Chairman, Phil Vidler, has resigned after many need something to look PPE, protective screens venue instead of having a forward to, and Willow and other equipment, hand presentation night. years in office and the league thanks him for all his Wood’s Winter Draw sanitisers etc. To give one gives you four thousand example, we used to use We could not arrange the efforts on our behalf. Phil AGM until 28th September, reasons to look forward 200 bleach tablets each was also acting treasurer to the New Year! month. We now are using so we delivered the for the league and he has trophies on the 17th as We’ll be drawing the winning 400 every week in order to been replaced by Chris ensure that safest possible originally intended. The ticket on 14 January 2021 Edwards as Chairman and conditions for our patients, trophies delivered were: - when someone will win the by Mark Neale as treasurer. first prize of £4,000. Not their loved ones, our staff HYDE CONSERVATIVE Ian Hopton is continuing as and our volunteers. CLUB again were Snooker only that but there will be League Secretary and Press 10 further prizes of £50 “We won’t compromise League Champions, as well Secretary. each, making your £1 tickets our care; the name Willow as winning The George a very good investment. Wood has always been Fletcher. The Snooker The changes to the league saw a reduction in league We’re also offering 10 early synonymous with the very Highest Break and The Man bird winners a £10 One4all highest standards and that of the Match Awards went fees for the coming year and regrettably Mossley Gift Card, valid in many won’t change. Please help to Dan Tipping. high street stores, just for us by buying tickets into the A have left the league MOSSLEY B won The returning tickets before 4 Draw – and don’t forget, you for a short while and will November. could win £4,000 too!” Whist League while Chris hopefully be back soon. Edwards retained The Of course, by buying tickets The tickets are being Billiards Highest Break. Ian The AGM has set out you will also be helping mailed out during the week Carter was runner up in how the league will run Willow Wood Hospice care commencing 12 October, The Darts League. when we eventually start, for local people and their and will be available to buy but unfortunately, we families. It’s no secret that online at www.willowwood. ST PETERS were second have no start date yet, many fundraising events have info as well. If you don’t in The Snooker League due to the latest covid been cancelled and that the receive any or would like and won The Gordon Clay restrictions on clubs and Willow Wood shops were to take some on a sale Trophy. Alex Tate won The their hours of opening. closed for several months or return basis to sell to Players League. Hopefully once things get earlier this year, leading to a customers, colleagues, family The leagues 2 new teams back to as near as normal, shortfall in income. Like all or friends please get in touch were also successful: - we will be able to start charities, the Hospice relies with Diane. “Just give me a heavily on the generosity ring on 0161 330 1133 or DENTON again. If anyone needs any of the local community, email lottery@willowwood.

CONSERVATIVE CLUB information on our league and Lottery Manager Diane info and we’ll be glad to help. were second in The Whist please visit the website Hughes is appealing for your We know we can rely on League and Phil Stamp won www.stalybridesnooker. support with the Winter our community to support The Darts League. co.uk or email on ian. Draw. us as they have done for the S OGDEN of HYDE stalybridgesnooker@ “This year has been very past 21 years. CLUB won The outlook.com. difficult for us all and we Thank you for helping us Sportsmanship Award, Ian Hopton need your help more than continue to care.” which was voted for by ever before. Our costs this 14 About Tameside Last month some of our the summer and don’t forget Rudies traders in Ashton Market cafe. Try a touch of Italian refreshment >>Hall took part in the Fiver with a hot drink and cake from Fest event which proved a great success. Businesses involved the Florence Italian Café or maybe included Cordwells Deli, Briggs something from our Detox Juice Bar? Butchers, the Detox Juice Bar, If you are looking to expand your Tarps, Nat’s Bombay Kitchen, The growing business with a stall at one Cheese Stall, Wendy & Mandys Café of our markets in Hyde or Ashton for and Pearsons Butchers. further information, please contact: Don’t forget our specialist markets have [email protected] returned with Hyde Artisan on the first Once again Saturday, Market Square Ashton on the thank you to our second Saturday, Cake & Craft Ashton traders for all their on the third Saturday and Ashton Farmers’ Market on the last Sunday of support and to the month. you for supporting our small local As the weather gets colder you may be tempted to have a hot drink or businesses. snack from one of our market traders. Luke Mirfin At Hyde Market Hall you can visit Angies Jackets to tempt your tastebuds, how about a hot drink from Marnies Café or perhaps enjoy a hot snack from Yordas Kitchen. If you’re visiting Ashton Market Hall one of our longest established traders is Wendy & Mandy with the café at the market entrance. Close to them you’ll also find JJ’s Little Kitchen which opened in

