Bamford & Norden July 2015

There’s an update from the UK’s largest choir, Rock 

Choir, which recently celebrated its 10th year 

anniversary in Birmingham with members from 

Norden and Bamford joining in a special parade at 

the NEC. 

Following on from the article which appeared in 

the May issue, Friends of Heritage Green continue 

their fight to prevent the sale of Heritage Green and 

the building of six houses on the site in order to 

ensure a green and open space for recreational 

purposes. 

Our regular contributor, Alan Valentine, has written 

a very interesting piece about the Summit Pass 

which links Littleborough and Todmorden. 

With Summer upon us and the long school holidays 

looming, look out for the next magazine dropping 

through your letterbox which will be the bumper 

double issue covering both the months of August 

and September. 

Until then…… 

Kate & Becky 

PAINTER AND DECORATOR 

Maurice Healey Painting and Decorating 

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M & K Decorating 84 

M & M Painters & Decorators 72 

PLUMBING AND HEATING 

Complete Bathrooms 72 

G Turner Gas Plumbing & Heating 99 

IHG Plumbing & Electrical 33 

P.R Domestic Plumbing & Heating 69 

Ryder Plumbing Services 78 

PRE-SCHOOL 

Cutgate Pre-School 31 

RECRUITMENT AGENCY 

B2B Independent Living 35 

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS 

Bella Vista 27 

Owd Betts 89 

Norden Arms 14 & 15 

The Pavilion 34 

ROOFING 

Dave McHugh Roofing 10 

Dry Roof 33 

IKS Roofing and Guttering 66 

SHOE REPAIR/KEY CUTTING 

Craven’s Shoe Clinic 76 

SKIP HIRE 

Heywood Skip Hire 61 

SOLAR PANELS 

Solvis 92 

STAIRCASES 

Stunning Staircases 11 

TILING 

Complete Bathrooms 72 

TRAVEL AGENT 

Cruise Holidays 12 

TRAVEL SERVICES 

Junction 21 56 & 57 

United Millennium 2 

TREE SURGEONS 

Tree Control 20 

Tree Surgeons Ltd 61 

TV REPAIRS 

Home TV 79 

TV Engineer 66 

WILL WRITING SERVICES 

The Willmaster 72 

WINDOWS, DOORS AND 

CONSERVATORIES 

Admiral Windows 66 

JLG Windows 92 

New Look Windows 17 

Your Choice 88 

WINDOW CLEANING 

H & L Windows 61 

WINDOW REPAIRS 

Bamford & Norden Double Glazing Repairs 

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Failed Units 96 

Middleton Glass 70 

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Window Doctor 26 

WINE BAR 

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WORKTOPS 

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COMMUNITY NEWS 

AND FEATURES 

Poppy Picnic – Norden Jubilee Park 38 

Nutter’s Mango, Watermelon and Feta Kebabs 39 

Rock Choir Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary 40 & 41 

Police Update & Useful Hints & Tips 42 

Councillors for the Wards of Norden and Bamford 43 

Heather’s Pavlova Roll 43 

Friends of Heritage Green – Mark Hope 44 & 45 

What’s On 46 & 47 

Church Notice Board 48 & 49 

The Summitt Pass – Alan Valentine 50 

Red Butterfly Bakery – Chocolate Chip Brownies 51 

Whittaker Moss Primary School – Summer Fair 51 

In Bloom Entry Needs Your Support – Nigel Morrell 52 & 53 

A Dream Come True 54 & 55 

Evergreen – Garden Tips & Advice for June 67 

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The team at Home Instead Senior Care in Rochdale is passionate 

about providing care to its clients which not only improves the 

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Commenting on the service, David Bradshaw said, “We are passionate 

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Take straight out of the fridge so the melon is 

crisp and juicy, ideal if your having a BBQ and 

waiting for your coals to get hot. 

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1 ripe, seedless watermelon 

200g feta cheese 

1 ripe mango – peeled 

Few sprigs fresh mint 

1 tablespoon caster sugar 

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 

6 tablespoons olive oil 

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

Squeeze fresh lemon 

Method 

1) Remove the outer rind of the watermelon and dice the flesh 

into 2cm cubes. Remove any black pips. 

2) Cut the feta and mango into the same size cubes. 

3) Take a kebab stick and place alternative cubes of the fruits, 

cheese and the occasional mint leaf onto the stick. 

4) Mix together the sugar, vinegar, olive oil and seasoning and 

pour over each kebab – serve chilled, and just before serving 

finish with a squeeze of lemon. 

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The UKs largest contemporary 

choir celebrates 10 year 

anniversary with the stars 

Celebrities joined thousands of Rock Choir members including ‘Rockies’ from 

Bamford and Norden to party at the Genting Arena in Birmingham this weekend. 

Chesney Hawkes and Kiki Dee were among the guests who performed their own well known 

hits with the members. They were all made honorary Rock Choir members by founder Caroline Redman 

Lusher. In addition, signed birthday wishes were sent from all over the world. Celebrities such as Olly 

Murs, Simon Cowell, Chris Evans, Joan Collins and many more sent their best wishes. Their cards will be 

auctioned to the general public in June to raise money for the charity, Shooting Star Chase. 

Chesney Hawkes was asked how he felt about performing with Rock Choir after the show. Chesney said 

“It was an amazing experience being here today. Please have me back!” He went on to say “Rock Choir 

is all about community and being together. It’s going to grow and grow.” 

One attendee, member and best-selling author Gill Hornby called Rock Choir ‘the biggest national 

cultural movement of the decade’. 

Rock Choir members from Bamford and Norden joined in a special parade at the NEC on Sunday, the 

first of a two night celebration. Each parade consisted of over 130 handmade, personalised flags, 

representing their local Rock Choir. Teenagers from Andorra joined Scotland and England Teen Rock 

Choir on stage to perform’ Budapest’ by George Ezra. 

