: abouttameside : @abouttameside : [email protected]

TAMESIDE Scan to visit our website:

October 2020 - Local Business & Community News - Shopping & What’s On guide

SALUTING OUR 999 HEROES SEE PAGE 14

PICK UP YOUR COPY AT: ALDI STORES - MARKETS - CO-OP STORES About Tameside 1 Welcome... Highlights this issue... Pick up a copy from: Aldi EYECARE………………………………………… 4 supermarkets, Ashton Market DROYLSDEN’S REBIRTH……………………… 8 Hall, Stalybridge Train Station, Droylsden Post Office, Ladysmith CHARITY GOLF DAY……………………………10 Shopping Centre and more! FIVER FEST IS BACK……………………………11 GET ACTIVE……………………………… 16 & 17 ABOUT HYDE……………………………………18 EMMAUS PRESENTATION………………………24 QUIZ TIME………………………………… 26/27 COMING TO CINEWORLD……………………30 Deadline for our November issue is October 21st. Email: [email protected] Contributors this issue Read us online: www.tamesidemag.com Howard Murphy - Jill Morris - Tameside Markets - and join us on Facebook! Jan Lord - Tameside College - Local Studies Library Email: Telephone: - Andy Richardson - TMBC - Bromleys Solicitors [email protected] 0774 3174244 - Active Tameside - Luke Mirfin - Boots Opticians Production Design Denton - Tameside Rotary Club - Ian Cochrane - Cllr Inflict Design - [email protected] Susan Quinn - Patrick Franks - Cineworld Ashton - Ask about our cost effective advertising Warner Bros - Sam Cordingley - Ian Hopton - Willow opportunities and special features in the magazine. Wood Hospice - Val Unwin - Ladysmith Shopping Email [email protected] Centre - My Tameside Radio Advertising terms and conditions available on request.

2 About Tameside Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange is open Ashton-under-Lyne was VINCI Interchange Is Open Construction UK. >>Transport for Greater The improved (TfGM) opened the much facilities include anticipated Ashton Interchange on a covered Sunday 30 August. The interchange concourse and has been developed by Transport waiting area, for (TfGM) in electronic bus, Metrolink and rail partnership with Tameside Council information, high-quality accessible and funded with support from central toilets, baby changing and ‘Changing government’s Local Growth Deal Places’ facilities, retail units, CCTV programme. The building contractor and secure cycle parking spaces.

About Tameside 3 TRIAL REVISITED Don’t neglect your eye care Hyde Fundraisers have been impacted with their Since the easing of fundraising during 2020 because of the pandemic but restrictions Boots they are hoping to encourage donations to Children Opticians have expanded their In Need this November. services beyond The group will urgent and essential be releasing care, which they have some special offered throughout online content the pandemic. to celebrate The Denton practice their popular is able to provide TRIAL OF patient care depending DAVROS on your needs and which was symptoms, but will still be prioritising essential staged in 2005 and urgent patients. at Tameside Some practices are Your Denton branch has Hippodrome. also offering routine introduced measures You can find assessments, providing to ensure strict hygiene out more by they have capacity. It is standards within the visiting their important to call your practice, and there will website for optical practice first, so be a procedure in place updates: they can assess whether to ensure the safety of www.hydefundraisers.com you need a face-to-face patients and staff, as far appointment. During the as is possible. pandemic if you have Please wear a cloth experienced problems covering, such as a scarf with your eyesight that or a bandana, over your need to be investigated. mouth and nose to your Signs and Symptoms of appointment, as you Possible Vision Problems would if using public are – transport. Gloves are • Severe, sudden eye not necessary, but please pain. sanitize your hands when • Recurrent pain in or you arrive and avoid around the eye. touching anything as • Hazy, blurred, or much as possible. double vision. The practice is closed • Seeing flashes of light to ‘walk-ins’ and you or sudden bright will need to call to see floating spots. if an appointment is necessary. If you, or • Seeing rainbows or anyone you live with, halos around lights. have a persistent cough • Seeing floating “spider and/or high temperature webs” and/or loss of, or • Seeing a “curtain change in taste or smell coming down” over (anosmia), do not enter one eye. the practice. If you have any concerns Do not go to a GP, about your eyesight pharmacy or hospital. please contact the team Return home and stay at Boots Opticians in there for 14 days. Denton. 4 About Tameside About Tameside 5 If you have a photo you would like to include, please email us at: [email protected] David receives recognition We’d love to hear from you! It’s nice to feel Manchester. Imagine the appreciated surprise when David >>and residents received a letter from from Queen Street Sir Warren Smith KCVO Mills Apartments in KStJ JP stating “What wanted to you have achieved by shine a light on David your commitment to Chadwick. ensure your area is clear David, 80, has been of litter which you have keeping his local area done on a daily basis has made a tremendous clean and tidy for the Ashton Interchange past 18 years in rain difference.” The special Adam Myers or shine. To express letter was presented their appreciation for to David by Mossley his efforts residents Councillor Jack Homer contacted the Lord with residents applauding Lieutenant’s office in his efforts.

