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St Anne's Church Autumn Fair

Saturday 25th September 1pm until 4pm. St Anne's, Trinity Rd, Sale

• A traditional church fair with the addition of some unique and exciting elements.
• Redwing - a three piece instrumental group consisting of violin, guitar and bass, with also mandolin and banjo played for specific songs. Redwing perform a varied mix of music including folk tunes, old jazz classics, bluegrass, rock and classical which are all played in an original style.
• A stall journey through countries far and wide as they make their way from Sale to Madagascar.
• Lots of traditional stalls and activities including cake stall, craft stalls, jewellery, toys, books, children’s hands-on flower arranging, decorate a cake, tombolas, coconut shy, high striker, bouncy castle and a blindfolded obstacle course.
• Afternoon teas.
• An enjoyable afternoon out for all ages. All welcome.

Fast Frets Guitar and Music Club

Are holding a charity Gig, in conjunction with the NSPCC, on Sunday 29th August 2010 from 12.30 - 6pm at Ashton on Mersey Rugby Club, Banky Lane, Sale.

The afternoon promises to be great fun for all the family with lots of entertaiment.  Fast Frets members will be singing and playing and will also be joined by local children from St Anne's School singing songs from Oliver.  There will be refreshments, a fantastic raffle, prizes including an acoustic and an electric guitar donated by Purple Turtle in stockport and lots more! see also entry on groups page.

PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY COURSE (web)

Thursday 7th October, Friends Meeting House, Park Road M33 6WX

Course Outline:

The 10 week Introductory course offers an entirely practical approach to the study and practice of the philosophical principles governing human society. It draws from the great teachings of East and West, and provides guidance for a deeper understanding of ourselves, the world in which we live and the purpose of human life, and a fresh way of dealing with the challenges that we face in everyday life.

Topics include:

Session 1: What is Philosophy? A very practical exercise.

Session 2: Self-knowledge. Observation and verification. Neither accepting, nor rejecting.

Session 3: Knowledge vs information. Levels of awareness. The spirit of enquiry.

Session 4: Levels of awareness (cont). Full potential. Transcending fear.

Session 5: Reason, justice and injustice. Experiencing deeper levels of being through stillness.

Session 6: Consciousness. The nature of Beauty - a description from Plato's 'Symposium'.

Session 7: The question: 'What am I?'

Session 8: Three fundamental universal forces. Freedom from pleasure and pain.

Session 9: The Self beyond the universal forces. Attention - free and bound.

Session 10: The nature of truth and goodness.

The standard fee is £70. The concessionary fee of £55 is available to non earners and pensioners. The student fee of £20 is available to full time students on production of a student card.

You are welcome to turn up on the first evening, pay the fee in cash or by cheque, and start the course that night. For more information, call 0800 8030 799 or see website: www.practicalphilosophy.co.uk

ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Rocket Theatre runs weekly group acting classes for adults at Sale Waterside Arts Centre on a Tuesday Evening (7 - 9pm). Terms of classes start in January, April and Sepetember and there is a different focus each term.

For further information or to sign up for next term go to .... www.adultactingclasses.co.uk

Monthly Astrology Study Group in Sale.

Learn more about yourself, those around you and world events by coming to our monthly astrology group in Sale. We're a small group of astrologers with mixed ability but all sharing a love of astrology. We try to meet during the third week of each month at Haigh Lea Therapy Rooms in Sale, and if you'd like to try it for yourself, just get in touch and come along.

For more information contact Hannah Charman on 07763 595879 or email Hannahcharman@hotmail.com

Phoenix Rising Astrology Group

Meetings at the Riddings Community Centre, Park Rd, Timperley. First Wed each month from 8.00 to 10pm. Speakers, chart nights, discussions. £3 for non-members, £2 for members. Membership £5 per year. Contact Duncan Harper on 01925 722421

1st September - Astrology and the Family – Have you ever wondered why you have problems with your family or why you are so close? We will look at different types of families that represent different familial models. Duncan Harper speaker.

Zumba Classes in Sale

Zumba is the booty shaking latin international dance class aimed for all ages and all fitness levels.

Classes
Mondays 7:30, Sale Masonic Hall, Tatton Road, Sale

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30, Sale Grammar School, Marsland Road, Sale

All classes are £5.00. www.zumbacheshire.co.uk Tel: 07793 655678

Natural Recovery Action Group

Action for Sustainable Living (AfSL) holds the gardening project "Natural Recovery" at Syrian House, a care home for people with mental health problems in Sale. Volunteers, residents of the house and youth offenders meet every Wednesday at 2pm to work the garden. Our aim is to help residents in their recovery, to offer people from the local community the possibility of participating in a sustainable project and to work towards social inclusion. 

