Don’t forget the return of Prestwich Clough Day, this year Sunday 22 August 2021. The event normally takes place in May to mark the anniversary of the parkland which was gifted to the people of Prestwich 115 years ago. A whole host of entertainment, activities, stalls and attractions will be available. The event is on […]

Organisers of the Asda Foundation Bury Running festival have announced that the event will run virtually this year, with free entries available to all current entrants. Following the postponement of the event from 2020, Bury Council alongside partners Run For All has confirmed that the event will run virtually this year ahead of the festival’s big […]

See below some of the most significant roadworks for August. All major roadworks this month seem to fall on Bury New Road………… The full list can be searched here.  Bury New Road (junction with Kings Road) – multi-way signals 7-8 August 2021 (United Utilities)Bury New Road (near the junction with what was Warwick Street) – multi-way signals 6-10 […]

As more and more people are travelling again to work and study, we’re all being urged to think about who we can undertake more journey with ‘active travel’ (walking and cycling).  Cycle September is a global bike challenge. People can bike anywhere any time throughout September to take part – it’s not about how fit […]

Six Town Housing are delivering Winter Warmer packs – containing food, warm socks and more – across the borough to some of the most vulnerable tenants living in the homes they manage on behalf of Bury Council. 400 packs are being distributed this week to elderly, disabled and other vulnerable tenants across the borough by […]

The next Prestwich Dementia Friendly Community meeting takes place on Monday 11th September 2017 10am – 12noon Main Building, Heathlands Village, Prestwich, M25 9SB General Aim: To raise awareness of dementia and its impacts and to spur and support local action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia, their carers […]

A community fund has been created to support local communities affected by the attack at the Manchester Arena on 22nd May 2017. The fund will assist local groups and organisations to host events and manage initiatives to counter hate and emerging unrest, and should look to promote cohesion within communities. Any events should be inclusive, […]

There is a session being put on at Bury Library for people thinking about setting up in business selling online. Bury Central Library: 6:00 – 8:00pm – Tuesday 18 July 2017 – Free to attend. The session will include helpful hints and tips to get the best price for your items and beat the competition, […]

A Pirate Adventure Game is taking part across seven parks in Bury from 26 June – 3 September · Clarence Park, Bury · Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom · Close Park, Radcliffe · Peel Tower, Holcombe Hill · Prestwich Clough · Phillips Park, Whitefield · Burrs Country Park, Bury Here’s how it all works… · Each walk […]

Bury continues to be the only town in Greater Manchester to fly a nighttime economy “Purple Flag” a town and city centre award – similar to the Green Flag for Parks and Blue Flag for beaches – which aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between 6pm and […]