North Trafford College of Further Education, founded in 2007, is located in Manchester, UK. The College has over 11,000 students out of which over 8,000 students are adults and around 3,000 are young people in the age range of 16 to 18 years. The College offers several programmes such as Access to Higher Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computing and IT, Health and Care, Business & Management, Art and Design, Mechanical and Production Engineering, Gas and Plumbing, Building Services, Leisure, Child Care, Teacher Training and Science.
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The ground was completely re-built in the 1990's with the last 'new' stand, the Cemetery End, completed in 1999. The new stands have vastly improved the overall look of the ground, whilst at the same time making it an all seated one. The Manchester Road End is a fair sized stand that is covered and has an electric scoreboard; however it does not run the full width of the pitch, one side ending with the edge of the penalty box. The other end, the Cemetery End, is a former terrace that has been demolished and replaced with a relatively new all seater stand.
Bolton College, located at Manchester Road, Bolton, provides vocational courses that are suited to the needs of adults returning to education. In addition to the main centres at Manchester Road and Horwich, the College also operates out of four Community Learning Centres at Brownlow Fold, Deane & Derby, New Bury and Westhoughton. The courses offered here range from introductory courses and general interest to advanced courses and foundation degrees. Some of the programs offered are Accounts, Economics, Management, Law, Marketing, Human Resources, Arts, Catering and Hospitality, Beauty Therapy, Community Learning, Construction & Building Services, and Counselling.
OLC, a Greater Manchester College, provides notable scholarship, education, professional training and research for UK and overseas students; a superior team of lecturers and professors use innovative teaching techniques to train and develop students in Business & Management and Science & Engineering subjects.
One of the North Wests PREMIER 18 hole golf courses, Turton Golf Club combines both moorland and parkland to provide a magnificent true test of golf such as that seen when the 2003 BGA finals were hosted here. Play the course then enjoy a relaxing drink or bite to eat in our fully equppied clubhouse. Full buggy service is available from the Pro shop as well as an extensive range of golfing items, practise areas and services. Golfing Societies and other parties are most welcome. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful course and all its facilities, truely a rewarding experience.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
The golf club, at Hopwood Park, is an 18 hole championship standard course designed by Harry Shapland Colt. It is a superb mixture of parkland and moorland set in some 240 acres. It totals 6,490 yards with SSS 72. It presents a real challenge to the low handicap golfer, yet the yellow course, at 6,235 yards SSS 70 also offers a choice to suit all handicaps. The Club has an extensive driving range and practice area incorporating covered teeing areas, providing the ideal place to warm up before a round. The professional shop stocks a wide range of equipment, clothing and accessories etc.. which will make your day complete.
Welcome to Boysnope Park Golf Club, We offer a high standard 18 Hole, Par 72 Parkland Course with 24 Bay Floodlit Driving Range. The undulating landscape of the course reveals natural ponds and attractive water features as you play. Our high standard is evident when you see the large contoured greens and spacious raised tees. Specially turfed winter greens and the excellent drainage on the course allows play all year round.
Bolton began life back in 1874 as a church side - the Christ Church Sunday School - but broke away three years later when the vicar started to get antsy about them using church premises. And when the Football League was formed in 1888 they were one of the founder members. Bolton's history has not always been a successful one - with relegation to Division Four in 1987 counting as the low point in a poor spell that only ended about ten years ago. But they are finally finding their feet again and this will be their third consecutive season in the Premiership. Fast Fact: Bolton's all time leading goalscorer is Nat Lofthouse who scored 285 goals in 503 games.
This is a full working museum with demonstrations of machinery, set in an original 18th century building with its magnificent water wheel, and two authentic working mill museum galleries. Visitors may experience the original (not reconstructed) textile mill with all of its real sounds and smells. The Higher Mill was built in 1789 by the Turner family with the purpose of finishing woollen cloths, and had an unbroken working family connection until its commercial closure in 1967.Other famous machines may be seen here including Spinning Mules, Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, and many others. Talks on "The Lancashire Loom", the story of the Lancashire Textile Industry every half hour throughout the day, and a video "Hand to Wheel" at a quarter past and a quarter to the hour. There are attendants around who are happy to explain and demonstrate the working of the mills.
A dazzling, award winning building in a stunning waterside location. One of the most exciting art galleries in Britain, explore L S Lowry's life and work in ways that might surprise you and discover something new in our other gallery spaces. One of the world's best venues for live entertainment, with an exceptional international programme of drama, dance, comedy and music. A great place for a superb value meal in our award winning restaurant. The Sunday afternoon rendezvous for great food and great free jazz, the first Sunday of the month in the Circle Bar, with the best of North West's jazz and World music artists. A great place to stimulate the whole family with fun activities and education programmes.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
Based in one of the world's oldest railway stations, Liverpool Road Station, Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry contains 15 galleries which not only educate and inform, but also amaze and entertain. Permanent exhibitions include the Air & Space Gallery, which is packed with planes and flying history memorabilia; Out of This World, a space gallery with interactive computer displays and simulations; the Making of Manchester, an exhibition about the city and it's industrial heritage; Underground Manchester, a walk through Manchester's Victorian Sewer system, complete with sounds and smells; Xperiment, a hands-on science centre with amazing special effects; the Gas & Electricity Galleries, which show these two powerful utilities changed people's lives; the Power Hall, which includes various large engines, steam engines among them; as well as many other exhibits.
