Autumn 2014

Loop Line improvements…...... …p3-47 Have your say! Big Local community dragon’s den ………………..….p5 Salford Community Leisure holiday activities…………p6 Local History at Library…....…………...... …..p7-8 Have your say! Salford Heart Care wins award ……………………….p13 Advice and support for carers……………………….....p14

Welcome to the and Walkden Community Next Community Committee Committee newsletter. Many events in the articles have been meeting: funded through a grant from the Community Committee. 10 November 6pm Road North Methodist

Commemoration of World War 1 Event

The Commemoration was organised in response to a piece of

intergenerational work developed through the Health Task Group.

It was held at Brierley House Day Centre on the 14 August 2014. The theme was to remember those who gave their lives during the conflict.

Local knitters provided us with knitted poppies and young people from Salford Community Leisure, made bracelets and broaches from loom bands. They also presented a very moving interpretation, through art and drama, of young soldiers’ experiences of the War.

A brilliant display of photographs and stories of the armed forces from the area was loaned from Lauren

Thomas Sullivan. A local Artist Stephen Critchley, also provided a display of his artwork.

The event was attended by The Right Worshipful Ceremonial Mayor of Salford and her Consort.

Tesco provided the attendees with a cream tea.

The event was hugely successful due to the partnership approach from all agencies involved.

Did you know over 500 people in Salford die each year as a result of smoking?

One in four adults in Salford smoke and we’ve got one of the highest death rates from smoking in the country.

If you want to quit smoking, you’re four times more likely to be successful if you get face to face support.

Salford’s Stop Smoking Service runs drop-in sessions across the city where you can just turn up and talk to a qualified stop smoking advisor. They’ll give you expert advice and tips that suit your needs and lifestyle and if necessary arrange nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as patches, sprays or lozenges or medication such as Champix and Zyban to help with cravings.

To find a drop in session near you, or to book an appointment with an advisor at a time and place to suit you call 0800 952 1000, visit www.salford.gov.uk/smoking or email [email protected]

Don’t put it off any longer. Make that first step to quitting today.

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Cycle and pedestrian route improvement works to the Loop Line

The Roe Green Loop Line between Monton Green and is a 7.2km traffic free cycle and pedestrian route along the former and Roe Green rail line. The route forms part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route 55 that links Manchester and Bolton via Salford. The route is well used by pedestrians and cyclists and is a strategic route within Salford’s cycle network, linking the surrounding residential areas to employment and education sites.

The Salford stretch between Clegg Lane, Little Hulton down to Monton Green has already benefitted from improvement works, and this investment in cycle routes will continue with the next phase of planned works.

Phase 6 and 7 improvements, of approximately 2.4km, will begin at Worsley Station (the original railway station) in Worsley, passing under the motorway bridge towards Roe Green and under the East Lancs Road to Mesnelea Primary School. This 600k project will link the existing improvements from Tynesbank through to Monton Green and will include re-surfacing works, the construction of access paths and steps, as well as the installation of benches along the route.

Please find below map indicating the extent of the currently proposed works:

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Improvement works to the Loop Line …. (continued)

Urban Vision has completed design of the scheme, which went out to tender on 25 July 2014, with a view to the works starting at the end of October for a 14 week period. It is anticipated the works will be completed by early February 2015.

Below left are photographic images of the existing route. Further images (right) highlight how the route will look following improvement works.

Loopline before improvements

Should you have any further questions, or wish to view more detailed plans, please contact Urban Vision at : [email protected] or by telephone on the number below: 0161 603 8364 Loopline following improvements

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Little Hulton Big Local (LHBL) have now been awarded the £1million to support the community to improve their area.

The Little Hulton Big Plan which contains all of the information gathered from community consultation can be downloaded here http://www.localtrust.org.uk/?project=little-hulton

Last year LHBL held a Dragons Den event with awards of up to £1000 up for grabs for local people and community groups serving the people of Little Hulton. Due to the huge success of this event, LHBL will be holding an annual Dragons Den event with even bigger awards of up to £2500!

This years event will be held on Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 1pm St Pauls Peel Community Hall

For the chance to get your hands on some funding for your project, please contact LHBL on 07865000886 or email: [email protected]

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Schools out for 8 2 16's half term holiday activities

The half term holiday is almost here and I’m sure you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, whatever the weather.

Salford Community Leisure will be running the local holiday programme in your area from Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October between 10am and 4pm at Walkden High School, for everyone aged 8 and over!

There will be the usual multi sports and football on the 3G as well as dance workshops.

All this for only £1 per day

- plus a chance to hang

out with friends in a safe

and friendly place.

