October 19, 2009

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What’s On During Half Term in Prestwich?

Details of Children’s Activities in Prestwich next Half Term (next week!) When Monday 26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 Friday 30 Where What’s On What’s On What’s On What’s On What’s On Butterstile Children’s Centre Dance Talent—Free October Half Term Workshop for children aged 4-11. Book ASAP Samantha Ingram Children’s Centre Administrator Butterstile 0161 253 7900 Heaton [...]

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October 19, 2009

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First Bus Strike 19 October 2009

Latest news from First Bus: who have been unable to resolve the industrial action by our drivers at Bolton, Bury and Wigan depots. Schools bus services will run as normal in all areas but other services operated from our Bolton, Bury and Wigan depots will not operate with the exception of a limited service, every [...]

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October 14, 2009

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Bury Council is encouraging local residents who receive Child Benefit to check their council tax and housing benefit entitlement, due to a change in national policy. From the 2nd November, proposals announced in the 2008 Government Budget will come into force and this means Child Benefit will no longer be counted as an income, when local [...]

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October 14, 2009

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Time to Rethink your Drink

People in Bury are being urged to ‘rethink your drink’ during Alcohol Awareness Week, which begins on Monday 19 October. Events will be taking place throughout the week, but on in the Millgate Shopping Centre in Bury on Saturday 24 October, members of the public can get involved in an exercise bike challenge to find out [...]

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October 12, 2009

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Get Set for Digital

Please find below information from Digital UK regarding the Digital Switchover: There is less than a month to go until switchover takes place in the Granada TV region and we’re now entering the final wave of our communications to ensure viewers know when switchover is happening and what to do. As you know, switchover is a two-stage [...]

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October 10, 2009

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High school pupils across Bury are learning how to “Bsafe, Bcool” in a project on the theme of anti-social behaviour. It aims to steer youngsters away from daily dangers and encourage them to act responsibly in the community. Year 9 pupils from 11 high schools are taking part in the two-week event, which is funded through the [...]

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October 10, 2009

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Help make a Difference for Young People

COULD YOU HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS BEEN IN TROUBLE OR AT RISK OF BEING IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? If so Bury Youth Offending Service (YOS) is currently recruiting volunteers to become Mentors to young people. No experience or qualifications are required; we are looking for [...]

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October 10, 2009

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V for VInspired!

Young people in Bury have made a mark on volunteering by becoming regional winners in the unite category of the vinspired National Awards 2009. This award celebrates great examples of volunteers engaged in team activity. As regional winners they have been invited to attend an awards ceremony at indig02 in London on November 26. vinvolved Bury’s Youth Action [...]

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October 10, 2009

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Volunteering to become an Appropriate Adult

When a young person, aged between 10 and 17, is arrested an ‘Appropriate Adult’ must be present throughout the process at the Police Station. In the majority of cases this will be the young person’s parent or guardian but on occasion the parent or guardian may be unable or unwilling to attend the police station. [...]

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October 1, 2009

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Anger over Recycling Centre Closure

Liberal Democrat Councillors have criticised Bury Council and Tesco in Prestwich after the Council’s recycling facilities at the Prestwich store were closed due to persistent fly-tipping. The recycling point for paper, card, clothes and general waste was popular with residents and shoppers, but that popularity led to overflowing bins and dumping. Negotiations between the Council and [...]

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