The most successful club of recent times was formed in a slightly less than glamorous manner - a club called Newton Heath being founded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company in 1878. In 1902 they went bankrupt and Manchester United were born. United always enjoyed moderate success but in the Fifties and Sixties under Matt Busby they won five titles and a European Cup in an era that was only marred by the Munich Air Disaster which claimed much of the first-team squad. Fast Fact: The first five times United entered the European Cup, they never failed to get to the semi-final stage.
Rochdale Association Football Club are an English football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium and are managed by Steve Parkin. They have an average attendance of around 2,500. Nicknamed 'The Dale', the team struggles to compete with more established football clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Oldham Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Bury. This is reflected by the fact that the club have spent the last 31 seasons in the Football League's bottom division, currently entitled League Two. They reached the League Cup final in 1962 (the only time a club from the bottom league division has reached the final of a major competition), where they lost to Norwich City.
Manchester Metropolitan University was established as a Polytechnic in 1970 and became a University in 1992. With nearly 34,000 students, the University has five campuses located in Manchester (United Kingdom) and two campuses at Cheshire. The University is organised into eight faculties which are art and design, health, psychology and social care, humanities, law and social science, science and engineering, Hollings Faculty, MMU Business School, MMU Cheshire and MMU Institute of Education. All full-time first year undergraduate students are guaranteed University accommodation on both the Manchester and Cheshire campuses.
The famous name of Manchester City has been in existence since 1894 - when their predecessors Ardwick went into bankruptcy. They then played at Hyde Road but in 1923 they would move to Maine Road, the scene of many triumphs and disappointments. City have won two titles - the second coming in 1968 in the midst of their most successful era, under Joe Mercer, when they won the FA Cup, League Cup and Cup-Winners' Cup as well as the championship in a glorious three-year period. Fast Fact: Bert Trautmann, a former World War Two German POW, led City to a 3-1 win against Birmingham City in the 1956 FA Cup Final and played with a broken neck! Fast Fact: City's John Burridge is the oldest player to appear in the Premiership. He played in goal for Man City in their 3-2 loss to QPR in May 1995 aged 43 years and 5 months.
Established since 1897 it is a challenging and scenic 18 hole course with some of the finest views in Lancashire. Excellent restaurant and bar with all the clubhouse facilities you would expect from a private club make this a popular venue for visitors and societies small or large.Although Chorley Golf Club is a club run for the members, we welcome Societies and visitors alike and like to hear what they think of our course and facilities. We are proud to be members of Chorley Golf Club and are pleased when others have an enjoyable day.
Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery which is part of the University of Manchester in northwest England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London. The Whitworth uses its collections to create changing exhibitions exploring different themes, as well as hosting a programme of innovative touring exhibitions. Curators regularly change the artworks on display in the galleries and provide access to reserve collections, especially for study purposes. A selection of tours, lectures, practical workshops and concerts accompanies the exhibition programme.
The University of Bolton welcomes students from all over the world and has a well established and thriving community of 525 international students from 60 countries. If you are thinking of studying here you can be sure of a warm welcome and a first class education. If you are looking for support, advice and information, the university's Centre for International Relations| is available before you join the university, during your studies and after you graduate.
Manchester College of Arts and Technology was founded in early 1990s and is situated at Manchester. The College offers Further and Higher Education in Art and Design, Society and Health, Building and Construction, Automotive Studies, Business and Office, Hair and Beauty, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, English and Foreign Languages, Catering and Hospitality, and Engineering. It offers more than 500 courses at all levels, from basic skills to higher education. Hyde Road, Ardwick M12 6BA
Manchester College of Arts and Technology was founded in early 1990s and is situated at Manchester. The College offers Further and Higher Education in Art and Design, Society and Health, Building and Construction, Automotive Studies, Business and Office, Hair and Beauty, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, English and Foreign Languages, Catering and Hospitality, and Engineering. It offers more than 500 courses at all levels, from basic skills to higher education.
Take breathtaking Lancashire countryside, extensive native woodland belts, complemented by scenic views of the Pennines. Add 18 holes of golf, 9 in parkland, 9 in woodland, with strategically positioned bunkers, trees and natural water features. Mix in an excellent modern clubhouse, run on a friendly and welcoming basis and you have the recipe for Standish Court - a modern golf club with a distinctive difference.The tees and greens were built to an exacting specification, thereby ensuring excellent playing surfaces all year round. The club's team of greenkeepers utilise the most modern equipment, providing an extremely well presented course.
