Bamford & Norden Feb 2016

of Greenbooth Rd, Doctor Dam and the surrounding areas 

as well as the Neighbourhood Development Plan for 

Norden on page 61. 

Key forthcoming events featured in this issue include an 

Exhibition to be held at St George’s Church in April 2016 

where local people will have the opportunity to view a 

life size replica of the Turin Shroud, one of only six in the 

world. There’s also information from the Rochdale 

Musical Theatre Company (RMTC) on their forthcoming 

musical, A Tale of Two Cities. With a bumper What’s On 

Guide, there’s plenty to look forward in the forthcoming 

months. 

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Until next month……. 

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CONTENTS:- 

Evergreen Garden Tips for February 50 

Rochdale Council Green Volunteers 51 

What’s On 52 & 53 

Heather’s Salmon Curry with Basmati Rice 53 

Police Update & Useful Hints & Tips 54 

Turin Shroud Exhibition Coming to Rochdale 55 

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company (RMTC) 56 

Volunteers Clean up at Parish Hall – Peter Winkler 57 

A Santa-Clawsome event for Springhill Hospice 58 

Peter and Paul make Christmas in the Park 

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Your Village Needs You – Paul Ellison 60 

Chocolates still tempting you to break that New Year Diet? 61 

Norden Neighbourhood Development Plan 

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Church Notice Board 62 & 63 

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Celebrate their Second Birthday 64 & 65 

The Springhill Groups for Bereaved Adults 66 

Friends of Jubilee Park go from Strength to Strength 

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The Green Volunteer scheme started in December 2007. Since then, volunteers have: 

Re-opened local countryside paths that had become blocked with overgrown 

vegetation. 

Kept countryside traditions alive by learning about and doing hedge-laying and 

dry stone walling in Middleton and Pennines. 

Created a sensory gardenin the back yard of a nursing home. 

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Springfield parks. 

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Local Area Forums:- 

Bamford & Oakenrod Area Forum 

14th March 2016 

6:30pm - Bamford Chapel 

Norden Area Forum 

24th February 2016 

7.00pm - Norden Community School 

Heywood Market Hall - Opening Times 

Tuesdays 8.30am – 5.00pm 

Fridays 8.00am – 5.00pm 

Saturdays 8.00am – 5.00pm 

Norden & District Local History Society 

Due to the growing popularity of the Norden & District 

Local History Society they have had to find larger 

premises. As from Monday 1st February all meetings will 

take place at Norden Bowling Club, Trinity Street from 

7pm. The Norden and District Local History Society will 

continue to meet on the 1st Monday of every month from 

7pm. Contact Val Corns for further details on 07812 

447460. Please join us on 1st February 2015 when 

Guest Speaker, Greg Couzens, will be talking about the 

history of St Clement's Vicarage. 

The next meeting will be on Monday 8th February where 

Gary Heywood-Everett will be the guest speaker and will 

be giving a talk on Pioneers on workers education in 

Rochdale. 

Rochdale Rotary Club Friday - 29th January 2016 

Come and join us at a concert in aid of Rotary charities to 

be held at Rochdale Football Club, The Ratcliffe Suite, 

Sandy Lane Rochdale. Featuring The Phil Reynolds' Rock 

Choir and Comedian Terry Cotta. The concert commences 

at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £20.00 and this includes a 

potato pie or cheese pie supper. For bookings and 

enquiries please ring 01706 358 224. 

Rochdale Inner Wheel Club – 4th Wednesday each 

Month. Rochdale Inner Wheel Club is a women's group 

meeting on 4th Wednesday of each month at 7pm. 

They have regular speakers and also raise funds for local, 

national and international charities. For more 

information, contact Liz on liz@cliffview.myzen.co.uk or 

check out their website at 

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/sites/innerwheel-clubof-rochdale. 

Friends of Norden Jubilee Park 

Friends of Norden Jubilee Park are seeking more 

volunteers to help out with our Green Group. 

It is held the last Sunday of each month, 12 noon until 

2pm, meeting at Jubilee Park, next to the Bridge Inn 

Chippy, to carry out various jobs within the park. We are 

making a difference throughout Norden to make it a more 

attractive and greener place to live. Everyone welcome, 

bring down the kids too! 

For more information, please contact Paul Ellison on 

0777522398784 or 

friendsofnordenjubileepark@hotmail.com. 

Please remember to check our notice board for regular 

updates of upcoming events:- 

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. Norden WI host lots of interesting events and 

talks throughout the year. 

The next meeting will be on:- 

Our next meeting is on February 3rd at Cutgate Baptist 

Church on Edenfield Road when we have a lady coming 

to talk about The History of Fans. New members and 

visitors are very welcome- 7.30 for a 7.45pm start. 

The following meeting on March 2nd is a talk about 

Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire. 

Come and see what the WI does to Inspire women! 

