Annual Report

2017- 2018 Contents

4 Chairman’s Report

6 Facts and Figures

8 Community Awards

10 Community

11 Education

12 Rhinos Rugby League Hub

14 Recreation

15 Regeneration

Newton Boys & Girls Club Revamp Contact Details 16 www.facebook.com/hamiltondaviestrust Call: 0161 222 4003 Click: [email protected] Visit: www.hamiltondavies.org.uk Celebrity Express - 18 www.twitter.com/HamiltonDavies Hamilton Davies Trust Hamilton Davies House You can also check us out on 117c Road 20 Grants Awarded 2017/18 YouTube and Instagram Cadishead M44 5BG 22 Looking ahead

2 3 3 who find the art. We also hosted our first I C Art the great partnerships we have locally with the competition, which attracted numerous entrants likes of the Rotary Club of Irlam, Manchester N Chairman’s Report eil McArthur of different ages, all providing some really creative United Foundation, , the entries – we were really impressed! Regeneration Group and many others; including, Welcome to Hamilton Davies Trust’s (HDT’s) project is a great example of partnership work and of course the support of so many hardworking and 2017/18 annual report for what has been a very the rugby hub will be a great community asset for inspirational volunteers who make things happen exciting year! We have provided support of over years to come, firmly putting rugby on the map in on the ground on a daily basis. £1.2m during the year, which in turn has also the area. leveraged significant funding for the area from Last year I said the HDT team pulled it out of the our partners and other third parties. The funding Andy Burnham - The Mayor of bag with the Christmas activities including the has supported a variety of projects that have helped us to launch Newton Boys and Girls Club Community Christmas Service and the elves, but either completed and launched or progressed (NB&GC) which benefited from an extensive this year was even better! Not only did both of those well throughout the year. refurbishment. Close to the heart of HDT Trustee initiatives continue to put smiles on the faces of Graham Chisnall who was a member in the 1960’s, local people, but we built on this with the elf trailer. the club had been run into the ground and he Painted in HDT colours, pulled by the Old Faithful wanted to help put it back on its feet. Now a state- wall story HDT steam engine and full of HDT elves – the trailer took of-the-art building, the club offers a much nicer a trip up and down Liverpool Road at a speed of environment and some fabulous new facilities to One of our areas of focus is working with partners 5mph to spread Christmas cheer. The turnout was the children who go there each week. to help add value to the existing education amazing, with schools and lots of members of the provision, helping young people across the area local community coming out to say hello! One close to my heart was the Celebrity Express to have the best start they can in life. We were – Irlam, which launched as the newest piece from therefore happy to support a number of initiatives our I C Art programme. With this we wanted to pay this year which included continuing to support homage to some of those individuals who over the the Manchester United Foundation education years have put Irlam and Cadishead on the map or programme, which supports all 9 primary schools have shaped the area to be what it is today. It was each week; funding for after school clubs as well great to meet some of the stars, and to receive as contributing to the development of outdoor play their support at the launch event, including Russell areas at 4 local primary schools. Watson, Emma Lowndes, Cameron Brannigan, Bill Dulson and Ben Hopwood, to name but a few. You A number of other projects have continued to can pick up a leaflet or visit our website if you’d progress during the year. Designs for Station Park elves The HDT E k xam oo pl ld l like to find out more about the colourful characters started to take shape and I was really pleased with e of cou how the viaduct featured on the train. the lights, which were installed on the bridges As always, I would like to show my appreciation for across Liverpool Road. Cycling plans continued the creative and passionate team we have at HDT for One major win was the progress made in respect to progress, the ultimate aim being to introduce all the hard work they have contributed again over of the potential re-opening of Cadishead Viaduct. a network for the area which connects to the the past year to making it another successful one. A stakeholder group was established and has met National Cycle Network. Feasibility work for several times already. Discussions are ongoing Cadishead Village continued and we introduced Last, but not least, a massive thank you to and with all partners on board, and with a lot of YouTube to our marketing channels. all of the people who play a vital role in the enthusiastic support, we are incredibly hopeful achievements that are made year on year. With that this exciting project could come to life – the We completed the Hamilton Davies House revamp such a great team from different areas of the art of the possible. with our back room being painted in some really community and various organisations we continue bright cheery colours. A special feature was to make Irlam and Cadishead an even better place We were also delighted to launch the new Rugby created with the installation of the ‘our story to live, work and enjoy each year. League Hub at Cadishead Recreation Ground with so far’ wall which shows in images some of the key partners, including Cadishead Rhinos who now many great projects we’ve delivered, together

