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2009 events
The Royal British Legion
(incorporated by Royal Charter)
Rememberance Day
Sunday 8th November Assembly at Chadderton Reform Club for the Parade at 10.00 am for the larger than expected congregation including the fire brigade and police. The Dedication Ceremony was at the Chadderton War Memorial in the Town Hall Gardens, Middleton Road, Chadderton, Parade 10.30 a.m.
The service was conducted by the Right Reverend Martyn Jarrett, Assistant Bishop of Manchester and Provincial Episcopal Visitor for the Province of York.
Chadderton Historical's Wreath was laid on the Society's behalf by Arthur Chorley, a member of the Executive Committee.
Afterwards, all the Committee members, as well as the Councillors gathered at the Reform and awaited the visit of the Mayor; Cllr Jim McArdle, and Mayoress Cllr Kay Knox, together with the two Chelsea Pensioners, guests of the Royal British Legion Denis Shiels (82) and 89 year old Alf Hey. Who were warmly welcomed by all members of the legion , and all the other societies who had taken part.
11th September 2009
Official Unveiling of a Commerative Blue Plaque
Terry Hall 
Terry's career began when he played the accordian at the Nimble Nook Working Men's Club, which his parents kept for a time. He was then 12 years old.
Image of how Terry Hall used to appear on stage and TV with his lovable furry friend, Lenny the Lion. Lenny's famous catch phrase, 'Aw don't embawass me' caught on and he was a firm children's favourite in the 50's and 60's.
Terry's widow, Dee Hall, with Terry's sister at the unveiling on Middleton Road. Pictured with the Mayor of Oldham, Chadderton's Town Crier, and Chairman of Chadderton Historical Society,Mark Johnson, on the far left.
Chadderton Historical Society acknowledges with thanks, the photographs taken by Oldham Evening Chronicle.
The gathering before the unveiling, Dee Hall, Terry's widow and Terry's sister, Kathleen Behan, still living in Chadderton, and f amily members from far and wide to honour Terry. Members Chadderton Historical Society, Secretary Michael Lawson, Chairman Mark Johnson, the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Jim McArdle, Youth Mayor, Mohammed Adil. Chadderton's Town Crier and his retinue.
If of interest, the Chadderton Historical Society has a small Booklet about Terry Hall's life story.
After the unveiling, the family, and invited guests, were treated to a magnificent reception, culminating in the cutting of the celebration cake.
Photographs courtesy of John Johnson
Visit to Manchester Victoria Baths
On 6th June, Chadderton Historical members and friends visited this remarkable building, recently voted as worthy winner of the BBC's Restoration series. Our groups were guided around Manchester's Water Palace to see the results of the start of the revival of this historic edifice. Fund- raising is ongoing and the 'Friends' have various intitiatives to accomplish this.
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Members of the Chadderton Historical Society, admiring the stained Glass Angel of Purity.
Right the Ladies Bath as it is today.
One of the more unusual and educational, presumably for children, was the Mix'n'Match table illustrated left. The idea is to match the Tradesman with the ongoing work. For instance, "What trade would you need for Restoration of the Stained Glass Windows", and the answer would be 'Glazier'!When you have made a selection, a cross or a tick will appear, if you have got it right, hopefully a tick!
The Victoria Baths Trust was formed in 1993 and joined with the Friends of Victoria Baths to seek to restore at least the Turkish Baths and one of the swimming pools for public use.
Website: www.victoriabaths.org.uk
2008 events
Image courtesy of John Johnson
The Lights were switched on by Chaddy the Owl, and the winners of the competition; Ellie Faulkner, Tristan Jones, Amy Prince, and for the first time, a Prince and Princess were elected; Cyle Bell, and Claire Bradburn.
Photograph courtesy of the Oldham Advertiser.
Photograph courtesy of Arthur Chorley
As a new innovation the lamposts were decorated with animated Christmas images and hopefully we will expand on these next year.images courtesy of John Johnson
Image courtesty of Arthur Chorley.
