Local events ... community organisations ... information and advice ... dates for your diary
Here is a list of events we are currently publicising on air:
- Arts and crafts
- Bands...orchestras
- Business...enterprise...training
- Carnivals and festivals
- Charity campaigns
- Charity events and shows
- Children's activities
- Church-based activities
- Community groups and services
- Concerts
- Conservation projects
- Countryside
- Easter holiday activities
- Family events
- Health and fitness
- Leisure activities
- Library activities
- Live music and comedy
- Live music nights
- Local heritage and history
- Museums and galleries
- Music and the arts
- Paranormal investigations
- RSPCA - cats and kittens appeal
- Schools' activities
- Social clubs
- Sports clubs
- St George's Day
- Tameside Music Academy
- Theatre shows and events
- Village News
- Volunteer training schemes
- Youth organisations
If you would like us to feature your event, please email: events@tamesideradio.com
Arts and crafts
Exhibition at Dukinfield Library
Students of the renowned local artist Owen Traynor's / St Marks, Dukinfield art groups are holding an exhibition of their work. Reports so far say that the pictures are even better than last year. Why not call in and take a look - and possibly make a purchase
Date Until Tuesday 28 April Time Normal library opening hours Venue Dukinfield Library, Concord Way Admission Free Contact 0161 330 3257 [ Events Index ]
Bands...orchestras
Adamson Military Band...
is always on the lookout for new members, young or old, experienced or newcomers, on all wind or brass instruments. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings
Contact Andrew Hughes: 0161 344 1381; e-mail: andrew_hughes@btinternet.com [ Events Index ]
Business...enterprise...training
Spring Fling - Tameside Enterprising Women’s Network
are holding their latest free networking seminar: Spring Fling - Love Yourself, Love Your Business. Subjects include personal styling and image; how women are portrayed by the press and other media; and conflict management.There will also be a 'networking supper' and - if you're feeling brave - a chance to practise pitching your business to camera! Please note: places are limited so please book early
Date Tuesday 21 April Time 5.30 - 9pm Venue Dukinfield Town Hall Charity link Amanda from Bliss Lingerie, Hyde, will be
bringing a bra recycling bank to raise money
for breast cancer charities. [to find out
more, scroll down this page to 'Charity
campaigns']Contact For more information about the Spring Fling
and Tameside Enterprising Women's Network,
contact Dee Kearney: 0161 342 3641 or e-mail:
deena.kearney@tameside.gov.uk[ Events Index ]
Carnivals and festivals
Stalybridge Festival 2009
The countdown to carnival day has already started...
Offers of help Speak to Joyce: 0161 303 7087, or e-mail:david@stalybridge-festival.org.uk [ Events Index ]
Charity campaigns
Bra recycling scheme...
launched by Bliss Lingerie, of Hyde to raise funds for breast cancer care in the UK - and help women in developing & Third World countries where affordable bras are in short supply. For every 17 bras collected, Bliss will raise £1 for local and national breast cancer care charities.
How to help -1 You can take your old and unwanted bras to
Bliss Lingerie, on Clarendon Street, Hyde,
or send them by post. They can be of any
colour, condition or style. Those that are
re-usable are shipped to developing countries
and those that can't be re-used are broken
down and recycledHow to help - 2 Bliss can supply you with a free recycling
bank for your workplace, school or gymMore information Bliss Lingerie: 0161 368 2400, or visit www.givemebliss.co.uk/recycle.php [ Events Index ]
Charity events and shows
Aerobathon...
organised by Saddleworth Rotary Club, in aid of Rotary charities - featuring a variety of exercises suitable for men and women
Date Saturday 25 April Time 9am - 3pm Venue Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Wellington Road,
Greenfield. The Aerobathon is open to members
and non-membersContact Sponsor sheets are available from the centre:
01457 871 811 - or just pay for a session
on the day
Benefit night @ The Friendship, Dukinfield
...for Karin, who is battling secondary bowel cancer. The night will include a potato pie supper, raffle and 'buy-a-song for £1' - to be sung by one of the guest artists. Any artists who can help out on the night will be very welcome - also any offers of raffle prizes
Date Saturday 25 April Time from 8pm Venue The Friendship, Concord Way, Dukinfield Admission Free - but all donations welcome Contact Peter Lee: 0161 343 6210, mobile 07961 143
890; e-mail: peterlee246@hotmail.com
Fun day @ The Carters Arms, Denton...
in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation - with a bouncy castle for children, stalls, buffet and disco, sponsored waxing for men, and loads of prizes to be raffled kindly donated by businesses in Denton - including lunch at the Bay Tree Coffee Shop; beauty treatments courtesy of the sunbed shop Oasis; a 3- month membership at Esporta Health & Fitness and lots more
Date Sunday 3 May Time from 1pm - children welcome until 7pm. To
round off the day, there will be a disco
from 7-11pm (adults only)Venue The Carters' Arms, Stockport Road, Denton Contact To buy raffle tickets or for any further
information please call into the pub and
see the bar staff, alternatively phone 0161
320 3752 or 07930 402 499 and ask for Vicki
or Alan
Line Dance Social...
