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INSIDE : WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE - GEE CROSS FETE - ARMED FORCES DAY
August 2018
See our pet special
pages 16 & 17
Welcome...
The retail storm that has your friends
Contributors this issue
hit the UK has certainly left for a drink,
a few scars on Tameside enjoying some Howard Murphy - Karen Dorney
this year and many of our lunch, going
- Allan Arrowsmith - Denton
local independents still to the gym
face tough times ahead. and supporting local History Society - Cineworld
Poundworld leaves the where you Ashton - Tameside Markets - Jan
borough, Royal Bank Of live. Our town
centre’s should now become the
Lord - Peter Harrington - Local
Scotland is set to close branches
and development works in our town hub of the community and part of Studies Library - Active Tameside
centres also play a part in affecting that is to shop local where there is - Cllr Bill Fairfoull - Tameside
footfall. more choice, some great deals and
bespoke service to customers. College - Willow Wood Hospice
Businesses have had to adapt in the
current climate to survive but there I’m so grateful to have advertising - Droylsden Town Team - Colin
are ways you can help keep your from many independent local Hilton - Alan Fish -Norman Lee
town centre thriving - spend money businesses which keep your
magazine free every month so
- Hyde Fundraisers - Frank Travis
in it!
please support them. We can’t bring - Cllr Mike Glover - Vaughan &
It’s easy to just pop into a
supermarket and go home but back the glory days of the High Lester - Tameside Huskies - John
Street but we all need to think that
in order for us to retain a retail Bowers - Ashton Soroptimists - Jill
if we don’t use the shops we have
prescence in the towns YOU need
to use it. they may not be around forever. Dewsnap - Tameside Rotary - The
Foster Care Co-operative
Its not just about shopping, as Kevin Taylor BEM
highlighted by Arcades Shopping
Centre launching their free Ping Editor - About Tameside Deadline for our September issue
is August 21st.
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2 About Tameside
A SALUTE TO THE FORCES
spokesman
said: “Our
armed forces
are at work
across the
T
globe risking
ameside paid In addition, there
tribute once their lives for
was a wide range of
again to service free family-friendly us on a daily
personnel past and activities, including a basis.”
present on Saturday, climbing wall, inflatable- “Tameside has
June 30, when the assault course, a long, proud history with all our
borough celebrated face-painting, balloon
Armed Forces Day services and Armed Forces Day
modelling, arts and
in Denton, with crafts. Many service was a great opportunity for the
support from the support organisations people of the borough to show
Ministry of Defence. were also in their support and appreciation of
The event hub was at the attendance including the Tameside the sacrifices made on their behalf.”
bandstand in Victoria Park where Armed Services
live entertainment was provided by Community
Denton Band, The Dave Egerton and Royal
Band, TMS Brass, TMS Big Band, The British Legion. A
Do-Your-Thing Choir and poet Tameside Council
Albert Taylor.
About Tameside 3
Christmas is coming
BE PREPARED
Believe it or not August
I
triggers our run up
n the midst of months but Ashton
to Christmas. When
summer holidays town centre should be
plans for Christmas planning to switch on the schools go back
around Tameside are their festive lights on in September it is just
gathering pace with November 24th. This nine weeks until we are
dates being firmed up year Ashton won’t be
Christmas trading. deposit and put it away
and entertainment hosting the council’s
planned. Christmas market This year, we are back to now, paying a bit each
Already it’s looking like cabins, but Tameside yellow gold, so we are month eases the bill
Hyde and Denton will Markets will have at Christmas. We also
looking out for pieces to
be celebrating their Christmas Craft stalls on
compliment your white offer interest free credit,
switch on events on December 1st and 8th
December 1st. In Hyde utilizing the market stalls gold jewellery. Rose gold better organised early as
it co-incides with their with dedicated lights and plated silver jewellery is they are inundated with
visit from Hyde decorations. applications in the last
very much on trend and
Rotary Club Santa and Markets also confirmed
goes perfectly with your few weeks in the run up
the popular Artisan a festive cake and
Market. Denton silver jewellery. to Christmas. Finally dig
craft market on
will be looking to December 15th out all those odd earrings
Bridal, wedding and
host their event and the popular and broken chains, they
together with a Farmers’ Market engagement rings,
are all money, and can
themed market in Ashton on show very little signs
on the civic December 23rd. go a long way to buying
of moving from white
square once Keep checking something new.
again. at the moment. Sports
future issues So if there is a way to
More details watches are hot and
of About
there is interest in slim do business we will find
will be Tameside to
finalised find out retro classic designs. We it together, there are
over the more. options, and you will be
recognise jewellery is
coming so pleased you planned
a significant purchase,
so planning is essential. early.
Some people pay a Peter Harrington
4 About Tameside
About Tameside 5
Mosque funday supports Duck race returns
Supports appeal
T L
he Central £500,000 relief fund, so ater than usual, on Armentieres
Mosque in August 12th, the Square,
that they can provide
popular Willow Stalybridge.
Ashton-under- humanitarian aid to the Wood Duck Race will As always, there’ll be
Lyne hosted a charity besieged area on the be back in Stalybridge.
fun day on June 24th to plenty of laughs as they
outskirts of the Syrian There’s still the same mix are helped along the way
support the Al-Khair capital, Damascus. of fun and excitement - by members of a local
Foundation’s Ghouta “The situation in Ghouta will your duck be the first canoeing club. The first
Appeal. Activities would break anyone’s to cross the line and win three to cross the finish
included a bouncy heart. They are suffering you a great prize! The line will win cash prizes of
castle, stalls, food, unimaginable pain and Corporate Duck Race £100, £50 and £30, so it’s
lucky dip and more. the death toll is rising takes to the well worth having a go!
