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It was a special weekend of Remembrance across Tameside with Armistice Day on Saturday and Re- membrance Day on Sun- day. Literally thousands attended services on both days as young and old paid their respects to those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice. Reports and pictures inside. Pictured - remembering at Hyde Town Hall.
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By Mike Wallbank Long lost medals on display this Remembrance COMING HOME: The war medals of Pte Frederick Wallwork on display at St James’ Church.
St James’ Church historian Walt Reid was searching for a missing Territorial Army medal belonging to his father who was a friend of Freddie. The star is still missing but Walt has managed to find a replica to complete the set. He knew that Freddie had a grand - son called Derek who was a pupil at Stamford Boys School in the 1950s or 1960s. Following a spot of detective
work and an appeal through local Facebook groups for any relatives to come forward, he managed to con- tact Freddie’s granddaughter Doreen Powers. With the family’s permission, the medals were displayed at St James’on Remembrance Sunday. During the morning service church- warden Tina Howarth officially re - turned the medals to Doreen, who is planning to send them on to Derek,
her brother who emigrated to Aus- tralia 40 years ago and settled just outside Brisbane. Derek will wear the medals with pride on Anzac Day, the Australian remembrance day in April. Doreen, 70, admitted the news from Walt was a bolt out of the blue. Like many men of his generation who fought in the war, her grandfa- ther who died in 1972 ‘never spoke’ of his experiences.
Long lost medals awarded to an Ashton soldier more than a century ago will soon be the treasured pos- sessions of his grandson and family in Australia. Pte Frederick Wallwork who served in the First World War with the Manchester Regiment received the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and the Mons Star. The first two came to light when
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Plans for the Godley Green Garden Village can go ahead after being giv- en the green light from the Secretary of State. It was confirmed this last week that Michael Gove would not be calling in the plans for further re- view. It means that outline planning per- mission will be granted in line with the planning committee decision and the development can move forward in line with the conditions laid out at the speakers panel meeting at the start of this month. In a letter received from the De- partment for Levelling Up, Hous- ing and Communities (DLUHC), it states that the Secretary of State has carefully considered the case against call-in policy and has decided not to call in the application being content that it should be determined by the local planning authority. This means that Tameside Council remains responsible for determining the application, including whether relevant policy and regulations are complied with. Tameside Council has proposed the new village development, locat- ed off the A560, is built in phases within the next 15 years. It would mean a total of 2,150 homes being built, with 143 being
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wide-ranging benefits for the whole borough. We are excited to be cre- ating a garden community and will continue to have people at the very heart of the development. The next stage in the development process is underway to find a master developer partner that can support us to deliver the vision for Godley Green.” However, Hyde Godley Conserv- ative Councillor Andrea Colbourne, who has campaigned against the plans, stated: I’m understandably disappointed to hear that the Depart- ment for Levelling Up has decided not to call in the application and has left the decision to build on the greenbelt up to the council. “The email from the department of levelling up states at the bottom “the decision (for not calling it in) has been made by officials on behalf
built each year and 15 per cent being ‘affordable’ housing. The plans include provision for shops, restaurants, indoor sport and recreation facilities, medical and health services, nurseries and offic - es which the council say will create 500 new jobs for residents. Councillor Gerald Cooney, Ex- ecutive Leader, Tameside Council said: “This is more welcome news that puts confidence by the Secre - tary of State in the sound decision making process at local authority level. The Local Planning Author- ity and Speaker’s Panel approval will now stand and plans for Godley Green will move ahead to provide much-needed homes for generations to come. “This is a pioneering develop- ment right here in Tameside that has
of the Secretary of State and signed on his behalf. Technically Michael Gove hasn’t seen it. I have written to Mr Gove asking his department to call it in. So the onus is on Tameside Council if it goes ahead.” The proposal has long been one of considerable controversy. After three rounds of consultation on the plan, it was revealed at the planning meeting earlier this month that the council had received 33 let- ters of support and 4,205 letters of objection. But at that speakers panel meet - ing following arguments for and against the proposal, the plans were passed on a vote of 9-1, the nine La- bour councillors voting for the plans while the one Conservative council- lor on the panel, Cllr Doreen Dickin - son, voted against the plans.
