Deadline approaches to reward a community hero
Bury’s unsung heroes are to be honoured with Made in Bury awards – but time is running out to get them nominated.
Topics: Leisure
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Where’s the beef? On Bury Market!
Traders on Bury Market are keen for shoppers to whet their appetites during British Beef Week (21 to 27 April).
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Credit Union to help Bury residents
Plans to set up the borough’s first Credit Union are being closely examined by Bury Council and Six Town Housing.
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Twelve months on Backing Young Bury goes from strength to strength
It is now just over 12 months since the public and private sector led Backing Young Bury initiative launched in January 2012.
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Bury Council welcomes reductions in First Bus fares
Bury Council, following a concerted campaign, has welcomed the news that First bus fares have come down by as much as 28%.
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England's Finest Fusiliers!
The Fusilier Museum leads Bury in marking St George's and Gallipoli Day The Fusiliers Museum will once again be leading Bury in marking St George's and Gallipoli Day, with a full weekend of events starting on Saturday 27th April.
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Kenneth gets free swims for life
A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers and free swimming for the rest of his life were the order of the day for Kenneth Collins as he approached his 90th birthday.
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Community project helps young people back into work
Six Town Housing has funded a successful initiative to help local young people into employment in Bury. Six Town Housing funded a pilot project, teaming up with Clearaims, an organisation that uses various creative learning techniques to help young people back into education, employment and training.
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Ready? Aim! FIRE at The Fusilier Museum
16th April 2013 The cold Easter weather did not deter families from visiting Bury’s Fusilier Museum. The school holidays saw the chance for families to do a ‘good egg bad egg hunt’, move to music with homemade maracas and race balloon rockets.
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Suspected loan sharks arrested following operation in Rochdale and Bury
Two men aged 40 and 42 have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending, following an operation in Rochdale and Bury this morning
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Corrie star to attend Spurr House Open Day
Guest star Judy Holt, who plays Lesley Kershaw in Coronation Street, will be attending the Spurr House Open Day on 26 April to show her support for the project.
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All change for Manchester Victoria Metrolink stop
The major, multi-million pound refurbishment of Manchester Victoria will see the station’s Metrolink stop dramatically improved. In parallel with the station’s transformation, the Metrolink stop will be completely redesigned to provide new platforms to increase capacity and allow more trams through Victoria in light of the additional services coming on to the network in future
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Team working brings benefits to affected residents
Partnership working when gas supplies were disrupted to hundreds of residents has brought benefits to the community.
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Hen-pecked at the library!
Another short course on how to keep chickens is being held at Moorside Community Centre and Library on Wednesday 8 May (1-4pm).
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Sign up for summer badminton season
The North Manchester Open Badminton League summer season starts on 21 April and a few places are available for players who wish to enter.
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By foot or by bike – Kirklees Trail is a winner
The recently revamped Kirklees Trail is proving more popular than ever, according to a new survey.
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Consultation begins on new proposals for libraries
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to modernise and remodel Bury’s libraries.
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Major town centre investment plans for Bury
Ambitious plans to bring multi-million pound investment in leisure and shopping to Bury are being drawn up by council chiefs.
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Bury ranger service walks for May
Bury’s rangers are celebrating spring by leading two circular walks which co-incide with The Ramblers “Get Walking Week”.
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Pop up and revitalise Prestwich
Prestwich Town Team are looking to revitalise the high street.
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