Firefighters Called To Milnrow Barn Blaze

Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service responded to a high number of duplicate calls about a blaze that could be seen from the M62 in Milnrow.

The fire, a barn on Newfield Head Lane, was "well alight" when fire crews arrived just before 11pm on Thursday 23rd April 2015 and at its height around 25 firefighters and officers were in attendance.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using hose reels and a high pressure lance.

Watch Manager Tony Morgan, who was in charge of the incident initially, said: “We were greeted with a well alight barn and worked quickly to get water on to it.

“Wearing breathing apparatus we used hoses at first and then we applied the lance to stop the fire from growing to the other side of the barn.”

The incident was scaled down to two fire engines in the early hours of the morning and one crew will remain in attendance while fire investigation is carried out.

Source: GMFRS

Absolute Precision Makes All The Difference For Holroyd's

Milnrow-based Holroyd Precision Ltd is today celebrating being named as a winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

Holroyd received the award for International Trade, having achieved year-on-year growth in exports. It was given in recognition of the company’s achievements in developing new markets globally, creating new machine tool technologies with particular focus on those markets, and for Holroyd’s considerable successes in exporting its highly specialised grinding and milling machines to organisations around the world. Over the last few months alone, Holroyd has secured export orders worth in excess of £7 million.

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s Awards. Holroyd therefore joins an elite group of companies that have been recognised as deserving winners in what is a particularly significant year.

Extremely proud and honoured
“We are extremely proud and honoured to have won what is clearly the UK’s most prestigious business award,” comments Holroyd Precision’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tony Bannan. “In securing the award, we were able to demonstrate significant growth in

overseas trade, something that was achieved in spite of challenging global trading conditions. I would like to thank our staff here in Rochdale and our various support teams globally for the hard work and dedication that has made winning the Queen’s Award possible.”

Investment in technologies, research and people
Holroyd’s recent £3 million development of the Zenith 400 helical profile grinding machine – a truly groundbreaking technology that has already resulted in orders from the USA, China and Germany – is just one example of its commitment to investment.

The company also has a long track record of investing in young people at its Rochdale HQ and for ongoing research into milling and grinding technologies at postgraduate and post-doctoral level. When developing new machine tools, such as the Zenith 400, Holroyd is also acutely aware of the importance of minimising environmental impact as much as fulfilling the needs of its customers.

A year of successes
Over the past 12 months, Holroyd Precision Ltd has secured a number of high profile business accolades. In February 2014, the company was the proud recipient of the Greater China Business Award for the North West. Also, in the same month, one of Holroyd’s young engineers was presented with the respected AMTRI scholarship at the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) awards dinner. In June 2014, the business was then identified as one of twenty up and coming medium-sized subsidiaries of foreign companies in the inaugural Sunday Times PA Consulting Inward Investment Track. Finally, in November 2014, Holroyd was named as Apprentice Employer of the Year in the prestigious Rochdale Business Awards.

For more information about Holroyd’s achievements, please visit: http://bit.ly/HolroydQueensAward2015

Gas Repairs Infront Of The Library

Councillor Martin Rodgers wanted to update all Milnrow & Newhey residents on the roadworks infront of Milnrow Library. 

Martin said "these are necessary repairs to the gas main and will move towards the motorway in the next few weeks." He also explained that the repairs were a necessary precaution due to reports of a strong smell of gas in the area.

Pennines Business And Township Forum

Guest Speaker Cathy Burger will be attending the next meeting of the Pennines Business and Tourism Forum on Monday 20th April at the Bella Vista Restaurant, Wildhouse Lane, Milnrow.

The meeting commences at 6pm with a Chicken Stroganoff tea (vegetarian option available) for which there will be charge of £10.

Our guest speaker, Cathy Burger who as Huddersfield Town Centre Manager developed the Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival from a 10 stall event into the largest of its kind in the north of England with 150,000 people attending in 2013, and has now formed events consultancy Food festivals Ltd will provide us with much to think about as we seek to develop our food festivals here in the Pennines Township.

The Forum is grateful to local company Molesworth Bright and Clegg who are sponsoring this, our Annual General Meeting.

The Pennine Business & Tourism Forum is a volunteer body made up from representatives of local businesses, councillors and interested individuals with the aim of helping businesses to identify and develop opportunities, including understanding the value of using local distinctiveness in marketing the Pennines Township.

Further Information
For further information please contact Nick Andrews, Secretary, Pennines Business and Tourism Forum on Tel 01706 379252 / 07880 335437 or email at astarmaniac@btinternet.com.

One Step At A Time

May is National Walking Month a campaign promoting the environmental and health benefits of walking - “Walk to Work Week” and “Walk to School Week” will also take place as part of the month.

Local fitness expert Karen Austin is encouraging the people of Milnrow to integrate walking into their own exercise regime to increase their well-being.

With Britain becoming more inactive than ever and over a quarter of the UK’s adults obese with the numbers rising Karen believes it’s key that people do one of the simplest exercises available to everyone.

Karen from Milnrow says, “I know a lot of clients who live in walking distance to where we work out but drive here to work out and then drive back home again. It’s a simple step to take to think: ‘Do I have to drive or is it in walking distance?’ if it is then you should definitely walk.”

“Walking 10 thousand steps a day is a great place to start your new fitness regime it’s the best way back into fitness if you’ve been pregnant, ill or are currently very overweight and need a place to start fresh.”

For more information on how to get back into shape contact Karen at karen@topazfitnessacademy.com

Fun Dog Show Packs Out Park

 Around 120 pooches and their owners braved a soggy end to the afternoon on Sunday 12th April in Milnrow Memorial Park. Dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages turned out in force to enter categories such as ‘Waggiest Tale’ and ‘Dog that looks most like their owner’.