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company – Saturday 20th 

February 

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company (formerly 

Rochdale Amateur Operatic Society) are proud to present 

the North West Premiere of the Broadway musical A Tale 

of Two Cities, based on the well known novel by Charles 

Dickens. This is set to be a spectacular show, it boasts a 

live orchestra, lavish costumes, stunning scenery and 

stirring music by Jill Santoriello, all performed at the 

phenomenal Gracie Fields Theatre. Come and support 

live theatre in Rochdale and be amongst the first people 

in the North West to see this fabulous show. The 

Company has received fantastic reviews, as well as many 

NODA nominations and awards. The show runs from 

Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th February 2016 at 

7:15pm each night and at 2:15pm on the 

Saturday. Tickets are from £12 and are available from 

www.ticketsource.co.uk/rochdalemtc or on 01706 

643543. 

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 Events 

Sunday 13th March – Spring Fair 

Enjoy a great day at the 2016 Spring Fair. Over 30 stalls 

including gifts, homebake, crafts, raffles 

And tombolas, there is something for everyone. Free 

entry, 10am - 3pm at Springhill Hospice 

24th April – Hospice To Hospice Walk 

A fun and friendly 7 ¼ Mile Circular family walk 

22nd April – Women of Rochdale 

Watch as the Women of Rochdale 2016 is crowned while 

helping her celebrate with a four course 

meal and beer reception from 1pm 

For further details about any Springhill Hospice events, 

please contact the fundraising department on 01706 

641790 or by e-mail lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net. 

Rochdale Antique Society 

Rochdale Antiques Society meets at St Vincent's Hall, 

Caldershaw Road, Norden, OL12 8QL at 7.30pm on 2nd 

Wednesday in the month from September to May. 

Membership is £25 for the season, guests £4 per visit. 

Always an excellent expert speaker. The next meetings 

coming up are:- 

10th February Harry Prost, ex Director of Worcester 

Pottery on "Royal Worcester porcelain". 

9th March Susan Romfitt (Antiques Roadshow) on' Pearls' 

13th April Tony Lonton on 'Old Sheffield Plate' 

11th May AGM followed by John Wyles on 'William 

Morris, a man of many talents'. 

Pottery - Classes, Parties and Groups 

New at Norden Primary School with Lissah Hall 

Pottery Classes and Parties 

Evening Classes 7-9pm Mondays, Tuesdays and 

Thursdays £12 per session 

Saturdays 12-4.30 available for Classes, Parties and 

Groups. Have fun, create and relax. All ages, levels and 

abilities are welcome.For more information and bookings 

contact Lissah on 0780 7644630 or 

lissah.hall@outlook.com 

Why not visit my 

website www.potteryclasseswithlissah.co.uk 

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Rochdale Rotary Club Friday - 29th January 2016 

Come and join us at a concert in aid of Rotary charities to 

be held at Rochdale Football Club, The Ratcliffe Suite, 

Sandy Lane Rochdale. Featuring The Phil Reynolds' Rock 

Choir and Comedian Terry Cotta. The concert commences 

at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £20.00 and this includes a 

potato pie or cheese pie supper. For bookings and 

enquiries please ring 01706 358 224. 

Countryside and Parks 

Saturday 30 January 2016 

Beginners Tree ID 

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service 

Join the countryside rangers to learn basic tree 

identification using buds and bark. Graded: Easy. 

Venue: Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Littleborough 

Time: 10am Booking/enquiries: 01706 373421 or 

Email: holl.lakecp@rochdale.gov.uk 

Sunday 28 February 2016 

Pavilion Orchard Party 

Organised by Rochdale Countryside Service 

Drop In Event – FREE – Celebrating Community 

Woodlands and Heritage Trees - this event marks the 

official unveiling of the new chainsaw sculpture in the 

orchard at the back of the lake near the Pavilion. Join Red 

Rose Forest, rangers and Nature Ed for a great afternoon 

making natural dyes, natural craft activities, planting fruit 

trees and sowing wildflowers seeds. Venue: Hollingworth 

Lake Pavillion at the rear of the lake 

Time: 1pm-3pm 

Guided Walks and Tours 

Last Friday of the Month 

Rochdale Town Hall Tours 

Organised by Rochdale Town Hall 

Marvel at the wonderful architecture, immerse yourself in 

the building’s history and take a look inside the Mayor’s 

Parlour on a two-hour guided tour of our fabulous Grade l 

Listed materpiece. 

Venue: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale 

OL16 1AB Time: 2.15pm Price: £4.50 per person 

Bookings/enquiries: 01706 924775 or email: 

townhall.bookings@rochdale.gov.uk 

Heritage Attractions 

Sunday 7 February 2016 

Museum Open Day 

Organised by Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum 

Please refer to www.gmfsmuseum.org.uk for more 

information.Venue: Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, 

Rochdale OL11 1DN Time: 10am-5pm 

Price: Free Enquiries: 01706 341219 

Free Fare 

Wednesday 17 February 2016 

Pioneer Wednesday – Fabulous Fairtrade! 

