Milnrow & Heywood Oct 2016

Many of you may remember Newhey resident Nigel Stott, 

fondly known as ‘Mr Newhey’ or ‘Taxi Nigel’, who very sadly 

passed away recently. Many local residents have been 

asking if there could be a permanent memorial by which to 

remember this very popular local character and on page 49, 

Councillor Neil Butterworth presents his suggestion and 

invites you all to comment on this. Keep your copy of 

Streetwise handy throughout the month as the What’s On 

Pages are packed with local events taking place in the next 

few weeks. This includes a public inquiry into whether a 

further 16 massive wind turbines should be built on Scout 

Moor, commencing at 10am on 11th October. It will be 

very helpful if as many individuals as possible can attend 

the first day as this will help to highlight the level of public 

concern. 

Thanks to all the kind comments we have received over the 

Summer about the magazines – it is clear that Streetwise 

is well received by local residents and is considered to be 

the only community magazine in the area. 

Until next month…… 

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STUDENTS SPRUCE UP GARDEN AT STORE 

A popular store is looking blooming lovely when customers arrive, thanks to the 

efforts of students from Hopwood Hall College. 

For after a real community effort, United Carpets and Beds in St Mary’s Way, 

Union Street, now boasts new garden planting at the front entrance. 

Store franchisee Janis Baklanow and her staff were delighted when Rochdale 

in Business came up with the idea of recruiting the students to help. 

She said: “We’ve been planning to put in some nice plants at the front of the 

store, but we’ve been too busy with our customers to get 

round to it. 

“The Hopwood Hall students came along and worked really 

hard, digging everything over and putting in lots of plants.” 

Janis took over the store earlier this year, and she’s finding 

a keen market for her flooring and beds among local people 

keen to get good value and quality products. She stocks a 

wide range of carpets, vinyls, laminates and wood floor, 

and beds with mattresses from the British Mattress 

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Her store is one of almost 60 United Carpets across the 

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“We get a lot of local people through our doors, and 

we’ve been excited to see how nice the town looks because 

of the Rochdale in Bloom competition,” she said. 

“It’s nice that we’ve been able to get the front of the store 

looking lovely to match the rest of the town.” 

Now that Autumn is on the way, Janis and her staff – who 

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“This is the time of year when people often decide to smarten 

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Milnrow Library 

Health Walks 

Why not try a favourite walk of the Milnrow Library Walk and Talk Group that encompasses 

the beautiful countryside around Milnrow and Newhey. 

The Route is simple to follow, just a coat to protect you from any bad weather. A mobile telephone is also 

worth carrying. 

THE ROUTE 

Leaving the Library entrance turn right then right again at the Post Box, along the side passage onto Royds Street; take a left turn 

then right at Butterworth Hall past the old Waggon Inn (circa 1782) and follow the Butterworth Hall Brook all the way up Water 

Lane. On reaching Moy Hill take the underpass under the M62 motorway. This brings you onto Newfield Head Lane. 

Walk up the lane past Newfield Head House until the lane becomes a single track path, which levels off to give a magnificent 

panoramic view of Rochdale and Milnrow landscape. On the horizon one can see Scout Moor, Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and 

Hades Hill; 

Continue along until the path divides; 

take the right path over stone setts 

Continue along until the path divides; take the right path over stone setts and continue up until the path bends just prior to Rough 

Farm. Here there is a stile at the side of a steel gate. Go through the stile and down between fields to another gate with a stile 

(Tome Barn). 

Continue down this Bridleway. With tree plantations to the right, which emerges at Piethorne Brook, at Woodside with its junction 

with Huddersfield Road. Here turn left and go up the road for 50 yards, taking the footpath left back over Piethorne Brook. 

Follow this footpath through the wooded glades and along by the Brook with the Piethorne Valley Camping Site over to the right. 

You will come across two waterfalls along this path, at the end of which turn right, and then right again along Ogden Lane to its 

junction with Huddersfield Road. Look out for a Stone Circle over the wall to your right. 

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Below in the foreground Tunshill Golf Course and the M62 stretching 

up to Blackstone Edge. 

At this junction take care crossing 

Huddersfield Road because of the blind 

bend in the road, and go down 

Bethany Lane, an ancient highway. 