supporting Willow Wood Hospice...non-stop dancing to your requests, also: a 'bring and buy buffet', licensed bar and raffle
Date Sunday 3 May Time 1 - 4pm Venue Denton Labour Club, Ashton Road, Denton Admission £4 Contact To find out more, contact Gillian, who runs
the Strutting Stars line dance classes in
Denton; 0161 374 1126; e-mail gilliananddave@ntlworld.com
Cabaret Evening for Willow Wood Hospice
Artists taking part...Bev Thompson - a superb vocalist from Carrbrook, Jamie Carter - a great soul and pop singer from Oldham and The Lol Goodman Band - a cracking rock band specialising in classic rock and pop music - plus the return of DJs R Us playing some of the best music ever. Your hosts for the evening - Tameside Radio's very own Ian Leonard and Danny Power
Date Saturday 9 May Time Doors open at 7.30pm Venue George Lawton Hall, Mossley Tickets £10 - there will also be a raffle and
an auction - with some fantastic items on
offerContact e-mail: danny@tamesideradio.com
Ladies Only: Midnight Wander for Willow Wood Hospice
The sponsored 10k walk returns for its third year. Last year ladies from throughout Tameside and Glossop, and further afield, raised a staggering £165,000 for the Hospice, taking the total raised from the Midnight Wander events to over £260,000
When? Friday 3 July Entry fee £10 registration - all Wanderers receive
a commemorative T shirt, glow bracelet,
medal, water and breakfast at the end -
plus the opportunity of being part of the
largest fundraising event in Tameside and
GlossopMale helpers Although this is a ladies only event, the
menfolk will again play a vital role. Volunteer
marshals are needed all the way along the
route, assisting with road crossings, stopping
traffic etc. Wanderers who have a male partner,
friend or relative who would like to volunteer
on the night will be very welcomeInterested? To register for this great girls’ night out,
phone 0161 330 7788 or download a booking
form directly from the Willow Wood website
at www.willowwood.info/midnightwander[ Events Index ]
Children's activities
KITE - Kids In The Environment
Aged 7-11? Care about wildlife and the environment? Why not join the KITE Club, run by the Tameside Countryside Ranger Service. New members are always welcome at the monthly activity morning on the first Saturday of the month [10am - noon]
Where? Park Bridge Heritage Centre, Ashton (just
off the A627 Oldham Road)Contact 0161 330 9613 [ Events Index ]
Church-based activities
Welbeck Street Wednesday Lunch
A freshly prepared, home-cooked main meal, dessert and a pot of tea for just £2.50 per person - served in a friendly and happy atmosphere
When? Wednesdays Time 12 - 1pm Where? Welbeck Street Baptist Church, Ashton [behind
the court buildings]Contact Helen: 01457 836 100 [ Events Index ]
Community groups and services
Tameside Retired Teachers Association
All retired teachers - and friends - are welcome to join the monthly meetings, usually on the third Thursday of the month
Next meeting Thursday 16 April: subject - Holidays for
the over 50s: speaker James Pinder [Please
note: this is a change of subject and speaker
from the programme previously advertised]Venue Stalybridge Civic Hall (the former Market
Hall). Free parking is available next to
the hallContact Secretary Marion Crabtree: 0161 338 8718;
membership secretary James Pinder: 0161
370 3166; e-mail tameside.retiredteachers@yahoo.co.uk
Topaz @ Mind Well Being Centre...
Events and activities over the next few weeks include...
Aerobics 'legs, bums and tums' - starting Monday 23
March, 1.30 - 2.30pm, continuing as a drop-in
sessionArt and craft a chance to try out art and craft with any
type of material - four Tuesdays, 24 March
- 21 April, 10.30am-12.30pm [all materials
provided]Get creative a sculpture modelling course to develop your
creative talents - starting Friday 17 AprilLearn French in a relaxed atmosphere, covering a variety
of topics - Thursdays, 23 April - 25 June,
10.30am-noon, £1.50 per sessionRegular sessions include the Routes to Work Outreach Session
on the last Thursday of every month, 1-3pm
- a supported employment service for people
with disabilities, mental health, drug and/or
alcohol issues. On alternate Wednesdays,
10am - 12 noon, there is information and
advice to buy the care you want with a Direct
PaymentMore information Please feel free to pop in: Topaz @ Mind
Well Being Centre is at 216 - 218 Katherine
Street, Ashton. Alternatively: you can call
0161 330 9223, e-mail: office@tgmind.co.uk
or visit www.topaz-ashton.org
Tameside CAB
The Citizens Advice service is using a £10 million funding boost from the Government to extend its opening hours - which will ensure even more people can benefit from its free, independent and impartial advice on issues such as: redundancy, job seekers' allowance, council tax and fuel debts, rent arrears to private landlords and bankruptcy
Where? 9 George Street, Ashton Now open Monday and Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm; Wednesday
9.30am-2-30pm; Thursday 10am-12noon. Reception
open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. [Friday: pre-booked
appointments only]Outreach surgeries The CAB holds weekly advice sessions around
Tameside including: Haughton Green - at
the Health Centre, Tatton Road, Weds 9am-noon;
and Newton - at 35 Acresfield Road, Thurs
9am-noonMore information CAB manager Susan Riley says: "As people
on low and moderate incomes are struggling
to make ends meet at a time of increasing
uncertainty about the security of their
jobs and incomes, access to reliable, high
quality, free, independent advice has never
been more vital."Contact 0161 330 2156 (limited hours); website: www.tamesidecab.org.uk
Harmony Healing Group...
is a charity organisation looking for volunteer qualified healers to help with their weekly healing sessions. Qualities needed are compassion, understanding, discretion and dedication
When? The group meets every Wednesday, 12-3pm Where? Ashton Town Hall Contact Group leader Sandra Williams: 0161 432 1184
Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Service
Volunteer Centre Tameside - as a registered Criminal Records Bureau 'umbrella body' - is able to help groups and organisations through the process of applying for CRB checks on staff and volunteers. If your group or organisation works with children or vulnerable adults, it may be necessary for paid staff and volunteers to undergo CRB checks. The aim is to help organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector make safer recruitment choices by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain areas of work, especially when it may involve contact with children or other vulnerable members of society
The next step If you would like to take advantage of the
CRB Disclosure Service offered by Volunteer
Centre Tameside you will be required to
sign an agreement outlining the roles and
responsibilities of your organisation. A
fee of £46 is payable for staff checks,
in addition to registration fee of £20.
Volunteer checks carry no fee but are still
subject to a £10 administrative charge
payable to Volunteer Centre Tameside. For
more information about the Criminal Records
Bureau visit www.crb.org.ukContact Riona Doidge at Volunteer Centre Tameside:
0161 339 2345 or e-mail: riona@tamesidevb.org.uk
Debt advice @ Tameside Housing Options Centre
Help is at hand for anyone facing homelessness due to debt on rent, a mortgage or any other loan whether secured on a home or not.The service is delivered in partnership with Tameside Council’s Welfare Rights team. It is free, independent, confidential advice and provides support and assistance with debt problems
When? Opening hours: 10am-3pm [Mon-Fri]; telephone
enquiries: 9am-5pm [Mon-Thurs], 9am-4pm
[Fri]Where? Tameside Housing Options Centre, 119 - 125
Old Street, AshtonContact 0161 331 2700, freephone 0808 202 0900, e-mail:
housingoptions@newcharter.co.uk
Hurst Community Centre - luncheon club
There are currently a few spare places for anyone over 60 who would like a hot meal each weekday, as well as an opportunity to make new friends
Latest news A new electric shutter has been fitted at
the centre, for easier access. Alan Fish,
the centre chairman, said the shutter -
funded by a 'Community Foundation' grant
- had made a big difference, especially
for older peopleWhen? Monday to Friday Where? Hurst Community Centre, Kings Road, Ashton More information Pauline is now the regular cook - taking
over from Pat Lees, who has recently retired
after 25 years' service.Contact 0161 342 2443 or visit www.tameside.gov.uk/luncheonclubs
Hurst Community Centre - rooms available
The centre can host groups of all sizes from three or four up to 200 - also available is a fully equipped production theatre
Where? Hurst Community Centre, Kings Road, Ashton Contact Alan Fish, centre chairman: 0161 330 0305
or visit www.hurstcomcentre.co.uk .