Rock Choir leader Phil Reynolds, who performed on stage with 56 other Rock Choir leaders from across 

the UK said “I’m absolutely blown away by the fantastic sound my members made, the whole weekend 

was amazing! Well done to all involved”. Phil also runs weekly choir rehearsals in Middleton, Marple, 

Rochdale, Romiley and Saddleworth. 

Clare Cook, Head of Campaigns for charity Missing People, thanked the members for their generosity 

and support and held a bucket collection at the end of the event and raised an amazing £7000. Clare 

said "We are so grateful and blown away by the generosity of the members – thank you to you all, you 

really are a lifeline, changing lives through song". 

Rock Choir is the UK’s largest contemporary choir, with nearly 17,000 members in over 300 local 

communities. There are no auditions and no requirements to read music or have any previous singing 

experience. Rock Choir members get together each week to attend fun, friendly rehearsals where they 


are taught specially arranged pop and chart songs. There are lots of exciting performances throughout 

the year and many of them help raise money for charity. 

Rock Choir's uplifting ethos of fun, friendship and community spirit is a huge part of its attraction. At an 

individual level, it helps improve people's self-confidence, enables them to develop new singing skills, 

and enjoy a dynamic new social life. Singing together and achieving such a great sound gives members 

a huge sense of fulfilment. Added to this is the glamour and excitement of performing in public, which 

for many is a truly liberating experience 

For a free taster session or more information about times go to www.rockchoir.com or call 

01252 714 276. 


YOUR LOCAL POLICE UPDATE 

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS 

Stop yourself becoming a target for thieves targeting vehicles 

by following our handy tips below. 

Make sure you lock your car every time you leave it, even if 

it’s only for 2 minutes! 

Do not leave Sat Navs and other valuable items in your 

vehicle. Sat Navs have been stolen in 5 of the offences that 

took place this week. 

When leaving your vehicle make sure all your windows are 

closed as well as your sunroof. 

Think it’s safe to leave things in your boot? It’s not; offenders 

can get in here as well! 

BMWs STOLEN WITHOUT KEYS BEING USED 

There have been a number of BMW vehicles stolen without keys. 

Between 2005 and 2012 BMW produce a “security patch” for the 

engine management system which will prevent the vehicle from being 

stolen without the keys. There is a simple test to see if this patch is 

present on any vehicle. With the vehicle locked, take the key from the 

key fob and unlock via the driver’s door lock and hold the key in the 

unlock position for around five seconds. If the windows automatically 

go down then the patch is not present. 

If this happens with your vehicle please contact your local BMW 

dealerships, for instance BMW Williams at Rochdale to arrange for an 

upgrade. 

POLICE NEWSFLASH NORDEN 

There have recently been three incidents of domestic 

burglary on Fairview Close, Newhouse Crescent and 

Edenfield Road. 

There have also recently been thirteen incidents 

of vehicle crime. This also includes criminal 

damage to vehicles. 

There have been twelve cases of theft from a 

vehicle. These were on Highwood, 

Stocksgate, Hutchinson Road, Claymere Avenue, 

Woodhouse Lane, Blackpits Road, Edenfield Road 

and five cases on Harewood Road. 

There was also one case of theft 

of a vehicle. Police officers on 

patrol saw the offender 

driving the stolen vehicle 

and attempted to stop the 

vehicle. However, the 

vehicle made off 

through a red light 

driving at over sixty 

miles per hour on a thirty 

mile per hour road. The vehicle continued at speed and collided with 

a tree. The driver exited the vehicle and tried to escape but was 

detained by officers. 

Norden PACT Meetings are held on a monthly basis. Future meetings 

are:- Wednesday 15th July. 

All meetings begin at 18:30 at Norden Old Library. 

POLICE NEWSFLASH BAMFORD 

There have recently been eight incidents of domestic burglary. These 

were on Kenion Road, Brimrod Lane, Sudley Road, Farriers Lane, 

Kemp Avenue, Lower Beechwood and two cases on Bury Road. 

There were also two cases of attempted domestic burglary on Lower 

Beechwood and Rossmere Avenue. 

There have recently also been six incidents of vehicle crime. This also 

includes criminal damage to vehicles. 

There have been two cases of criminal damage to a vehicle on 

Wordsworth Way and Holborn Street. 

There have also been four incidents of theft from vehicles on Marland 

Hill Road, Norden Road, Marland Fold and Mayfair Gardens. 

Bamford PACT Meetings are now held quarterly. Future meetings are:- 

Monday 3rd August 2015, Sudden Social Club 

All meetings begin at 18:00 

CRIME FIGURES 

In the 12 months to May 2015, total Crime in the Rochdale area was 

down on previous year’s figures by 14%. For the same time period in 

the Rochdale North Neighbourhood, Criminal Damage and Arson were 

down by 8%, Robbery was also down by 15% whilst Burglary is 

down by 5%. 

Police Contact Numbers:- 

In an emergency you should always call 999. Please call 

101 to report a non emergency incident or to make an 

enquiry or alternatively contact your local neighbourhood 

policing team on 0161 856 9961.For the latest news and 

information about your Neighbourhood Policing Team visit 

www.gmp.police.uk. 

You can also follow us on Twitter: 

www.twitter.com/gmpolice or find us on 

Facebook: 

www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice, 

Flickr: www.flickr.com/gmpolice1 or 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/gmpolice. 

Download our smartphone app from the 

App Store or Google Play 

www.gmp.police.uk/apps.