Hartshead Pike Sam Shaw

Hyde Seals Swimming Club Celebrated

Lock in Mossley - Sam Shaw

6 About Tameside The Martini Midnight Wander The Willow Wood fact, anything goes – as long Midnight Wander has as it is pink! now become the Martini Communications Officer Midnight Wander! Lynn Fothergill said, “It’s For those of us old enough always been such an to remember the advertising enjoyable event, with a great jingle, that means Any Time, atmosphere, and we’ve Any Place and Any Where! always loved seeing everyone In other words, due to the in their outfits. We’d really ever-changing situation with appreciate it if people did Covid-19, this fun sponsored still dress up for it and we’re event has gone virtual and encouraging them to share participants are being asked their photos on social media. to complete 20,000 steps In fact, we’ll be giving out a any time during the month prize of a Martini Hamper to of October and anywhere the best fancy dress, so don’t they want to do them. They forget to tag Willow Wood don’t need to be done in in your posts. And as there one go either, so for those are no age restrictions the for whom 10km was a whole family can get involved bit too far to walk during and walk together. We’re the hours of darkness, the also giving away a Martini Martini Midnight Wander Hamper to whoever raises is the ideal opportunity to the most in sponsorship by pace yourself, maybe get a the end of November as a little bit fitter and raise funds small token of our thanks for for your local Hospice at the their support. same time. “Please get involved with All participants will still the wander, Willow Wood receive a Midnight Wander needs the support of our T shirt and a medal upon community more than ever completion of their 20,000 now. The money you raise steps. The event has always will go directly to help our been a lot of fun, with patients and their families – many wearing fancy dress just £25 will pay for one of and there have been some our inpatients to be treated weird and wonderful outfits to an aromatherapy massage, along the way. In previous while £60 will buy uniforms years there have been for two of our nurses. And teams dressed as whoopee if you raise £100, you’ll have cushions, Crayola crayons, paid for a full day’s heating and many more incredible and lighting. Just go to www. costumes. There was even willowwood.info and sign up fairy lights under umbrellas now. You’ll have our sincere on one rainy occasion. In gratitude.” About Tameside 7 Droylsden becomes new hub for business Within the last fired pizza’s and a bar. Patrick couple of years Franks, from New Era said; >>there have been “Industry are the pioneers some interesting changes for the refurbishment and in Droylsden town centre. regeneration for Droylsden and Since New Era Properties this has been pivotal in our acquired the precinct, work plans for the units here in the has been intensifying behind the scenes to bring life back centre. We worked hard to into the town centre. Like get free parking for the town many towns across the because we think this is vital UK the loss of high street and it’s received great response banks and national retail has from residents in the area. We impacted Droylsden, but are hoping now to move onto green shoots are starting further areas of the centre with to appear. New businesses further investment because we have appeared including the popular Silly Country bar and want this town to be what we more recently The Jam Worx know it can be a successful, serving food and cocktails wonderful local town.” with live music. Councillor Susan Quinn, In the summer the town Chair of Droylsden Town centre car park, under private Team added; “The 3 hours free ownership, has introduced parking is encouraging people 3 hours free parking for shoppers to enjoy. The back into the town centre so it’s success continues with the definitely a case of watch this recent launch of Industry in space. There are a lot of things the precinct, offering wood happening in Droylsden.” Willow Wood memory stones Willow Wood are very introduced our proud of their lovely Memory Stones. >>gardens. Largely maintained “At the centre of our by volunteers, they are a wonderful garden we have a haven of peace and tranquillity and willow tree fountain, a space enjoyed by patients and with seating already their visitors. in place. Pre-Covid, Many visitors, under normal (and hopefully circumstances, do return to spend again in the future) some time in the gardens and this was a focal remember their loved ones. Anthony point in the garden Lord, Head of Income Generation with many visitors leisure and see their Memory Stone as takes up the story: “So often I’ve been returning time and again for a period often as they wish. asked if families could buy us a bench, of quiet contemplation. “Once the initial year comes to a close, plant a tree or in some way have a “We have therefore come up with families can repeat the tribute or take tangible memorial to their father, what we think is a wonderful way it home as a keepsake.” mother, partner, daughter or other to pay tribute to a loved one - our loved one who was cared for at the Memory Stones. They will be If you would like to make a tribute Hospice. beautifully engraved with a name to a loved one in this way, please “Although beautiful, our gardens just or nickname before being placed in go to the Willow Wood website, don’t have the space for larger items, the fountain where they will remain www.willowwood.info to order but we do know how important it for one year. Once the restrictions online, alternatively you can email is for families to have that focus for around Covid-19 are lifted, visitors [email protected] or ring their memories. That’s why we have will be able to visit the garden at their 0161 330 7788 to find out more. 8 About Tameside About Tameside 9 Charity Golf Day Back in the Swing

Another successful This event has a very unique team Willow Wood explained what a Charity Golf Day held scoring system with the winners difficult year fundraising has been by Tameside Rotary and >> this year from Malbern Windows for the Hospice and it was really Werneth Low Golf Club in with a record 105 points and appreciated that this Annual Golf aid of Willow Wood Hospice runners up, entering for the first on Wednesday 19th August time Alcker’s Army with 97 points. Day had been such a success. attracted a record number of Nearest the Pin Frazer Armitage Just over £2000 was raised for 21 teams! and Nearest the White Line Colin Willow Wood Hospice, which Golfers obviously keen to get out Rosbottom. beats all expectations. Andy and what an ideal event during this Maria Bailey, President of Tameside covid 19 pandemic when evidence Williams, founder President of Rotary thanked everyone at shows it is much safer outside. Werneth Low Golf Club for the Tameside Rotary and the main Outside events are obviously the organiser thanked all sponsors, new ideal (and it didn’t rain THAT warm welcome and fantastic MUCH!), so this was the perfect support received and is looking helpers and players for their fund-raising event that is hosted forward to next year’s event. generosity in making sure this every year. Elaine McConnell, on behalf of event ‘Went with a Swing’.