Longdendale WI...
have moved to a new meeting place .. Mottram Cricket Club on Broadbottom Road - continuing as before on the second Monday of every month [7.45pm]
More information It is hoped that the move to Mottram Cricket
Club will encourage new members from Mottram,
Hattersley, Roe Cross and HollingworthContact Julie: 0161 366 6556 or Janet: 01457 763
319
NEW: for mums of premature babies
A new Tameside group
Venue Rosehill Children's Centre. Rosehill Road,
Ashton.Contact Karen Williams, via e-mail: tedsgroup@hotmail.co.uk
Oldham Nightstop - volunteers needed...
to provide emergency, safe accommodation for homeless young people aged 16 - 25 who are referred by recognised agencies such as Connexions, local colleges and housing organisations. The young people allowed onto the scheme will only have low level support needs - Nightstop cannot accept anyone whose needs are high. The accommodation provided by volunteers is for one or possibly two nights until a suitable alternative is found
More information Volunteers will need to have a spare room
in their home and can provide a young person
with a hot meal, the use of a bath or shower,
and a breakfast in the morning. All volunteers
are CRB checked and trained, and all expenses
are paid. Nightstop is managed by the Depaul
Trust - a charity for homeless young peopleContact Julie Thomas, Oldham Nightstop Co-ordinator:
0845 602 2509; e-mail: oldham.nightstop@depaultrust.org
PHAB @ Loxley House, Dukinfield...
a group of young adults (18 +) who meet twice a month to enjoy each others’ company and to socialise. PHAB - physically handicapped and able-bodied - is a national charity with groups around the country. Loxley House is a fully adapted building so access is not a problem. The group is run by an elected members committee who are encouraged to be as independent as possible, and they are supported by volunteers as necessary. (All volunteers are CRB checked.) They help with the planning of a varied programme of speakers on all kinds of subjects from astronomy to local history, fire prevention to personal safety. Also: craft sessions such as card making, paint a pot, or dough art, cookery demonstrations, quizzes, discos, treasure hunts and barbecues. Outings are arranged from time to time, including ten pin bowling, a canal boat sail, a trip to Manchester for the Wheel and Christmas Markets, as well as residential weekends in the Lakes or Wales. So if you want some fun with like- minded friends then why not give it a go?
When? Regular evening meetings on the first and
third Monday of each monthCost £2.50 per session, except for outings Interested? Ruth or Gerry Cooper on 0161 368 4754
SAMM - Support After Murder & Manslaughter
SAMM has a network of local groups and contacts who have been bereaved through murder or manslaughter. There is a national helpline: 0845 872 3440 (calls charged at the local rate) and a website: www.samm.org.uk
Local contact Sheila Hannam-Andrews: 0161 330 8728; e-mail
sheila.hannam-andrews@hotmail.com
TAFWA - Tameside African Families Welfare Association...
based in Hyde, working for the community, bringing together dispersed African families and helping them to access mainstream services in Tameside. TAFWA has created the borough's first African Families Centre, which offers practical support for reducing isolation and loneliness, building self-confidence and developing skills for active participation socially and in the workplace. Other areas of activity include health promotion, a befriending and support service for the elderly, cultural support for children & young people in schools - and a dedicated newsletter which goes out to African families in the area
Where? TAFWA African Families Centre, 30 Dowson
Road, HydeContact 0161 285 5667 or 07817 314 941; e-mail: ta_familieswelfareassociation@yahoo.com
TASCA support group...
Tameside Action for Social Communication and Autism - for families with children who have autism, communication and social difficulties. The group is run by parents and is entirely voluntary
Regular meetings Slide and Seek, Hyde, have kindly opened
their doors free of charge for the TASCA
support group to meet on the first Tuesday
of the month. While the children play, parents
and other family members can relax and chat
with others who are in the same situation.Time 6.15 - 8.15pm Contact To find out more, speak to Val Bayley: 07931
466 417; e-mail: tasca4u@ntlworld.com or
visit www.tasca.org.uk
Tameside Carers Centre...
provides information, advice, support and advocacy to any adult caring for a Tameside resident who could not remain independent without their input. The centre also organises trips, activities, support groups, courses and small grants to enable the carers to take a break. The Carer's Card Scheme ensures there is a contingency plan in the event of a carer being unable to continue to care because of an accident or sudden illness
Contact Tameside Carers Centre: 0161 342 3344; e-mail:
carerscentre@tameside.gov.uk
Tameside Metal Detecting Club...
is offering a FREE rescue service if you've lost a metal item - valuable or otherwise - in your garden, lawn or in a field. Club members have a 40% success rate of recovering lost items. They are also keen to hear from any farmers who would like a search to be carried out on their land
Contact To find out more, contact Lyn: 0161 285 6614 [ Events Index ]
Concerts
Romanian choir in Ashton
'A New Song - It's Time' - touring the country, playing favourite folk music with traditional instruments.The group has a wide variety of styles and sound, including country, southern gospel, hymns, and contemporary
Date Wednesday 29 April Time 7.30pm Venue Welbeck Street Baptist Church, Ashton Admission Free - but a collection will be taken at
the end of the nightContact 01457 870 511 or 01457 836 100 [ Events Index ]
Conservation projects
Get stuck in...
Help protect and improve your local countryside, keep fit, make friends and get outdoors - Tameside Countryside rangers organise regular conservation days. All events are free and open to everyone over the age of 18. You don't need to have any previous experience of this kind of work - just a willingness to join in and learn new skills. Decide when you would like to go along and contact the Rangers in advance which helps with the planning, so they will know how many people to expect
More information A full programme of events is available.
You can view the dates online and download
a copy at www.tameside.gov.uk (look for
'Conservation Days'). Alternatively, you
can phone the Tameside Countryside Rangers
and they will post one to you...Contact For a copy of the latest programme, or to
book your place on one of the conservation
days, contact the rangers: 0161 330 9613
Youth Conservation Group...
for young people aged 11-18 who would like to get involved in countryside conservation, take part in practical activities and get out and about with the Tameside Countryside Rangers, on the first Saturday of each month
Contact Tameside Countryside Ranger Service: 0161
330 9613[ Events Index ]
Countryside
Would You Weave It?
Spring is the time when nature is at its most bouncy and bendy! Here's a chance to try some bending and weaving outdoors with natural materials, to create a woven piece of art
Date Thursday 16 April Time 12 - 3pm Venue Lymefield Visitor Centre, off Lower Market
Street, BroadbottomContact Tameside Countryside Rangers: 0161 330 9613
Wheels on the Trail...