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November 16, 2023 29 arrested as police launch day of action
Two men have been arrested following a raid on a property in Dukinfield. GMP Tameside’s Challenger Team exe- cuted a warrant at an address in the town suspected to be linked to drugs supply. Inside, police discovered more than £100,000 worth of drugs, around £30,000 cash, and a Rolex watch. Two men, aged 26, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Detective Constable Jake Orr from GMP Tameside Challenger said: “We have intelligence which suggests these individuals are senior members of an or- ganised crime gang who are responsible for flooding the streets of Manchester with cocaine, heroin and cannabis. “The drugs trade relies on exploita- tion and violence to operate, and we will continue to relentlessly pursue anyone involved, whilst ensuring those who are most vulnerable or at risk of exploitation get the support they need. “Through proactive, community fo- cused policing, we’ve been able to iden- tify these individuals and execute these warrant. “Information from the public plays an incredibly important role in these war- rants time and time again - please let us know if you have any concerns about drug activity in your local area.” If a crime is in progress, always dial 999. Alternatively, you can report it on - line using the Live Chat button or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Drugs and cash seized in swoop
A day of action launched by police and their partners across Tameside resulted in almost 30 arrests and the discovery of a cannabis farm. Illicit cigarettes and vapes worth tens of thousands of pounds were also seized, with a crackdown on speeders and illegal motorists. It was all part of GMP’s high-visibility, pro- active policing day of action called Operation AVRO and held across Tameside last Thursday. Superintendent Mike Walsh, of GMP’s Tameside district, said: “This AVRO was a sig- nificant blow to criminals behind operations, and we will continue to pursue them and bring them to justice. I would like to thank the public for their support as we continue to take the fight to the criminals to fight, prevent and reduce crime.” Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Gerald Cooney joined Supt Walsh and said: “This high visibility crackdown supports our wider, ongoing joint work that takes place day in, day out to tackle issues of concern in our local community. “It is important to us that local people feel safe and protected and it’s good to see such pos- itive results and feedback. Thank you to all the officers involved.” Early morning warrants took place in Hyde, Audenshaw, Denton and Mossley. One warrant at a property in Audenshaw resulted in two people being arrested on suspi- cion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, failing to appear at court and possession of suspected counterfeit goods. Officers successfully dismantled a large can - nabis farm in Hyde during another warrant.
Specialist officers raided the premises and seized a large number of plants and equipment. A multi-agency public street briefing took place in Ashton town centre, with staff from Tameside Council’s licensing, trading stand- ards and community safety teams joining forces ahead of a day of proactive policing. A total of 29 arrests for a range of offences occurred during the day of action. Meanwhile the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency took action at the same time in Droyls- den and Haughton Green. A total of 101 traffic offences were detected, including 72 speeding offences with five vehi - cles seized on the day and two people arrested. Neighbourhood Teams visited nine premises with other agencies following complaints re- ceived, resulting in nine positive seizures. Tameside Trading Standards Officers, GMP and @Wagtails UK Limited seized 35,660 illic- it cigarettes with a street value £23,179, 8.95kg of illicit rolling tobacco, with a street value of £5,012 and 1398 illegal vapes, with a street val- ue of £15,378. Tameside Council’s licensing team also car- ried out taxi and private hire checks with all found to be compliant. As well as the raids, officers also held events within local communities, including a crime prevention stall in Hyde run by PCSOs. Tame- side Council’s community safety team ran in- formation stands in Ashton Market Hall and Clarendon Shopping Centre in Hyde. GMP runs Operation AVRO from a different district within Greater Manchester each month, in a bid to tackle the communities’ top concerns.
RAIDS: Early morning warrants were issued at addresses in Hyde, Audenshaw, Denton and Mossley.
Bar keeps licence despite violence
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A bar which has seen a string of violent incidents - including a man having part of his ear ‘bit- ten off’ on the dance floor - has kept its licence. Tameside council’s liquor li- censing panel carried out a re- view of the licence of the Back to the 80’s bar in Stalybridge af- ter a series of violent incidents at the venue. These included grievous bod- ily harm assaults involving both customers and staff employed at the premises, including one where a punter had his head stamped on by staff outside the venue. In November 2021 the li- censing department received information from GMP relating to an incident which resulted in a male customer having part of his ear bitten off while on the dance floor inside the venue, last week’s panel meeting heard. Documents stated police ar- rested the offender at the scene and the victim was taken to hos- pital for their injuries. In June 2022 a man was re- corded on CCTV within the bar – footage of which was shown at the hearing – to punch another customer leaving him collapsed on the floor, and sustaining in - juries including a fractured eye socket. The attacker remained in the bar and finished his drink. Licensing officers told the panel they had ‘lost faith’ in the ability of the premises to uphold the licensing objectives.