So the kids don’t miss out

call 0161 778 0038

or email

[email protected]

for more information or to

book a place.

The team at Walkden look forward to seeing you.

Venue: Walkden High School

Old Clough Lane, Walkden

Dates: Monday 27 - Friday 31 October

Time: 10am - 4pm (supervised lunch break)

Cost: £1 per day

Age: 8 -16 years

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Local history talks at Walkden Library autumn 2014

Discover your local heritage at Walkden library this autumn by joining us at our local history talks. The saying ’when coal was king’ certainly was true of Walkden and Worsley. We look back and celebrate our industrial history with three talks, illustrated by slides, and presented by experts in their field.

Friday 24 October 2.00pm The Story of Worsley Green with John Aldred

Worsley, a picturesque hamlet with a traditional English village green, right? Wrong! All is not what it seems at Worsley, for here was one of the busiest, noisiest and smokiest centre of mining operations for miles around. It was truly a cradle of the Industrial Revolution. unusual crane at Worsley Delph 1760s

From the eighteenth century, industrialists, writers and even royalty were drawn to come and marvel at this amazing place where weird and wonderful machinery was being employed in a setting the like had not been seen before. Worsley was at the cutting edge of the modern industrial world.

Then, in the early twentieth century, all was transformed to what we see today. The incredible story of Worsley Green is full of surprises and is sure to change your ideas of ‘picturesque Worsley’.

Worsley Green when works yard Worsley Green now

Friday 7 November 2.00pm Walkden Yard: a community grows up around an industrial powerhouse, with Alan Davies

Whilst Worsley Village was being given a rural makeover, the centre of coal mining operations moved to Walkden and Little Hulton. Walkden Yard opened in 1898, serving a wide range of collieries, and after World War II became the National Coal Board Central Worskhops for .

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Local history talks at Walkden Library autumn 2014

Friday 7 November 2.00pm Walkden Yard (cont)

Many hundreds of local people were employed there, and dozens of locomotives, hundreds of wagons, all kinds of machinery and equipment was housed and repaired at the massive site that is now occupied by houses at Tynesbank. Find out how this remarkable undertaking impacted on and shaped the Walkden that we know today.

Fred Dibnah

Walkden town centre 1930s

Friday 21 November 2.00pm Did you like that? Remembering Fred: local legend, steeplejack, historian and TV presenter Fred Dibnah, with Alf Molyneux.

Fred Dibnah had the gift of the gab. Not only could he describe and explain industrial machinery, buildings and operations in colourful, everyday language, but he was able to popularise what had been considered a rather specialised subject of industrial history.

Enjoy stories and memories of the colourful character that was Fred from one of his closest friends, Alf Molyneux, in this conclusion to our industrial heritage series for 2014.

All at Walkden Gateway, 2, Smith St., Worsley, M28 3EZ. £3.50 per ticket.

Book at any Salford library, phone 909-6518 or email [email protected].

Friday 24 October 2pm John Aldred: The Story of Worsley Green Friday 7 November 2pm Alan Davies: Walkden Yard Friday 21 November 2pm Alf Molyneux: Remembering Fred: Fred Dibnah a local legend

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Story-rhymetimes at Walkden Library & Little Hulton Library

Do you have a baby or toddler? Join Sara for stories, rhymes, crafts and play at your local library.

Walkden Library. Tuesdays from 9.30am – 10.30am

Little Hulton Library. Wednesdays

from 11.00am – 12.00 noon

Sessions are free and run during term-time only.

Refreshments 20p.

Everyone welcome.

Something out there for

young people!!

Wuu2 is a website for young people aged 11-19 in Salford. It has loads of things on the site ranging from local news, games reviews and upcoming events. As a young person you can get involved in the site by sending in articles or game reviews and you can post your thoughts and comments to our facebook page wuu2insalford or our twitter page @wuu2salford.

We would love to get more young people involved so why not check out the website and get in touch. www.wuu2.info

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Are you aged between 60 and 74?

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

Screening kits are posted out to all 60 to 74 year olds every two years to help detect bowel cancer in the early stages. If it’s caught early, it’s more treatable and there’s a much greater chance of recovery.

Here in Salford, only half the people who receive a kit actually do it. It’s not the most pleasant test you’ll ever do, but it is one of the most important and it could even save your life. For peace of mind, complete and send back your kit when you receive it.

You can request a kit if you haven’t recently completed one and are aged between 60 and 74 by calling 0800 707 60 60.

For more information visit www.bowelscreening.org call 0800 707 60 60 or ask your GP.

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Salford Heart Care wins prestigious award!

