Tameside In The Spotlight
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester's Cycling and Walking Commissioner, has officially opened a project to improve access to the Ashton Canal.
HUNDREDS of budding poets from across the borough wowed judges in the first ever Tameside Loves Reading poetry competition.
They penned creative efforts on subjects ranging from football to forests and schools to enchanted places. Many entries were also inspired by Denton poet Tony Walsh's celebrated "This is the Place", which he performed to remember the Manchester Arena attack victims.
The contest received more than 300 poems from 26 schools across Tameside. It aimed to foster enjoyment of reading, writing and performing poetry in children and develop their performance skills, while promoting the social aspects and engaging parents.
Led by Tameside Council's children's services for schools, Tameside Loves Reading is a three year programme of projects and activities in schools, libraries and the community to help improve reading and literacy skills in children and young people, helping them to be successful in their learning and in life.
The judges – Tameside Council Chief Executive Steven Pleasant MBE and creative writer, storyteller and poet Conrad Burdekin – had a difficult time in choosing the winners from the high standard of entries.
Councillor Leanne Feeley, Tameside Council's executive member for culture, said: "I'm delighted with the wonderful response we've had to this competition, which shows the talent and interest in poetry in our schools across Tameside.
"Tameside Loves Reading is all about inspiring an enjoyment of reading to improve literacy skills and boost development and academic achievements, and this competition has certainly sparked children's imagination and enthusiasm in poetry.
"Well done to every budding young poet who took part and congratulations to the deserving winners. And a huge thank-you to the organisers and judges for taking time out of their busy schedules to get involved."
All the winning schools will receive a half-day poetry workshop with Conrad Burdekin, and entries will be displayed in the autumn.
Results from the competition:
Primary - Group Poem:
Winner - This is the Place by Class 3MM, Canon Burrows CE Primary
Runner up - This is the Place by Wild Bank Primary School
Primary - Individual Poem:
Winner - Space of Sadness by three members of Y5, Hollingworth Primary
Runners up: In the Forest by Cerys, Aldwyn Primary; and The Place of Dreams by Finlay, St Christopher's RC Primary
Primary - Young Poet Award:
Winner - Arran, Mottram CE Primary (Blue Class)
Secondary Poetry Competition
Winner - Tameside is the place to be by Joe Unwin and Zac Millwood, West Hill School.
Runners up: Place Manchester by Nathaniel Mountain, Audenshaw School; and My Place by Ben Greatwich, Audenshaw School
In a bid to improve online safety for children, schools in Tameside and partner organisations got together to discuss the issue at a conference.
Held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Thursday 20 June, the Tameside Council-supported event had over 140 individuals from a variety of professions attending including staff from schools, early years workers and police officers.
The free conference was sponsored by E-safe Global and Ben McGrath from the company was one of the speakers. It was organised as, while the Internet has opened up a world of opportunities and brought people closer together, there are considerable risks facing young people online.
Speakers from a variety of background discussed some of the challenges now facing schools in keeping pupils safe online and how to best keep pupils safe. This included using data effectively, risks of pornography, protecting from the dangers of online gambling and education in Internet safety.
By monitoring their online data, schools are now able to tackle safeguarding issues in their early stages and fast intervention is key when delivering positive outcomes for young people.
It's important to inform, educate and safeguard young people around gambling and social gaming, including from the lottery of so-called 'loot boxes' in video games.
The SSNAP (Safer Social Networking Activity Pack) team of students from Great Academy Ashton gave a presentation on supporting pupils and parents in using in the Internet safely. They were also part of the GMP Think You Know Week that was launched last year and have more recently been training other Tameside schools to have their own SSNAP teams.
Cllr Bill Fairfoull, Deputy Executive Leader of Tameside Council, said: "It's vital we protect the online safety of young people in the borough and help to create a digital resilience. This generation has grown up surrounded by digital technology it's great to see the young people supporting their peers and parents in safe Internet use."
SCHOOL children led on activities across Tameside to promote Clean Air Week from 17-23 June.