Organised by Rochdale Pioneers Museum 

Join us for a fun filled Wednesday exploring Fairtrade and 

cooperation. Take part in our museum trail, Fairtrade 

hoopla, and decorating your own Fairtrade treat! Look for 

the Fairtrade symbol around the museum and have your 

face painted. Activities are free, but we do suggest a 

donation of £1.50 per child. Nursery groups and child 

minders - please call or email the museum ahead of your 

visit. 

Venue: Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, 

Rochdale OL12 ONU 

Time: 11am-3pm 

Enquiries: 01706 524920 or by email: museum@coop.ac.uk 

or at www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop 

Price: Free 

Rochdale Digital Festival 

Saturday 27th February 10am – 4pm 

Rochdale Central Library 

Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale 

There are easy ways to get more from technology – and 

we’ll show you how!! 

Rochdale.gov.uk/DigitalFest 

Salmon Curry with Basmati rice 

Recipe from Heather Williams 

Ingredients 

A quick healthy recipe that can be made 

using any firm fish or prawns 

1 tbsp cooking oil or few sprays of low 

calorie cooking spray 

1 large onion, finely chopped 

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

1 tsp ground ginger 

1 tbsp curry powder of choice 

400g can chopped tomatoes 

300mls vegetable or fish stock 

Salt and ground black pepper 

500g skinless, salmon fillet, cut into 

chunks 

500g broccoli florets or tender stem broccoli 

Small handful of finely chopped coriander 

Method 

Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and place over a high heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, 

then add the ginger and curry powder and stir fry for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil and cook 

over a medium heat for 6 -8 minutes. 

Season the salmon pieces and add to the pan along with the broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through. 

Meanwhile boil basmati rice in plenty of salted water until tender (approx. 10 minutes), drain and rinse in boiling water. 

Serve curry, sprinkled with coriander, with boiled rice and mango chutne

YOUR LOCAL POLICE UPDATE 

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS 

Make sure all vehicles are secured and remove all property. 

Fit external lighting around your home. 

Use automatic timer switches to turn your lights on when 

you’re out. Don’t leave your house/vehicle keys near doors 

or on window sills 

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – PARENTS BE AWARE OF THIS 

The police are investigating a report of rape of a thirteen year old 

girl which happened around 4.45pm on either Thursday 10th 

December of Thursday 17th December 2015. The rape happened as 

the girl walked home along a footpath that leads between Mainway 

East and Wince Close in Middleton. As she walked along the 

footpath a man approached her from behind. He grabbed hold of her 

and pushed her to the floor where he raped her. The man is 

described as white, aged in his 20’s or 30’s and of medium build. 

He spoke with a local accent. His face was covered so only his eyes 

and mouth were showing. His lips are described as red as if they had 

a rash around them and his teeth being crooked. The girl described 

him as having some teeth behind his teeth as if it was a second row. 

He was wearing a black polo t-shirt with black buttons and white 

button holes and a white logo. He was also wearing black jeans or 

tracksuit bottoms that ties up at the top and black Adidas trainers 

with black stripes and laces. Anyone with information should call 

police on 0161 856 1911 or the independednt charity 

Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

GOOD NEWS 

Throughout December elderly and vulnerable 

people across Greater Manchester received 

supplies, support and comfort as Greater 

Manchester Police and local businesses joined 

forces to create hampers of food, drinks and 

other supplies to be delivered in the 

Christmas period. 

The packages were presented to those members of 

the community who may be spending 

the holidays alone. They were put 

together with the help of police 

cadets and volunteers and 

local businesses including 

Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco 

and the Coop, and were 

delivered by local 

neighbourhood officers 

POLICE NEWSFLASH NORDEN 

There have recently been four incidents of domestic burglary. These 

were on Regency Court, Edenfield Road and two incidents on Pargate 

Close. There have also recently been five incidents of vehicle crime. 

This also includes criminal damage to vehicles. There have been five 

cases of theft from a vehicle. These were on Harland Way, Bronte 

Close, Elbut Lane, Bowker Close and Harewood Close. The incident 

on Harewood Close involved the offended siphoning diesel from the 

victims vehicle. 

Norden PACT Meetings are held on a monthly basis. 

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

Please contact your local police force for further details or visit their 

website at www.gmp.police.uk. 

POLICE NEWSFLASH BAMFORD 

There have recently been seven incidents of domestic burglary. These 

have been on Bury Road, Links View, Finsbury Street, Manchester 

Road, St Aidens Close, Norden Road and Sandhole Lane. There were 

also six cases of attempted Domestic Burglary on Malvern Street 

East, Bury Road, Birchfield Drive, Norford Way and two cases on 

Bitten Close. There have recently also been five incidents of vehicle 

crime. This also includes criminal damage to vehicles. There have 

been three incidents of theft from vehicles on Holborn Street, Bury 

Road and Linnell Drive.There have also been two cases of theft of a 

vehicle from Highfield Private Hospital and Thomas Henshaw Court. 