Thanks should also be awarded to: |
Handmade cards, Elsie Lawson. |
Again the market was a great success, the atmosphere exciting, and all the stall-holders reported enthusastic purchasing of gifts, cards, souvenirs! Photographs courtesy of John Johnson
Lancashire Day 2008 *** *** ***
Because of prior commitments, Lancashire Day was celebrated on the 26th November instead of the traditional 27th November.
This year was doubly unusual as for the first time the new redesigned Lancashire Flag was on display, as above. People would remember the original flag was a white background.
The procession commenced from the Chadderton Town Hall steps with our Town Crier announcing the traditional Proclamation, to the People of the City and County of Palatine, and continued down Middleton Road, collecting supporters on the way. Finishing at ASDA Store, Chadderton.
Visit to Gorton Monastery
On 4th September 08 members of the Society visited the church and friary, known locally as Gorton Monastery. The Monastery is a 19th century former Franciscan friary built by the Franciscans between 1862 and 1867. The foundation stone of the church, designed by Edward Welby Pugin was laid in 1866, and building was completed in 1872.Supported by grants from a wide number of organisations the church was restored the project being completed in June 2007. Dubbed Manchester's Taj Mahal' it is believed to be one of the best examples high Victorian Gothic architecture in the world. Now used as a venue for conferences and community events, the setting is truly inspirational and fills the visitor with awe and admiration.
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- Further information can be obtained from their website: www.themonastery.co.uk.
Chadderton Day 2008
The Vikings Have landed at our annual Chadderton Day. And the kids loved it! They were demonstrating fighting with sword and shields, and a realistic show it was. But also they were showing real crafts and skills of their community.
Among the many sideshows, were Rock Puppets, pedal go-karting, Blue Crew Cheerleaders, and many more circus skill challenges.
Advice was available from First Choice Homes, the Fire Service about smoke alarms etc and police especially from Constable Cub and Community Police. Demonstrations were given by Broadway Stitchers of their tapestries. Chadderton Historical Society ran a Mill competition and a treasure hunt.
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Chadderton Area Committee
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The photograph below, shows Steve Smith, Manager of Parks and Open Spaces. The Mayor of Oldham Cllr, Ann Wingate, and members of the Friends of Foxdenton. 
Image with kind permission of the Oldham Chronicle. |
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Foxdenton has an excellent cafe, well maintained bowling green, childrens play park, sensory garden, tennis courts. The grounds and gardens are well maintained by the Authority. Additionally, focus for children and adults is provided by the Chainsaw artist, Richard James who recently Tree Sculptured the Heron aesops fable.  The Award Ceremony was held at Leeds Armoury on 26th July, attended by officers of the Council and four members of the Friends of Foxdenton Park. |
TOWNSFOLK CELEBRATE
CHADDERTON Foxdenton Hall and
Park 16th June 07 Our expectations
were rewarded for no sooner had our Town Crier, Reg Lord,
officially opened the event, Foxdenton Park filled with
laughing children, balloons, side shows, bouncy castles.
The Youth Buzz put in an appearance and activities were
arranged by Oldham Countryside Rangers and Play Action
Group. South Chadderton School radio station kept us up
to date with the proceedings. Chadderton Fire
station, and Police were on hand to show the kids what
they do: and for the rest of the afternoon the air was
filled with the noise of sirens and whoops of excitement
from the enthusiasts, young and old! The Mayor of
Oldham Councillor Ann Wingate and her Consort toured the
park and took particular interest in the Chadderton
Historical Stall. Community Council Champion Colin
McClaren also engaged in discussion with the Mayoral
party about this event. Manager
Chadderton Community Council, Mark Simmons, Councillors
Philip Rogers, Jeremy Sutcliffe, and Len Quinn, all
managed stalls, whilst Chadderton Historical Society ran
a treasure hunt, quiz and a Name the Griffin
competition. Additionally
there were football shootouts, demonstrations from the
Buckley Belles Dance Troupe, Broadway Stitchers Quilt
Making and Library Story Telling in the Hall, and ASDA
had its own Henna tattooing and Face painting. The
Foxdenton Hall Café was run by the Friends and
Barbeque run by Mark Simmons'wife! I asked
Michael Lawson, Secretary of the Chadderton Historical
Society, Why a June weekend: and found out it was all to
do with Wakes Week: 'For
a great many years 'Wakes' signified the time when rival
carts from different parts of Chadderton were taken to
the Parish Church in Oldham. The rushes were then
scattered on the floor of the church, the floor being
nothing more than compressed soil. In this way the rushes
added warmth for the congregation during the coming
year. After
the Second World War the Wakes week itself was
transferred to June commencing on the penultimate
Saturday and ultimately becoming a weeks holiday. It was
officially abolished in 1991' . If you
live fairly locally, but didn't manage to get to
Chadderton Day, there are plenty of opportunities to
visit Foxdenton Hall and Park. The Friends of Foxdenton
have worked very hard and have a full Programme of Events
for the rest of the Year. The Hall is now open for
bookings for small events, christenings, coming of age,
retirements etc, and even weddings. Imagine the
photographic opportunity! In order to book for an event,
please email Gill Stevenson at : p.stevenson50@ntlworld.com
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For further information of this very successful event, please accessthe Christmas lights page.
