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Times have changed
IN reply to BP Warren, I would like to reassure him that I am not, I think, senile, nor am I a newcomer to the area. Apart from a 10-year spell when I was abroad I have lived in the area all my life. I too have happy memories of Davyhulme Park, which
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Tree felling
I WRITE in response to Alan Davies' protest at tree felling outside Wellacre High School on Irlam Road. I share Alan's concern about the trees which were felled to make way for a new bus lay-by outside the school. What Alan doesn't realise is that councillors
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Charity is bowled over!
YOUNG volunteers helped blind and partially sighted children strike it lucky when they went 10-pin bowling. The event was organised by Henshaws Society for the Blind as part of its half-term holiday activities for visually impaired youngsters. The trip
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Helen stays as chairman
CLLR Helen Busteed will serve as chairman of Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust for a further four years. After her reappointment by the independent appointments commission, the Labour councillor praised the Trust's staff and reflected on improvements in service
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Double win for Aces
Altrincham Aces enjoyed a weekend of double success securing an away victory in the Cup and a home win in the League. On Saturday night, after a lengthy delay whilst the Billingham ice surface was worked on to allow play, the Aces eventually came away
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Remember
the dead REMEMBRANCE services will be held at cenotaphs and memorials throughout Traf-ford next Sunday. Partington's Cenotaph service at 11am and the parade at 11.30am. Veterans in Stret--ford will gather at Metro Sports and Social Club before a parade
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Bonfire night frights can make it a dog's life
AS Bonfire Night approaches, Pet-line organiser Chris Butterworth is appealing to cat and dog owners to keep an eye on their pets. Dogs should be kept on a lead because the noise of fireworks can terrify them to such an extent they have been known to
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Concert date
THE Mayoress of Trafford's Charity is holding a special charity concert, featuring the Owen Wynne Chorale & Orchestra, on December 9 at St. Ann's R.C. Church, Chester Road, Stretford. The Messiah by G.F.Hendel will be presented. Tickets are available
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Praise for volunteers
THE National Trust celebrated the work of its volunteers last weekend as part of the nationwide Make A Difference Day campaign. The Great Country House Weekend also included drama demonstrations, dance performances and cookery presentations spread over
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Rebecca's a model miss
A TEENAGER from Bowdon has reached the final stages of a national modelling competition. Sixteen year-old Rebecca Smith, of Stanhope Road, is one of ten youngsters hoping to reach the final of Wrigley's Extra model search and be in with a chance of winning
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Town's car park gets a facelift
THE first stage of a revamp of Sale's shopping centre is underway - with the start of a £300,000 refurbishment of its multi-storey car park. Improvements to The Square shopping centre's 308 space car park include concrete repairs, improved lighting and
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Brian plans China trek
A RETIRED pharmacist is continuing to help sick people by raising money for the Children's Hospitals Appeal Trust. Brian Wilkins, the former owner of HG Pilling Chemists in Timperley, is aiming to raise £2,500 for the charity by trekking along the Great
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'Hands off John Leigh Park'
JOHN Leigh Park is a well-used and beautifully kept park. John Leigh left if for the good of the Altrincham community, therefore why have the forms been removed from around the Boling Green. Private Bowling Green, indeed, it was well used and can still
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Firework display
THE MAYORESS of Trafford's charity fund is organising the popular bonfire and fireworks dis-play at Abbotsfield Park, Chassen Road, Flixton, on Saturday, Novem-ber 3. It opens at 5.30pm. The fire-works dislay will start at 7.45pm. Adults who buy advance
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Concerts
LIVE Music Now! North West will be holding two con-certs in Trafford next month. The concerts will take place on Nov-ember 2 at Mead-owside Day Centre, Urmston, for adults with learning disabilities and on November 7 at Del-amere School, Flixton, for
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New teams help to beat the burglars
THE number of burglaries in Trafford is continuing to fall accord-ing to police chiefs. And they say it is down in no small part to the dedicated burglary response teams in both the north and south of the borough. The first team was set up in north Trafford