Pass the cottages at Barnard and at 

Bye Carr Farm take the bridleway, right 

down to Haugh Hamlet. At Haugh 

Fold, pass the Cedar Tree Restaurant, 

turn right along Haugh Lane emerging 

again on Huddersfield Road. Turn left 

and cross over the road to the Bird In 

Hand pub. Turn right and go up 

Church Street, past St Thomas Church. 

Continue through Bradley and take the 

single width path past Lower Bradley 

which leads to the Milnrow Memorial 

Park. 

Turn left before before you reach the 

park perimeter wall, and follow the 

path down past the War Memorial and 

into the park. From the park turn 

right, go under the motorway bridge 

and back down the road to the library. 

This walk is a distance of 3 1/2 miles 

and the Milnrow Library Walk and Talk 

group do it in 90 minutes. You should 

take your time and absorb the views 

and lovely scenery. 

The Walk and Talk Group meet at 

Milnrow Library for different 60 to 

90 mins walks every Monday 

leaving out at 10 am. It is free, 

friendly and everyone is welcome' 

Brenda and Geoff Ogden 


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Local Area Forums:- 

The date for the next Milnrow, Newhey & Firgrove Local Area Forum is 

Thursday 8th December. This will take place from 7pm at Milnrow Cricket 

Club, Harbour Lane Milnrow. 

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. 

If you have any issues or concerns please come along to air your views. You 

can help to make a difference in your community. 

Family History 

Every Tuesday from 2-4pm 

The library subscribe to an ancestry website so you are welcome to bring 

along the names of your ancestors and research them. 

Sure Start Under 5's Story Time 

Every Tuesday morning 

Poetry Group 

Every Thursday 11am-12 noon 

Craft Group 

Every Friday from 10-12 noon 

Bring along any craft you are working on 

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. 

Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery, Touchstones, The Esplanade 

Rochdale – Tuesday 11th October 

Creative With Nature 

Joevanka The next event held will be on Tuesday 11th October. Gregory 

works with willow to create not only baskets, but more complex sculptures. 

She will show us examples of her work, explaining the processes and 

techniques employed. In the Studio from 12/15-12.45pm where tea & coffee 

will be served. 12.45-1.45pm Speaker 

£3 Member, £4 Visitors includes refreshments 

Milnrow Library Events 

Knit & Knatter 

Every Monday from 2-4pm 

Beginner Computer 

Every Tuesday 10-12 noon (Numbers are limited for this session) 

Springhill Hospice Events 

Sunday 20th November – Christmas Fair 

Enjoy a festively fun daywith over 40 stalls to visit and seasonal treats for 

everyone – it is not to be missed!! Free entry, 10am – 3pm. Springhill 

Hospice. 

Friday 25th November –Man of Rochdale 

Watch as the Man of Rochdale 2016 is crowned while helping him celebrate 

with a four course meal and beer reception. From 1pm at Rochdale Town 

Hall. 

Sunday 11th December – Santa Dash or Dawdle 

Join over 600 Santas on this 5km sponsored dash, dawdle, dog walk or pram 

push around Hollingworth Lake. Starts at 11am from the Visitors Centre. 

For further details about any Springhill Hospice events, please contact the 

fundraising department on 01706 641790 or by e-mail 

lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net 

Norden Card Craft Club 

We are a friendly card making group which has flourished on the exchange of 

ideas. We meet Tuesday afternoons at the Unitarian Church on Clover Street 

at 1.30pm. All new members are welcome. For more details please telephone 

June Simmons on 01706 650825 or 07918015874. 

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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/innerwheelclub-of-rochdale. 

An Evening with our John - "The Singing Jeweller" 

Saturday 22nd October – St Masonic Hall Rochdale. 7.00pm for 7.30pm. 

John Alexander sings for you and the Springhill Hospice. Tickets priced at 

£12.50 each which includes a buffet. Tickets are available from J & D 

Alexander, 2 The Walk, Rochdale. For more information please ring 01706 

65602. 

Rochdale Unitarian Church – Concert & Drum Display 

Rochdale Unitarian Church present a Concert and Drum Displayby the Band 

and Corps of Drums of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (Lancashire) on 

Saturday 8th October 2016 at 7.30 pm. Admission £12, including 

refreshments. To be held at Rochdale Unitarian Church, Clover Street, 

Rochdale, OL12 6TP. 