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BRIAN’S CURTAINS BRIGGS BUTCHERS MY MEDICINE SPEC TACKLE The Market hall has never Give your home a new look with a their team on hand if you need any been more important than visit to Brian’s Curtains offering advice on cooking particular cuts >>ever for Ashton shoppers a great range of voile, ready mades, of meat then please do ask. Don’t this year with many retailers open nets, blinds and much more. The forget to place your orders early during the lockdown period. With pandemic has meant the business to collect at Christmas! Christmas rapidly approaching the are doing more social distanced wide variety of traders are now Mandy Yuan is based inside Ashton home visits to accommodate Market Hall at the My Medicine offering fantastic quality and value individuals who may struggle to when it comes to your food, gifts stall and she has been working in travel or prefer to stay at home. and housewares this year. Chinese medicine for almost 30 Pearsons years. Therapies on offer include Butchers have acupuncture, Chinese acupressure been established massages suitable for any type since 1984 using of body pains such as back pain, local producers arthritis and stress related pains. for their beef, These treatments can also help any lamb, poultry type of muscle pains, menstrual, and pork - it prostate or infertility problems. means they can Please be aware social distancing provide you and safety measures are in place. with excellent Established over 28 years, Spec quality, value Tackle is a familiar sight in and flavour. Ashton Market Hall with budget Their team of to designer frames available. experienced They have hundreds of frames to butchers is choose from and all types of lenses dedicated to too coupled with a friendly and bringing you the helpful service. If you know your very best quality prescription why not pop in and British meat. see how much you can save – the With a wealth focus is very much on customer of knowledge in service and satisfaction.

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THE OFF LICENCE CORDWELLS DELI PEARSONS BUTCHERS WENDY & MANDY’S CAFE The Off Licence has many items Briggs Butchers at Ashton adventure inside the market hall. cheaper than supermarkets with Market Hall have continued to The café won the Celebrate a huge range of Polish vodkas and trade throughout the pandemic Tameside Food & Drink Café of over 40 different malt whiskies and were the first butcher in the Year award twice proving their available along with cut-price Ashton to introduce home popularity with customers and cigarettes too. With Gin currently delivery for their customers. also a finalist in this year’s Ashton in trend you can satisfy your Briggs are still offering their FREE Independent Business Awards. curiosity with an astonishing LOCAL DELIVERIES. You can Don’t forget to wear your face selection of flavours plus even either phone the stall or PM your covering when you visit! more that can be ordered in too. order on their Looking for that specialised liqueur Facebook pages. or spirit? See if they have it! You can also Looking for a tasty spit roast order their special chicken? Cordwells Deli has the Christmas meat reputation of some of the finest hampers – ask for roast chickens and cooked meats details! in Ashton. With a mouth-watering Treat yourself selection of gammon, Ham Shank, to a hot snack ribs, chicken, beef and much more at Wendy & it’s worth checking out – get there Mandy’s Café early to get your roast sorted! who’ll keep you You can now order ready for nourished during Christmas too. the shopping