The humanitarian water at You can back your duck
by the hour”, said AKF 10.00am,
catastrophe in Syria’s Chairman, Imam Qasim. to win for just £1.50, and
so get there there’s no limit to how
Ghouta has claimed Al-Khair Foundation early to many ducks you can have
over 700 lives so far – is a UK-based cheer on in the race. Don’t worry
observers fear thousands international NGO the giant if you are unable to get
more, including women providing humanitarian ducks. there on the day, Willow
and children, are at risk support, international Local businesses design Wood will contact all
as bombardments rain development, emergency and dress the ducks, and if winners by phone.
down on the area. aid and disaster relief it’s anything like last year For more details about
At Al-Khair Foundation there will be some wild entering visit the website
in some of the world’s
they are spearheading and wacky ducks making www.willowood.info
most deprived areas. their way down the canal!
an appeal to raise a The Family Duck Race
will start at 11.00am,
when 2,000 individually
numbered ducks will
set off from the lock at
6 About Tameside
Ashton celebrates heritage
O
n September town so it welcomes Ashton’s contribution tell. I would encourage
8th Ashton every opportunity to grows greater each as many people as
Town Team showcase its history year. We have some possible to get involved
have organised a The Heritage Weekend fabulous buildings and ask questions. This
special heritage event is a national initiative and there is so much way the events will get
in the town centre. and it’s pleasing that history with stories to better each year.”
The event, supported
by Tameside Markets
and the former Ashton
Town Council, will
also see the grand
reveal of the town
centre’s new Knight
mascot. Activities on
the day will include
music entertainment,
characters and a
special historical
presentation on Market
Street.
Councillor Bill
Fairfoull, Chair of
Ashton Town Team,
said “The Ashton
town Team is proud
of the heritage of its
About Tameside 7
Ashton Soroptimists 75th
Charter Dinner.
Ashton President Linda Margaret Davies and
Fayers welcomed President Elect Rotary
Tameside Civic International, Tameside
Mayor Councillor Clifford Hall.
Denise Ward and her Club Presidents and
Consort Councillor guests were entertained
David McNalley to by Lesley Walker with
the Soroptimists her own humorous
International 75th poem’s. The club are
Charter Dinner. collecting old spectacles
Also present were for Vision Aid Overseas.
Regional President
DICTIONARIES FOR LIFE
Tameside Rotary six pupils. This latest
distributed presentation now means
‘Dictionaries4Life’ to year 8 schools have received
six pupils at St Georges’ these for year six pupils
C of E Primary School meaning 270 have been
in Hyde during their distributed to Tameside
assembley on June 13th. pupils. Tameside Rotary
Dictionaries4Life are members Maria, Joyce,
a Rotary International Wendy and Yvonne are
initiative and are specially pictured making their
produced for year presentation to Audenshaw
Primary School.
8 About Tameside
About Tameside 9
CUSTOMER FOCUSSED
A
shton’s independent
opticians, Muldoon and
Tonge, has relocated to
new premises to offer much more
to their clients. Still located on
Stamford Street, at 150, the practice
is now opposite Ashton Furnishing
in a completely refurbished
showroom offering more space and
convenience for their customers.
John Bowers, the dispensing optician
and owner of the business, said the
opportunity to relocate presented
itself at the right time just as the lease
on their old premises was coming to
an end. “With the practice expanding
and adding clients from the former
John Blease opticians we needed more you can come to us. We would triage it to accommodate, so continuity is
space. The business was originally and deal with the condition in practice important. Some of the High Street
started in 1935 and since 1998 we if we can or refer you to the relevant opticians are tied to particular
have served patients from 4 other hospital. Other things we offer are suppliers, but being independent
opticians who have closed for one direct cataract referrals and monitoring means we deal with a wider range of
reason or another. Because we didn’t pressure of the eye on a regular basis companies.”
have any real scope to expand in our which means we can reduce the visits
to your doctor or hospital.” Muldoon and Tonge offer a
old premises and with our lease ending
it seemed the opportune time to comprehensive range of services which
There are quite a few national opticians
invest in our new site that wasn’t too include private and NHS eye tests, full
which operate across Tameside; we
far away from our old shop. We now asked John how his clients benefit from contact lens supply both solid and gas-
have two easily accessible eye testing being part of an independent optician permeable, daily disposables, monthly
rooms, so we can reduce our waiting these days? “We offer a personalised disposables, single vision and varifocal
times and accommodate new patients. service and we spend the time we too together with a choice of frames at
The practice is also committed to need to with each patient, so you don’t the practice. For further information or
the shared care initiative introduced feel rushed or undervalued. We are to book an appointment you can call
by the NHS which means we are one focussed on a quality service not on them on 0161 330 4643.
of two opticians in the town that the quantity
offer a diabetic screening service. that we can
This is available Monday, Tuesday and push through.
Thursdays but we hope to complement With us you
this with weekend appointments in the are seeing the
future.” same familiar
With the NHS always very busy faces; we
Muldoon and Tonge are also able to know some
offer other services accredited by the people like
NHS as John explains. “We are part of to deal with
the minor eye conditions service which a particular
means if you have a problem with your optician which
eye/s that instead of visiting the doctor we are happy
10 About TamesideAbout Tameside 11
A GRAND DAY OUT Gee Cross Fete, held at Sam Redfern Green, had one of its highest amount of visitors on July 1st. The event, organised by Willow Wood Hospice and Hyde Rotary Club, raises funds for both groups with stalls, entertainment and live performances during the day. The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Denise Ward and her consort Councillor David McNally joined new Rotary President Karen Dorney to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event. 12 About Tameside
TUNEFUL DISCOVERY
T
he Music Corner in of the original scrolls
Stalybridge has all manner on eBay and there is
of musical instruments but
a company in America
in June they managed to unearth
that still makes them
something of a rarity.
which means we can get
Chris Caton-Greasley explains “A more modern music like
couple of months ago The Music Corner Phantom of the Opera
bought a pianola from between 1915- and Elvis Presley.We
1925 and have it in the shop now on were delighted that Lee
Melbourne Street.We brought it in parts managed to locate It’s a
and it was very difficult to get out of the Long Way to Tipperary
house where it came from. Lee Stafford composed in Stalybridge
from the Kitchen Door Specialists has by Jack Judge.”
worked on it very regularly to fix and There is still
tweak things to get it going. So, if you restoration work
come to the shop you can hear it in ongoing with the
action again and we have about 200 pianola but if you
scrolls for it ranging from 1915 to around have any music scrolls
1950’s.We’ve got just about all styles you wish to donate
including foxtrots, concertos and waltzes why not pop along to
from that time period.” The Music Corner in
We asked Christine if it was a Stalybridge and hear
challenge to get the music scrolls for this vintage instrument
the machine? “You can still buy some in action.