have a wonderful new home. The modern facility, Andy Burnham opens NB&GC with so many fabulous people who have helped to opened by none other than Rugby League legend complete them since we started in 2004. Paul Sculthorpe, now meets league standards I C Art continued to deliver its Free Art Friday and has female changing rooms for the first time, initiative, working with some new artists who Everything that we do at HDT is a team effort and disabled facilities, a kitchen and a social area. This donate free art to bring smiles to local people the levels of success could not be achieved without Neil McArthur 4 5 Facts & Figures A summary of achievements to date

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Great work by our wonderful volunteers who have completed We have spent Over 5,930 hours since over £2.7m improving local £8.3m worth of our programme facilities including new support provided launched in build, redevelopment and Supported regeneration October 2015 enhanced equipment projects worth over £2.8m

6 7 Frances Henry An award was presented to Frances Henry, Chair of the Lady James User Group Committee, to celebrate her tireless fundraising activities that have raised thousands of pounds through various funding streams, to keep Lady James Hall going. Recently, Frances devoted more than 150 hours to completing just one, of many application forms. She is committed and determined in her pursuit of funding for whatever cause she is fighting for, Community Stars Awards 2017 as well as being an active member of AAARD, a group passionate about preserving the local The tireless and selfless commitment of local Sue Lightup was recognised for her passionate green belt. stars was recognised by the presentation of our commitment and unstinting work as Chair of Community Awards at our annual event in 2017. Governors at Irlam and Cadishead College. Sue The Rotary Club of Irlam has helped us with many of our community litter Margaret Vaudrey’s award was our way of thanking Outstanding contributions to the community were picks and wants to get even more involved with her for contributing her writing and editing skills applauded by more than 120 people who attended the conservation – she is almost as busy now as she to a number of projects. We met Margaret when celebration, with the community awards now in their was before she retired! she edited and proof-read the fabulous ‘Two Towns fourth year. Recipients were pleasantly surprised Goes To War’ book. Since then she has provided with their awards as they were totally unexpected. Steve Harrison invaluable help as a writer, editor and researcher of local history and key landmarks. In addition The event was attended by civic leaders, Margaret has supported our production of four representatives of our partner organisations and heritage boards; helped with writing the Irlam members of the communities of Irlam, Cadishead Chronicle newspaper; taken part in regular litter and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. picks; and is a Friend of Irlam Station.

