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Today we had a visit from teenagers involved in The Challenge. It's a great idea where teens get to pitch for money to fund community projects. So they come to us, learn a little about the business...
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An Oldham Treasure
Another hidden treasure of Oldham. This is the Lion's Den in Alexandra Park (named after princess Alexandra). It's a metalwork shelter which was a popular meeting point for courting couples between...
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Britain in Bloom at 50
This year is the 50th birthday of the national competition Britain in Bloom. Oldham has always done well and this year we did some displays at Daisy Nook to join in. The theme was, for the 50th,...
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A llook back at the Queen opening the Corrie studios at Quays St
Here's a look back at the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh opening the 'old' street set at Quays St.
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Downton's Corrie connections
All the tours from Canada this year are combining a visit to the filming location of Downton Abbey. This show has been a huge worldwide hit and has driven thousands of tourists to visit Highclere...
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The centre is blooming
This lovely clematis is a deep purple which really zings in the sun.These thrive in boggy ground.What a splash of colour.Roses offer so much colour - and scent. This bottom one is just one plant but...
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A Manchester view
What a great shot of Manchester. In the back is the Beetham Tower. Then we have the old Central Railway Station (now a convention centre) and in front of that is Touchstone. Did you know that Julie...
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Meet Les
Meet Les Darlow, Daisy Nook's resident artist. Les runs regular classes for customers - he guarantees you'll take home a creation to be proud of!He'll also be helping us to celebrate painter LS...
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Mayoral Street
The Mayor of Oldham visited our Daisy Nook Coronation St exhibition today. Here he is enjoying the view from Maxine's bench.
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Remember
100 years ago today Britain entered the First World War. How sad that there is so much misery being caused by conflict in so many countries on this day. Will mankind ever learn?
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Kid's Gardening
Kid's gardening competition. Shows how exciting it can be to win the best carrot award!
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Hartshead Pike
Two views of Hartshead Pike which sits on the hill between Oldham and Tameside. There's been a 'pike' or tower on the site for many generations. It was used as a place where a beacon was lit to...
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Coronation St to be demolished
It has been confirmed this week that the old Corrie set will be demolished in coming months. This was always the plan and comes as no surprise. The temporary tours were scheduled to continue until...
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Some more pictures of Greater Manchester
In order we have: A lovely shot of Castlefield in the city centre. Then two doors at the Moravian Settlement in Droylsden. A view of a church in Oldham - and finally, a misty November morning in...
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Chimney Pot Park
Those of you who have been on a Corrie locations tour with me will no doubt have been taken to the 'Red Rec' (Chimney Pot Park) and seen the 'upside down' houses which were constructed from the shells...
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Looking back
Going through some of my old pictures this week I found these. I took them at the opening of Jayne Tunnicliffe's art exhibition in Manchester's Northern Quarter a few years ago. Jayne played Yanna of...
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Thanks to Kemptville Travel
For many years I've been the guide for Canada's Kemptville Travel - and this year was no exception. As ever it was great fun sharing with a fantastic group of fans lots of locations around Manchester...
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Blooming Dogs Weekend
We had some special visitors at Daisy Nook this week - as you can see - Norma Jones and her guide dog Hetta met Doctor Who's K9. They were joining us to launch this year's Flower Arranging Festival...
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A fizzy sweet treat
Why's Corrie's Fiz making jam?Come along to Daisy Nook on Wed 29 October between 6.30pm and 9pm and see for yourself.Actress Jennie McAlpine has teamed up with Manchester's leading garden centre to...
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Around Salford Quays
A few things to look out for if you visit Salford Quays. This model of the Rovers Return can currently be found in the reception of the main BBC/ITV building (right be the entrance for the BBC...
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