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News from Six Town Housing

by timpickstone on 16 March, 2009

The Spring edition of “News from Six”, the new of Six Town Housing (Bury’s “Arms Length” housing organisation) is now available to download.

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Help Offer the Post Office a Lifeline

by timpickstone on 10 February, 2009

The future of the threatened Post Office network could now be decided by a national consultation launched last month by MPs. I am urging all local residents to offer their ideas for developing Post Office businesses so they are secure for the future. The Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee’s Post Office Consultation can provide […]

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February Half Term Play Activities

by timpickstone on 8 February, 2009

Please find below a flyer for the details of the regular Community Playworker Sessions and for the February Half Term activities being run by Bury Play Network. Please pass on to families/community groups you work with, or pass on to your own children to come along! If you have any queries please contact the Children’s […]

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Polefield Community Group Meeting

by timpickstone on 5 February, 2009

People who live in the Polefield area are to a meeting of the Polefield Community Group Meeting on Tuesday 24th Feb 09 6.30-7.30pm at Heaton Park Primary School. The Agenda Housing related Issues Antisocial Behaviour issues Talk to your local Councillor Have a chat with your local PCSO’s / Police officer Vote in the committee […]

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Free Half Term Information Packs

by timpickstone on 27 January, 2009

Bury Children & Young People’s Information Service (ChYPIS), have put together a free February half term information pack, which contains lots of ideas and information about what local groups and organisations have got planned for the school holidays. The pack contains details of Childcare options and things to do & places to go during the […]

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February Half Term Sports Events

by timpickstone on 25 January, 2009

During February half term Bury Council Sports Development Team have organised a number of sports camps which will encourage youngsters to improve their skills and try out a variety of different sports from cricket to basketball. The camps are aimed at 8 to 11 year olds and take place at Holy Cross College. The first […]

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AWARM Training Session in Prestwich

by timpickstone on 8 January, 2009

A special “Awarm” Training Session will be held at 5.30 on Tue 13 January 2009 at Butterstile Primary School – Children’s Centre. As the eyes and ears of Prestwich community you may have access to vulnerable people living in cold, damp unhealthy homes? If so this training is for you! The new Energy Support Officer […]

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Local Cash Office – Consultation on Future

by timpickstone on 10 December, 2008

Bury Council has launched a consultation in relation to the proposed closure of the cash payment facilities at Prestwich Library. The aim of the consultation exercise is to gain a broad view of opinions about the proposed closure. Research undertaken by Bury Council indicates that there has been a 70% decline in the number of […]

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Get Creative at Half Term

by timpickstone on 21 October, 2008

Two fun filled art workshops will take place at Prestwich Library and Adult Learning Centre during October half term. Both parents and children can take part in the Creative Ceramics Workshops which will see participants design 3D objects and tiles. The inspiration for what goes on these tiles will come from the Prestwich area. The […]

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Simister Village Treble Challenge

by timpickstone on 20 October, 2008

Simister Village Community Association are pleased to announce that the village has been three times lucky with its applications for grants to transform both the Simister Wetlands and a parcel of wasteland to become a local green haven for walkers, wildlife and a memorial garden. Residents in partnership with Bury Metro and the British Trust […]

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