Bamford PACT Meetings are now held quarterly. 

Church on Roch Valley Way, Sudden, Castleton - 

Monday, 1 February at 6pm 

Bamford Chapel, Bamford - 

Monday, 2 May at 6pm 

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.

TURIN SHROUD EXHIBITION COMING 

TO ROCHDALE 

Everyone loves a good mystery. The Loch Ness 

Monster, the Bermuda Triangle and the Mary 

Celeste are just three but among the longest 

lasting and most baffling puzzles is the Turin 

Shroud. This has divided experts for centuries 

and still there is no definitive view. 

For those who 

have never 

heard of it, 

the Shroud 

of Turin is a 

strip of 

linen cloth 

about 12 feet long 

which is held in Turin Cathedral and very rarely seen 

in public. The last occasion was when the current 

Pope was given access to the relic during a visit 

to the city last year (2015). 

So what is so special about it? The Shroud 

carries an image of a man of middle-eastern 

appearance, both front and back. He is about 

six-feet tall and has long hair, typical of men 

in biblical times. There are what appear to 

be blood stains and wounds in hands, feet 

and side which coincide with the accounts of Jesus 

Christ’s death as described in the Gospels. A few singe 

marks and minor repairs are also in evidence. The 

image is like a photographic negative. 

Many experts believe that this is the actual burial 

shroud of Jesus Christ in which he was wrapped after 

being taken down from the cross, laid in a tomb and 

then rose again on Easter Day – the foundation of 

Christianity. 

Equally there are experts who discount this theory but 

one thing that puzzles them all is how the image 

came to be on the cloth. Photography was unknown 

but the image is anatomically correct. How was it 

imprinted on the cloth? 

Surprisingly carbon dating has been allowed only on 

strands of cloth used to repair the Shroud, probably 

in the middle ages but no one has been allowed to 

remove strands from the original material to test its 

authenticity. 

Now people of all faiths (and none) in Rochdale will 

have the opportunity to see a full-size replica (one of 

only six in the world) in an exhibition which will be in 

Saint George’s Church,, Oakenrod in April 2016. This 

display which has been toured internationally will be 

on show for several days in the church together with 

a large exhibition and other artefacts detailing life in 

the time of Christ, his torture and crucifixion. 

The Turin Shroud 

Exhibition, which 

is entirely free, 

will be in the 

church from Friday 

22nd April until at 

least Monday 25th, 

but these dates may be 

extended due to demand. 

So put it in your diary now and come to see one of 

the world’s greatest mysteries which has confounded 

the experts for many centuries – and still does! 

Contact shroud2016@gmail.com 


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Rochdale Musical Theatre 

Company (RMTC) 

Rochdale Musical Theatre Company (RMTC) is the new name for Rochdale 

Amateur Operatic Society. The name is new but the Company has been 

actively putting on shows in Rochdale for well over a century. RMTC are 

delighted to have secured the rights to the North West premiere of the 

epic Broadway musical A Tale of Two Cities. 

A Tale of Two Cities the musical is based on Dickens's classic story of two men in love with 

the same woman, two cities swept up in revolution and one last chance for a man to redeem 

his wasted life and change the world. 

This musical was described by The 

Connecticut Post as, 'A Broadway must see, 

everything is here to stir the soul - young 

love, purity, vengeance, villainy, valour - all 

played out against that historic revolution.' 

RMTC hope to do this grand musical justice 

as the Company boasts a strong chorus 

made up of thirty people, hugely talented 

principals, professional scenery and lighting, 

lavish costumes and a live orchestra. 

The Associated Press described A Tale of Two 

Cities the musical as, 'The return to the era of 

big blockbusters such as Les Miserables, 

Phantom and Miss Saigon'. 

RMTC hope that the people of Rochdale and 

the North West will come and support their 

efforts to bring this blockbuster close to 

home and the Company certainly hopes that 

this show will become a new favourite for 

their audience members. 

A Tale of Two Cities the Musical is on at 

The Gracie Fields Theatre, Rochdale, from 

Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th 

February 2016, 7:15pm nightly with a 

Saturday matinee at 2:15pm. Tickets are from £12 

and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/rochdalemtc or on 

01706 643543.

Volunteers Clean Up at Parish Hall 

Uniformed groups, local business people, Councillors and volunteers came 

together to tackle a growing problem at St. Paul’s Church Hall car park on 

Black Pits Road in Norden. Over the past few years the shrubs and plants 

which surround the car park and building had become so overgrown that 

they were extending across pavements, and blocking access paths. 

The call to action came from Brownie Group 

Leader, Gail Reed who had noticed that the 

overgrowth had not only been causing a problem 

with access, but also making the car park a hot spot 

for antisocial behaviour as the nights have drawn in. 