“It’s tremendously uplifting to see so many local A special award was presented to Ged O’Connor people doing so much for others in a variety of on behalf of the Volunteer Drivers Group, which different ways” said Dawn Kehoe, Marketing We were delighted to see Steve Harrison pick up transports cancer patients to and from hospital The final award that went to the Rotary Club In Manager at HDT. an award for his impressive dedication to voluntary appointments. This is a crucial service that has been Bloom Project acknowledges one of the most work. Despite having to stop working due to health up and running for four years, during which time more popular initiatives our area has had the pleasure “We believe this public-spirited generosity should issues, Steve contacted us to ask how he could than 950 trips have been made, totalling more than of benefitting from. In 2012 Rotary Club members be acknowledged and celebrated, which is why our help the community. Since then he has clocked up 18,000 miles. The group have raised over £11,000 to Peter Fillery and Alan Cavanagh came up with annual awards have become such a key date in the more than 80 hours volunteering for many projects cover motoring costs, with local companies, patients, an idea to brighten up the district with flower community calendar of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton- and initiatives, including: gardening, improving the and Rotary making generous contributions. filled hanging baskets and planters. We agreed to with-Glazebrook. Just as crucially, by recognising HDT car park, and litter picking. provide a grant to get this wonderful initiative off this vital work, we hope to inspire other people to Barry Hampson the ground. In the same year, sites were identified come forward and get involved” added Dawn. Josh Blackwell and agreed with businesses along Liverpool Road; brackets and watering systems were installed; Here’s a brief summary of the 2017 awards: and the first beautiful floral displays hit Irlam and Cadishead. The Rotary ‘In Bloom’ project has now James Taylor received an award for his invaluable been in operation for 5 years and every year gets IT and technical support. James is our go-to guy bigger and better. This year’s display includes an when we come up against technology-related astonishing 130 hanging baskets, 118 lamp post issues we can’t sort out ourselves. James has baskets and 40 floral troughs. generously supported us since 2008, despite having a very busy job with a lot of responsibility, “We are delighted to get recognised for In Bloom as plus a wife and two children. Josh Blackwell was recognised for his generous a lot of people think it’s the council who deliver the contribution of time and skills to a wide range of project. There are tonnes of hours that go on behind James Taylor projects. Josh is a full-time student at Bangor Barry Hampson’s award recognised his sterling the scenes to prepare and maintain the flowers, University, yet he still found time to spend more work as our very own ‘Lone Litter Picker’. Working including around 5 hours each Sunday watering the than 80 hours working on activities such as creating on his own initiative, Barry can often be seen growing number of baskets and troughs. We are a database to improve our reporting capabilities, clearing up litter at the Cadishead end of the over the moon with the award and hope the initiative providing support at iTea & Biscuits and assisting bypass. He embarked on his one-man-mission continues to grow.” David Taylor, Vice President – with our office revamp, as well as annual event set after recovering from a long illness. Sometimes it’s Rotary Club of Irlam ups (including this years!). A young man of many Barry who wonders if it makes a difference, but we talents, Josh has even acted as a model at a photo have certainly noticed his efforts and wanted to say If you interested in volunteering, then why not shoot for the launch of Irlam Station!. a big thank you. get in touch? 8 9 During the year we supported Improving education and external equipment, enabling the children to enjoy a number of cultural and facilities for local children is their outdoor space, whatever the weather. artistic ventures, as well as one of our areas of focus and At the younger end of the age spectrum, children initiatives to promote a sense this year saw us chalking up at Rixton Tots will be dishing up a treat with their new outdoor play kitchen, following one of our of pride, purpose and identity top marks for a number of smaller grants of £65. in our community important projects Elsewhere, we provided support of £2,800 to St We were happy to fund a number of local We were amazed at the results of the new Mary’s Primary School to purchase a container, festivals, which we think not only play a key role playground at St Joseph’s Primary School. The which enables Majic Sports junior football team to in encouraging community spirit but also help to outdoor space is providing children with places to store their equipment. raise the profile of the area. play, read and let their creativity shine. It was a privilege to contribute £9,000 to this project and Our longstanding partnership with Manchester Among these was Boatfest, a to see contributions being made by other partners United Foundation, now in its eighth year, Irla 017 two-day music festival in Irlam, m Live Festival 2 that have provided something wonderful for the continued to educate children in the primary run by local people to raise children to enjoy for many years to come. schools across the district, as a result of our 50% funds for primary schools Scout Group to carry out internal improvements to contribution of £25,000. and youth groups across their premises, and £3,750 to St Paul’s Church to the area. Our grant of repair dry rot. We were also pleased to once again support the £5,400 helped to pay for a very successful drugs awareness programme, new inflatable and storage Our I C Art programme introduced the delivered by Pete Dwan, to a number of schools in L e r o e n n container. Celebrity Express artwork to Irlam Station. The the district, and Irlam Endowed Primary School N in ic w ho ion installation celebrates past and present pioneers, with their after-school sports provision. ls – tit I C Art compe Irlam Live celebrated its second industrialists, artists and entertainers who have year with world class acts such as shaped Irlam and Cadishead over the years. The The Wailers, Jason Donovan, Alexander O’Neil, programme also held its first community art and Dodgy performing in Prince’s Park. The competition, which inspired some great entries. festival was a huge success and it was immensely Local people demonstrated their creativity by rewarding contributing towards such a great event, portraying a day in the life of Irlam Station, giving helping to put Irlam and Cadishead on the map. the judges a very tough job indeed.