A short bike ride along the Tameside section of the Trans-Pennine Trail, starting with the Haughton Dale Local Nature Reserve - a wildlife haven down in the valley between Denton and Hyde where relics of our industrial heritage lie hidden. The route will take you through meadows and woodlands, past the Peak Forest canal and up onto the Trans Pennine Trail where it follows the old railway from Apethorn to Godley. The line was closed in the 1970s but has now been restored for use by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Wild flowers - and some which have escaped from gardens - now flourish in the old ballast and cutting banks. Whether it’s the flowers, birds and butterflies, or the history of the area there will be plenty to see and hear about whilst enjoying some leisurely exercise...
Date Sunday 19 April Start 1.30pm, car park at the bottom of Meadow
Lane, Haughton GreenContact Tameside Countryside Rangers: 0161 330 9613
Tameside Countryside Rangers...
publish a full-colour leaflet, which includes events and activities at the Park Bridge and Lymefield visitor centres, Werneth Low and Stalybridge country parks and other places of interest in the Tameside countryside. You can pick up your FREE copy at libraries, information centres etc or download at www.tameside.gov.uk/events/countryevents.php3
Contact Tameside Countryside Rangers: 0161 330 9613 [ Events Index ]
Easter holiday activities
Multi sport camps
For boys and girls aged 8 to 12 interested in trying a variety of sports - basketball, cricket, netball, rugby, tennis, rounders and lots of fun games and competitions
Dates Mon 6 - Thurs 9 April and Tues 14- Friday
17 April.Ashton Oxford Park Community Centre, Pottinger Street.
Contact Robert Skeldon: 07976 073 598Denton Two Trees High School Droylsden Medlock Leisure Centre Stalybridge Copley Centre More information Tameside Sports Development: 0161 609 1277,
or visit www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/development
Tennis
For boys and girls aged 8 to 12 who would like to learn the basics of tennis or develop their skills in court play, forehand, serving, volleying and tactical play
When? Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 April and Tuesday
14 - Thursday 16 AprilWhere? Priory Tennis Club, Mottram Road, Stalybridge Contact To book a place on the course, contact Michael
Atherfold: 07984 973 887
Cricket
For boys and girls aged 8 to 12, a course structured around bowling, batting and fielding skills - with an emphasis on competition
When? Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 April Where? Hyde Technology School More information Tameside Sports Development: 0161 609 1277,
or visit www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/development
Multi sports for young people with a disability
For boys and girls aged 11 to 19, a fully inclusive camp providing fun games and a variety of sports and competitions
When? Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 April Where? Bennett Street Youth and Community Centre,
Lower Bennett Street, HydeMore information Tameside Sports Development: 0161 609 1277,
or visit www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/development[ Events Index ]
Family events
Rail Road 2009...
Tame Valley Scout Council's model rail and road transport show - an annual event in aid of Scout funds - lots to see and do for all the family including model layouts (in all scales), vintage and veteran motorcycles and vehicles, Thomas the Tank Engine, modelling and colouring competitions, displays, craft stalls, trade stands, refreshments
Date Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 April Time 10am - 5pm (Sat), 10am-4.30pm (Sun) Venue Astley Sports College, Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield
- with full disabled access and plenty of
free car parkingAdmission £3 adults, £1.50 children, £7
family ticket (2 adults + 2 children)Contact Tom Lowther: 0161 338 5097, mobile: 07719
259 638; e-mail: thomas.lowther@btinternet.com
Tulip Sunday family fun day
Attractions will include an RSPCA dog show, birds of prey, the Living Jungle (creepy crawlies!), clay workshop, circus skills, children's funfair, sports tournament, bowls coaching, face painting, balloon making and magic, gardeners' question time, fun and fitness for kids, arts and crafts, entertainers, music from Carrbrook Brass Band - and last but not least, Tameside Radio!
Date Sunday 3 May Time 12 - 4pm Venue Stamford Park, on the border of Ashton and
StalybridgeAdmission Free Contact Mark Porter: 0161 338 2394; e-mail: mark.porter@tameside.gov.uk [ Events Index ]
Health and fitness
Health Walks - Ashton
A series of walks, going out and about in the countryside around Ashton. All four routes are fairly flat and taken at a pace suitable for inexperienced walkers - and the maximum distance is 3.5 miles. You don't need walking boots but stout footwear is recommended. The next few events are as follows...
Peak Forest Canal Wednesday 22 April, 11am from Portland Basin Contact Azara: 0161 343 8162, e-mail Azara.azam@tameside.gov.uk;
or George: 0161 320 0430, e-mail: gicope@ntlworld.com
Health Walks - Audenshaw, Droylsden, Mossley...
short, guided walks aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for older people as well as being suitable for people of varying abilities. The weekly walks are between one and three miles long, which can be taken at your own pace and are ideal for people who are not used to taking regular exercise. Each walk is led by a qualified walk leader
Audenshaw Thursdays, 1pm, meet at Fairfield Railway
StationDroylsden Saturdays, 11am, meet at Medlock Leisure
CentreMossley Wednesdays, 2pm, Roaches Lock pub car park Cost All walks are free of charge. Contact For further information contact Tameside
Sports Development on 0161 609 1277 or visit:
www.tameside.gov.uk/getactive
Health Walks - Dukinfield, Hyde, Stalybridge...
short, guided walks aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for older people as well as being suitable for people of varying abilities. The weekly walks are between one and three miles long, which can be taken at your own pace and are ideal for people who are not used to taking regular exercise. Each walk is led by a qualified walk leader
Dukinfield Tuesdays, 10am, meet at the Monument in Globe
SquareHyde Mondays, 10.30am, meet at Pensioners House,
Grafton StreetStalybridge Mondays, 1pm, meet at Copley Leisure Centre Cost All walks are free of charge. Contact For further information contact Tameside
Sports Development on 0161 609 1277 or visit:
www.tameside.gov.uk/getactive
Multi Sports: 50-plus
An opportunity for older people to experience a variety of sport and physical activities that they may not have tried before. Each session lasts for two hours and includes a sport activity and another type of activity. Following the six week introductory period, participants will be provided with details of local clubs and classes that they can attend to continue with their chosen activity if they so wish.