Councillors for the Wards of 

Norden and Bamford 

Bamford Ward: 

Councillor Jane Gartside JP 

19 Falcon Close, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7RY 

Tel: 01706 658443 

Email: jane.gartside@rochdale.gov.uk 

Norden Ward: 

Councillor James Gartside 

19 Falcon Close, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7RY 

Tel: 01706 658443 

Email: james.gartside@rochdale.gov.uk 

Councillor Ian Duckworth 

13 Sedgley Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 4TY 

Tel: 01706 648393 

Email: ian.duckworth@rochdale.gov.uk 

Councillor Pat Sullivan 

22 Weythorne Drive, Birtle, BL9 7TX 

Tel: 0161 762 1129 

Mobile: 0796 798 5240 

Email: patricia.sullivan@rochdale.gov.uk 

Councillor Peter Winkler 

27 Shepherd Street, Norden 

Rochdale, OL11 5SU 

Tel: 01706 524994 

Mobile: 0789 025 6814 

Email: peter.winkler@rochdale.gov.uk 

Councillor Mike Holly 

29 Spring Bank Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5SE 

Mobile: 0783 124 8866 

Email: michael.holly@rochdale.gov.uk 

Pavlova Roll 

Recipe from Heather Williams 

Ingredients 

3egg whites 

150g Caster sugar 

15g cornflour 

5mls white wine vinegar 

Dash vanilla essence 

300mls double cream , whipped 

100 -200g fresh fruit eg strawberries and mint, raspberries, peach or 

nectarine 

More Filling suggestions: 

4-6 tbsps lemon curd 

6oz dark chocolate, melted and stirred into whipped cream 

1 large mango + 1 passion fruit, pureed 

4 tbsps ginger preserve 

1 can mandarin oranges, drained of juice 

Remember some fruits freeze better than others and there are endless 

combinations eg banana and toffee, strawberry and mint etc 

OPEN FREEzE COMPLETE, then put in box or wrap in foil and 

REMEMBER to PUT ON A SERVING PLATE UNWRAPPED TO DEFROST 

AND DUST WITH ICING SUGAR JUST BEFORE SERVING. 

Method 

1. Oven - 140C/275F/ gas1.Line a baking tray -11” x 9” with silicone 

paper. 

2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then add the caster sugar 1 tbsp at a 

time and whisk in well. 

3. Beat in the cornflour , vinegar and extract. 

4. Spread the mixture into the prepared tin with a palette knife. 

5. Bake for 30 minutes. 

6. Remove from the oven and cover with a damp teatowel! (Yes really) 

and leave until cold. 

7. Turn out of the tin onto a sheet of greaseproof paper sprinkled 

liberally with icing sugar,and remove the lining paper. 

8. Spread the whipped cream over the meringue. Sprinkle the fruits on 

top and carefully roll up like a swiss roll. 

9. Transfer to a serving plate and dust liberally with icing sugar. 

10. Serve cut into slices with pouring cream. 


F R I E N D S O F 

Heritage Green 

The Friends of Heritage Green continues its fight to prevent the sale of Heritage Green 

(field at Cut Lane/Caldershaw Road) and the building of six houses and to ensure the 

continuing use of this green open space for recreational purposes and leisure-time occupation 

by local residents and hopefully to register the space as a Village Green. 

Following attendance by many residents and representations by representatives of the Friends 

of Heritage Green at the public meeting of the Rochdale Township Committee on 4th March, 

the Council agreed to reconsider whether to sell Heritage Green and is expected to decide 

its fate on 22nd July at the next meeting. 

Since its inception in February this year, the Friends of Heritage Green has mobilised itself 

quickly and effectively and achieved the following: 

Swelled its “ranks” to 170 people and growing 

Formally established itself as a voluntary association with a written constitution 

Leafleted 630 households 

Submitted 100 petitions and 155 completed questionnaires to the Council evidencing local 

opposition to the sale and the wishes of residents for the future of Heritage Green 

Launched its own newsletter – the BULLET! 

Applied to register Heritage Green as a Village Green 

Raised over £300 to fund its activities 

Litter picked Heritage Green and continues to do so 

Tidied unlawfully felled trees and had felled trees removed by the Council 

Published articles in Streetwise, Streetlife, Rochdale Observer, Rochdale Online, and Norden 

Village facebook page 

Most importantly, Heritage Green is being used and you will have seen the usual activities 

such as football, cricket (padded up and with helmets!), dog walking and exercising, horse 

riding, bicycle riding and kite flying and also wildlife watching including fish, birds and 

ducks but also nocturnal “bat watch” (a colony is nesting on Heritage Green or somewhere close). 


The campaign is far from over and participation and support from anyone from Norden, 

Caldershaw and surrounding areas, to save this valuable open green space, would be greatly 

welcomed and appreciated. Your support could just be to join our group (for free), use 

Heritage Green and attend any informal events (rounders match planned), complete a one 

page questionnaire (to provide useful evidence that you use Heritage Green), walk with us 

in the Norden Carnival, attend the Township Committee (next one on 22nd July at One 

Riverside, the Council offices) to show your opposition or support the campaign with time 

or money. 

If you are interested in joining the Friends of Heritage Green, please contact Mark Hope by 

email on markhope680@btinternet.com or telephone on 07812 195873. 

Mark Hope 

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Local Area Forums:- 

Bamford & Oakenrod Area Forum 

Bamford – 21st September 

6:30pm - Bamford Chapel 

Norden Area Forum 

Norden – 30th September 

7.00pm - Norden Area Forum 

Norden & District Local History Society 

Join the Norden and District Local History Society on the 1st Monday 

of every month from 7pm at Norden Old Library. Contact Val Corns 

for further details on 07812 447460. 

Rochdale Over 50's Forum 

This forum meets regularly to discuss any topics relevant to their age 

group. The meetings are held in the Town Hall, attendance is free 

and open to anyone. 

The next Meeting will take place on Monday 1st June from 10am - 

12noon 

The WI 

The Norden W.I. meet at Cutgate Baptist Church at 7.30pm for 

7.45pm start on the first Wednesday of each month. The Norden 

Women’s Institute June meeting saw Jane Hicks give an interesting 

talk on the topic of ‘Fair Trade’. We should all try and do our best to 

look out for fair trade goods etc. Their president and treasurer 

recounted their trip to Buckingham Palace for the Centenary Garden 

Party. It was indeed an honour for them. Luckily the weather was 

dry but windy. Thousands of lovely hats were held on tightly. Their 

Centenary celebration is on Wednesday July 1st where a party has 

been arranged to be held at the St.James Chapel hall, Ashworth. 