City College Manchester was merged with MANCAT in August 2008. The College is based in Manchester. The College operates out of three main campuses which are situated in City Campus, Crumpsall and Northenden. Currently there are over 25,000 students of all ages enrolled in higher education, adult learning programs, professional studies, international courses, vocational studies and business programs. The foundation degree programs are offered in Retail Management, Media Make-Up, Popular Music and Production, New Media Design, and Event Management among others.
Sale Golf Club, founded in 1913, is a well established parkland course with a standard scratch of 70. The Clubhouse, the lodge of Sale Old Hall Circa 1830, is steeped in tradition and has a well-earned reputation for good food and hospitality. Set in an idyllic rural location next to Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale Golf Club offers a gently undulating parkland course that presents an enjoyable challenge to both high and low handicap golfers. Providing 'year round' play, the course is maintained to the highest standards using the latest equipment. Situated close to the M60 and within easy reach of the entire Greater Manchester conurbation.
This 18 hole park land course threads its way through magnificent mature trees and provides a challenge that is mastered by few. Originally constructed as a nine hole course in 1898 and later extended to eighteen holes Wigan Golf Course is a very pleasant parkland course which offers a good test of golf on fairly level terrain. The extended course was designed by Gaunt & Marnock and incorporates modern specification greens which provided excellent playing surfaces throughout the year. Whilst not extremely long by modern standards the 6008 yards have stood the test of time with the course record still a very respectable 67 against a par of 70.
Boundary Park is the main sport stadium in Oldham, England, located to the north of the town. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club and Oldham Roughyeds R.L.F.C. play their home games there. Away Fans are situated in the Rochdale Road End (covered), there's has been a debate between Latics fans for many years whether or not to Move home fans into the Rochdale Road End. The Away End is without a doubt one of if not thee best away stand's for creating alot of noise. The Acoustics are Class. Boundary Park still has it's reputation of being a cold ground, and the whether in Oldham can be unpredictable to say the least.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club is an 18-hole park-land course located in the Mersey Valley, 4 miles south of Manchester City Centre. 14th Century Barlow Hall provides the setting for our Club-House which is fully equipped with a well-stocked bar and reasonably priced catering facilities. A challenging 18-hole parkland Course, set in the grounds of historic 14th Century Barlow Hall. The Par is 70 with a Standard Scratch Score of 69. This challenging parkland Course winds its way down narrow fairways and around the banks of the River Mersey. Located in such tranquil surroundings, it is difficult to believe that you are just 4 miles from Manchester City Centre and in close proximity to the M60 motorway network.
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you to one of the most picturesque Parkland golf courses in the North of England, within five miles of Manchester and both the M62 and M60 motorway links. The river Medlock features on six of the holes as it meanders through the course, making it both challenging and interesting. Although the course can be described as undulating, buggies are available for hire; and the views have to be seen to be believed. The 12th tee gives a spectacular view of virtually the whole of the course. To provide facilities for good golf always has been, and hopefully always will be, our primary objective.
Blackburn Rovers are a club that have known all about football's high and lows since their foundation in 1875. They quickly emerged as one of England's most powerful clubs and by 1928 Rovers had won the league championship twice and the FA Cup on six occasions. For the next sixty years, however, the trophy cabinet was bare and they remained outside of the top-flight - sinking to Division Three in 1971 - between 1966 and 1993. Not that promotion to the Premiership, via the play-offs, would herald an end to the club's topsy-turvy nature, though. Fast Fact : Blackburn won the Premiership in 1994 under Kenny Dalglish despite losing their last game of the season at Anfield.
Welcome to Harwood Golf Course, a testing 18 hole course set just on the outskirts of Bolton, Lancashire. As well as combining a challenging game with excellent views and facilities; our course is steeped in local history, having just celebrated our 75th year. Our club has a very active Membership and would provide a competitive yet friendly environment for any prospective new member. In addition, our social calendar ensures our non-playing members are well catered for too. All are welcome at Harwood Golf Course. Membership of Harwood Golf Club brings considerable benefits. Including regular competitions and social membership.
Bolton College, located at Manchester Road, Bolton, provides vocational courses that are suited to the needs of adults returning to education. In addition to the main centres at Manchester Road and Horwich, the College also operates out of four Community Learning Centres at Brownlow Fold, Deane & Derby, New Bury and Westhoughton. The courses offered here range from introductory courses and general interest to advanced courses and foundation degrees. Some of the programs offered are Accounts, Economics, Management, Law, Marketing, Human Resources, Arts, Catering and Hospitality, Beauty Therapy, Community Learning, Construction & Building Services, and Counselling.
OLC, a Greater Manchester College, provides notable scholarship, education, professional training and research for UK and overseas students; a superior team of lecturers and professors use innovative teaching techniques to train and develop students in Business & Management and Science & Engineering subjects.
