I'd like to get this blog including blogs from local business in Withington, and well basically anyone with an opinion or observation who lives around here.
Fancy helping ?
Contact Ian
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Withington Wanderings (Ladybarn Park)
Ladybarn Park is an often overlooked gem.
I recently went for a wintery walk around the park on a sunny evening, and took a few pictures.
I was suprised to find the bright red trees looking like a scene from Canada as the sunset.
More Ladybarn Park photos.
I recently went for a wintery walk around the park on a sunny evening, and took a few pictures.
I was suprised to find the bright red trees looking like a scene from Canada as the sunset.
More Ladybarn Park photos.
Events in Withington & New Bars
It's great to see new investment in Withington.
Whilst one end is under going redevelopment, there has been a couple of new bars on the Wilmslow Rd.
I've only had the chance to nip into Indigo - which is in the old Niche/Blues Bar, down stairs from the 7-11. Once you get past the curtains in the entrance, which do put you off a little, it's actually a really nice little venue with a good selection of beer.
Ernie's Rythum and Blues are playing there 29th Jan.
The other bar is Bar One 461 ( http://www.barone461.com ) which is on the site of the old Barclays bank. It has a modern feel to it, and some comfy sofas, as well as serving food. Doesn't look to be as varied on the beer front, but since I've not been in I'll reserve judgement.
Definately room enough for both in Withington, and complement the other main pubs/bars/cafes & restaurants in the area.
So, do you know of any events happening in Withington in January o February ? If you leave a comment then people will know about them.
Whilst one end is under going redevelopment, there has been a couple of new bars on the Wilmslow Rd.
I've only had the chance to nip into Indigo - which is in the old Niche/Blues Bar, down stairs from the 7-11. Once you get past the curtains in the entrance, which do put you off a little, it's actually a really nice little venue with a good selection of beer.
Ernie's Rythum and Blues are playing there 29th Jan.
The other bar is Bar One 461 ( http://www.barone461.com ) which is on the site of the old Barclays bank. It has a modern feel to it, and some comfy sofas, as well as serving food. Doesn't look to be as varied on the beer front, but since I've not been in I'll reserve judgement.
Definately room enough for both in Withington, and complement the other main pubs/bars/cafes & restaurants in the area.
So, do you know of any events happening in Withington in January o February ? If you leave a comment then people will know about them.
Finally made it to recycle my cardboard...
Well after getting the information needed from the council, I finally made it to the supermarket recycling point at East Didsbury/Parswood - the nearest one to Withington.
Whilst, it's only a trial and it was xmas I was pretty disappointed to find the 2 large cardboard skips overflowing.
It's a difficult time of the year to keep these services running, but looking at the boxes it looked mostly like xmas presents and large consumer goods boxes. I'd imagine that it was reasonably predictable that their would be an increase in demand over xmas.
On the other hand, at least this shows that their is demand to recycle cardboard, and a reasonable degree of awareness that it can now be done.
Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get cardboard recycled from our own homes paper bins.
Whilst, it's only a trial and it was xmas I was pretty disappointed to find the 2 large cardboard skips overflowing.
It's a difficult time of the year to keep these services running, but looking at the boxes it looked mostly like xmas presents and large consumer goods boxes. I'd imagine that it was reasonably predictable that their would be an increase in demand over xmas.
On the other hand, at least this shows that their is demand to recycle cardboard, and a reasonable degree of awareness that it can now be done.
Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get cardboard recycled from our own homes paper bins.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Recycling Cardboard In Withington
I've often thought it odd that we can recycle paper, but not cardboard in Withington.
I've had a look in both the Tesco's and Saisbury's and it seems they only collect paper or cartons.
Curious, I sent the council an email.
This is the reply.
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Thank you for contacting Environment On Call.
You can recycle cardboard at your local refuse centre either Sandfold Lane
Levenshulme 0161 224 0806, Reliance Street, Newton Heath 0161 688 5611,
Longley Lane, Sharston 0161 491 2522 or Chester Road, Stretford 0161 865
8817
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further enquiries.
Nigel H*****
Contact Centre Agent
Environment On Call
Pink Bank Lane, Level 2
Manchester. M12 5QN
Tel: 0161 954 9000
Fax: 0161 274 7182
Email: contact@manchester.gov.uk
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Hope that helps someone, and who knows maybe one day we can just recycle locally in the bin.
I've had a look in both the Tesco's and Saisbury's and it seems they only collect paper or cartons.
Curious, I sent the council an email.
This is the reply.
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Thank you for contacting Environment On Call.
You can recycle cardboard at your local refuse centre either Sandfold Lane
Levenshulme 0161 224 0806, Reliance Street, Newton Heath 0161 688 5611,
Longley Lane, Sharston 0161 491 2522 or Chester Road, Stretford 0161 865
8817
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further enquiries.
Nigel H*****
Contact Centre Agent
Environment On Call
Pink Bank Lane, Level 2
Manchester. M12 5QN
Tel: 0161 954 9000
Fax: 0161 274 7182
Email: contact@manchester.gov.uk
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Hope that helps someone, and who knows maybe one day we can just recycle locally in the bin.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Allotments in Withington ?
I don't know if its because I live in a small flat, and have limited outdoor space - or maybe it was because I've just watched Countryfile, and a site called Food Up Front ( http://foodupfront.org ) was mentioned, but I've just been looking up allotments in Manchester.
It turns out that there's quite a nice website listing them all!
Just over in the Old Moat direction, seems to be an allotment called Albermarle.
http://www.amas.org.uk/manchester_allotments/plots/albermarle/
Has anyone reading this had experience of an allotment they would like to share ?
Maybe there's even someone with one on Albermarle ? How about just plain growing things other than weeds in your gardens ?
Would love to hear about them.