Organised by the Friends of Milnrow Park, the event had a slightly more serious side with stalls from Manchester Dog Trust and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, informing people about their work and offering a free chipping service on the day.

Sue Hancox, who organised the event, commented “I am so pleased with the turn out, we were honestly expecting half these numbers, so it just goes to show what a great original idea it was for local people. I have been amazed at the variety of dogs we have in the local area and how well behaved everyone was. The dogs weren't too bad either!”

Local Liberal Democrat campaigner Andy Kelly said “It was a pleasure to come and help out today, The Friends group do some sterling work throughout the year, whether it’s this, the skate park or some of eth natural heritage projects planned for next year. They ought to be very proud of their achievements.”

The overall winner of the show was Rex, who won trophies, certificates, toys, chews and a portrait voucher.

Anyone wishing to join with the Friends of Milnrow Memorial Park can do so by calling Ian Rigby on 07906 086370 . You can join the Facebook group by searching ‘Friends of Milnrow Park.’

3 Things To Do In Milnrow This Weekend

There's plenty going on this weekend around Milnrow to keep you entertained, here's 3 that have already been featured by MO this week.

Saturday 11th April 2015

Danny Dearden at The Gallows pub launch night
Local lad, Danny Dearden, of X-Factor 2014 Judges Houses fame is performing at The Gallows pub this Saturday (11th April 2015). The gig will be part of The Gallows launch night which will also include a free buffet.

Time: 9pm onwards
Venue: The Gallows pub, Kiln Lane

Sunday 12th April 2015

Milnrow Fun Dog Show

If you think you have the most handsome hound or prettiest pooch, your four-legged friend has the waggiest tail, you bear a striking resemblance to your canine or you think you can take star prize in the Musical Sit competition, then make your way to Milnrow Memorial Park on Sunday 12 April, and show everyone how ‘woof-derful’ you and your dog are.

Time: 12-3pm
Venue: Milnrow Memorial Park

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market comes to Milnrow Cricket Club in April (Sunday 12th). Running between 1 and 3pm, the market provides large savings on quality, gently used babies' and children’s toys, clothes and equipment.

Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Milnrow Cricket Club

If you are running any events in Milnrow, Newhey or Ogden and you would like to feature on Milnrow Online please email details to hello@milnrowonline.co.uk.

Danny Dearden Performs At The Gallows Launch Night

Local lad, Danny Dearden, of X-Factor 2014 Judges Houses fame is performing at The Gallows pub this Saturday (11th April 2015). The gig will be part of The Gallows launch night which will also include a free buffet.

Danny is currently on a UK Schools Tour, performing to thousands of students per day and giving advice about Cyber Bullying on behalf of the charity 'Life Skills Education'. He continues to write and record his own music and perform up and down the UK at various events building his profile.

Date: Saturday 11th April 2015
Time: 9pm onwards
Venue: The Gallows pub, Kiln Lane

LOUD Children's Easter Party This Friday!

Looking for something fun to do this Friday with your children? Look no further than the LOUD Easter Party at LOUD Studios, Albert Mill with BK Dance.

Councillors Advice Bureau

Councillors Brett, Butterworth and Rodgers will be hosting their monthly Advice Bureau at Butterworth Hall in Milnrow between 10-11am this Saturday (11th April).

Councillor Martin Rodgers explained that the councillors are hoping to knock on every door in Milnrow, Newhey and Ogden however there will always be people not in during their canvasing and the Advice Bureau provides a time and space for residents to express their concerns.

RKT Trust Brings A Night Of Comedy To Milnrow

The RKT Trust is hosting a night of fun and laughter at Milnrow Cricket Club on Thursday 16th April.

The evening, with Andrew Ryan, will feature 3 top comedy acts.

A little about Andrew...
Irishman Andrew Ryan made his comedy circuit debut in 2008 when he spontaneously entered an open mic contest. Fast forward to 2015 and he is now one of the most exciting talents in recent years; in demand as an act and an MC at the biggest comedy clubs across the UK & Ireland.

Andrew’s quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural observational stand up. He performed his debut hour show ‘Ryanopoly’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012, receiving rave reviews (‘Illuminating debut ★★★★’ – The Metro). In 2014 he returned with his latest show ‘The Life of Ryan’ playing to packed out rooms (‘Going to be a huge star ★★★★’ – Timeout). In 2015 he will be at the Edinburgh Festival with his latest show ‘Perfectly Inadequate’.

He has performed stand-up on BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Best of the Edinburgh Festival Live on BBC3 & Live at The Comedy Store for Comedy Central. Alex Zane’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ for London Live.

Andrew has also contributed to World Cup’s 50 Greatest Moments & Bafta’s Red Carpet television shows on BBC3 in 2014.           

For Tickets and further information: nielshelmerdine@meadowscare.co.uk or 07773 775396

Venue: Milnrow Cricket Club
Date: Thursday 16th April 2015
Time: Doors 19:00 Start 20:00
Tickets: £10

Manchester TFC Are Looking For New Squad Members

Manchester Table Football Club are looking for new squad members and everyone welcome.

The club meet at Tunshill Golf Club, Milnrow and play between 7:30pm - 10pm on the first and last Tuesday of each month. Its free to play and the current squad ranges in age between 22 and 64.

All ages and abilities are welcome with free tuition and equipment available for new players.

The club is an official FISTF and English Subbuteo Association club that compete across the UK and Europe.

For further information or to join the club contact the Club Captain, Danny Lilley, through the Manchester TFC website.