Members are being provided with a buffet and entertainment. The 

following meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday August 5th includes a 

talk by a Rochdale Blue Badge Guide. Be assured of a warm 

welcome. Other events, walks, trips are often organised along with 

the usual monthly meetings. By the time you read this you will no 

doubt have see some members walking in the Norden Carnival 

supporting a large banner and waving sunflowers! 

For more information please ring 07751 183423. New members 

and visitors are very welcome. 

Guided Walks & Tours 

Syke Walk and Talk Group with Cutgate meet every Tuesday at 10.00 

am outside the Doctor's.Surgery on Cutgate Precinct. The walks are 

free and open to everyone. All abilities catered for. All walks are 

sponsored by the Clinical Commission Group formerly, Walking for 

Health, run by the NHS. 

Springhill Hospice 

Midnight Walk 2015 – Saturday 4th July 

In the final planning stages this is going to be an event not to miss! 

It involves 10 km and very special costumes. Date for your diary 

Saturday 4th July! 

Countryside and Parks 

Sunday 21 June 2015 

Poppy Picnic and Talent Show 

Organised by Friends of Queens Park Group 

Venue: Queens Park, Heywood 

Enquiries: For further details contact 07721 676460 or refer to 

www.queensparkheywood.org 

Saturday 11 July 2015 

Bugs ‘n’ Beasties at the Dell 

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service 

Explore the woods and ponds and discover what mini creatures are 

living at Healey Dell. Booking is essential. 

Venue: Meet @ Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Station Road Car Park, 

Broadley, OL12 8RJ 

Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm 

Price: £2.50 

Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 

01706 373421 

Sunday 12 July 2015 

Forest Fun – Pond Dipping 


Join NatureEd for a family pond dip; see what is lurking beneath the 

water. Duration:1-2 hours. Booking is essential. 

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre, Littleborough 


Price: £2.50 per person. 

Booking/enquiries: For more details call: 01706 373421 

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Thursday 23 July 2015, Thursday 29 July 2015 & Thursday 13 

August 2015 

Summer Fun Events at Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre 


Join NatureEd for some summer fun nature activities and crafts with 

Bugs & Beasties on 23 July, Woodland Crafts on 29 July and Pond 

Dipping on 13 August 2015. Sessions are aimed at 6-11 year olds, 

but all ages are welcome. Limited places, booking is essential. 



Price: £2.50 

Booking/enquiries: For more details and bookings please telephone 

01706 373421 

Guided Walks and Tours 

Saturday 27 June, 25 July, 19 September and 31 October 2015 

Blue Badge Guided Tours: Revealing the River Roch 

Hidden for over a century, progress is underway to re-open the river 

to reveal the historic bridge and restore the river’s natural habitat. 

Find out more about this exciting project as well as the history of the 

Town Centre. Duration: 1 hour. 

Venue: Meet in the foyer Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, 

Rochdale OL16 1AQ 

Time: 2pm 

Price: Free, pre-booking essential 

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924928 VIC (Tuesday–Saturday10am- 

5pm), email: vic@link4life.org 

or in person to Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade 

Saturday 11 July 2015 

Coach Trip – North Cave and Far Ings 

Organised by Rochdale Field Naturalists' Society 

A coach trip looking at butterflies, dragonflies, birds and flowers. 

Venue: Depart from the cul-de-sac, at bottom of Manchester Old 

Road, Rochdale 

Time: 9am 

Price: £14 

Enquiries: 01706 644394 

Tuesday 21 July 2015 

Evening Photographic Walk 


Join our rangers and Rochdale Camera Club for an early evening 

stroll getting photographic tips along the way. Of course, bring your 

camera! Graded: Easy. 


Time: 7pm-9pm 

Booking/enquiries: For more details please telephone 01706 

373421 

Heritage Attractions 

Friday 3 July 2015 to Sunday 5 July 2015 

Summer Diesel Spectacular 

Organised by East Lancashire Railway 

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. 

Price: Please telephone for details 

Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line 

on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 

Sunday 5 July 2015 & 

First Sunday of the Month 

In Steam & Northern Meccano Society 

Organised by Ellenroad Steam Museum 

Experience the awesome power of the world's largest working mill 

engine in full steam and on public display. Free parking and light 

refreshments available from the Engine House café. 

Venue: Ellenroad Steam Museum, Elizabethan Way, Newhey, 

Rochdale 

Time: Admission from 11am; with steaming from 12noon-4pm 

Price: £5 Adult, Children accompanied by an adult are FREE 

Enquiries: 07789802632 or www.ellenroad.org.uk 

Friday 17 July 2015 to Saturday 18 July 2015 

Raise the Roof 

Organised by East Lancashire Railway 

Venue: East Lancashire Railway, Bury & all stations. 

Price: Please telephone for details 

Bookings/enquiries: 0161 764 7790 (10am-4pm) or book on-line 

on www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 

Visit our website To advertise www.streetwisemag.co.uk call 07976 289967 or email for all sales@streetwisemag.co.uk the info about the Streetwise magazines 

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Norden Methodist Church 

Rev Diane Hicks 

Contact: 01706 370311 

Service Times 

Every Sunday 10.30am 

Sunday Worship and Junior Church 

Events and Activities:- 

9am – Playgroup Contact Margaret Cadwallader 

Tel: 07716 209421 

Monday - 6pm 

Weightwatchers Tel 0345 123000 

Thursdays 1pm 

Embroiderers Guild 

Contact Joan Golding 

Tel: 01706 343203 

Thursdays 

6.15pm – Rainbows 

Tel: 01706 715990 

Thursday Club - First Thursday of the Month from 

1.45pm. 

Cutgate Baptist Church 

Jane Winnard (Secretary) 

Tel: 01706 352947 

Joyce & Brian Langan 

Tel: 01706 640700 

Sunday Service - 10.45 every Sunday 

Holy Communion – 1st and 3rd Sunday of the 

Month 

Friday - Shoppers Coffee Morning from 10am - 

11.30am at Cutgate Baptist Church 

Parent and Toddler Group - every Tuesday - Term 

Time only from 9.15 – 11.15am (cost £1 per 

family). 

