denton south community news - issue 32 july 2012

IIssssuuee 3322 -- JJuullyy 22001122

What’s inside thisissue of the

Community News

AAppppooiinnttmmeennttSSyysstteemm CChhaannggeeddPPaaggee 33

AApppprreennttiicceesshhiipp FFaaiirraanndd HHeellpp LLooookkiinnggffoorr aa JJoobbPPaaggee 44

HHoolliiddaayy SSoocccceerrCCaammpp && DDeennttoonnYYoouutthh RReeccrruuiittiinnggPPaaggee 55

GGaarrddeenn OOppeenn DDaayyss&& HHoolliiddaayy AAccttiivviittiieessPPaaggee 66

AAggee AAccttiivveellyy aannddHHaarrvveesstt FFeessttiivvaallPPaaggee 77

PPhhoottooggrraapphhyyCCoommppeettiittiioonn &&SSttoorryy LLaabbPPaaggee 88

SSeeee yyoouurr hheeaalltthhrreeccoorrddss oonnlliinneePPaaggee 22

The Community NewsThe Community Newsis supported withis supported withfunding from:funding from:

ON the 16 June groupsfrom all over Dentonand Audenshaw took

part in the District Assembly‘You Choose’ event tocompete for a share of themoney raised by localpeople’s recycling efforts.The event took place at the

Green Park Centre inHaughton Green, where therewas intense but friendlycompetition for the share ofthe funding pot.

Groups gave threeminute presentationFollowing an introduction

from Councillor BrendaWarrington, who explained theprocess, the event began.Each group had thee minutesto give a presentation of howthey would use their grant ifsuccessful. Presentations ranged fromthe fun and entertaining to the seriousand thoughtful.Throughout the event the audience

were asked to give points to thosegroups they wanted to see funded. Atthe end of the event the funding wasallocated to the groups with the mostpoints in descending order until all thefunding was allocated. The Denton South Community News

presentation was made by EleanorDouglas, the group’s secretary.Eleanor’s presentation emphasisedthe importance of the ability to spreadinformation about what was going onand what help was available locally in

these difficult, uncertain times. Local groups bid for

fundingOther presentations came from the

Green Park Centre, the Scouts, StMary’s Church ‘Food Bank’ project,The Little Lambs, Ichthus Youth Club,Haughton Green Young PeoplesCentre, Christians Against Poverty,Haughton Green Community Forum,Haughton Green Tenants andResidents Association and theHaughton Green Health Walkers.Event showcased work of

local groupsAs well as providing an opportunity

to raise money, the event was a

fantastic showcase of the importantwork being done by voluntary andcommunity groups in the area. Withthe difficult times we are in and thecontinuing cuts in public spending, thework of these groups andorganisations will become even moreimportant to local people.Personally I want to thank everyone

involved in these groups, for puttingtheir time and resources in to makingthis area a good place for people tolive. If you would like to see whichgroups were successful visit our websiteat www.dentonsouthonline.org.uk.

Centre packed outfor You Choose

By Phillip ProctorCommunity Reporter

Above: Local people packed out the Green Park Centre for YouChoose presentations

RESIDENTS from the Yew Tree Road and Pendle Roadresidents group raised their glasses to the Queen attheir garden party to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in

June.It was a wonderful day and everyone had a good time. MP

Andrew Gwynne and Councillor Claire Francis turned up to toastthe Queen and join in the celebrations. There was plenty to eatand drink and fantastic prizes to be won at the party, which waspaid for from the groups own funds and a small grant from NewCharter Housing Trust.If you live in the area and would like to know more about the

group, give your New Charter Housing Officer a call and find outhow being involved can benefit your community.

Street party to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee

By Karen FaganCommunity Reporter

- Community News, July 2012

HAVE you registered for the ‘Access yourHealth Records’ online service available atboth Haughton Vale and Thornley House

Surgeries? For those of you that haven’t I want toshare my experience of how excellent this servicecan be!Firstly, it’s so simple to register, you can find the

information you need to help you complete theregistration process on their website atwww.htmc.co.uk Or if you need help you can getinformation and guidance from reception at thesurgeries.I registered for the service at the Haughton Vale

surgery about five years ago, I use it regularly and Ihave found it to be invaluable. The time and energysaved in booking an appointment is remarkable, andit’s the same ordering repeat prescriptions.