Salford Heart Care was awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service earlier this year. The award is the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups and recognises the dedication and hard work of volunteers who support people in the community.

If you would like to find out more about our work come along to our Healthy Heart Clubs. The clubs are a great way to make new friends and learn how to look after your heart.

Our clubs meet on a fortnightly basis & your first visit is free.

£1 per session at Walkden: St Paul’s Youth and Community Hall every fortnight on Mondays (10am). During autumn they meet: Monday 13 & 27 October, 10 & 24 November and 8 December.

£1.50 per session at Little Hulton: St Paul’s Peel Community Hall every fortnight on Wednesdays (11am). 1, 15 & 29 October, 12 & 26 November and 10 December.

Just turn up or contact Serena on 0161 707 7402. Email [email protected] or visit www.salfordheartcare.co.uk.

The clubs are supported by Little Hulton & Walkden Community Committee and Public Health Salford.

Visit to Gorton Monastery

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Salford Carers Centre

Advising and supporting carers

Anyone looking after a partner, friend, relative or neighbour, is a carer. All carers can get help and support from our Support Worker team who provide one-to-one advice, support and information on many different issues.

We have specialist services for carers of those with drug or alcohol misuse as well as teams supporting young carers and young adult carers (age 16-24). Carers can register with us to receive services, a free information pack and regular newsletters.

We are also offering Outreach Sessions at Walkden Gateway, 3rd Monday of the month from

9.30am to-11.30am – carers can drop in for advice or support. And don’t forget to remind carers about their flu jabs !

For more information please visit: www.salfordcarerscentre.co.uk or phone: 0161 833 0217

young carers

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The way you register to vote has changed

Up to now, the head of a household has been responsible for registering everyone who lives there. You now need to register as individuals instead, using a new system.

By now you should have received a letter explaining whether you’ve been moved automatically, or whether you need to register on the new system, which will take you no longer than five minutes to complete.

Find out more about registering to vote, visit www.gov.uk/yourvotematters

Spread the word – not flu!

If you’re eligible for a free flu vaccination – take it and tell your friends, family and neighbours!

Health chiefs want people in Salford to spread the word not flu this winter.

Last year less than half of pregnant women, carers and children entitled to free flu vaccinations in Salford had them even though flu can cause miscarriages and serious illness.

Just over half of people under 65 with heart or chest or long-term health conditions were vaccinated even though flu can land them in hospital.

Vaccines will be available at GPs from early October.

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The Little Hulton Healthy Communities Collaborative (HCC) Team

The Healthy Communities Collaborative is a fun and interesting project that supports local people to go out in their communities to make a difference. They talk to local residents about the benefits of being aware of NHS Health Checks and the early symptoms of cancer, which saves lives!

This summer, the Little Hulton team joined in with the St Ann’s Hospice fund-raising event, helping raise money and awareness for our community.

They are looking for more people to join in, so if you want to make friends, make a difference to your community and have a lot of fun; get in touch with Steve Jones on 07747 485 078 or email [email protected]

Some of the Little Hulton team members

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Other useful contact numbers ealth Im- Salford City Council proveme • Salford City Council main switchboard 794 4711 nt Ser- • Out of hours emergency number 794 8888 vice • Environment division (for queries such as refuse collections) 909 6500 Val Burgoyne • Highways (for queries such as 790 0484 street lighting) 909 6505

Libraries • Little Hulton Library, Longshaw Drive, Little Hulton, M28 0AZ 790 4201 Walkden Gateway • 2 Smith Street, Walkden, M28 3EZ 909 6518 Community centres • Brierley Community Centre, 50 Hulton Councillor Brendan Ryan District Centre, Little Hulton, M28 0AU 790 4247 790 0627 • Guildhall Community Centre, Guild Ave, off Memorial Road, Walkden, M28 5AS 703 8633 Youth Centres • Bridgewater Youth Centre, Bridgewater 790 6950 Street, Little Hulton, M38 9WD or 799 6674 Community safety • Police - general enquiries 872 5050 • Police - emergencies 999 H • Neighbourhood Policing team (Salford W) 856 5284 • Salford anti-social behaviour reporting Line 909 6544 WeeklyCouncillor • 24-hour National Domestic Violence Richard Critchley helpline 0808 2000247 07967 394 072 07800 741749 Sched- City West Housing Trust • Rent and general enquiries 605 7210 • Repairs 0300 123 5522 • Emergencies outside office hours 794 8888 Family Information Service

If you are interested in placing an article in the Little Hulton and Walkden Community Committee newsletter please contact the Neighbourhood Potrzebujesz tłumaczenia tego tekstu? - zadzwon do naps na Management team. 779 8071

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