About Tameside 17 Stalybridge Heritage Historic and the Stalybridge Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) will help to regenerate the town thanks to substantial funding grant to improve the town centre. Hyde Church Leads The work will include a heritage walk from the railway station Tameside Carol to the newly-created heritage quarter and improvements to Singing the street scenery, while also Church improving heritage and cultural services across assets in the town centre including the country looking at alternative use options have recently for the Civic Hall. been able to welcome back Go Hyper! congregations, The music will be Active Tameside have reopened but services provided by Wendy their HyperBowling lanes and have had a very Richardson, who has Fuel café at Tameside Wellness different feel to been an organist at St. Centre – book now for a day of SAFE family FUN! Find out more their delivery. George’s for 45 years. and book online: https://www. The number of parishioners able to attend She will be activetameside.com/bowling have been strictly regulated to adhere to accompanied by social distancing guidelines, with masks professional singer Allan Mossley’s Got Talent being worn by those able to do so. Whilst Joshua, possibly backed Britain’s Got Talent crowned music is allowed to be played, singing is not by a 20 strong choir Mossley man Jon Courtney the permitted, with or without masks. invited from across 2020 winner after the 10 act the borough. This finale which took place last month Local churches do have regular flocks, who will be dependent on winning the £250k prize with a attend every week, but one service usually regulations in force at chance to appear on the Royal attracts a bumper turn out once a year. the time. Variety Show. As Christmas approaches many start to ask, Lyrics to the carols being sung, will be when will the Carol Service be this year? available online for everyone to join in. As Council Give Dough The answer will be, sorry but there won’t well as traditional well known tunes, the 30 Tameside Council has awarded be one, due to the restrictions to curb the minute non stop music fest will come to a a £100k grant to The Bread spread of Coronavirus. and Butter Thing (TBBT) – a rousing finale, with festive favourites “We charity that supports families The restrictions will also stop outdoor Wish You A Merry Xmas” and “Jingle Bells”. on low incomes, builds stronger gathering to sing carols on Market Squares For those wanting a more spiritual communities and reduces food to the sound of brass bands. The rule of 6 experience, Rev. Jeremy Bentliff will conduct waste by redistributing surplus means organised gatherings to sing will not a service directly after (on Facebook live), food from supermarkets and be permitted. featuring the nativity story, prayers and manufacturers. St. George’s Church in Hyde has come up more carols. Market Scoops Award with a modern solution to the problem. If you are interested in taking part, look up Tameside Markets have won the On Sunday December 20th at 6pm they Tameside Sings Xmas Carols on Facebook Innovation in Property and Asset will be going live on Facebook, so anyone, and register as “interested”. You will get notified of any updates and when the Management (Markets Team) anywhere can tune in and sing carols from award. The awards recognise broadcast is due to start. wherever they are. It is hoped many will join innovative local authorities, with Interest has already come from Australia partners, who are using their in from their doorsteps, in the same way so many came out and clapped appreciation for and Barcelona. property and other assets to lever Please spread the word. in new investment, deliver much- our NHS and other key workers at the start needed regeneration and enhance of the pandemic. Andy Richardson local places. Ease The Burden Modal Streets! Smoke Elsewhere Local Honours Residents are being advised to Two residential areas Sarah Jayne’s Childcare Congratulations to Steven only order/buy the medicines have become Active in Droylsden is the first Barton from Stalybridge needed this winter and to utilise Neighbourhoods to make childminder in Tameside to be on his BEM award in the the pharmacy delivery service them nicer, healthier and awarded Smokefree Gates for Queen’s Birthday Honours if they have no other means of safer places to live, travel adopting and implementing a for services to the community and play. Currier Lane, smokefree gates policy. collection. This will enable the in Tameside during Covid-19. service to meet the demands for Ashton, and Stamford Drive, The childcare setting run by Well done also to Kathryn delivery support to those who Stalybridge, have had modal Sarah Jayne Haldane, 34, has need the help the most. filters installed to prioritise de-normalised smoking for Elizabeth Davies from people over cars – preventing children and young people by Tameside on her MBE for Send your bulletins to speeding traffic and opening asking parents and carers not services to the community in [email protected] the roads up to people, to smoke in the vicinity of the during or call on: 0774 8284134 bicycles and wheelchairs. setting’s entrance. Covid-19. 1818 AboutAbout TamesideTameside Tameside in Tier 3 Already in prolonged You cannot meet in private or restrictions from the pub gardens, but can meet in summer, Tameside joined parks, beaches, countryside the rest of Greater or forests, as long as you Manchester in the Tier 3 are not in a group of more Very High level on October than six. These rules can 23rd. also be enhanced by the The additional rules include local authority who can pubs not serving substantial take additional measures.It meals to close, you are not is not known currently how allowed to meet socially with long Tameside will be in the anybody who is not part of highest tier, but the decision your household, or support is expected to be reviewed bubble, indoors. after 4 weeks to check if it is In November effective. there are so many changes in colour as the trees begin their winter sleep, though the downside is not be overlooked, all the sweeping up too, if the ground is not frozen though if you remove or waterlogged plant new fallen leaves from lawns cane, bush and fruit trees, and borders and put them not forgetting to mulch them in a separate compost too. Do not leave any rotten bin or even a black bin fruit to lay on the ground liner they make good around fruit trees or bushes leaf mould. As always as they will carry infection there are still things to on to next year and talking do before the really bad of infections if not already weather takes hold and done put grease bands round stops all play. both the trunk and stakes of fruit trees to prevent female Again you could plant tulip moths climbing the trees bulbs, just select bulbs with and laying their eggs. On to different flowering times the winter vegetables, you to prolong the flowering will need to remove any season, flowers in March and yellowing leaves from Brussel early April plant bulbs of the sprouts and stake if they Kaufmanniana, Fosteriana look vulnerable to falling and Greigii groups, but for over, then snap the leaves on flowers in April to early cauliflowers and bend them May try swan hybrids and over the curd to protect parrot tulips and for late them. If you have a vacant May there are Rembrandt patch in the vegetable garden and multi flowering types. dig it over, weeding and Now you need to cut back incorporating well-rotted any herbaceous perennials manure as you go, ready for except penstemon which a very active spring start, a should be left so the well prepared ground will stems protect the crown save so much time later. of the plant. It is also still But there are sights to see a good time to lift and as well. There are some divide perennials that look amazing colours on display overcrowded too. Let’s alongside the Pampas grass, not forget the lawn, if the tall grass with even taller weather is very mild and plumes called Cortaderia the grass is still growing you Selloana. Then we have can cut it with the mower Honeysuckle Kingstown with blades set at least 1½” high creamy white and pink sweet and while you’re at it when smelling flowers, Lonicera putting the mower away for Fragrantissima. But by far the the final time give it a good most striking is Callicarpa clean and spray oil on any Americana, this is a shrub moving parts. with beautiful bright purple Our vegetable patch should berries. About Tameside 19 TOWN TEAM ANNOUNCE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS In September Ashton Town Team launched the Ashton Independent Retail Awards sponsored by Bromleys solicitors LLP. The awards recognised the wealth of independent local businesses within the town centre and finalists highlighted the wide range of successful businesses in the town. The nominations formed shortlists for each category which had to be scrutinised by the judging team of Jackie Moores from Tameside College, Pauline Town from The Station, Luke Mirfin from Tameside Markets and chaired by Jan Lord from Guide Bridge MOT & Service. Jan said, “This year has been a challenging time for all the businesses in Ashton and choosing a winner from the hundreds of worthy entrants has been a task and a half! Every entrant is a winner in my eyes and deserves to be recognised but unfortunately, we did have to choose a winner in each category. Thank you to everyone involved in the process, the people who took their time to vote, the judging panel, the sponsors and Ashton Town Team for arranging the awards. Looking forward to 2021 already to recognise even more excellent local businesses. Remember to always SHOP LOCAL to support our local economy.”