Where? Oxford Park Sports Centre, Ashton (Friday
10.30am - 12.30noon); Copley Leisure Centre,
Stalybridge (Saturday 12noon - 2pm); also
at Medlock Leisure Centre, Droylsden and
Longdendale Recreation CentreCost All sessions are free of charge. Contact For more information, contact Tameside Sports
Development: 0161 609 1277 or visit: www.tameside.gov.uk/getactive
FREE swimming for the over 60s...
is now available at Tameside pools. You should register at your local pool where you will be asked to fill in an application form and provide proof of identity and age. You will receive a welcome pack including a swimming pool locker token and swimming bag
Where? Swimming pools in Ashton: 0161 330 1179;
Denton: 0161 336 1900; Dukinfield: 0161
330 5208; Copley Centre [Stalybridge]: 0161
303 8118; Medlock Leisure Centre [Droylsden]:
0161 370 3070Please note Hyde Pool is currently closed for refurbishing
and is not scheduled to reopen until late
springMore information Tameside Council, in partnership with Tameside
Sports Trust, signed up to a new Government
initiative to offer free swimming for those
aged 60 and over. Cllr David Sweeton, project
head for sport and leisure at Tameside Council,
says: "Swimming is a tremendous way
for older people to boost their fitness
and mobility levels. We hope the scheme
will encourage more residents in the borough
to participate in swimming by ensuring that
cost is not a barrier."Contact For opening times, contact your local pool
or visit www.tamesidesportstrust.com - where
you can also download a 'free swimming'
application form[ Events Index ]
Leisure activities
[updated] Meditation classes
Regular classes are now taking place in Denton, including guided meditations and talks on different topics, arranged by a Buddhist meditation centre in Uppermill. Class teacher Kelsang Tumo says: "Meditation is the best way to relax, overcome stress and gain inner peace of mind." The classes are open to everyone, whatever their age, background or beliefs
When? Wednesday evenings, starting 22 April Time 7 - 8pm Where? The Festival Hall, Peel Street, Denton Contact if you would like more information about
the classes, contact the Buddhist centre
in Uppermill: 01457 877 406; e-mail meditate@tsepagmecentre.org
or visit the websitewww.tsepagmecentre.org.
Jays Belly Dance group
meet once a week at Aldwinians rugby club - just off Droylsden Road, Audenshaw.
When? Wednesday evenings, 7.45 - 8.45pm Contact Community dance coach Jane Wood: jane.wood@tameside.gov.uk
Line dancing with the Strutting Stars...
Classes take place as follows:
Mondays Denton Labour Club, Ashton Road - new beginners'
class 7pm, intermediate/advanced class from
8pmWednesdays Denton West End Club, Grosvenor Street, from
8pmContact Gillian - UKA / CWDC [Country Western Dance
Council] instructor: 0161 374 1126; e-mail:
gilliananddave@ntlworld.com
Writers Reign...
is a well-established writers' circle in the Tameside area, founded over 20 years ago, currently looking for new members. The circle includes writers of every kind covering a wide variety of subjects and writing styles, offering each other constructive, friendly feedback.
When? Regular meetings on Monday evenings (except
the first of the month), 7.30 - 9.30pm.
All you need is a pen, some paper and an
interest in writing - and if you run out
of inspiration, the bar is always handy!Where? Stalybridge Labour Club, Acres Lane [the
meeting room is wheelchair accessible]Contact Celia Meade: jc_meade@lineone.net
Ashton-under-Lyne Photographic Society...
is staging its 2009 exhibition of members' work, which will be formally opened by the Mayor of Tameside, Cllr Jack Davis
Dates Friday 17 - Saturday 18 April Times 7 - 10pm - including an audio-visual (AV)
show from 8pm on both evenings (£2
admission)Venue Hurst Community Centre, Kings Road, Ashton More information Meetings take place at Hurst Community Centre
on Thursday evenings from 8pm. Activities
include competitions, talks and practical
sessions. New members are welcomeContact Geoff Spencer: 0161 330 5259
Dig in with the Pioneer Gardening group and Community Allotment
The group has recently secured an allotment site at King George’s Allotments [off Guide Lane, Audenshaw] Thanks go to Greenscape and Cheshire Services who have recently helped to clear some of the overgrowth
Interested? If you would like in getting involved with
the Community Allotment and the Gardening
group, contact Sophie or Carl on 0161 285
4200 or e-mail carl.gurden@stpeterspartnership.com
Fishing for juniors
Claremont Gardens Angling School is planning weekly events during the summer for any youngsters aged 10 to 16, who would like to improve their angling skills
Where? Claremont Gardens, Hurst Cross More information www.catchnature.co.uk Contact Ian Bayley: 0161 336 1834; e-mail: info@catchnature.co.uk
Knit and Natter...
a new group based at Ashton Central Art Gallery for knitters to get together, share ideas and skills, get creative and have a 'right good chin wag!' It is open to anyone from experienced knitters to absolute beginners - men and women. Experienced knitters will be on hand to help you get started - or if you already have a knitting project on the go, bring it along!
When? The second and fourth Tuesday of the month Time 10am - 1pm: you can come along for the whole
three hours or just drop in - even if you
only have half an hour of your lunch break
to spareWhere? Central Art Gallery, Old Street, Ashton [above
the library]Cost? Attending Knit and Natter is completely free
of charge. Wool, knitting needles, helpful
tips and patterns, plus free tea, coffee
and cake will be availableContact Leisa Gray: 07831 709 343 or e-mail: leisa.poppsproject@hotmail.co.uk
The Backstep Boogie Club
Want to learn a new social skill, meet new people, keep fit and, most importantly, have some fun? Join the Backstep Boogie Club and learn to dance! Several dance styles are practised - including jive (ballroom jive, boogie woogie, '20s Charleston, '30s Charleston, jitterbug, modern jive, rock ‘n’ roll & swing) - there are also strolls - such as backstep boogie, jitterbug, New York, shim sham...and more besides!
When? Thursday evenings Time 7.30 - 11pm Where? Greenfield Conservative Club, Chew Valley
Road, GreenfieldContact Trina 07719 457 688; e-mail: thebackstepboogie.club
@virgin.net
The Songsters - Ashton Town Hall Singing Group...
under the 'umbrella' of the Time of Your Life Club. The Songsters - who are all pensioners or near pensionable age - go out to care homes, sheltered housing, community centres and town halls to give enjoyment to other pensioners across the borough
Rehearsals Weekly singing practice on Tuesdays Time 12.30 - 1.30pm Venue Age Concern, Bentinck Street, Ashton Interested? If you would like to join The Songsters,
you are invited to pop in any Tuesday. For
more information...Contact Cynthia: 0161 330 6070 [ Events Index ]
Library activities
Time for a Rhyme...
