Bamford & Norden Nov 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

Something for everyone

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KITCHENS | FITTED BEDROOMS | SLIDING DOORS | HOME STUDIES

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Visit our Rochdale Showroom

Unit 1, Flexspace Business Centre, Dane Street, Rochdale OL12 6XB

01706 345198

info@eurostylekitchens.co.uk

www.eurostylekitchens.co.uk

OPEN 7 DAYS - FREE PARKING - 100M FROM ASDA ROCHDALE

Building, Roofing & Scaffolding

ALL TYPES OF BUILDING

& ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN

• Domestic & Commercial

• Re-Roofs: Slate & Tile

• Chimney Removal/Refurbishment

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• lat oofs elt P fibreglass

• Extensions & Property Refurbishment

• General Building Repairs

• Pointing

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07813 739125

email: drushton88@hotmail.co.uk

www.rushtonsuk.co.uk

All completed work guaranteed.

Insurance backed guarantees available upon request.

CONTENT

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

Gillian Murray 90

AERIALS

Aerial Riggers 37

ANTI-STRESS

Breathe, Pray, Love

– 100% Cacao 31

ALTERATIONS

Sue’s Alterations 90

ARTIFICIAL GRASS

Direct Fencing & Gates Ltd 84

Taylor Made Decking 58

Tuda Grass 15

BARRISTER & MEDIATOR

James Miller 76-77

BATHROOMS

Ideal Plumbing 86

BEAUTY

Rachael Bottomley 58

The Aesthetic Rooms 11

BEDS

Suite Dreams 85

BEDDING

Norden Carpets & Flooring 8-9

BEDROOMS

Eurostyle 2

Norden Cabinet Company 52

BLINDS

Harmony Blinds 53

Rochdale Blinds 20

BUILDING SERVICES

AC West Groundwork Services 45

Cullen Building Services 38

Domestic Building

& Maintenance 80

D Stapleton Brickwork 22

PW Contractors Roofing

& Building 85

Rushtons Developments Ltd 3

Wayne Patterson Builders 12

BUTCHERS

Beech’s Butchers 78-79

Wildbloods 27

CAFÉ AND BISTRO

Catherine’s 23

CARDS & BALLOONS

Carousel Card & Party 10

CARPET FITTING

Tom Hedderman 7

CAR PORTS

DR Garage Doors 38

CAR WASH & VALETING

Bury Hand Car Wash

& Valeting Company 82

CARE SERVICES

Bluebird Care 13

Home Instead 7

CARPETS & FLOORING

Norden Carpets & Flooring 8-9

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING

Home N Dry 10

Keep Clean 34

CHERRY PICKER HIRE

Bee Clean 47

CLEANING SERVICES

RL Gleam & Glisten 6

True Support Services 58

CLEANING - ARTIFICIAL

GRASS

Keep Clean 34

COSMETIC CAR REPAIRS

Total Smart Solutions 82

CONSERVATORY ROOFS

Admiral Windows 83

Bury Glass 30

COMPOSITE DECKING

& FENCING

Tuda Grass 15


Ultimate Fencing 34

COMPUTER REPAIRS

& SUPPORT

Rhys-Duggan PC Repairs 59

CURTAINS

Harmony Blinds 53

DANCE

Fab Dance 6

DECORATIVE AGGREGATES

PPC Aggregates 87

DRIVEWAYS

A&L Contractors 42

D Stapleton 22

G Nolan Driveways 24

Landscape by Design 18

Superior Resindrives 48-49

EDUCATION

Ashworth View Nursery 56-57

Bamford Academy 35

BRGS Sixth Form 17

Norden Community

Primary School 33

ELECTRICIANS

DMS Electrical 89

Electrix 22

Livewires 53

PFC Electrical 18

Wrights Electrical 92

ESTATE AGENTS

Adamsons 50-51

Key to your Door 21

FASHION

Buckley Menswear 19

Hope Womenswear 17

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Andy P Collins – Wealth

Management Limited 40-41

FIREPLACES

& LOG BURNERS

Phoenix Fires 32

FOSTERING

Rochdale Borough Council 44

FURNITURE

Suite Dreams 85

GARAGE DOORS

Alpine Security Systems 90

DR Garage Doors 38

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors 52

GARDEN FENCING



Garden Fencing Specialist 46


Ultimate Fencing 34

GARDEN SHEDS,

BUILDINGS & STUDIOS

Sandersons 36

GARDEN LANDSCAPING

SERVICES & PRODUCTS



D Stapleton Brickwork

& Landscapes 22

Landscape By Design 18

Matt Ward Services Ltd 21

Superior Resindrives 48-49

Ultimate Fencing 34

GATES, FENCING

& RAILINGS

A&L Contractors 42

Garden Fencing Specialist 46


Ultimate Fencing 34

GIFTS

Buckley Menswear 19

Hope Womenswear 17

Carousel Card & Party 10

J&D Alexander 28-29

GLASS

Bury Glass 30

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Caribou Creative 21

GUTTERING


Logic UPVC Rooflines,

Windows & Doors 14

HAIR AND MAKE UP

Rachael Bottomley 58

HEALTH & FITNESS

Breathe, Pray, Love

– 100% Cacao 31

Fab Dance 6

HEARING SERVICES

Chippendale Hearing

Services 43

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Handyman - Kevin 34

True Support Services 58

Your Local Handyman 18

Ovenkleen 37

V Organised 37

HYPNOTHERAPY

LK Hypnotherapy

& Hypnobirthing Specialist 12

INTERIOR DESIGN

334 Interiors 16

JET WASHING

Aquaclean 26

Bee Clean 47

H & L Window

Cleaning Services 45

JEWELLERY

J&D Alexander 28-29

JOINERY

Creative Joinery 88

KITCHENS

Eurostyle 2

Norden Cabinet Company 52

Ideal Plumbing 86

KITCHEN SPRAYING

SERVICE

Spray Group Limited 93

LEISURE

Fab Dance 6

LETTINGS

Key to your Door 21

LOFT LADDERS, HATCHES

& RENOVATIONS

Access4Lofts 16

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Chris Clarkson MP 39

MINI DIGGERS


NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL

Ashworth View Nursery 56-57

ORGANISING

& DECLUTTERING

V Organised 37

PAINTER & DECORATOR

M&K Decorating 88

JG Grierson 91

Steve Murray 53

M&M Painters & Decorators 42

PET SERVICES

Greenbooth Groom Room 6

PLASTERING

JW Plastering 89

S Moran 59

PLUMBING & HEATING

G.Turner 91

Great British Heating 81

IHG Plumbing & Electrical 46

Rochdale Boilers 42

Ryder Plumbing Services 89

PODIATRY SERVICES

Mayes Mobile

Podiatry Services 20

REMOVAL SERVICES

& CLEARANCES

2 Men & Van 42

RESTAURANT

Catherine’s 23

True Taste of India 25

ROLLER SHUTTERS


Garolla Roller Shutter Doors 52

ROOF CLEANING

Bee Clean 47

ROOFING

Dave McHugh 26 & 87

Fascia Lift 92

G.L Roofline 30

H&J Property Maintenance 16

MW Roofing 10

PW Contractors Roofing

& Building 85

Rushtons Developments Ltd 3

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Busy Bins 23

SCRAP METAL

Britannia Metals 14

SECURITY GRILLS


SKIP HIRE

Bob’s Skip Hire 7

SOLICITORS

A2 Solicitors LLP 54-55

TAKE-AWAY

True Taste of India 25

TAXI SERVICE

United Millennium

& Bamford Taxis 94

TRAVEL

Hit the Beach Travel 24

TREE SURGEONS

Tp tree care 38

Tree Control 30

Special Branch 89

TV REPAIRS

TV Engineer 91

TYRES & ALLOYS

Total Smart Solutions 82

UPHOLSTERY

KLS Upholstery 38

WASHING MACHINE

REPAIRS

Washing Machine Repair 22

WEBSITE DESIGN

Caribou Creative 21

WEDDING SUIT HIRE

Buckley Menswear 19

Hope Womenswear 17

WILL WRITING SERVICES

The Willmaster 53

WINDOW, CONSERVATORY,

FACIA & GUTTER CLEANING

Aquaclean 26

Bee Clean 47

Fascia Lift 92

H&L Window

Cleaning Services 45

WINDOWS, DOORS

& CONSERVATORIES

Admiral Windows 83

Bury Glass 30

HCS Windows 45

JLG Windows 46

Logic UPVC Rooflines

Windows & Doors 14

Spray Group Limited 93

WINDOW REPAIRS

Misty2Clear 59

WROUGHT IRON GATES


COMMUNITY NEWS & FEATURES

Bamford & Norden Noticeboard 60-61

Remembrance Sunday 2020 62

Norden Christmas Light Switch On Cancelled 63

Keep Britain Tidy Great British September Clean 64

Heather’s Bobotie 65