You can check the project at
http://naturalrecoveryuk.wordpress.com

GENIE NETWORKS - web

Baby Signing Course

This is an interesting and rewarding course, one not to be missed! Research conducted in America has shown that a child who has no hearing difficulties is able to learn to use basic signs before they develop speech. So imagine being able to converse with your baby finding out what they want, this all leads to a less stressful parent and a much more contented child. The use of signs does not disrupt the development of speech, in fact it aids it and has been shown to increase IQ.

Happy Hands pdf

Baby Signing pdf

British Sign Language Taster - see web

Deaf Awareness Training - see web

See web site for contact details to enquire about booking

SAINSBURY'S

From the 30th August until the 10th September the British Heart Foundation will be holding a Donation Station within the store. The first week will be volunteers handing out collection sacks to customers and the second week will see us collecting in the donations in the store foyer. Customers will have the convenience of donating their unwanted items and dropping them off whilst doing their regular shop.

The Sale Community Police will be holding another surgery in the Foyer on Sunday 29th August to talk to customers.

More Sainsbury news

KIDS JU-JITSU CLASSES

The Best Martial Art for Children. Fun, more fun and the best Ju-Jitsu moves!
Make friends and get fit! Classes for ages 5 to 10 years. First 3 Lessons FREE! Membership is just £10 per year. Free Uniform & Membership Pack for every new member.
Just £3.50 per lesson after free period ends.
Every Sunday, Sale Leisure Centre, 6pm to 7pm.
Come along, watch, or even better join in!
Contact: Gary Whitehead (Head Instructor) Tel: 07983 711 186

Email: gaz856@hotmail.co.uk

PILATES CLASSES

Class One: 7.15 - 8.15 p.m
Class Two: 8.30 - 9.30 p.m

LIVING WELL CENTRE, THE AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH, WINCHAM ROAD
SALE M33 4PL

Both classes are drop in and aimed at all levels £5.00 per session

For further info please contact Jo on 07986 949 250 | info@jomurphypilates.co.uk

Gain tone, shape, strength and flexibility, Improve posture. Flatten your stomach. Alleviate back pain. Relax and de-stress.

Friendly and accessible instruction. Please bring a small towel and mat.  Mats are available if needed.

Jo is a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals and is fully insured

The North Cheshire Family History Society (web)

Meetings held at Park House, 73 Northenden Road, Sale, M33 2DG. 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m.

Wednesday the 8th September 2010 - "History of Timperley" by Hazel Pryor.

Hazel will be looking at the development, farms, buildings and some families who lived in Timperley. Hazel Pryor has extensive knowledge of this subject and has also co-written a book with John Hitchens called "Altrincham Gardeners' Society (a hundred years of professional gardeners).

Wednesday the 13th October 2010 - Open meeting.

There is a bookstall at all of our meetings at Park House, where a wide selection of CD's/DVD's, microfiche and books are available for sale. Please feel free to come and browse. Members and non-members welcome. Free to all.

Wednesday the 10th November 2010 -  "Puddings, Pomanders and Polish" by Barbara Foster of the National Trust.

She will be telling us what a typical Edwardian Christmas would have been like and will be in costume.

For further information on all these talks visit: www.ncfhs.org.uk

Sale Folk Club (web)

You will see from our web site, we have acoustic night every Tuesday and monthly concerts with top artists, our next being on the 16 May with 'Other Roads'

Stockport, East Cheshire and High Peak Cerebral Palsy Society (web)

Stockport CP Working in Trafford. The Trafford Office is at Cadman House, Wharf Road, Sale. 0161 976 2139.

We are running Leisure Groups in Trafford on a Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon, the current timetable is offering indoor climbing, bowling, mini golf, golf driving range, swimming, indoor canoeing and walking. We also are starting an all day Sunday Walking Group in August but with the current level of response we are looking to run this all year round. Check the web link above for further information. Registered Charity No 1009768.

The Oddfellows Friendly Society (web)

The Oddfellows is a friendly society - and a great place where you can meet people with similiar interests to your own. For just £25 a year you can receive local social events, friendship and support, help towards your dental and optical costs, care service, advice service, active travel club and lots more.

Local Branches - Stretford and Manchester

Urmston, Sale and Altrincham Baton Twirlers (USA Twirlers) (web)

Baton twirling troupe open to girls and boys aged 7 upwards, training in the sport of baton twirling and pom-pom routines, primarily for local carnivals/ performances.