Another major date in the local calendar was the HDT joined in the community spirit, which was Irlam and Cadishead Festival, which attracted showcased by over 400 giant lamppost poppies more than 4,000 people and we were pleased to that sprung up on Liverpool Road as part of the St d J un ose ro support this for the thirteenth year. Meanwhile, Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which is a ph ayg ’s Pr w pl more than 1,000 people attended the Rixton-with- great testament to the people of the area. imary School ne Glazebrook Carnival at Hollins Green, to which we contributed £1,296. We also had the pleasure of supporting pupils at St Teresa’s RC Primary School who have benefited Equally vital to the wellbeing and vibrancy of the from an enhanced multi-use outdoor learning area is our programme to help refurbish essential space, including a cycle track, following a grant of community facilities. This year included a £3,000 £7,769 towards their Field to Forest project. This donation to help refurbish Preston Hall, home of £30,000 project has enabled the school to create Irlam and Cadishead Disabled Persons Group, and areas of interest outdoors to enthuse curiosity and an £8,000 contribution to the improvement works a sense of awe and wonder in their children. on Lady James’ Hall in Prince’s Park, which hosts many community groups and activities. At St Helen’s Primary School, our donation of Dwan and Mandy Coleman Pete £6,248 helped fund improvements to the outdoor We also funded £3,500 to enable the 2nd Irlam members committee Poppy early year’s area, including canopies and extra 10 11 CASE1 STUDY

The project was made possible thanks to funding Rugby legend of £300,000 from HDT, with the remainder coming from the other project partners; Salford City Council, Salford Community Leisure and launches new Cadishead Rhinos who contributed £15,000 from their own fundraising efforts.

clubhouse! Paul Sculthorpe said: “The new Cadishead Rhinos Rugby League legend Paul Sculthorpe MBE clubhouse is fantastic and I’m sure the players, fans kicked off a brand new era for rugby in the and the whole local community will benefit from area when he opened the brand new home of it. Top-class facilities like these are great for the Cadishead Rhinos at Cadishead Recreation sport and will help the club to continue to grow and Ground. develop by attracting more and more local people to the game.” After

The council secured £100,000 towards the upgrade from Section 106 contributions. This money is paid by local developers to reduce the impact of their works on local people. We now look forward to seeing the club thrive for future generations.”

Paul Elliott, Rhinos Head Coach and Secretary Before Schofield & Sons from keys Rhinos receive said: “The new clubhouse is fantastic! It will be great for the local community and will make our club the Graham Chisnall, HDT Trustee, commented: “I’m envy of many rugby clubs in the North West. We can’t Around £580,000 has been invested via several The Rhino’s old Lord Street HQ was in poor thrilled that the Cadishead Rhinos have a fantastic wait to start using it. Thanks to all of the partners who partners into completely redeveloping the site with condition, not matching up to the club’s success new club fit for a team which is going places. have contributed to making this happen.” a fantastic clubhouse facility with secure parking, and development or the league requirements. promising to bring huge benefits to both the club This modern, new facility will also bring huge members as well as the local community. The modern building constructed by Schofield & benefits to the local community, with many more Sons now meets the league standards and includes individuals, schools and community groups able to flexible changing rooms, with the introduction of get involved in the future. female changing rooms for the first time. With disabled facilities, a kitchen and a social area, the We and our partners have all worked hard to make facility now provides a much better environment this ambitious and exciting project happen and we for the 12,000 people that visit the club each year. are all delighted to see it come to fruition.” The Rhinos have links to local Super League Club Salford Red Devils, and this, as well as their existing Salford City Mayor said: “The opening training and coaching sessions, are expected to of this brand new clubhouse is fantastic news for encourage more participants and visitors, especially Cadishead Rhinos and the local community and we’re among young people. proud to have played a part to make it happen. 12 13 Our commitment to enhancing A key driver for HDT is sporting and recreational regeneration and we are opportunities across the area committed to delivering resulted in the successful a range of initiatives that development of several key will further strengthen our initiatives community, drive prosperity and enhance the area Rugby League legend Paul Sculthorpe MBE kicked off a brand new era for rugby in the area when he One of the most ambitious is the Cadishead opened the new home of Cadishead Rhinos. The Viaduct proposal, which aims to re-open the