In the Garden November 65

Bamford and Norden Councillors Update 66-67

Recollections of Bamford and its Heritage 68,69 &70

Woollies to Work for Springhill Hospice 71

From the Archives – Rochdale and the Civil War 72-73

Ensuring a Healthy & Secure Start to Winter 74-75

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Welcome to our

November Issue!

It’s such a shame that so

many of the events that we

enjoy at this time of year are

being cancelled due to COVID

restrictions.

Usually our community pages would

be brimming with information about

upcoming events such as Remembrance

Sunday, the Norden Xmas Light Switch

on and the Friends of Bamford Annual

Carol Singing around the tree.

These are very unusual times but on a

positive note, the British spirit remains

ever strong and we look forward to

hopefully more events next year which will

be even bigger and better!

We certainly look forward to seeing you

all at our mulled wine and mince pie

stall, which over the years has become

something of a tradition and a wonderful

opportunity for us to meet so many of

those residents who enjoy receiving their

copy of Streetwise each month.

You may remember Brian Clegg’s article

on the recollections of Bamford and

Its Heritage – Part 1 which featured in

our April issue. This month Brian gives

us another wonderful journey through

Bamford again accompanied by some

fascinating photos, not to be missed!

Until next month...

Kate & Becky

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so come along and see what we have to offer!

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Although Christmas is going

to be different to usual this

year, it’s still our favourite time

of the year at

The Aesthetic Rooms!

A time to look after yourself,

and to treat others.

Here are our amazing offers

throughout November and December

Semi-Permanent Make-up Lash Line & Dermaplaning - £150

This treatment enhances the look of lashes by putting a black pigment through the top lash line enhancing the look

of your natural lashes making them appear fuller. A top-up session will be required and is included in the price.

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Semi-Permanent Lip Blush - £230

Be ready for Christmas morning photos, wake up with perfect lip colour! Lip blush enhances the natural shape and

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Get your Christmas glow on! The best time for this treatment is the end of November or beginning of December to

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This treatment can be used to treat acne scarring, pox marks, sun damage and pigmentation. Our skin needling

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A £25 BOOKING FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PROCEDURE.

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Vouchers

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treatments at

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657 Edenfield Road, Norden,

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BUILDERS

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Extensions & New Builds

Loft Conversions

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Conservatories

PVC Windows, Fascias & Gutters

Storm & Floor Damage

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Contact Wayne for friendly reliable advice

01706 358543 or 07801 248123

waynepattersonpd07@hotmail.co.uk

LK

HYPNOTHERAPY AND HYPNOBIRTHING SPECIALIST

WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?

Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that has been used for centuries and popular in the present

day. It uses the power of suggestion to encourage positive change and can be used for many

different things including quitting a habit, managing and controlling weight as well as

controlling pain, insomnia, anxiety, stress, phobias, emotional trauma, depression and fertility.

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING?

Hypnobirthing is a method of pain management that can be used during labour and birth.

Over four sessions I work with the expectant Mum and her partner using a mixture of

visualisation, mindfulness and breathing techniques which help to focus the body and mind on

the ultimate birth of the baby. I can also help with any morning sickness, headaches,

self-esteem, and healthy eating. My services also include a free hypnobirthing book for you to

read and practice at home. I will also share some previous client’s hypnobirthing journeys with

you as it always helps to hear about other people’s experiences.

I also work with parents struggling with all the new feelings of becoming a parent from

post-natal depression, anxiety or just to help you relax when you have the time!

LAUREN KAY

For a free consultation contact me on Facebook or Instagram.

Phone: 07961396303 Email: lkhypnotherapy@outlook.com


“ She’s my lovely

blue angel.

”

Care in your home, just as you like it.

You love your home and you feel safe there. Needing

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Have you checked into

Rochdale’s new menswear

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FAMOUS FOR AWARD WINNING SAUSAGES,BACON, MATURED BEEF, PEDIGREE PORK AND FINEST LAMB

We wish to thank all our customers, new and old, for their

continued support during these challenging times.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN

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You can place your order in a number of ways: By phone, using the Christmas Order

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We also offer a range of high quality delicatessen products, BBQ products

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Telephone: 01706 631540 www.wildbloods.co.uk

WILDBLOODS OF NORDEN 667 EDENFIELD RD NORDEN ROCHDALE OL11 5XE


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Come and see why you should apply to us for Reception 2021!

We also currently have a few limited places in other year groups.

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CHRIS CLARKSON MP

Serving the people of Heywood & Middleton Constituency

including, Bamford, Castleton & Norden

This month I have been meeting people in the constituency

and seeing some of the practical things that businesses

are doing to make a strong recovery. I visited the Market in

Heywood where they have seen a number of local people

taking on new stalls to grow existing businesses or start

something new. This is a great hub for enterprising people and when I mentioned the

market in the House I got a firm commitment to continued Government support.

I have been in touch with every school in the constituency this month. With lots for staff and

teachers to deal with it has been an extremely busy time, so I wanted to offer my support.

Many schools were concerned about the reinstatement of Ofsted inspections at a time when

fair assessment would be almost impossible, so I have written in support of staff and

students asking for inspections to be kept on hold until a more appropriate time.