So here we have the final results for each of the categories: Café/Takeaway Finalists Jewellers Finalists Eclectic Avenue – Market Avenue Cathedral Jewellers – Market Street Mozaic Café – Warrington Street Harrington & Hallworth – Old Street Tarp’s Filipino Fusion – Market Hall Gems – Ashton Market Hall Wendy & Mandy’s Cafe – Market Hall Argenti Jewellers – Market Avenue WINNER: Nat’s Bombay Kitchen – Market Hall WINNER: Grade A – Market Avenue Clothing/Footwear Finalists Restaurant Finalists New Shu – Market Avenue San Rocco – Stamford Square Seraphina Centre – Stamford Street Pasta & Basta – Stockport Road Decisions Clothing – Fletcher Square Rosie’s – Ladysmith Shopping Centre Fizz Fashion – Wellington Street Mozaic Café – Warrington Street WINNER: Room 14 – George Street WINNER: Lily’s Vegetarian – Oldham Road Fresh Food Retail Specialist Retail Finalists Briggs Butchers – Ashton Market Hall Crystal Carol’s – George Street Pasta & Basta – Stockport Road Jacky’s Floral Designs – Market Ground Fruits & Roots – Ashton Market Ground Flowers By Lizzie – Albion Trading Estate Pearsons Butchers – Ashton Market Hall The Off Licence – Ashton Market Hall WINNER: The Cheese Stall – Ashton Market WINNER: Rewind Collectables – Wellington Hall Street Hair, Health & Beauty Finalists Tech/Electrical Winner Bliss Hair Salon – Wood Street Microtech – Penny Meadow Hair By Jodie – Wellington Road The Hair Studio – Stamford Street Furniture Winner Dionne’s – Stamford Street Ashton Discount – Stamford Street WINNER: Mary Haworth Warrington Street The Bromleys Sponsor Choice Home Furnishing/Textiles Finalist Award Winner Albion Mill Carpets – Penny Meadow Antonios Restaurant – Katherine Street Flowers By Lizzie – Albion Trading Estate Williams Bros Carpets – Warrington Street The Ashton Town Team Special WINNER: Bargain Textiles - Ashton Market Award Hall Cameraz – Stamford Street.

20 About Tameside Bromleys Solicitors who sponsored this year’s awards were delighted to be working with Ashton Town Team. As lead sponsors, they were delighted to present Antonio’s Pizzeria e Ristorante as the winners of the Sponsor’s Choice Award. Bromleys’ Paul Westwell said: “As you can imagine, this was a tough decision as we are lucky to have such a wide array of independents in our town centre. Restaurants have really suffered during the Covid-19 crisis and Antonio’s took part in the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme in August and have continued with this offer to encourage people back - adapting the restaurant to ensure social distancing and that they are Covid-19 compliant.” Kevin Taylor, Chair of Ashton Town Team, said, “I’d like to thank Bromleys for their support and Jan with the other judges who have had a challenging time picking winners from the finalists. These awards certainly acknowledge the unique bespoke service provided by many of the independent businesses in our town centre. There was over 1600 nominations received which is a tribute to all those small shops who work so hard in our town. We need to celebrate businesses like these which make Ashton-under-Lyne a perfect destination for quality, value and service for shoppers.”