state-of-the-art building on Cadishead Recreation historic bridge for multi-modal use, connecting St at ing ion ht Ground was made possible by a funding pot of Irlam and Cadishead with the communities of Pa lig rk p t and around £580,000 from a number of partners. We Carrington and Partington. This proposal has roject – bridge ar were excited to see our £300,000 contribution help generated great enthusiasm since its launch last aim being to improve the aesthetics and create an redevelop the space into a clubhouse that will P year and a stakeholder group has been established area of interest at the end of Station Road. au b l Hu Scu ue hopefully bring huge benefits to both the club and lth eag and met several times to drive the project forward. orpe gby L community as a whole. launches Ru Irlam Linear Park – 10,000 square metres of natural beauty in the heart of the district – is one We continued to progress plans to develop cycle their new underwater music system. The sound of our key community assets and we are continuing routes across the area, as well as working with system has enhanced the training experience to invest in improving this area. Throughout the partners including TfGM, Cycling UK, the Doctor for all their members. Their competition teams year we have introduced information signs and Bike Surgery, the Carbon Landscape Trust and made a big splash when they went on to win the fence improvements, as well as working with Manchester Bike Hire to promote cycling as a inaugural Swim Combo Cup and to also volunteers on park-specific litter picks. whole in Irlam and Cadishead. win an impressive 17 medals in the North-West Championships. On Liverpool Road, we have embarked on planning Elsewhere, Irlam Junior Football Club scored a the second phase of our vintage shop sign major success when they took delivery of new goal The members of Hollins Green bowling club at NB&GC Music room scheme providing free, high quality signage to posts, thanks to our £500 contribution. were bowled over with their new indoor qualifying retailers, with the aim of improving the mats, thanks to a grant of £911. Based at the Another exciting project was the transformation of attractiveness of the thoroughfare through Irlam We were equally happy to ‘pool’ our resources Community Hall in the village for over 40 years, Newton-le-Willows Boys’ and Girls’ Club (NB&GC) and Cadishead. with the Synchro Swimming Club the clubs 30-year old mats were desperately in from a run-down building into a first-class youth (COSSSC) by making a £1,178 contribution towards need of replacing. amenity. The ambitious project which provides facilities such as a cinema room, recording studio and radio station was made possible thanks to £270,000 funding from HDT. Officially opened by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, the project was inspired by Graham Chisnall, HDT Trustee, who had fond memories of the club when he was a member in the 1960’s. Linear Park information signs information Linear Park The Station Park project is also making impressive headway, with the installation of the Celebrity And that’s not all! We have also continued to Express artwork on the bridge, along with a new assess the feasibility of a number of other lighting system that illuminates a once dismal regeneration projects potentially in the section of road - making it a brighter, safer and pipeline, including working with the Hollins more pleasant area. There has also been progress Green Community Hall committee on their

Cycle Led Ride Cycle with the plans for the embankment area, with the redevelopment plans. 14 15 CASE2 STUDY

Graham, aged 62, said: “I had very happy times at Youth Club NB&GC. It was a big support to me in my youth and helped me develop the confidence to succeed in my matures! later life.” HDT Trustee and donor Graham Chisnall, “When I walked in again for the first time in years, returned to the boys’ club he left 50 years ago – to it was a little down-at-heel, being run by a team of see Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham excellent volunteers with little financial backing. I open its newly revamped premises. decided I had to put it back on its feet.