Rochdale Antiques Society 

Rochdale Antique Society meets at St Vincent’s Community Centre, 

Caldershaw Road, Rochdale OL12 7QL at 7.30pm 

Contact: Ann Lord, Secretary, email: rochantiquesoc@hotmail.com 

Membership is £25, Visitors £4 per visit (max. 2 visits) 

First class expert speakers at every meeting September 2016 to May 2017 

The date of the next meeting is:- 

12th October. The talk will be on ‘Christopher Dresser – a designer for the 

people’ - Harry Lyons. Harry Lyons had an antique shop in Kensington, 

London, and acquired a large collection of Dr Christopher Dresser’s work, a 

prolific designer of textiles, wallpaper, glass, ceramics, furniture, metalwork 

and silver. 

Rochdale Ladies Lifeboat Guild 

Rochdale Ladies Lifeboat Guild will be holding a coffee morning which will 

be held at the Town Hall, Rochdale on Wednesday 2nd November from 

10.30 am until 12 noon. The Mayor and Mayoress will be in attendance. 

Ripponden Community Christmas Market 

Saturday 3 December, 12 noon-6pm, at St Bartholomew’s Church. Food, 

crafts, gift stalls; live festive music; donkeys and reindeer. Something for 

all the family. See www.rippondenfestival.uk for more information. 

Ellenroad Engine House 

Steaming days 

Steaming days are held the first Sunday of the Month from 11am – 4pm 

(except January for boiler inspection). Entrance £5 for adults. Free entrance 

for accompanied children. 

Non Steaming Days 

These are volunteer working days, for the restoration and maintenance of 

exhibits. You are more than welcome to visit on non-steaming days when 

the Engine House is manned. For non steaming days admission is free but 

donations are welcome. 

Harry Lyons wrote a well-respected book about his collection and gave a 

large proportion of the collection to Middlesborough Museum for display in 

a specially-created gallery. 

11am – 3pm Tuesday and Sundays 

12am – 3pm – Saturdays (day before steaming) 

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 07981 391 603 or visit our website 

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You can find us at Junction 21 of the M62, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, 

OL16 4LE. 


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From the 

archives 

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From the archives - 

James Duckworth 

and his grocery stores. 

Known throughout the townas Jimmy Ducks, a chain of grocery shops was started by a 

man of humble beginnings whose shops provided much service and many good memories 

for the people of Rochdale. James Duckworth was born in 1840 near Haslingden, the son 

of a poor weaver who found work in Rochdale and whose mother, begging for food, carried 

him as a baby over Ashworth Moor. His father died when he was six years old and by 

eleven he was working as a half-timer calico weaver for 18 pence a week. 

In his early 20’s James wanted to become a Methodist 

Minister but as his wife frowned on the idea he settled 

for a Town Missionary position in Heywood on a salary 

of £60 a year. His health soon broke downhowever, and 

on doctor’s advice he took to the outdoor life, selling tea 

door-to-door in two and four ounce bags. These sold well 

and with increased profits he had enough capital to open 

his first shop at 15 Oldham Road in 1868 although 

neither he nor his wife knew how to dress a window. 

Business prospered and he opened village shopsaround 

Rochdale, undercutting town prices by as much as seven 

per cent. 

Buying a small warehouse in Whitehall Street, Rochdale, 

Duckworth began to operate a wholesale trade too, and his 

business grew so fast with more shops springing up 

throughout the area, that it necessitated a second warehouse 

onJohn Street (1878), then a third in Water Street three years 

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later. In 1895, the business became a Limited Company, and 

in 1900, the company consolidated premises in a move to a 

four-storey warehouse on Oldham Road. 

Meanwhile James Duckworthbecame a Rochdale counsellor 

in 1887 and held the office of mayor from 1891-1893, again 

from 1901-1903 and for a third time 1910-1911. He was 

a Magistrate for both Rochdale Borough and Lancashire 

County from March 1893 and served both Middleton and 

Stockport as a Member of Parliament. In 1908 he was knighted for 

his services to Liberalism and to business. 

In 1905, James Duckworth, focussing on his political career, retired as chairman and managing director of his 

company although retaining his seat on the board. On retirement, he held a party for his workforce at the 

Town Hall, announcing a £2,000 benevolent fund for ill or injured employees or for those forced to retire 

through old age. James Duckworth died on 1st January 1915, aged 74, leaving six children from his first 

marriage and two from his second. 