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ORGANISATIONS and individuals have shared their environmental pledges following the first ever Tameside Green Summit.Now residents, businesses and groups are urged to join in and do their bit by making a pledge that will help save the planet.The green summit, organised by Tameside Council, saw businesses, public services and voluntary and community groups gather at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 November. They heard presentations from leading experts, debated key topics and concluded by making environmental pledges for themselves and their organisations, which will have a positive impact on the environment and climate change.Chief Executive Steven Pleasant made the pledge that Tameside Council and Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group will seek accreditation as a Carbon Literate Organisation, embedding corporate social responsibility and low carbon behaviour in staff and working practices.Tameside Council Executive Leader Councillor Brenda Warrington and Executive Member for Neighbourhoods Councillor Allison Gwynne made pledges on energy and trees.They stated: “We will reduce the energy demand from heating, cooling, hot water and appliances across our corporate estate through better management and installation of appropriate retrofit measures.“We will continue our programme of tree planting in Tameside by planting 3,500 trees across our green spaces in 2018/19. We will continue our partnership with City of Trees and will encourage all new developments to include high quality tree planting.”There wasn’t a blank space on the pledge wall at the event with schools, businesses and public organisations all making commitments.Russell Scott Primary School headteacher Steve Marsland pledged to continue to empower and engage children to make green decisions for their own sustainable futures. And Laura O Flaherty, from St James’ Primary School in Hattersley, pledged to reduce the amount of energy wasted throughout the school and home by making sure lights and interactive whiteboards are switched off when classrooms are not in use and turning off all computers, laptops and monitors at the end of the day.Adrian Rooney, of Bardsley Construction, pledged to target less than 10% of waste from building projects to go to landfill and target a 10% reduction in carbon by the end of 2019.Jacob Hirst, of Tameside Youth Council, who spoke at the event with fellow member Emily Sykes, pledged to promote recycling to young people.A video created by Millbrook Primary and Nursery School was shown at the event and can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOvjfildv1o. The school also pledged to reduce their use of plastics and find suitable alternatives.Councillor Warrington said: “The consequences of not protecting the environment, cleaning up our air and living sustainably are grave and endanger our children and grandchildren’s futures.“I’m delighted with the response to the Tameside Green Summit and the amount of pledges made but we now need these to be fulfilled. And I’d like to see everyone in Tameside make an environmental pledge and play their part. Small but achievable changes in consumption and lifestyle, whether reducing, reusing or recycling, can add up to a massive impact if we all commit to them. By working together we can make a difference.”Pledges can be shared on social media by using the hashtag #tamesidegreensummit.
Pupils and teachers at Stalybridge’s Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School are helping raise awareness of the health dangers of keeping the engine running when parked up, which is a particular problem on the school run.They’ve joined Tameside Council in supporting Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) campaign to tackle some of the common myths about leaving vehicle engines ticking over.The youngsters held up signs saying “engine off when you stop” to drive home the message. The roadside signs will be placed around the borough.A recent study revealed that switching off the engine when at a standstill could help reduce air pollution during peak travel hours by as much as 30 percent.Harmful fumes pumped out don’t just affect people outside the vehicle – drivers and their passengers are exposed as well.One misconception is that it’s a waste of fuel to restart the engine. But leaving it running wastes more fuel – every two minutes ticking over is the fuel equivalent of driving a mile.The campaign also calls on people to walk or cycle where possible, use public transport, car share and to consider upgrading to a hybrid or electric vehicle when looking for a new car.The eco-friendly school is already an advocate for tackling air pollution after taking part in National Clean Air Day last summer.Pupils made a video about its causes and what families can do to protect themselves and the environment — and were named runners-up in a competition run by TfGM.Headteacher Alexandra Flood said: “Our school has done much to raise awareness of the dangers poor air quality can have on our health.“And we’ve asked children, parents and staff to pledge to take action to reduce air pollution. These changes can be as simple as switching off the car engine during the school drop off, walking to school and avoiding busy roads, or travelling by bus or train.”Tameside Council’s Public Health Annual Report, which can be read at www.tameside.gov.uk/publichealthreports, describes how air quality is a re-emerging 21st century public health threat. It aims to raise awareness of the risks of traffic-related air pollution and identify what individuals and organisations in Tameside can do to limit their contribution and exposure.Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Brenda Warrington said: “This is a tremendous initiative from Stalybridge’s Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School and it is something that we should encourage all schools across Tameside to do. Air pollution is a real health danger that affects us all – but we can all take simple actions to help reduce it.“Leaving your engine running is something we’ve all done but by not leaving it ticking over we’ll reduce harmful traffic fumes and improve air quality, particularly around school gates to protect children’s health.”Vehicle exhausts can produce harmful gases – and tiny particles of soot and other matter – that pollute the air and are linked to increases in asthma, allergies, heart and lung disease and cancer.It’s estimated that air pollution contributes to the premature deaths of up to 2,000 people in Greater Manchester each year.GM Mayor Andy Burnham said: “Air pollution is an invisible menace and one which our young people are particularly vulnerable to. That’s why I’m calling on those of us who make the school run to switch their engines off when parked near the school gates. It makes financial sense, environmental sense and good health sense to switch off.”Greater Manchester’s lead for environmental issues and climate change, Councillor Alex Ganotis, added: “Switching off engines at the school gates will not only help to protect our young people but lead to real improvements in air quality in our region.”The region has been in breach of its legal limits for nitrogen dioxide, one of the most harmful pollutants, every year since 2011.But air quality is improving as TfGM, local councils like Tameside and other partners are busy implementing the policies and measures in Greater Manchester’s Low Emission Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan.
The Full Spectrum Centre Limited based at the Old Courthouse in Dukinfield believes all professional training, personal and spiritual development should work towards the bigger picture of promoting excellent physical, mental, emotion and spiritual health.Their qualified, insured and experienced team of complementary, holistic therapists, energy healers and facilitators provide a wide range of services and classes, helping a wide variety of clients.They have a team dedicated to ensure people receive the highest standards of care in a professional yet friendly and relaxed environment conducive to healing. All of the holistic and complementary therapy treatments we offer are nothing but natural, non-toxic and non-invasive. If you want to achieve a state of being that is calm, relaxed and stress, tension or pain free then get in touch with the Full Spectrum Centre Limited.
Stalybridge Celtic were massively unlucky not to chalk up an away victory at FC United in the Vanamara National League North after they conceded a goal in the last minute of the game.It was end to end stuff in the first thirty minutes with both sides having chances. Andy Bishop came closest for Celtic in the vearly period narrowly heading the wrong side of the post.Eventually Celtic made a breakthrough when Matty Hughes picked his spot and smashed the ball home from ten yards out. FC United equalised shortly afterwards with a deflected goal leaving the score 1-1 at half time.Celtic started the second half with pace and pegged FC united back in their#r half. It wasn't long before Celtic took the lead again through Wilkind#s who dribbled his way through three defenders before findind the net with a low hard shot. They nearly went 3-1 up when Dunbar lobbed the FC keeper only to see his shot bounce back off the woodwork.Stalybridge looked to be heading for victory until George Thomas scored from a well hit free Kick in the last minute of injury time for FC United. Three points would have been very useful in Celtic's relegation fight, despite being unlucky not to win they had to settle for a 2-2 draw
Chris Boardman, Greater Manchester's Cycling and Walking Commissioner, has officially opened a project to improve access to the Ashton Canal.
AS the old advertising slogan used to put it, "if you want to get ahead get a hat" – so that's exactly what Portland Basin Museum, Ashton, has done.
A couple from Hyde have been giving local young people a great start in life since becoming foster parents.
THOUSANDS of visitors are continuing to flock to the new Ashton Library with hundreds also joining as new members.
Tameside is set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivering safer and healthier transport links.
SCHOOLCHILDREN from Tameside got green fingered planting lots of trees at a local event in Lees Park, on the border of Audenshaw and Droylsden.
A Droylsden resident has kicked his lifetime cigarette habit which has cost him almost £110,000 in total.
AS Tameside marks International Women's Day, and the centenary of British women winning the right to vote, it's fitting that the Tameside College wing of the new Tameside One building in Ashton is being named in honour of suffragette Hannah Mitchell.
Hannah, who was born in 1871, lived on Elizabeth Street, Ashton, from 1900 to 1910. From an early age she objected to the domestic role women were then expected to play and became a key campaigner for women's rights.