Accessing these day-to-day services online makeslife much simpler. But there is so much more to theservice that it’s worth registering so you can access itusing the internet connection available now at mostlocal libraries.If, like me, you have several long-term medical

issues, access to your medical records can help youto understand your illness and the treatment you arereceiving. The service allows me to monitor any testsI’ve had and their results without having to wait to seea doctor.Both Haughton Vale and Thornley House Surgeries

are making the most of the internet to provide aneven better service to us, the patients. As well asproviding access to health care records, bothsurgeries provide a wealth of other information ontheir website at www.htmc.co.uk For exampleinformation on:

Register foronline accessto your healthrecords

� Hospitals� Citizen Advice Services� Dentists� Diabetic Care� Depression Services� Pregnancy Care� Heart Disease Care� Asthma CareIt also contains the latest on health mattersfrom the BBC News Team.

The ‘Book GP Appointments’ sectiongives you choices of:

� Surgery

� Doctor

� Times of appointments available

The ‘Order repeat prescriptions’ section:

� Lists all your medications

� You click the box of each prescription youneed

� There is also a ‘message box’ if you wantto add anything about your request and/or toindicate which surgery you want to collect yourprescription from

By Annie MouseCommunity Reporter

RESIDENTS at GreatwoodHouse invited family andfriends to join their

celebrations for the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee.It was back in time for party

goers, with 40’s and 50’s musicand a street party. However, dueto inclement weather the outdoorparty had to go indoors but thatdidn’t dampen spirits andeveryone had a wonderful time.

Right: Residents ofGreatwood House

reminisce about the past

Residents reminisce at theQueen’s Jubilee celebration

MORE than800,000people are

living withdementia in the UKright now andevery five years the number doubles! InSeptember, people all over the country willwalk one mile to raise money to fightdementia, so why not join them at HeatonPark in Manchester?The Memory Walk, organised by the

Alzheimer’s Society, is on Sunday 9 Septemberin Heaton Park. Walkers will meet at theSheepfoot Lane entrance of the park for

registration at 10am ready for the one mile walkthat will begin at 11am.There will be an accessible route for

wheelchair users and a longer route for peoplelooking for a challenge. It promises to be a funfilled day with attractions to keep you and yoursupporters entertained.If you would like to find our more about the

Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk give KateThorpe a call on 01925 572250 or you can emailher at [email protected]

Help fight dementia

HAUGHTON Vale and Thornley Housemedical centres offer a wide range ofcare services that include: minor

surgery, contraception includingcontraceptive implants and coils,acupuncture, INR clinics, well woman andwell man clinics, free NHS health checks,dedicated chronic disease care and muchmore.Both centres are training practices, where

they provide good quality medical training,which requires the surgery to maintain its veryhigh standards. If you are currently a patient,it’s hoped you will continue to support them todo this. If you are looking for a new GP theyhope you will join us them as they continuetheir new exciting journey in General Practice.To find out more about the services on offer

or to join a practice call Haughton Vale centreon 0161 336 3005 or Thornley House centre on0161 367 7910.

Surgery provides muchmore than the GP service

Community News, July 2012 -

STJohn Fisher PrimarySchool joined in wholeheartedly with Queen

Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubileewith a week of activities linkedto this very special occasion.Throughout the week the

children learnt about the Royalfamily and the Queen’sCoronation. They held a ‘Designa Crown’ competition andenjoyed a lovely royal lunch!On the Friday, all the children

came to school dressed in red,white and blue, which matchedthe school entrance which hadbeen decked with red, white and

blue bunting since the start ofthe week.To conclude the celebrations,

Councillor Margaret Downscame in to plant the DiamondJubilee Royal Oak tree. Everyschool was given an Oak tree toplace, which had originally beengrown on the Queen’sSandringham Estate in Norfolk.Headteacher, Helen Hayes,

said, “This week has finished offa marvellous term for theparents, staff and pupils. Beinginvolved in living history with thechildren has made it a day thatwe will not forget.”