Tameside’s licensing manag- er Mike Robinson said that prior to the assault in July this sum- mer, video footage showed staff members ‘lying down, smoking and drinking’ in the ‘moments preceding the victim being ejected from the premises’. “Upon reviewing the CCTV footage from inside the prem- ises it was clear that door staff working at the premises on the 24th of July had not taken ap- propriate measures to prevent this incident from occurring,” he added. A statement read out on be- half of Police Inspector John Cesarz said he had ‘concerns’ about the management of the bar, while ward councillors Jan Jackson, Adrian Pearce and Christine Beardmore had also lodged representations to the hearing. In their joint statement they said that Stalybridge and Market Street was undergoing ‘substan- tial redevelopment’ and ‘late night drinking and thuggery does not fit in with this image’. Documents presented to the hearing stated there were 56 in- cidents that had occurred from last August to July of this year in connection with the bar. However the representative for the premises licence hold- er Whitaker said that many of these were ‘nonsensical’ as they bore no direct relation to the venue, such as people driving past and firing BB guns at prop -
erties on Market Street, and the number of incidents was closer to 30. Solicitor Andrea Forrest said: “It becomes a situation where you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. If you re- port an incident you’re doing the right thing but on the oth- er hand it’s notched up against your premises, so it’s a black mark.” Premises licence holder, Ian Whittaker said they had asked for a police van to park on Mar- ket Street to act as a deterrent, and he had put on more door staff than legally required in his venues to protect customers and ensure health and safety. The panel ruled against re- voking the licence, in favour of modifying its conditions in- cluding the opening times and sale of alcohol. It will close at 2.30am on Thursday to Satur- days, and 12.30am on Sunday, and stop serving alcohol half an hour before closing time. There must be three mem- bers of accredited door staff with high visibility armbands on from 11pm, and a metal de- tector wand must be in use for customers. The personal licence holder or the designated premises su- pervisor must be at the bar any time licensable activities are taking place. The decision can be appealed. by CHARLOTTE GREEN Local Democracy Reporter.
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4 ASHTON Mosque is highlighted as a beacon Ashton Central Mosque has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Run Mosque award in the British Beacon Mosque Awards. The Best Run Mosque Category looks to award British Mosque leaders who have shown outstand- ing qualities in leadership and management of their Mosque and/or Islamic centre. The Beacon Mosque Awards, created by Faith Associates in 2018, is held annually to improve the standards of Mosques nationally and recognise the positive roles mosques play throughout the UK. The judges of this cat- egory will be looking for commendations relating to management competence, in organising events, pro- grammes, services, handling complaints, working with different communities, sharing their expertise, ap- proachability and integrity. The awards ceremony will be held on November 25 in Greater Manchester where the winners of all categories will be revealed. This will happen after independent judges review the shortlisted finalists and public voting is completed on November 24. Ashton Central Mosque, situated off Hillgate Street, is the first and longest es - tablished mosque in Ashton, and has been shortlisted because of its outstanding work in the community. The Chief Executive of Faith Associates, and The Beacon Mosque Awards Shaukat Warraich said: “To be shortlisted for this pres- tigious award from amongst a very competitive category is a great honour and privi- lege. The nomination of this Mosque by the community highlights their integral part in contributing to a thriving and cohesive society. “Their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and can be a beacon for other aspiring Mosques in the UK.” Faith Associates was set up in 2004 as a non-theo- logical consultancy to meet the needs of ethnic minority faith-based communities. It works in a culturally sen- sitive, multidisciplinary way to provide research, train- ing, advice and guidance to influence the challenges faced by communities. A key area of focus is developing institutional gov- ernance, improving strate- gic choices and developing effective communication strategies.
November 16, 2023 Book launch Tameside Local Studies Library in Ashton will host the launch of a new book this month. Author Rob Wild recently provided a talk at the Local Studies & Archive Centre entitled ‘ReSisters in Peace’, in memory of his wife Janet Wild. Janet had been a mem- ber of ‘ReSisters in Peace’ in the 1980s and 1990s. Being a photographer, Rob attended the marches and would take lots of pictures of the campaigns across Tame- side and Greater Manchester and of participating speakers. Topics they campaigned about included greenhouse gases, fracking, and the dis- appearance of bees - issues that continue to dominate headlines to this day. Rob has now created a book called ‘The Price of Peace’ which includes many of the pictures he took, with profits being donated to The Christie. Copies cost £8. The book launch takes place at the Local Studies & Archive Centre, Cotton Street, Ashton, on Wednes- day, November 29, from 11am-1pm. Recruitment drive Qualified or experienced social workers are invited to a recruitment open evening as part of Tameside Council’s drive to find passionate and committed people to work for their Children’s Services team. The event is taking place at Ashton Library on Thursday, December 7, from 5pm to 7pm where managers will be on-hand to discuss roles. To book an interview or for more information, contact the team at virtualrecruit- ment@tameside.gov.uk
In Remembrance Lest we forget
Ashton
ATTENTION: Air Cadets prepare to take part in Sundays parade as young and old came together to pay their respects.