About Tameside 13SCOUT CAMP
D
roylsden and Ashton Scouts
from North Tameside had
their annual Competition
Camp at Boarfold in Chisworth and
the winners were a very new to
camping team at 3rd Ashton Scouts,
comprising of three girls and one boy,
of which two of them had never been
camping before.
Patrol leader of the 3rd Ashton Scout
Group Carys, and her patrol Charlie,
Julia and Semone received the Comp
Camp Shield from the Camp Leader
Sinead Maguire. Carys was also
presented with the Comp Camp Wood
Woggle for being the most organised
patrol leader on camp. Carys, after The Campfire Leader who lead the skits especially when the original campsite
recovering from the shock of winning competition was Mark Sullivan, Scout told Sinead they had no water on
said; “I couldn’t believe my patrol won, Leader 413th Droylsden and fire stoker Thursday and we had to find another
I am really happy”. Scout leader at 3rd till late into the night was Eric Dundavan campsite. All the Scouts enjoyed the
Ashton Sarah Peevers said; “I am so Assistant Scout Leader 3rd Ashton. The camp with many comments saying how
proud of my Scouts, we have been weather was great all weekend with the great it was, the only adverse comments
practising camping with my leaders Eric Scouts getting a sun tan, but it was very were from Julia 3rd Ashton, it was too
Dundavan, Tina Howarth and also with cold at night as many were up very late hot!”. Christian 2/1 Hurst C, we didn’t
the help of 2/1 Hurst Scout Leaders at having a great time, when they should win and Harry 339th Droylsden, getting
their HQ with their Scouts. I feel a little have been in their sleeping bags asleep. up to early.
bit sorry (not a lot) for 2/1 Hurst Scouts Camp Leader Sinead Maguire a 2/1 If you would like to be in the fun of
as my Scouts are all new to Scouting Hurst Assistant Scout Leader who ran Scouting, we are especially looking for
with three girls and one boy we beat the camp with leaders from the other adults to help young people like these
them, but it was very close”. Scout groups and the Explorer Scouts Scouts to make them winners. You don’t
Second was 2/1 Hurst A, and third was said at the end of the camp at flag down; have to go camping as there are many
339th Droylsden B. The competition “I would like to thank all the Leaders roles in Scouting that don’t involve you
involved camping standards, cooking, and the Wardens at Boarfold Camp for going to camp and even if you don’t
hygiene, first aid, fire lighting, Niger (a their help and especially the Scouts for want to go near a child, but it does
tent) erecting, problem solving, archery, taking part over the weekend you are all help if you do, then contact: alan.fish@
knots, orienteering and campfire skits. winners”. ntscouts.org.uk 07931765120 or go to
The campfire was held on the beach, Alan Fish from the Scouts Helpline said; www.gmecsouts.org.uk
well actually next to the Broadbottom “Everyone worked
Sewerage works the smoke would be well together in a
covering any smells if there were any. great camp team,
14 About TamesideMEDAL WINNER CELEBRATIONS
L
ast month the Civic Mayor of If you would like to get involved with
Tameside, Councillor Denise Hyde Fundraisers you can find out
Ward, invited British Empire more information at their website –
Medal awardee Kevin Taylor to www.hydefundraisers.com or email
a special reception at hydefundraisers@yahoo.com
The Mayor’s Parlour in
Dukinfield.
Kevin was recognised for his
work with Hyde Fundraisers,
a voluntary group established
back in 1985 to raise money
for BBC Children In Need and
other good causes. In 2016
the group applied for the
Queens Award For Voluntary
Service which they intend to
do once again later this year
in recognition of the hard
work of volunteers in the
organisation.
Attending the Mayor’s
event were many who have
supported Hyde Fundraisers
over the years including John
Taylor from The Storage
Place in Hyde, Ian and Lucy
Ravey from Starcutouts
in Audenshaw, Tameside
Reporter editor Nigel Skinner
and Cheryl Mellor from Dizzi
Gothic.
Kevin was delighted with
the award and pinned the
achievement on lots of
peoples dedicated hard work.
“Receiving recognition like
this is very humbling but also
a little embarrassing, Hyde
Fundraisers is a wonderful
team of volunteers who come
together to have fun and
support so many deserving
charities. Each and every
one of them should share
this and feel very proud of
what they do as part of Hyde
Fundraisers.”
About Tameside 15K9Fest is coming Ashton town centre. Michala Morton
from Tameside Huskies said; “Tameside
On August 18th Tameside Huskies, Huskies is a community group that has
in association with Tameside grown and developed over the past
Markets, Tameside & Glossop three years. Our group is not specific
RSPCA and About Tameside will be
to one breed of dog, despite popular
presenting a special event dedicated
to dog lovers. interest. Therefore, we felt it would
benefit the immediate society to share
K9FEST will take place around Ashton
some of our knowledge, experience
Market and will include stalls and a
charity dog show which will take place and vivacity. To allow them into the
on Market Street. Tameside Huskies lives and mind of our group so fun can
will alsobeon hand to help with any be had by everyone at Tameside K9
enquiries concerning the breed and Fest”.
any questions about feeding raw foods If you would like to get involved in the
to your dogs. The charities benefitting event or require more information
from the event will be 8 Below Husky Dogs of all breeds will be welcome at
you can contact: abouttamesidemag@
Rescue and the local branch of the K9FEST which will be the first time
gmail.com
RSPCA. a major pet event has taken place in
Emergency vet
care
After hours emergency pet
treatment is usually located
well away from Tameside,
increasing the stress on pet
owners concerned about the
welfare of their companion.
When vet Esme Rowley created
PET999 that was certainly one
of the things that motivated her
to start the business. Currently
based at the old library in Mossley,
PET999 is now your independent,
convenient out of hours
emergency vet practice located in
Tameside, no matter who your vet
may be. Although some veterinary
practices are registered with the
service it doesn’t mean yours has
to be.