I wanted the younger generation to have the support I Before had and enjoy first-class facilities.” Graham worked closely with club manager Victoria Musk, our staff at HDT and volunteers to make the project happen. Inspired by fond memories of the club, Graham persuaded colleagues at HDT to back the centre. NB&GC is a registered charity offering sports, He then project-managed the scheme and became music, culture and diverse activities, which is open a Trustee of the club. to young people between the ages of 8 and 18.

There has been no significant investment in the After club since 1962, when it was opened by singer and showbiz personality Frankie Vaughan.

The club is mainly run by volunteers and relies on donations and fundraising activities to keep going. Graham added: “I feel privileged and very happy to Before now, there was never enough money to have been able to help the club that once helped me. modernise the structure. It’s a great feeling.”

Young people helped design the refurbished Andy Burnham, who was educated at St Aelred’s NB&GC, which has top quality facilities including: Roman Catholic High School in Newton-le-Williows said: “Thank you to Graham, Victoria and all the • A cinema room with a 65” HDTV smart volunteers for giving the youth club a well needed screen for film nights, presentations and refurbishment. The wide range of activities now awareness projects available is fantastic and I hope the young people who • A fully equipped kitchen, where young people come here enjoy them for years to come!” Andy officially re-opened Newton-le-Willows will be trained in cookery skills Boys’ and Girls’ Club (NB&GC), which has been • A recording studio with modern recording, transformed from a run-down building into a composing and mixing facilities, mics, stands, first-class youth facility. speakers, guitars, drum kit and keyboard • A gaming room with the latest games consoles The extensive refurbishment was largely thanks to and HD TV screens featuring surround sound Graham, a NB&GC member in the 1960s, who is • A sports hall for a wide range of games and now a retired executive of telecoms giant TalkTalk. sports

The centre is now a state-of-the art facility with The club was very different when Graham first amenities such as a cinema room, recording attended back in 1964. He remained an active studio and radio station, thanks to £270,000 member for five years and says a reference from funding from HDT. the then club leader helped him get his first job. 16 17 CASE3 STUDY I C ART Irlam & Cadishead urban art programme All aboard hope this is both informative and a historical piece as many of the pioneers involved in their creation, well being a great-looking mural for commuters and such as George Stephenson and Sir Edward the Celebrity local people to enjoy.” Leader Williams.

Celebrities pictured in the mural, along with Express! their families and relatives of those who are now deceased, were invited to the opening event at World-famous tenor Russell Watson launched Irlam Station on 7 November 2017. our eye-catching artwork at Irlam Station, which celebrates some past and present Russell Watson, who is originally from Irlam famous pioneers, industrialists, artists and and lived there until his mid-20s, said: “I am truly entertainers who have shaped Irlam and honoured to launch this brilliant piece of art – and to Cadishead over the years. be featured in it. Both Neil and Rachelle are Russell, along with professional footballer also pictured in The Celebrity “It is fascinating to see so many famous and Cameron Brannagan and actresses Michelle Express – Irlam. Neil didn’t know historical figures have been connected with Irlam and Keegan, Emma Lowndes and Lesley Nicol are beforehand that Rachelle was Cadishead over the years. among the 29 notable individuals pictured in the going to include him. artwork, which has been named The Celebrity “This piece of art really brings the history of the area Express – Irlam. Mandy Coleman, HDT home to you. It’s a real asset to the station, which is The Lines Committee Consultant General Manager already such a lovely place to visit.” railway opened in 1873 and