On parade for Remembrance
Ashton came together to pay tribute to those who had lost their lives in the two world wars and more recent conflicts on Remembrance Sunday. The main parade from Mar- ket Street made its way for the traditional service at Ashton Parish Church, followed by wreath laying at Ashton War Memorial. But there were smaller ser- vices to at St Gabriel’s and St John’s Churches, a service at the Park Bridge Institute war
memorial with the Waterloo parade in the afternoon. Showing their gratitude in a very different way were danc- ers and performers from across Tameside who came together at Ashton Sixth Form College to mark Remembrance Day, in a show titled ‘Lest We Forget’. Created by Teacher and Head of Performing Arts Tamzin Sinclair-Sivins, the show raised £760 and aware- ness for the Tameside Armed Services Community (TASC).
Autumn fete
West End Methodist Church, Ashton, is holding an autumn fete this Saturday from 11am- 2pm. There will be dance dis- plays, tombola, bacon butties, games, cakes, sweets and more to raise funds for the Trafalgar Square church and dancing group. To book a stall, at a cost of £10, contact Emma on 07762 991383 or email emaynas- tars@gmail.com Christmas call Get ready for Christmas at St Peter’s Church, Manchester Road, Ashton, where there will be a Christmas Market this Saturday between 11am- 2pm. There will be refreshments and free parking. To hire a table contact Moira Wilson on 07854 536949.
REMEMBERING: Ashton MP Angela Rayner, The Civic Mayor of Tameside, councillors, dignitaries and group representatives at the parade.
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Hospital order after man killed girlfriend
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A man has been sentenced to a hospital and restriction order following the death of a woman in Tameside in 2022. Yesterday, Daniel Mitchell (pictured) , 49, of Winchester Road, Dukinfield, was sen - tenced at Manchester Crown Court for the manslaughter of Alexis Karran. On Sunday, November 6, last year at around 9.15am, officers were called out and told by a man that he had killed his girlfriend at their home in Dukinfield. Emergency services attended the scene, and discovered a woman unconscious with se- vere head injuries. The woman was transported to Salford Royal hospital where she sadly died. She was later confirmed to be 49-year-old Alexis Kar- ran. Mitchell was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He underwent a mental health assessment and was detained under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983. In March, Mitchell was deemed fit to be interviewed. He was subsequently charged with Alexis’ Murder. Last month, Mitchell ap-
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Denton, Audenshaw ‘Three cheers for Josie’
A sea of umbrellas surrounded Den- ton’s war memorial in Victoria Park for the Remembrance service on Sunday morning. Hundreds of people, young and old stood in the rain to honour the memory of those who died in two world wars and more recent con- flicts. Many had followed the tradi - tional parade through the town led by the Royal British Legion. Poppy wreaths were placed on the memorial by Denton MP Andrew Gwynne, local councillors, organi- sations and others. At the end of the service Mr Gwynne paid tribute to Josie Neal, a ‘dearly loved’ lifelong Legion member who died aged 70 earlier
this year. Josie was the parade flag bearer on Remembrance Sunday for over 30 years and the long-time Pop- py Appeal organiser in Denton. At the ceremony two years ago, much to her surprise the MP present- ed her with his Citizen’s Award. On Sunday he asked the crowd to join him in giving “three cheers for Josie”. Thanking everyone who had braved the weather, he added that they had done Josie - and Denton - proud. Meanwhile, large numbers at- tended the Audenshaw service and wreath laying on Armistice Day (Saturday), where attendees were blessed by beautiful sunshine.