About Tameside 21 Caption this! ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE Motoring tips from Guide Bridge MOT & Service

Are You a Bad Driver? 4 Driving Distracted Habits Giving You a Bad Texting and driving, eating and Reputation on the Road driving, and tending to kids or Do you experience road rage pets while driving make you every time you get behind a more dangerous driver. If the wheel? If you’ve been you don’t think so, it’s because driving for years, you may be you’re not paying enough oblivious to your own bad attention. Distracted drivers driving habits, but other drivers can be up to five times more likely to be in a car accident aren’t. Aggressive, distracted, This is the second feature in the magazine and otherwise dangerous than drivers who give their driving habits frustrate fellow full attention to the road. In where our friends at the Local Studies motorists and increase your fact, distracted driving is as >>Library will select a random image from own risk while driving. So, the dangerous as driving under the the archive for a chance to submit your own funny influence of alcohol. If caught next time you get behind the caption – clean of course – and we will print some wheel, check if you’re exhibiting using a mobile phone you can any of these bad driving habits get 6 penalty points and a £200 of the best in the next issue. So take a look at when you’re on the road. fine if you use a hand-held the photo below and email us your caption to – phone when driving. You’ll also Flooring the Acceleration Pedal lose your licence if you passed [email protected]. Hard accelerations don’t your driving test in the last 2 just annoy fellow drivers and years. You can get 3 penalty Here’s ours to get you thinking: contribute to traffic jams — points if you don’t have a full “Luckily Jack managed to stop the van with they’re also bad for your car. view of the road and traffic his leg when the brakes failed, and impress Flooring the acceleration pedal ahead or proper control of the increases fuel consumption vehicle. Mary though he doubted there would be a and puts excessive strain on second date.” your engine components, Not Changing Your Driving which increases wear and tear. with the Weather Aggressive driving causes more Sunny and 70 degrees calls for problems in some vehicles than a different driving style than Be more security conscious others, so if you like to drive 30 degrees and sleeting, yet fast, it’s best to buy a car suited many drivers don’t adapt Police have advised • Ask your local garage to riving habits to road to the task. Understanding their d residents to be more weld the bolts on your conditions. If you’re not slowing your car’s capabilities lets you down and increasing stopping aware of property and catalytic converter to tailor your driving style to your distance in bad weather, make it more difficult to vehicle and avoid problems on vehicle security as the you’re increasing the risk of the road. For example, if you nights grow darker now. remove. an accident. Brush up on your drive an Audi A3 with a DSG bad weather driving tips so you This follows a recent If you are going on an gearbox, you need to know that know how to stay safe in the while the handling is top-notch, spate of thefts of catalytic evening walk, make sure rain, snow, fog, and other types it doesn’t perform as well in you leave lights on at home of inclement conditions. If local converters from cars in stop-and-go traffic, so you’ll authorities warn drivers to stay Tameside. Typically, the and keep keys and valuables want to go easy when taking off the road, follow their advice. secure and out of sight. off. A little Vauxhall Corsa, converter can cost up to Unless it’s a genuine emergency, meanwhile, makes a great daily If you have an electronic getting behind the wheel in £800 to replace so report driver but is slow to accelerate key for your vehicle make a snowstorm or torrential any suspicious activity and noisy on the highway. To downpour simply isn’t worth sure this is kept secure, compensate, you’ll need to stay around vehicles to the the risk. thieves can bounce signals out of the fast lane until you get police. up to speed. Good driving isn’t just about to these if they are in close being courteous on the road. To minimise the risk to your Not Using Your Turn Signals proximity. Fitting an alarm Safe driving habits also prevent Flipping on a turn signal is one vehicle you can take these is always a good deterrent accidents and protect you and of the easiest things for drivers your vehicle from harm. If you three steps. along with cctv for to do, yet 25 percent of drivers want to avoid the expense, don’t signal when turning and • Buy a catalytic converter additional peace of mind. injury, and stress associated half fail to signal when changing anti-theft plate, which with a car accident, fixing your People can report any lanes. Without turn signals, bad driving habits must be top typically cost £20 to £30 suspicious activity by other motorists, bicyclists, and of your list. pedestrians can’t know where • Park your car so the heading to https://www. your car is headed. As a result, For all your motoring needs exhaust is close to a kerb, gmp.police.uk/ you’re more likely to get in a please contact reception collision with an unsuspecting at Guide Bridge MOT & fence or wall to make For emergencies, call 999 - driver or pedestrian. Service on 0161 339 5354. access difficult or if it’s less urgent, call 101. 22 About Tameside Regimental Poet Wilfred Owen who was born in Oswestry in 1893 served with the Manchester Regiment and died in France, November 1918 just before the Armistice. He became known for the poetry that he wrote during World War 1 and it’s now one hundred years ago since most of his poems were published, only five were published before his death. One of four children to Thomas and Susan Owen, they moved from Oswestry to Birkenhead then Shrewsbury and back again. He went to Reading University where he studied Botany and later Old English. Before the war he spent time in Bordeaux teaching English and French. After training, Wilfred was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the Manchester Regiment and after suffering from Shell-Shock spent some time in Edinburgh hospital, where he met another poet Siegfried Sassoon and was very influenced by his writings. He returned to active service in France in 1918. He was awarded the Military Cross for leading the 2nd Battalion Manchester’s, over- powering the enemy in the village of Joncourt. Wilfred was killed in action on 4th November 1918 while crossing the Sambre-Oise canal in Northern France. His parents received the telegram informing them of his death on the day the Armistice was signed to end the war. Harold Owen, Wilfred’s brother, inherited all Wilfred’s work and his wife donated them to the University of Oxford’s English Faculty Library in 1975. The Send Off Down the close darkening lanes they sang their way To the siding shed, And lined the train with faces grimly gay. Their breasts were stuck all white with wreath and spray As men’s are, dead. Dull porters watched them, and a casual tramp Stood staring hard, Sorry to miss them from the upland camp. Then, unmoved, signals nodded, and a lamp Winked to the guard. So secretly, like wrongs hushed-up, they were sent. Nor there if yet mock what women meant Who gave them flowers Shall they return to beatings of great bells In wild train-loads? A few, few, too few for drums and yells, May creep back, silent, to still village wells Up half-known roads. To listen to Wilfred Owen’s most famous poem: Dulce et Decorum est - Visit the following url: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46560/dulce- et-decorum-est Tameside Local Studies and Archives will be organising a ‘Making Friends with the Archives’ session via Zoom entitled ‘Manchester Regiment Military Manoeuvres’ on Monday 9th November at 2pm. To express your interest in partaking in the session please send your email address to: [email protected] The Archive Centre has now re-opened to find out how to book a session check the website www.tameside.gov. uk/archives or email the address above. About Tameside 23 Remembrance Parades Stood Down For 2020