Partying and plantingfor Queen’s Jubilee

IN June, Haughton Valeand ThornleyHouse medical

centres adopted aninnovative newappointment system inresponse to feedbackfrom patients and theHaughton Vale PatientParticipation group.Thanks to the newsystem patients can nowring the surgery anytimebetween 8.30am - 5pm foran appointment and beguaranteed they will be contacted bytheir GP the same day.

No more delays in gettingan appointment

When patients telephone the surgeryreception staff will ask for a few details,which will help doctors prioritise theirreturn calls, to make sure patients in themost need are contacted first.A GP will then contact the patient on

the same day and deal with theirconcerns over the phone, if that’sappropriate, or arrange for them tocome in for an appointment. If patientsprefer to call in for an appointment,because they have hearing difficulties orwant to discuss a sensitive issue face toface, then that’s completely acceptable.

Positive feedbackabout new systemAfter the first month ofusing the new system, ithas had positive feedbackfrom the majority ofpatients. Where thefeedback isn’t positive theteam at the centres arelistening to find out howthey can makeimprovements.As telephone lines areopen throughout the daypatients no longer have

to ring at 8.30am and get caught upin the congestion of people ringing foran appointment, only to disappointedthat they have all gone when theyeventually get through.Naturally there have been a few

teething problems, but these are beingresolved as they come to light, thanks tofeedback from the Haughton ValePatient Participation group and thesurgery teams being open to listening topatients feedback.Join the Patient Participation

groupIf you would like to join the Patient

Participation group and help ensureservices provided by the GPs continueto be responsive to the need of thepatients, then give John Smith a call on07974 768 860.

Surgery appointments system changedin response to patients feedback

SUMMER has been awashout so far, but onSunday 17 June, the

weather behaved itself so thatfamilies in Denton South andbeyond could enjoy theJubilee Family Fun day at theHaughton Green YoungPeoples Centre.Parts of the field were a bit

soggy and wellies were neededon the day, but still more than940 people turned up. Therewere rides and roundabouts,face painting, laser quest, nailart, drumming workshops, Jo’sZumba, and much morebesides! Particular highlights on the day were thefamous Buxton Billarettes and the young people

from the Duke Street Music &Media project.Wayne Kay from Tameside

Radio entertained the crowdsand announced the winnersof the raffle and the Help forHeroes Teddy Bears. All themoney raised from the bearswill go to the ‘Help forHeroes’ fund and the eventorganisers would like to saya big ‘Thank You’ toeveryone who bought tickets.Fantastic feedbackThe feedback forms people

were asked to complete wereextremely complimentary; and it wasgood for the Centre’s Management Committee toknow that the community support and appreciate

all the hard work involved inrunning the centre. The Britishweather, as usual, was cause forcomplaint, but apart from themud a great day was had by all.

Thanks to hardworking volunteers

The Centre’s Committee wouldlike to thank all the volunteerswho helped set up gazebos andevent tents, managed the stalls,worked hard in the kitchen andgenerally ran around makingsure everything ran smoothly.Planning for the fun day takesmonths and it’s already startedfor next year, when we hope to

see everyone again and also some sunshine, butjust in case, don’t forget to bring your wellies.

Fabulous family fun day By Debbie BoultonCommunity Reporter

Wanted Volunteer Treasurerfor Denton South Community NewsAs the Community News movesforward in an attempt to attractfunding to continue the paper, weurgently need a Treasurer.The post would suit someone whohas some kind of financialbackground and is prepared togive several hours a month tosupport the work of theCommunity News.

Maybe you’re a book keeper orwork in accounts and you’ve gotsome time to spare? You could bea retired accountant who wants tosupport a local community group?If you have the relevantknowledge or experience, theCommunity News team wouldlove to hear from you. Please giveCommunity News Chair MartynBerry a call on 07545 462690.


Loooking for work?Make sure you take advantage of the help that’s available

IT was a busy Wednesday morning atLCA’s employment support sessions atHaughton Green Young People’s Centre

on Lancaster Road as a steady stream ofresidents passed through getting helpwith their CV and support to use thecentre’s computer suite to search andapply online for jobs.LCA is a none profit making company setup by Haughton Green resident Lynda Guy.Through LCA Lynda provides employmentsupport services to local people that includesthe drop in sessions and interview techniqueworkshops at the Young People’s Centre

Residents get one to onesupport

Two local young women were theresearching online vacancies and there was afather and daughter who called in to reviewand collect their newly formatted CVs. Thecontinuing increase in the number of peoplecalling into the drop in at the Centre hasmeant that Lynda had to find some additionalhelp, which she gets from another localresident Karen Daniels.While Lynda was helping out otherresidents, Karen was busy working with alocal woman who wanted help to produce aCV. Working with Karen the woman was ableto identify the skills she had gained from herprevious jobs, her personal life and hervolunteering work, which would all help makeher CV stand out and show she was the rightwoman for whatever jobs she applied for.