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Remembering those who gave their all
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On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the Armi- stice was signed, ending years of bloody fighting and bringing about the conclusion of the First World War. Since then, we have tak- en time each November to pause, remembering and reflecting the sacrifices made by those in all con- flicts since, giving their to - morrow for our today. Remembrance honours all those who have served in the armed forces, from here in the UK and across the Commonwealth, many who have been injured or given their lives to protect our country. This year’s Remem- brance commemorations were particularly pertinent as the 70th anniversary of the Armistice which brought an end to fighting in the Korean War, the 60th anniversary of the last Na- tional Servicemen being demobilised, and the 75th
anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, celebrating the generation who helped rebuild Britain. I was pleased that as always, Tameside played its part in remembering all those from our communi- ty who have served in our armed forces. In Westminster last week, I placed a poppy cross in Parliament’s Gar- den of Remembrance, paying tribute to the ser- vicemen and women from the Denton & Reddish constituency. I dedicated the cross to two Tameside veterans. Firstly, Albert Hill VC, a veteran of the First World War who received the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military honour for bravery, for his actions during the Battle of the Somme. Also, to Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze, who was tragically killed whilst on deployment with the British Army in Af- ghanistan in 2010.
Despite being separated by almost a century, both Albert and Andrew em- bodied the values of brav- ery and service and will always be remembered by us here in Tameside and beyond. On Remembrance Sun- day I joined the parade and service in Denton, which had a fantastic turnout de- spite the weather. At the event, it was my pleasure to give a short memorial to Josie Neil, who was a fixture and fitting of remembrance in Tameside for many years as the Roy- al British Legion standard bearer, and whom we all miss deeply. This weekend’s com- memorations reminded me of the power remem- brance has, to bring our communities together. At a time where so much of our politics is rife with tension and division, I saw a spirit of unity, as we remem- bered those who have giv- en so much for all of us.
Supporting plans to get children reading Andrew Gwynne, MP for Den- ton and Reddish, has backed calls to get more primary
school aged children reading, following an event in Parlia- ment hosted by the National Literacy Trust. A report launched at the event showed that one in seven primary schools does not have a library, with that rising to one in four for schools in the most deprived parts of the country. The event was supported by world famous children’s author Jacqueline Wilson, best known for the Tracy Beaker series, whose books have inspired millions of children to discover a love of reading. The MP said: “Given the impact, both from a develop- mental and social perspective, that reading has on children from a young age, it is frankly shameful that there are primary schools without libraries. “My daughter Maisie grew up reading Jacqueline Wilson
LIBRARY CAMPAIGN: MP Andrew Gwynne with author Jacqueline Wilson.
books, something that didn’t just equip her with vital literacy skills but gave her a lifelong love of reading. “I want to see as many chil-
dren as possible being provided with that same opportunity to discover a passion for books, ensuring that passion is passed down through the generations.”
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Award in loving memory of ‘star’ midwife Nicolette
A new era dawns A former cinema and club site in Stalybridge has been acquired by Monopoly Events. The building situated on Market Street, Stalybridge has been a landmark of the town for many years. Originally the Empire Picture Palace, it was opened on July 17, 1913 with seating for 750 people before being re-named Palace Cinema. Later it was taken over by an independent operator but closed its doors as a cinema on August 26, 2003. The final movie shown was ‘American Pie-The Wedding’. In December 2004 the building was transformed into a nightclub, something it has been ever since. The site is in need of a refresh, and that has fallen to Monopoly Events. Monopoly Events, the brainchild of CEO Andy Kleek, have already been gaining recognition across the bor- ough with plans to transform the former Metro cinema in Ashton. Now Andy and the team are set to redevelop the site, stating that they have excit- ing plans for the venue. There will be five closing down parties held before the year is out, to mark the start of a new era for the business.
A new award has been launched in mem- ory of a trailblazing midwife and mother dedicated to supporting other mums The new award has been launched in memory of midwife and mum-of-three Nicolette Peel MBE who helped set up a charity to support women diagnosed with cancer during and after pregnancy. The Nicolette Peel Award, to be launched by the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust next Wednesday, November 22, aims to recognise and give financial support to practising or student midwives who are working on projects or research aimed at helping vulnerable women and birthing people. This includes women and birthing peo- ple who may have cancer or other life threatening illnesses. Nicolette, who received an MBE in the 2020 New year Honours for her services to women with cancer in pregnancy, died in January this year at the age of 50 after first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Nicolette, who lived in Glossop, and worked as a midwife at Tameside Hos- pital in Greater Manchester, co-founded the charity Mummy’s Star after receiving a second cancer diagnosis when her third child, Frankie, was just a few months old. The charity aimed to address the then lack of support and information available to women who receive a cancer diagnosis in pregnancy or in the months just after.