Songs and nursery rhymes for babies and pre-school children, their parents and carers
Mottram Mondays, 1.15 - 1.45pm @ Mottram Library,
Broadbottom Road. 01457 764144Hattersley Mondays, 2 - 2.30pm @ Hattersley Library,
Hattersley Road East. 0161 368 8515Newton Tuesdays, 1.30 - 2pm @ Newton Library, Talbot
Road. 0161 366 0290Hyde Wednesdays, 2 - 2.30pm @ Hyde Library, Union
Street. 0161 342 4450
[updated] 'Book Time for Yourself'...
Friendly and relaxing weekly book clubs - run by Tameside Libraries, especially for people aged 55 and over. There are currently five clubs across the borough - including one in HYDE, which has just moved to a different day of the week and a new time - FRIDAY mornings from 10.30am - 12noon, at the Grafton Centre [formerly Pensioners House]. The format is the same in each area: you're invited to sit back and relax for an hour of readings from books, also short stories and poems. You can chat about what you have heard - or if you prefer, just listen and enjoy! Tea and biscuits are provided. 'Book Time for Yourself' club details, area-by-area:
Mossley Wednesdays, 10.30am -12 noon @ Mossley Library
Contact: Lynne or Vicky: 01457 832 467Haughton Green Thursdays, 10 - 11.30am @ Haughton Green
Library. Contact Janet or Caron: 0161 336
7193Dukinfield Thursdays, 10,30am - 12 noon @ Dukinfield
Library. Contact Morag: 0161 330 3257Stalybridge Fridays, 10.30am - 12 noon @ Stalybridge
Library. Contact Vicky or Jemma: 0161 338
2708Hyde now on Fridays, 10.30am - 12 noon @ the Grafton
Centre (formerly Pensioners House). Contact
Anne Brewster: 0161 342 4450
Lively Library Club in Droylsden
Thanks to funding from the Opening Doors for Older People project, Tameside Libraries have launched a new monthly club for people over 55. Meetings include guest speakers and workshops, as well as the chance to meet new people, try different activities and get involved with decision making. All events are free and refreshments are available - whether you’re on your own or with a friend or partner, you're welcome to come along and join in
When? The first Wednesday of the month Time 10am Venue Droylsden Library, Manchester Road Contact 0161 370 1282 [ Events Index ]
Live music and comedy
On The Verge at the Cheshire Ring
A regular programme of events is taking shape. Future sessions include...
Date Friday 24 April - Poyzer Festival Trio featuring
Tameside music legend Darren Poyzer (£5)Date Saturday 2 May - Journeyman, five-piece band
from Manchester (£5)Date Wednesday 13 May - The Paperboys, folk rock
quintet from Canada (£7)Date Friday 29 May - Biggles Wartime Band - local
heroes: The Bonzos meet The Goons (£7)Venue The Cheshire Ring, Manchester Road, Hyde Contact 0161 368 1826 [ Events Index ]
Live music nights
Chew Valley Country Music Club
Come on down for the monthly Saturday night session! Everyone welcome
Next event Saturday 18 April: Wrangler - four-piece
country band from YorkshireVenue Greenfield Conservative Club, Chew Valley
Road, GreenfieldContact Trevor or Lynne: 01457 833 421, or visit
www.chewvalleycountry.co.uk[ Events Index ]
Local heritage and history
Open day: Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society
Volunteers will be on hand to show you the wide range of research items in the society's library and to answer any questions about family history research
Date Saturday 25 April Time 11am - 3pm Venue Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester
city centre [opposite Portland Street]Contact 0161 236 9750
Audenshaw Local History Society
Meetings take place usually on the last Monday of the month at The Boundary, Guide Bridge, from 7.30pm
Date Monday 27 April Subject Easter Folk - Brian Hallworth Date Monday 18 May [NB: a week earlier than usual] Subject Memorial History of Chadderton Hall - Michael
LawsonInterested? If you would like to join the society, contact
the secretary Muriel Roberts: 0161 320 9834,
e-mail: lonestar@sky.comMore information Visit the website www.audenshawlocalhistory.org
- includes sections devoted to local churches,
Whit walks, schools, libraries, farms, pubs
and more besides
Tameside History Club
Future subjects include the Scuttler gangs of Victorian Manchester, the Victorian Muslim Mayor of Stalybridge, the pioneer nurse of Lake Hospital and Parish Registers for Family History. Refreshments available
When? Monthly, on a Wednesday evening, from 7pm Where? Tameside Local Studies & Archive Centre,
Ashton [Central Library building, entrance
via Cotton Street]Contact 0161 342 4242 [ Events Index ]
Museums and galleries
Photography @ Central Art Gallery
Two exhibitions in one featuring the work of photographer Will Woods. West of Here documents a retirement village built in the late '50s on the borders of Cheshire and Merseyside. The second exhibition - The Penumbral Landscape showcases images of eerie and 'semi wild' areas in the Mersey Valley, Berlin and Paris
When? Until Saturday 9 May Open Tues, Weds, Fri 10am - 12.30pm and 1-5pm;
Thurs 1-7.30pm; Sat 9am -12.30pm and 1-4pm
[closed Sun & Mon]Venue Central Art Gallery, Old Street, Ashton [library
building]Admission Free More information Will Woods has previously exhibited across
the North West and is currently studying
for a MA in Photography at the University
of Brighton.Contact Marie Knudsen, Curator of Art, Tameside Museums
and Galleries: 0161 343 2878
The Museum of the Manchester Regiment...
is hosting a special exhibition - Life on the Veldt: The Story of the Regiment’s Fight in South Africa 1899-1902. During this period the British were at war in South Africa. The exhibition shows what caused the war and how it developed. It tells some of the experiences of Manchester Regiment men who served during the War
When? Until Saturday 27 June, Monday to Saturday Open 10am - 4pm Where? The Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton
Town HallMore information Contact the curator Garry Smith: 0161 342
2254 or e-mail: garry.smith1@tameside.gov.uk
You can also visit the online exhibition
at www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/mom/exhibitions
The Rutherford Gallery...
dedicated to renowned local artist Harry Rutherford - works on display will span his entire artistic career, many of which have never been on public display before. One of his most famous works is Northern Saturday - his wonderfully atmospheric picture of Hyde Market in 1948. To accompany the exhibition space there is a designated education room which will provide opportunities for school and community groups to learn about Rutherford and develop their own artistic skills
Opening times Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10am -5pm; Wed: 1- 7pm;
Sat: 9am -4pm. Closed Sunday and MondayWhere? Hyde Library, Union Street Admission Free More information Harry Rutherford was born in Denton in 1903
and for much of his life was based in Hyde.
He studied at the Manchester School of Art
where he was a contemporary of LS Lowry.