I have co-signed a new bill that seeks to give more protection to our listed and heritage

buildings. I know that there are many in this area which will benefit from added protection

and that they mean a lot to local people.

I took part in my first visit as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, a opportunity

designed to give MPs a better understanding of the armed forces so that we can represent

our service men and women better. I am looking forward to more visits in coming months.

I visited Hopwood Hall College where I met students who are training in a wide range of

disciplines from electrical installation and engineering to animal care and horticulture. We

also discussed how they will use new Government funding to open up courses to even more

people to retrain or enhance their skills.

As ever my office remains open to anyone

who needs my help, so if there is anything

that I can do for you please don’t hesitate

to call or email - I am here to help.

01706 538 262

www.chrisclarkson.org.uk

chris.clarkson.mp@parliament.uk

facebook.com/handmchris

Above:

Chris Clarkson MP with staff from Hopwood Hall

College as they show him the plants and animals

that students are learning to care for in the

animal welfare and horticulture department.

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Our cared for

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Superior Resindrives are a local resin bound driveway company

specialising in designing and installing top quality resin bound

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or a simple garden path.

All our surfaces are low maintenance hard wearing

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the surface. We guarantee that they will add real kerb

appeal to your property and there is plenty of choice

with over 45 colours available all complimented with a

range of different edges, from a simple block edge to

a granite finish or a resin border. To compliment your

installation, we also offer all aspects of landscaping

from retaining walls to artificial grass to a sleeper or

fence panels and all done by one company with no

subcontractors.

Between us we have over 25 years of experience in

the groundwork and landscaping industry as well as

the laying of resin bound surfaces.

We offer exceptional quality and value for money

providing full design and a written quotation. A project

manager will work with you from the initial design to the

completed job, taking and sharing photos to show all

aspects of the construction of the installation and giving

you added piece of mind that the work is being carried

out to the correct procedure. We appreciate certain

driveway companies can leave a bad reputation in their wake, however here at Superior

Resindrives customer satisfaction is our utmost priority.

We can guarantee that Superior Resindrives are designed

and installed to stand the test of time so give us a call today

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FOR SALE

Established in 1942

Adamsons is the longest running estate agent in Rochdale.

The success of the family business is down to the

professional, friendly and honest service which has

continued to flourish for over 75 years.

Free valuations - No obligation

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CALL ADAMSONS

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OR EMAIL: nigel@adamsons-estates.co.uk


FISHERFIELD FARM – Adjacent Property

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All properties advertised on our website adamsons-estates.co.uk

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High quality sales particulars with accurate floor plans

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Accompanied viewings where required. These are available

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Equally important to the above is the excellent service you will

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see some of our reviews on Google Reviews & Adamsons website

CALL ADAMSONS

01706 522424

Or email: nigel@adamsons-estates.co.uk

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GREENBOOTH ROAD, NORDEN

Furniture Makers Direct


Harmony Blinds

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Designer Options Interiors

We custom make Window Blinds and

curtains i.e: Roller, Vertical, Venetian, Roman

and Velux Blinds which works hand in hand

with custom made Curtains, Swags and

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and Poles etc. Along with offering an Interior

Design Service.

Free Home Measure Visits

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Telephone

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www.harmonyblindsandcurtains.co.uk

STEVE MURRAY

Painting & Decorating Services

Wallpaper Hanging Specialists

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Ashworth View have gained an excellent

reputation due to our qualified nurturing team. All nursery staff are

qualified to a minimum of Level 3 and range up to Level 7. Staff also

have Safeguarding training and hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

The nursery has excellent outdoor facilities and we go out

whatever the weather!

We have spaces

available in our beautiful

baby room, little lambs.

Little lambs is a beautifully

refurbished baby unit, with adjoining

sleep area for your baby to have a

peaceful, undisturbed sleep during

the day.

The furniture is specifically designed

and positioned to perfection for

babies aged 0- 2years, for them to

love learning, exploring and enjoy

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Mandy (Baby room leader) and her highly qualified team provide a

nurturing, stimulating, and beautiful environment for the babies.

PLEASE CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Ashworth View Nursery, Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale OL12 7TY


We have spaces available in our Wise Owls

Pre-school Room for Children aged 3

and above with funded sessions available

We understand how important

school readiness is and how it is

essential that we have provided

our children with the firmest of

foundation to build their

school journey upon.

The highly qualified and

experienced pre school staff will

oversee all aspects of how we

deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for all of our children.

Our nursery uniform now available to purchase

We are currently inviting parents to come in to see our fabulous

facilities and meet our wonderful team by

appointment only. Prior to Covid 19 we had always

implemented an open door policy, we look

forwards to when we can offer this to you again.

Please call Sophie on 01706 638741 to arrange

a viewing time. This can done at weekends or

evenings after 6.30pm if preferred.

We are open 7.30-6.30pm email

Sophie@ashworthview.co.uk for a copy of our nursery

prospectus or if you would like more information.

Telephone: 01706 638741 Email: info@ashworthview.co.uk


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BAMFORD & NORDEN

Notice

Board

Annual All

Souls Service

St George’s and St Clement’s

Annual All Souls Service service

in which we remember our

loved ones who have died, will

take place on 1st November.

Sadly due to COVID restrictions we

have to limit places so please email

me at the revdksmeeton@gmail.com

if you would like to check availability

and reserve a place.

I will be running as many services

as I need to ensure people can

come and pray for their loved

ones who have died. If you don’t

make the service, we will also be

livestreaming on the Facebook

account.

https://www.facebook.com/St-

George-Oakenrod-and-St-Clement-

Spotland-106908850953442

It will be uploaded to the benefice

website clementandgeorge.co.uk a

few days after the service if people

want to follow it from home.

Please have a candle ready

to light during the service.

The Co-op in

Norden welcomes a

new Store Manager

My name is Rebecca Jones and I am the

new Store Manager at the Co-op Store

in Norden Village.

I have worked for the Co-op for just over 4 months

and am immensely proud of the company’s

principles and commitment to cooperation to

create a more fair and just society.

I am really keen to get to know as many local

residents, business, schools, churches, care

homes and community groups as is possible

and to work with you all for the wider benefit

of the Village. In the past few months I have

already made links with NEEVA and Rochdale

in Bloom and can see the level of care and

passion those volunteers have in order to make

Norden Village a truly lovely location to live,

work, learn and socialise. Many of you will have

seen the fundraiser we held back in August for

our National Charity partner, Mind. Thank you to

those of you who came along and supported our

efforts on the day.

I am keen for the Co-op to get involved in and

support all initiatives and events that are taking

place locally and also have a room above the

store that I would like to make available to

community groups (when Covid restrictions

allow).

Please do come in and say hello and let me

know if there are events taking place that you

are involved in which the Norden store could

support.

I look forward to establishing some fantastic

relationships and helping to make a difference to

the local community wherever I can.