I C ART The celebrities, who have been connected with said: “As part of our programme of was a catalyst for the rapid Irlam & Cadishead urban art programme Celebrity Express– the Irlam and Cadishead area over the past four urban art, HDT has commissioned a number of industrialisation of Irlam and Irlam centuries, are portrayed as passengers on one beautiful artworks around the local area, and this, Cadishead, along with the of the trains that travelled on the Manchester to The Celebrity Express – Irlam is the latest example. , which opened in 1894. Liverpool line through Irlam Station in the first half Both were equally important in transforming the of the 20th Century. “It aims to celebrate some of the economic, industrial district from two small villages into what it is today. and cultural history of Irlam and Cadishead over the The original artwork is mounted on the wall on the last four centuries and also to recognise the talents The locomotive and carriages are typical of the station’s Liverpool platform. It was the brainchild of some of the many people who have helped our passenger trains that serviced the Liverpool to of HDT Chairman Neil McArthur, and was painted community become what it is today. Manchester line through Irlam. by our inhouse artist Rachelle Cleary, with help from local volunteers. “We spent a lot of time researching this piece, so we Michael Keegan, father of Michelle said: “I feel A replica of the artwork is also featured on a disused privileged and proud that the local community rail bridge spanning Liverpool Road, near M44 5AD have honoured Michelle and given her a seat on and is accompanied by some wonderful lighting that the Celebrity Express – Irlam. The artwork is brightens up a previously dark area of road. remarkable. Great work by Rachelle and her team.” A leaflet containing descriptions of all of the The importance of the railway and canal to Irlam important passengers on Celebrity Express – Irlam and Cadishead is reflected by the presence of is available on www.hamiltondavies.org.uk. As well as Russell Watson, Michelle Keegan, and Cameron Brannagan the ‘passengers’ include: • Sir Edward Leader Williams • Peter Whitfield • Bill Dulson • Thomas Steers • Sir Edward Baines Junior • Lesley Nichol • Ben Hopwood • Thomas Patten Senior • George Thomas • Georges Stephenson • Scott Andrew Hogan • James Brindley • Robert Stannard Senior • Ray Lowry • Frank Hulme MBE • Josiah (Joe) Lane • William Roscoe • Cliff Twemlow • Sir Edward Watkin • Thomas Knowles • Emma Lowndes • Max Shacklady • James J Royle • Rachelle Cleary and Jess

18 19 Grants Community Education Recreation Regeneration & Projects 2017/18

Total £925,281 HDT Managed Projects Newton Boys and Girls Club £3,498 Production and delivery of In £270,130 The Know to RwG Newton B&G Club redevelopment

HDT Managed Projects HDT Managed Projects £3,500 2nd Irlam Scout Group £1,884 £1,500 £65 Rixton Tots Scout Hut refurbishment Christmas lights throughout Irlam & Hollins Green pensioners Christmas Outdoor play kitchen Cadishead lunch

HDT Managed Projects Addison Road Allotment Group HDT Managed Projects Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall £990 £19,900 Cadishead Village public realm £1,058 £911 Improving access for all feasibility study Delivery of cycling events across I&C Bowling mats for RwG Bowling Club

Boatfest HDT Managed Projects Holly Court Tenants Association Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall £5,400 Support to enable Boatfest to £5,749 £2,000 £5,280 become sustainable Chat Moss regeneration feasibility study Installation of awning to garden area Community Hall redevelopment plans

British Legion Remembrance Day HDT Managed Projects I and C Agewell over 50’s Keep Fit Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Plan £130 & Poppy Appeal £479 Replacement defibrillator box at Irlam £200 £120 Annual poppy appeal Station Annual keep-fit event outing Support for Parish Plan group

Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC HDT Managed Projects Irlam and Cadishead Community Rotary Club of Irlam £200,000 Re-development of Cadishead Rec £5,010 Irlam Linear Park community £5,000 Festival Committee £15,615 Partnership support to increase premises for Cadishead Rhinos information boards I&C Festival 2017 delivery in I&C

COS Synchronized Swim Club HDT Managed Projects Irlam and Cadishead Disabled Rotary Club of Irlam £1,178 £84,249 £3,000 Persons Group £130 Under and outer-water music system Irlam Station Park Hanging baskets to improve the look of Preston Hall refurbishment Irlam Station