For more about his life and work, go to
www.tameside.gov.ukFor schools To arrange an art workshop session at the
Rutherford Gallery, contact Katie Kennedy:
0161 343 2878[ Events Index ]
Music and the arts
Alderley Edge Music, Speech and Drama Festival 2009
Now in its 101st year, the festival aims to encourage and provide an opportunity "for young children to express themselves through music, speech and drama and to showcase and nurture this talent in the performing arts."
Festival dates Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May More information Keith Lowe: 07810 562 909 Contact For a copy of the syllabus, e-mail vicechair@alderleyedgefestival.com
or download at www.alderleyedgefestival.com[ Events Index ]
Paranormal investigations
Shadow Seekers: monthly meeting
Tameside's resident paranormal group are a non-profit, dedicated team who all share the same common interest of the paranormal, investigating "haunted" locations, hoping to obtain the 100% proof that ghosts really do exist. Equipment used in investigations is displayed at each meeting - and there is an opportunity to learn more about them before arranging your first location visit. Meetings also include: special clairvoyant sessions with the Shadowseekers' team mediums - and much more. Anyone over 18 will be welcome and there is no membership fee
When? The third Tuesday of each month Where? The Roe Cross Inn, Mottram Contact 0161 231 8917; mobile: 07807 515 816, or
visit the website www.shadowseekers.co.uk[ Events Index ]
RSPCA - cats and kittens appeal
[updated] Can you give Mo-Jo a good home?
Mo-Jo is a 3 year old white and black male who has been looked after by the local RSPCA for over 3 months. Heather, one of the branch volunteers, told us: "We feel he is being overlooked as he has a hare-lip, which actually does not affect him in any way. It does, however, give him a permanent comical expression which is very endearing. He has a fantastic personality and is very laid back. He adores people and having a knee to settle down on is the ultimate pleasure for him"
Good news! Tiddles, the long-haired tortoiseshell who
was featured here recently has finally found
a new home after lodging for seven months
at the RSPCA catteryMore information The branch - run entirely by volunteers -
has been busier than ever during the past
year, which, sadly, may be due to the current
economic climate. More and more animals
- especially cats and kittens - are being
abandoned or allowed to stray as their owners
cannot afford to care for them as they tighten
the 'purse strings'Contact If you can offer a good home to Mo-Jo or
one of the many other cats and kittens being
cared for the Tameside and Glossop RSPCA
branch, contact Doris: 07977 757 273 or
visit the website: www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk[ Events Index ]
Schools' activities
StART 09...
Tameside's annual primary schools' art exhibition
When? Until Wednesday 22 April Venue Astley Cheetham Gallery, Stalybridge Contact Marie Knudsen: 0161 343 2878; e-mail: marie.knudsen@tameside.gov.uk [ Events Index ]
Social clubs
Gee Cross Over 50s Club
Regular activities include artists and bingo on alternate weeks
When? Monday nights Time 7.30 - 10.30pm Venue The Apethorn pub, Knott Lane, Gee Cross Contact John Bent: 0161 351 7011; e-mail: john_bent7@yahoo.co.uk
Recycled Teenagers - club for the over-55s
Come along and enjoy the company of friends old and new. Activities include day trips & nights out, and guest speakers from the local NHS Trust, Age Concern, Opening Doors for Older People and similar organisations. Everyone welcome
When? Tuesdays Time 1-3pm Where? Old Droylsden Social Club - the former Droylsden
Labour Club - Manchester Road, DroylsdenContact For more information, speak to Joyce Wilding:0161
370 9727[ Events Index ]
Sports clubs
AFC Stanley under 12s: new players needed
The club - based in Dukinfield - is offering aspiring young players an opportunity to play regular football and to become valued members of the team, playing in the East Manchester Junior Football League
Training AFC Stanley meet for training at Astley Sports
College, Dukinfield on Mondays, 7- 8pmMatches are usually on Sunday morning or afternoon,
depending on pitch availabilityInterested? Contact Chris Poole: 07985 989 632.
Dukinfield Tigers JFC...
organises Girls Only training sessions on Monday evenings, open to all girls aged 6-11. Please wear shin pads and non-marking trainers. The club is also on the lookout for anyone interested in helping with coaching various age groups
Time 6.30 - 7.30pm Venue Astley Sports College, Dukinfield More information Visit www.dukinfieldtigers.com Contact The club secretary on 07779 916 381 or e-mail:
dukitigers@tiscali.co.uk[ Events Index ]
St George's Day
Tameside celebrations - Saturday 18 and Thursday 23 April
A giant smoke-breathing dragon will lead a parade through Ashton town centre to launch this Saturday's big event. Festivities wll be taking place in the Civic Square in front of the Town Hall. There will be musical performances throughout the afternoon from Manchester Camerata Brass Ensemble and Adamson Military Band, dance performances from Stockport Morris Men, and much more besides...
Date Saturday 18 April Time 11.50am - arriving at Ashton Town Hall at
12 noon, for the official welcome by the
Mayor, Cllr Jack DavisDate Thursday 23 April Time from 12 noon on St George's Day itself, there
will again be lots of entertainment happening
in the Civic Square. Stilt walkers will
be handing out silk red roses - teams of
knights and squires will also be helping
to spread the St George's Day spirit, taking
the roses out to people in all the Tameside
town centresContact Tameside Arts and Events Team: 0161 342 4144;
web: www.tameside.gov.uk/pressreleases/stgeorgesday[ Events Index ]
Tameside Music Academy
Classes for all ages
TMA is an accredited music academy for the people of Tameside. Community music classes and workshops are available for all ages and abilities, for schools and community groups, within the centre [at Roe Cross in Mottram] and through outreach projects. The fun and educational classes are designed to encourage people from all backgrounds to become involved in music at a level to suit their needs. Many community classes are free of charge
More information Group leaders - contact Paul Ladley: 01457
766 888 to discuss how Tameside Music Academy
can help your group. Details can be found
online at: tamesidemusicacademy.org
Individuals and small groups
TMA, based at Roe Cross, Mottram, is open in the evening, weekends and school holidays for individual and small group music tuition, band rehearsals and performances. The charity-led music academy has a full state-of-the-art recording studio available at subsidised prices, with expert one-to-one tutors in guitar, drums and percussion, piano and singing. The centre is the authorised Rockschool curriculum provider and examination centre for the area
More information If you have ambitions of making a career
out of music or are already in a band and
need some rehearsal space or recording time,
phone Andy Giblin: 01457 766 888 to discuss
how Tameside Music Academy can help you
get started
Places available...
to learn guitar, drums, piano and singing. The academy, based at Roe Cross, Mottram, teaches beginners through to professionals and covers all aspects of music tuition. One to one and small group classes are now available at subsidised rates.
