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Who's watching the bands this Friday ?

Tameside South Scout District AGM 2019
The Scouts of Denton and Hyde areas held their Annual General Meeting at the Headquarters of 1st Haughton Green Scout Group. The Chair of the District, Sandra Marston, welcomed all the leaders and the Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Denise Ward, her Consort, Councillor David McNally, and Ken Marks, the Deputy County Commissioner GME. The District Commissioner, Liz Rowles, presented the Annual Report of the activities that the vario...us sections had done during the year. These included swimming galas for Scouts and Cubs, 5-a-side football competitions, Beaver and Cubs trips to Magna and Gulliver's World. Other trips included visits to Blackpool Zoo. Cycling lessons and trips to Total Adrenalin, night hikes over Crowden to achieve the Expedition Challenge Badge. Taking part in the Jurassic International Camp in Dorset, visiting Brownsea Island, the site of the first scout camp held by Baden-Powell. Another group visited the Chamboree International Camp in Cheshire. Camping also took place more locally at Dunham Massey Scout Camp, Ashworth Valley Scout Camp and Boarfold, the district campsite. During the year 2 Queen Scout Awards were awarded to two Network members of the District. Mr A Arrowsmith, a representative of the Rotary Club of Denton and Audenshaw presented the District with a cheque towards the cost of the Scouts going to the World Jamboree later in the year. Ken Marks presented long service awards to Susan Hulley, 6th Denton, 30 years; Graham Hulley, 6th Denton, 25 years; Thomas Taylor, 1st Dane Bank, 10 years; Katie McCarthy, 1st Broadbottom, 5 years; Wood Beads were presented to Heather Proctor of 3rd Gee Cross Scout Group. He congratulated them all and thanked them for their hard work and service. If you would like to help in Scouting please contact Alan Fish at: alan.fish@ntscouts.org.uk or phone on 07931 765120.
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100 YEARS OF JOY After receiving serious injuries in WW1, John William Greaves (know as Jack), returned to Hyde and invested in a set of roundabouts. He lived on Norbury St (where the Mall now stands), with wife Amanda and daughter Lily. This was very convenient to having the roundabouts on Hyde Market Place. The roundabouts had 12 horses on rods, boats to sit in and 6 peacocks were soon added. The roundabout was hand turned, a wheel with a handle to get momentum. Daughter L...ily married Bill Cooke, so they became known as Cooke's Roundabouts, when John's health deteriorated. As well as Hyde, another set was run on Ashton Market. The Hyde one was built up on Thursday, ready for the Saturday market (the only market day back then) and taken down before Sunday morning. Rides were one penny, the rent being six shillings. In time the roundabout was allowed to remain in place, being covered by a tarpaulin when not in use. Bill passed away in 1934, when his son Gordon and daughter Pat helped their mum keep it going. One fine weekend Lily opened Friday and set a trend, with other stalls soon joining her. Market expansion brought competition from Seddon's of Ashton, whose roundabout was the other side of the market, swing boats also being introduced. When the Corporation wanted to open the market on Wednesdays, it was Lily they asked to get it started. Bill joined the Showman's Guild, using a stripped-out Leyland bus to transport his roundabouts to local fairs on. Another roundabout was bought, featuring the toys we see today. Renovation work was done over winter in two former stable buildings (where Clarendon and Donneybrook surgeries now stand). During WW2 the roundabouts still operated, without music, a Mr. Wood helping the family. After the war, a famous painting by Harry Rutherford of Hyde Market, actually featured Seddon's roundabout as Cooke's roundabout was elsewhere on tour at the time. The original 12 horses were sold, possibly ending up in a German museum. Pat's son Bill gradually became involved as a teenager. Her brother Gordon married, having a daughter, Gillian, and a son, Gordon jnr., who you now see manning the roundabout today. Come and join Gordon on July 6th, when he will hand turn the roundabout for one day only. An electric motor was fitted many years ago, the motor once being used in a submarine to raise and lower the telescope. We wish all the family a happy 100th anniversary, with huge thanks for their dedication to Hyde Market.
Andy Richardson
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FUNDRAISERS INVADE OLDHAM
On April 27th Hyde Fundraisers joined the fun at the Oldham Library Bookmark Festival. The group brought characters from Planet Of The Apes, Star Wars and Dr Who to the venue where visitors could also make their own sonic screwdrivers, attend a mask making presentation and try greenscreen photography. This month, on June 15th, Hyde Fundraisers return to Ashton town centre for the popular community event ‘Amazing Ashton’.
... Images courtesy Oldham Library
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THE BANDS ARE BACK
