e-News from Ordsall & Langworthy Community
Committee
January 2013 – Issue 16
If you would like to submit anything for inclusion in e-News, please
contact Ross Spanner, Neighbourhood Manager for Ordsall &
Langworthy on 0161 603 4090 or e-mail:
ross.spanner@salford.gov.uk or jeanettec@salford.gov.uk
There will be regular issues sent out so submit stuff any time.
Roy Marsh. Chair of Ordsall & Langworthy Community Committee
Do you remember the Spanish children who came to
Seedley in 1937?
In June 1937, during the Spanish Civil War following the bombing
of the Basque region of Spain, a group of Basque orphans were
evacuated to Salford. These children stayed at Harold’s Memorial
Orphanage on Seedley Road, and went to school at the Friends
Meeting House (now the British Legion) on Langworthy Road.
Local people raised money, gave toys and arranged seaside
outings for them. Local artist Claire Hignett and researcher Steve
Cunio are trying to find out more about these children and this little
bit of forgotten Salford history to make a piece of art work and to
record people’s memories.
They have already uncovered a photo of the children from a lady
called Vicki whose mum used to play with them. Claire and Steve
would like to hear from anyone who was a child at the time and
who remembers anything about them; they will now be in their
eighties at least!
They are also trying to find any photos of the orphanage; it was the
big old house on the triangle of land between Seedley Road and
Sandy Lane that was knocked down 10 to 15 years ago to make
way for new houses. If you have any information about the
children, the orphanage, the fundraising, other links about Salford
and the Spanish War or would like Claire to come and talk to your
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group please contact her at info@clairehignett.co.uk There is
more information about the children on Claire’s website
www.clairehignett.co.uk
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A new multi-sensory room is now open in
Salford
Bubble tubes, fibre optic lights, sensory wall, infinity tunnel, UV
lighting, soft play and a film wall with high definition projection are
available at Fit City Ordsall.
Introducing a fresh and fun approach that uses exciting new
technology to provide a relaxing environment for people of all ages
and abilities. Multi-sensory rooms are proven to improve physical
skills and stimulate development and communication.
Our sessions that run everyday are the ideal chance to explore the
sensory room, experiment with the equipment and simply have fun.
We also offer guided group sessions led by our expert trained staff
that can design sessions to meet your specific needs.
Prices
Pay and play sessions - 50 minutes (15 minute induction
required).
 Adults (17 years and over): £7.50 (including carer and
parent)
 Children (6 to 16 years old): £4.50 (including carer and
parent)
 Baby (birth to 5 years old): £3.50 (including carer and parent)
Group sessions - Exclusive and bespoke packages available.
 Room hire: £40
 Parties: from £65
For further details of party package options, please contact the
SAYO/SPARKY Party Time team on 0161 737 9335. Maximum
capacity for group and bespoke sessions and parties is 12.
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Plan your visit
Ideally located within the heart of Salford Quays, the Salford
sensory room is open every day at Fit City Ordsall and is fully
accessible with plenty of free parking.
For more details, call the gymnastics team on 0161 921
2538/2539/2540 or Fit City Ordsall on 0161 848 0646 or email the
gymnastics team.
What are you waiting for - call now to enquire about your free
taster session!
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Ordsall, Langworthy &
Seedley Senior Citizens
Feel like Dancing? Love Bingo?
Like a “Free and easy” singalong ?
Trips out and Holiday Club
Why not come and join our 90 members
and meet new and old friends
THE BRITISH LEGION
LANGWORTHY ROAD
SALFORD
We meet up every Thursday 1-3.30pm
Subscriptions 50p per week
Beverages available from the ba
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SAYO & SPARKY February half term activities
Looking for something for the little ones to do during February half
term??
SPARKY will be running an Under 8’s Play Scheme from Fit City
Clarendon from Monday 11th to Friday 15th February 2013
between 10am and 12pm try out our fun filled mornings for your
little ones including face painting, mini football, games, inflatable
slide and arts and crafts costing just £1.00 per session, for ages 48 years.
SAYO and SPARKY will be running the school holiday programme
every day from Monday 11th to Friday 15th February 2013
between 10am and 3pm at the Emmanuel Centre, Langworthy
Road, Salford for everyone aged 8 and over. There will be the
usual footie and multi sports activities plus lots more. Each day, we
will also run an arts and craft workshop with a Valentines Day
theme, from 1pm to 3pm, and splash sessions every morning
between 10.30am and 12pm .
if that’s not enough to keep you occupied there will also be some
off site activities for those who attend.
To book any places please contact us on 0161 737 9335.
After School and Evening Activities
Roller Disco
Tuesdays
Fit City Clarendon
£1.80 per child - 4.45pm-6pm
SAYO FC Football Training
Wednesdays
Fit City Clarendon
£1.50 per child
4.30pm-5.30pm
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Football
Wednesdays
Fit city Clarendon
Free
5.30pm -6.30pm
Islington Community Centre and MUGGA
Multi-Sports, Games, Arts and Crafts
Thursdays
Free
5pm-6pm
Friday Night Project
Emmanuel Centre
Multi-sports, arts and crafts and lots more!!
Fridays
Free
6.15pm-9pm
Are you aged between 10 and 12 years, fancy joining a
football team why not come down to Fit City Clarendon every
Tuesday 4.30pm -5.30pm to join our team or call the
SAYO/SPARKY team on 0161 737 9335 for more information.
