IN BLOOM GROUP Part of the RHS ’It’s your Neighbourhood’ scheme E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 07765 693500 www.streetlife.com http://www.mosleycommonvillage.co.uk/ Follow us on Facebook & Twitter: @info_mcib

It didn’t rain on our parade! Unbelievably, after a Saturday when there was no break in the rain, Sunday 4th September dawned bright and dry much to the relief of MCIB. With the help of the brilliantly talented entertainer Steve Burton, who compered the event, as well as singing, the audience were entertained by a host of local talent. The concert was opened with rousing tunes from the Ellenbrook and Boothstown Brass Band and the audience were then entertained by vocalists Grace Luisa, Albert Thompson and Marie Paisey as well as local favourites Chonkinfeckle (featuring Emma) and the talented Steve Burton entertains the crowd duo Simpatico. Rounding the whole thing off, were Young Once whose rollicking rendition of ‘Always look on the bright side of life’ led to a community dance on the Common. All agreed that it was the best concert so far! Make a note: Sunday 3rd September 2017 - Noon Start Many thanks to WLH for their support of this free Community event

NEW Saturday 3rd CHRISTMAS COMES TO MOSLEY COMMON! December EVENT : For far too long Mosley Common has been the ‘poor relation’ with regard 3.30 pm start to its festive lights — but not this year! Xmas Lights switch on

On December 3rd from 3.30pm we will be holding a festive lights switch on the village green. Santa on his Sleigh Including our new Christmas tree in the heart of the village! Reindeer There will be entertainment from, Ellenbrook and Boothstown Brass Band Carol singing and community singing as well as hot food and plenty of mulled wine! Licensed Bar Children can visit Santa on his sleigh and see the reindeer! Fair Rides Raffle Xmas Jumper Competition This will be a real family event — DON’T MISS IT!

Mosley Common Scarecrow Festival Thank you to everyone who either entered or helped to judge the first ever Mosley Common Scarecrow Festival. We were astounded by the quality of the entries and by the number of people who turned up to walk the trail and judge the scarecrows. We expect next year to be a much bigger affair so get planning your scarecrows now! 2017 Scarecrow Judging Day = Saturday 29th July

2017—entries will be accepted from people outside of the village and a designated display position allocated (village green/field etc)

3rd prize — ‘Rat King 2nd prize Coal & the Minors’ First prize ‘One is 90’ ‘Daylight Robbery’ MCIB Favourite - P45 LITTER PICK - SATURDAY, The Copse 29th October Biodiversity Project We need as many volun- The work on this is painstaking and teers of all ages as possible. can be hampered by the weather Mosley Common in Bloom would like to Have you an hour or two to and time restrictions of the small spare?? If so, please come thank Maxilead Metals who have given number of volunteers, but rest along to Commonside Road assured that we are pushing ahead mammoth amounts of support over the from 10 am. with clearing the wooded area at last 3 years to our group for current and on All equipment is provided. -going projects and events, without which the bottom of the playing fields so much would not have been possible. ready for the creation of a nature trail for the enjoyment of the whole neighbourhood. We desperately need more hands to help with this, as many hands make light work, and we would love more Anti-social behaviour community members to get in- After two ASB meetings which were attended by councillors, representatives volved, and are therefore appealing from local schools, the Restorative Justice team, and the School of Military as for help. So if you can offer any well as a local police officer and residents from Mosley Common and surround- time, please contact us at our email ing areas, we are pleased to report that there seems to have been a reduction address for further information. (although not complete cessation) of anti-social behaviour in the neighbour- hood. We will continue to monitor the situation and inform residents of forth- This really is a worthwhile project coming meetings when they are deemed necessary. In the meantime, please and will help attract wildlife to the remember to dial 101 to report any unwanted behaviour. area as well as reduce ASB.

