KATE Green, MP for Stretford & Urmston, officially opened the new activity hall at Cornerstone Methodist Church. At the opening attendees enjoyed games, refreshments and excellent music from a Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade band. Sincere thanks
THEY were rocking in the aisles at Altrincham Garrick on Sunday when Showaddywaddy came to town.Formed in 1973, the band enjoyed huge chart success with singles like Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven and You Got What It Takes.
SPINNINGFIELDS in Manchester will once again play host to the city centre’s only outdoor ice rink, with The Lawns and Hardman Square transformed into a festive hub of activity this winter.Back for its seventh successive year, the ice rink will set
TRAFFORD MPs have welcomed the announcement that Manchester will be connected to other northern cities under plans for an east-west high speed rail ‘HS3’ line. Prime Minister David Cameron this week backed proposals by HS2 boss Sir David Higgins
ROGER SHELMERDINE from Crossfield Road, Hale, enjoys working with young people as much as he enjoys music. He organised the Young Composer and Poet of the Year competition for 18 years and has conducted children’s choirs at Altrincham C. of E.
A FOOTBRIDGE which has carried travellers from what is now the Altrincham Interchange since 1880 has been removed. A major logistical operation happened at the weekend involving a 750 tonne crane, which lifted the 45 tonne bridge in two sections
Clermont Auvergne 35 Sale Sharks 3SALE Sharks made a mistake in the opening seconds but recovered well stealing the lineout and Tom Brady put in a huge kick downfield to clear the danger. Sharks had a good period in Clermont territory but the home side
by John Edwards LEE Sinnott saw his Altrincham players guard against an FA Cup upset at Barwell and urged them to produce the same again when they travel to renowned giantkillers Blyth Spartan in the first round proper. Alty, who entertain
URMSTON Musical Theatre bring the shimmering sands and sparkling waters of the southern ocean to Urmston Sports Centre with South Pacific, directed by Sally Beaman. I spent an enchanted evening watching the love develop between US Ensign Nellie
Manchester Phoenix 2-3 Telford Tigers (After Overtime) TONYHand’s battling Manchester Phoenix went down in overtime to current English Premier League leaders Telford Tigers in a pulsating encounter on Sunday. Phoenix, who demolished Solway
THE Children’s Adventure Farm Trust near Bowdon will receive some extra festive sparkle this Christmas as part of a decoration donation appeal. Access Self Storage want people to hand in new or nearly new Christmas decorations such as trees, lights
ALTRINCHAM Synchronised Skating teams got off to a winning start when they competed in their first competition of the season in Lee Valley in London. The three teams all executed new programmes, choreography and costumes. The adult team Bladerunners
ALTRINCHAM'S Loose Change Buskers raised £349 for Cancer Research UK when they played at the Barbikan in Chorlton on Saturday and £425 when they played at Withington Makers Market on Sunday, followed by a further £200 from Soptometrists. This Sunday
THE Best Western Cresta Court Hotel in Altrincham scooped The Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce business award for Leisure and Tourism 2014. The awards, hosted annually by the chamber, recognise the contribution local businesses have made