Thursday - Craft Club – from 2pm. (Please ring in 

advance to check details – see numbers above) 

Exploring the Bible – Thursday from 7.30pm. 

(Please ring in advance to check details and 

venue – see numbers above) 

Bamford Chapel 

United Reformed Church 

Revd Richard Bradley 

Contact 01706 369622 

Weekly Sunday Worship: Morning 10.30am and 

evening 6pm (Junior Church at the morning 

service) All welcome. 

Weekly Communion will be held the first Sunday 

in the month for the morning service and third 

Sunday in the month for the evening service. 

Sunday 28th June - 2pm-4pm Messy Church all 

welcome 

Other dates for your diary: 

Every Thursday morning there is a "Community 

Coffee Morning" happening at Bamford Chapel - 

10am - 12pm. All Welcome. 

Mums and Toddlers Group 9.00am -11am each 

Tuesday (including during school holidays) 

Christian Aid evening Monday 6th July at 7.30pm 

- the regional Christian Aid rep will be speaking - 

all welcome. 

For all information on church activities see our 

website www.bamfordchapel.co.uk or facebook: 

"Bamford Chapel and Norden URC" or phone Revd 

Richard Bradley on 01706 369622 

Saint George’s, Oakenrod 

The Revd Karen Smeeton 

Tel: 01706 347163 

Sunday Service: 9.30am Holy Communion 

St George’s Hall is available for private bookings 

for social events. The main hall can 

accommodate 80 seats and has an elevated 

stage, a large central wooden dance floor and 

good acoustics. 

The Wilson room is used for meetings of around 

20 people with a newly refurbished fully 

equipped kitchen. 

The Hall has some daytime availability for 

community groups/club meetings etc. 

Cost for the large room is £16 per hour and for 

the small room is £11 per hour. 

Please contact 07516 998468 if you have any 

queries. 

Saturday 27th June, 3.30pm – 6pm. – There 

will be BBQ at St George's. All welcome. Please 

contact Revd Karen Smeeton for more details. 

Food will be served from 4.30pm 

Thursday 9th July 1pm – 4pm. Circle are having 

a Health and Well being event at St George's. 

Health checks and one to one health care advice. 

Regular activities include: 

Tuesday – 6pm Beaver Scouts 

7pm – Club Scouts Contact 01706 711836 

Wednesday – 9.30am – Mother and 

baby/toddler group. Term time only. Contact 

01706 638095. Entry is free of charge but all 

donations are most welcome. 

Thursday – 6pm-7.30pm – Rainbows and 

Brownies 

Friday – 7pm – Scouts Contact 01706 711838 

Saturday – 10am–10.50am – Ninja and 

Samurai Martial Arts Classes for children age 6 – 

15 and adults from age 16 plus. Please ring 

Gavin on 07714 768773 or 07811 335899 for 

further details. 

Ladies fellowship now first Monday in the month. 

Saint Clement’s, Spotland 

The Revd Karen Smeeton 

Tel: 01706 347163 

Service Times: 

Sunday: Sung Eucharist 11:15am 

(Family Service 3rd Sunday each month) 

Tuesday: Said Eucharist 7:00pm 

(Last Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm will be 

evening prayer) 

Regular Events: 

1st Monday each month: 

Monday Nighters - With Guest Speakers 

New members always welcome 

3rd Friday each month 2pm to 4pm: 

Traditional Afternoon tea at St Clements Hall. 

Entry is £4 per head. 

All welcome - Gift Vouchers available 

Contact Doreen on 01706 638262 or Sylvia on 

01706 523604

Other Regular Activities: 

Wednesday 4.00pm – 6.00pm 

Spotland Residents Craft/Computer Club 

Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.00pm 

Yoga with Mandy Mills 

Friday Evenings 7:00pm – 10.00pm 

Bridge club at St Clements Hall 

Hall available for hire. Please contact Curt on 

07739 034884. 

St Paul’s Church, Norden 

Rev David Woodall 

Tel: 01706 366512 

Sunday Services: 10.15am 

Sunday: 10.15am Sunday school 

Thursday 9th July at 12.45pm. John Hall playing 

the clarinet. John is ex Guards and Royal Northern 

School of Music and Former Head of Woodwind at 

Rochdale Schools Music Service. 

Regular Activities:- 

MONDAY: 

10.30am Art Group 

4.30pm – Drama Group Class 

7.30pm – Indoor Bowls League Matches 

TUESDAY: 

4pm onwards Ballet Classes 

7.30pm – Indoor Bowls 

WEDNESDAY: 

Tea Dances at 2pm with Dance for Fun 

6pm – Ladybirds 

7.45pm – Ballroom Dancing with Dance for Fun 

THURSDAY: 

2pm – Indoor Bowls 

6.30pm – Brownies 

3rd Thurs in each month – 8pm Anglican Ladies 

Group 

FRIDAY: 

4-7pm – ballet classes 

7.30pm – Dance for Fun sequence 

SATURDAY: 

9am – 1pm – Ballet Classes 

All Dance for Fun Dances and Lessons run by Alan 

and Ginny Newman, five times British Latin 

American Dance Champions 

The Hall is available for all types of events. For 

further info, please contact Rachel on 01706 

644000. 

Read music in 30 minute sessions once a week at 

6.50 p.m.on Wednesday evenings at St.Paul’s 

Church, Norden. The lessons are free – no charges 

whatsoever. If you want to know more, come along 

via the vestry door. On very occasional 

Wednesdays there will not be a lesson. If you 

want to check or would like more information, do 

not hesitate to ring 01706 365465. 

St Michael’s Church, Bamford 


Tel: 01706 366512 

St. Michael's Church, Bamford 

Work begins on June 22nd to repair damage 

caused by the fire. The church will be closed 

throughout June, July and August. 

The 9.15 service now takes place at St. Clements. 