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To advertise call 07976 289967 or 07974 434793 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk

Carol singing

around the

Christmas tree

cancelled this

year

The Friends of Bamford would

like to let you know that the

Annual Carol Singing round the

Christmas tree which is usually

held on the last Saturday before

Christmas will not take place as it

would contravene several rules,

i.e. large gatherings, singing,

social distancing etc.

For the same reasons, as the rules

stand at the moment Friends of

Bamford are unfortunately unable

to plan any future Community

Events for 2021.

Bowed but not yet defeated,

the best we can do is wish all

members of the community

Seasons Greetings for Christmas

2020, with hopes for better times

to come in 2021.

Update from St Pauls,

St James and

St Michael’s, Bamford

As the days grow shorter and the nights

grow longer and we cuddle up on the sofa

with a brew, we look ahead to Advent and

the build up toward Christmas.

This year things are going to be different. We

may be tempted at times to let the darkness

take over as we feel robbed of our usual winter

festivities.

Looking at the calendar of familiar anticipated

events with a line through can be discouraging

but there are signs of hope all around us.

The Christian faith is one which proclaims, no

matter how dark the night, how unsure the

future, there is a light and a hope found in Jesus.

Our village church buildings are open every

week. We have midweek communion, a family

service and Sunday afternoon service (details at

www.rochdalenorthwest.org).

Our church community meets every Sunday

online to worship and pray for our villages and

the world.

In our gathering as a community we share

the good news of life and the hope of Jesus,

the light which the darkness of winter cannot

overcome.

Coming up is Remembrance Day. This is an

important time when we remember the darkness

was beaten back, and the heavy cost our

communities paid.

At the time of writing, it seems unlikely this

year we will gather by the war memorial to give

thanks for those who gave their all for our peace.

However, we will be marking the occasion

in a variety of ways following the advice and

inspiration of the British Legion and others.

Details of the services will be posted on

Facebook and our Benefice website.

If you would like to come to any of our

services please see the benefice website

for more details”


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Remembrance Sunday 2020

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Following the latest announcements on restrictions and

public gatherings. ochdale Council has confirmed that

in line with the national adice there will be no official

parades and serices taking place on Sunday

oember .

Instead residents and eterans will be encouraged to pay

their respects at home by obsering the national

minute silence and following special council ideos

pictures and social media coerage.

aid Forbes president of the ochdale branch of the

oyal ritish egion said e owe so much to so many

so as always its fitting and right that the borough will be

paying their respects on emembrance Sunday but in a

different way to normal.

I am pleased that the council is encouraging people to

commemorate the day at home. The health and

wellbeing of residents and eterans is paramount.

eryone will hae the opportunity to pay their respects

from the safety of their liing rooms as the borough

comes together to reflect and remember on Sunday

oember . est we forget.

ocal ard Councillors said e and church leaders will

still be laying wreathes priately and we would ask

residents to find a uiet moment on the days around

emembrance Sunday if they wish to do similar.


Norden Christmas Light

Switch on Cancelled

But Let’s Decorate Norden Village!

From the early stages of setting up a village event, we could

not have anticipated how quickly this event would grow.

Fr te first e ers ere e e unre villgers

coming together for mulled wine, food and a light switch

on. To last year’s event with more or less the whole village

cing n t en te ulle ine n ince ies r

Streetwise Magazines and NEEVA, food from local businesses,

entertainment from the Salvation Army, Dave Sweetmore

from Revolution Radio, local school choirs, dance groups, the

ret stlls in ren ling lu firers n curse

ening e rins in te lcl venues

Last year we even had a visit from The Grinch – in fact, we

cul le i r siling rists it is ust er t lte

We are so disappointed that this event will not be going ahead this year, due to

COVID, but on the other hand, it will give us another 12 months to try and make

the event in 2021 so much bigger and better.

We have already secured some Christmas decorations on the lamp posts,

thanks to local ward funds, and a donation from NEEVA. And we are hoping to

add more each year.

We have also asked the local schools to get the children involved with making

decorations/bunting for through the village this year, and also the local

shopkeepers will be making window displays. We want to keep the community

involved this Christmas. Also, all the regular Christmas lights will be put up

like usual.

Caroline Yates - NEEVA


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Norden cleans up for Keep Britain

Tidy Great British September Clean

Approximately 30 volunteers gathered in Norden for

the annual Keep Britain Tidy Great British Clean on

Saturday 12th September.

The event was held to replace the annual Spring Clean, which

was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

Volunteers from across the area met up and spread out in every

direction to tackle local litter hotspots. As well as the 45 or so

bags of litter collected, there were several car tyres and other

large items, even a discarded VW camper van roof box found. The

upturned box proved a useful container after being dragged into

position by Total Smart Solutions Breakdown & Recovery.

Rochdale Borough Council’s Environmental Management came

and removed the rubbish collected.

Local Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes ambassador Paul Ellison

said: “A big thanks for all the volunteers who gave up their time

to help and to H Bell & Sons, Total Smart Solutions and Rochdale

Environmental Services for their heavy lifting, and the council for

providing equipment and supporting the clean up.

“Norden’s looking great, let’s keep it tidy for the rest of the year

and beyond. It’s vital that we keep all of our beautiful borough

looking its best and removing as much

litter as we can, so that we can

enjoy all it has to offer, but

also so our wildlife can live

unharmed by our actions.”

Covid safety was paramount

throughout, with volunteers operating in

socially distanced bubbles and with PPE and

sanitiser used to ensure that everyone could

clean up in a safe manner.

Paul Ellison

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BOBOTIE

A South African dish enjoyed by many,

consisting of ground meat, curry spices,

dried fruits and baked with an egg topping.

INGREDIENTS

200mls milk

1 tbsp Madras curry paste

25g white breadcrumbs

125mls stock

2 eggs

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp oil

1 heaped tbsp mango chutney

500g minced lamb or beef 25g raisins

1 onion, finely chopped

25g dried apricots, chopped

1 bay leaf

1 dessert spoon cider vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

METHOD

1. Pre heat oven 180c,160c fan, Gas 4 and grease an ovenproof dish with butter.

2. Combine the milk, breadcrumbs and eggs in a jug, whisk together and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the lamb of beef for 5 minutes or until browned. Add the

onions and bay leaf and fry for 10 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and curry paste

and fry for a minute. Pour in the stock and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until most

of the liquid has evaporated.

4. Take the pan off the heat and add the remaining ingredients.

5. Pour into the dish in an even layer and flatten with the back of a spoon.

6. Pour the milk and egg mixture on top and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown

– the topping should have a slight wobble.

7. Serve with crusty bread and, if preferred, a side salad.

Recipe kindly

supplied by

Heather Williams

IN THE GARDEN

GARDENING TIPS AND ADVICE

FOR NOVEMBER

1. Rake dead leaves off lawns as they can harbour fungal diseases and could cause bare

patches if left, because they deprive the lawn of air, light and water.

2. Plant up some new winter hanging baskets or containers using winter pansies, primroses

and trailing ivy.

3. Check that the tree stakes, fences and pergolas are secure and able to withstand

windy weather.

