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Fish & Chips, Your Majesty?

The Group’s next big event planned for the summer is our fantastic Fish & Chip Feast in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which is taking place on Tuesday 5th June on Plover Terrace field, beginning at around lunchtime. This … Continue reading

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Like us on Facebook

The Arrowfield and Hough End Community Action Group now has its own Facebook page which will be an additional source of information and updates about all our activities. Please visit facebook.com/ArrowfieldHoughEnd and remember to ‘Like’ us while you’re there!

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It’s Easter. Who needs the sun to have fun?

The sun didn’t shine and it was a bit damp under foot, but the drizzly day didn’t stop the fun at our third annual Easter Extravaganza on Easter Sunday. Buckthorn House was packed to the rafters as usual, with youngsters … Continue reading

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The day we (almost) met the Queen…

Did you see the coverage of the Queen’s visit to Manchester last week? And did you know that members of the Group and local community were there to join in at one of the biggest receptions to celebrate the event? … Continue reading

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Roll up! Roll up! It’s Easter time again!

Once again, this Easter Sunday you ware welcome to our third annual Easter Extravaganza. We have a range of fun activities planned, aimed at children and young people, which included an Easter egg hunt, bonnet-decorating and card-making competitions, along with … Continue reading

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More Cracking Good Food

        Following the success of last year’s sessions at Buckthorn House, the Arrowfield & Hough End Community Action Group is pleased to announce another two fantastic cooking courses brought to you by Cracking Good Food in conjunction … Continue reading

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What’s so good about Chorlton? Your opinion counts!

The Group has been contacted by Dawn Cole, a PhD student at Manchester University, to see if any local residents can help out with some research she is undertaking. The aim of her study is to improve understanding of how … Continue reading

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Group visits Arrowfield knife attack victim

Between Christmas and New Year, one of our friends on the Arrowfield estate, a 74-year-old lady, was the victim of a brutal knife attack in broad daylight as she waited at the bus stop on Arrowfield Road. She was seriously … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas from the Group

  The Group brought another successful year to a close with its annual Christmas Coffee morning. Those who came were treated to free mince pies and refreshments and there was a fantastic raffle with prizes donated by a range of … Continue reading

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Christmas Coffee Morning 2011

This year’s Christmas Coffee Morning is taking place on Saturday 10th December at Buckthorn House, between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm at Buckthorn House on Nell Lane. Expect plenty of festive fun and fayre with free mince pies, Christmas goodies … Continue reading

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