Gearing up for the winter weather
Bury Council’s winter service is currently in operation ready for any dip in temperature, and the gritters have already been out several times over the last couple of weeks.
Topics: Leisure
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Young people take over the news agenda
Teenagers sometimes unfairly get a bad press – but four young people from Bury are determined to correct that.
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Don’t let food poisoning ruin your festive celebrations
If there’s one thing guaranteed to ruin your Christmas meal out with friends, family or colleagues, it’s a nasty bout of food poisoning.
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Another clean sweep for Bury
The latest electric, zero emissions sweeper technology has hit the streets of Bury to help keep town centre pedestrian areas clean and tidy.
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Help the knitters raise money for Bury Hospice
Knitters are selling their creations in aid of Bury Hospice at Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre on Tuesday 4 December (9.30am to 4pm).
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Consultation launched on further £8.7 million of council savings
Bury Council is holding a second period of consultation as it strives to find a further £8.7 million in budget savings.
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Man v Sausage – are you up for it?
Bury Market is to hold a festive competition with a difference – to see who can win a bratwurst eating contest.
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Christmas comes to the Cultural Quarter
Come to Moss Street in Bury on Saturday (1 Dec) and soak up the Christmas atmosphere while enjoying some stress-free shopping.
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Wear a White Ribbon and make a difference
Men and women are being urged to wear a white ribbon and show their commitment to ending violence against women.
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Pinocchio at The Met this Christmas
Wooden puppet Pinocchio longs to be a real boy just like the other boys in school... but can his dream ever come true? Join us on a journey of adventures, mischief, tears and laughter brought to life with a bag full of theatrical tricks.
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Lyngo Brings a Winter Wonderland to The Met
The Met welcomes the delightful Lyngo Theatre Company with an interactive show for children aged 3 plus on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 December at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
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More time to consult on destination management
Bury Council has extended its consultation period on how best to support tourism in the borough.
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Manchester Museum Art Collection opens in China
A collection of over 83 paintings from across Greater Manchester has opened in China for the first time ever, thanks to a curator from Bury who came up with the idea of raising cash by arranging for the art collections to go ‘on tour’.
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Schools invited to Traded Services event in Bury
Staff and Governors from schools across Bury were invited to the first ever Traded Services fair on 8 November where they were introduced to meet with suppliers from council departments in a bid to find out more about services offered, work more effectively and potentially make some cash savings.
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Shakers play up for cancer awareness
Players from Bury FC will be promoting the importance of leading a healthy life as part of a cancer awareness campaign.
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Recycle more for Bury – let’s get to 50% or more!
Only use your grey bin for rubbish you cannot recycle and help us keep your waste out of landfill.
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Apply for sports grants – grow the game!
Local football clubs are being urged to apply for Grow the Game grants to boost participation in the country’s national sport.
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Deck the boughs with bells and holly
Celebrate National Tree Week by dressing trees in Christmas decorations inTownMeadowPark, Tottington.
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Health the key focus for township forum
Plans to improve the health of Bury East residents will be high on the agenda when the Bury East Township Forum meets on Monday 26 November at the Jubilee Centre.
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Libraries and civic halls go to cabinet
Proposals which will affect the future of the borough’s libraries and civic halls will be discussed by the council’s cabinet on 28 November.
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