4. As long as the ground isn’t frozen, you can still plant hardy shrubs and roses. A wide range

of slightly cheaper bare root roses are available at this time of the year. Before planting,

earth up the soil around them.

5. Tidy straggly perennials by cutting them back and covering any that are

showing new shoots with a layer of bark chip or a compost mulch to

protect them from frosty weather.

6. Put all those fallen leaves to good use by making leaf mould, a nutritious

soil conditioner. It’s better than binning them or taking them to the tip!

Make you own simple cage with wooden stakes and some chicken wire

or a black bin liner with holes in it will make an easier alternative.

Paul Ellison

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amford Councillors pdate

Covering Bamford Ward including Marland, Brimrod & Sudden

Your Ward Councillors are here all year round to offer help and advice on a wide range of local issues

This month we have had a special virtual meeting with the Save amford Greenbelt Group to

have a discussion with them on the GMSF. We were pleased to see our MP, Chirs Clarkson oin

us for this meeting to share some point of view on this important local issue.

With new tiers in place across the country we have been dealing with uestions around the

covid guidance. The new system seems to be far easier to understand and less confusing.

Complaining about the lack of dental treatment available we have had a number of comments

about the parking around Oulder Hill shops. We have asked for more traffic officers to attend

and make more regular patrols in the area to keep the problems in check.

With the recent heavy rain we have had a lot of calls about blocked gullies and grids and so we

have organised extensive cleaning and unblocking to help alleviate any issues.

We have also had a number of street signs cleaned around the ward.

We continue to work with our environmental officers to prevent flytipping around owkin ane

and clear it uickly when it does happen.

We are arranging meetings with highways about safety measures on the unction of och ally

way and Sandy ane. egular readers will know that this is something that we have been

working on for a long time but a report has now been done and we have asked for an urgent

meeting with Highways to move on to the next steps of this much needed work.

We also have provided some funding for the uniformed groups who meet at Springfield Park to

help them carry on activities with the children there. The park is also getting some new bee

hives, and extensive works to upgrade the play area, a facility which is really well used by local

families.

You can contact your Bamford Ward Councillors via phone, email or social media...

Cllr. Pat Sullian

07967 985 240

patricia.sullivan@rochdale.gov.uk

Cllr. Angela Smith

07710 297 377

angela.smith@rochdale.gov.uk

Cllr. ane Howard

07870 172 144

jane.howard@rochdale.gov.uk

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Covering orden Ward including shworth, Birtle & Caldershaw

Your Ward Councillors are here all year round to offer help and advice on a wide range of local issues

We were extremely pleased to see that the latest operation on the moors, to tackle off

road biking has been a huge success, with the Police stopping many people and seiing

vehicles. This is a massive problem, not ust because of the danger that it causes to other

people using the moors responsibly, but also the damage that it does to the peat

moorland, tracks and habitats. Thanks to GMP for their continued efforts with this

enforcement action.

We are pleased to report that with colder months coming we will be installing two new

grit bins in the ward and have been doing a check on existing ones - let us know if one

near you needs a refill. We have also funded other proects including new Christmas lights

for the village and a replacement flag for the war memorial, which is looking a little worn.

ark nights are here and we have not been able to hold our usual community safety

event, so we ust wanted to remind everyone of the simple things that you can do to keep

safe, using light timers, locking doors and making sure that valuables and car keys are not

left on display are simple measures that can keep us all a bit safer at this time of year.

nfortunately, there can be no formal remembrance service at the War Memorial this

ovember, which is a huge shame because we always get such a great turnout. We will be

laying wreaths at a uite moment and putting up our street poppies, and the gardens of

course remain open for anyone to come and pay their respects privately.

As always we have been helping residents with bin issues, faulty street lights and blocked

drains. It’s the little things that can really make a difference so if you have a niggling

problem let us know and we will do our best to help.

You can contact your orden Ward Councillors via phone, email or social media...

Cllr. Michael Holl

07971 462 846

michael.holl@rochdale.gov.uk

Cllr. ames artside

07812 238 319

james.gartside@rochdale.gov.uk

Cllr. Peter inkler

01706 647474

peter.winkler@rochdale.gov.uk

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Recollections of Bamford and its Heritage

PART 2

You may remember that local resident

Brian Clegg who has lived in the local

area all his life, kindly wrote Part 1 of

his ‘Recollections of Bamford’ in the

April issue. It was a fascinating insight

into the history of Bamford which dates

back to the 13th century.

Let us continue our journey through the

village of Bamford with an interesting story

about “Plumpton Hall”. This magnificent

house; built in the mid-19th century, is

situated in extensive grounds on the Bury

& Rochdale Old Road; overlooking Queens

Park and the River Roche.

It was on a Tuesday morning in February

1856 that two local labourers; John Leach

and James Clegg were excavating some

ground during the construction of the

Hall for a son of John Fenton; the 1st MP

for Rochdale, when they came across an

upright clay jar embedded in a mound

of soil. The other workmen were quite

uninterested in the find until one of them

knelt down for a closer examination; and

shouted “Why, it’s a pot full o’ brass!”

Dixon Fold, Bamford

There was about 4kg of coins in the

jar, as most of them were coated in the

green rust found on copper - only about

one in twenty was legible on both sides.

The coins came from the reigns of ten or

eleven Roman Emperors, dates covering

the thirty years from AD 258 to AD

282. This find sparked a little gold rush

among the men, who quickly grabbed

the jar and tried to shake the coins out,

but the dampness of the soil over fifteen

centuries had caused the coins to corrode

into a mass ‘the size of a football’, so the

workers smashed the jar open with their

spades.

When the ball of coins rolled out the

men again used their spades to break it

into smaller lumps before quickly filling

their pockets. Several hundred coins

disappeared in this way, before news of

the find reached John Fenton, who; as

owner of the land and Lord of the Manor,

was the legal owner. Roman coins had

also been found during construction

of Fenton’s “Crimble Hall”, so he was

already aware of the historical worth of

the hoard and called upon the men to

give back what they had taken, but by

that time many coins had gone. The men

claimed that they had given some away,

sold others for two pence each, or used

them to buy beer in local pubs. Despite

this, about 700 coins out of an estimated

original total of 1,000 were recovered.

Our journey now continues to the

village along Norden Road; known as

‘Wheelbarrow Lane’ in the 1800’s; which

ran from Bury & Rochdale Old Road up

to Bagslate Moor Road. At the bottom of

Norden Road you will find “Hazelhurst

Hall”; a large house built in 1871 by

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James Fenton born at Crimble Hall in

1835; a son of John Fenton. James took

up residence at this house the following

year; presumably the house was named

after his wife Sarah Hazelhurst.