The service is open from 7pm
to 8am weekdays if your pet
requires emergency treatment
and weekends from 12noon
on Saturday until 8am Monday
morning. So, if you need
emergency assistance for your pet
just simply call PET999 on 01457
839399 for help or to arrange a
consultation for treatment.
16 About TamesideA great deal for pets
This month
Vaughan
& Lester,
located on
Ashworth
Street
opposite
Lidl in
Denton,
has some
fantastic pet
items from
their latest warehouse ear drops and much more
clearance. with items from just £1.
With popular brands like Some great offers include 3
Pedigree, Bakers, Felix, packs of Pedigree treats for
Butchers and Whiskas just £2, Dreamies at 75p, 6
for pet foods and treats pack of Butchers dog food
to pet beds, bird feeders, for £2.50, Pedigree mixer
pet toys, leads and collars. 3kg for £4 and Gourmet
There is also huge savings cat food at 35p a tin! Look
on medicinal care for out for furniture bargains
your pets including flea & too with a great selection
worm treatments, joint of sofas and suites in the
supplements, pet shampoos, upstairs showroom.
About Tameside 1740 years on: Denton Local History Society
Back in 1978 Denton was being Then followed an Oral History bandstand in Victoria Park.
cut in two by the construction Project: from childhood in the Research into the park’s history
of the M67. Countless homes, Boer War, through two World followed, culminating in the
shops, hat works and also Wars to today. Publications installation of two information
several churches and schools came next for the History Press boards and our school pack
were being demolished. So we and commentaries for Godfrey presented to each local school.
founded Denton Local History Maps. Challenges continued. In Dressed in period costume our
Society and work began 1990 the proposed Kingswater society members processed in
immediately to record all we development across Debdale the park at the unveiling of the
could. Vale would have destroyed early bandstand.
Simultaneously thieves robbed landscape, routes, buildings and
Our input into the town
the roof off part of derelict part of Nicoditch, all presently
continues with school visits,
Denton Hall. Thus began our fight preserved on two golf courses.
exhibition loans, providing
to save the remaining East Wing After concentrated research, our
speakers and advice, and
and research and record the rest book helped the campaigners to
welcoming family and other
of the site. We lost the fight but stop the proposal.
researchers. Some of our
at least we have full records and In the early 2000s, the Crown members have produced more
also organised an archaeological Point North shopping centre books for us recently. Our
dig, during which the previously warranted mass demolition membership grows but we are all
unknown moat was uncovered, around Wilton Street, centre of growing older!
containing timbers and artefacts hat production in Denton, plus
from the earlier hall. One of To celebrate 40 years as a
about 70 homes, a chapel and
our members created a perfect society, we shall, as usual, take
shops. The developers invited us
scale model of the main hall with over the historic St Lawrence’s
to have access to record pre-
which he gave illustrated talks. Church (once a chapel of Ease
development and even to put
for Manchester Parish) for a
This hectic start decided us some artefacts on permanent
week this October to showcase
to hold monthly workshops, display. Two information boards
a special exhibition on Hatting
creating an archive and collection were created with their help and
in Denton. Sadly we failed in
of artefacts in rooms provided our book ‘Hats Off to Wilton
the council led bid to create an
by our library. An invite to Street’ was produced to mark
outdoor Hatting Corridor by the
Denton Show started our our 25th anniversary.
park and town hall for various
yearly exhibitions. (We now In 2006 we were part of the hatting related artefacts. A local
have over 300 display cards). council’s bid to restore the school has taken up the idea in
their bid and so we still hope
and will celebrate by sharing our
anniversary with the people of
Denton and the local schools.
Allan Arrowsmith and Jill Cronin.
18 About TamesideCharity event cooks up over £100
H
ospitality and catering students Michel Roux and Jamie Oliver.
at Tameside College raised John Holden, hospitality and
over £1000 for Hospitality catering teacher at Tameside
Action with an evening of food and College, said: “We would like
entertainment at Gorton Monastery. to thank Gorton Monastery
The event, which was organised by for allowing us the use of their
Tameside College students with support beautiful venue. The students
from Coleg Cambria and Andrew Green, have done so well to organise
executive chef at the Lowry Hotel, treated the event from scratch and
guests to a champagne reception followed raise this amount of money. I
by a three course meal in the monastery’s hope that it really helps those
main hall. most in need in the industry.”
Hospitality Action is a charity offering Alongside the meal there was
vital assistance to all who work or have a DJ and guests bid on auction
worked within hospitality in the UK and prizes such as afternoon tea at Gorton Julian Lewis-Booth, commercial Director
who find themselves in crisis. The charity’s Monastery, bed and breakfast at the at H.G. Stephenson’s and board member
patrons include Heston Blumenthal, Principal hotel, Manchester, and a cocktail for Hospitality Action, said: “Hospitality
and wine experience at The French Action has been working for those who
restaurant. are in need of help within the hospitality
and catering family for 180 years now.
The students have gone a long way
to carry on that tradition and I
would like to say a big thank you
to them and Tameside College
for doing an amazing job.”
To find out more about
hospitality and catering courses
at Tameside College call 0161
908 6600 or visit www.tameside.
ac.uk
My Medicine
Mandy Yuan is based
inside Ashton Market Hall
at the My Medicine stall
and she has been working
in Chinese medicine for
almost 30 years.
Therapies on offer include
Acupuncture, Chinese
acupressure massages
suitable for any type of These treatments can also
body pains such as back help any type of muscle
pain, arthritis and stress pains, menstrual, prostate
related pains. or infertility problems.
About Tameside 19Active Tameside Upon being announced as winner of
the ‘Outstanding Organisation of the
Chief Executive, Chris Rushton,
and the Chair of our Board, John
wins ‘Outstanding Year’ Award, which is the most coveted
Taylor, celebrated this tremendous
Organisation of
award in the sector, Active Tameside
were described as ‘an organisation who achievement at Active Medlock with
the Year’ Award have been assessed on their overall
performance, sustainability and impact
members of staff.
in the sector.’