The ground was completely re-built in the 1990's with the last 'new' stand, the Cemetery End, completed in 1999. The new stands have vastly improved the overall look of the ground, whilst at the same time making it an all seated one. The Manchester Road End is a fair sized stand that is covered and has an electric scoreboard; however it does not run the full width of the pitch, one side ending with the edge of the penalty box. The other end, the Cemetery End, is a former terrace that has been demolished and replaced with a relatively new all seater stand.
The University of Bolton welcomes students from all over the world and has a well established and thriving community of 525 international students from 60 countries. If you are thinking of studying here you can be sure of a warm welcome and a first class education. If you are looking for support, advice and information, the university's Centre for International Relations| is available before you join the university, during your studies and after you graduate.
The high standard of quality presentation is evident in every inch of the 6519 yard golf course at Swinton Park Golf Club. The rebuilding of tees and the introduction of hundreds of mature trees, and construction of new water features and pathways, along with constant care and attention to detail from a dedicated course team provides for arguably, the most consistently well prepared course in the north of England. Swinton Park Golf Club is still a traditional members club with competitions for ladies and gentlemen members held every week. Membership, although not immediately available may be applied for with interested parties.
Bolton began life back in 1874 as a church side - the Christ Church Sunday School - but broke away three years later when the vicar started to get antsy about them using church premises. And when the Football League was formed in 1888 they were one of the founder members. Bolton's history has not always been a successful one - with relegation to Division Four in 1987 counting as the low point in a poor spell that only ended about ten years ago. But they are finally finding their feet again and this will be their third consecutive season in the Premiership. Fast Fact: Bolton's all time leading goalscorer is Nat Lofthouse who scored 285 goals in 503 games.
This is a full working museum with demonstrations of machinery, set in an original 18th century building with its magnificent water wheel, and two authentic working mill museum galleries. Visitors may experience the original (not reconstructed) textile mill with all of its real sounds and smells. The Higher Mill was built in 1789 by the Turner family with the purpose of finishing woollen cloths, and had an unbroken working family connection until its commercial closure in 1967.Other famous machines may be seen here including Spinning Mules, Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, and many others. Talks on "The Lancashire Loom", the story of the Lancashire Textile Industry every half hour throughout the day, and a video "Hand to Wheel" at a quarter past and a quarter to the hour. There are attendants around who are happy to explain and demonstrate the working of the mills.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
The golf club, at Hopwood Park, is an 18 hole championship standard course designed by Harry Shapland Colt. It is a superb mixture of parkland and moorland set in some 240 acres. It totals 6,490 yards with SSS 72. It presents a real challenge to the low handicap golfer, yet the yellow course, at 6,235 yards SSS 70 also offers a choice to suit all handicaps. The Club has an extensive driving range and practice area incorporating covered teeing areas, providing the ideal place to warm up before a round. The professional shop stocks a wide range of equipment, clothing and accessories etc.. which will make your day complete.
A dazzling, award winning building in a stunning waterside location. One of the most exciting art galleries in Britain, explore L S Lowry's life and work in ways that might surprise you and discover something new in our other gallery spaces. One of the world's best venues for live entertainment, with an exceptional international programme of drama, dance, comedy and music. A great place for a superb value meal in our award winning restaurant. The Sunday afternoon rendezvous for great food and great free jazz, the first Sunday of the month in the Circle Bar, with the best of North West's jazz and World music artists. A great place to stimulate the whole family with fun activities and education programmes.
Welcome to Boysnope Park Golf Club, We offer a high standard 18 Hole, Par 72 Parkland Course with 24 Bay Floodlit Driving Range. The undulating landscape of the course reveals natural ponds and attractive water features as you play. Our high standard is evident when you see the large contoured greens and spacious raised tees. Specially turfed winter greens and the excellent drainage on the course allows play all year round.
At Bury College, we aim to provide you with the best possible student experience, offering high quality academic and vocational programmes in a host of subjects giving you outstanding choice.Study at Bury College and you will receive an exceptional standard of learning. I am also delighted and proud to report that Bury College has received a set of Grade 1s - the highest grade possible in all areas by Ofsted inspectors in February 2007. These grades have been confirmed each year since.
A visit to Bolton Old Links provides a memorable experience - Eighteen uniquely challenging holes, superb conditioning, panoramic views, a traditional clubhouse, real ale and high quality catering. This superb test of moorland golf was opened in its present form in 1924 and owes much of its layout and design to the famous architect Dr Alister MacKenzie, who was responsible for Augusta National amongst other famous courses. Bolton Old Links Golf Club welcomes visitors both informally to play a round with a friend, or as part of a more organised group.
One of the North Wests PREMIER 18 hole golf courses, Turton Golf Club combines both moorland and parkland to provide a magnificent true test of golf such as that seen when the 2003 BGA finals were hosted here. Play the course then enjoy a relaxing drink or bite to eat in our fully equppied clubhouse. Full buggy service is available from the Pro shop as well as an extensive range of golfing items, practise areas and services. Golfing Societies and other parties are most welcome. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful course and all its facilities, truely a rewarding experience.