This is where young pre-schoolers can enjoy the 

crèche whilst primary school children participate in 

story time helping them to understand God’s word. 

With songs that children know they can sing along 

whether they can read or not. We always give 

newcomers a warm welcome. 

Church members are also invited to Join St. Paul’s 

Norden at 10.15 or St. Jame’s Ashworth at 

3.00pm Wednesday communion at 10.30am In St. 

Paul’s hall. 

Beer and Bible at the Norden Arms 

Tuesday 30th July, 7.30pm usually upstairs. 

Come and join us and have a drink as we discuss a 

faith issue and how it applies to life today. 

Summer Fair, St. Michael's Church, Bamford. 

Saturday 4th July. 

Held in St. Michael's School. Come and join us 

between 11am and 1.30pm. 

St James, Ashworth 

A BCP church 


Tel: 01706 366512 

Services 1st Sun of every month at 3pm - BCP Holy 

Communion. 

Other Sundays – 3pm Evensong 

Jazz Evening at St James’ - The Teddy Bears return 

to Ashworth Parish Hall on Friday 26th June, 

7.30pm. Be sure to get your tickets early – priced 

£10.00. The price includes strawberries and cream 

and there will be a licensed bar. Admission by 

tickets only. Contact: 01706 65005 

Sat 11th July - Annual Garden Party 

2.15 pm at the Parish Hall, School Lane. Stalls, 

Games, Strawberry tea included in entry, pay at 

gate. 

Sun 26th July Patronal Festival 

3pm Preacher Canon Roger Smith 

Advance notice - Fri 25th Sept, coach trip to the 

Magna Carta celebration at Cartmel Priory. 

St Vincent’s De Paul RC Church 

Father Rev. Brindle 

01706 645361 

Mass Mon – Fri at 9.30am, Sat at 12pm and Sat 

Vigil at 6.30pm 

Sunday Masses at 9am and 11am. 

Church 

Noticeboard

The 

Summit Pass 

The Summit Pass connects Littleborough and Todmorden and for 

early engineers provided the easiest way of linking these parts of 

Lancashire and Yorkshire. 

The road, canal and railway sit closely together, fitting snugly into the 

bottom of the valley in many places and from Summit to Littleborough the 

River Roch, flowing south, forms a fourth companion. 

Prior to the construction of this transport infrastructure the early pack-horse 

roads ran high on the edge of the valley, which was then a marshy 

wilderness. The original Reddyshore Scout Gate led from Calderbrook 

towards where the railway tunnel now starts before heading up the hill side 

to reach rocks along which it passed treacherously close to the vertical edge 

of the ledge. In the 1700's tradesmen struggled along these roads. John 

Wesley described the roads hereabouts as the worst he had ever travelled 

upon. Only a few years ago this section was a still a paved track on which 

ancient wheel tracks were discernible. In places the cliff had succumbed 

and the track had been swallowed up. Now it has been fenced and covered 

in tarmac to provide a safe passage for a section of the Pennine Bridleway. 

Littleborough and Calderbrook and the start of the pass. 

The Rochdale Canal with the road and railway beyond. 

In 1795 a new turnpike road was constructed from Rochdale to Todmorden 

passing over Calderbrook. The old toll house is still standing at the junction 

with the modern road, its Bill of Charges still attached to the wall making 

interesting reading. The old road is now closed to traffic but is a lovely 

quite walk now so hopefully it will not be opened to vehicles again. As the 

road has slipped into the valley in places its re-opening seems very unlikely. 

The Rochdale Canal, which was the earliest canal link to cross the Pennines 

was completed through the pass in 1804 and a new turnpike road running 

along the valley from Littleborough was opened in 1824. The new toll 

house still stands besides Littleborough Bridge. 

The railway is crossed by the culverted River Roch. 

In 1841 the final link, the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway was completed 

and at the time the Summit Tunnel was the longest in the world. 

So on a short walk around Calderbrook and Summit it is possible to see 

and understand the development of transport which helped West Yorkshire The 'new' Toll Gate House at Littleborough Bridge. 

and East Lancashire develop into the mighty workhouses of the Industrial 

Revolution which they became, built on wool, cotton and coal. 

Alan Valentine 

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Chocolate Chip Brownies 

Deliciously crisp on the outside, devilishly gooey on the inside, these 

Brownies are simple to make and are always a big hit in our shop! You 

can use a mix of milk, white or dark chips too for extra indulgence. 

Recipe: 

275 grams (10oz) Butter, Softened 

375 grams (13oz) Caster Sugar 

4 Large Eggs 

75 grams (3oz) Cocoa Powder 

100 grams (4oz) Self Raising Flour 

100 grams (4oz) Plain Chocolate Chips 

Method: 

Super easy to make, pop all the ingredients 

except the Chocolate Chips in to a mixing bowl 

and mix well. Then stir through the chocolate 

chips until evenly distributed. Pop into a 9" x 13" 

(or similar) tray bake pan lined with greaseproof 

paper and greased with butter around the edges. 

Bake in a pre-heated oven on 180°C (fan 

160°C/350°F/Gas 4) for 40-45 minutes, covering 

with foil for the last 10 minutes if the outside is 

browning too quickly. Your brownie is done when 

a skewer inserted in to the middle comes out 

clean. Then leave to cool for 10 minutes before 

turning out on to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy! 

Love Charlene 

from the Red Butterfly Bakery xx 

Find Us on 

Facebook: /redbutterflybakery 

Twitter: @CharleneRBB 

Instagram: @RedButterflyBakery 

Norden Old Library, Edenfield Road, Norden OL11 5AD 07789196916 


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In Bloom Entry Needs 

Your Support 

This year, as in the last five, Norden is at the heart of the Rochdale 

Township entry in RHS Britain In Bloom . The judges will arrive in the 

Village on the morning of Tuesday 14th July ,this year and engage in a 

brief tour of our community,taking in the Jubilee Park at the end of 

Hutchinson Road, Moss Row Community Allotments and the cenotaph 

before visiting local schools . The route then moves on along Edenfield 

Road to Moorland Avenue with a featured stop at Taylor Park before 

heading toCutgate. 