The dozen-strong team of volunteers cut back 

brambles and shrubs, uncovering drains, paths and 

making the access point park significantly wider and 

safer for people using the car park. Armed with a 

spades and cutters, and with the support of local 

garden maintenance professional, Paul Ellison of 

Evergreen Landscapes, there was soon a marked 

improvement that was commended on by many 

churchgoers using the car park. 

Norden Councillor, Peter Winkler who was part of 

the team said “This car park had become a dark and 

overgrown spot in the village and has been attracting 

problems. The cutting back has now made this area a 

lot more open and safer. The entrance / exit road is 

now totally clear making it much easier and safer for 

vehicles and the many people who use the car park 

each week, especially children attending uniforms 

group sessions.” 

The Site is also set to benefit from a new gate at the rear 

of the car park thanks to a commitment from the 

Rochdale Township in Bloom committee who agreed 

funding at their last meeting. It is hoped that this will help 

to further secure the site. 

Peter Winkler 

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A Santa-Clawsome event for 

Springhill Hospice 

A record number of Santa's dashed and dawdled around Hollingworth Lake for their 

annual event on11th December 2015. 

Despite the stormy weather the rain clouds cleared and the 

puddles dried just in time for Sunday morning’s Springhill 

Hospice fundraising event. Last year the Hospice celebrated 

the event's 10th birthday with a bumper turnout of 616 

Santa's. "Fundraising volunteer Pearl Benbow created this 

event in 2005 with 87 Santa's getting involved, over the 

year's support for the Santa Dash has grown, with 2014’s 

event seeing 400 Father Christmas's take part. When we 

counted up the numbers on Sunday morning we were 

astounded “said Community Fundraiser Lillie Winterbottom. 

Lillie added "It was a fantastic day, so many Santa's, so much 

support both from participants, sponsors, volunteers and of 

course the team at Hollingworth Lake Visitor's Centre" 

"This is the highest number of participants we have ever had 

for an event like this, it's testament to the amazing support 

the community offers the Hospice. In 2014 400 Santa's 

raised £15.5k which keeps the doors 

of the Hospice open for two whole 

days. This enables our doctors, nurses 

and counsellors to offer free of charge 

care to the community" said Sarah 

Ford, Springhill's Income Services 

Manager. "With 616 taking part this 

year we can only guess at how much 

money will be raised. Any amazing 

day, thank you to everyone involved". 

If you missed out on last year's event, 

make sure you put the Santa Dash or 

Dawdle in your diary for 2016. This 

will take place again on Sunday 11th 

December. Keep an eye on the 

website for more information 

www.springhill.org.uk. In the 

meantime, visit the Hospice's 

Facebook page to have a look at all 

the amazing photos of the day. 

Photographs courtesy of Alan Calow 

For more information contact Lillie 

Winterbottom 01706 641790 

lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net 


Peter and Paul make 

Christmas in the Park 

While the festive season was upon us, 

local residents have been questioning 

why there has never been a Christmas 

tree in Norden Jubilee Park as there has 

only ever been one at the War 

Memorial, on the other side of the 

village. 

When Paul Ellison, Chairman of Friends of 

Norden Jubilee Park found this out, there 

was only one option for the Friends group 

to act upon and that was to find, install 

and light a tree within the park for all the 

community to enjoy. 

With the help of funding from the Rochdale Township 

Office and the full dedicated support of Councillor Peter Winkler, 

who took the time out to come down and help, Paul set about 

digging and concreting the base in for a 19 foot Christmas tree. 

The result was that the residents of Norden Village and surrounding 

areas got a beautiful eye catching Christmas tree for all to enjoy. 

Paul Ellison 

Chairman of Friends of Norden Jubilee Park 

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Your Village Needs You 

With such a beautiful countryside on our doorstep, a lot is taken for 

granted that it will always stay that way. Greenbooth Road, Doctor 

Dam and surrounding areas have all these characteristics, but are 

showing signs of deterioration in recent years. 

Paul Ellison from Evergreen Landscapes is in the process of setting up an action group to 

deal with the recent problems arising by talking to local residents within the area. 

When you walk up Greenbooth Road, the first two main issues that you will notice are the 

small amount of fly-tipping that is 

occurring and also how parts of the 

wall have fallen in the river, leaving 

large sections exposed. This is a 

major safety concern, especially 

when a lot of young children walk up 

there with families and there is such 

a large drop to a flowing river. 

Poor drainage and water flows have 

also caused some lanes and paths 

to wash away, with some trees also 

falling victim. With the help of local 

Councillors, Peter Winkler and Nigel 

Morrell, these issues will be 

addressed and the area will 

be improved for everyone to 

enjoy again. 

There are also a lot of hidden 

gems within the area which 

need highlighting, for 

example, the Sword in the 

Stone and the Knights Head 

carved in stone, which are 

just left hidden at present. 