By 1916 there were 387 grocer’s shops in Rochdale, the Pioneers had 49 and James Duckworth had 

43,publicising themselves as ‘a shop not far from your house.’ Sir James Duckworth was assisted for many 

years in management by his only son, Mr. James Duckworth, J.P. who died suddenly in 1937, the family 

continuing to run the company with grandsons Geoffrey, Alan and Roger. 

In 1955 Wright's Biscuits Ltd bought the family out but kept the local name. Wrights had a vision in the 

1960’s for a super emporium on the land occupied by the Butts Mill at the bottom of Drake Street and although 

the plans were enthusiastically approved by the town’s Planning and Buildings Sub-committee, nothing was 

built and the brand’s fortunes began to decline. 

In 1969, as part of a cost-cutting exercise, the Oldham Road offices and warehouse - for so many years 

thecentre of Jimmy Duck’s activities - was closed down, at that time only 17 shops remaining under the 

Duckworth name. The last traces of a once-great grocery name in Rochdale disappeared in 1975 when the 

Oldham Road premises were demolished. 

If you have any memories of James Duckworth Ltd., I’d be delighted to hear from you and add 

them to a growing Rochdale archive on the subject. Please contact Gary Heywood-Everett at 

garyheywoodeverett@yahoo.co.uk or leave your memories at 07745201263. 

To advertise call 07976 289967 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk 

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HORSE RIDING FOR 

THE DISABLED 

Birtle and Rochdale RSN are a small charity that provides horse riding for disabled children 

and adults in Bury and Rochdale areas. 

Horse riding is beneficial to individuals with various physical, mental and behavioural 

issues as well as learning difficulties. These benefits are many and varied. They include 

the physical benefits of using muscle groups that may not normally be used, which helps 

with the overall body strength and in some cases posture. Some of our riders are on the 

Autistic spectrum and their parents and carers often report a marked improvement in 

their communication and general outlook before and after their riding sessions. We also 

believe that they can develop life skills such as self confidence, responsibility, team 

work, ability to listen and respond to general instruction and to show discipline, all of 

which can have a positive effect on their general life. 

Overall we aim to provide a fun and educational experience in a safe environment. The 

only stipulation we have is that all our riders are under ten and a half stone. 

We currently have vacancies on our 

Wednesday evening and Saturday 

afternoon sessions. 

If you would like more information or 

perhaps would like to come down and 

watch a session please contact us on 

any of the following numbers. Birtle 

Riding Centre – 0161 7646573, Sally 

Ashworth on 07853 327382 or Maggie 

Booth on 07966 196487. Alternatively 

you can e-mail us at 

fambooth@ntlworld.com. 

We also have a link on the website for Birtle Riding 

Centre at http://www.birtleridingcentre.co.uk/rsn.html 

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Sweet potato and butternut squash soup 

Recipe from Heather Williams 

Ingredients 

2 tbsps oil or 25g butter 

2 onions finely chopped 

2 cloves garlic, crushed 

1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander 

1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin 

2cm fresh root ginger, peeled and grated or 1 heaped teaspoon ground ginger 

1 teaspoon chilli powder- optional 

2 teaspoons honey 

600g sweet potato, peeled and diced 

600g butternut squash or marrow or pumpkin, peeled and diced 

2.5 litres vegetable stock 

1 x 400g tin chick peas – optional 

Salt and black pepper 

To serve – swirl of natural yoghurt or cream and fresh coriander leaves 

Method - Serves 8 

1. Heat oil or butter in large pan and cook onion and 

garlic for 10 minutes over a medium heat covered 

with a lid. 

2. Add spices and honey and stir for 30 seconds. 

3. Add sweet potato and butternut squash and stock, 

bring to the boil, cover and then simmer for 15 – 20 

minutes. Add chick peas if using. 

4. Cool slightly and liquidise to a very smooth 

consistency, adding more water if necessary. 

5. Serve with swirl of yoghurt or cream and coriander 

leaves. 

We’re Making Plans for Nigel! 