Christmas Lights
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The Buckley Belles at the beginning of their routine. They gave a magnificent energetic show worthy of any professional performance.
Youth Football team before penalty shoot out .
Balloon & Badgemaking in Progress.
St. Herbert's Amateur Dramatic and Entertainments Society
S H A D E S
FUTURE PRODUCTION: Ticket prices are:-
Wed - Thurs:- £6.00 Adults and £4.00 Concessions.
Fri - Sat:- £6.00 (No Concessions).
Tickets available from the St. Herbert's Parish Centre, or telephone 624 5856
================================================== Shades have been nominated for a NODA award for their production of Aladdin which was their production over Christmas 2004/05.
NODA's recognise the best amateur productions across the North West of England and North Wales.
Acknowledgements: Information provided by the Advertiser.
Christmas Lights switch-on Please access the Christmas Lights page, for full details of the very successful event by the Youth of Chadderton.
On Tuesday 15th November,2005, Members of the Chadderton Area Christmas Lights Sub Group were on hand to plant the first living Christmas Tree. Christmas Lights Switch-on to take place on 25th November at 7 00p.m at Chadderton Town Hall, procession from the Chadderton Precinct at 6.30p.m.The picture shows Area Committee member Julie Kirkham planting the tree, with Area Manager, Mark Simmons and Michael Lawson, Secretary, Enid Johnson, from Chadderton Historical Society, watching.
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Mill Architect is HonouredWednesday 29th September 2004 |
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Bare Trees Community Wind Band.
Triumph for Chadderton.
After receiving two highly commended awards for the last two years, this year Bare Trees were over the moon about receiving an Outstanding Performance Award at the National Festival for Youth at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
The Band is made up with pupils from Bare Trees Primary School, and older pupils whe have now moved to the Secondary School, altogether 40 members. The band also has dancers, sisters Danielle and Gemma Wilson, who gave a spirited dance to the "Stars and Stripes"
Copies of the CD of the music played by Baretrees Band are available from the school, telephone number 0161 620 8121.