North Trafford College of Further Education, founded in 2007, is located in Manchester, UK. The College has over 11,000 students out of which over 8,000 students are adults and around 3,000 are young people in the age range of 16 to 18 years. The College offers several programmes such as Access to Higher Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computing and IT, Health and Care, Business & Management, Art and Design, Mechanical and Production Engineering, Gas and Plumbing, Building Services, Leisure, Child Care, Teacher Training and Science.
The most successful club of recent times was formed in a slightly less than glamorous manner - a club called Newton Heath being founded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company in 1878. In 1902 they went bankrupt and Manchester United were born. United always enjoyed moderate success but in the Fifties and Sixties under Matt Busby they won five titles and a European Cup in an era that was only marred by the Munich Air Disaster which claimed much of the first-team squad. Fast Fact: The first five times United entered the European Cup, they never failed to get to the semi-final stage.
Manchester Metropolitan University was established as a Polytechnic in 1970 and became a University in 1992. With nearly 34,000 students, the University has five campuses located in Manchester (United Kingdom) and two campuses at Cheshire. The University is organised into eight faculties which are art and design, health, psychology and social care, humanities, law and social science, science and engineering, Hollings Faculty, MMU Business School, MMU Cheshire and MMU Institute of Education. All full-time first year undergraduate students are guaranteed University accommodation on both the Manchester and Cheshire campuses.
Rochdale Association Football Club are an English football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium and are managed by Steve Parkin. They have an average attendance of around 2,500. Nicknamed 'The Dale', the team struggles to compete with more established football clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Oldham Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Bury. This is reflected by the fact that the club have spent the last 31 seasons in the Football League's bottom division, currently entitled League Two. They reached the League Cup final in 1962 (the only time a club from the bottom league division has reached the final of a major competition), where they lost to Norwich City.
The famous name of Manchester City has been in existence since 1894 - when their predecessors Ardwick went into bankruptcy. They then played at Hyde Road but in 1923 they would move to Maine Road, the scene of many triumphs and disappointments. City have won two titles - the second coming in 1968 in the midst of their most successful era, under Joe Mercer, when they won the FA Cup, League Cup and Cup-Winners' Cup as well as the championship in a glorious three-year period. Fast Fact: Bert Trautmann, a former World War Two German POW, led City to a 3-1 win against Birmingham City in the 1956 FA Cup Final and played with a broken neck! Fast Fact: City's John Burridge is the oldest player to appear in the Premiership. He played in goal for Man City in their 3-2 loss to QPR in May 1995 aged 43 years and 5 months.
City College Manchester was merged with MANCAT in August 2008. The College is based in Manchester. The College operates out of three main campuses which are situated in City Campus, Crumpsall and Northenden. Currently there are over 25,000 students of all ages enrolled in higher education, adult learning programs, professional studies, international courses, vocational studies and business programs. The foundation degree programs are offered in Retail Management, Media Make-Up, Popular Music and Production, New Media Design, and Event Management among others.
Based in one of the world's oldest railway stations, Liverpool Road Station, Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry contains 15 galleries which not only educate and inform, but also amaze and entertain. Permanent exhibitions include the Air & Space Gallery, which is packed with planes and flying history memorabilia; Out of This World, a space gallery with interactive computer displays and simulations; the Making of Manchester, an exhibition about the city and it's industrial heritage; Underground Manchester, a walk through Manchester's Victorian Sewer system, complete with sounds and smells; Xperiment, a hands-on science centre with amazing special effects; the Gas & Electricity Galleries, which show these two powerful utilities changed people's lives; the Power Hall, which includes various large engines, steam engines among them; as well as many other exhibits.
Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery which is part of the University of Manchester in northwest England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London. The Whitworth uses its collections to create changing exhibitions exploring different themes, as well as hosting a programme of innovative touring exhibitions. Curators regularly change the artworks on display in the galleries and provide access to reserve collections, especially for study purposes. A selection of tours, lectures, practical workshops and concerts accompanies the exhibition programme.
Manchester College of Arts and Technology was founded in early 1990s and is situated at Manchester. The College offers Further and Higher Education in Art and Design, Society and Health, Building and Construction, Automotive Studies, Business and Office, Hair and Beauty, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, English and Foreign Languages, Catering and Hospitality, and Engineering. It offers more than 500 courses at all levels, from basic skills to higher education. Hyde Road, Ardwick M12 6BA
Manchester College of Arts and Technology was founded in early 1990s and is situated at Manchester. The College offers Further and Higher Education in Art and Design, Society and Health, Building and Construction, Automotive Studies, Business and Office, Hair and Beauty, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, English and Foreign Languages, Catering and Hospitality, and Engineering. It offers more than 500 courses at all levels, from basic skills to higher education.
Established since 1897 it is a challenging and scenic 18 hole course with some of the finest views in Lancashire. Excellent restaurant and bar with all the clubhouse facilities you would expect from a private club make this a popular venue for visitors and societies small or large.Although Chorley Golf Club is a club run for the members, we welcome Societies and visitors alike and like to hear what they think of our course and facilities. We are proud to be members of Chorley Golf Club and are pleased when others have an enjoyable day.