Shaun Higgins, Head of Inclusion and
Diversity at Active Tameside, said: “I
feel really proud to be part of Active
Tameside, having won Outstanding
Organisation of the Year at the
ukactive Awards, especially living and
working in Tameside. We have started
the journey to reduce inactivity in
Tameside and, due to the great people
within Active Tameside, our partners
A
and stakeholders; this is something that
ctive Tameside was awarded
will continue at pace.”
‘Outstanding Organisation
of the Year’ at the ukactive More than 800 people attended the
Awards, which took place on 21st Awards evening, which was co-hosted
June at Manchester Central, as part by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson,
of the Active Uprising event. The Chair of ukactive. The Awards received
fiercely competitive Awards cover a high level of entries, which were
the sports and physical activity judged in multiple stages. Active
sector and this year’s winners Tameside were shortlisted for 5 other
represent the leading performers Awards, which led to them being put
from the private, public and third forward for Outstanding Organisation
sectors. of the Year.
Cash Box volunteers get
Royal recognition
C
ash Box Credit Union was
awarded The Queen’s Award
for Voluntary Service 2018
in June. Cash Box Credit Union
is a community savings and loan
cooperative, where members pool
their savings to lend to one another
and help run the credit union
formed in 2005.
You can join Cash Box if you live
or work in Tameside and Glossop,
offering a safe place to save your
money and somewhere to borrow at
low rates of interest.
Chair of Cash Box, Frank Travis, told
us how honoured the group were to
receive this recognition. “People get
on with volunteering which is the
backbone of the community. When
you realize someone outside the really well chuffed. To celebrate we to volunteer groups across the UK.
organization who understands it and took the volunteers out for afternoon Created by The Queen in 2002 to
actually says you are doing a good tea where the volunteers socialised celebrate the anniversary of the
job and need some recognition you and celebrated this remarkable Queen’s Coronation this award
look in the mirror and think yes, you achievement” recognises excellence in voluntary
haven’t done too badly. So, you think activities carried out by groups in the
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary
thank you very much for recognizing community. It is the MBE for volunteer
Service is the highest award given
that and you can say our members are groups.
20 About TamesideGet down to Droylsden beach!
Yes, Droylsden Town
Centre is being
transformed with
golden sand, deck
chairs, a beach BBQ
and beach bar on
August 24th & 25th.
Following the success of
last year’s event, Walter
Wright will be working
with Droylsden Town
Team to bring some
seaside holiday magic
back again. In addition
to the above attractions
there will also be funfair
rides, Punch and Judy, hot
and cold food plus a fabulous
Summer Prize Draw!
Tesco will also be providing
children’s crafts at the event.
There will also be Donkey
Rides for children too on
the Saturday with traditional
Blackpool Rock, tickets
available from the Droylsden
Town Team stall. This sizzling
summer event will certain
brighten up the August Bank
Holiday weekend and get
everyone in the mood for
fun!
About Tameside 21Free central heating
systems to help vulnerable
households get ready for
winter
T
Once again we have some fantastic images this
ameside income, health or other month courtesy of local photographers. If you
residents who personal circumstances. have a photo you would like to include please
don’t have The scheme is set email us at news@abouttameside.com.
a central heating to run throughout We’d love to hear from you.
system in their home 2018-19 but will close
are being offered an to new applications
opportunity to get one once all the funds Canal in
for free in good time have been allocated so Dukinfield
for winter. Elliott
qualifying households Benns-Landy
The limited offer is part are encouraged to apply
of Greater Manchester without delay.
Warm Homes Fund The £1.8 million funding
which will install fully for the scheme has been
funded ‘first-time’ secured by GMCA and
central heating systems the local authorities
to 500 homes across from the nationwide
Greater Manchester on Audenshaw
Warm Homes Fund moon
a first come first served established by National Saul Hashmi
basis. Grid and administered
It aims to provide by Affordable Warmth
a helping hand to Solutions.
vulnerable households The first step in the
that do not currently process for Tameside
have a central heating households is to get in
system and who, during touch with LEAP on
the colder months, are 0800 060 7567 to check Tipperary statue in
struggling to stay warm. their eligibility. Stalybridge
It is open to owner John Taylor
occupiers and to private For more information
tenants (with their see www.
landlord’s permission) greatermanchester-ca.
who meet certain gov.uk/warmhomesfund
eligibility criteria based
on
Ashton sunset
Sam Shaw
Bullfinch on the
River Tame
Norman Lee
22 About TamesideOn yer bikes!
The Stalybridge
Motorcycle Club
held their popular
bike show on July
8th at the Civic
Hall.
Showcasing
motorcycles
through the ages
the event had 17
different classes
exhibited along
with food and
drink available.
Images Howard Murphy.
About Tameside 23ated to his
’s event was dedic
family and this year
took place
idge Festival, which memory.
This year’s Stalybr ge success, sting a fun
24th, was an ot he r hu ed the NSPCC ho
on June 23rd and gland winning The weekend includ wi th guest
ely sunshine and En ll on the Saturday
spurred on with lov day at the Civic Ha le fro m Hyde
tch on the Sunday
. and Mr Incredib
their world cup ma visits from Goofy wa s th e tra ditional
this year’s urse Sunday
d a sombre side wi
th Fundraisers. Of co ams Park.
The event also ha bson family d events in Cheeth
last to involve th e Ho carnival parade an
carnival being the 40 ye ar s. The death Norman Lee
ha d be en inv olved for over Images by KT and
wh o blow to the
t year was a great
of Nigel Hobson las
24 About TamesideAbout Tameside 25
Quiz Challenge
1. In what year did Princess Diana die?
2. How were Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme
Garden collectively known?
3. If you are getting off a train at Waverly station, in which
UK city would you be? Many of you will have seen 1 March 2018 (most of
4. What does an archer fish shoot at its prey? the recent news that the these vehicles will have
annual MOT test changed their first MOT in 2021
5. In the theatre what name is given to the part of the
on 20 May 2018, with new when they’re 3 years old)
stage that projects out into the audience? defect types, stricter rules There are other smaller changes
6. If you suffer from ‘gymnophobia’, what are you most for diesel car emissions, and to how some items are checked.
afraid of? some vehicles over 40 years Your MOT centre will be able to
old becoming exempt. tell you about these.
