IN response to Cllr Bullman's letter (SAM 23.8.07) I would like to say that, as chairman of the Friends of Newton Park, I will be delighted when the future of Watling Gate is finally resolved. He is correct to state that the Friends group is not opposed
A DAVYHULME resident is set to embark on a trip to Kenya to carry out a month of community work there. Thirty-two-year-old Carolyn Phillips will leave the UK with colleagues Hannah Reeves and Rachel Nolan on September 18 to help enrich the lives of street
YOGA classes are held at the Unitarian Chapel on Dunham Road, Altrincham on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9 pm, and Thursdays 7.30pm to 9pm. The classes are drop-in - no need to book just turn up and join in.
EMPLOYEES at a Trafford Park based firm raised almost £2500 with a safety gala at a Stretford primary school. Staff at Bibby Distribution organised the fun event, which included a BBQ, hook-a-duck stall, tombola and fun sumo wrestling, opted to help
ONE thing that really winds me up are northerners who talk in received pronunciation. And some of the worst offenders are reporters on our regional news programmes. What are they trying to prove? Do they think it makes them sound more intelligent when
Congratulations to Billy and Ellie on their move! Yes, they're out of the office and into a purpose-built Duck penthouse in the Orchard! Paul, our Chief Exec, wasn't exactly sorry to see them go. Sharing your office with two boisterous, noisy and lets
A SALE man is hoping to raise over £500 for charity by taking part in this year's Great North Run in Newcastle. Andrew Walmsley, 22, will be putting his best foot forward for Heart Research UK - which funds research into heart disease - on September
A SPORTS retailer was prosecuted at Trafford Magistrates Court in Sale in a case brought by Trafford Council's trading standards. Sports World International were convicted of two charges of giving misleading prices and pleaded guilty to two offences
HALE Civic Society will hold a community heritage service on at 3pm on September 16 at St Peter's Church, Ashley Road. The service will celebrate Hale's heritage and community. All welcome and refreshments will be served after the service.
The following PLANNING APPLICATIONS have been received by the council. They may be inspected at Trafford Direct, Waterside House, Sale Waterside, Sale during opening hours, viz. Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Saturday (9.00 am to 1.00 pm). ANY
Trafford Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is calling for new volunteers who want to find out how Advice Changes Lives. This is the theme for Advice Week 2007 and as part of a week-long national campaign the local bureau is encouraging people to find out how
At a special presentation sports awards ceremony held at the Ashton-on-Mersey School sports hall in July, we were chosen to receive the prestigious "Fair Play" Award in recognition of the excellent team-spirit our school demonstrates when participating
Women resigning from their jobs have hit a new high in the North West, despite achieving promotion at a quicker rate than men. Figures, from a survey of 42,205 individuals, also show that women in the region are more likely to receive a bonus, but pay
THE next meeting of the Trafford Cultural Partnership takes place at BlueSci, Broom House, 54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford, on September 19 at 4pm.
A SALE resident has featured in teatime favourite That Antony Cotton Show' as the actor turned presenter's glamorous assistant. Thirty-year-old Veronique Pollacsek, who originally comes from Volvic in central France, was selected by the show's producers
