ON Thursday, March 10, Bury Photographic Society saw the start of the 2005 Bi-Monthly Monochrome and Colour competition. This runs until November with five competitions taking place and being judged by an independent judge. These are open to both club
LAST Monday evening at the Mosses Centre, Bury Jazz Society members continued their celebration of jazz vocalists, with a record date at which Ray Charles booked most of the Count Basie Band to accompany him on I've Got News For You. When Buddy Greco
EDEN to Paradise was the title of the talk and slide show on gardens, given to Whitefield and District Women's Luncheon Club by Miss M. Curry. She covered an area from Eden in the north of England, just on the edge of Cumbria, down to Paradise -meaning
WIGAN WARRIORS 62, LEIGH CENTURIONS 6: Leigh Centurions' season just goes from bad to worse. Leigh were hopelessly outclassed as the Warriors returned to form with 11 tries in a one-sided derby contest. The first league meeting between the sides in 12
BURY'S men are being urged to take a Big Step Forward and walk their way to health. A programme of walks have been arranged by Bury Council and Bury Men's Group at various locations in the borough over the next three months. The first takes place on Sunday
A HOUSING estate has received a £600,000 revamp to become the borough's first Home Zone. The streets on Victoria Estate in Whitefield have been redesigned, giving priority to residents over motorists, to create a safer environment for pedestrians and
A VICTIM of an attempted mugging sustained a broken nose, two black eyes and other injuries after being targeted by thugs. However, the 39-year-old male bravely fought off his attackers who at one point attempted to wrench a watch from his wrist. Now,
FORMER Prestwich journalist Don Hale was honoured at a recent awards ceremony in Manchester. Mr Hale, who used to be the editor of the Bury Messenger, was presented with the Lifetime Difference Award at the Big Difference Awards held at the Palace Hotel
PEOPLE living in Fairfield could be given residents-only parking permits because of congestion near the hospital. Many householders in streets off Rochdale Old Road have complained that they cannot park near their homes since the hospital started charging
YOUNG people across Bury are being shown a hard-hittng drama to educate them on the problems caused by anti-social behaviour. Already, a pilot performance of Acting Your Age has been staged at The Met in Bury with a repeat performance at Tottington High
GOLBORNE PARKSIDE 46, THATTO HEATHCRUSADERS 8: Golborne Parkside continued their push for honours with a 46-8 NW Counties Challenge Cup victory over Thatto Heath. After being under early pressure, Golborne turned on their skills and took a 6-0 lead with
AMIR Khan, who pulled out of the ABA Championships at the quarter-final stage, has challenged new light-welterweight champion Michael Grant to put the title he won on Friday night on the line. Olympic silver-medallist Khan hopes to meet Mario Kindelan
ATHERTON Colls registered their first goalless draw in 18 months against sixth from top of the league Trafford. Trafford had the majority of the early possession and new goal-keeper Ian Martin did well saving a fierce shot from David Holt. Soon afterwards
A KEEN interest in politics took two Bury students all the way to Number 10. Stephen Kaye and Ben McCabe managed to shake hands with Tony Blair - twice! - when they attended a young people's community reception at Downing Street. Both of them have worked
OLD ALTS 1, PRESTWICH HEYS 4: Heys' attempt to finish top of the Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division and win the championship was given a boost after taking all three points from a difficult game at Old Alts. Other results went their way too,
A LIFE on the ocean wave awaits teenager Adam Butterworth. The 18-year-old from Fernview Drive, Holcombe Brook, will board HMS Kent later this year for a tour of the United States and the Caribbean after successfully completing his training as a chef
IAN Pickup chose an enigmatic title for the walk he led for Bury Ramblers last Sunday - The Druid's Altar and Lady Blantyre's Stone. Bingley would have sounded more prosaic, the countryside around that West Yorkshire town being the venue for the walk.
LAST Monday evening at the Mosses Centre, Bury Jazz Society members continued their celebration of jazz vocalists, with a record date at which Ray Charles booked most of the Count Basie Band to accompany him on I've Got News For You. When Buddy Greco
A LEADING charity for children and adults with learning disabilities is inviting people to dig out their running shoes and take part in the New York City Marathon. Mencap are looking for volunteers to join more than 35,000 runners from across the world
POLICE will be building bridges with the community during a special event to be staged at Philips High School in Whitefield on Tuesday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is holding the family fun day between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to inform residents how they
PRIMARY schools throughout Bury have the chance to net free sports bottles from United Utilities to mark World Water Day. The company is offering bottles to schools across the region to help encourage youngsters drink more tap water. Schools will be able
EASTER will be a blast for local youngsters who love sports, games and learning new skills. A fortnight of half-term holiday fun starts on Monday through Bury Council's BLAST project (Bury Leisure Activities outside School Term) for those aged eight to
PRIMARY schools throughout Bury have the chance to net free sports bottles from United Utilities to mark World Water Day. The company is offering bottles to schools across the region to help encourage youngsters drink more tap water. Schools will be able
THOUSANDS more residents are to get the blues as town hall bosses try to improve the borough's recycling rate. Over the next few weeks, a further 21,000 households - on top of the first 28,000 - will receive a blue wheelie bin in which to place glass,
EDEN to Paradise was the title of the talk and slide show on gardens, given to Whitefield and District Women's Luncheon Club by Miss M. Curry. She covered an area from Eden in the north of England, just on the edge of Cumbria, down to Paradise -meaning
EUROPE, immigration and the election were all on the agenda when Kilroy met shoppers in Bury town centre. But what they really wanted to know was . . . when he would be back on the television? The presenter and politician Robert Kilroy-Silk was on the
TOTTINGTON Horticultural Society's latest talk in March was given by Terry Morris. His subject was Gladioli. Terry is an expert on these beautiful blooms, having won many prizes and championships. He is also a RHS lecturer and judge. His enthusiasm and
POLICE will be building bridges with the community during a special event to be staged at Philips High School in Whitefield on Tuesday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is holding the family fun day between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to inform residents how they