Anyone who would like to 

become involved, please contact Paul Ellison on 

07522398784 or ellison82@hotmail.com. 

Paul Ellison 

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Chocolates still tempting you 

to break that New Year diet? 

Well, we’re here to help! By donating unwanted Christmas gifts and treats to 

the Hospice, you can pile on the ££££’s for Springhill Hospice 

Drop your donations off at one of our charity shops (addresses below), at Hospice 

reception or at Springhill Tea Room & Gift Shop. Mark your donations ‘Christmas 

Fundraising Gift Appeal’ or Springy will think they are for him!!!! 

THANK YOU 

Oldham Road: 445 Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 4SZ 

Littleborough: 22 Hare Hill Road, Littleborough, OL15 9BA 

Yorkshire Street: 136 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LD 

Whitworth: 543 Market Street, Whitworth, OL12 8QW 

Middleton: 18-20 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF 

Heywood: 3 Market Street, Heywood, OL10 1HT 

NORDEN NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN 

At the December meeting of the Norden Forum it was agreed to start the formal process of producing a 

neighbourhood development plan for Norden. The plan will cover the whole of the council ward of Norden 

which also includes Red Lumb, Caldershaw, Birtle and Ashworth. 

The idea of the plan is to set out a vision and a set of proposals from the people of Norden on how the future development of 

Norden should look. It covers more than just planning and should include ideas about service provision, developing and 

preserving our heritage and countryside, helping local business and enhancing the appearance of the village. If approved, the 

Local Authority and Planning Inspectorate will have to take the plan into account. 

To start the process we need a group of people representing all ages and all the areas of Norden. It should also include local 

businesses, farmers and local organisations. If you are interested in this idea and would like to be involved in whatever way you 

can please contact me and a meeting will be arranged to give more information and to start the process. 

Martin Newnham 

Tel: 01706 526608 

email: g.m.newnham@btopenworld.com 


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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:- 

All the 6 Lent studies will take place at 

Norden Methodist Church on Wednesday 

lunch times, starting at 12.30 with a light 

lunch and followed by the study at 1.00pm. 

Please check your church notice boards for 

further details. 

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. 

7.30pm. (Please ring in advance to check 

details and venue – see numbers above) 

Bamford Chapel and Norden URC 

United Reformed Church 

Revd Richard Bradley 

Contact 01706 369622 

Sunday Morning and Evening Worship - 

10.30am and 6pm (Communion 1st Sunday 

morning and 3rd Sunday evening) Crèche 

and age specific Children's groups at our 

morning services. 

Monthly Midweek Communion Service - 

1.15pm usually on the last Wednesday in 

the month. Starts again Wednesday 27th 

January. This will take place in one of the 

back rooms and not in the Chapel. 

Further details are available on the church 

website www.bcnchurch.org.uk 

Other dates for your diary: 

Sunday 24th January at 6.30pm all the 

Churches in the Churches Together in North 

West Rochdale group will be worshiping 

together for the "Week of Prayer for Christian 

Unity". The service is being held at Cutgate 

Baptist Church - all welcome. 

Every Thursday morning there is a 

"Community Coffee Morning" happening at 

Bamford Chapel – 10.00am - 12pm. 

Mums and Toddlers Group 9.00am -11am 

each Tuesday (including during school 

holidays) 

Weekly term time on a Tuesday evening: 

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides (contact via 

the minister) 

Weekly term time on a Wednesday evening: 

Boys' Brigade (contact via the minister) 

Bamford Chapel and Norden URC hope to 

welcome people to their refurbished Church 

in late January. We have embarked upon 

some alterations to the Chapel itself which 

will help us to be more flexible in our 

worship and activities within the life of the 

Church. 

More details about meetings or events can 

be found on the Church website: 

www.bcnchurch.org.uk or if you would like 

any further information on Bamford Chapel 

and Norden URC don’t hesitate to contact 

the minister - Revd Richard Bradley on 

01706 369622 or 

minister@bcnchurch.org.uk 

"Our Vision Statement is: 

"Loving God, Serving Others, Building 

Community" that is what we try to strive to 

live by as we serve God in the Church and in 

the community. We have many events and 

groups at Bamford Chapel and Norden URC. 

Please see our new website for more details 

of all our events whether weekly, fortnightly 

or monthly: www.bcnchurch.org.uk (there 

are more groups and events to be put on the 

site so please keep going back to have a 

look!) 

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. 

Regular activities include: 

Tuesday – 6pm Beaver Scouts 

7pm – Club Scouts Contact 01706 711836 

Wednesday – 9.30am – Mother and 

baby/toddler group. Term time only. 

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 

Events and Regular Activities: 

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 

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) 

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 

Friday 19th February 

St Clement's Traditional Afternoon Tea 2- 

4pm, £5. 