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Northwest Building Services CAMEO FRIENDSHIP St John’s Church Community Walks For all your building and Saturday 22nd October + 12th November GROUP Meet at St John’s church at 10.00am

roofing requirements ◊ Roof Repairs and Cameo holds meetings Please wear suitable footwear and every other Tuesday in St clothing and bring a packed lunch. Weatherproofing John’s Church Lounge from Contact David Barnes on 01617028104 ◊ Extensions ◊ Garages ◊ Windows 1.30pm onwards. Meet or Keith Worthington on 01617028566 ◊ Conservatories ◊ Doors new friends, take part in ◊ Fascias & Soffits quizzes and games or just CAN YOU HELP? ◊ Pointing ◊ Plastering have a chat. Coffee and Thank you to all our volunteers who are ◊ Roofing & Joinery biscuits and Linda’s almost helping to keep the Mosley Common looking ◊ Garden Walls ◊ Driveways etc. legendary scones are also at its best. However we always need more on offer! Tel 0161 943 3342 volunteers to help with gardening so if you More information can be Mob 0781 002 7854 have any spare time please contact us using found on Streetlife or via Guild of Master Craftsmen the contact details at the top of the first the Boothstown Bugle; Member No A107831 Do as much or as little as you like www.boothstownbugle.co.uk page. —every little helps! Beehive Community Centre (Lindale Hall) Events at the Beehive Have you visited Lindale Hall recently? Now Sat 29th Oct Halloween Party (See advert) renamed as the Beehive Community Centre, Sat 12th Nov Christmas Fair the Hall is a real hive of activity! Offering a Sat 19th Nov Country and Western Night range of exercise classes (Children’s ballet, Ladies’ Keep- Fri 25th Nov Race Night Fit, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba) as well as a good as new stall Thur 8th Dec Wreath making workshop (MCIB) and a café (Thursday and Friday from 10am to 1pm) it Fri 16th Dec Christmas Dinner (Booking required) really is the place to be. The hall is also available to hire Classes at the Beehive at a reasonable price for parties, functions and meetings. Mon: Zumba Gold 2-3pm £4 (Gabby 07841 1170290) Volunteers are still welcome Tues: Yoga 6-7pm £5 (Donna 07706 570646) Contact Mavis on 01617997178 or email Chiropody £16 by appointment [email protected] Wed: Tai Chi 10.30-11.30 £5 (Cath 07534 086447) Ladies Keep Fit 1.30-2.30pm @BeehiveLindale Halloween at the Beehive Fri: Children’s ballet £2.50 6-7pm Come and join us at our Halloween themed grand opening event for all the family. Sat 29th Oct from 5pm Beehive Café Fancy dress prizes for children and adults Open Thursday and Friday 10.00am-1pm Pumpkin carving competition 2 Courses and drink only £3.00 (contact us for your free pumpkin) Also selection of light snacks and ‘Good as New’ stalls Games and Raffles Hot food David Nugent & Co Ltd Music Chartered Certified Accountants Bring your own Booze  Accounts FREE ENTRY  PAYE  VAT Holy Family Catholic Primary School  Personal Tax Kendal Road, Boothstown, Manchester M28 1AG  Corporate Tax 0161 790 2123 Fixed Fee OPEN DAY September 2017 Intake Wed 9th Nov 2016 Free Initial Consultation 9.15-10.15am 2-3pm 6-7pm Tel 0161-790-0002 Please telephone or email to book a slot Email: [email protected]..sch.uk Email:[email protected] 202 Mosley Common Rd, Mosley Common, M28 1AF Boothstown Medical Centre and PPG Tai Chi at the Beehive MANY HANDS Everyone is welcome to join in our Helping the mind, body and spirit free hour long Social Walks. Suitable MAKE LIGHT Can improve balance, posture, for beginners and those returning to WORK!! exercise. Walking for Health breathing, flexibility, strength and Accredited. reduce stress. As the circulation of our Wear comfortable cloth- Based on Sun Style newsletter is growing we Beneficial for sufferers of arthritis, ing and footwear. need more deliverers to diabetes and osteoporosis. Meet every Thursday at share the load. If you can 10.30am outside St 1 hour session £5.00 John’s Church, Mosley Wear loose clothing and flat shoes help in any way please contact us at : Common. Tea, coffee, Wednesdays 10.30 am biscuits and toilet facilities after in the Other classes available [email protected] Church Lounge community space. Contact Kath on 07534 086 447 or on : 0796 017 36 17