Next we come to Bamford Congregational

Chapel; better known now as Bamford

& Norden U.R.C. located at the junction

of Jowkin Lane with Norden Road. This

magnificent building; was built in 1801

on land; known as Butterworth Fold,

donated by Joseph and Ann Fenton

from their Bamford and Crimble Estates,

the chapel was enlarged in 1841 and

celebrated its bi-centenary in 2001. The

Fenton’s were a very influential family

in the area for over 300 years, but their

contribution to the village would take too

long to cover at this point!

children’s play-area, and to the front and

side of the Chapel there is a memorial

garden and burial ground. During the

1940’s/50’s the Chapel provided a very

important role in the life of the village;

holding a variety of social events; such

as pantomime’s, amateur dramatic

productions, social evenings and youth

clubs, they also had a pretty good football

team back in those days. (It was not

unusual at the time for parishioners to

attend Sunday School/Chapel up to three

times on a Sunday).

Bamford Congregational Chapel, Norden Road

Two of Joseph Fenton’s sons; John and

his brother James, taught at the Chapel in

its early days, and a man; later to become

Sir James Philips Kay-Shuttleworth, was

Sunday School Superintendent; who it is

said usually attended services wearing clogs

accompanied by ‘Crib’ his faithful dog.

The Chapel has quite extensive gardens

to the rear, designed for the spiritual and

physical benefit of its congregation; it

had a bowling green, tennis courts and

Queen’s Park Bridge from rear of St. Michaels

School

On Whit Friday in the 1940’/50’s

parishioners took part in ‘Whit Friday

Walks’, with St Michaels and Bamford

Wesleyans in procession around the

village and neighbouring districts; led

by a brass-band. Later they adjourned

to the Chapel for refreshments. In the

afternoon they would go onto the Whit

Friday field; situated behind Swallows

Farm for a social afternoon with the

brass-band providing music throughout

the afternoon, there were various races

for the children; with Savings Certificates

given as prizes, and also pony rides.

Progressing up Norden Road, we come

across Samuel Porritt and Sons mill, built

around 1866; later it became known as

Porritt and Spencer’s. This was a woollen


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mill engaged in the carding, spinning and

weaving of a variety of woollen cloths;

mainly blankets for use in industry. The

mill had around 160 looms and was

demolished in the 1990’s and houses built

on the site and adjoining land.

Porritt’s Mill, from junction of War Office Rd,

Norden Rd

They also had Meadowcroft Fulling Mill;

on the bank of the River Roche, where

certain woollen goods would be finished.

Samuel Porritt; who lived at Crimble

Cottage, built two houses; “Chasewood”

and “Beechfield”; on Norden Road, for his

two eldest sons Joseph and Jonas.

Burns Tavern - public house, Norden Rd

Where Norden Road meets up with War

Office Road; just below the Grapes Hotel,

there used to be the ‘Burns Tavern’ public

house; owned by the Phoenix Brewery

of Heywood. This pub gave its name

for many years to the surrounding area,

and in the summer this was the bus

terminus for visitors from Manchester and

surrounding areas who would then make

their way across open fields to picnic by

the Naden Brook as is passes through

picturesque “Carr Wood”.

Here we must end this part of our

journey through Bamford, look out

for Part 3 in a later issue.

Norden Road, viewed from top of Dixon Fold, Grapes Public House on left

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Local businesses asked to Wear their

Woollies to Work for Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice is encouraging local businesses to take part in their Wear

your Woollies to Work campaign this December, to help Springhill provide vital

end of life care for patients in the local community.

Registration for the event opened on Friday 2nd October when employers and employees can

sign up and show their support over the coming months. Wear Your Woollies is an easy way for

businesses to support Springhill whether staff are in the office or working from home. Employees

can take part in various fundraising activities simply by donning their favourite Christmas or woolly

jumper for the day, or if you’re up for a challenge you could run a Best Dressed Competition, or

Festive Bake Off. As part of the event, Springhill is asking for everyone taking part to donate a

couple of pounds to contribute to the specialist care services provided by the Hospice.

Signing up to the event can be done by visiting the Hospice website

at www.springhill.org.uk/wear-your-woollies.

Once registered, participating companies

will receive a fundraising pack from the

Hospice detailing how to make the most of

their Wear Your Woollies to Work event!

With many events being cancelled due to

the Covid-19 pandemic, Springhill’s Wear

your Woollies to Work campaign provides a

bit of fun in the festive period, it’s also easy

for everyone to get involved in – whether

you’re working from the office, from

home, you’re a one-man band or a large

organisation.

Rochdale Training has already signed up for Springhill’s Wear your Woollies to Work.

Mark Whittaker of Rochdale Training, said:

“Rochdale Training are pleased to support Wear your Woollies to Work day. Our employees,

apprentices and trainees will be taking part and always welcome the chance to support a great

local cause for our community. Thanks to all the team at Springhill Hospice!”

Wear your Woollies to Work Day is due to take place on Friday 11th December,

although companies can take part throughout December

on a date that suits them. For more information, please

contact the Fundraising Team on 01706 641790 or

email fundraising@springhill.org.uk.

To get involved

Keep any eye out on social media

visit our website www.springhill.org.uk facebook/springhillhospice

email fundraising@springhill.org.uk

twitter@springhillhosp

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Instagram for all the info springhillhospice

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From The Archives

ROCHDALE AND THE CIVIL WAR

The English Civil War between that Lancashire, particularly in the

1642 and 1651 was a series of

increasingly urban areas, sided with

armed conflicts between those Parliament whereas the rural prowho

supported Parliament (the Catholic areas to the north of Lancashire

and into Yorkshire were with the King.

roundheads) and those who

Rochdale, with strong a protestant

supported King Charles I (cavaliers

population, supported those behind

or Royalists).

Parliament.

It concerned which person or group

Manchester, by 1642 had become a

had the right to govern England. In the

centre for Parliamentarians as a source

early days the Royalists took Newcastle

of fighting men but also an arsenal with

and York in the north and established

barrels of gunpowder and the means

strongholds in Yorkshire under Lord

to detonate them. Lord Strange for the

Fairfax and his son, although these were

Royalists gathered troops from Bury

taken at the Battle of Adwalton Moor

to attack Manchester in order to seize

near Bradford in 1643. The Fairfaxes

the arsenal but 1000 volunteers came

then retreated to Hull. Before that

forward to repulse them. The weaponry

however, in 1642, both sides wrestled

was dispersed to nearby towns,

for pre-eminence across the region,

Rochdale being one. In February of

Rochdale becoming for a time an

1643, the Manchester garrison captured

important

Preston by the cavaliers who then turned

point of

their attention to Bolton, but these were

tension. It

beaten back by the roundheads, one

is difficult

of whom was Captain Schofield from

to suggest

Rochdale. More roundhead victories at

exactly

Whalley in April meant that by summer

which

most of Lancashire was in the hands of

towns and

Parliament.

families were

on which In July 1643, the Earl of Newcastle for

side but the Royalists offered security to the then

Blackwood town of Manchester if they agreed to lay

has

down their arms, but this was refused

suggested which mean an attack was imminent.

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So, 2000 roundheads were mustered

in Rochdale to set up defences against

possible attacking forces from Yorkshire,

the town being only a day’s march away

from the Royalists. 800 men were sent

to the moors at Blackstone Edge on a

front line which had become the division

between the two armies regionally.