7. What is the gemstone for September?
The DVSA website specifies The MOT certificate will
8. What poisonous oily liquid occurs naturally in tobacco that there are 5 main changes change
leaves? that motorists need to know The design of the MOT
9. What musical features ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ and about. Here’s the breakdown certificate will change. It will
‘There Is Nothing Like A Dame’? of each change: list any defects under the new
10. Afrikaans was developed from which European Defects are now categorised categories, so they’re clear and
language? differently easy to understand. The service
Defects found during the MOT to check the MOT history of
11. Where in London is there a bronze statue of Charlie a vehicle will be updated to
will be categorised as either:
Chaplin? reflect the changes.
• Dangerous
12. The Great Orme is a prominent feature in which • Major Some vehicles over 40 years
Welsh seaside town? • Minor old won’t need an MOT
13. Hepatitis affects which organ of the body? The category the MOT tester Cars, vans, motorcycles and
gives each item will depend on other light passenger vehicles
14. Which British crooner sang, ‘From Russia with love’, the type of problem and how won’t need to have an MOT if
‘Born Free’ and ‘The Impossible Dream’? serious it is. they’re over 40 years old and
15. What does a cooper make? MOT testers will still give advice have not been substantially
about items you need to monitor. changed. At the moment, only
16. Who is the patron saint of grave-diggers? These are known as‘advisories’. vehicles first built before 1960
17. What do we call a chicken when it is under one year Stricter rules for diesel car are exempt from needing an
old? emissions MOT.
18. The nests from which type of birds are used in birds’ There are now stricter limits When the rules changed on
nest soup? for emissions from diesel cars 20 May 2018, vehicles won’t
with a diesel particulate filter need an MOT from the 40th
19. Which London tube line is coloured green on the anniversary of when they were
(DPF). A DPF captures and
underground map? stores exhaust soot to reduce registered.You can check the
20. In which novel does the parrot called Captain Flint emissions from diesel cars. date the vehicle was registered
appear? Your vehicle will get a major online.You won’t have to apply
fault if the MOT tester: to stop getting an MOT for
21. In the fight for racial equality, black people in an your vehicle. However, each
• Can see smoke of any colour
American state organised a boycott of buses in 1955 coming from the exhaust. time you tax your historic
to protest against race laws. Which state? • Finds evidence that the DPF vehicle (even if you don’t pay
22. Name the official record of the daily proceedings in the has been tampered with. a fee), you’ll have to declare
British Parliament. Some new things that are it meets the rules for not
now included in the MOT needing an MOT.
23. Which actor plays the title role in the Deadpool films?
This include checking: The fee for an MOT with us
24. What has been the top selling album between January won’t change and remains at
and June 2018? • If tyres are obviously
underinflated £40 with a free retest within
25. This year was final series of Benidorm on ITV, in what • If the brake fluid has been 10 days.
year did the series begin? contaminated If you’re looking to give your
26. Which 19th century English woman campaigned for • For fluid leaks posing an motor some TLC, you can bring
prison reform? environmental risk your vehicle to us at Guide
• Brake pad warning lights and Bridge Mot & Service Centre
27. In what year did ABBA release the track Mamma Mia? if brake pads or discs are (we are members of the Trust
28. Arthur Brooke founder of the Brooke Bond Tea missing My Garagescheme).Whether
Company was born in which Tameside town? • Reversing lights on vehicles it’s for an MOT, check-up,
first used from 1 service or repair, being part
29. Champagnole in France is the twin town for which September 2009 of the Chartered Trading
Tameside town? • Headlight washers on Standards Institute (CTSI)
30. In June, Kevin Taylor was awarded a BEM for his work vehicles first used from 1 approved code of conduct
with Hyde Fundraisers, what does BEM stand for? September 2009 (if they means that you and you motor
have them) both get the best possible
Stuck for an answer? Check the answers on our • Daytime running lights on service. Call our reception on
competition page! vehicles first used from 0161 339 5354.
26 About TamesideUnique fostering agency
wins national award
However much people
love their pets sometimes
circumstances may mean
that they are left with no
T
other option but to give he Foster Care Award, one of five
them up. Co-operative presented by Co-
This could include the (FCC), a not-
operatives UK – an
death of an owner or their for-profit fostering
financial circumstances or
organisation that
organisation based in
maybe relocation where promotes, develops and
Greater Manchester,
pets are not allowed. It’s unites member-owned
certainly a very traumatic has won a prestigious
is the right thing to do, but businesses throughout
situation for both owner national co-operative
it can be distressing for the UK.
and pet when this situation award.
arises and in majority of you and them, so must be They went on to win
cases it isn’t because the done carefully. Give your FCC were shortlisted
unwanted pet the best the award at the annual
pet isn’t loved any more for the Inspiring Co-
chance of finding a happy Co-op Congress Event
and will be a last resort by operative of the Year
the owner to part company home - contact a charity in London on 23rd June.
experienced in matching
Pets can develop each pet with the right
behavioural problems owner. Many organisations
which can be distressing. can help rehome an
You might consider unwanted dog or cat. All
giving them up when have different procedures;
they’re displaying signs of research carefully before
aggression, destructiveness, giving them an unwanted
or inappropriate toileting pet to make sure you make
but there are things that the right choice for both
can be done to help. of you.
Before giving up pets In Tameside two of
because of expensive the most high-profile
medical bills do some organisations to approach
research. Some vets, where would be the RSPCA and
funds allow, may be able to the Dogs Trust. RSPCA
help those receiving low- Tameside & Glossop
income state benefits. Find Branch will be at Ashton
out if you could be eligible market ground this month
for financial assistance. Pet as part of K-9Fest with
charities can also help in their dog show on August
some cases. Consider pet 18th. If you need to contact
insurance which covers them for help or advice you
future unexpected vets’ can ring 07954 122481.
bills, safeguarding their The local centre for the
health. We suggest pet Dogs Trust is located in
insurance as essential for Denton and they can be
responsible pet ownership. reached by calling 0161
Sometimes giving up a pet 337 3600.
About Tameside 27up
How did you fair with
uliflower & Apple so
the hot weather of July?