Take breathtaking Lancashire countryside, extensive native woodland belts, complemented by scenic views of the Pennines. Add 18 holes of golf, 9 in parkland, 9 in woodland, with strategically positioned bunkers, trees and natural water features. Mix in an excellent modern clubhouse, run on a friendly and welcoming basis and you have the recipe for Standish Court - a modern golf club with a distinctive difference.The tees and greens were built to an exacting specification, thereby ensuring excellent playing surfaces all year round. The club's team of greenkeepers utilise the most modern equipment, providing an extremely well presented course.
Blackburn Rovers are a club that have known all about football's high and lows since their foundation in 1875. They quickly emerged as one of England's most powerful clubs and by 1928 Rovers had won the league championship twice and the FA Cup on six occasions. For the next sixty years, however, the trophy cabinet was bare and they remained outside of the top-flight - sinking to Division Three in 1971 - between 1966 and 1993. Not that promotion to the Premiership, via the play-offs, would herald an end to the club's topsy-turvy nature, though. Fast Fact : Blackburn won the Premiership in 1994 under Kenny Dalglish despite losing their last game of the season at Anfield.
Boundary Park is the main sport stadium in Oldham, England, located to the north of the town. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club and Oldham Roughyeds R.L.F.C. play their home games there. Away Fans are situated in the Rochdale Road End (covered), there's has been a debate between Latics fans for many years whether or not to Move home fans into the Rochdale Road End. The Away End is without a doubt one of if not thee best away stand's for creating alot of noise. The Acoustics are Class. Boundary Park still has it's reputation of being a cold ground, and the whether in Oldham can be unpredictable to say the least.
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you to one of the most picturesque Parkland golf courses in the North of England, within five miles of Manchester and both the M62 and M60 motorway links. The river Medlock features on six of the holes as it meanders through the course, making it both challenging and interesting. Although the course can be described as undulating, buggies are available for hire; and the views have to be seen to be believed. The 12th tee gives a spectacular view of virtually the whole of the course. To provide facilities for good golf always has been, and hopefully always will be, our primary objective.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club is an 18-hole park-land course located in the Mersey Valley, 4 miles south of Manchester City Centre. 14th Century Barlow Hall provides the setting for our Club-House which is fully equipped with a well-stocked bar and reasonably priced catering facilities. A challenging 18-hole parkland Course, set in the grounds of historic 14th Century Barlow Hall. The Par is 70 with a Standard Scratch Score of 69. This challenging parkland Course winds its way down narrow fairways and around the banks of the River Mersey. Located in such tranquil surroundings, it is difficult to believe that you are just 4 miles from Manchester City Centre and in close proximity to the M60 motorway network.
This 18 hole park land course threads its way through magnificent mature trees and provides a challenge that is mastered by few. Originally constructed as a nine hole course in 1898 and later extended to eighteen holes Wigan Golf Course is a very pleasant parkland course which offers a good test of golf on fairly level terrain. The extended course was designed by Gaunt & Marnock and incorporates modern specification greens which provided excellent playing surfaces throughout the year. Whilst not extremely long by modern standards the 6008 yards have stood the test of time with the course record still a very respectable 67 against a par of 70.
Sale Golf Club, founded in 1913, is a well established parkland course with a standard scratch of 70. The Clubhouse, the lodge of Sale Old Hall Circa 1830, is steeped in tradition and has a well-earned reputation for good food and hospitality. Set in an idyllic rural location next to Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale Golf Club offers a gently undulating parkland course that presents an enjoyable challenge to both high and low handicap golfers. Providing 'year round' play, the course is maintained to the highest standards using the latest equipment. Situated close to the M60 and within easy reach of the entire Greater Manchester conurbation.
OLC, a Greater Manchester College, provides notable scholarship, education, professional training and research for UK and overseas students; a superior team of lecturers and professors use innovative teaching techniques to train and develop students in Business & Management and Science & Engineering subjects.
Welcome to Harwood Golf Course, a testing 18 hole course set just on the outskirts of Bolton, Lancashire. As well as combining a challenging game with excellent views and facilities; our course is steeped in local history, having just celebrated our 75th year. Our club has a very active Membership and would provide a competitive yet friendly environment for any prospective new member. In addition, our social calendar ensures our non-playing members are well catered for too. All are welcome at Harwood Golf Course. Membership of Harwood Golf Club brings considerable benefits. Including regular competitions and social membership.
Bolton College, located at Manchester Road, Bolton, provides vocational courses that are suited to the needs of adults returning to education. In addition to the main centres at Manchester Road and Horwich, the College also operates out of four Community Learning Centres at Brownlow Fold, Deane & Derby, New Bury and Westhoughton. The courses offered here range from introductory courses and general interest to advanced courses and foundation degrees. Some of the programs offered are Accounts, Economics, Management, Law, Marketing, Human Resources, Arts, Catering and Hospitality, Beauty Therapy, Community Learning, Construction & Building Services, and Counselling.