Contact Lynda by phoneor email

If you need employment support LCA’ssessions are a fantastic resource to help youfocus and get the job you want. You can findout more about them or start getting help withlooking for work straight away by calling in toan LCA’s drop in any Monday, Wednesday orFriday from 10am till 12 noon at the YoungPeople’s Centre. Alternatively speak to Lyndadirectly on 07879 677 639 or contact her bysending an email to [email protected]

EmploymentSupport forpeople of allages at theYoung People’sCentreGet Employment SupportMonday, Wednesday andFriday from 10am till 12 noon

Denton SouthApprenticeship & Training FairMonday 3 September3pm - 7pmat the Haughton Green Centreon Tatton RoadIf you’re 16 -24 yrs old and you needhelp with or want to sign up for:-� Live apprenticeship opportunities� Building trade taster sessions� Career advice� College courses� Basic skills

Don’t miss this event!

Need help and support with getting a job?

Get that help at:

Denton South

Work Club

Every Thursday

From 1 - 3pm

Drop in for a tea or coffee with us and seehow we can help with:

at the Haughton GreenCentre on Tatton Road

� Writing a CV

� Knowing where to look for jobs

� Using computers

� Putting together a good application

� Interview skills

� Understanding benefits changes

The work club is supported by Regenda, IrwellValley, New Charter, TMBC, Pennine Care andT3SC and will be run by staff and volunteers

MORE than 700 youngpeople turned up tothe last Tameside

Apprenticeship Fair inDukinfield Town Hall.Employers were equallyenthusiastic, Bill Jennings, ofJDA Architects, Denton, whohad a stall, commented: “What a

bright group of students. I havenever met so many eager youngpeople in one place all keen toget a job and a qualification.If you are an employerinterested in taking on anapprentice then you can find outmore by going towww.apprenticeships.org.uk

There’s lots of information onthe website for employers and tohelp you decide if it’s the rightoption for your business.If you would like to find outmore about the Denton Southapprenticeship event give SarahKew a call on 0161 337 8681.

Employers - are you thinking about apprenticeships?


YOUNGSTERS whoattend FootyTotzSaturday Soccer

School, played some fantasticfootball to celebrate their100th session in June. EverySaturday these excitedyoungsters attend the SoccerSchool sessions at DentonCommunity College. The hourlong sessions, which cost just£5, start at 9.30am, 10.30amand 11.30am and you can tellby the children’s faces thatthis school is no chore!

Children as young as three areenjoying the sessions, where aswell as learning soccer skills andenjoying a short game offootball, they learn how to listenand follow instructions. Sessions

are open to girls and boys andthere is some great futurefootball talent ready to emerge.

Great value SummerCamp

During the summer SoccerSchool are holding a SummerFootball Camp every Tuesdayfrom 9.30am – 3.30pm and eachsession costs £15. You can pickwhich session you want but youwill need to book in advance.

To find out more aboutFootyTotz in Tameside, SaturdaySoccer School or the SummerFootball Camp give Rick Cartnera call on 07737 650 391 or youcan email him [email protected] or checkthem out on Facebook by putting‘footytotz tameside’ in the searchbar.

FootyTotz, Soccer School will be holdingSoccer Camp during the school holidays

Above: Children enjoy Soccer School at Denton CommunityCollege

EVERYONE at Denton Town FC would like tothank the people who voted for the club toreceive a grant at the ‘You Choose’ event in

June. It was good to see it was so well attendedand that most applicants got a share of thefunding pot. It was particularly good to see thatthe Denton South Community News groupapplication was successful and they received ashare of the money to keep this excellentinformative paper coming to our homes!