Tameside residents are being asked wreath on behalf of the borough at to remember in their hearts and in Ashton War Memorial, and wreaths their homes rather than at a war will also be laid in other parts of the memorial this year. borough. None of these will feature more than six guests – invited by the Government restrictions and the Mayor’s office in consultation with the ongoing need to contain the spread of Royal British Legion – and there will be covid-19 have made it impossible to no bands or processions. organise the traditional parades and Tameside Council appreciates some ceremonies. However, that doesn’t members of the public will want to lay mean the sacrifices made by British wreaths, and they are able to do so forces in two world wars and other but they are strongly urged to avoid on Remembrance Sunday which conflicts are being forgotten. 11am on either Remembrance Sunday people can watch from home. They As usual, the Civic Mayor will lay a (November 8) or Armistice Day are also encouraged to make a poppy (November 11). to display in their window as a sign of Instead, they are their support for the occasion. asked to find a The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr time between Janet Cooper, said: “Remembrance November 8 and Sunday is an emotional time of 11 to pay their year and I can fully understand why respects quietly and people want to gather at one of our while adhering to war memorials. So many of us have covid-19 social- relatives who served in the forces and distancing guidelines. especially in the two world wars. The borough has many memorials “Sadly, the pandemic and the chance that were built by of spreading infection prevents us smaller communities from gathering as we would wish and are away from to. The coronavirus is an enemy we town centres can’t ignore, and as those people who where the main fought in wars would tell you, you ceremonies take have to respect your enemy and not place. provide him with an easy victory. A national service “As Civic Mayor it will be my great will be broadcast honour to lay a wreath on behalf of

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everyone connected with Tameside. the most important elements of wreath, do so alone and at a quieter Our fallen will not be forgotten.” remembrance are our personal time.” The executive feelings. To remember we have selected some leader of Tameside “When we take part in a service of our favourite photos from past Council, Cllr Brenda or ceremony, we all have our own events to highlight Remembrance this Warrington, added: thoughts and reflections, and those year. They shall grow not old, as we “While we will be with us as much if we pay our that are left grow old. Age shall not would naturally respects and observe the two minutes’ weary them, nor the years condemn. want to salute silence from home. Remembrance At the going down of our forces in Sunday and Armistice Day are in and in the morning We the usual way, no way demeaned by the lack of will remember them. accompanied ceremonial. In fact, I feel they will be by bands more poignant. and Please avoid our war parades, I memorials at 11am. believe If you want to lay a