More information To find out how you can get started, speak
to Sam C Lees: 01457 766 888
Tutors wanted
TMA is looking to recruit the very best music, dance and DJing tutors in the region. The charity-led music academy based at Roe Cross in Mottram has vacancies for grade 8 music tutors on all instruments, as well as a dance teacher and DJ mentor
More information For more details of these opportunities,
phone Sam C Lees: 01457 766 888 or visit
the website: tamesidemusicacademy.org[ Events Index ]
Theatre shows and events
Witchfinder comes to Mossley
Martin Roche’s monumental new musical, inspired by the Pendle witch trials of the 17th century is the latest production by Mossley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. Witchfinder combines historical fact with gritty, romantic fiction, in a story that illustrates, vividly, the tragic reality of the witch trials, with the benefit of a moving musical score
Date Monday 20 - Saturday 25 April Venue George Lawton Hall, Mossley Tickets available from G & A Doubleday Newsmarket,
Lees Road, Mossley: 01457 832 597 or...Contact Bookings secretary Susan Fletcher: 0161 633
3062
Inspector Drake and the Black Widow
If you are in need of a 'right good laugh', don't miss this latest production by Hyde Little Theatre. It's a brand new play by David Tristram - suitable for all ages and best described as 'a complete farce!'
Date Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 April Time 7.45pm Venue The Festival Theatre, Corporation Street,
HydeMore information For ticket details, contact Trevor Haughton:
0161 430 7556
Starseekers - Centre Players: Last Tango In Whitby
A Mike Harding play with lots of laughter and heart-warming humour. Each winter the ‘Golden Age Club’ goes on holiday in Whitby. New friends are made and old friendships renewed. This year, Pat is on her own - she's a widow now, but it’s never too late to fall in love...
Date Thursday 23 - Saturday 25 April Time 7.30pm Venue Hurst Community Centre, Kings Road, Ashton Tickets £5 Contact Linda: 07946 345 213
Theatre Royal Onward...
the campaign to reopen the historic Theatre Royal, Hyde. Watch this space for details of the group's latest fundraising events
More information Letters of support are needed from as many
people as possible to show that the Theatre
Royal is needed as a theatre and a centre
for the arts in general. Write to Pat Jackson,
8 Coppice Close, Woodley, Stockport SK6
1JH. Website: www.theatreroyalhyde.org[ Events Index ]
Village News
[updated] Spring edition
The Village News is Haughton Green and Denton's original community newspaper, written and put together mainly by children and young people, with members of the community writing in and contributing. Since it started, in 2002, The Village News has donated 100% of all money raised to Willow Wood Hospice. Every penny raised from this edtion will again go to the hospice
Latest news After being put back two weeks, the deadline
for the spring edition has now been set
for Friday 17 April. Editor George Newton
says: "We are very much a community
organisation and love to involve the community,
so if you have any local concerns, stories,
queries or compliments, we would love to
hear them."Contact George Newton: e-mail: the.villagenews@yahoo.co.uk [ Events Index ]
Volunteer training schemes
Volunteering for the over 50s
Tameside CAB - as part of Tameside Older People’s Partnership - is running a training programme specifically for people over 50. To find out more about volunteering, you are invited to go along to one of the regular 'taster' days...
Where? Tameside CAB, 9 George Street, Ashton More information You can phone 0161 331 2919; or visit www.tamesidecab.org.uk [ Events Index ]
Youth organisations
Stagedoor youth theatre group...
is based in Denton and has been running for just over a year, offering drama, dance and singing to 8-18 year-olds. The group has been selected to perform at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 17 May, along with other young performers from across the country
Appeal for help Stagedoor needs to raise £1,800 to
pay for coach transport to London. They
are looking for someone, perhaps a local
business or some other organisation to sponsor
the group. All donations will be gratefully
receivedMore information The group is a non-profit-making business,
run by volunteers, offering two classes
per week at a cost of £5 per session.
This regular income is put back into the
business in order to put on shows every
quarterContact Joanne: 0161 320 9774, website: www.stagedoortheatreschool.com
Adult volunteers needed...
to help with the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides who meet at St John's Church Hall, Dukinfield. Over 60 girls currently attend the groups, taking part in a wide range of activities from traditional arts and crafts and games, to archery, and rock climbing, pop concerts and ice skating - but more help is urgently needed to ensure that the groups can offer the Guiding experience to girls who are currently on their waiting lists
Interested? If you would like to know more, or to offer
your help, speak to Colleen Roberts: 0161
336 2922 or Diane Hughes: 0161 344 1381
Beaver Scouts 'swimming' across to Cubs
If you are aged 6 to 8 and live in the Hurst area of Ashton, there's never been a better time to join the Beaver Scouts! Several members of the 2nd/1st Hurst colony will soon be 'swimming upstream' into the Cubs - leaving spare places which need to be filled as quickly as possible
More information For details of Beaver Scout activities in
Hurst - and elsewhere in Tameside - phone
Alan Fish on the Scouts Helpline number:
0161 330 0305
Girlguiding Ashton...
has almost 400 members in the Ashton and Audenshaw area - which includes Rainbows, Brownies and Guides - they need more leaders to help with the build-up to the centenary celebrations for Girlguiding UK in 2010 - and further into the future!
Contact Division commissioner Gillian Lewis: 07752
499 922; e-mail ashtonguides@hotmail.com;
website: www.ashtongirlguiding.org
Join the adventure of Scouting
The newly formed 2nd Ashton Scout group is now up and running, with Beaver Scouts [boys and girls, aged six to eight] and Cub Scouts [aged eight to ten and a half] meeting on Thursday evenings and Scouts [aged ten and a half to 14] on Monday evenings
Where? The new group is based at at The Pavilion,
Oxford Park, in Ashton's West EndAppeal for help Volunteers are needed to help run the business
side of things - the management of the group’s
fundraising, the spending of funds, recruitment
of leaders, insurance, and behind-the-scenes
administrationHistory 2nd Ashton Scout group was formed around
100 years ago in Audenshaw and had many
bases around in the area. It closed when
the Methodist church was demolished about
six years ago. With the help of the local
people, St Peters Partnership and the Community
Development Team, the group has now been
revivedMore information Week in, week out, Scout groups across Tameside
offer challenging and exciting activities
to youngsters from the age of 6. If you
are aged 6 or over and would like to join
the adventure of Scouting as a Beaver, Cub,
Scout, Explorer, leader or helper, get in
touch with your nearest Scout group.Contact Alan Fish on the Scouts Helpline number:
0161 330 0305[ Events Index ]