The committee behind this In Bloom entry is made up of a number of enthusiastic 

villagers and other volunteers from throughout the Rochdale Township area and they 

need your help with this years entry. Committee member and local resident Roy Down 

explained . " the help local residents and business owners can give will make a crucial 

difference to our overall score" The judges mark entries on criteria such as horticultural 

excellence , colour and diversity of planting ,presentation of domestic and business 

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premises as well as the overall 

presentation Village. Villagers and 

local businesses can help by 

perhaps focussing on the exterior 

presentation of buildings ; tidy 

gardens attractive hanging baskets 

and colourful planting in Norden 

have previously drawn positive 

comments from the In Bloom 

scrutineers on Judging Day. A 

number of residents at the heart of 

the Village have already agreed to 

"do their bit" to help impress our 

visitors , if we are able to maximise 

support like this throughout the 

Village then , this is bound to make 

a difference to the overall score for 

this years In Bloom entry. 

Members of the Rochdale Council 

Environmental Management Team 

will be helping by restoring and 

enhancing municipal areas and 

planters along the whole of the 

Route. 

If you can offer help or are unsure 

how to support this great community 

project,please contact Katie Moore 

at Rochdale Township Office on 

924770. 

Thank you,in anticipation from the In 

Bloom Committee. 

Nigel Morell 


A dream come true 

The village of Birtle has dreamed of a summer fete for many years, and this year, the 

dream became a reality with a huge fete centred around Birtle Riding Stables, Birtle 

Church, The Pack Horse and Birtle Brook Village; wherein the original Birtle football field 

had been resurrected after 60 years as part of the development just in time for the event. 

Inspired by Sally at the Stables, a committee of like-minded local people and businesses 

was pulled together for the first time with the sole aim of putting a smile on the face of 

Birtle Village, and it did! 

The first ever Birtle Fete took place on Saturday and attracted 

thousands of people despite the windy conditions and 

threatening sky. Fortunately the clouds held their rain for most 

of the day allowing the crowds to have a great time amongst 

many rides and attractions whilst raising money for Riding for 

the disabled. 

Interestingly the weather played a significant part before the 

event inducing a blind panic as the rain soaked field could not 

be accessed, fortunately this was quickly overcome, at very 

short notice, with the support of the team at Millers Vanguard 

providing manpower and logistical support in order to assist 

attractions and the fair onto the field. Once in place, the 

inaugural Birtle Village Fete had an authentic village fayre feel 

about it, from hand-made cake stalls to traditional tug-ofwar; 

from the birds of prey display to canine agility show. 

Meanwhile the countless scarecrows dotted around the 

village seemed to be enjoying the nostalgia of the Eagley 

Brass Band as much as the crowds were. 

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With many awards presented at the Pack Horse, numerous children enjoying a horse ride 

from Birtle Riding Stables, to a traditional fair and numerous stalls at Birtle Brook Village 

everybody found something fun to do. 

Once again a big thank you must go out to all the 

volunteers on the day that made the event a huge 

success cementing, for the first time, a true 

community feeling within Birtle Village and 

surrounding area whilst raising much needed cash 

for a very noble cause, well done to all! 


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BEHIND EVERY GREAT HOLIDAY IS A 

GREAT PRIVATE HIRE/TAXI COMPANY 

Having booked a 4 star hotel for my annual holiday I wanted a 

transfer to the airport to be of an equal standard to start my holiday 

off in style. 

Having not heard of Junction 21 before I saw their advert in ‘Streetwise’ and decided to 

check them out. 

Although some of the other firms had the odd review pasted on their websites, Junction 21 

had nearly a hundred reviews posted through an independent review company. 

Although all of the reviews were great (Junction 21 had an average rating of 4.9 out of 5) 

I have posted one of the more recent ones, I will tell you why below. 

‘’Having seen this company around the airport I decided to give them a try when I next 

travelled and I was really pleased I did. 

I was upgraded from bronze to gold which was a lovely surprise and will always be 

welcomed! I can see why people would opt for that package as the car was impeccable. 

As a whole the service was great and the meet and greet well done and preferable. 

This is a family company and the owner’s son who was my driver was charming. 

I will be using J21 for my next trip for sure’’ 

After reading this review I contacted Junction 21 by phone, the owner, John Byrne, answered 

my call, he offered me a complimentary upgrade from Bronze to the Gold service as it was 

my first booking, indeed he also offered me a small discount if I wanted to pay cash to the 

driver on the day. 

I decided to book online as it was more convenient to book & pay on line using my credit 

card, the process took just 2/3 minutes and the online booking was very easy to do even 

though I am not the best on a computer. 

I have Just travelled with them again using the Bronze service and was amazed at the quality, 

the driver told me that drivers have to work their way up the ladder at Junction 21 and 

that in reality the Bronze drivers are trainee Chauffeurs. 

Junction 21 against other companies, well the difference in quality is like comparing watching 

a colour TV to an old Black & White set. 



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G E T Book Y O Uin R your G A R Dend E N S of Rseason E A D Y tidies F O R Snow! 

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Stone Chippings, Slate etc. 