In her autobiography, "The Hard Way Up", she stated: "I feel my greatest enemy has been the cooking stove — a sort of tyrant who has kept me in subjection."
Influenced by The Clarion newspaper, she began to speak at meetings of the Independent Labour Party. She later worked for Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union before joining the Women's Freedom League.
In 1924 Hannah was elected to Manchester City Council and served until 1935. She died in 1956. There is a blue plaque dedicated to her on the wall of 43 Elizabeth Street, Ashton.
Jackie Moores, CEO and principal at Tameside College, said: "We are delighted and honoured to remember and recognise Hannah Mitchell in the Tameside College wing of the new Tameside One campus.
"It is a permanent reminder of how the college's values match those of our community. Hannah Mitchell will continue to inspire staff and students on and beyond International Women's day."
Tameside One is the centrepiece of the Vision Tameside project which is transforming the provision of further education in the borough.
As well as being shared by Tameside College, Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group and Tameside Council, it will include Ashton Library, Citizens Advice Bureau and the Job Centre.
IT might be in Denton rather than Rio, but carnival time is coming to Tameside.
CYCLISTS will be greeted by a blossoming emblem when they ride through Tameside during the Tour de Manc.
TAMESIDE'S cyclists are being urged to test themselves on the toughest route yet as the Tour de Manc returns for 2019.
Ashton-under-Lyne RFC has become the first sports club in Tameside to become smokefree for all children and young people’s matches and tournaments.
Curzon faced a big test when 2nd placed Bradford Park Avenue were the visitors to the Tameside Stadium and to make it more challenging for the manager John Flanagan he was without four regular players in Joe Guest, Adam Morgan, Danny Shaw & Cameron McJannett. Replacing those players were 5 inexperienced youth team players who occupied their places on the bench.
After a run of bad results Dukinfield Cricket Club recorded a second victory over Denton West CC this season with an emphatic victory at Windsor Park.
The Tigers came away with a point in a hard fought game at Brighouse's St.Giles Road.
Two old faces returned to the Tameside stadium for this fixture, Sam Walker returned to Curzon on loan from Stockport County and Nick Haughton who left Curzon to join Fleetwood returned with the visitors Chorley on a season long loan.
The Bloods chalked up a 7- 0 victory at Radcliffe in the Evostick North Division One in their Saturday before Christmas fixture.
Mossley were narrowly defeated in the Boxing Day clash with Glossop North End at their Surrey Street ground.
Young people leaving care in Tameside are being given the chance to learn to drive for free thanks to the generosity of a group of local instructors.
A top regional adoption agency has given one lucky child an early Christmas present, as it announced the winner of its festive card design competition.
COMMUNITIES are rallying round to ensure no-one has to sleep on the streets in Tameside this winter.
A Mossley carnival arts organisation has risen like a phoenix from the ashes after a catastrophic mill fire destroyed 15 years’ worth of work.
COUNCIL and police officers teamed together to collect food for those in need.
YOUNGSTERS collected litter as a community came together to tidy and brighten up their neighbourhood.
A SALON is urging Tameside residents to follow its style in helping people with cancer.
THE Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr Joyce Bowerman, is lending her wholehearted support to a drive to recruit more Marie Curie supporters in Tameside.
Marie Curie provides home care for people with any terminal illness as well as emotional support for their loved ones. Their aim is to help families get the most from the time they have left.
Cllr Bowerman explained: “I have personal experience of the wonderful work the Marie Curie nurses do. They cared for my father when he was dying from lung cancer and that’s why I have made them part of my charity appeal fund.
“It’s a very sad fact that someone in the UK dies every five minutes without getting all the care they could have. That’s why I want more fund-raisers in Tameside. Marie Curie believe everyone should be able to get the care they need at the end of their life.”
Marie Curie nurses work night and day and there is also a confidential helpline for anyone who has questions about any aspect of terminal illness, needs support, or just wants to talk. An online information hub has leaflets to download, films and other links.
The support groups are made up of ordinary people of all ages who are passionate about the charity and want to help it. They tend to meet on a monthly basis and organise collections and fund-raising events such as tea parties and quiz nights.
