Archive |Nov 06

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 NEWS AFTER A LONG WAIT... IT'S COMING!

This week has seen the steel frame structure being placed for the new Tesco supermarket.

This is a milestone in the town centre development which has been ongoing since the reopening of the Rochdale Canal.

Councillor Peter Dean said "real progress is now being made and we are seeing the results. We must now concentrate our efforts on our new community centre and the Oldham Road side of the canal, where we hope to continue the regeneration of Failsworth with high quality shops, restaurants and other key services".

The housing development, Ben Brierley Wharf is also nearing completion as the perimeter fence is removed to reveal the new apartments, which were designed to reflect Failsworth mill heritage. A modern day reminder of the Gladstone Mill which used to be on the same site.

15/11/06

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 NEWS CARNIVAL GRANTS GIVEN TO LOCAL GROUPS
Over 50 groups in Failsworth and Oldham benefited from this years grant giving at Holy Family Church last Friday.

Groups were invited to submit grant applications during the 2006 carnival, successful applicants were then invited to the annual grant giving event.
Carnival Treasurer Jim McMahon said "this is essential funding for most of the groups who use it to cover their running costs. The famous community spirit in Failsworth is underpinned by voluntary and faith groups working hard and the grants go some way to recognising that hard work".

The groups given grants this year include;
416th NE Manchester Brownies 4Failsworth Dance Club
417th NE Hope Methodist Guides (& Rangers) 4Failsworth Historical Society
417th NE Hope Methodist Rainbows 4Failsworth Inskip League of Friendship
417th NE Manchester Brownies 4Failsworth Library Children's Reading Club
41st Failsworth Rainbows 4Failsworth Old Peoples Welfare
4224th Manchester Macedonia Beavers 4Failsworth Physically Handicapped Group
4224th Manchester Macedonia Cubs 4Failsworth Pole Residents Association
4224th Manchester Macedonia Scouts 4Failsworth School 
4248th Manchester Cubs 4Failsworth Volunteer Centre
4248th Manchester Hope Beavers 4Failsworth Youth Club
4248th Manchester Hope Scouts 4Holy Family Brownies
4248th Manchester Scout Group 4Hope Methodist Playgroup
47th Manchester Beavers 4Inspirations Dance Troupe
47th Manchester Cubs 4Medvale Explorer Scouts
47th Manchester Scouts 4North East Division Ranger Unit
47th Manchester Scouts 4Oldham Cancer Support Centre
48th NE Manchester Macedonia Brownies 4Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Mayor
48th NE Manchester Macedonia Guides 4Propps Hall Primary School
4Bizzy Bees 4Ridgefield Street Residents Association
4Broadbent Luncheon Club 4Roman Road Independent Methodist Church
4Charles Morris House Residents Fund 4St. Johns Ambulance
4Ellesmere Street Residents Association 4Tavern Court Quarterly Forum
4Failsworth Amateur Dramatics Society 4WRVS
4Failsworth Community Association  

12/11/06

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 NEWS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY REPORT
This years Remembrance Sunday at Failsworth continued recent years trend with growing attendance. An estimated 1500 people gathered at the Cenotaph on Oldham Road.

The parade was lead by Failsworth Band, along with around 800 people, left Failsworth Health Centre car park at around 10.15am and walked the traditional route along Ashton Road West, Pole Lane and Oldham Road.

Oldham Road was closed for 30 minutes to accommodate the large numbers attending.

Many people then went back to Failsworth Community Centre to see the plans for the renovated memorial gardens. Work is expected to begin towards the end of November to early December. A special service will be held for the poppies to be moved from the cenotaph to Failsworth Pole, details of which will follow.

If you haven't already given to the Poppy Appeal, they do accept donations throughout the year and the link will be left on the website until December.

12/11/06

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 NEWS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY ARRANGEMENTS
This years Remembrance Sunday arrangements are as follows;

Those wishing to take part in the procession are asked to meet at Failsworth Community Centre at 9.55am to leave for 10.15am prompt.

The procession will turn into Ashton Road West, onto Pole Lane and down Oldham Road to arrive at the Cenotaph.
Those unable to take part in the procession can gather at the cenotaph.

There will be refreshments at Failsworth Community Centre afterwards, where plans for the new War Memorial Gardens will be displayed. Work on the new gardens is expected to begin towards the end of November and all poppies laid will be taken to Failsworth Pole where a short service will be held. The poppies will then be returned once work is completed.

05/11/06