King cotton

What made Manchester and how did it become the cotton capital of the world?

These are the questions that will be answered in tomorrow’s meeting of the Failsworth Historical Society at the Broadbent Luncheon Club on Lord Lane at 7pm.


MAKE new friends in a supportive, non-judgmental, alcohol-free environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people aged 16+. The session takes place at the Arts Hub, on Ashton Road West, on Friday from 7-9pm and costs just £2. For more information, contact Paul or Jason on info@plaza.org.uk and 07867 666789


THERE will be a walk for members and friends of the Hollinwood Canal Society this Sunday. The circular walk of 51/2 miles will look at the features of the Fairbottom Branch, Fairbottom Bobs, Rocher Vale and Park Bridge, and will involve some hills. Bring a packed lunch and meet at 10.30am outside the cafe at Daisy Nook car park. More information can be found on their website www.hollinwoodcanal.co.uk. 


FOR just £1, you can play a game of playing cards bingo and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and biscuits every Wednesday and Friday at Walton House, on Grafton Street in Failsworth, from 2-3pm. For more information, contact Sue on 07912 467066.


PICK up gardening tips from Paul at the Daisy Nook Garden Centre’s cafe from 10am tomorrow, and enjoy a free cuppa.


GET help with job hunting at the Failsworth Work Club, which takes place on Mondays from 10am-2pm at the Salvation Army Community Church on Oldham Road. Call Brenda on 075962 12569 or email failsworth employmentcentre@yahoo.com