Planting 

£5 


New classes starting March 

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5.15-6.00 tinyboppers disco/street ages 3-6 

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£799.00 

Commercial 

and 

Industrial 

Work 

Carried Out 


● Full central heating installations 

● Boiler installations 

● Replacement radiators 


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TRADITIONAL 

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ITS VERYBEST 

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Established 1990 

INSTALLERS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY UPVc 

WINDOWS & DOORS 

DON'T PUT UP WITH STEAMED UP 

WINDOWS 

Replacement Units from £40 

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE 

CALL: 0161 654 6296 

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PROBABLY THE FINEST FISH AND 

CHIPS IN NORDEN AND BAMFORD 

The Bridge Cafe - selectionof 

wines anddessertsavalible 

NEW OPENING TIMES 

Monday 11 -8 

Tuesday 11 -8 

Wednesday 11 -8 

Thursday 11 -8.30 

Friday 8 - 8.30 

Saturday 8 -8 

Sunday 8 -7 

Fresh Fish 

Delivered Daily 

FROM SCOTLAND 

Home Made Pies 

Cafe Fully 

Licensed 

Eat in Breakfast 

Fish special board 

The Bridge 01706 837585 

70The BridgeCafe01706 837769 

“SO THIS IS WHERE YOU ARE” 

ROCHDALE MARKET STALLS : LOST & FOUND 

Jeweller - Alison 

Haberdashery- Buttons & Bows 

Fair Trade goods - Fair for All 

The above shops moved when the market closed 

about 6 months ago. Some shoppers are still 

finding them and saying “So this is where you 

are”. If you are still looking Alison (jeweller) is 

in one of the cabins where the bus station used to 

be. The other two businesses are at 19, Baillie 

Street (ground floor), behind the cabins. Do 

support them and all the traders who have left the 

market. They have all had to adapt and will 

certainly be glad to see you all again.

To advertise call 07976 289967 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk 71

SINCE 1992 

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By your local 

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Nicholl Garages 

 

 

 

l Concrete garages and sheds 

l Workshops 

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l Garage demolitions 

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H E A V E N L Y S C E N T S F O R Y O U R H O M E 

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Tel: 01706 371 824 

4-6 HAREHILLS ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH OL15 9AB 

OPEN - MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM 


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Please give us a call for FREE impartial valuation. NO hard sell , NO jargon just 

a promise to do our best. We are an independent family run business that puts the 

emphasis into customer service and a bespoke and personal service we afford a 

proactive approach modern thinking but with traditional values. 

Over a decade of servicing our clients in the community and we would like to 

be of service to you. 

Please give us a call for FREE impartial valuation. NO hard sell , NO jargon just 

a promise to do our best. 

01706 367884 

IF YOU COME TO US FROM A PREVIOUS AGENT WE PROMISE TO GIVE 25% DISCOUNT ON FEES. 


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FREE ESTIMATES 

DAVID WILSON 

ELECTRICIAN 

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Free estimates given 

Small jobs welcome 

Tel: 01706 350769 

Mob: 07890 971124 

Local resident 

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G NOLAN 

DRIVEWAYS LTD 

Your local driveway installer with over 15 years experience. 

Driveways 

Footpaths 

Patios 

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Red or Black Tarmacadam 

Call Geoff on 07779 717772 or 01706 627934 

UPGRADING OR 

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Please donate your surplus (good 

condition) furniture to us – 

HEALTH AID UK 

32 THE STRAND KIRKHOLT, 

ROCHDALE 

We also need clothing, kitchen & 

household goods and linen for 

sale in our shop. 

We collect Thursdays, by 

arrangement 

Phone 01706 640349 

Volunteers are always welcome 

Health Aid UK is a registered charity 

no. 327695 

All donations can be gift-aided 


SCHOOL 

SHOES 

AVAILABLE 

Full fitting service available 

Widths from E F G H 

Sizes From small 24 to Adult 42 


informal and friendly local café serving 

great coffees, home made cakes, 

breakfasts and light lunches which 

include fresh soup, eggs benedict and 

nearly famous carrot cake! 

take a relaxed coffee and 

read the papers or meet 

friends for lunch 

quality catering and 

buffets available 

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oulderhill 

rochdale 

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10% discount 

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STREETWISE EDITORIAL 

GREENSLEEVES LAWN CARE OLDHAM BECOMES A 

WHICH? TRUSTED TRADER 

Greensleeves Lawn Care Oldham can proudly call themselves a Which? Trusted trader, having 

recently passed a rigorous assessment that recognises reputable and trustworthy traders. 

Consumers in the Oldham area can have further confidence when using Greensleeves Lawn Care due to their Which? 

Trusted Traders endorsement. In order to become a Which? Trusted Trader, Greensleeves Lawn Care successfully passed 

the endorsement process, including a visit by a professional Which? Trusted Traders assessor with extensive trading 

standards experience, as well as completing a company credit check and a random selection of customer references. 

Stephen McCluskey, Managing Director of Which? Trusted Traders, said: “We are delighted 

to announce Greensleeves Lawn Care Oldham as a Which? Trusted Trader. Our Which? Trusted Traders 

service gives consumers the confidence to make the right choices when it comes to finding skilled 

professionals and we’re pleased to be able to give traders the chance to distinguish themselves from their 

peers. This scheme is a valuable, free resource for consumers and will help banish the risk of bodge jobs.” 

Which? Trusted Traders offers additional peace of mind for consumers as they can also benefit from free dispute resolution 

from the independent provider Ombudsman Services Ltd, should any issues arise between a trader and customer. 

David Truby, Managing Director of Greensleeves Lawn Care said: “All Greensleeves Lawn Care experts are passionate 

about lawn care and take pride in delivering a high level of customer service. Being endorsed by an organisation as 

well respected as Which? gives our customers and potential customers the peace of mind that they are having their lawn 

treated by someone who is highly skilled and will care for their lawn using the correct methods and techniques.” 

If you think your lawn is in need of some expert help simply call Greensleeves Lawn Care Oldham on 

01706 622665 or visit www.greensleeves-uk.com or alternatively to find out more about Which? Trusted 

Traders go to www.whichtraders.co.uk. 

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There are 10 styles in the range, 

any colour, any glass design 

Any of these uPVC doors 

there are 7 in range. 

£525.00 

£5645 

£6495 

£7295 

£8195 

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FAILED UNITS 

Tel: 07968 810797 07977 347633 01706 352285 

BEFORE 

FROM 

£20.00 

Double glazed units 

replaced. We also repair 

and replace windows, 

doors, locks and handles. 

Please call for a free and 

no obligation quote. 

10% discount 

with this ad. Special 

rates for OAP's. 

AFTER 



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