Some Images courtesy of Howard Murphy About Tameside 25 Quiz Challenge in association with: 1. What was the name of the butler in TV’s 24. What was the name of the moonbase in Gerry “Downton Abbey”? Anderson’s SPACE 1999? 2. How many horses and riders make up a 25. In the “Wizard of Oz”, what was the lion searching for? Polo team? 26. In golf what is the term for being one shot 3. Which North Wales seaside better than par? town has the longest pier in 27. What does an ichthyologist study? Wales? 28. What is the name of the dog in the 4. In which year was VAT Disney film COCO? introduced in the UK? 29. What kind of animal is a Suffolk Punch? 5. Which organ in the human body is affected by 30. According to the Bible, what was Lot’s hepatitis? wife turned into? 6. Who wrote the “Twilight” series of novels? 31. In the books by Conan Doyle, who was 7. Which English county was the birthplace of Nelson? Sherlock Holmes’ landlady? 8. Who is the Patron saint of lost causes? 32. How many strings are there on a Double 9. How many faces does a cube have? Bass? 10. What do the letters MOT mean in relation to the car 33. Which current (2020) Premier League football team is test? nicknamed The Cherries? 11. What was the name of Dick Dastardly’s canine 34. Creme de Cassis is a French liqueur made from which sidekick? fruit? 12. In which section of an orchestra would 35. Where is this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity being you find the clarinet? filmed? 13. From which country does the Kia 36. What connects the films Vault of Horror, Nicholas Motor company originate? And Alexandra, Magic Roundabout and Wonderpark? 14. In what town did the cartoon bear 37. Who was sworn in as 39th US President in January Rupert live? 1977? 15. In the 2006 movie, “A Night at the Museum”, which British actor plays the 38. Ailurophobia is the irrational fear of what animals? part of Octavius, a miniature Roman 39. The adjective “Rhinal” refers to what part of the General? human body? 16. What animal is the symbol of Hufflepuff House in the 40. The song “Love Changes Harry Potter books and films? Everything” comes from 17. Which edible crop has varieties known as Hardy Tarty which musical? and Prince Albert? 41. Bessie was a vintage 18. In which sport was Fred Perry a World Champion Edwardian roadster prior to excelling in tennis? driven by which tv 19. Who in 2019 at age 17 became the youngest female character? artist to have a UK number one 42. What name is given to a person who sets fire to album? things? 20. Where did Wallace and Gromit visit in 43. In what year did Ashton Market Hall reopen after its “A Grand Day Out”? devastating fire? 21. In ballet, what is a Jete? 44. What year did Hyde Fundraisers host their Trial Of 22. The latest Bond film has had Davros stage show at the Tameside Hippodrome? its release date moved to what 45. Don Estelle, and Melvyn Hayes starred month in 2021? in which BBC comedy set in Burma in the second 23. How many hours are there in a week? world war? Stuck for an answer? Check the answers on page 31 26 About Tameside WHAT’S THE FILM? Tell us which films these images are taken from

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Stuck for an answer? Check the answers on page 31 About Tameside 27 It’s the time of year for Bonfires and Fireworks and although it will be different because of Covid this year we must still consider our pets and the impact it can have on them. Many animals find fireworks Lamb Hotpot scary. It is estimated that 45 per cent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Ingredients Here are a few tips to consider. • 700g large potatoes, peeled • If your pets live • 1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for outside, partly brushing cover cages, pens and aviaries with • 1 large white onion, sliced blankets so that • 4 carrots, chopped into small pieces one area is well • 12 lamb meatballs sound-proofed. Make sure that the sound of fireworks. • 450ml chicken gravy your pet is still able to • If your pet shows any (leftover or bought) look out. signs of fear try to • 2 bay leaves • Provide lots of extra ignore their behaviour. bedding so your pet has Leave them alone unless • 2 thyme sprigs something to burrow in. they are likely to harm • Make sure your dog or themselves. cat always has somewhere • Never punish or fuss over to hide if he or she wants your pet when it’s scared to and has access to this as this will only make Instructions place at all times. For things worse in the long example, this could be run. • Boil the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water under some furniture or • Make sure your cat or dog for 15 mins until par-boiled, then drain and in a cupboard. is always kept in a safe and leave to steam dry and cool. • During firework seasons, secure environment and • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil walk dogs during daylight can’t escape if there’s a hours and keep cats sudden noise. Have your in a large frying pan and fry the onion for 10 and dogs indoors when pet microchipped in case mins or until starting to soften. Add the carrot fireworks are likely to be they do escape. and cook for 5 mins until tender. Tip the set off. It’s also very important to carrot and onion mixture into a large 2-litre keep a sharp eye out if you • Avoid leaving your pets are dog walking. Sometimes ovenproof dish. Put the pan back over high alone – they will feel safer parks and green areas can heat. Fry the lamb meatballs, turning, until with you around. be littered with the remains golden on the outside. Put the meatballs into • If your pet starts feeling of rockets and fireworks the ovenproof dish. Pour over the gravy and anxious – stay calm and which can be dangerous if act normally. This will help ingested. Make sure your tuck in the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. your pet feel safer and animal doesn’t pick up • Thinly slice the cooled potatoes and arrange over lets them know there is anything which looks like nothing to fear. Do not a firework or swallow any the top of the meatballs. Brush the potato with respond directly to their firework debris. 1-2 tsp oil and add a good grinding of black anxiety – you will only If you are unsure of your pepper. Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins until reinforce it. pet’s behaviour or if you the potatoes are tender and starting to become • At nightfall close windows know your pet is stressed crisp at the edges, and the gravy is bubbling. and curtains and put on by fireworks, please seek music to mask and muffle veterinary advice. 28 About Tameside Ted’s Jokes!