Party Time
Looking at booking your child's Birthday party, why not call us on
01617379335 to find out the fantastic range of parties we have on
offer from Princess Pamper packages to Splash parties all
delivered from your local Fit City centres.
salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
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Inspired by the Olympic Games? Why not join
an activity at your local Fit City?
Fit City Clarendon
SAYO FC U11’s football - train every Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
If interested in joining please come along to training, players need
to be at least 9 years old to join.
Aqua Zumba - Every Wednesday 1pm - 1.45pm
A fun Zumba session in the water delivered by a qualified
instructor. Classes are priced at £5 for a non member.
Fit City Clarendon deliver a wide range of fitness classes to view
these please visit www.salford.gov.uk/classes-available.htm
Fit City Ordsall
Mondays
Over 50s Circuit with Sara 10:00am to 10:45am
Trampolining 4pm to 6pm
Roller Disco with Tracy & SAYO/SPARKY from 6.15pm to 7pm
Thursdays
Adult Gymnastics with Vikki & Michelle 7pm to 8pm
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More Fit City Ordsall
Sundays
Super Saver Sundays - Discounted Prices. All day. Every Sunday
Available for hire:
Astro Turf Football Pitches.
Indoor Bowls Area.
60 Station Fitness Suite.
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If God Created Salford
by: Christopher Thorn
If God created Salford,
We wouldn’t have the Height,
And Brindle Heath and Hanky Park just wouldn’t feet that right,
I don’t think there’d be Pendleton, Ordsall, Duchy, Weaste,
Islington and Langworthy would suddenly just cease,
Broughton would be rolling hills,
And Kersal fields of green.
Swinton still a pig farm,
And Worsley it would seem,
To be a church set on its own,
With fields for miles around,
And Eccles would be far too small to be thought of a town,
But Salford wasn’t made by an immortal in the sky,
It’s made from sweat and blood of man and pain that made us cry,
These dirty streets contain our love, our past, our dreams, our
fears,
It’s not just bricks and mortar,
But the struggle through the years,
But for all the change it’s still the same,
I know it may seem odd,
This city came from man,
Much more than just from God.
To be published in Homeland - ‘A collection of Poetry’
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Ordsall Library
2 Robert Hall Street
M5 3LT
0161 603 4097
ordsall.library@salford.gov.uk
Opening times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9.30am - 1.00pm LUNCH
1.45pm - 5.30pm
Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
FREE to join whatever your age! Then borrow from our collections
of fiction and information books.
FREE use of the library computers including internet access. Plus
our helpful staff can help with information about the local area and
help you choose the best books to read.
For more information about what is going on in the library come in
and ask or visit www.salford.gov.uk/libraries.htm
New for 2013 Stay and Play (under 5’s)
Toys, craft, music and snack on Tuesday’s 10.30 am - 11.30 am in
Ordsall Library (term time only)
For more information please ring 0161 603 4097
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All local groups and residents of the Ordsall and
Langworthy wards are welcome to attend the
community committee.
The next committee is on Tuesday 5th March 2013 at 6.45pm at
Ordsall Neighbourhood Building, 2 Robert Hall Street, Ordsall, M5
3LT.
The next Ordsall Community Forum is on Tuesday 19th March
2013 at 10am at Ordsall Neighbourhood Building, 2 Robert Hall
Street, Ordsall, M5 3LT.
The next Seedley/Langworthy Community Forum is on Thursday
21st February 2013 at 7pm at Emmanuel Church, Langworthy
Road.
The next Pendleton Neighbourhood Panel is Thursday 31st
January 2013 at 6.45pm at Holm Court, Community Room,
Churchill Way, M6 5FN. (PLEASE NOTE: To gain access press the
buzzer for the guard to answer and say you are here for the Pendleton
Panel Meeting)
All of these are opportunities for local people to get involved
in making decisions affecting their area. If you would like to
receive papers, register your group as a member or have
suggestions for agendas, please email
ross.spanner@salford.gov.uk or call 0161 603 4090
Ordsall and Langworthy Councillors
Langworthy Ward
Councillor
Paul Dennett
0161 793 3030 or
councillor.dennett@salford.gov.uk
Councillor
Gina Reynolds
0161 834 8759 or
councillor.reynolds@salford.gov.uk
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Councillor
John Warmisham
0161 279 1972 or
councillor.warmisham@salford.gov.uk
Call 0161 909 6523 to arrange a meeting with Councillors Dennett,
Reynolds or Warmisham.
Ordsall Ward
Councillor
Alan Clague
0161 737 6915 or
councillor.clague@salford.gov.uk
Councillor
Peter Dobbs
0161 877 1268 or
councillor.pdobbs@salford.gov.uk
Councillor
Ray Mashiter
07968389478 or
councillor.mashiter@salford.gov.uk
Advice bureaux for Ordsall ward councillors:
Cannon Hussey Court, Islington Way, Salford 3 – last Thursday each
month 7pm to 8pm.
Hawkshaw Court, Howard Street, off Eccles New Road – last Friday
each month 4pm to 5pm.
The Everyone Centre, Ordsall Neighbourhood Building, 2 Robert Hall
Street – 1st and 3rd Thursday each month 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Nine Acre Court – 3rd Thursday every month.
Member of Parliament
Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
0161 925 0705 or blearsh@parliament.uk
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