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Bruce Hart, a keen photographer from Weaver Drive in Bury, is celebrating a £500 windfall after winning a competition organised by Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Bury.
Now Bruce, age 37, has his pick of the stores at the Centre. Top of his most wanted list was a Nikon digital camera from Curry’s Digital and a new autumn wardrobe for himself and girlfriend Rachel.
Colin Nichol, Centre Manager of the Mill Gate said: “This was a very popular competition because winners could choose vouchers from their favourite shops. As the new season collections arrive, it is a good time to go on a spending spree.”
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Award Winning Holly Mount
by Amanda Killelea
Hurstwoods are celebrating after scooping a prestigious property award.
The Bolton-based firm won a Daily Mail Property Award for its Holly Mount development in Rawtenstall, named best development in Lancashire by the judges.
"Holly Mount is a landmark building in Rossendale and we knew from the outset that a residential scheme in its shadow would have to be something special," said Norman Howson, Senior Contracts Manager.
"All our team works incredibly hard to ensure the highest standards to which Hurstwood is synonymous. These family homes offer the very highest quality and well deserve the title of 'Best development in Lancashire'. We are over the moon for receive this accolade"
Holly Mount is a development of 12 three bedroom stone town houses which are all in keeping with the external style and finish of Holly Mount House. A further phase will see the construction of two blocks of ten apartments, at the rear of the mansion building.
The town houses were completed in August this year, the semis will be finished this autumn and completion of the apartment blocks is expected for next year.
The award will be presented at a glittering gala dinner to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 31st October.
And the success story doesn't end there - every five-star winner's entry will then be re-examined to determine who is to go forwards for the ultimate World's Best Award. These outstanding international accolades will be announced at a grand presentation dinner in America on November 10th.
Non Uniform Day
by Amanda Killelea
Footballer Philip Neville is inviting schools to take part in a non-uniform day with a difference.
Schools that join Wear What U Want Day on Friday October 10 will be in with a chance of winning £1,000 of sports equipment and a flying helicopter visit by the footballer himself.
Last year's event was a huge success raising thousands of pounds for the New Children's Hospital Appeal of which Everton captain Phil and his wife Julie are patrons.
When the hospital opens it will be the largest children's hospital in the UK, benefitting more than 150,000 children from as far north as Cumbria, North Wales and down to Stoke.
Phil said: "We hope that with the support of as many schools as possible we can raise thousands of pounds in aid of the New Children's Hospital Appeal to help make this fantastic new hospital the very best it can be."
JD Sports have donated £1,000 of sports equipment which will be won by one of the schools taking part.
Also, on the day of the event, Phil and Julie will be doing a whistle-stop helicopter tour of some specially selected schools where Phil will hold a special question and answer session with the pupils.
All they ask is that children taking part in the event donate a pound each to the appeal in return for being able to ditch their school uniform for the day and wear what they want.
To get your school involved all you have to do is ask your teacher to contact the appeal team for more details. The Appeal will provide stickers and posters to help the school promote the day.
For more information - 0161 276 4522 or www.newchildrenshospitalappeal.org.uk
Family History Guide
A new guide providing useful hints and tips about researching family history is now available from libraries across Bury.
The new book, ‘Routes – a guide to family history in the Bury area’ has been put together by the Libraries and Archives team to provide information on how to go about researching a family tree. The guide contains practical advice and a list of sources individuals can consult to find out information. For example, details about the census, Poor Law records, parish records and local historical newspapers are included. The guide provides information about material which is available in local libraries or at the local archives as well as online resources which may help further research.
The guide costs £5 and is available from Bury libraries - 0161 253 5871.
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