Security advice

PCSOs have carried out a series of visits to schools, youth clubs and medical centres to give out crime-prevention advice, such as bike security. For more information visit www.immobilise.com.


FAILSWORTH School pupils are putting on a production of “We Will Rock You” tonight, tomorrow and Thursday. For more information on showtimes and tickets, visit www.failsworthlg.co.uk.


WOODHOUSES Church will be holding an evening of festive fun next Tuesday. The evening, entitled “A Little Festive Spirit”, will include poetry, stories and music, with Christine Taylor and Stan Johnson. Entrance will be £3, including a mince pie and sherry. For tickets and more information call 0161-681 9508.


LOCALS are invited to deck the halls with a wreath and decoration-making session at Park Bridge. The heritage centre, off Bardsley Brew, will be hosting the event between 11am and 3pm on Sunday. Small donations will be required for materials and there is no need to book in advance.


THE perfect Christmas present for waterways enthusiasts is now available. The book, “Hollinwood Canal”, is now on sale from the Hollinwood Canal Society, chronicling the history of the area between 1792 and 2000. It is priced at £6.50 including postage and packaging. For more information visit www.hollinwoodcanal.co.uk or contact the society on 01457-836 273.


FOOTBALL-MAD youngsters hoping to follow in the footsteps of their idols have been given some coaching with a difference. Pupils at Failsworth School have had several visits from the Manchester futsal team, as part of a four-week training session with five Manchester schools.