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School shut for deep clean as staff are self-isolating over coronavirus concerns

Picture of the Week

School shut for deep clean as staff are self-isolating over coronavirus concerns

JohnWeightman took this photo at sunset by the River Bollin just outside Dunham Park.

JohnWeightman took this photo at sunset by the River Bollin just outside Dunham Park.

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PIC OF THE WEEK: John Weightman's shot of sunset near River Bollin

THIS picture taken near Dutton’s Pond in Flixton is of a spotted dead nettle plant, was sent in by Alan Walker of Davyhulme.The spotted comes from the white part of the leaf. The dead nettle comes from the fact that unlike it’s counterpart,

THIS picture taken near Dutton’s Pond in Flixton is of a spotted dead nettle plant, was sent in by Alan Walker of Davyhulme.The spotted comes from the white part of the leaf. The dead nettle comes from the fact that unlike it’s counterpart,

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THIS picture was taken at Dutton’s Pond, Flixton, of a checkered lily (Fritillaria Meleagris), by Alan Walker, of Davyhulme.Alan says the checkered lily is also known as Snakes Head Fritillary, Chess Flower, Frog Cup and other names as well.In Croat

THIS picture was taken at Dutton’s Pond, Flixton, of a checkered lily (Fritillaria Meleagris), by Alan Walker, of Davyhulme.Alan says the checkered lily is also known as Snakes Head Fritillary, Chess Flower, Frog Cup and other names as well.In Croat

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Picture of the week

THIS grey squirrel was photographed looking over the edge of the bird table at the A W Boyd Observatory at Rostherne Mere, Cheshire by reader Gill Baker, of Sale.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this page, send it with your

THIS grey squirrel was photographed looking over the edge of the bird table at the A W Boyd Observatory at Rostherne Mere, Cheshire by reader Gill Baker, of Sale.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this page, send it with your

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READER Sara O’Brien was enjoying a glorious walk in Platt Fields on Wednesday last week when she took this spring-like picture.If you have an image you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details to

READER Sara O’Brien was enjoying a glorious walk in Platt Fields on Wednesday last week when she took this spring-like picture.If you have an image you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details to

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THIS photo was taken at Stamford park, Altrincham, by Jason Fowles, of Timperley.He said: “My children and I were in the park and a cheeky squirrel came over to see what we were doing. Or was it for the ice creams we had?”If you have a

THIS photo was taken at Stamford park, Altrincham, by Jason Fowles, of Timperley.He said: “My children and I were in the park and a cheeky squirrel came over to see what we were doing. Or was it for the ice creams we had?”If you have a

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Gouri Banerjee took this picture of her street during last week's snow

Gouri Banerjee took this picture of her street during last week's snow

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READER Rob Todhunter got a treat when these two jays appeared in his garden.

READER Rob Todhunter got a treat when these two jays appeared in his garden.

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AFTER a frosty start to the morning in Dunham Park, reader Gill Baker, from Sale, captured this image of a small group of fallow deer wait for breakfast.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this, page, send it with your details and a

AFTER a frosty start to the morning in Dunham Park, reader Gill Baker, from Sale, captured this image of a small group of fallow deer wait for breakfast.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this, page, send it with your details and a

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This picture of a young heron was taken at Sale Water Park by Anne Lett

This picture of a young heron was taken at Sale Water Park by Anne Lett

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This picture of the Bridgewater canal was taken by David Williamson of Altrincham.If you have an image you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details and a brief description to sam.editorial@messengergrp.co.uk

This picture of the Bridgewater canal was taken by David Williamson of Altrincham.If you have an image you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details and a brief description to sam.editorial@messengergrp.co.uk

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Gill Baker, of Sale, captured this picture at Walton Park in Sale

Gill Baker, of Sale, captured this picture at Walton Park in Sale

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This picture of a clutch of mallard ducklings was taken along the banks of the Bridgewater Canal near Brooklands Bridge by Gill Baker, of Sale.

This picture of a clutch of mallard ducklings was taken along the banks of the Bridgewater Canal near Brooklands Bridge by Gill Baker, of Sale.

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This picture of a mute swan cygnet was taken by Gill Baker, of Sale

This picture of a mute swan cygnet was taken by Gill Baker, of Sale

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This tree was planted in Partington in tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack. Picture: Darren Marsden

This tree was planted in Partington in tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack. Picture: Darren Marsden

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THIS picture of a baby fawn was taken at Dunham Massey was taken by David Williamson, of Medway Crescent, Altrincham.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details and a description to

THIS picture of a baby fawn was taken at Dunham Massey was taken by David Williamson, of Medway Crescent, Altrincham.If you have a picture you would like to see published on this page, send it with your details and a description to

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This picture of Sale Metro stop reflected in the Bridgewater Canal was taken by Gill Barker, of Sale

This picture of Sale Metro stop reflected in the Bridgewater Canal was taken by Gill Barker, of Sale

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Picture of the week

THIS picture of a heron setting its sights on koi carp in Timperley was taken by Dawn Shaw.

THIS picture of a heron setting its sights on koi carp in Timperley was taken by Dawn Shaw.

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Picture of the week

Chloe Jackson's picture of a bee

Chloe Jackson's picture of a bee

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Picture of the week

This picture of a swan taking off at Bridgewater canal, Dunham Massey, was taken by Allan Simper, of Cheam Road, Timperley.

This picture of a swan taking off at Bridgewater canal, Dunham Massey, was taken by Allan Simper, of Cheam Road, Timperley.