New SeasonDenton Town FC starts the new league campaign

on the 11th August in the premier division of theCheshire League. It would be good to get yoursupport and encouragement at our ground onWhittles Playing Fields, on a Saturday for our 3pmkick offs.

Future of Two Trees School siteIn light of recent comments in the local press,

Denton Town FC would like to state our positionregarding Two Trees School and the surroundingplaying fields. The club have had several meetingswith the council and have expressed an interest inkeeping as much of the recreational area as just that.The club are looking at developing a multi-sportsfacility with social amenities attached. However, webelieve the council are looking to put social housingon the site.

While we understand they want to raise money tohelp pay for the fantastic new academy in Denton,the Haughton green and Denton community will needsome balance between the possible new communityon the site and the existing need for socialinteraction. Sport has always brought peopletogether, and for the youngsters involved givenpleasure and an understanding of the need fordiscipline in their lives. We as a community basedclub will always strive to achieve this in everything wedo.

By Philip BentleyCommunity Reporter

Denton Town FCready for newseason

UUnnddeerr 1100''ss - Recruiting now - TrainingThursday nights - contact Nigel07790807632 or [email protected](new school years 4 & 5)

UUnnddeerr 1111''ss - Team full but we may start a2nd team - Training Tuesday nights -contact Allen 07882961286 (new schoolyear 6)

UUnnddeerr 1122''ss - Recruiting now - TrainingThursday nights - contact Lee07731825895 [email protected] (new schoolyear 7)

UUnnddeerr 1133''ss LIONS - Recruiting now -Training Thursday nights - contact Lee07984197339 (new school year 8)

UUnnddeerr 1155''ss - Recruiting now - TrainingThursday nights - contact Allen07882961286 (new school years 9 & 10)

UUnnddeerr 1188''ss - Recruiting now - TrainingThursday nights - contact Billy07981026655 (new school year 11 andanyone still under 18 on 1st September2012)

Denton Girls FC

recruiting for

the coming

season

To find out more about Denton Girls FC visittheir website at www.dentongirls.co.uk

Denton Youth FCMartin FieldsDenton

SSoocccceerr SScchhoooollffoorr 33 -- 77 yyeeaarrss oollddss

Sunday meet at 10.15am

for start at 10.30am

till 11.30am

£3 per session

Soccer School is a feedersession for the football team.

Session is run by qualifiedcoaches, who are first aidtrained and CRB checked

WantedFootballCommunity Reporter

We are looking for avolunteer who will reporton local teams for theCommunity News andDenton South Online.

You don’t need anyexperience just an interest in football.

Email us at:[email protected]

Are you interested infootball?


HAUGHTON Greens, Dixon/Forrest RoadCommunal Garden group have beenopening the garden to the public this

year to give local people an opportunity toappreciate the garden and all the hard workthat has gone into creating a wonderful greenoasis. Entrance to the garden is free andrefreshments are available to visitors.New to the garden this year, thanks to £638from Tameside MBC’s You Choose grant funding last year,is a Japanese garden area complete with Buddha toprovide a tranquil area to relax. Other areas of the gardenfor visitors to enjoy are the rose garden with its beautifularoma and the hanging baskets.The fabulous wildlife area, which was started two yearsago, is developing nicely with frogs (which have spawned),butterflies, bees and a variety of birds frequenting the area.And everyone involved in the garden is really hoping thatthe garden orchard will produce fruit this year!

Garden continues to growDevelopment work on the garden will continue in thecoming months with the replacement of the fence by theplanting of Blackberry and Teasel trees (for HummingBirds). Over the last year pupils from St John FisherPrimary School have been helping out at the garden, bydigging and planting some of the beds.Derek Smith, Chairman of the Gardening group, wants topass on his thanks to Terri, Marcia, Val, Roman and family,who helped with the greenhouse. And I’m sure everyone

who will benefit from the garden and the community workthe group does, would like to add their thanks to all thoseinvolved in creating this amazing community green space.The garden, situated behind the bungalows on ForrestRd, Haughton Green, Denton, can be accessed via apassage between No 7 and No 8 bungalows and will beopen to the public for FREE between 10am-4pm on:

OVER recent years thenumber of people wholack basic skills is

steadily dropping but there arestill many people who strugglewith reading, writing andmaths. This can have anegative effect on people’s selfesteem and put them at adisadvantage when looking forwork. But help is at hand fromTameside Council AdultLearning.Adult Learning offers coursesin computer literacy and basicliteracy and numeracy (skills forlife). A couple of years ago Icontacted them about learning touse computers and signed up fora course in Ashton but now theyrun them all over Tameside,including Denton library.When you sign up for a course,your tutor assesses you to findout where you are up to and thenworks with you to develop anindividual learning plan. I’vefound the courses very useful asthey build on from one toanother.Who trains with Adult

Learning?People of all ages and abilitiessign up for the skills for lifecourses and learners will oftensay they feel embarrassed thatthey didn’t do well in school. Butthey soon see that everyone elseon the course is in exactly thesame position.People pick up learning againfor all kinds of reasons, parentswanting to help their children withhomework, people who strugglefilling in forms or reading letters.It can also prove useful whenlooking for a job as manyemployers set literacy andnumeracy tests as part of theirrecruitment process.Whatever your reason AdultLearning will give you thesupport you need to achieveyour goals. You can start with abasic course through OCR tolevel 2, which is an equivalentlevel to a GCSE.Courses are held acrossTameside including venues inDenton, although some coursesare only available at the St Ann’sCentre in Ashton. Skills for lifecourses are free but there maybe a charge for some of thecomputer courses, but if you areon benefits they might be freetoo!For more about courses, timesand locations and fees givestudent services a call on 0161343 8899 or visit the website onwww.tameside.gov.uk/adultlearning.

Join a courseand gainimportantlife skills


Above:The Community Garden, a relaxing place toenjoy some peace

GardenOpen DaysFind out how this community grouphave improved their neighbourhood

JULY Thursday 26AUGUST Saturday 4 - Thursday 16 -Saturday 25 - Thursday 30SEPTEMBER Saturday 8 - Thursday13 - Saturday 22 - Thursday 27

Communal Garden Open DaysDates for you Diary


YOUNGSTERS livingin the area who areinterested in music

and media have been luckyenough to have Duke StYoung People’s Centre inDenton on their doorstep.But recently like manyother groups theirinnovative music andmedia project wasthreatened by cuts.Thankfully, last year agroup of parents who valuethe work being done withtheir young people gottogether to support the workdone by the project.Three specialist workersand Tameside Youth Servicerun the project, whichamongst other thingssupports the youngmusicians. The young peopleare given space to practicetheir music and theopportunity to meet andcollaborate with other likeminded musicians.

Parents help save young people’s projectParents group provide

opportunitiesThe parents group has been involved infundraising and raising the profile of thegroup and providing more opportunities forthe young people to play in public, oftenusing their own material. A fairly recentventure for everyone is the acousticsessions, which has given the young peoplea new challenge, which they have all risento with fantastic results.

Group members supporteach other

Many of the older members of the groupnow mentor and teach the youngermembers and some have gone on to furthereducation and work. The project aims tooffer a safe and versatile environmentwhere the project and the young people candevelop and grow.If you would like to find out more theparents group give Denise Ashworth,Treasurer of Friends of Duke St Music &Media Project a call on 07931735396.


ON the 24 June the WDF Tenantsand Residents Association heldtheir Annual General meeting.

Invited guest speakers were PoliceCommunity Support Officer BrendanMcNamara and Mellissa Tumini, NewCharter Neighbourhood ManagementOfficer.First to speak was PCSO McNamara,

who explained that reports of crime,particularly anti-social behaviour, in the areawere down. However, some residentsvoiced their concerns about car crime andthe number of garden sheds being brokeninto. The car crime being highlighted relatedto vehicles being broken into as opposed totheft of vehicles.Remember to remove valuables

from vehiclesPCSO McNamara reminded residents that

it is important to remove all valuables fromtheir cars, especially Sat Navs and toensure cars are always locked. He advisedresidents to ensure they had strong lockson sheds and that they are used when theshed isn’t in use.New Police internet initiative

PCSO McNamara talked about the launchof E-Watch, which is a local scheme thatwill see the police using the Internet to keepresidents up to date about the latest scamsand problems in the area. The scheme hasalso proved useful for residents who areable to keep police informed aboutproblems in the area. If you’re interested injoining E-Watch you can contact PCSOMcNamara or PCSO Burgess by calling0161 856 9390 or [email protected] [email protected] raise concerns about

parkingResidents also had the opportunity to

raise their concerns regarding peopleparking cars in front of local schools,particularly St John Fisher on Manor Road.Both the school and the residents areasking drivers for their cooperation. On asimilar note it was pointed out that somedrivers are not respecting the one waysystem on Dixon Rd. PCSO McNamaraexplained this was a traffic violation and anoffence.