Tameside has two very successful groups – Hyde and Denton, and Ashton – but a combination of age, failing health and other commitments means that new members are needed if they are to continue their good work.
The Mayor added: “These amazing people have done, and continue to do, a really fantastic job. However, they aren’t as young as they used to be and can no longer commit themselves in the same way.
“They badly need new blood and I’m appealing to the people of Tameside to join them so that they can continue their fabulous and much-needed work.”
If you have the time and would like to join a Marie Curie support group, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk
Body Mind Therapy Centre are having an open day for Maggie's Centres on Thursday, 3rd August 2017. You can have 15, 30, 45 or 60 MIN MASSAGE in exchange for what you can afford donations. Their will also be a raffle draw with some amazing prizes
Creativity and innovation were on show when the leader of Tameside Council went on a tour of some of the borough's leading businesses.
Local organisations have the chance to inspire the next generation by taking part in an interactive careers and apprenticeship event.
FREE workshops are helping Tameside residents enhance their digital skills.
NTBS will once again be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC In Birmingham from 30th April till 2nd May 2019.
EMPLOYERS are urged to let their staff take part in a scheme that's improving reading skills across Tameside and add social value to their business.
ITS Technology Group (ITS) and local partner Network Connect are holding an event next week to inform businesses based in Tameside about the benefits of the full fibre network that’s on their doorstep which is driving a fibre revolution in the area.
Full fibre alternative network provider (Altnet) ITS Technology Group announce that Network Connect have joined as a new connectivity partner. Based in the north west, Network Connect will have a key role working with ITS to promote and sell full fibre and wireless services across its 22 networks.
The Tameside Digital Infrastructure is a unique initiative allowing organisations across Tameside access to direct Gigabit capable fibre optic services at extremely attractive commercial rates.
PROPOSALS to extend Tameside’s pioneering digital hub have been approved with businesses queuing up to move in.
From 6 April 2017, the government will start to restrict basic rate, income tax relief for landlords' finance costs on residential properties.
Offers for Home Movers This Spring as Pearson Expand their Ashton Team
Property for Profit, a Pension or a Headache?
THERE can surely be few more traumatic experiences in life than to risk losing your home.
To make sure the situation occurs as little as possible in the borough’s social housing, Tameside Council has organised the Tameside Pre-eviction Protocol through its homelessness prevention strategy. The aim is to identify problems as quickly as possible so there is plenty of time to offer help and prevent eviction.
The protocol was launched at the offices of Tameside Housing Advice (THA) on Friday, September 2. The event was attended by Cllr Ged Cooney, Tameside Council’s executive member with responsibility for housing; and representatives of nine housing associations including New Charter, Ashton Pioneer Homes, Peak Valley and Regenda.
Cllr Cooney said: “Through the protocol we want to make sure people have support when they need it. Usually, problems are caused by rent arrears. Over the last year, by taking early action, our debt advice team has been able to help three quarters of residents facing these issues to stay in their own homes.
“Tameside Council recognises that housing providers can’t allow rent arrears to spiral out of control, which is why our dealings with them are built on strong two-way communication.
“The pre-eviction protocol is a great example of partnership working. We have almost 20 organisations sharing information and working closely to do all they can to make sure people don’t get evicted.”
As well as debt problems, the protocol looks at matters such as anti-social behaviour. Initial referrals are made to Tameside Housing Advice, which makes a full assessment of the case before deciding on the appropriate course of action.
THA now shares the same building on Old Street, Ashton, with Tameside Debt Advice (TDA). This has vastly improved the working relationship and allows TDA to be brought in as soon as may be necessary.
Housing providers are kept fully informed throughout the process.
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Householders are being urged to check if they qualify for the latest offer to save money on their energy bills.
House prices in Greater Manchester are up to nine times higher than the average salary according to Official data released by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
One in ten private landlords has no formal tenancy agreement in place with their tenants, new research shows.
Landlords, estate agents and solicitors were in a last-minute rush to complete property deals ahead of a stamp duty rise that takes effect to today.
New research has revealed that a majority of property buyers are willing to pay more for an eco-friendly home.
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