Mummy’s Star will be jointly fund- ing the Nicolette Peel Award, alongside members of Nicolette’s family. Nicolette’s husband James, who helped to develop the award, said: “Nicolette was an ardent and dedicated advocate for supporting and empowering women in pregnancy and childbirth. “Her work, alongside her love for her family, kept her going through her months of illness and cancer treatment and one of her biggest regrets was that the cancer would eventually stand in her way of doing the work she loved and her ability to have an impact in supporting women. “I see this award as a way of ensuring the work she was so passionate about continues and that Nicolette’s legacy will go on making a difference to people’s lives for many years to come.” Whilst at Salford University, Nicolette won the Best Academic Achievement in Nursing & Midwifery for her cohort. She was also the chairwoman of the Midwife- ry Society at the university and part of a steering committee for pregnant asylum seekers. In June 2018, Nicolette became only the third person in the United Kingdom to receive a chief midwifery gold award, which is given to midwives who go above and beyond their job roles in the NHS. She also received the Kate Granger Award for compassionate care.
LEGACY LIVES ON: Nicolette with Frankie.
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In Remembrance Lest we forget
Festive switch on The final Stalybridge Street Fest of the year will be staged on Saturday, No- vember 25, to coincide with the town’s Christmas lights switch on. The Food Fest will run as usual offering an array of food and drink stalls accompanied by live music from 5pm to 9pm around Armentiers Square. Stalybridge Buffet Bar, one of the few remaining Victorian station buffet bars, is already making plans for Christmas. The ever popular bar has announced that it cele- brate Christmas Eve being a Sunday night this year by holding its usual quiz and play your cards right in festive style. Everyone is welcome to take part at 5pm. Raise a quiz glass Christmas double St George’s Church in Staly- bridge holds its Christmas Fair event on Saturday, November 25. There will be crafts, raffles, games, the cafe with refreshments and more at the Church Street Church, with the event running from 11am to 2pm on the day. Meanwhile the church is taking bookings for its ‘Brunch with Santa’ event on Saturday, December 2. There will be two sittings and a visit with Santa. Tick- ets will be £5 for children and £3 for adults. Book at brunchwithsanta@yahoo. com Stalybridge Fire station and St John Ambulance have launched a project to deliver essential defibrillator training across schools in Stalybridge. The launch took place at Buckton Vale Primary School to Year 6 children. Theinitiative is providing hands-on training to young people, equipping them with the skills to save lives. The Civic Mayor of Tame- side Cllr Tafheen Shariff was at the launch of the project to provide her support as part of a special partnership. Cllr Taf said: “To make change you have to start with the young. “If one person, be it young or old, is equipped with this life saving training it can go a long way.” The mayor added: “I am proud to have been able to launch this training with our partners.”
Stalybridge
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Out in force PAYING THEIR RESPECTS: The town of Stalybridge braved the rain and cold on Remembrance Sunday to come out to pay tribute to the fallen.
Young and old rubbed shoulders as thousands came together to mark Remem- brance Sunday in Stalybridge. A smaller service was conducted at the town’s war memorial on Armistice Day, with a two minutes’ silence and wreath laying on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. But it was on Remem- brance Sunday that the town once again came out in
strength for the traditional parade from Armentieres Square to the Trinity Street war memorial. Peter Edwards, Chairman of the RBL Stalybridge and Dukinfield Branch, led the services, with the town’s MP Jonathan Reynolds, town dignitaries and uniformed services’ representatives placing wreaths at the memorial.