10 About Tameside The Totally Locally Fiver Fest message to encourage spend at local is a big celebration of Britain’s independent businesses. If every fantastic small businesses adult in Ashton spent £5 per week and shops, many run by families or with local shops that would mean individuals, but ALL contributing £9.4m going into the local economy massively to the economy of the UK every year! Ashton has lots of small and the wellbeing of our towns. businesses around the Old Town The last national Fiver Fest in area and in the Market Hall, they Small businesses have February saw over 100 towns and need your support. Many of them faced one of the most thousands of independent businesses >>challenging periods in will have special £5 offers on for joining the promotion. history during the Covid 19 the event so be sure to visit the outbreak and there are still Local independent shops and town and see what a fiver will buy tough times ahead. Small shops businesses in Ashton Town Centre for you! Tameside Markets are also and market traders will be will be taking part in the Totally supporting this event recognising coming together this month Locally National Fiver Fest this the importance of supporting their for the October Fiver Fest October. The event is centred independent retailers. around the event from October 10th-24th powerful £5 organised by Totally Locally.

About Tameside 11 Still time to vote! You have until October 7th “Over the past 8 years Ashton Town making up 40% of the total entries, to nominate your favourite Team has worked hard to support the which proves there is a real appetite independent business in Ashton small businesses in our town centre. We for local community business awards Town Team’s Ashton Independent are delighted to have the opportunity, in Ashton and I am confident the Town Business Awards presented with the support of Bromleys Solicitors, Team’s new awards initiative will be a in association with Bromley’s to recognise some of these valuable great success.” Solicitors. independent businesses.” Ashton Town Team is a voluntary There will be opportunity for Samantha Robinson from Ladysmith group established to support those shoppers and businesses themselves to Shopping Centre said; “It has been an small businesses that get nominated in one of the categories extremely challenging year for retail to add colour to Ashton which consist of: say the least and with the fight against town centre. For more • Fresh Food Retail /Hair, Health and coronavirus still not over these awards information follow Beauty/Clothing & Footwear Retail are exactly what is needed in Ashton to them on Facebook help boost morale amongst the business and Twitter. • Specialist (Fabric, Haberdashery, community and Hobby, Collectors, Crafts, Wool etc) shine a spotlight on • Jewellers / Home furnishings/ all of the fantastic Homeware / Cafes & Takeaways/ small, successful and Furniture innovative businesses • Tech & Electrical/ Restaurant. we have in the town. To nominate visit the website: Entries are still open www.ashtonsmallbiz.co.uk for this year’s Amazing Ashton Awards There are two other special awards and the category which will be chosen by the sponsors with the most and Ashton Town Team. nominations so far is On behalf of Ashton Town Team the Local Business / Councillor Bill Fairfoull, Deputy Entrepreneur Award, Leader of Tameside Council said:

Apply now for September 2021 Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form College have opened applications on their websites for September 2021. School leavers are invited to visit the college websites to find out about courses and make an online application for September 2021. Both colleges are set to launch virtual open days this autumn too. Web based resources include: interactive 3D tours, welcome resources to support applicants School leavers are invited to videos from teachers, and for September 2021. We are monitor the college websites information on how to apply. working with local schools to for course information, open event dates and to make an Jackie Moores, principal, said: develop the best content possible application: ‘Following a very successful to inform applicants and school www.tameside.ac.uk enrolment for 2020 we are and their families about post 16 www.clarendon.ac.uk developing a range of online options’. 12 About Tameside October already and Ashton Market is also delighted to Ashton Market is gearing welcome new trader Knits & Pieces >>up to get involved with stocking wool, knitting accessories the Totally Locally Fiver Fest. and much more, located close to The event sees some of our the Bow Street entrance opposite popular stalls hosting special £5 Bobby’s Fashions. deals as part of the event which Hyde Market Hall has also will be taking place between welcomed Heaven Scent Waxes October 10th-24th. on the Upper Floor with lots of Don’t forget with Halloween different fragrances to choose rapidly approaching there’s a from. Another business coming chance to dress up at home for to the Upper Floor soon will be the occasion with a costume from Hyde Vapes located opposite Hyde A List Fancy Dress. Instead of the Electronics. usual trick or treating why not hide Hyde Artisan Market on the Civic sweets around the home for the Square in Hyde on October 3rd children to find? You’ll find lots of with a range of food and craft treats available from our stalls The items alongside our usual selection Sweet Station and Suzy’s Sweet of outside market traders. Memories in Ashton Market Hall. Ashton has Market On The Square takes place on October 10th and then our popular Cake & Craft Market on the Market Ground on October 17th. Our traders for Cake & Craft will also be joined by Real Deal records bringing their popular ranges of vinyl music for collectors to buy. We finish October with the Ashton Farmers’ Market on October 25th. Luke Mirfin

: ASHTON MARKET AND FARMERS MARKET : @TAMESIDEMARKETS : @TMBC_MARKETS : HYDE MARKETS About Tameside 13 Thank you to emergency services workers The selfless dedication of emergency services workers who put their lives on the line for others is being recognised and remembered for 999 Emergency Services Day.

Tameside Council Executive Day is held annually as a collective Minister, The Governments and First Leader Cllr Brenda message of thanks and remembrance Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland >>Warrington was joined by to all those staff, volunteers and their and Wales, the Home Secretary, representatives of police, fire and families working in the NHS and Health Secretary, National Police and rescue and ambulance outside emergency services and to those lives Fire Chiefs’ Councils, the Association town Hall at 9am on that have been lost. of Ambulance Chief Executives and 9 September (9th hour of the Tameside Council Executive Leader many more. 9th day of the 9th month) to Cllr Brenda Warrington said: “The The Charity is raising at least £3.2 commemorate the day. unprecedented challenges of this They unveiled two council vehicles year have particularly highlighted the million to build the UK’s first national which carry a special message of extraordinary commitment of the men ‘999 cenotaph’ to honour all who have thanks from Tameside to the NHS and and women who work in the NHS served in the NHS and emergency emergency services as well highlighting and emergency services. Thank you services. This important national the #ItWorks campaign and what for your exceptional service, which will monument will be a national symbol of everyone can do to keep themselves always be remembered and valued.” gratitude, sacrifice and remembrance and others safe from Covid-19. For The National Emergency Services to the brave men and women who further information on this see Memorial (NESM) Charity is supported serve in the NHS, Police, Ambulance www.tameside.gov.uk/itworks. by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Service, Fire Service and Search and The national 999 Emergency Services Her Majesty’s Government, the Prime Rescue services.