On Whit Friday (June 14) Tameside will once again be hosting the hugely popular brass band contests. There will be 11 taking place across the borough, all organised by volunteers under the aegis of the Friends of Whit Friday Band Committees. Cllr Leanne Feeley, Tameside Council's executive member with responsibility for culture, commented: "These contests, which began in the 1880s, have rightly become known as the greatest free show on earth. Thanks to some... very dedicated volunteers they have expanded from their original base in Stalybridge and Mossley and spread right across the borough. "Nothing sums up the nine towns of Tameside more than the sound of brass which comes from deep within our industrial soul. The Whit Friday band contests are the jewel in the crown of Tameside's cultural events and it's no wonder they attract such huge crowds year after year." To have a chance of being crowned champions, bands must perform at a minimum of six contests. As well as demanding proof of musical prowess, the evening also tests bands' discipline, stamina and organisational skills. Defending champions Foden's have won the overall contest 16 times in the last 19 years, but they are guaranteed a difficult time if they are to defend the Rose Bowl. Adam Pickles, chair of FOWFBBC added: "Whether you've been before or not, the contests are an unbelievably exciting event. You never know which bands will be out and about on the circuit. With support from Tameside Council, the individual contests, businesses and an army of volunteers, it really is an evening to remember." Contests: Broadoak: Ashton RUFC, St Albans Avenue, Gambrel Bank, Ashton, OL6 8TU - 4.30 to 11pm. Carrbrook: Carr Rise, Carrbrook, SK15 3NY - 4 to 11pm. Denton: Denton Cricket Club, Egerton Street, M34 3PB - 4.15 to 11.15pm. Droylsden: Bush Inn, Moorside Street, M43 7HL - 4.30 to 11pm. Dukinfield Albion: Albion pub, 66 Jeffreys Drive, SK16 4BZ - 4 to 11pm. Heyrod: John Street, SK15 3BW - 4.30 to 11pm. Hurst Village: Ashton United FC, Surrey Street, OL6 8DY - 4.30 to 10.30pm. Mossley: Mossley FC, Seel Park, Market Street, OL5 0ES - 4.30 to 10pm. Stalybridge Celtic: Bower Fold, Mottram Road, SK15 2RT - 4.30 to 11.15pm. Stalybridge Labour: New Stalybridge Labour Club, Acres Lane, SK15 2EG - 4.30 to 11pm. Tame Valley: Tame Valley Hotel, Park Road, Dukinfield, SK16 5LX - 4.15 to 11pm. Bands and followers are able to keep abreast of events throughout the evening via: Twitter @WhitFridayBrass and by using the hashtag #WhitBrass19 Facebook @WhitFridayContest. Full information and prize breakdowns can be found at www.tamesidebrassbands.org
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AMAZING ASHTON IS BACK
Ashton Town Team, in partnership with Tameside Markets, are delighted to present this year’s community event for the town centre – Amazing Ashton. On Saturday June 15th Ashton Market ground will host a variety of charities and community groups raising awareness of their organisations and the services they provide. Those attending include Willow Wood Hospice celebrating their 20th anniversary, Tameside Scouts, Cancer Warriors, Blood Bikes and the group... Spotlight Outreach who support the homeless.
The stage area will also be a focal point for entertainers and demonstrations from local groups such as the popular Sitsiam Camp martial arts.
Attractions will include a dinosaur show and wandering musicians around the town centre during the day. As with the last two events there will also be characters from the volunteers of Hyde Fundraisers providing photo opportunities around the town centre. There will be chance to meet Darth Vader, face Planet Of The Apes, pose with classic Doctor Who characters and dance with Disney favourites too!
Any local organisations who would like to get involved can email garry@fabem.co.uk
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A great opportunity to meet some of Tameside's charities and community groups

COLLEGE THANKS BUSINESSES FOR SUPPORT
On Wednesday May 1st staff from Tameside College welcomed local businesses at Tameside One to mark their appreciation for giving work experience opportunities. This event was a great opportunity for leading employers from all industry sectors to meet staff and students from Tameside College & Clarendon Sixth Form College, and to express an interest in becoming involved in education/business links. Introduced by Jackie Moores, the College Principal, she emphasized the important contribution that local businesses make by giving placements to students to help them develop their careers in a range of fields.

CHARITY MATCH SCORES OVER £4000
On Saturday May 25th Hyde United hosted the annual football fundraiser in memory of Riley and Radley, the two premature baby boys who passed away in 2017 , raising money for the amazing charity Once upon a Smile! The match featured Salford Saxons comprising stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Love Island battling the Once Upon A Smile team. The event, managed by the ‘help a good cause’ team also included fundraising stalls and a visit by Stormtroopers keeping order on the day!