Ca serves up to 8 people
Amazing wasn’t it? Great
for finally kick starting
the plants, but I hope you
Ingredients kept up with the watering
too, as plants in patio
• 50g butter containers are dependent
• 4 onions, thinly sliced on you as they’ll get little
benefit from any rain.
• 1½ kg cauliflower (about 2 large Give them a good soak at
cauliflowers), broken up into very small least once a day in sunny spread very quickly. Do any
florets weather. straw mulch and take out any
• 8 eating apples - 6 cored, peeled and Time to consider the look weeds, then new strawberry
leaves will soon appear, so
chopped, 2 unpeeled and cut into and smell of the garden too,
all that hard work to create don’t worry if your plants
matchsticks he perfect place to be, but look a bit bare after you
• 2 vegetable stock cubes, or gluten-free to stay this good takes work, prune them.
alternative, crumbled even containers which had August is a relatively low-
slow-release fertiliser added maintenance month for
• 1½ pints of milk to the compost at planting flowers, but regular watering
• 8 tbsp single cream time will start to run out of isn’t the only task that will
steam, so begin feeding once keep your garden in top
• Olive oil, for drizzling a week with a tomato food shape. Keep deadheading
• A few thyme sprigs, leaves picked to make them last. flowers as they fade; not
During dry weather we only will the plants look
are hoping for in August, better, but if they’re allowed
raise the blades on your to produce and shed their
lawnmower to allow the seeds, they’re more likely to
grass to grow a little bit stop producing new blooms.
longer. This will keep it Iris and other early-blooming
greener and help retain perennials can still be divided
Instructions moisture. Don’t panic if your this month and even into
Melt the butter in a grass does turn brown as September. Choose a cool
saucepan, add the it will soon green up again day or time of day, and give
onions and fry gently when the rain eventually them a tall drink of water
until softened. Add returns. in their new locations. Now
the cauliflower and Its harvest time, why not Dahlias are probably getting
diced apple and fry catch veg while it’s at its peak leggy right about if so,
for 5 more mins. and harvest it regularly rather support them with stakes.
Add the stock cubes than leaving it to go woody Now we always like to look
and milk and bring or bitter-tasting. Don’t be at what flowers you can plant
to the boil, then worried if you have more in the month and we have
reduce to a simmer of something than you want come up with these, Summer
and cook for 5 to eat or store, as it’s just as Margaritas (chrysanthemum
mins, or until the useful to recycle it by adding maximum). They have daisy
it to the compost heap, just like flowers which will bloom
cauliflower and apples are tender. don’t put weeds in there! You from July to September and
Use a hand blender or liquidiser to purée the soup can still sow your veg, such can get to a height 2-3 ft. Or
until smooth and season (the soup can now be as: spring cabbages, beetroot, how about Crinum (powellii)
chilled for up to 48 hours or frozen, just reheat to lettuce, oriental greens, with its elegant pink or
serve). Divide into bowls and swirl 1 tbsp cream in spring onions and salad leaves. white trumpet-like flowers,
each along with a drizzle of oil. Top with the apple Now if you don’t need to best grown in a sunny and
matchsticks and thyme. create new strawberry plants sheltered position and not
using runners, it’s a good really suited for cold gardens.
idea to cut back plants after Beware they get to a height
they finish fruiting or they’ll 3ft.
28 About TamesideWIN CINEWORLD TICKETS WIN TEEN TITANS GO TO THE MOVIES PRIZE
Catch some of the latest Cinema releases in 2018 at PACK
Cineworld Ashton in IMAX. The IMAX Experience To celebrate the
combines a hugely powerful digital sound and patented
release of ‘Teen
crystal-clear digital projection with a much larger,
slightly curved and tilted specially treated IMAX High Titans GO! To
Definition screen. With a licensed bar and some delicious the Movies’in
refreshments on offer why not plan a regular movie night cinemas August
with all the family! Watch out for some great films coming 3rd, Warner
your way at Cineworld Ashton.
Bros. Pictures
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: and Cineworld
In the aftermath of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, Scott
Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both Ashton offer
a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to re-balance his you the chance
home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted to win a Teen
by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new Titans movie prize pack. It seems to the Teens
mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to that all the major superheroes out there are starring in
fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to
uncover secrets from their past. their own movies—everyone but the Teen Titans, that is!
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN:
But de facto leader Robin is determined to remedy the
The film stars Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin; Hayley situation and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick. If
Atwell as his wife Evelyn; Bronte Carmichael as his daughter only they could get the hottest Hollywood film director
Madeline; and Mark Gatiss as Keith Winslow, Robin’s boss. to notice them. With a few madcap ideas and a song in
SEARCHING: their heart, the Teen Titans head to Tinsel Town, certain
Sometimes the search to pull off their dream. But when the group is radically
for the truth results misdirected by a seriously Super-Villain and his maniacal
in more questions.
After David Kim plan to take over the Earth, things really go awry. The
(John Cho)’s 16-year- team finds their friendship and their fighting spirit failing,
old daughter goes putting the very fate of the Teen Titans themselves on the
missing, a local line!
investigation is
opened, and a ©2018 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & ©
detective is assigned to DC Comics
the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David
For a chance to win answer the question below
decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where
all secrets are kept today: his daughter’s laptop. and send to our usual address marked “Teen Titans
Competition”
For a chance to win a pair of tickets just answer the
question below and send your entry to our competitions Question:
address marked CINEWORLD AUGUST. She is famous for way more than just her lassos and
Question: bracelets - name this Justice League Super Hero
Which writer created Winnie The Pooh? voiced by Halsey?
Quiz Answers
1. 1997 8. Nicotine 16. St. Anthony 24. The Greatest Showman
2. The Goodies 9. South Pacific 17. Pullet 25. 2007
3. Edinburgh 10. Dutch 18. Chinese Swallows 26. Elizabeth Fry
4. Water 11. Leicester Square 19. District
27. 1975
5. Apron 12. Llandudno 20. Treasure Island
6. Nudity/Nakedness/No 13. Liver 21. Alabama 28. Ashton-under-Lyne
clothing 14. Matt Monro 22. Hansard 29. Dukinfield
7. Sapphire 15. Barrels 23. Ryan Reynolds 30. British Empire Medal
Send entries to
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About Tameside 29ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
As Scott Lang
Ted’s Joke balances being both
s ! a Super Hero and
a father, Hope van
What kind of music do killer whales like? Dyne and Dr. Hank
Pym present an
They listen to the orca-stra! urgent new mission
that finds the
Where do sharks go on summer vacation? Ant-Man fighting
alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.