14 About Tameside About Tameside 15 Fighting fit and with you every step of the way a peek into Active’s reopening resurgence It was, without doubt, a nervous time for us all here >>at Active Tameside as we prepared to throw open our doors post lockdown. Would people want to ditch their newly discovered home workouts? Would they feel safe returning to our centres despite our strong reassurances about impeccable cleanliness regimes, hygiene and social distancing measures? There were plenty of unknowns and uncertainties running through our minds, we can tell you! overwhelmed by the facilities, helping to have a huge The only thing we were sure about response we’ve had from and much-needed impact on the was how much we’d desperately our communities across health and wellbeing of our local missed you all and couldn’t wait to the borough and we just population. welcome you back - safely. wanted to share with you It also goes to help fund the While we were still able to operate why leisure trusts like us specialised services we run beyond many of our vital outreach services are a little bit different during lockdown and help to keep and so essential to the gyms and swimming pools, those our online communities active and communities we serve. which make a massive difference to the people they help such as entertained through social We’d also like to highlight Everybody Can, ensuring EVERYONE media, there was so why everyone who attends much more we wanted our centres – now more than can live well, feel great and reach their to do to continue ever - are so important both to us, potential. empowering Tamesiders and to the much bigger picture of why Among others there’s also Live Active, to live their best life. we exist. which makes physical activity accessible And we were determined to Here to make a real difference and available to the most vulnerable, make that happen. Unlike commercial leisure operators, including those with long-term health What a comeback! we’re a charity that ploughs every conditions and older residents. Well, what a difference a penny of profit we make back into our And Active Education, which delivers few weeks makes! centres so we can continue to provide high quality physical education We’ve been truly affordable access to high quality curriculum to literally thousands of primary school children across Tameside and Glossop every year. These are life-changing services and by supporting Active Tameside, not only are you able to improve your own physical and mental health, you’re also helping us to provide a genuine community impact, in other words, make a massive difference to so many. So, thank you – and thank you for all of your tremendous support during these challenging times – a perfect example of how we’re stronger together.

