They were nominated by friends and family to plant a pear tree in each of Bury’s six townships. Pear trees are a symbol of immortality (because they live for a long time) and across Europe are often planted at weddings, as the longevity and fruitfulness of the trees are thought to give strength to the marriage and children. Photo shows Margaret and Tommy Smith
Nominations have now closed for two local council ward elections, which will take place on the same day as the Police and Crime Commissioner elections (Thursday 15 November).
A great night is in store for visitors to Bury town centre tomorrow night (Saturday 20 October) when Bury Light Night transforms the town centre from 6pm until late.
Cyclists will be able to use Bury’s brand new cycle hub from Monday 29 October, after officials gave it the thumbs up during a special sneak preview.
A spate of thefts from motor vehicles across Bury has led the police and council to issue a warning to motorists to remove items from their cars and make sure they are securely locked.
Two new superstructures will be installed over two of Greater Manchester’s motorways next month.
Two family fun Halloween craft sessions are on offer at Bury Library on Saturday, 27 October 11am-12.30 or 1.30pm-3pm.
Children at Hazlehurst Community Primary are celebrating their new £40,000 playground which was opened on 12 October by Stuart Brown fromMarshall’s.
Four incidents in six days have caused Bury Council’s Trading Standards team to urge local elderly residents to be on their guard against doorstep callers trying to gain access to their homes.
A new system of council tax benefit is coming in which will affect thousands of people in Bury.
Daisyfield Children’s Centre will be running a new work club every Tuesday from November 6 from 10:30am to 12.30pm to help local parents find a job.
People living in the Moorside area of Bury will have a job to keep up this month as there is so much going on at the Community Centre and Library.
Pupils aged 13 and 14 at St Monica’s High School in Prestwich are the latest to attend a workshop which tackles sex, drugs, alcohol, crime, personal safety, anti-social behaviour and cyber bullying.
On Friday, 19 October at 10.30am a special exhibition will officially open at Bury Library.
This Saturday sees the second ever Bury Light Night and with a packed agenda, visitors will find themselves hard pushed to fit everything they want to see into one night.
If you feel your NHS hearing aid is not working as well as it used to or you know someone who would like some support with hearing and not sure what to do next then why not pop down to the Green Room, Adult Care Connect & Direct, Textile Hall (next toBury Library) Manchester Road, Bury BL9 0DG where regular sessions are held to help support people with a hearing difficulty.
In light of a number of recent complaints via Twitter about dog owners not clearing up after their pooches, Bury Council is advising locals dogged by the problem to provide more details.
Cyclists can now go online to sign up to be a member of Bury’s brand new cycle hub – for less than £1 a month.
Ever been inspired by the TV programmes “Who Do You Think You Are” or “Heir Hunters” to look into your family history?
Local charities are £800 better off thanks to those who took part in the Mayor of Bury’s charity golf day.