Other Regular Activities: 

Wednesday 4.00pm – 6.00pm 

Spotland Residents Craft/Computer Club 

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 

Revd Joanna Watson - Curate 

Tel: 01706 524657 

Sunday Services: 10.15am 

There will be Holy Communion the first and 

third Sunday of each month and Morning 

Prayer on the forth Sunday of each month. 

There is a Special Family Service on the 

second Sunday of each month. 

Events: 

Learn to read music – Each Wed 6.45 pm 

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 pm 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 524657 

The Family Service is held every Sunday at 

9.15am except for the forth Sunday of each 

month. 

Morning Prayer will take place each Sunday 

at 10.45am. There will be Holy Communion 

on the second and forth Sunday of each 

month. 

Holy Communion will take place at 8am on 

the first and forth Sunday of each month. 

St James, Ashworth 

A BCP church 


Tel: 01706 524657 

Services 1st Sun of every month at 3pm - 

BCP Holy Communion. 

Other Sundays – 3pm Evensong 

Special Service on Sunday 6th March - 

Mothering Sunday BCP Holy Communion 

with children’s activity. This follows the Soup 

and Ploughman’s Lunch in the Parish Hall, 

from 12 noon. 

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 


Petrus People Community 

Store Celebrate their 

Second Birthday 

As we celebrate our 2nd birthday here at the store, it seems like a good time to take 

stock of what has been achieved in the last 2 years and to make our customers and 

donors more aware of the work of Petrus Community in Rochdale and the 

surrounding boroughs. 

Petrus People Community Store is a social enterprise created to provide much needed funds towards the ongoing 

work of Petrus Community. Petrus have been providing accommodation and support services as well as 

essential meals, therapeutic groups, and life skills tutoring for over 40 years in Rochdale borough areas and 

now also in Rossendale and Oldham. 

What do we do? We sell donated goods that still have life in them and our prices are hard to beat. We sell 

anything and everything; including furniture, clothing, electricals, toys, books, music, DVD’s, bric-a-brac and 

baby equipment. We have some weird and wonderful items donated even some items that we don’t know the 

purpose of! If you are having a clear out of items that are in good condition please call us, we can collect 

furniture locally. 

At the store we have received great support from a small army of around 85 volunteers! This amazing team 

of people have contributed in all aspects of the building maintenance and operation of the store. Rochdale 

Rotary Club has proved an indispensable source of support, labour and skills for us. Other volunteers are 

drawn from all areas of our community; Petrus service users, customers, donors, work placements, Rochdale 

people that want to support a worthy cause. 

We operate a free clothing scheme for people that are sleeping rough around our borough and for families in 

crisis situations. These are referred by an agency worker such as school worker, health visitor, support worker, 

housing officer. 

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Petrus Community have given the Petrus People store a budget to be used to give some basic essential items 

to families in extreme need. So far this has amounted to around £20,000 of furniture being delivered to 

people in need around our borough. Please email Claire.jefferies@petrus.org.uk for more information on how 

to make a referral. 

If you haven’t been to the store yet, you really are missing out. Check out some photos on our 

face book page – petruspeople and get down to the store, Hamer Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2UL. 

01706 341189. (1 minute walk from Fire Station or Croft Shifa Medical centre) 

Open 

Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 3pm Sat, 10am – 2pm 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORK 

OF PETRUS VISIT Petrus.org.uk 


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The Springhill Groups for Bereaved Adults; 

A new venue for our Middleton Group 

We have recently had a change of venue for our Middleton group, which used to meet at Middleton Arena. Now they meet at The 

Loft café in Middleton Shopping Centre and we thought that this would be a good opportunity to let local people know more 

about the groups. We recognise that loneliness and isolation can be major problems for people who have suffered a significant 

bereavement. People often struggle to find ways of creating new friendships and for this reason we decided to facilitate three 

social groups in the community which provide a safe, welcoming place for bereaved people to meet with other people in a similar 

situation. These groups are based in cafes in Middleton, Rochdale and Heywood and are offering social support. They are simply 

a place to meet for a drink and a chat and to find out about what is going on in the local area. The groups are drop-ins, with no 

appointment required. The Springhill Groups are hosted by trained volunteers whose work is overseen by the Bereavement 

Support Counsellors. The Springhill Groups are suitable for any adult over the age of 18 who is coming to terms with their loss 

and bereavement, and beginning to look for ways of creating new friendships. They are not suitable for people who are 

struggling with complicated grief or who are in the very early stages of bereavement. Referral to our Bereavement Support 

Service at Springhill Hospice may be more appropriate in those circumstances, but please ring to discuss what help we can offer, 

on 01706 649920. 

The group dates and venues are as follows: 

Tuesday 10.30 – 12 midday. The Loft, Middleton Shopping Centre. 

Wednesday 10.30 – 12 midday. Tilly’s Tearooms, Heywood. 