16 About Tameside About Tameside 17 The vaccine itself is Have Your Say completely Tameside residents who safe as it’s have previously accessed the not a “live” Healthy Start Voucher Scheme and those who are currently vaccine, so receiving paper vouchers to buy Hyde flu pioneers contrary to produce from local shops are The Healthy Hyde Team are leading the the belief being encouraged to take part way, with an innovative way of administering of many, in an online survey to review and shape the future of Healthy this year’s flu vaccine to those who qualify you don’t Start.. To take part in the survey to receive it. The Team is made up of get a bout visit https://wh1.snapsurveys. representatives from 8 GP surgeries, which of mild flu as a result. The only likely side com/s.asp?k=159661449180. are situated in and around the town. effect is an inflammation or soreness due to This year has seen new challenges for health the injection itself. As a safety precaution, Local NHS Awarded drivers will be asked to park up for a short NHS Tameside and Glossop professionals, when providing services for Clinical Commissioning Group their patients, due to issues caused by time after receiving the injection, before (CCG) has been awarded silver Covid-19 and preventing transmission of taking to the road. status under the Ministry of the virus, whilst treating patients for other A team of volunteers will be acting as Defence Employer Recognition conditions. Waiting lists have lengthened Scheme (ERS) for supporting marshals, to ensure any queuing is orderly, the armed forces community. markedly throughout the year, as many minimising potential traffic problems. outpatient clinics have had to be cancelled. The drive thru facility opened on Monday £1,000,000 Please Whilst the flu jab will still be available from 21st September, with appointments The Tameside Hospital CT the surgeries and local pharmacies, it was continuing until mid November. Scanner Appeal has appointed decided that a drive thru facility, would Kate Leadbetter to take charge You can request a time between 8am and reduce demand at surgeries, where waiting of the £1 Million appeal. 6pm Monday to Friday, with slots from Kate comes from a charity in crowded waiting rooms needed to be 7.30am Tuesday and Friday for those who background and has recently avoided where possible. been working for the hospice may need to get to work. sector. To that end, a field clinic has been created on the car park at Hyde Leisure Pool, with This winter the NHS will be under increased clinicians on hand to administer the vaccine pressure due to Covid-19. They don’t need Who’s Your Fave! a big influx of flu patients adding to that Shoppers have until October to qualifying patients, whilst sat in their 7th to nominate their favourite vehicles. Appointments have to be booked pressure. If you qualify for a flu jab, you are independent businesses in the beforehand through the GP surgeries, who urged to book now. Ashton Independent Business Andy Richardson Awards 2020 sponsored by are advising people if they qualify or not. Bromleys Solicitors LLP. You can nominate by visiting www. ashtonsmallbiz.co.uk Local Champions Tameside Council is looking for residents to sign up to become a community champion to play a vital role in their community. Armed with the latest information, they’ll reassure residents about what they can do in order to protect themselves, each other, and to prevent the spread of the virus. To sign up visit: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/ communitychampions All Played Out Children Need You Your Time is Nigh Covid Christmas Guide Bridge Theatre have Hyde Fundraisers are looking If you haven’t responded to Ladysmith Shopping Centre decided to close the theatre at ways to support BBC your electoral registration have confirmed there will be to all groups and public facing Children In Need this year no Santa’s Grotto this year activities with all shows and with many events cancelled form yet, make sure you do and Ashton Town Team have bookings cancelled until the due to the pandemic. They so soon. All you need to do advised it is unlikely there will end of this year (2020). Hyde plan to release some special is visit www.gov.uk/register- be any major large events in the Festival Theatre have stated content online over the town until 2021 to minimise the to-vote and make sure you risks of Covid 19. there will be no performances next month and encourage have your National Insurance in the near future until the supporters to donate to this number to hand. The service Send your bulletins to situation changes with regards year’s appeal. Check their is available round the clock, [email protected] Covid 19 rules and updates website www.hydefundraisers. or call on: 0774 8284134 from Public Health England. com for more details. seven days a week. 1818 AboutAbout TamesideTameside WIN - BILL & TED: FACE THE MUSIC - PRIZE PACK To celebrate the release of ‘Bill and Ted: Face the Music’ now in cinemas, Warner Bros. Pictures Premature end for and About Tameside offer snooker season you the chance to win a song can save life as we Earlier this year the second year, with St BILL & TED: FACE THE know it and bring harmony the Stalybridge Peter’s the runner up. MUSIC prize pack. to the universe. Along the Snooker way, they will be helped by >> In the whist, Mossley B Middle-aged friends Bill league decided to their families, old friends are winners with Denton S. Preston Esq. and Ted postpone its league and a few music legends. CC runners up on count Theodore Logan set out activities following the back. The individual on a new adventure when © ORION RELEASING lockdown in March trophies will be for a visitor from the future LLC. ALL RIGHTS and after several the darts league, man warns them that only their RESERVED months decided to of the match, players review the position snooker highest break For a chance to win, email your answer to the and had a provisional and billiards highest question below to - [email protected] restart date of 6th break winners. There - subject: Bill and Ted - before October 20th. August but following will also be the annual Question: In what year was Bill and Ted’s Excellent the recent lockdown Sportsmanship Trophy Adventure released? in the north west, the Award. committee decided to It is hoped we can get cancel the rest of the going again next season, season. while being Covid The positions would compliant, when the stand as they are and first matches will be hopefully, we can start the traditional George our next season in Fletcher and Gordon October as we normally Clay Trophy Finals. do, all things being ok. This year the snooker This development means will be played between there was an AGM/ Hyde CC and St Peter’s Mini Presentation night while the whist will be around mid September between Mossley B and with the league starting Denton CC. two weeks later. At The league is always the AGM the officers looking for new players for next season will be and teams and if anyone elected and they will stay is interested in getting for 12 months. more information please The Presentation night contact us by email at will include the Snooker ian.stalybridgesnooker@ and Whist league outlook.com or go to trophies with a few our website at www. individual ones. Hyde stalybridgesnooker.co.uk CC will be crowned Ian Hopton snooker champions for About Tameside 19 WeSporting have a strong sporting Heroes! Heritage blue plaque commemorated to them medal at the European Championships in Tameside with many successful in Tameside is Joey Nuttall, champion in 1983. Karen and her partner Nicky sporting heroes coming from the swimmer. Living in Stalybridge he joined Slater represented Great Britain in area. Here are just four highlighted the local swimming team winning the Olympics in 1980 and 1984. She but there are many more, too many many amateur competitions, turning has been involved with the TV show for this page. Watch out for more professional in 1888. Huge crowds ‘Dancing on Ice’, as judge and head on the blog tamesidesop.wordpress. would pay to see him swim, watching coach. com him set records in all distances. At the Tameside Local Studies & Arthur Wharton who played as Another local successful footballer is Archive Centre there are many books goalkeeper at Stalybridge Celtic and Sir Geoff C. Hurst, who was born in on local sports people and clubs Ashton North End had a successful Ashton 1941, moving to Essex aged including – Ashton Cricket club; career, playing for Darlington, Preston six. He played as striker for West Ham, Athletics in Tameside 1837-1939 by North End, Rotherham and Sheffield Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion Glenn Piper £5; First United. He was born in 1865 in and for England 49 times scoring 24 Blood, Sam Hurst the Jamestown, Ghana, coming to England goals, three of which were in the World Stalybridge Infant in 1882 to become a Methodist Cup final in 1966 against Germany. by Mark Sheppard minister, but he took a more athletic Before his football career he also played £4.95; Hyde United career instead. At one time he owned cricket as wicket keeper for Essex Football Club by a tobacconist in Ashton and now has a Cricket club. Mike Pavasovic blue plaque commemorated to him at Karen Barber, champion ice skater £5; Contact the Curzon Ashton Football Club. was born in 1961 in Audenshaw, won Centre on 0161 342 The only other sports person to have a a silver medal at the British Junior 4242 or archives@ Championships in 1977, then a bronze tameside.gov.uk

20 About Tameside leave your house to walk your dog. You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone outside of your household or support bubble, or one metre with risk mitigation, such as wearing a face covering, where 2 metres is not viable. When walking your dog in With the pandemic many people have had areas used by other people, concerns that their pets could catch the you should consider putting disease or act as carriers. Here we have the your dog on a lead to ensure latest government advice for pet owners you can stay 2 metres away as we continue to live in the shadow of from others. coronavirus. You or your dog walker In line with public health guidance, you There is no evidence that coronavirus should wash your hands before and should wash your hands before and passes between animals or that pets after handling your dog. after being around or handling animals transmit the virus to humans. If your or their food. animal needs treatment, phone the Wash your hands before and after any contact with your cat, its food and There is no evidence that you need vet to arrange the best way to meet bedding. to wash your pets to control the their needs. spread of coronavirus. Only wash or Should you test positive for the You should also avoid close contact use products on your pets that are virus or are in quarantine and your such as kissing or cuddling if you are approved for use on animals. dog cannot exercise at home, you self-isolating and do not share food It is rare for an animal to contract should ask someone outside of your with your pet. coronavirus, and they tend to show household or support bubble to walk If you’re too unwell to care for your only mild symptoms and recover your dog for you. animals and there is no one to help, within a few days. If you are not self-isolating. You may you should call your local authority.