Come along and join in the fun. It's a great hobby and a great way to get fit, improve hand-to-eye co-ordination, and make friends.

Training each Monday evening at G.H. Carnall Leisure Centre, Davyhulme from 6:30 - 8pm.

For more info. please visit website: www.freewebs.com/usatwirlers

Trafford Community Music Group (web)

We are a group of music lovers who meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm in St Marys Church Hall, Entwistle Ave, Davyhulme, M41 7BU. We have an electronic organ, piano, keyboards, singers and entertain ourselves with live popular music. If you would like a social evening, listen to pleasant music and meet new friends then please join us. We have a raffle and refreshments and are looking for new people to come along. Any musicians who play any instrument would also be more than welcome.
Contact: Vincent Donohue on 0161 747 6934

Slimming World (web)

SALE - Saturday 10.30am
At The Woodheys Club, 299 Washway Rd, Sale
I also have a Thursday Group at 7pm
BROOKLANDS – The Belmore Hotel, Brooklands Rd
Contact Sue Higgins on 07967 202205; www.slimmingworld.com/slimwithsooz

We have a half price membership offer, so joining has never been as easy; £5 to join and £4.50 per week.

Meditation (web)

Tuesday & Thursday evenings
7.00pm for 7.30pm start

Wednesday lunchtime
12.30pm for 12.45pm start

Suitable for all levels, first visit FREE
Hope Centre, Hampden Buildings, Hampden Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 7UB
Tel: 0161 973 9130www.lightofhope.co.uk

THE NIGHT OWL SOUL CLUB (web)

Motown, Northern Soul and 70's Soul. With Night Owl Dj's.
More info at website (click on link above) or Tel: 07770 754 431

VENUES:

OWLS NEST at The New Cadmans Dance Centre, 11 Ashfield Road, Sale, M33 7DY.

The 2nd Saturday of every Month. 8pm-12pm £5 members £7 non members. (Free membership)

Dates for your diary 8th May, 12th June, 10th July, 14th August, 11th September, 9th October, 13th Nov, Xmas party 4th Dec

CHORLTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB 617a Wilbraham Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, M21 9AN

Saturdays 9pm - 1am £5 members/£7 non members, cards must be shown for discount. (Free membership).

Dates for your diary 10th April, 15th May, 26th June, 17th July, 21st August, 18th September, 16th October, 27th November, Xmas Party 11th December.

FLIXTON DANCE ACADEMY
Curzon Building, Princess Road, Urmston, M41 5SQ

Tamla Motown, Disco, 70's Chart Busters and Northern Soul

8pm-12 midnight - £5 members £7 non members

2010 Dates for your Diary:- Saturdays, 24/04/10, 29/05/10, 25/06/10, 31/07/10, 28/08/10, 25/09/10, 30/10/10, 20/11/10 & Xmas Party 18/12/10. *please note June date is a Friday*.

National Blood Service (web)

The National Blood Service host regular blood donation sessions in Sale and Timperley and we are looking to increase the number of people attending to give blood in the area in order for us to continue to meet the demands of local hospitals. more (pdf)

The next blood donation sessions in the area are as follows: TBA

New or regular donors are encouraged to contact 0845 7711 711 or to visit www.blood.co.uk to make an appointment to donate or for more information about being a blood donor, including details of the donation process, donor eligibility and how blood is used.
Each donation can go towards saving or improving up to three lives so why not do something amazing this year?

YOGA CLASSES

YOGA (Beginners Class)
St Anne's Church Hall
Trinity Road
Sale

Thursdays 1:30-3:00pm
Contact Jackie on 07914 402077 or just turn up.

Meditation - Vairochana centre (web)

These introductory classes are suitable for everyone, regardless of background or experience.

Each course explores how to develop positive minds than can transform our
approach to daily life.

Classes consist of guided meditations, a talk,
and a question and answer session.

Held most Tuesday evenings
7.30 - 9.15 pm

Venue: Friends Meeting House, Park Road, Sale
Class fees £5 / £3.50 concessions.

Vairochana Centre 0161 861 7012

email info@meditation-in-manchester.org

Waterside Arts Centre (web)

Stunning visual and performing arts centre overlooking the Bridgewater Canal in Sale. Expect the very best in music, comedy, family events, exhibitions, drama and participatory events for all ages!

OUR TEAM
Tel: 0161 912 5899
Fax: 0161 912 1859

TICKETS AND INFORMATION
0161 912 5616

St Paul C of E Church (web)

15 Springfield Rd, Sale 0161 973 1042

National Heritage Open Day - Saturday 11th September 2010, 10am to 5pm

Highlights of the day will include guided tours of the Church Tower and Belfry, which this years celebrates it’s Centenary and for those who have enjoyed watching “Who Do You Think You Are” with an interest in family history there will be a unique opportunity to view the Parish Registers.