Dementia Friends at De Traffords HDT Managed Projects St Helen’s CofE Primary School Irlam Endowed Primary School £504 Group outings for dementia sufferers £50 Improvements to fencing at Irlam £3,000 £6,248 Improvements to outdoor area for use by and carers Linear Park School sports club provision RwG pre-school

Friends of Cadishead and Little £150 Woolden Moss £28,931 HDT Managed Projects £500 Irlam JFC £500 St Joseph The Worker RC Primary Plug plants for School volunteers to plant on the Moss IC Art Junior portable goalposts Refugee outreach event

£635 Friends of Irlam Station (FIRST) £483 HDT Managed Projects £200 Irlam Veterans Bowling Club £9,000 St Joseph The Worker RC Primary Group support for events at Irlam Station Volunteer support Group outing for bowling competition School Playground improvements

Fun Friday Group HDT Managed Projects St Mary’s CE Primary School Lady James Hall £930 Active play sessions for parents and £2,724 Landscaping and grounds maintenance £8,000 £ 2,800 Installation of storage container for use toddlers in I&C Hall refurbishments by Majic Sports

£300 Glazebrook WI £866 HDT Managed Projects £180,000 Manchester Tech Trust £3,750 St Paul’s Methodist Church Group outing to the National Arboretum Heritage Boards across I&C Bringing technology to GM Improvements to facilities caused by dry rot

£800 HDT Managed Projects £955 HDT Managed Projects £25,000 Manchester United Foundation £7,769 St Teresa’s RC Primary School Liverpool Road shop signs Production of Irlam Station heritage signs Partnership program for 2017/18 Field to Forest outdoor improvement project

HDT Managed Projects HDT Managed Projects Meadows Social Club The Monday Club £1,008 £1,000 £1,500 £700 Equipment for dementia sufferers Improving the pavements in I&C Drugs awareness talks to I&C schools Group events, activities and outings support group

20 21 Looking Ahead

F IR 17 Station Park pre-development Park Station This report has ST 20 - St vent showcased the varied ation at War E achievements that have The year ahead will however have its • Station Park plans will continue to progress and • We will continue to consider new communication challenges, with partnership working and we will hopefully see the first phases of change methods and channels to connect and engage with been made during the access to additional funding streams being of on the embankment, complementing the bridge our partners and the community paramount importance. lighting and art adjacent to the site year, underpinning what • Developing our volunteering base is always a key will hopefully be another Here’s a glimpse at the projects we will be • I C Art will continue to install creative pieces driver to our activity and we want to continue doing working on over the next 12 months: across the district with the completion of the this next year. We aim to better understand what progressive year in Cheshire Lines artwork, the start of another large the community, as well as HDT, need volunteers to 2018/19 • We will be launching the initial parts of our mural and hopefully engage the community in a help with ambitious Irlam and Cadishead Cycle Network, crowd funding project to enable us to bring the not only providing cycle routes for locals to enjoy Man on the Bench out of hiding and put him back • Researching, identifying and applying to different a leisurely ride through the lovely countryside, into the community where he belongs funding bodies will be a new initiative to help us but also to look ahead to linking with the National deliver even more to the community Cycle Network to improve connectivity with other • Enhancing and promoting the heritage hub areas and enable people to commute by cycle. We at Irlam Station will be one of our aims next We want to continue working with the wonderful will endeavour to try to attract some of the £10m year, which may include developing the external communities of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with- cycling funding which was recently announced space with the possible introduction of a historic Glazebrook plus our partners and volunteers to signal box. We will also continue to support continue to drive forward initiatives that help to • Continue to develop proposals for the re- FIRST (Friends of Irlam Station) who have been make the area an even better place to live, work opening of Cadishead Viaduct with the stakeholder instrumental in driving visitors to this informative and enjoy. Additional funding and collaboration will group, trying to make the project a reality community venue become an increasingly important part of this. 22 23 Registered Charity No: 1106123