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DUKINFIELD 9
November 16, 2023
A play with a difference comes to the stage this week at Dukinfield Method - ist Church by the local the- atre group ‘Have a Giraffe Theatre Company’. The company has not been running for many years but already has a reputation for putting on some brilliant- ly entertaining productions and this year’s offering is certainly no different. The production is a ‘play within a play’. Entitled ‘Murder In Play’ it follows the tale of Boris Smolensky’s budget reper- tory production of “Murder at Priorswell Manor” - which is looking decidedly shaky. The cast are more inter- ested in their own egos than the play and life imitates art when Boris’s wife, Renee, is murdered on stage. But whodunnit? Simon Brett’s hilarious text, a worthy companion to his Charles Paris theatrical thriller novels, ruthlessly satirizes the politics of the inept company and the numerous red herrings keep the audience guessing until the final moments of the play. Director John Dewsnap says the production is an ideal tonic for the long win- ter nights now with us, com- bining the fascination and intrigue of a murder mystery with farcical comedy. As a period piece the play is set between the two world wars and relies on actors getting things right - to get things wrong - an art form in itself. Rehearsals have gone well and the cast are look- ing forward to taking to the Dukinfield Methodist Church stage, on Welling- ton Parade, to provide a highly entertaining night for audiences. Opening night is tonight (Thursday) and the play runs until this Saturday. Performances start at 7.15pm with an interval and refreshments available. For tickets, you can order online at https://www.tick- etsource.co.uk/whats-on/ dukinfield/dukinfield-meth - odist-church-hall/murder-in- play/e-jgvvar Alternatively, you can tele- phone 0161 348 8288. We’ll have more from John about the production and the hilarious characters in- volved on tonight’s Reporter Show on Tameside Radio 103.6FM at 7pm - or listen again tomorrow at 8pm or listen again at https:// questmedianetwork.co.uk/ on-demand/ Comedy and mystery on the stage...
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Dukinfield
Hundreds braved the rain and cold on Remembrance Sunday afternoon as Dukinfield paid its respects to the fallen. Fortunately the very worst of the rain held off until after the service which includ- ed hymns, prayers and the National Anthem led by the Adamson’s Military Band. Ashton MP Angela Rayner joined local councillors and The weather was in sharp contrast to the service held on the steps of Dukinfield Town Hall on Armistice Day (Saturday), with the silence observed by local dignitaries at 11am taking place in bright sunshine. Braving the rain dignitaries and members of the uniformed services for the wreath laying element of the service.
10 DROYLSDEN
November 16, 2023
In Remembrance Lest we forget
Droylsden
Large numbers of residents turned out to pay their respects to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday in Droylsden.
The parade assembled on Church Street for the march to Droylsden War Memorial for the traditional service and
wreath-laying ceremony. As usual a more intimate ser- vice was held at the Littlemoss Memorial Garden on Saturday
afternoon (Armistice Day - pictured), the service attended by Droylsden MP and Deputy Labour Leader, Angela Rayner.
ANGELA RAYNER
MP for Ashton and Droylsden
Action needed to end this abuse
This week I want to discuss the abhorrent practice of so-called conversion therapy and my disappointment that a ban was not mentioned in the King’s Speech de- spite eight commitments from five Ministers and four Prime Ministers over the past five years. This is a betrayal of all LGBT+ people at risk of this abhorrent treatment. It’s clear as day that conversion practices are abuse and should be out- lawed, but the Conserva- tives have failed to do so for half a decade. Countless Conserva- tive MPs and Ministers have promised to bring in this ban and they should apologise for yet another dismal failure. LGBT+ people have been let down by a Con- servative Government that killed off its LGBT
Action Plan, disbanded its LGBT Advisory Panel and u-turned on prom- ises to ban conversion practices. Instead of standing up for LGBT+ rights and bringing people togeth- er, they have stoked a culture war and pitted different groups against each other. In July 2018, then Prime Minister Theresa May committed to erad - icating the “abhorrent” practice of conversion therapy, with the then Women and Equalities minister calling it “abuse of the worst kind that must be stamped out”. The commitment was one of 75 made as part of an LGBT Action Plan that the government promised to tackle issues raised by LGBT+ people. Since 2018, the gov- ernment has announced
it will ban conversion practices eight times, including in the last two Queen’s Speeches. More than five years since the promise was first made, there is no Bill to be seen in the King’s Speech 2023. Labour would ban all forms so-called conver- sion therapy outright. Conversion practices, including on trans people, are abhorrent and I support the view of the BMA and Mind that they constitute psychological- ly damaging abuse. I believe that any ban must not cover psy- chological support and treatment, non-directive counselling, or the pasto- ral relationship between teachers and pupils and religious leaders and their worshippers, nor should it cover discus- sions within families.
CALL OF DUTY: Dignitaries pay their respects on Armistice Day in Droylsden.