Changes to benefitshighlighted New Charter

Housing OfficerOne of the issues Mellissa, from New

Charter, brought to the meeting was thechanges to housing benefit which will bebrought in next year. Anyone who isdeemed to have a spare bedroom will havetheir housing benefit cut. Tenants who fearthey will be affected by the changes to therules were advised to contact their housingofficer to discuss the possible options.

CommunitySafety wasa theme ofWDF AGM


Harvest Celebrationsat Haughton Green Methodist Churchon Sunday 16 September at 10.30am

All fruit and vegetables brought to theservice will be donated to the HaughtonGreen Food Bank.

Alternatively, envelopes will be available fordonations to the Methodist Relief &Development Fund.

IT’S a bit of a hidden gem that not toomany people know about, but if you’reaged 55 or over it’s definitely worth finding

out about the Grafton Centre in Hyde, next toBangla City.My name is Linda and as well as enjoying

many of the activities on offer at the centre I’malso an active member of the entertainmentscommittee, which gets involved in organisingthe social side of things for members.

Every day of the week there’s something to doat the centre which is why it’s called an ‘ActiveAgeing Centre’!You can enjoy a really good, nourishing two

course meal every day at 12 noon at theLuncheon Club for just £2.55. There’s also a littlebistro where you can purchase tea, coffee andsnacks every day.

If you’re over 55 make sure you areactively aging By Linda Myers

Community Reporter

Membership of the Grafton Centre is free to all Tameside residents but there is a smallcharge for the classes. To find out more ring the centre on 0161 368 4110.

MondayHealthy WalksKeep FitLine DancingBingo

10.30 to 11.30 am10.30 to 11.30 am1.30 to 2.30 pm1.30 to 2.30 pm

TuesdayGentle ExerciseZumba (low intensity)Bowling (carpet)

09.55 to 10.40 am10.45 to 11.20 am1.30 to 3.30 pm

WednesdayTai ChiSequence DancingChit Chat Club (various games)

10.30 to 11.30 am1.30 to 3.30 pm1.30 to 3.30 pm

ThursdayLine DancingEarly Intervention ServiceSinging for FunArt Workshop

10.00 to 11.00 am10.00 to 1.30 pm10.30 to 11.15 am1.30 to 3.00 pm

Friday Armchair ExercisesDrama Group

10.30 to 11.30 am1.30 to 2.30 pm

Citizen’s AdviceBureauat the Haughton

Green Centre on

Tatton Road

Drop-In SessionsMonday 9.30am -12 noonWednesday 9am – 12 noon

Get all kinds of help andadvice including:

�Housing�Consumer�Benefits�Debt�Health

Worrying about

Christmas already?

Join Cash

Box Credit

Union today!

Haughton Green CentreMonday 11am till 12 noon

Denton Town HallMonday: 11:30am-12:30pmFriday: 11am-2pm

Hyde Town HallMonday: 10am-12pmWednesday: 10am-12pmSaturday: 10am-12pm


Deadline for next editionUnfortunately we are unable to provide a deadline for futureeditions but if you would like to be informed closer to the time

please let us know by emailing [email protected] calling 0161 870 6880

As well as providing news andinformation we regularly upload jobvacancies to the website.Throughout the recruitment for thenew Tesco in Hattersley thevacancies were promoted on thewebsite. We also regularly promotethe latest Tameside ‘No ExperienceNecessary’ vacancies.We want Denton South Online to

be the first place you visit to find out

about what’s going on in HaughtonGreen and Yew Tree. But we needyour help and to find out what’sgoing on in the area. If you know ofsomething going on locally let usknow by [email protected] are now on Facebook. To find

us just put Denton SouthCommunity News in the search barand you’ll find us.