Neil Butterworth in Brenda’s Garden Sadly, we recently lost Mr. Newhey, Taxi Nigel/ Newhey Nigel, as he was 

known to most of the people of Newhey. When a local lad such as Nigel 

suddenly disappears there is a big hole left in our community. He touched 

many people’s lives in an extremely positive way, always courteous, good 

humoured and gentlemanly. Spontaneous flowers appeared at the site of 

Newhey Cars following his untimely death, and there was standing room 

only outside at his Funeral on the 9th September. 

There have been collections around the village in the pubs and shops and a number of 

people have asked me if there could be a more permanent memorial, perhaps a bench 

located in Brenda’s Garden? These initiatives are really brilliant, but I think we can do even better than that, what about turning 

the open land adjacent to the school, Oak Street and Newhey Road into “The Nigel Stott Memorial Gardens”. This surely would 

be a fitting memorial to Mr. Newhey, and we could place a variety of items into the gardens, which would act as a more long 

lasting celebration of his life, perhaps incorporating benches that have been purchased by the various collections above. I have 

made initial enquiries into the use of the land for this purpose and have received positive responses, but please let me know what 

you think of this idea. Please stop me as I walk around the Villages, Telephone me on 07771 861196, via Email: 

neil.butterwoth@rochdale.gov.uk or visits me at my next Advice Surgery at Butterworth Hall on Friday October 7th at 6pm. 

Neil Butterworth 


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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS/ADVICE – MESSAGE FROM YOUR LOCAL POLICE FORCE 

DARK NIGHTS 

With the dark nights getting longer it is important to keep your home secure. 

Keeping your home secure can be easily done. Here are a few tips in how you 

do that: 

Always lock your doors even when you are inside 

Set alarms when leaving the home 

Never leave a spare key outside the house 

Set up or join a Home Watch scheme in your neighbourhood 

Keep valuables out of view 

BONFIRE NIGHT 

Bonfire night can be spectacular with amazing public displays or enjoyed with 

something smaller in private at home. 

It is important to keep safe and to be considerate of others. One way this can 

be done is by adhering to the curfew which is 1am on bonfire night but is 

otherwise generally 7am-11pm. This prevents disruption to others with loud 

noises and bright lights. 

It is also important to note that fireworks can only be purchased and used by 

persons who are 18 and over. And that all fireworks are used responsibly and 

for their intended purposes indicated on the packaging. 

HALLOWEEN – HOW TO HAVE FUN BUT BE SAFE 

Halloween is a night when everyone can have great fun with friends and 

family. However as it is dark it is very important to be safe and also 

considerate of the people around you when trick or treating. 

One way of keeping safe is making sure that children are always accompanied 

by an adult. In addition it is important that they do not approach strangers 

and only knock on the doors of people they know. As it is very dark, visibility 

is vital and bright clothes should be worn, and road safety should be adhered 

to. 

Another thing to be wary of is keeping tricks safe 

and fun. It is important to remember that any 

damage caused to property is a crime. 

DEFROSTING CARS 

Protect your frost covered vehicles from 

opportunist thieves. We would like to remind 

motorists not to leave their vehicles with the 

keys in the ignition while the vehicles defrost. 

Thieves are known to target residential 

areas on cold and frosty mornings 

looking for cars where the 

owner has started the 

engine to defrost the 

windscreen and then 

returned inside, leaving 

the car unattended. 

THIS IS A SCAM - DON'T FALL FOR IT 

A long line of scam letters are doing the rounds in Rochdale now - below 

image is a draft copy 

An unsuspecting resident from Rodney St, Rochdale, received two letters 

addressed to him. The first one 10 September and the second16th September. 

The resident rang the number provided, however, he got suspicious when 

"THEY ASKED HIM TO SEND MONEY" 

Thankfully he didn't and contacted us instead. 

DON'T RING THEM "DON'T SEND ANY MONEY" 

You won't have won a prize in a lottery you never entered 

DON'T FALL FOR IT - BIN IT 

If you have elderly relatives or know people who don't have regular access to 

computers please let them know of this 

To help us identify those responsible for issues in your area please get in 

touch. 

Telephone Number INPT2 Rochdale East 0161 856 8549 

Email: Rochdaleeast@gmp.police.uk 

Main web page: www.gmp.police.uk 

Follow us on Twitter at 

https://twitter.com/GMPRochdaleEast 

Follow us on Facebook at 

https://www.facebook.com/GMPRochdaleEast 

Surgery Dates.... 

