Big rise in tourists flocking to Bury
Bury’s feast of attractions is drawing in visitors like never before, according to the latest figures.
Topics: Leisure
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Parks, floods and carers – come and hear
A wide range of topics will be discussed when Bury West Township Forum meets on Tuesday 10 September.
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Bury Metrolink park and ride facilities to be expanded
Parking capacity will be significantly expanded at park and ride facilities in Radcliffe and Whitefield after Bury Council’s Planning Committee approved two applications from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
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Help with careers, training and work
Bury Council is working with the National Careers Service (NCS) to provide residents with advice on learning, training and work opportunities.
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Forces and Forties this weekend at Burrs
A Bank Holiday weekend of family attractions and military history takes place at Burrs Country Park in Bury.
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Station to station – Greenmount gets makeover
People will be looking at Greenmount in a whole new light following a makeover of the former station and sidings.
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Pedal power for Prestwich
Prestwich is to benefit from a £20 million boost to transform cycling across Greater Manchester.
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Free creative art courses for teenagers
Young people aged 12-19 and interested in creative arts are being offered the chance to work with a digital photographer, a video artist or a musician.
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Ball games ban for ASBO man
An 18-year-old man has been given a two-year ASBO after causing distress to local residents for three years.
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Great news for Radcliffe’s medieval quarter
The Heritage Lottery Fund has confirmed its final approval to a £267,000 grant towards a £461,000 project which will excavate, enhance and interpret the story of the de Radcliffe family at Radcliffe Tower in Close Park.
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Free courses to help get a job
A BCS Entry Level 3 course, available free of charge to people on qualifying benefits, will take place at Prestwich Library and Adult Learning Centre.
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Blooming brilliant, round two!
Bury is hoping for a brace of awards for the quality of its parks, floral displays and green spaces.
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Sports coaches and volunteers – we need you!
Instructors, coaches and volunteers are needed to help make it a superb sporting year for local women and girls.
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Made in Bury – local businesses to receive awards
Local companies will be cheered for their achievements at the inaugural Made in Bury Business Awards 2013.
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A boost for Practice Nurses in Bury
NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting Practice Nurses based in the borough through a new role which will focus on their training, education and professional development.
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Doctor Bike is back in town this summer
Recycle for Greater Manchester is encouraging residents to get back on their bike again with a little help from Doctor Bike.
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Wheelie bin cleaning is not a council service
Ramsbottom residents have found flyers attached to their wheelie bins offering a bin cleaning service.
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Child car seats – it’s getting better all the time
More parents are keeping their children safe by properly installing child car seats, according to the latest council findings.
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Plenty to keep kids busy over summer
Lots of activities for young people to get involved with over the long school holidays have been organised by Bury Council.
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Busy market just gets busier
New coach bays have been created as Bury’s famous market goes from strength to strength.
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