MORE WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED WITH MCIB With the invaluable help of Sarah from PJ Webdesign and volunteer Fred Walton we have increased our presence on social media. At www.mosleycommonvillage.co.uk you can find out about forthcoming events and read the minutes of our meetings as well as downloading this newsletter. You can also now find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @info_mcib. We also have monthly meetings starting at 7pm on the first Thursday of every month at the new venue of Lindale Hall. All welcome. MOSLEY COMMON IN BLOOM GROUP MCIB would like to take the opportunity to thank all residents and the surrounding community for supporting our projects and events over the past 12 months. We hope we can look forward to your help and support during 2017 and wish you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2017. Please stay safe over the coming cold months. Please keep an eye out for one another, and especially anyone alone or elderly. #proudMosleyCommon #Community Spirit #CareforThyNeighbour #BeAFriend #BigSundayLunch

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (why not cut out and keep) Sat 29th October 10 am—12 noon MCIB Litter pick Meet at St John’s School Sat 29th October From 5 pm Halloween party for all ages Beehive CC (Lindale Hall) Wed 2nd November From 6.30pm Firework Display St John’s School 9.15-10.15 am Wed 9th November Open day for 2017 intake Holy Family RC Primary 2-3 and 6-7pm

Sat 12th November From 10 am Christmas fair Beehive CC (Lindale Hall)

Sat 19th November 7.30 pm Country and Western night Beehive CC (Lindale Hall)

Fri 25th November 8.00 pm Race Night (tickets) Beehive CC (Lindale Hall) Sat 26th November Noon – 3 pm School Christmas Fair St John’s Primary School Sat 26th November Noon—3pm School Christmas Fair Holy Family RC Primary MCIB Xmas Tree lights Switch on rd Sat 3 December 3.30 pm ‘til late (reindeer, Santa on sleigh, Music, Hot Food Village Green and Licensed Bar etc.)

th Arrive 6.50 pm MCIB Festive Wreath Making Work- Thurs 8 December Beehive CC (Lindale Hall) for 7 pm Start shop with refreshments (tickets only)

Fri 16th December From 12 noon Christmas Dinner (tickets only) Beehive CC (Lindale Hall) Wed 21st December 6.30 pm Carols on the Common Common/St John’s School

Fri 24th February 7.30 pm MCIB Race Night (tickets) Beehive CC (Lindale Hall)

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: MCIB are constantly working to make improvements to the area, with the aim of reducing ASB, keeping the area clean, tidy and wel- coming for the benefit of residents and visitors and encouraging use of our outdoor leisure spaces, with a focus on health and wellbeing. This is to safeguard these spaces and help prevent loss or any change of use for housing developments etc. Outdoor community space is a luxury and in Mosley Common we are very lucky to have so much. With Councils under pressure to con- stantly reduce spending on maintenance and release assets, it is more important than ever that we use and care for it. The goal posts we provided have been a great success and are proving very popular. With this in mind, our latest project is to help make the playing field more user friendly and safe for all potential users. The project is for a track (path, all around the field). This will make the field (which can get very wet and boggy in places) more accessible and useable for all, especially during the wetter, colder months. We hope to include signs giving information such as distance , calories burned, health benefits etc to help inspire and motivate people, whether walking around, wheeling, running or cycling. The focus will be on moving and healthy activity. We hope this will encourage everyone; mums with prams, wheelchair users, mobility scooters, children on bicycles, joggers, dog walkers etc, to use the path round the field and enjoy the space. The path will be inset, well inside the boulders and seats, with a hard surface (type to be confirmed). Please complete, the scan and email or return the following to 31, Gilda Road, M28 1BA or 20 Dunster Rd M28 1AY

Name: ______Address: ______

Tel: ______E-mail: ______

Would you use this type of path: YES / NO Do you think this would improve the space : YES / NO Do you think this would benefit the community and encourage users: YES / NO if no, please give reasons below

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