The University of Bolton welcomes students from all over the world and has a well established and thriving community of 525 international students from 60 countries. If you are thinking of studying here you can be sure of a warm welcome and a first class education. If you are looking for support, advice and information, the university's Centre for International Relations| is available before you join the university, during your studies and after you graduate.
The ground was completely re-built in the 1990's with the last 'new' stand, the Cemetery End, completed in 1999. The new stands have vastly improved the overall look of the ground, whilst at the same time making it an all seated one. The Manchester Road End is a fair sized stand that is covered and has an electric scoreboard; however it does not run the full width of the pitch, one side ending with the edge of the penalty box. The other end, the Cemetery End, is a former terrace that has been demolished and replaced with a relatively new all seater stand.
A visit to Bolton Old Links provides a memorable experience - Eighteen uniquely challenging holes, superb conditioning, panoramic views, a traditional clubhouse, real ale and high quality catering. This superb test of moorland golf was opened in its present form in 1924 and owes much of its layout and design to the famous architect Dr Alister MacKenzie, who was responsible for Augusta National amongst other famous courses. Bolton Old Links Golf Club welcomes visitors both informally to play a round with a friend, or as part of a more organised group.
Bolton began life back in 1874 as a church side - the Christ Church Sunday School - but broke away three years later when the vicar started to get antsy about them using church premises. And when the Football League was formed in 1888 they were one of the founder members. Bolton's history has not always been a successful one - with relegation to Division Four in 1987 counting as the low point in a poor spell that only ended about ten years ago. But they are finally finding their feet again and this will be their third consecutive season in the Premiership. Fast Fact: Bolton's all time leading goalscorer is Nat Lofthouse who scored 285 goals in 503 games.
The high standard of quality presentation is evident in every inch of the 6519 yard golf course at Swinton Park Golf Club. The rebuilding of tees and the introduction of hundreds of mature trees, and construction of new water features and pathways, along with constant care and attention to detail from a dedicated course team provides for arguably, the most consistently well prepared course in the north of England. Swinton Park Golf Club is still a traditional members club with competitions for ladies and gentlemen members held every week. Membership, although not immediately available may be applied for with interested parties.
This is a full working museum with demonstrations of machinery, set in an original 18th century building with its magnificent water wheel, and two authentic working mill museum galleries. Visitors may experience the original (not reconstructed) textile mill with all of its real sounds and smells. The Higher Mill was built in 1789 by the Turner family with the purpose of finishing woollen cloths, and had an unbroken working family connection until its commercial closure in 1967.Other famous machines may be seen here including Spinning Mules, Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny, and many others. Talks on "The Lancashire Loom", the story of the Lancashire Textile Industry every half hour throughout the day, and a video "Hand to Wheel" at a quarter past and a quarter to the hour. There are attendants around who are happy to explain and demonstrate the working of the mills.
The golf club, at Hopwood Park, is an 18 hole championship standard course designed by Harry Shapland Colt. It is a superb mixture of parkland and moorland set in some 240 acres. It totals 6,490 yards with SSS 72. It presents a real challenge to the low handicap golfer, yet the yellow course, at 6,235 yards SSS 70 also offers a choice to suit all handicaps. The Club has an extensive driving range and practice area incorporating covered teeing areas, providing the ideal place to warm up before a round. The professional shop stocks a wide range of equipment, clothing and accessories etc.. which will make your day complete.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
A dazzling, award winning building in a stunning waterside location. One of the most exciting art galleries in Britain, explore L S Lowry's life and work in ways that might surprise you and discover something new in our other gallery spaces. One of the world's best venues for live entertainment, with an exceptional international programme of drama, dance, comedy and music. A great place for a superb value meal in our award winning restaurant. The Sunday afternoon rendezvous for great food and great free jazz, the first Sunday of the month in the Circle Bar, with the best of North West's jazz and World music artists. A great place to stimulate the whole family with fun activities and education programmes.
The Trafford Centre has had a massive impact on Manchester. It boasts 280 shops, 35 restaurants and a 20-screen cinema under one roof, attracting shoppers from all over the north of England - a veritable cathedral for the consumer! With fancy fake palms, neo-classical columns and marble floors, the Trafford Centre aims to attract the discerning shopper. Stuffed with designer outlets including DKNY, Selfridges, Miss Sixty, Moschino, Calvin Klein, Diesel and Lacoste to name but a few, it really has revolutionised the shopping horizon for Mancunians - and their eager visitors. Even better, the mall has ample free parking for those who wish to shop without racing out of the store to add money to the parking meter.
One of the North Wests PREMIER 18 hole golf courses, Turton Golf Club combines both moorland and parkland to provide a magnificent true test of golf such as that seen when the 2003 BGA finals were hosted here. Play the course then enjoy a relaxing drink or bite to eat in our fully equppied clubhouse. Full buggy service is available from the Pro shop as well as an extensive range of golfing items, practise areas and services. Golfing Societies and other parties are most welcome. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful course and all its facilities, truely a rewarding experience.