The date for the next Forum is yet to be 

confirmed. 

Please check out the GMP website at 

www.gmp.police.uk for further updates 

and details of future meetings.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - START OF PUBLIC 

INQUIRY FOR SCOUT MOOR WINDFARM EXTENSION 

The Public Inquiry into whether a further 16 massive wind turbines 

should be built on Scout Moor will commence at 10.00am on Tuesday 

11th October 2016 at; 

The Council Chamber 

Rossendale Borough Council 

Futures Park 

Bacup 

OL13 0BB. 

A number of individuals and groups will be speaking at the Inquiry on 

matters of concern to all the communities affected by this proposal. 

It would be helpful if as many concerned people attended the Inquiry 

(particularly on the first day) as this will impress on the Inspector the 

level of concern in all affected communities. 

Wind Turbines planned for Scout 

Moor threaten to ruin the area 

around Waughs Well 

Waughs Well is set in a lovely location nestled in the Rossendale hillsides above Edenfield with extensive views 

looking down Dearden Clough or " Plunge " as it is known to locals and across to Holcombe Tower and beyond. 

The well was built as far back as 1866 to commemorate the Lancashire dialect poet Edwin Waugh who visited the 

area many times to write his tales,verse and poetry. 

The large wooden cross on Whittle Pike was raised in memory of Flying officer Geoffrey Molyneux who died whilst on a flying 

The Edwin Waugh Society meet annually at the well where guest speakers read poem and verse from Waughs many works. 

exercise over the Irish Sea on January the 11th 1955 aboard Shackelton WL743. 

The historic monument can easily be accessed from Owd Betts,from Edenfield 

On the 25th June, a walk was organised by local people and community groups in protest against Peels plans to develop the area 

via Gincroft Lane, from Rochdale starting at Catley Lane Head and following 

around Waughs Well with more huge turbines. 

the superb cobbled Rooley Moor Road and then through Cragg quarries or 

from Waterfoot in Rossendale by taking the Pennine Bridleway National 

The plan was for walkers to set off from various points with a view to 

Trail. 

meeting at the monument at noon. The majority of walkers chose the 

shortest, and perhaps the steepest route starting from Waterfoot in 

At the ruins of the nearby Foe Edge farm there is a useful information 

Rossendale and following the Pennine Bridleway, also know on this 

board outlining details of Waughs connection with the area. The farm at 

section as the Mary Towneley Loop named after the Bridleways activist 

Foe Edge was demolished by North West Water in the mid 70s. 

Lady Mary Towneley. 

Several people chose to come along on horses and several came on 

Waughs well is a much loved heritage asset to the area and is a 

Mountainbikes adding to the gathering of 

popular visitor attraction to both local people and many visitors from 

eventually close to 150 people. 

further afield. Given its location it's a place of peace and tranquility in 

The weather was just about perfect for the walk and 

a busy word and a place for quiet contemplation far removed from the 

everyone enjoyed the experience of the walk and 

stresses and strains of everyday life. 

meeting together in quiet collective protest. 

All of that may be set to change as Peel Holdings, who were 

The plans by Peel have been "Called in" by the 

responsible for the development of the nearby Scout Moor Windfarm 

Planning Inspectorate which means that the decision 

(the biggest in England) have submitted plans to add a further 16 

will be decided by Public Enquiry in October of this 

even bigger turbines to the Scout Moor site, most of them in the 

year. Hopefully the Inspector will take careful note of 

area around Waughs Well. 

the many objections by local people and community 

groups and refuse the planning application so that 

Two of the proposed turbines will be situated only metres away from the historic monument, 

Waughs Well and the surrounding area can be saved 

the noise from the blades will drown out conversation and the associated light flicker will add to the distraction and take away 

from further development, preserving this important heritage site for 

the attraction for visitors. 

present and future generations to enjoy, just as it is. 

Indeed from the Well just across the valley in the direction of Whittle Pike with its large wooden cross stands existing Turbine no 

Graham Wright - Rossendale Harriers 

26, the noise from this turbine although some distance away can clearly be heard whatever the weather, already adding to the 

injustice that a place such as this can suffer these kinds of developments. 

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