What’s best to have with your salad on bonfire night? Rocket Why have they stopped making doughnuts on the Great British Bake Off? Because they are tired of the Hole thing! What sort of jewellery do rabbits like? 24 carrot gold What’s blue and not very heavy? Light blue What happened when the tomato fell behind with his homework? He had to ketchup Why did the chicken cross the road? He was social distancing

About Tameside 29 HOWARD’S PICTURES FROM THE PAST... Howard Murphy has Crowds had a keen interest in started to photography for many assemble years and has worked in in late the Ashton Town afternoon as Centre Management dusk began office and as part of to fall with Tameside Markets some of the team. Each issue Christmas Lights Crowds traders on he will share some both the gems from his Alas, due to the current coronavirus collection. situation they will not be taking place outdoor and indoor Christmas Lights Switch On Events this year so let’s remember some of the great switch ons in Ashton town centre markets from years gone by. Held in front of staying open lady gaga tribute the famous town hall, various covered as the switch stages were erected from early in the on usually marked the start of Ashton’s morning on the day of the event ready Christmas late night shopping. Both for the eagerly awaited fun night ahead. the Ladysmith and Arcades Shopping Centres welcomed the families after the event for pre Christmas shopping and they too had their own spectacular light displays. Several local dance groups from the Choir on stage borough often took to the stage, along with local brass bands and local radio Tameside has held some great presenters, there were even some great Christmas lights switch on events in tribute acts including Abba and Lady years gone by; often at the end of Gaga lookalikes on stage. November, ready to start the run up to Dancers on stage Images and text by the festive season. Howard Murphy. THE SCREENS GO DARK Cineworld Ashton closed on one COVID case resulting Thursday October 8th for from visiting the cinema. >>the second time this year We cannot underscore with no clear idea of when it may enough how difficult this reopen next year. decision was. Despite many precautions in place to As we have done to date, combat the virus, cinemas across the we will do everything we world have failed to encourage larger can to save livelihoods audiences to return, even with films like and the company – this Tenet and Bill & Ted. It was always the is an extremely delicate traditional blockbusters and must-see and tricky balance. We films that encouraged families and continue to work with friends to visit the cinema but with the Cinema Association, social interaction impacted by Covid 19 to ensure we are lobbying A big thank you goes to you, our that hasn’t happened. The delay to the the government to support our movie-loving customers; your health latest Bond film was just the catalyst employees and the industry which has and wellbeing has always been our to prompt the closure with other films so much cultural significance. also moving release dates. priority during this difficult time and we We will continue to monitor the look forward to welcoming you back In a press statement Cineworld said: situation closely and will communicate as soon as possible to enjoy a full slate “This is not a decision we made lightly. any future plans to resume operations of films.” We did everything in our power to once film studios are able to bring their From a local perspective the closure support safe and sustainable re- pipeline of major movie releases back sees people losing jobs and it will openings of our cinemas and we are so to the big screen. We can assure you no doubt have some impact on the very grateful for our employees who that once a line-up of movie releases is surrounding eateries too. About implemented the new protocols, which confirmed, we will be ready to re-open Tameside would like to extend our best resulted in lots of positive feedback our cinemas, as we did in July, with the wishes to the staff, which include many from customers who visited our same safety levels you have already seen long serving members, and hope they cinemas and felt safe. We were very while at the same time keeping the find some alternative employment in proud of the fact that cinemas were great experience that you are used to these very challenging times for us all. open for 2 months and there was not getting from us. 30 About Tameside PAGE 26 BUMPER QUIZ ANSWERS

1. Charles “Charlie” Carson 17. Rhubarb 33. Bournemouth AFC 2. Four 18. Table tennis 34. Blackcurrants 3. Llandudno 19. Billie Eilish 35. Gwrych Castle in Abergele, 4. 1973 20. The Moon North Wales 5. Liver 21. A jump 36. Actor Tom Baker 6. Stephanie Meyer 22. April 7. Norfolk 23. 168 37. Jimmy Carter 8. St Jude 24. Alpha 38. Cats 9. 6 25. Courage 39. The Nose 10. Ministry Of Transport 26. Birdie 40. Aspects Of Love 11. Mutley 27. Fish 41. Doctor Who 12. Woodwind 28. Dante 42. Pyromaniac 13. South Korea 29. A horse 43. 2008 14. Nutwood 30. A pillar of salt 15. Steve Coogan 31. Mrs Hudson 44. 2005 16. Badger 32. Four 45. It Ain’t Half Hot Mum

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WHAT’S THE PROGRAMME? WHAT’S THE FILM?

1. Sarah Jane Adventures 1. X Men:Dark Phoenix

2. 2. Strictly The Spy Who Loved Me. 3. 1917 3. I’m A Celebrity 4. The Italian Job 4. Torchwood 5. Carry On Abroad 5. Gogglebox 6. Little Shop Of Horrors 6. Call The Midwife 7. The Dead Don’t Die 7. How 8. Bill And Ted Face The Music

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9. The Tudors Goblet Of Fire

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