Ian.
It turns out that there's quite a nice website listing them all!
Just over in the Old Moat direction, seems to be an allotment called Albermarle.
http://www.amas.org.uk/manchester_allotments/plots/albermarle/
Has anyone reading this had experience of an allotment they would like to share ?
Maybe there's even someone with one on Albermarle ? How about just plain growing things other than weeds in your gardens ?
Would love to hear about them.
Ian.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Withington Bus Services
I've just been trying out the GMPTE Journey Planning local services finder.
Seems a step in the right direction for helping us find how the heck to use the local buses. The website is a bit slow at the moment, but it will have to search through huge amounts of data. It's something that I've looked into in the past through (alteris.co.uk) and when I get time/money I will look into it again. With all the talk of congestion charges and improving bus services I think it's crucial that GMPTE get this right.
Bear in mind that I've just done this search on a SATURDAY AFTERNOON, and the services available will be more during the week, and less during the evenings I expect.
Below are the results:-
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Public Transport for Greater Manchester, UK GMPTE Local Bus Stops Enquiry
Services in the vicinity of M20 4xx
Showing services for Saturday at 1600
The following services operate on the day selected above and within approximately 250 metres of your location, using those stops listed below. The departure times are approximate and show those journeys operating during the selected timeband.
Click on a service number to view just that service's details
41 ALTRINCHAM - NORTHENDEN - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
42 STOCKPORT - E. DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
42 EAST DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
43 AIRPORT - WYTHENSHAWE - WITHINGTON - MANCHESTER
43 AIRPORT - WYTHENSHAWE - MANCHESTER Night Bus
46 MANCHESTER - RUSHOLME - CHORLTON Circular
47 MANCHESTER - CHORLTON - WITHINGTON Circular
48 NORTHENDEN - WITHINGTON - MANCHESTER
111 MANCHESTER - WITHINGTON - SOUTHERN CEMETERY
142 EAST DIDSBURY - UNIVERSITY - MANCHESTER
143 W DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - UNIVERSITY - MANCHESTER
157 WOODFORD - CHEADLE - DIDSBURY - MANCHESTER
178 WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL - WITHINGTON - REDDISH
179 STOCKPORT - WITHINGTON - WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL
42A REDDISH - E DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
Local stops index
SBH070 - BURTON ROAD , OLD MOAT LANE towards
SB1705 - COPSON STREET , PATTEN STREET towards WEST DIDSBURY
SB3442 - PALATINE ROAD , MARRIOTT STREET towards NORTHENDEN
SB3443 - PALATINE ROAD , WILMSLOW ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3399 - WILMSLOW ROAD , ARNFIELD ROAD towards DIDSBURY
SB3400 - WILMSLOW ROAD , PALATINE ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3363 - WILMSLOW ROAD , SWINBOURNE GRVE towards DIDSBURY
SB3362 - WILMSLOW ROAD , WELLINGTON ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3446 - YEW TREE ROAD , OLD MOAT LANE towards SOUTH CEMETERY
Have a search yourself at:
GMPTE Jounrey Planner / Local Bus Stop Finder.
Seems a step in the right direction for helping us find how the heck to use the local buses. The website is a bit slow at the moment, but it will have to search through huge amounts of data. It's something that I've looked into in the past through (alteris.co.uk) and when I get time/money I will look into it again. With all the talk of congestion charges and improving bus services I think it's crucial that GMPTE get this right.
Bear in mind that I've just done this search on a SATURDAY AFTERNOON, and the services available will be more during the week, and less during the evenings I expect.
Below are the results:-
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Public Transport for Greater Manchester, UK GMPTE Local Bus Stops Enquiry
Services in the vicinity of M20 4xx
Showing services for Saturday at 1600
The following services operate on the day selected above and within approximately 250 metres of your location, using those stops listed below. The departure times are approximate and show those journeys operating during the selected timeband.
Click on a service number to view just that service's details
41 ALTRINCHAM - NORTHENDEN - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
42 STOCKPORT - E. DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
42 EAST DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
43 AIRPORT - WYTHENSHAWE - WITHINGTON - MANCHESTER
43 AIRPORT - WYTHENSHAWE - MANCHESTER Night Bus
46 MANCHESTER - RUSHOLME - CHORLTON Circular
47 MANCHESTER - CHORLTON - WITHINGTON Circular
48 NORTHENDEN - WITHINGTON - MANCHESTER
111 MANCHESTER - WITHINGTON - SOUTHERN CEMETERY
142 EAST DIDSBURY - UNIVERSITY - MANCHESTER
143 W DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - UNIVERSITY - MANCHESTER
157 WOODFORD - CHEADLE - DIDSBURY - MANCHESTER
178 WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL - WITHINGTON - REDDISH
179 STOCKPORT - WITHINGTON - WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL
42A REDDISH - E DIDSBURY - RUSHOLME - MANCHESTER
Local stops index
SBH070 - BURTON ROAD , OLD MOAT LANE towards
SB1705 - COPSON STREET , PATTEN STREET towards WEST DIDSBURY
SB3442 - PALATINE ROAD , MARRIOTT STREET towards NORTHENDEN
SB3443 - PALATINE ROAD , WILMSLOW ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3399 - WILMSLOW ROAD , ARNFIELD ROAD towards DIDSBURY
SB3400 - WILMSLOW ROAD , PALATINE ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3363 - WILMSLOW ROAD , SWINBOURNE GRVE towards DIDSBURY
SB3362 - WILMSLOW ROAD , WELLINGTON ROAD towards MANCHESTER
SB3446 - YEW TREE ROAD , OLD MOAT LANE towards SOUTH CEMETERY
Have a search yourself at:
GMPTE Jounrey Planner / Local Bus Stop Finder.
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