About Tameside 21 PUMPKIN & POTATO SOUP

It is that time of year when you Ingredients think the garden is something • ½ pumpkin (approx. 400g), peeled to be wrapped and cut into small cubes up, put away and left until next Spring, but • 500g Maris Piper potatoes, cut into there are lots of things that If you haven’t already planted can be done now to help some containers with spring small cubes that Spring can be an even colour, there’s still time to plant • Sage leaves from one sprig better time of year for you. now using bedding plants such Leaves are falling and time as violas and wallfowers, plus • 1 red onion, diced to start cleaning up, now the spring-flowering bulbs. Be sure • 1 clove of garlic, crushed simplest method of clearing to use a best buy compost for leaves off the lawn is to containers. Keep your pots • 1tbsp olive oil run over them with a lawn in a sheltered spot, such as mower. The cutting action of under a porch, to encourage • 200ml vegetable stock the mower blades will help blooms through the winter • Salt and pepper to shred the leaves and make and to avoid plants rotting off them quicker to rot down. in the winter wet. Cyclamen Collect leaves this way once and ornamental cabbage are a week, any longer and the particularly vulnerable to grass will start to grow long rotting in damp conditions. You and get harder to cut. For won’t get masses of blooms clearing patios, paths and other during colder weather, but any surfaces, a blower is a better milder spells should see a good bet. Either blow the leaves show. onto the lawn for the mower If you’ve got tender plants, Instructions to pick up or blast them on such as Canna, now’s the time to a tarpaulin and drag them • Heat the oven to 200c. to bring them indoors before to the compost heap. Autumn they get killed by the frost. leaves are great for adding • Spread the pumpkin onto a baking tray Choose a light, frost free place to the compost heap, or for such as a greenhouse or cold rotting down in black plastic and scatter over the onion, sage and bags. frame. Then keep them on the dry side during the winter, garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season and With all that said, there are so they don’t put on much roast for 20 minutes. flowers that love this cold growth. To reduce the threat time of year, Aster ericoides of disease, check the plants on • Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted ‘Erlkönig’ are clouds of small a regular basis and cut off any pale purple daisies flowing dead leaves and flowers before water for 8 minutes until soft, then from September to November they have the chance to rot. and a superb cut flower to drain and set aside. The plants can then be brought brighten the home, that thrives back into growth in spring by in a well-drained soil and • Blend the pumpkin mix and potatoes gradually increasing the amount naturalise very well. Another of water they receive. together with some vegetable stock and is Iris unguicularis, despite its delicate looks, this is one tough Your soil is your most precious bring to just below the boil. Simmer for customer, that’s best sited in commodity, so start digging in stony ground at the bottom compost, manure and as much a few minutes and serve with parsley of a sunny wall. Cut the flower organic matter as you can lay scattered over and some crusty bread. buds and bring them inside to your hands on to replace the unfurl, though it does need full goodness in it and you’ll be sun, with a starved soil to get making a blooming good Spring the best from it. and Summer. 22 About Tameside Bromleys partner champions scheme to help Covid-hit firms The head of Bromleys Solicitors’ corporate and commercial services team has enrolled as a business community champion to offer free help to Tameside companies hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Partner Paul Westwell has teamed up with other business leaders from across the borough to take part in a new scheme organised by Tameside Council. The Tameside Business Resilience Clinic is an initiative which sees experts providing confidential free advice and support to micro-businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises. It has been set up by business people and the council’s economy, employment and skills team to help firms find solutions to coronavirus-related problems, share ideas and give new insights into issues such as back-to-work policies, health and safety, access to financial support and investment. The clinic is operating across a range of platforms to make it easy for businesses to access support, including webinars, emails and phone calls by appointment. Inquiries are submitted to the Business Resilience Clinic through an online contact form and are matched to the relevant expert, including managing directors, human resources professionals, supply managers and accountants in addition to Paul, who is providing corporate and commercial legal advice. The support also includes signposting to existing resources, such as Business Growth Hub online workshops and government guidance. Paul specialises in corporate, commercial and property transactions and works closely with members of Bromleys’ commercial and dispute resolution teams. He said: “I was delighted to be asked to get involved with this fantastic initiative and support businesses which have faced challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “As a business community champion, I can provide free, business-specific legal advice for anyone using the BRC whose company has had challenges as a result of the pandemic. “By getting involved, it underlines once again our commitment as a firm to helping the business community with effective legal advice.” About Tameside 23 Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club donate to Emmaus ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE Motoring tips from Guide Bridge MOT & Service One of the best ways to 3. Check your belts ensure you keep your Your timing and ancillary car on the road for as drive belts should be long as possible with no replaced when necessary problems is to do a spot always as indicated in of easy car maintenance the owner’s manual. The yourself. It’s so easy average range for most to ignore any form of vehicles to have their belts checks until something replaced is 60,000 miles but goes wrong and then it it’s always best to go what can often be too late, and your vehicle manufacturer we don’t want that to states. happen to you. 4. Check your battery Inspecting your car at Always check your battery least once a week for any for any form of leakage or Local Homeless Group, The donation will assist changes could eventually mineral build-up which can Emmaus has received Emmaus to continue to save you a few hundred be cleaned with a cleaning a £250 boost to its help our companions to pounds if left undetected brush to keep it running it funds from Dukinfield live in a stable environment for any period of time. smoothly. Most batteries require a must check after and Stalybridge Rotary with the opportunity to Here are some preventive every 30,000 miles but again Club to help them to regain lost self-esteem and measures you can do check your owner’s manual continue with their the confidence to get back yourself: for any specific timings. work in supporting local on their feet. 1. Inspect your car Your owner’s manual is homeless people. Ian Cochrane, (Vice frequently probably the most boring Make it a habit to inspect After presenting the President – Dukinfield thing you’ll ever want to your car as often as you cheque, members of the and Stalybridge Rotary) read after purchasing your can. It doesn’t cost any new vehicle but it’s the best Rotary Club were given a says that Dukinfield and money to do this, why not way to get started. The guided tour of the facilities Stalybridge Rotary Club fix a day of the week to run manual will give you the within Longlands Mill, has pledged that its main a quick inspection. Look insights that you need, and Mossley which has the priority action for 2020- at your tyres and check all the recommendations capacity to support 26 21 is to provide practical the air pressure in them. are there for you to see. Check your lights to be companions at any one support and assistance to This is our recommendation sure they are all illuminated for all car owners. time local Homeless Groups and and working. Listen for any Organisations in Dukinfield, Before embarking on any Adrian France, Senior unusual sounds as it could car maintenance know Finance Officer from Mossley and Stalybridge. draw your attention to your experience level and Emmaus commented “We have already made something. If you do this on don’t do anything that risks that the donation from donations to local foodbanks a regular basis there will be injury... We’re always here little chance of you suddenly in the area during the Covid to help you! Dukinfield and Stalybridge getting hit with a large To book an MOT/ and Rotary Club is much 19 pandemic and want to garage bill. appreciated. At the heart strengthen our links with or service or any repairs 2. Check your fluids please contact our of Emmaus Mossley are Emmaus. It does such a This is one of those things reception desk on 0161 our companions – the fantastic job in supporting that you can do yourself as 339 5354 and speak to residents we support. previously homeless people its one that does save you one of our friendly staff Our charity’s main focus and raises valuable funds time and money. Check who are waiting to take is on supporting people, from the sale of furniture, the antifreeze, wiper, your call. providing a home for as clothing and bric a brac power steering, coolant Guide Bridge MOT & and transmission fluids. Service are ‘taking care of long as someone needs it donated by local residents Some cars have dipsticks or your driving experience’ and meaningful work in our as well as running a popular gauges to help with an easy FULLY Covid19 secure with social enterprise. local café from Longlands check. If the fluid is low, add a 100% pass in recent RMI Mill.” to it or change it. audit. 24 About Tameside Ladysmith’s Amazing Ashton Awards go online

