Commissioner asks Bury residents: Could you volunteer and make a difference?
Bury residents are being encouraged to give up their free time to support young and vulnerable people who have been arrested.
Topics: Leisure
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Top Tips to Recycle around the Christmas tree!
Recycling may not be top of your Christmas list, but that doesn’t matter because Recycle for Greater Manchester has their very own Christmas hints and tips list to help residents to waste less and recycle more over the festive season.
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Patients reminded to arm themselves against flu
Bury’s seasonal flu vaccination campaign is now well under way and local GPs are reminding their patients at risk of developing serious complications from flu, to get protected.
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Greater Manchester unites to take a stand against domestic violence
Civic leaders from across Greater Manchester have signed a promise to take a stand against domestic abuse.
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New mums giving up smoking
More pregnant women in Bury are giving up smoking, according to new figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre.
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Alcohol awareness – let’s talk
Bury Council and partners have been raising awareness of alcohol abuse and the dangers of drink driving.
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Gold award crowns decade of Blooming brilliance
Bury has capped a decade of environmental success by winning its first Gold Award in the ‘small city category’ at the 2013 national RHS Britain in Bloom finals.
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Market helps bring Christmas toys to children
Bury Market is sponsoring the Tower FM Toy Appeal to bring Christmas gifts to needy children.
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Blooming Radcliffe gets golden hat-trick
Radcliffe stormed to anther Gold Award at the prestigious 2013 North West in Bloom finals.
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Help for those with a hearing impairment
People will hearing difficulties are invited to a free information and advice on equipment session onMonday 2 December (2–4.30pm).
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Festive feast at Ramsbottom Christmas markets
A cool Yule is guaranteed with the return of Ramsbottom’s popular Christmas street markets, which start on Sunday 1 December (10.30am to 4pm).
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Christmas fun at Radcliffe Market
Free mulled wine and chestnuts are just two attractions awaiting visitors at Radcliffe Market Hall on Saturday (30 November).
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Lights, Christmas, action - at Prestwich this Sunday
Christmas is coming to Prestwich with festive entertainment, shopping and the lights switch-on taking place on Sunday 1 December.
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Sporting heroes do Bury proud at regional awards night
Winners of the annual Bury Sports Awards bathed in Olympic glory when they represented the borough at the annual Greater Manchester awards.
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Bury Market welcomes its 1,000th coach of the year
One thousand coaches have now visited Bury Market this year bringing visitors from all over the UK and abroad.
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Big Coat collection at your local library
Residents can help keep the needy warm this winter by donating to a Big Coat appeal organised by FC United of Manchester.
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Community pharmacies to join the NHS flu fighting force
A project has been launched in Greater Manchester to make it more convenient for people (18 to 64 years at risk) with long term health conditions to have the flu vaccine this year.
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Grants for community groups
Proceeds from lost or stolen property could turn out to be a windfall for local groups who can help their community.
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Tackling homophobic language in schools
Bury is supporting a national campaign by Stonewall to tackle homophobic language in schools.
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All Change at Bury East Township Forum
A busy night is promised at the next meeting of Bury East Township Forum, which is held on Monday 25 November.
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