• Exhibitions
• Refreshments, Victorian afternoon teas, strawberries and cream, BBQ 1-3pm
• Scout and Guide band 12.30-1.30pm
• Stories for all ages 2pm
• Choir recital 3pm
• Period games, Victorian costumes to try, photograph cards, colouring books of stained glass windows.

For further information telephone 0161-969-2795. Website

Sale Christadelphians Weekly Bible Talk (web)

Venue: Sale Christadelphian Meeting Hall, 206 Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NE

Date and Time: Every Sunday Evening at 6pm, God Willing.

Ashton upon Mersey United Reformed Church

10-12 Whitefield Rd, Sale 0161 905 1659

We meet in the church buildings at 8pm on the 4th Thursday each month.

Our aim is to integrate and explore the role of faith/s in relation to local, national and international issues. Everyone is welcome to come and participate, listen and share together.

Sale and Ashton on Mersey United Reformed Churches are open for services of worship on each Sunday morning at 10.45am lasting an hour. Sale church has an evening gathering which is more informal usually involving discussion, debate, Bible study, music etc. It starts at 6pm for an hour.

The church buildings are also availabe for hire by clubs, societies and for functions. For more information contact Paul Brewerton at Sale and see the notice boards in front of both buildings.

Senior Citizens Coffee Morning Sale United Reformed Church, Montague Rd, Sale

Each Tuesday on Montague Road there is a coffee morning for the local community. It runs from 10.15 am until about 12 noon and all local senior citizens are welcome to drop in for a chat, make new friends and share a cuppa together.

The Pleasant Tuesday Afternoon (or PTA as it is sometimes known)
Ashton United Reformed Church on Whitefield Road at 2.30 pm for about an hour

We are a weekly group of mainly older women (60s plus) who meet to chat, make friends and learn about new topics together. Usually there is a speaker for about 15 minutes, sometimes including photos, slides and music.

We have tea/coffee together at the end of the meeting. It is run by a small group of women who attend the church but the group is open to all, and is friendly and welcoming and would love new people to come along.
Just turn up! All welcome.

Weight Watchers (web)

Slimming class for people who want to lose weight.

For more than 35 years, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people up and down the country to lose weight!

We offer practical help & advice, products and we have a trained leader to help & support members following the Weight Watchers SWITCH programme.

SWITCH is all about you. You'll discover the right solutions for you, identify the small positive changes that can have a big impact on your weight loss and you'll take control to reach your own goals - with all the encouragement you need!

Our warm and friendly weekly Meetings will give your willpower that vital boost!

Every Monday 6:15pm and 7:30pm Salvation Army Church & Community Centre, Ashton Lane, Sale (Parking to rear off Oakfield) - with Louise P

Every Monday 6.30pm Sale Moor Community Centre, Norris Road, Opp Jeff JosephsSchool - with Sarah

Every Tuesday 6.30pm Sale Cricket Tennis & Hockey Club, Clarendon Cres, Off Dane Rd - with Jackie

Every Wednesday 10.45am 1.30pm, 5.00pm and 6.30pm The Methodist Church Hall, Wincham Rd, off the Avenue, Front entrance - with Louise G

Every Thursday - 6.30pm Sale Moor Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Rd, Nr Worthington School on Main Rd - with Rachael

P.H.A.B Discos (more)

Sale Masonic Hall, Tatton Rd, Sale. Held monthly. 8pm-10pm. Tickets only £2.00

Excellent ground floor bathroom facilities, wheelchair access. Well lit chill-out zone, great bar area. All are welcome but no small kiddies please. No care facilities so if care or supervision required please arrange personally.

For more info contact:
Paula 0161 283 3270 (between 3-5pm) Email

Sale Circle Dance Group

Gentle physical and mental exercise, stimulation and pleasure. Very friendly group welcomes newcomers. A contact is Pauline Baille, 1 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6QD. Tel: 0161 282 1536 jim.baillie@ntlworld.com

No partners needed as dance in a circle. Suitable for retired people. £4.00 per session or £2.50 per session if booked in advance of each term

Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre (web)

Enquiries to:
Gill Bate - Press Officer
Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre

Sale Brass (web)

Sale Brass is a friendly 4th section brass band that has been making music in and around the local community since 1849.
New members, guests & learners are always welcome. Rehearsals are on Mondays between 8pm & 10pm at Sale Sports Club.

Training Band rehearses at 6.30pm prior to the main band.

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