Nominations for this months including three new year’s Amazing Ashton categories this year - the closed on September 30th Covid-19 Hero Award, the after being launched back Great Leader Award and an in June this year. However, internal award for Ladysmith unlike last year’s event Retailer of the Year. It will hosted at The Village be the public who shape Hotel in Ashton they have this year’s shortlist through announced there will be a public vote. This will lead no physical event for 2020. to three finalists for each Due to current category and then a judging circumstances, and in panel, yet to be announced, line with the government will choose the eight guidelines, Ladysmith winners. Shopping Centre says it has For more information taken the difficult decision to and visit https://www. announce the winners online ladysmithshoppingcentre. - rather than host an award com/Article/Nominate-a- ceremony this year. local-hero-for-an-Amazing- People of Tameside have Ashton-Award or follow been nominating their unsung @ladysmithshoppingcentre heroes over the last three on Facebook.

About Tameside 25 Quiz Challenge in association with: 1. In the human body what is produced by the lacrimal 21. What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? glands? 22. Which British sports body is known as the LTA? 2. What spirit is used to make the 23. Who played in the TV series “Manhattan” cocktail? “”? 3. In which year did the soap opera 24. What type of farm animal is a Landrace? “Emmerdale” make its TV debut? 25. In chess what is the alternative name for 4. In medical terms what is a MRI? the castle? 5. Which aircraft manufacturer made 26. What name is given to the bottom the 707, 747 and Dreamliner models? number in a fraction? 6. Which mountain range forms a natural border 27. The asteroid belt is located between which two between France and Spain? planets? 7. What is the square root of 400? 28. In which musical would you hear the song “Ol’ Man River”? 8. What was the name of Del Boy and Raquel’s son in “Only Fools and Horses”? 29. In a game of snooker how many points are awarded for potting the pink ball? 9. On a standard 30. In computer terminology underground map, what what does the acronym colour is the Northern ROM mean? Line? 31. A ukulele has how many strings? 10. In which US city would you find 32. On which ship did Sir Francis drake circumnavigate the the Louis Armstrong Stadium? World? 11. What spirit is used to make the “Singapore Sling” 33. What is the national bird of India? cocktail? 34. What is the minimum age at which someone can stand 12. Which author created “The Saint”? for US President? 13. How many people make up a crew in the University 35. How many years of marriage is represented by a Ruby Boat Race? anniversary? 14. In the children’s nursery rhyme, why did Mother 36. In heraldic terms what colour is Argent? Hubbard go to the cupboard? 37. Which everyday object 15. Which is the closest French port to England? was invented by Walter 16. What would you use a Windsor Knot for? Hunt in 1849? 17. On which date did the First World War end? 38. Which single first 18. In which town are the released in 1964 gave The headquarters of the Open Supremes their first UK University? number 1? 19. In what year did Peter Davison 39. What make of car did become the Fifth Doctor Who? James Bond drive in the film THE SPY WHO LOVED 20. About Tameside Magazine ME? launched in which year? 40. Who is the Patron Saint of travellers? 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

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

WHAT’S THE PROGRAMME? Name these popular tv programmes

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Stuck for an answer? Check the answers on page 31 About Tameside 27 Ted’s Jokes!

