So much change has been proposed for Chorlton – and then everything goes quiet – or does it? Linsey Parkinson has a brew with Cllr John Hacking. We’ve had consultations about what might replace the Precinct, the Baths and Ryebank Fields; we’ve been asked for our views on a new …
We’ve seen an increase in homelessness and street begging in Chorlton. Can we work together as a community to tackle the issues? We all agree that seeing people begging on our streets is distressing: it’s criminal that a modern society can seem to be leaving so many people behind. A recent study by housing …
One in six people is affected by a degree of hearing loss, which can range from mild impairment to profound deafness. It becomes all too easy for hearing impaired people to stay indoors when communication is difficult, which can lead to isolation and depression. Lipreading helps maintain a vital connection with …
Trevor Cox’s eyes shine when he talks about sound – there’s genuine excitement and an insatiable hunger to experiment, collect and unlock its secrets. Trevor is Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford and former president of the Institute of Acoustics, which makes him an expert in the world of sonic …
I took a trip to Planet Vintage Girl to meet Laura Gaither – and got a bit jealous. It all began nearly twenty-five years ago, Laura remembers, with a very old bike. Back in her home town in the US, she rescued it, restored it and grew to love it. …
Our Victorian ancestors (living in many of the houses we live in now), had it tough. Their bathroom experience when the weather turned colder involved a LOT of shivering. Arms, hands and faces would get a very quick wipe using water (probably cold, unless the fires were already lit) from a …