Rochdale Association Football Club are an English football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium and are managed by Steve Parkin. They have an average attendance of around 2,500. Nicknamed 'The Dale', the team struggles to compete with more established football clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Oldham Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and Bury. This is reflected by the fact that the club have spent the last 31 seasons in the Football League's bottom division, currently entitled League Two. They reached the League Cup final in 1962 (the only time a club from the bottom league division has reached the final of a major competition), where they lost to Norwich City.
At Bury College, we aim to provide you with the best possible student experience, offering high quality academic and vocational programmes in a host of subjects giving you outstanding choice.Study at Bury College and you will receive an exceptional standard of learning. I am also delighted and proud to report that Bury College has received a set of Grade 1s - the highest grade possible in all areas by Ofsted inspectors in February 2007. These grades have been confirmed each year since.
The most successful club of recent times was formed in a slightly less than glamorous manner - a club called Newton Heath being founded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company in 1878. In 1902 they went bankrupt and Manchester United were born. United always enjoyed moderate success but in the Fifties and Sixties under Matt Busby they won five titles and a European Cup in an era that was only marred by the Munich Air Disaster which claimed much of the first-team squad. Fast Fact: The first five times United entered the European Cup, they never failed to get to the semi-final stage.
Based in one of the world's oldest railway stations, Liverpool Road Station, Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry contains 15 galleries which not only educate and inform, but also amaze and entertain. Permanent exhibitions include the Air & Space Gallery, which is packed with planes and flying history memorabilia; Out of This World, a space gallery with interactive computer displays and simulations; the Making of Manchester, an exhibition about the city and it's industrial heritage; Underground Manchester, a walk through Manchester's Victorian Sewer system, complete with sounds and smells; Xperiment, a hands-on science centre with amazing special effects; the Gas & Electricity Galleries, which show these two powerful utilities changed people's lives; the Power Hall, which includes various large engines, steam engines among them; as well as many other exhibits.
City College Manchester was merged with MANCAT in August 2008. The College is based in Manchester. The College operates out of three main campuses which are situated in City Campus, Crumpsall and Northenden. Currently there are over 25,000 students of all ages enrolled in higher education, adult learning programs, professional studies, international courses, vocational studies and business programs. The foundation degree programs are offered in Retail Management, Media Make-Up, Popular Music and Production, New Media Design, and Event Management among others.
North Trafford College of Further Education, founded in 2007, is located in Manchester, UK. The College has over 11,000 students out of which over 8,000 students are adults and around 3,000 are young people in the age range of 16 to 18 years. The College offers several programmes such as Access to Higher Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computing and IT, Health and Care, Business & Management, Art and Design, Mechanical and Production Engineering, Gas and Plumbing, Building Services, Leisure, Child Care, Teacher Training and Science.
Manchester Metropolitan University was established as a Polytechnic in 1970 and became a University in 1992. With nearly 34,000 students, the University has five campuses located in Manchester (United Kingdom) and two campuses at Cheshire. The University is organised into eight faculties which are art and design, health, psychology and social care, humanities, law and social science, science and engineering, Hollings Faculty, MMU Business School, MMU Cheshire and MMU Institute of Education. All full-time first year undergraduate students are guaranteed University accommodation on both the Manchester and Cheshire campuses.
Established since 1897 it is a challenging and scenic 18 hole course with some of the finest views in Lancashire. Excellent restaurant and bar with all the clubhouse facilities you would expect from a private club make this a popular venue for visitors and societies small or large.Although Chorley Golf Club is a club run for the members, we welcome Societies and visitors alike and like to hear what they think of our course and facilities. We are proud to be members of Chorley Golf Club and are pleased when others have an enjoyable day.
The famous name of Manchester City has been in existence since 1894 - when their predecessors Ardwick went into bankruptcy. They then played at Hyde Road but in 1923 they would move to Maine Road, the scene of many triumphs and disappointments. City have won two titles - the second coming in 1968 in the midst of their most successful era, under Joe Mercer, when they won the FA Cup, League Cup and Cup-Winners' Cup as well as the championship in a glorious three-year period. Fast Fact: Bert Trautmann, a former World War Two German POW, led City to a 3-1 win against Birmingham City in the 1956 FA Cup Final and played with a broken neck! Fast Fact: City's John Burridge is the oldest player to appear in the Premiership. He played in goal for Man City in their 3-2 loss to QPR in May 1995 aged 43 years and 5 months.
At Bury College, we aim to provide you with the best possible student experience, offering high quality academic and vocational programmes in a host of subjects giving you outstanding choice.Study at Bury College and you will receive an exceptional standard of learning. I am also delighted and proud to report that Bury College has received a set of Grade 1s - the highest grade possible in all areas by Ofsted inspectors in February 2007. These grades have been confirmed each year since.