Tension in the area was on the rise by

1643 with Royalists as close as Halifax

and looking to attack Lancashire.

Streets in Rochdale were barricaded and

roads blocked with felled trees. Such

was the violence at the time that many

Parliamentarian supporters from Halifax

fled to Rochdale to avoid the pillaging

of Royalists troops under Sir Francis

Mackworth. In order to counter the

potential attack, there was in Rochdale

a defensive gathering in October of two

companies of roundheads commanded

by Colonel Bradshaw in addition to

volunteers from the Yorkshire refugees.

Meanwhile, two cannons were set

up and trenches dug on Blackstone

Edge under the supervision of Colonel

Rossworm, a German engineer who

was an expert at fortifications and had

worked on both sides of the conflict.

The expected attack took place on July

14th, an alarm being raised when 200

Royalists cavalry came over the moors

from Yorkshire to try to break through to

Rochdale and

Lancashire.

Not so much

a battle

occurred,

more a

skirmish,

but there

was fighting

with swords

and some

cannon fire.

The Royalist

cavalry found

the ground

too soft for their horses and fell foul of

the fortifications on the moors. It was

reported that a few men were killed and

many injured but the roundheads were

victorious and took prisoners back to

Rochdale.

Following this, and to ensure that the

area remained safe from attack, men

marched from Rochdale to Heptonstall

near Hebden Bridge, chosen as a good

defensive position and there engaged in

four months of siege and conflict, the

Royalists eventually being repulsed and

retreating to the north east and Hull.

Following the Battle of Heptonstall 35

Royalists were taken prisoner under

guard to Rochdale.

If you have any comments about the Civil War in Rochdale, 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 comments by text or by recorded message at 07745201263.


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Ensuring a Healthy and

The shorter days and longer

nights of the waning year are

now upon us to add to the

challenges of day to day life in

our community. Its perhaps worth

repeating the seasonal security

messages:

• Make sure all entry points to your

property are secure, check locks and

replace where necessary.

• Inspect your boundaries make sure

fences are in good order and gates

are securely lockable.

• Check the functioning of intruder

alarms and security light, arrange

servicing and upgrades where

necessary.

• Place valuable items of gardening

equipment and ladders away from

prying eyes.

• Think about installing timers on

interior lights and a radio/television

so that you can appear in even when

you are not.

• Check security measures for your

vehicle(s)

• Consider joining your local Home

Watch Scheme - our Village has

several them which make an

important contribution to security

• Examine the possibility of using

What`s App and other social media

to create closed local groups for

mutual security and support.

• If you see something suspicious

or unusual which causes concern

report it to GMP via 101 or the GMP

website

This Autumn we face the additional

difficulty of dealing with the Covid1

pandemic and this is a suitable time

to revisit the benefits of living in a

small Community. uring the first

wave of Covid 1 illagers looked

to support their neighbours along

with the elderly and other vulnerable

Villagers, I very much hope that this

will continue with the new wave.

Look to support your friends and

neighbours in some simple ways

and at the same time, you may

also consider village life and the

environment. Here are some ideas.

• Look on Gov.uk for the latest

National Guidelines. Look at

Rochdale.gov.uk daily for the local

guidelines

• Think carefully about your proposed

schedule - does it involve an

element of additional risk to you

and others with whom you are likely

to come into contact? If there is an

added element of risk, find another

means to achieve your goals

• Try to ensure that you walk or cycle

to local destinations, as much as

possible. There are few of us who

will not benefit from additional

exercise and fresh air.

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Secure Start to Winter

• Use local shops and businesses

as much as possible, this will not

only assist in keeping local people

in employment but will keep local

enterprises viable. We are fortunate

to have a vibrant Co-op at the heart

if our Village, which supports local

people and Village groups to a

significant etent. N members

make a great contribution to Village

life and it is appreciated when

residents reciprocate.

• If you do need to use your car,

please make sure that you park

considerately. Do not obstruct drives

and other access routes, avoid

parking where vision at junctions

may be inhibited. Please do not

double-park or park on pavements.

Do take advantage of the Village Car

Park, when visiting shops and other

businesses.

• Should you have cause to use

Council services please bear in mind

that a number of those services have

been impacted by Covid 1. Several

Officers are redeployed to support

the most vulnerable Townspeople.

any Officers are working from

home will all the difficulties which

that entails. Please be patient we

have a great cohort of Officers,

across the Council, who are doing

their best to maintain services and

standards.

• Our whole community is extremely

fortunate to have three experienced

Local Councillors committed to

assisting in finding solutions to local

issues. Please keep them informed

on matters they can help with.

• We can all assist by looking after

matters very local to home. Pick up

litter in your immediate vicinity.

Keep drain grids close to your

property clear of leaves and report

them to the Council if they become

choked.

• Use the advantage of working from

home as an opportunity for you,

and your family, to explore our

remarkable natural environment.

Go exploring the extensive local

Footpath and Rights of Way

network, visiting local Moorland for

physical exercise and “head space”.

I very much hope that all readers and

their families will find some elements

of the above useful in insuring a

healthy and secure start to the Winter

Season.

Anyone needing help and support

with local matters can contact me via

the Streetwise Office.

Keep Safe.

Nigel Morrell

Norden Area Forum


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IF YOU HAVEN’T VISITED US ALREADY,

DROP BY AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON ALL FOOD & WINE

Please call us on 01706 364664 and speak to one of our friendly staff for details.

Please note that payment can be taken over the phone or on our contactless

system on delivery.

BECOME A BEECH’S VIP MEMBER

AND ENJOY THE EXTRA PERKS

See our website www.beechs.co.uk

for full details and how to join.

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Founded in 1959 we have built a reputation

for providing the finest, locally sourced products.

Relax, indulge and view a variety of fresh local produce

at Beech’s Farm Shop, an exceptional shopping experience.

OUR RANGE INCLUDES

Fresh, quality meat

Homemade pies

Ready-made meals and

a great selection of side dishes

Cakes

A wide range of cheeses

including our

famous Lancashire

Our famous home cured bacon

Pickles and preserves

Wines and beers

TRY OUR CLICK & COLLECT

Explore a range of meats, bundles,

quick meats and if you are fast, get

your hands on our deal of the week.

BAMFORD FARM SHOP

ROCHDALE

1, Kenyon Fold,

Rochdale OL11 5HP

CALL 01706 364664

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

www.beechs.co.uk


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Domestic Building

and Maintenance

Established 13 years ago,

ur igl ulifie

tradesmen provide a

reliable service and a high

standard of workmanship

which is based on many

years of knowledge and

experience gained in the

building industry.

Friendly and trustworthy,

we always deliver on time

and on budget.