Finland! TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES
‘Teen Titans
Where do goldfish go on holiday? GO! to the
Movies’ finds our
Around the globe! egocentric, wildly
satirical Super
Why was King Arthur’s army too tired to Heroes in their
first feature film
fight? extravaganza—a
fresh, gleefully
It had too many sleepless knights. clever, kid-appropriately crass and tongue-in-cheek play
on the superhero genre, complete with musical numbers.
How do you organize a space themed party? It seems to the Teens that all the major superheroes out
there are starring in their own movies—everyone but the
You planet Teen Titans, that is! But de facto leader Robin is determined
to remedy the situation and be seen as a star instead of a
sidekick. If only they could get the hottest Hollywood film
What kind of award did the dentist receive? director to notice them.
A little plaque. SGT. STUBBY: AN UNLIKELY HERO
Based on the
incredible, real-life
story of America’s
most decorated
dog – a stray
rescued from the
streets of New
Haven, Connecticut,
U.S., by a young
doughboy on the eve of America’s entry into World War
I – a stubby-tailed pup soon finds himself in the trenches of
France, embarking on an historic adventure by his beloved
Soldier’s side.
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Disney’s
CHRISTOPHER
ROBIN is directed
by Marc Forster
from a screenplay by
Alex Ross Perry and
Allison Schroeder
and a story by Perry
based on characters
created by A.A. Milne. The film stars Ewan McGregor as
Christopher Robin; Hayley Atwell as his wife Evelyn; Bronte
Carmichael as his daughter Madeline; and Mark Gatiss as
Keith Winslow, Robin’s boss. The film also features the
voices of: Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh; Chris O’Dowd
as Tigger; Brad Garrett as Eeyore; Toby Jones as Owl; Nick
Mohammed as Piglet; Peter Capaldi as Rabbit; and Sophie
Okonedo as Kanga. .
30 About TamesideWhat’s on this August in Tameside
Let us know about your
special events by emailing
news@abouttameside.com
August 3rd items available. dog show with the RSPCA chat, be inspired, share
Knitting and Stitching Willow Wood Duck Race taking place on Market knowledge and ideas.
group Huddersfield Canal, Street.
August 25th
Droylsden Library, Stalybridge. From 10am- August 20th Droylsden Beach Party
Manchester Road, 12noon Where the Wild Things Villemomble Square,
Droylsden, M43 6EP. The Corporate Duck Race Are Droylsden from 11am.
1.30pm-3.30pm. takes to the water at Stalybridge Library, Trinity The beach returns to
Come along to knit, crochet, 10.00am, so get there early Street, Stalybridge, SK15 Droylsden town centre with
chat, be inspired, share to cheer on the giant ducks. 2BN 10.30-11.30am deck chairs, beach bbq,
knowledge and ideas. Local businesses design and Droylsden Library, Punch and Judy and today
August 4th dress the ducks, and if it’s Manchester Road, Donkey Rides too!
Hyde Artisan Market anything like last year there Droylsden, M43 6EP (during
will be some wild and wacky August 26th
Civic Square, Hyde. From Open+ hours) 2-3pm.
ducks making their way Set sail on an adventure Ashton Farmers’ Market
9am-3pm.
down the canal! with Max in this interactive Market Ground, Ashton-
The Hyde Artisan Market has
activity with drama, games, under-Lyne from 10am.
over 20 stalls featuring local August 17th
art, songs, story and music Pick up delicious fresh
handcrafted goods. Knitting and Stitching
for children from 0-10! No produce at this popular
August 10th group farmers’ and craft market.
need to book, just come
Knitting and Stitching Droylsden Library, along on the day. For details August 28th
group Manchester Road, of other children’s activities
Droylsden, M43 6EP. Time for a Rhyme
Droylsden Library, at your library this summer,
1.30pm-3.30pm. Tameside Central Library,
Manchester Road, including the Summer
Come along to knit, crochet, Old Street, Ashton-under-
Droylsden, M43 6EP. Reading Challenge go to:
chat, be inspired, share Lyne, OL6 7SG. 2 to 2.30pm
1.30pm-3.30pm. www.tameside.gov.uk/
knowledge and ideas. Hyde Library, Hyde Town
Come along to knit, crochet, libraries
chat, be inspired, share Hall, Greenfield Street,
August 18th August 24th Hyde, SK14 1AL. 10.30 to
knowledge and ideas.
Ashton Cake & Craft Droylsden Beach Party 11am
August 11th Market Villemomble Square, Stalybridge Library, Trinity
Ladysmith’s Tiki Saturday Market Ground, Ashton- Droylsden from 11am. Street, Stalybridge, SK15
Ladysmith Shopping under-Lyne from 10am. The beach returns to 2BN. 9.30 to 10am.
Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne. Pick up delicious cakes, Droylsden town centre with Join in the fun at rhyme
11am-3pm. breads, pastries and craft deck chairs, beach bbq, times. Free and suitable for
Join us for mocktails and items at this new monthly Punch and Judy and much children aged 0-4 years.
raise money for Reuben’s market. more! LEGO CLUB
Retreat.
K9Fest Knitting and Stitching Tameside Central Library,
August 12th Market Ground, Ashton- group Old Street, Ashton-under-
Stalybridge Farmers’ under-Lyne from 11am. Droylsden Library, Lyne, OL6 7SG. 4-5pm
Market Tameside Huskies present a Manchester Road, Each month have a
Armentieres Square, celebration for dogs taking Droylsden, M43 6EP. different theme to inspire
Stalybridge. From 10am place at the front of the town 1.30pm-3.30pm. your building creativity! All
Fresh local produce and craft hall with stalls plus a charity Come along to knit, crochet, children aged 7+ welcome.
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