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New owner of The Major Sam Gibbs – Episode 155

November 12, 2019 by Lee 3 Comments

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Sam has a bright future planned for The Major

Sam Gibbs and her husband Christian took over The Major in Ramsbottom on the 4th of November and before that happened Sam got in touch and I said I’d love to have her on the show.

Not only is The Major a popular local pub, it’s one of the first pubs I ever went to in Ramsbottom and I know lots of the regulars are keen to see what they have planned.

Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir with Karen Lindop – Episode 154

November 5, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

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Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir launches

Having launched just last week, the Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir is fresh and looking for children to come and have a go.

I talk to Karen Lindop on the podcast this week and she tells me that the Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir was created when one of the children basically asked Karen to put it together as she was not old enough to join the adult choir.

Karen tells me that the hope is that the children will be able to join in the performance near Christmas and as such, the sooner you join the quicker you’ll be able to learn the songs.

The choir is for children aged from 7 to 13 and it takes place at St Andrews Church on Tuesday nights during term time from 5:15pm until 6:15pm, you can drop your child off, go have a coffee/wine or even a shop and come back an hour later.

It’s just £6 per session or you can block book 4 sessions for £20.

You can call or TXT Karen on 07957 814 298 or you can email her at karenlindop95@gmail.com to get more information.

The Hungry Duck joins Levanter with Michelin recognition – Episode 153

October 20, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

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This month saw the Hungry Duck receive a Michelin Plate Award but what exactly IS a Michelin Plate award?

Now, I’m sure you’ll have heard of the much coveted Michelin Star (which Manchester has received for the first time in 40 years). Before I get to the Plate though, did you know, according to Lookers, Michelin stars originated when the Michelin brothers in France, in order to encourage drivers to travel further, and by thus wearing down more tyres, rated restaurants that people should go out of their way for. Cunning.

The Michelin Plate is the symbol for those restaurants that have neither a star nor a Bib Gourmand. For restaurants, being in the selection is the sign of very good food, and the Michelin Plate is the symbol for that.

The Plate is the third award that Michelin have on offer in addition to the star and the Bib Gourmand. Speaking of the Bib Gourmand, The Hearth of the Ram actually received this award in 2016, and as for the Plate award, not only does The Hungry Duck have one, but Levanter does too. I believe Levanter received theirs in 2018.

Michelin Recognised Ramsbottom Restaurants

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World Mental Health Day, Chris’s Story

October 10, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

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You may have read the article recently featuring local resident Chris Dixon and how Bury Adult Learning Service helped him in his recent journey.

What the article didn’t go into too much was the journey in detail, on World Mental Health Day Chris has been brave enough to share his story, please do take the opportunity to listen if you can and share.

This is Chris’s story.

If you have issues with mental health, support is available and you can get in touch with various national organisations listed on the Mental Health Foundation site.

Chris mentions a variety of local organisations and groups in his story, some of which are:

Bury Healthy Minds
RammyMen
Street Soccer Academy

Above all, Chris’s message is:

There is help out there, there is empathetic, understanding, respectful, kind and humble people who will listen.
Please don’t suffer in silence like I did for so many years. Remember, it takes strength to talk, it isn’t weakness. You’re worthwhile, you matter, you’re not alone.
Chris Dixon

The Rake Hill Climb Returns – Episode 152

October 6, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

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The Rake Hill Climb is back! Yes, it means the road will be closed, no it won’t still be closed on Monday and yes you should stop when it says road closed.

A new business, Wisteria Nails & Beauty opens in Ramsbottom.

Did you manage to get to see Ramsbottom – 200 years in Pictures this weekend? I’m going to try to, with a two year old, so wish me (and the pictures) luck.