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THIS picture of a mallard drake preening itself on Sale Water Park was taken by Gill Baker, of

THIS picture of a mallard drake preening itself on Sale Water Park was taken by Gill Baker, of

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Miniature iris at Dunham Park, by Gill Baker, of Sale

Miniature iris at Dunham Park, by Gill Baker, of Sale

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THIS picture of icicles was taken near the entrance to Dunham Massey by Bob Sweet.

THIS picture of icicles was taken near the entrance to Dunham Massey by Bob Sweet.

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Reader's picture: Stunning icicles in the frame

Digital oil painting of Bridgewater Canal

Digital oil painting of Bridgewater Canal

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Reader's pic: Digital oil painting of Bridgewater Canal

Blackheaded gulls in Timperley

Blackheaded gulls in Timperley

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Reader's pic: Feeding frenzy on the Bridgewater canal

Mute Swan on the Bridgewater Canal. Picg: Gill Baker

Mute Swan on the Bridgewater Canal. Picg: Gill Baker

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Reader's photo: Swan on the bank of the Bridgewater Canal

Sparrow Hawk in Flixton

Sparrow Hawk in Flixton

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Reader's photo: Sparrow Hawk in Flixton

Fallow Bucks in Dunham Park.

Fallow Bucks in Dunham Park.

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Reader's pic: Fallow Bucks in Dunham Park.

Blue Moon in Sale. Picture: Alan Homersham

Blue Moon in Sale. Picture: Alan Homersham

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Shot of the blue moon seen in Sale!

Mute Cob on Sale Waterpark

Mute Cob on Sale Waterpark

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Reader's photo: Mute Cob on Sale Water Park

Canada goose at Sale Water Park

Canada goose at Sale Water Park

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Reader's photo: Canada goose at Sale Water Park

Bridgewater Canal

Bridgewater Canal

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Reader's pic: Autumn on The Bridgewater Canal

Red fox on Carrington Moss

Red fox on Carrington Moss

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Reader's photo: Red fox on Carrington Moss

Blackheaded gulls flying over Carrington Moss

Blackheaded gulls flying over Carrington Moss

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Reader's photo: Blackheaded gulls flying over Carrington Moss

Bridgewater Canal, Dunham

Bridgewater Canal, Dunham

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Reader's photo: Afternoon sun on the Bridgewater Canal

Moon by Darren Marsden

Moon by Darren Marsden

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Reader photo - Moon in Partington last night

Reader Gill Baker took this photo of a heron at Dunham Park

Reader Gill Baker took this photo of a heron at Dunham Park

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READER PIC: Grey Heron in Dunham

Dunahm deer on 'guard duty'

Dunahm deer on 'guard duty'

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Reader photo: Deer on 'sentry duty' at Dunham Park

Reader Gill Baker took this photo of 'a very welcome visitor to our garden each morning at breakfast time'.

Reader Gill Baker took this photo of 'a very welcome visitor to our garden each morning at breakfast time'.

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Sale reader welcomes a feathered friend to her garden

Steve Scrimgeour yook this photo of a kingfisher at the former William Wroe Folf Course

Steve Scrimgeour yook this photo of a kingfisher at the former William Wroe Folf Course

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Reader photo - a kingfisher at the former William Wroe Golf Course, Flixton

Reader Rob Todhunter, from sale, took thps photo

Reader Rob Todhunter, from sale, took thps photo

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Reader photo - "This handsome fox is a sure sign that autumn is here'

Reader Claire Evans took this photo of a ring necked parakeet at Sale Water Park

Reader Claire Evans took this photo of a ring necked parakeet at Sale Water Park

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'Stunning' parakeet captured on film by Messenger reader

Photo taken by reader Katrina Thorley

Photo taken by reader Katrina Thorley

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Picture of the week - a busy bee in a Hale park

Reader Rob Todhunter took this photo of a shrew at Tatton

Reader Rob Todhunter took this photo of a shrew at Tatton

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Shrew pic delights Messenger reader

Alexander Neal, aged 10, took this picture of a mouse approaching a bird feeder

Alexander Neal, aged 10, took this picture of a mouse approaching a bird feeder

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Young photographer captures this image of a mouse

A bee at Bramall Hall

A bee at Bramall Hall

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Reader photo - a bee at Bramall Hall

This photo of a Red Admiral was taken by reader Rob Todhunter

This photo of a Red Admiral was taken by reader Rob Todhunter

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Reader's photo - a gorgeous Red Admiral in Worthington Park, Sale

Water Rail at Jack's Lane Nature Reserve Flixton by Alan Walker

Water Rail at Jack's Lane Nature Reserve Flixton by Alan Walker

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Reader photo - Reader Alan snaps a secretive Water Rail

Reader Gillian Baker took this photo of a woodpecker in Dunham Park

Reader Gillian Baker took this photo of a woodpecker in Dunham Park

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Reader's photo - Spotting a green woodpecker is the perfect end to a walk

Reader John Hancock took this photo of a bullfinch at Rostherne

Reader John Hancock took this photo of a bullfinch at Rostherne

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Reader photo - a bullfinch at Rostherne

Reader June Carty took this photo of sparrows in Urmston

Reader June Carty took this photo of sparrows in Urmston

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Sparrows enjoying a meal

READER Jing Wu took this hoto of St Paul's Church, Sale in beautiful sunset

READER Jing Wu took this hoto of St Paul's Church, Sale in beautiful sunset

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A beautiful sunset