THE CLOSURE of the café at a Shaw park has been greeted with dismay. GPCare, which operated The Woodlands at Dunwood, announced that because of staffing…
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Friends group does its bit and moor to reduce flooding risk
Volunteer-led group Friends of Crompton Moor has been key to a pioneering initiative to help protect Manchester from flooding. Working alongside Moors for the Future;…
View More Friends group does its bit and moor to reduce flooding riskInspirational story of choir hitting all the right notes
IT has taken time to find its voice but a former Shaw-based choir is going from strength to strength. Formed 10 years ago with just…
View More Inspirational story of choir hitting all the right notesPark life: businessmen waiting for Green light for new development
TWO businessmen are poised to transform the former municipal gardening shed in High Crompton Park into ‘The Green’ – an eaterie and community hub. Michael…
View More Park life: businessmen waiting for Green light for new developmentDog owners urged to scoop the poop in ‘Tail of True Love’
CLEANING up dog poo was not just for Valentine’s Day, it’s for life – and animal lovers are asked to play their part. The Dog’s…
View More Dog owners urged to scoop the poop in ‘Tail of True Love’Half-term fun at Dunwood Park
ENJOY some half-term fun in October with free activities for all the family at Dunwood Park in Shaw on Tuesday, October 30 from 11am-1pm. There…
View More Half-term fun at Dunwood ParkYoung people take to the green at Rotary summer camp
THIS year the district hosted young people from Portugal, Romania, Poland, Macau, Germany, Italy, India and Mexico at the Rotary International District Summer Camp. Crompton…
View More Young people take to the green at Rotary summer campFrom Dunwood to Diggle Nordic Walkers put best foot forward
Fourteen Dunwood Park Nordic Walkers enjoyed Spring weather on a delightful walk led by loyal walker, Jane McCann, across Harrop Edge, Diggle. Historical items…
View More From Dunwood to Diggle Nordic Walkers put best foot forwardShattered peace
HEARTLESS vandals have forced the removal of Peace Poles erected in Dunwood and High Crompton Parks. The Correspondent understands the distinctive poles, decorated with…
View More Shattered peaceGoing pole to pole with Nordic Walkers
MORE than five years after volunteering at the London 2012 Olympics, Jean and John Norman are still doing their bit for the community. Inspired by…
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