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NEWS 11
November 16, 2023
Service that’s leading the way in cancer care
A trailblazing cancer service de- vised by two nurses at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT is passing on its knowledge to other or- ganisations across the region. The Advanced Cancer Service was created in January 2022 to treat an increasing number of patients di- agnosed with cancer at an advanced stage. Led by Cancer Nurses Specialists Laura Hatton and Lisa Molden, the
service offers enhanced supportive care to patients at different stages of their treatment. This may include home visits if people are too unwell to attend the Tameside Macmillan Unit at Tameside Hospital for treat- ment. As a result, patient feedback has been exceptional and other Trusts are now showing a keen interest in how the service is delivered. Steph Gooder, Macmillan Lead
Cancer Nurse, said: “Currently, we are the only Trust in the Great- er Manchester area to offer this specialist type of support. It was implemented after we identified a gap in care for those who were di- agnosed with cancer at a more advanced stage, which has increased since the COVID pan- demic. “After a recent Greater Manchester Cancer Network meet- ing, we have had meet- ings with a number of Trusts who are looking to set up their own sim- ilar service. “It is great to see Laura and Lisa’s amaz- ing work being noticed by colleagues across the region.”
Top accolade for pioneering research AWARD: Prof Andy Ustianowski, CRN GM Co-Clinical Director, with the FIND-IT study team.
Pioneering research at Tameside Hospi- tal into investigating the way diabetes is diagnosed has been recognised at the re- cent Greater Manchester Health and Care Research Awards. The Research and Development team’s FIND-IT study received the Spe- cial Award for Relevant Research, after 1,388 patients were screened for type 2 diabetes while attending the A&E depart- ment at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. A total of 420 (30 per cent) were found to have pre-diabetes and 120 (nine per cent) were diagnosed with type 2 diabe-
tes, the remainder found to have normal blood glucose levels. They were screened using a test which gives an indication of average blood sugar levels over the previous two to three months, and they were also asked to complete a questionnaire about their background, ethnicity and risk factors for diabetes such as being overweight or obese. Based on the findings, experts believe that tens of thousands of new cases of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes - a se- rious condition where blood sugar lev- els are higher than normal but not high
enough to be diagnosed as type 2 - could be diagnosed in A&E departments across the country every year. Trust Chief Executive Karen James OBE warns that type 2 diabetes is a con- dition that can cause serious health prob- lems if not treated: “Data from the char- ity Diabetes UK predicts more than 4.3 million people in the UK have diabetes, with 850,000 yet to be diagnosed. “This important study will make a huge impact in the way hospitals recog- nise the signs and symptoms of diabetes in the future. We are so proud of the team for this pioneering work.”
PRAISE: Cancer nurse specialists Laura Hatton and Lisa Molden.
Be Well team raise cancer awareness
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Be Well Tameside is awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with mouth cancer this November - Mouth Cancer action month. Almost nine-in-ten (88 per cent) UK adults have now heard of mouth cancer. How- ever, awareness on the signs, symptoms and risk factors is poor. To help raise awareness, Be Well Tameside’s team hosted a stall last week and will be hosting another at Tameside Hospital, Hartshead Building North Reception next Wednes - day, November 22, from 10am to 2pm. Be Well Tameside will also provide information on how to access NHS dental care. The signs and symptoms of mouth cancer include: a mouth ulcer that does not heal within three weeks; white or red patches in the mouth; unusu- al lumps or swellings in the mouth, head or neck and; any persistent ‘hoarseness’. With early diagnosis, the chances of surviving mouth cancer are nine out of ten and that’s why knowing what to look out for is so important. More than three-in-four (80 per cent) of new cases are in those over the age of 55. During Mouth Cancer Action Month, Be Well Tameside are promoting the message ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. Be Well Tameside are encouraging
everybody to be mouth aware and pay close attention to what is going on inside the mouth. Most importantly, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, it is essential that you tell your dentist or doctor immediately. A mouth cancer check can be done at home and it takes less than one minute, it is recom- mended to perform a self-check every month. It is unknown what causes most mouth cancers. However, several factors are likely to increase your risk. Up to 90 per cent of all mouth cancers are linked to certain risk factors. For instance, around two in three mouth cancers are linked to smoking, whereas alcohol is linked to just under a third of mouth cancers. Many recent reports have also linked mouth cancer to the human papillomavirus
(HPV), chewing and smokeless tobacco, an unhealthy diet, and sunlight and sunbeds. Tameside Council Executive Member for Population Health and Wellbeing Councillor Eleanor Wills said: “We are encouraging all residents to check their mouths regularly, as by spotting mouth cancer early, we have a much better chance of beating it. “We can also make a few small changes to our lives, which will help cut our chances of developing mouth cancer. If you would like support, our Be Well Tameside service can assist you in making positive changes, so get in touch today!” If you would like to contact Be Well Tameside you can email them at bewelltameside@ tameside.gov.uk or you can call them on 0161 342 5050, or visit https://www.tameside.gov.uk/ bewelltameside
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