ON Thursday 12 July a replica of theOlympic Torch was passed aroundschools in Denton by sports

ambassadors from each school.Children from Manor Green Primary school

brought the torch to St. John Fisher Schoolwhere they were welcomed by cheering crowdsof staff and pupils. Manor Green’s ambassadorspassed on the torch to ambassadors from St.John Fisher who ran the one and one quartermiles to St. Mary's School in Denton where asimilar ceremony took place.It was a wonderful sight to see the children of

Denton gaining an understanding of the Olympicspirit in a very local way. The original idea camefrom the Salford Diocesan ‘Torch Relay of Prayer’where a torch was taken around all schools.

School’s Olympictorch relay

Above: St John Fisher pupils carry thetorch to St Mary’s School

LOCALphotographersand budding

photographers areinvited to take part inTameside’s ‘Life throughthe Lens’, a competition which is partof the 2012 North West Year of Health andWellbeing.The theme of the competition is the ‘Five Ways

of Wellbeing’, which are Connect, Be Active,Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give! Thecompetition is open to anyone living in Tamesidebut people under 16 will need to get a parent’sor guardian’s permission. There are various agecategories and prizes, which include gym passesand digital cameras.Entrants must enter three photographs that fit

within the theme and that they have taken in thelast two years, and so own the copyright. Theclosing date for entries is Friday 31 August andthe winners will be announced on the 12September. All winning photographs will go ondisplay in the Central Art Gallery.

How to enterEntry and submission of photos is online. To

register and find out more about the rules, prizesand themes visitweb.tameside.gov.uk/forms/fiveways (this is avery odd web address. However, it is correct andmust be typed in the address bar as it is to findthe correct webpage).Good luck to everyone who enters! We would

love to hear from you if you enter thecompetition. You can let us know by emailing usat [email protected]

Capture health &wellbeing for ‘Lifethrough the Lens’- a photographycompetition


Have you visited our website at www.dentonsouthonline.org.uk

Story Labs will be at Denton Library every Tuesdayfrom 2.15pm – 3.15 pm and Haughton Green Libraryevery Wednesday from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.To find out more about Story Labs go to

www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/storylabSessions

for under 11’sat the libraryWhen you join Story Labs you’ll get a starter

pack and, as you read more books, you’ll collectfree things like stickers, a wristband and a keyring. Finish the challenge by reading six or morebooks and you will get a medal and a certificate.

Every child who finishes the challenge by September 22 will be entered into a prize draw and could win£100 in high-street vouchers, courtesy of New Charter Housing Trust

DREADFUL weather over Juneand July made many activitiesimpossible but it didn’t stop

the Haughton Green MethodistChurch annual Strawberry Tea inJune. The Tea was a huge success,even though the evening tea didhave to be cancelled.On 14 July the church held its

Summer Supper. Thanks to the work oforganisers, Olive Harper, MaryGoodliffe and Donald Bridgehouse and

everyone else who shopped, prepared,served and cleaned up afterwards thewhole of the event was excellent.After the meal we were entertained

by members from Guide BridgeTheatre, there were musical recitationsand some wonderful toe tappingsinging. What a lovely evening we allhad.

Weatherdidn’t haltchurch’sactivities

MY name is AthanasiaKarvelaI and I’ve recentlytaken on the role of

Neighbourhood Beat Officer forthe Denton South ward. I workwith a team of two PoliceCommunity Support Officers(PCSOS) Brendon McNamar andKim Burgess, who I’m sure manyof you will know.I have been a neighbourhood

officer for the past three years,based at the Denton police post. Mybackground was mainlyneighbourhood crime investigationbut I’m looking forward to thechallenges of neighbourhoodpolicing. It will probably take me afew weeks to find my feet but I havea great team on my side who have

worked in this ward for along time.We would very

much welcome anyideas orsuggestions fromresidents abouttackling community safety issues inthe area. You can contact us, theDenton South team, on 0161 8569390 or by emailing us [email protected]. Iwant to assure you that your safetyis our top priority and we arecommitted to working with you totackle anti-social behaviour, vehiclecrime and any other issue thataffects your every-day quality of lifein Denton South.

New Neighbourhood BeatOfficer for Denton South

By Elsie SwainsonCommunity Reporter

denton south community news - issue 32 july 2012

Documents