We are the ideal choice for:-

General in-house repairs, plastering

Carpentry, plumbing, electrics

Resin driveways

Extensions

Flat roof replacements and re-roofs

Bathrooms

House renovations

Garage renovations

el it unfinise r

Brickwork

Domestic Building and Maintenance

If you have any questions about our services

please do not hesitate to contact Tony on

0774 613 2079 or 01706 759986


• Boiler Repair

• Boiler Installations

• Gas Safety Checks

• LPG

• Servicing

& Maintenance

• C02 Sensors

• Power Flushing

• Hive System Available

• No Call Out Charge

• Boiler Finance

Packages Available*

01706 397014

Address: Moor Hill, Norden

sales@greatbritishheatingnw.co.uk

*Millar Heating Services Ltd are an appointed representative of The Pay Monthly Boiler

Centre who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN 676340.


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DISCOUNTS FOR

TAXI DRIVERS AND

ALL CAR SHOWROOMS

Ask about our

Customer Loyalty

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FREE CAR WASH

1

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& GO WAX

Cars £4.00

4x4 £5.00

Family Car £5.00

2

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Full wash, wax, tyre shine,

air freshener, clean wheels

inside and out

Cars £6.00

4x4 £7.00

Family £7.00

3

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All of no 1 & 2 plus vacuum

inside, clean dashboard,

inside and outside windows

Cars £12.00

4x4 £17.00

Family Car £15.00

4

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4x4 £20.00

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Family Car £30.00

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Family Car £45.00

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A fast and professional service

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Bury Hand Car Wash & Valeting Services 609-621 Rochdale Old Rd Bury BL9 7TL

Call Mustafa on 07704 901333 Part of the TOTAL SERVICE STATION

Please mention Streetwise when responding to advertisments

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· Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

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· Bumper Scuffs

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Unit 3, Greenboth Road, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7TD (Opposite Norden Bus Terminus)



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DIRECT FENCING & GATES LTD

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PLOT 1, MOOR ST, HEYWOOD OL10 3DD

2 Bridge Street, Wardle, Rochdale OL12 9AA

Re-roofing and Builder Contractor Email Pat on pwcontractors@icloud.com www.pwcontractors.com

• UPVC Fitters and Suppliers

• Flat Roofing, EPDM Rubber Roofing with 25 year guarantee

• Plastering

• Scaffolding/Cherry Picker supplied

• Seagull Spikes

• Slating and Tiling new or used

• Felt Flat Roofing with 15 year guarantee

• Lead Valleys, Flashing Chimney

• All Building Repairs

• Gutter Cleaning

• 24 HOUR STORM DAMAGE CALL OUT

• All insurance work undertaken

All work is fully guaranteed with a ten year backed guarantee with all quotes - 14 day cancellation period

We will beat any like for like quote so call us today! 01706 508975/0161 820 2968/0800 9596709


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Thinking of a New Roof? Then Call...

David McHugh Roofing Services

ESTABLISHED 1981

• NEW ROOFS IN TILE OR SLATE

• ULTIMATE FLAT ROOF SOLUTION

(IN FIBREGLASS GRP)

• FACIAS, GUTTERS

• DOWNPIPES & SOFFITS

• ALL UPVC CLADDING

AWARD WINNING ROOFING CONTRACTOR

Check out our Which?

Trusted Trader reviews

Call David or Leon on

Tel: 01706 750840

Mob: 07792 491818

20 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale OL12 7HG

Please visit our website at www.davidmchughroofing.com

Decorative aggregates

right where you

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Friendly, professional service and

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l Golden Gravel

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l Scottish Pebbles

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Also Building Sand, Hard Core Products

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Telephone: 01706 655245

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THINKING ABOUT

LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION?

At Streetwise we can personally hand deliver your

leaflets by inserting them into our magazines.

Our delivery teams will then distribute them to each of our 4 areas

within Rochdale for as little as £45 per 1,000 leaflets. Rather than it

arriving alongside several other leaflets, yours will be the ONLY leaflet

included in the magazine and

therefore have maximum visibility.

For more information call

07976 289967/ 07974 434793

Creative

Joinery

Standard & Non Standard Joinery

34 Years Experience

No Job Too Small

Windows (Hardwood or UPVC)

Internal or External Doors

All Types of Joinery

Hardwood Flooring

Laminate Flooring

Stairs and Spindles

ur latest ui step laminate ooring

has approx 120 colours to choose from.

Telephone

07958 326231

M&K DECORATING

NORDEN BASED DECORATOR

All types of interior and exterior

work undertaken.

Quality painting and paperhanging.

Friendly, reliable and quality service.

Fully insured.

For a FREE estimate pLEASE CALL Mike

01706 640912/07896 836581


Ryder

PLUMBING

SERVICES

Disability Showers

Bathroom Repairs

All Small Plumbing Jobs

Emergency Repairs

OAP DISCOUNTS

NORDEN BASED PLUMBER

CALL DARREN ON

07531 890429

All aspects of Tree Work

Including Stump Grinding

Prompt reliable service

Fully Insured

Free Estimates

Also logs For Sale

PLEASE CALL

01706 658771

Top O’th Meadow Farm, Rochdale OL11 5UL

Email info@specialbranch-treesurgery.co.uk

www.specialbranch-treesurgery.co.uk


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GILLIAN MURRAY

Accountancy Services

(Established 1988)

Self Assessment

Accounts prepared for all types

of businesses

Tax return forms completed

VAT

For free consultation contact

Gillian Murray

Dixon Fold House, Bamford

01706 658987

Sue’s

Boiler Servicing & Repairs

No Separate Call Out Charge

Boiler Replacements

Alterations

System Upgrades

Energy Efficient Trained

NOTHING Local Family IS IMPOSSIBLE!

Business Trading 25 years

I can alter Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaids Dresses, Prom Dresses

• Over 30 years experience

• Same day service available

• Competitive pricing

• Any work taken on including curtains

• Professional service delivered

For more information contact Sue on

07800 739245 or 01706 860097

4 Store Street, Norden, Rochdale OL11 5SR Email: serwariahmed1@gmail.com


G. TURNER

GAS PLUMBING & HEATING

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ALL TYPES OF GAS, PLUMBING & HEATING WORK UNDERTAKEN

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SPECIAL RATES FOR OAP’S

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CALL GRAHAM ON

TEL: 01706 718295 OR MOBILE: 07703 212393

0845 839 2455

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JAMES GRIERSON

PAINTING & DECORATING

www.jg-decorating.co.uk

High Class Professional Service

Fully Trained – NVQ Qualified

Fully Insured & CSC Certified

Quality Work Guaranteed

No Job Too Big or Small

We undertake plaster patch work

Feature walls

papered from £50

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CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE

07794 101 767


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WE

LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL • SHOP LOCAL

ADVERTISE LOCAL

We deliver to over 20,000

homes in the LOCAL area every month.

That’s over 20,000 potential new customers.

TO ADVERTISE CALL

07976 289967/07974 434793

email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk

or visit www.streetwisemag.co.uk

Fascia Lift

Roof line Specialists

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

New Roofs & Roof Repairs

Dry Verge System

Flat Roof Repairs & New Installations

Rubber Roofing

Fascias/Soffits & Guttering

ALSO:-

Gutter Cleaning & Power Washing

Services Available

Upvc Conservatory Cleaning

TELEPHONE

0776 528 6925

0800 959 6064



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