Milnrow & Newhey March 2016

Local Area Forums:-
The next Milnrow, Newhey & Firgrove Local Area Forum will be held
on Thursday 24th March 2016
from 7.00pm at Milnrow Cricket Club, Harbour Lane, Milnrow.
If you have any issues or concerns please come along to air your
views. You can help to make a difference in your community.
Please note that dates and times of these meetings are subject to
change so please do not hesitate to contact your Local Townships
and Engagement Officer, Tracey Knight, for Pennines on 01706
922227, who will be able to confirm dates and times of all future
Local Area Forums.
Guided Walks & Tours
The Syke Walk and Talk Group meet every Monday at 1.00 pm
and Friday 10.00am at Syke Methodist Chapel where there will be
toilet facilities and hot drinks and socialising after the walks. There
are 2 levels on the walk on Monday, a high quick walk and a slower
one. There are also three levels on a Friday. A high fast walk, an
intermediate walk and a slower one if needed. So there is something
to suit everyone and all abilities.
Springhill Hospice Events
Sunday 13th March – Spring Fair
Enjoy a great day at the 2016 Spring Fair. Over 30 stalls including
gifts, homebake, crafts, raffles and tombolas, there is something for
everyone. Free entry, 10am - 3pm at Springhill Hospice
24th April – Hospice To Hospice Walk
A fun and friendly 7 ¼ Mile Circular family walk
27th April – Women of Rochdale
Watch as the Women of Rochdale 2016 is crowned while helping
her celebrate with a four course meal and beer reception from 1pm
For further details about any Springhill Hospice events, please
contact the fundraising department on 01706 641790 or by e-mail
lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net.
Rochdale Antique Society
Rochdale Antiques Society meets at St Vincent's Hall, Caldershaw
Road, Norden, OL12 7QL at 7.30pm on 2nd Wednesday in the
month from September to May. Membership is £25 for the season,
guests £4 per visit. Always an excellent expert speaker. The next
meetings coming up are:-
9th March - Susan Romfitt (Antiques Roadshow) on' Pearls'
13th April - Tony Lonton on 'Old Sheffield Plate'
11th May - AGM followed by John Wyles on 'William Morris, a man
of many talents'.
Pottery - Classes, Parties and Groups - Norden Primary School
with Lissah Hall. Evening Classes 7-9pm Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays £12 per session. Saturdays 12-4.30 available for Classes,
Parties and Groups. Have fun, create and relax. All ages, levels and
abilities are welcome.For more information and bookings contact
Lissah on 0780 7644630 or lissah.hall@outlook.com
Advice Bureau
Advice Bureau for Councillors Allen Brett and Neil Butterworth is on
the second Saturday of every month at Butterworth Hall from 10am
to 11am. The next Advice Bureau is on Saturday 12th March from
10am to 11am at Butterworth Hall. Duncan Hannant, Labour’s
candidate in May will also be present to learn the ropes and bring a
different perspective to the table. No appointment necessary and all
are welcome. However, you can contact him anytime on 01706
641203 or 07812 220436.
Rochdale Inner Wheel Club – 4th Wednesday each Month
Rochdale Inner Wheel Club is a women's group meeting on 4th
Wednesday of each month at 7pm.They have regular speakers and
also raise funds for local, national and international charities.
For more information, contact Liz on liz@cliffview.myzen.co.uk or
check out their website at
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/innerwheel-club-of-rochdale.
Countryside and Parks
Friday, Saturday & Sunday & All Bank Holidays
Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms
Organised by Healey Dell Heritage Centre
A beautiful Victorian Tea Room with crystal chandeliers and grand
piano, serving a truly fabulous selection of luxury loose-leaf teas,
coffees, sandwiches and cakes, cream teas and full afternoon teas.
Venue: Dell Road, Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale OL12 6BG
Time: 10am-4.30pm
Enquiries: 01706 350459 or 07411234698 or refer
www.healeydellheritagecentre.org.uk
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