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Lancashire
Day Chadderton
Christmas Lights ------------------------------------------------- Chadderton's Town Crier (Reg Lord, a member of
Chadderton Historical Society), ushered people from
Chadderton Precinct at 6.45 to arrive at Chadderton Town
Hall for 7 p.m. Also a Father Christmas was in
attendance. The Town Crier introduced Andy
Ritchie who was greeted very enthusiastically. A full programme of Christmas music and carols was
provided by North Chadderton High School Band
and a specially formed Brownie & Guide
Association, Christmas Choir sang popular Carols. Refreshments were provided in the Town Hall Ballroom
provided by Local Businesses and members of the Area
Committee Christmas Lights Working Party. The Lights were extended to the Chadderton Sports
Centre, and hopefully next year, the Library will be
included. This Noticeboard was
displayed outside the Town Hall during the extent of the
Christmas lights 2004. It was donated by Barry Duckworth
Signs who also did the Fascia Merry
Christmas. The Chadderton Area Committee also extends its
thanks to all who have so generously and enthusiastically
donated their time and energy to making this year's
switch-on such an overwhelming success. We can only get
better. Reg Lord, Chadderton's, now official Town Crier,
who lives in Chadderton, and is a Salford University
Lecturer in Accountancy, was interviewed. In answer to a
question from Jo Kearsley, he replied, "We felt
for a while there was a need for events within the
township to be remembered for the cultures and
traditions that go on". Firstly, it was an
one-off, and Reg Lord volunteered for the first
Lancashire Day celebrated by Chadderton Historical
Society, 27th November 2002. Since then, it has grown and he has now received
his first stipend- Two Fat Hens ever y Feast of St
Chad's on 2nd March. to the people of the
ancient township of Chadderton, within the hundredth of
Salford in the historic county of
Lancaster, Know ye that this day
November 27th in the year of our Lord two thousand and
three, the fifty-first year of
reign of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,Duke of
Lancaster, is Lancashire Day. Let this day ever mark
the people's pleasure in the excellent distinction of
True Lancastrians, proud of the Red Rose, and loyal to
our sovereign Duke, God Bless Lancashire,
and God Save The Queen, Duke of
Lancaster, And so with the ringing of the traditional bell,
and the Loyal Toast, the interview came to a
close. Jo Kearsley later said, she really enjoyed Chadderton
with its individual style and willing volunteers.
Shirley
Hamer, a co-opted member of the
Chadderton Area Committee, was the
next to be interviewed, and in answer to Jo
Kearsley' s query. agreed that Chadderton's
Area Committee , unlike most committees was
not 'boring', and in fact just the
opposite. 'It is a Committee where people
from the general public all attend. We get
ideas from the general public about what they
would love from Chadderton, to make the place
a more pleasant place to live, happier, and
brighter for all groups, whether they be
young or old.' A member of the public came up
with the idea for the Christmas lights. In
answer to the question, '"Oldham is only up
the road, why have the Chadderton
lights?". Shirley replied that "Oldham wasn't
Chadderton'" and "all these little townships
in the Borough of Oldham, have their own
identity and we thought we should have our
own festivities" So it has gone from strength
to strength, Each year Chadderton will extend
the lights, all from donations from local
businesses and the Area Committee adds its
backing . "In the dark days of Winter, it is
so beautiful to see these lights and
eventually we are hoping the whole of
Chadderton Town will be ablaze with
illuminations". Shirley emphasised that the
Christmas Lights were the most public
spirited of the suggestions and advertised
the Switch-on 21st November, 2003, when Andy
Ritchie, the well known and very popular
football personality would be officiating.
Shirley invited any members of the public who
wish to attend, to come and can promise a
great night out. Jo Kearsley then
went on to ask Shirley about the Chadderton
Calendar, again brought to the Area Committee
by a member of the public, each page/month
being sponsored by Local Businesses and
Authorities. Even the police have sponsored a
page, which can only be good for community
relations. Shirley was very enthusiastic
about the Community Police
involvement. Of course the
Chadderton Area Committee is just not about
Christmas Lights and Calendars, members of
the Public come forward about their concerns
for their local area. Subjects such as
Litter, Dog Fouling, Roadworks,
Motorway Network, Traffic Noise, Parks and
their upkeep, Waste Collection, Markets,
are frequent items on the agenda.
Also of course, local organisations can apply
for grants to help with their
projects. Organised By
'Churches together in Chadderton', the event
proved a great success on a day when the sun shone
brilliantly. Photograph by kind permission of John
Johnson
November
27th was celebrated in style by
Chaddertonians proud of their Lancastrian
heritage. The Town Crier, Reg Lord, led
the procession through the centre of the
town, reading the 'Lancashire
Proclamation' at various points,
commencing at the Town Hall steps. As in
previous years, shoppers and bystanders
were just as keen to acknowledge their
allegiance to their real county -that of
the Red
Rose!
21st November
2003
A well known
sports personality, Andy Ritchie, formerly Oldham Latics,
Player Manager, switched on the Chadderton
Lights.
On 28th October 2003, the GMR bus parked in
Chadderton Precinct to interview local people.
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah,
Oh Yeah,
Altogether, it was
a most successful event , and Jo Kearsley
suggested it may be an idea to come to
Chadderton, twice a year.
April 26th
2003
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