Thursday 2-3.30pm. The Bean, Library Café, Rochdale 

Friends of Jubilee Park go from 

Strength to Strength 

The last year has seen the Friends of Norden Jubilee Park go from strength to strength. In 

2015 they have provided excellent and extremely well attended annual events such as, the 

Children's Easter Egg Hunt, the Maypole Event, Children's Halloween Party and the Carol 

Singing. Chairman Paul Ellison said, "Our group has brought the community together through 

the many events we have hosted throughout the year. It is great to hear that everyone looks 

forward to the new and exciting events that we organise in the Norden Jubilee Park. 

Keep your eyes open on our notice board near the park 

and also in the Bamford/Norden Streetwise magazine 

for new and upcoming events for 2016". The Friends 

group hold their Green Group the last Sunday of each 

month at Norden Jubilee Park, from 10am to Noon, 

all welcome to join in. 

For more information please contact 

Chairman of Friends of Jubilee Park, Paul Ellison, on 

07522398784 or friendsofnordenjubileepark@hotmail.com 

Paul Ellison Chairman – Friends of Norden Jubilee Park 


Thai Style Mussels 

I love mussels but only if really fresh, in season 

and nice and plump. I’ve given them an Asian 

style makeover which gives them an awesome 

kick. Have some hot crusty bread ready at the 

end to mop up the juices. 

If your in a rush or a bit dodgy with your knife 

skills you could always blend up the onion, chilli, 

garlic, ginger, fennel and lemon grass in a food 

processor instead of chopping everything fine by 

hand. 

Thai Style Mussels 

Serves 2 

2 table spoons olive oil 

1 small onion – chopped fine 

1 red chilli – de-seeded and chopped fine 

1 clove garlic – chopped fine 

1 knob of fresh root ginger – chopped fine 

½ fennel chopped fine 

½ lemon grass – chopped fine 

Method 

1) Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan. Add the onion, chilli, 

garlic, ginger, fennel and lemon grass and sauté for 3-4 

minutes until softened. 

2) Add the mussels and white wine and cover. Cook over a high 

heat for approx 4 minutes shaking the pan frequently until the 

mussels open. 

3) Transfer the mussels to warmed serving bowls and add the 

coconut cream and coriander to the cooking liquor in the pan. 

Bring to the boil, season to taste then pour over the mussels 

and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime . 

1200g mussels 

250ml dry white wine 

To Finish 

50g coconut cream 

1 table spoon roughly chopped 

coriander 

Squeeze fresh lime 

Nutters Restaurant Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 7TT 

T/F 01706 650167 Email: enquiries@nuttersrestaurant.com 

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Need some help with 

technology? 

With just a few weeks to go before Rochdale Digital Festival returns, organisers have 

revealed more about this year’s event. The festival, aimed at de-mystifying 

technology and showing how useful, easy and fun to use it can be, will be staged at 

Number One Riverside on Saturday 27 February. 

Names already confirmed to be at the festival include Barclays, Google, BBC iPlayer, 02 Rochdale and BT. 

They’ll be joined by a host of others including Boots, Rochdale Online and Hopwood Hall College. 

Organised by Rochdale Borough Council, in partnership with BBC Radio Manchester, the festival has been 

designed to improve people’s digital skills with hands-on help and advice for all age groups. Visitors will be 

able to find out how to do online banking, how to browse products, shop or read a book online, and get tips 

on using smartphones and tablets. 

If you want to know more about how to use technology to find a job, you can visit the Careers and Skills Zone 

for expert advice on the digital skills you need to find work in 2016 and beyond. For the first time there will 

be a Digital Community and Creative Zone, highlighting local digital projects and how they can help you. 

There will also be demonstrations of how residents can use the council website to avoid making unnecessary 

and time-consuming telephone calls or face-to-face visits. There will be friendly faces on hand to show how 

easy it can be and tablets, phones and computers will be available for people to try. 

Councillor Neil Emmott, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Neighbourhoods said: 

“We’ve really stepped up a gear for 2016 and already have a great line-up of local and national names 

joining us. It’s going to be an unmissable day for local residents, helping you do more online, whatever your 

level. You’ll be able to find out how to do online banking, how to browse products, shop or read a book online 

and get tips on using a smartphone or tablet. There will be friendly faces on hand to show you step by step 

just how easy it is, as well as tablets, phones and computers for you to have a go on.” 

The festival will bring together a range of exhibitions, performances and workshops and there will also be a 

‘help-bar’ where an 02 ‘guru’ and students will help you get the best from your smartphone and tablet. 

Rochdale Digital Festival is being held as part of BeOnline 2016 – a national two-week campaign to help 

people discover the internet and how it can help them make 2016 a year of transformation. 

If you’re already online, find out more about the event at www.rochdale.gov.uk/RDFest16 

DO MORE ONLINE: Rochdale Digital Festival is promising all the help you need to get to grips with 

technology. 


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