What plants like Halloween the most? Bam-BOO! Why do ghosts like to ride in lifts? It raises their spirits. What do you do if you want to learn more about Dracula? You join his fang club. Why do vampires need mouthwash? Because they have bat breath. Happy Halloween Why did the witch go to Halloween began as the festival of Samhain. It was part of the see the Doctor? She had a dizzy spell. ancient Celtic religion in Britain and other parts of Europe. At the end of summer, the Celts thought the barrier between our What would you get if world and the world of ghosts and spirits got really thin. you crossed a vampire and a teacher? This meant weird creatures with strange powers could wander Lots of blood tests! about on Earth. The Celts had a big party. It was all about scaring away the ghosts and spirits. Here’s a few Later, with the Christian religion, the day became known as All Hallows’ Eve - the day before All Saints’ Day on 1st November. Halloween It’s in America that Halloween has really taken off. Irish immigrants to the United States raised the popularity of Halloween during the 19th century. Throughout Britain, Facts... Halloween has traditionally been celebrated by children’s games such as bobbing for apples in containers full of water, The word “witch” telling ghost stories and the carving of faces into hollowed- actually comes from an out vegetables such as swedes and turnips. old English word that These faces would usually be illuminated from means “wise woman.” within by a candle, the lanterns displayed on window sills to ward off any evil spirits. The Halloween is traditionally associated with the colours current use of pumpkins is a relatively modern orange and black: orange innovation imported from the United States, because of its link to the fall and we can also extend the same debt of harvest, and black because gratitude to our friends in America for that of its connection to darkness and death. ‘quaint’ “trick-or-treat” tradition!

Samhainophobia is the medical term for a pathological fear of Halloween. The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, Halloween is the takes place on October second largest 31st through November commercial holiday 2nd in Mexico and a few other Hispanic countries. in the country.

28 About Tameside About Tameside 29 HOWARD’S PICTURES FROM THE PAST... Howard Murphy has where families could come along and meet had a keen interest in famous characters like Jack Skellington photography for many the star of the film Nightmare Before years and has worked in the Ashton Town Christmas. Centre Management Many shops over the years have joined in office and as part of the fun as can be seen from this colourful Tameside Markets image from Suzy’s Sweet Memories in the team. Each issue Ladysmith Halloween he will share some indoor market hall. gems from his such as Scarefest and local shops and staff collection. taking part in the fun-filled and colourful proceedings. In October 2010 the town centre in Ashton welcomed two very tall and impressive giant skeletons who wandered around the outside market, and the Arcades and Ladysmith Shopping Centres. The Ladysmith often had a themed day Pao Pao Coffee Shop

How many of you remember the Giant Skeleton around ashton coffee shop Pao Pao, on the Ladysmith? Halloween has always been a spectacularly Customers enjoyed Halloween several years spooky time and widely celebrated in ago being served by the staff there aptly Ashton town centre. In the past years dressed for Halloween. the event has become popular in many Images and text by fashions from dressing up in scary Howard Murphy. costumes, marches in the town centre Suzy’s sweet memories

: Film of the month Also at cinemas this month DEATH ON THE NILE BLACK WIDOW In Marvel Studios’ action-packed spy Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation thriller ‘Black Widow,’ Natasha Romanoff aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous terrifying search for a murderer when a picture- conspiracy with ties to her past arises. perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this before she became an Avenger. tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy PIXIE Pixie (Cooke) wants to avenge her features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed mother’s death by masterminding a heist, travellers, and enough wicked twists and turns to but her plans go awry and she finds herself on the run with two young men leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking (Hardy, McCormack) who are way out of denouement. their depth being chased across the wild Irish countryside by gangsters. She has to pit her wits against everyone, taking on the patriarchy to claim the right to shape her own life. SCHEMERS Davie (Conor Berry) is a dreamer from the council schemes, constantly hustling for his next buck, then losing it on the horses. After a football injury, Davie falls for trainee nurse Shona (Tara Lee) and tries to impress her by running a disco. Along with friends John and Scot, the trio start promoting bands – culminating in a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden gig at the Caird Hall, Dundee. With ambition so grand they go deep in debt with Fergie, a gangster of legendary violence. Davie needs to use every trick to pull off the 30 About Tameside biggest scheme of his life. PAGE 26 BUMPER QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Tears 14. To get her dog a bone 28. Showboat 2. Whisky 15. Calais 29. Six 3. (October) 1972 as 16. To tie a man’s tie 30. Read Only Memory “Emmerdale Farm’ 17. November 11th, 1918 31. Four 4. Magnetic Resonance Image 18. Milton Keynes 32. The Golden Hind 5. Boeing 19. 1981 33. Peacock 6. The Pyrenees 20. 2012 34. 35 7. 20 21. Omega 35. Forty 8. Damien 22. Lawn Tennis Association 36. Silver 9. Black 23. Paul Eddington 10. New York 24. Pig 37. Safety Pin 11. Gin 25. Rook 38. Baby Love 12. Leslie Charteris 26. Denominator 39. Lotus Esprit 13. Nine (8 plus the cox) 27. Mars & Jupiter 40. Saint Christopher

PAGE 27 ANSWERS...

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

1. Captain Scarlet 1. Murder On The Orient Express 2. Crossroads 2. Bolt 3. Holby City 3. Spiderman Far From Home 4. Happy Valley 4. On Her Majesty’s Secret

5. Howards Way Service 5. Carry On Up The Jungle 6. Heroes 6. Chicago 7. Hi De Hi 7. Tenet 8. Phoenix Nights 8. The Black Panther 9. The Avengers 9. Hocus Pocus

About Tameside 31 32 About Tameside