East of the M60’s back with some more indoor amusement ideas If you haven’t noticed, the warm spring weather couldn’t have come at a worse time. Deep down, you want to enjoy the weather, but there is one massive problem. The matter of a global pandemic, with Britain in near-lockdown. This means only going out…
The Other UK Singles Chart: 1. Independent Local Radio Music Charts
A beginners’ guide to chart tracking on ILR stations from 1974 to 2008 If you mention the UK singles chart, the first thing that springs to mind in the Official Charts Company’s countdown. This goes out every Friday on BBC Radio One. Before then, it used to go out on Sunday afternoons and, prior to…
Retail Comings and Goings in Tameside, April 2020: The Ashton Review of Shops
This month’s quarantined window on the shop windows This month’s edition of the Ashton Review of Shops will be an unusual one, thanks to the Coronavirus situation which has affected our businesses as well as our shopping habits. Therefore, this edition, and subsequent editions of The Ashton Review of Shops till the end of the…
Revolutionary Renumbering Exercise Aims to Boost Bus Patronage in Tameside
Unique renumbering exercise aims to be more user-friendly than present system There hasn’t been a comprehensive renumbering exercise in Tameside since SELNEC PTE became Greater Manchester PTE. Since the start of bus deregulation, some routes have been renumbered to suit the operator’s requirements. In the main, most of Tameside’s bus route numbers are in the…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Measures: Sunday Service Across Stagecoach Greater Manchester Routes
Important information for bus passengers during the Coronavirus situation From the 28 March [this Saturday], further precautions against the Coronavirus pandemic will be taken by Stagecoach Greater Manchester. With the effects of a near total lockdown leading to an inevitable loss of patronage, most of their routes will be operating an enhanced Sunday service.
Great Service, Great Sets: Remembering the TV Rental Shop: The Lost Precinct
The Lost Precinct looks at a retail business model that has gone the way of the dinosaurs In my 40+ years existence on this planet, I have seen the loss of many a retail business model at the expense of another one. During my formative years, it was private video shops and television rental shops…
Bored This Week? Let's Play a Dice Based Race Game
Introducing The Transpennine Train Game, a dice based race game exclusive to East of the M60 With the Coronavirus leading to many people self-isolating and social distancing, there may come a time when you have tired of Facebook or had your fill of YouTube. You may be one of the lucky ones who can work…
In Vision: The Ultimate Sunday Brass Night at Boarshurst Band Club
A Greatest Hits compilation of the best performances In times of tragedy, it is music that matters. It can soothe the savage beast and make us happy for the best part of two minutes or two hours. With the Coronavirus situation, it has meant the cancellation of various concerts and music festivals. Even Whit Friday,…
Arcades Shopping Centre to Cut Opening Hours: Ashton Review of Shops Extra
Sunday trading hours to apply seven days a week at popular shopping centre From Monday 23 March, the Arcades Shopping Centre will see a marked reduction in its daily opening hours. At present, the shopping centre is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and Saturdays, with Sunday opening from 10am to 4pm.
Concessionary Fare Changes: No Charge Before 9.30 am in Greater Manchester
Peak hour restrictions lifted on buses and trams If you know somebody with a concessionary pass, or have one yourself, Transport for Greater Manchester has lifted AM peak restrictions on buses and trams.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Measures: Changes to Greater Manchester Bus Services
Important information for bus passengers during the Coronavirus situation Due to concerns with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there will be a reduced service on Greater Manchester’s bus routes. Generally, the City Region’s bus operators will either run a Saturday service or an enhanced Sunday service. This is in line with new government advice around social…
Whitworth Vale and Healey Band, 16 March 2020: Sunday Brass at the Boarshurst Band Club
Another fine concert with Alan Widdop behind the podium In spite of the spectre of the Coronavirus, Whitworth Vale and Healey Band chose to fulfil their concert at Boarshurst Band Club last night. For the dedicated live audience, and several more that watched the live stream, it was a most enjoyable concert.
