While every effort is made to ensure that the following information is correct, I cannot be held responsible for any errors, date/time changes or cancellations.

Please check with the organisers of the event for confirmation.

September 2003

Open Sailing Day
7th - Sunday( 10am - 1pm )  
Worsley Model Boat Club members will be sailing steam, wind and electric powered boats on the reservoir. Watch, bring your own or just chat to members.
Venue: Blackleach Country Park, Hilltop Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden.
Contact: Norman Fletcher    0161 793 0662
Price: Free

The Cotton Mills of Walkden
10th - Wednesday( 2pm )
Venue: Guild Hall, Guild Avenue, Walkden.
Contact: Ann Monaghan    0161 736 1595
Price: £1

Heritage Open Day - St Mark's Church
13th - Saturday & 14th - Sunday( 10am - 4pm ) 
Probably Sir George Gilbert Scott's finest church - including glass by Burne Jones and old flemish windows. Tours of the church and/or bell room can be arranged in advance.
Venue: St Mark's Church, Worsley Brow, Worsley.
Contact:    0161 790 2362
Price: Free

Heritage Open Day - Worsley Methodist Church
13th - Saturday( 10am - 3pm ) & 14th - Sunday( 2pm - 5pm ) 
The oldest Methodist Church in the district.
Venue: Worsley Methodist Church, Barton Lane, Worsley.
Contact: Paul Hassall    0161 790 5164
Price: Free

Sixty Acres of History
14th - Sunday( 2pm )
Taking in the site of Worsley New Hall Gardens and the former Kitchen Garden (now Worsley Hall Garden centre).
Venue: Meet at Worsley Hall Garden Centre, Leigh Road, Worsley.
Contact: Ann Monaghan    0161 736 1594
Price: Adults £2    Children Free

Myths and Legends
17th - Wednesday( 10.30am - 12.30pm )  
Where did plants get their wonderful names from? And what natural uses were they put to before 'Boots' came along? Find out interesting and unusual facts about trees and flowers on a stroll around the Blackleach. Please wear suitable clothes and bring a packed lunch.
Venue: Blackleach Country Park, Hilltop Road, off Bolton Road, Walkden.
Contact:    0161 790 7746
Price: Free

The Mills of Boothstown
17th - Wednesday( 7.45pm )
Venue: Boothstown Community Centre, Stansfield Drive, Boothstown.
Contact: Ann Monaghan    0161 736 1594
Price: £1

November 2003

The Old Warke Dam Society AGM
19th - Wednesday( 8pm - 9.30pm )  
The Annual General Meeting of The Old Warke Dam Society. If you are a member please come along. If you would like more information about the society, or would like to become a member, please visit:-
www.oldwarke.org.uk 
Venue :  Worsley Court House, Barton Road, Worsley.