Kit Vickery

Sep 3, 2024 | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kit Vickery

4 1/1 A SALE boy with Down Syndrome has featured in a book dispelling myths about those living with the condition. James Callen, 10, has a page in the book ‘Wouldn’t Change A Thing’ dedicated to his story. The book seeks to dispel the fear that parents can feel when they receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis. Andi Callen, James’ father, said: “We wanted to help share a positive message. “It’s very difficult when you’re a new parent and your child has Down Syndrome.

Sep 3, 2024 | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kit Vickery

7 1/1 Pop-up shops are bringing art, fashion, and botany to the town centre. The Square in Sale has offered three large units to independent shops, currently filled by Denim & Art, Plant Shop Manchester and StudioDBD. Units have been stripped to offer blank creative spaces for the retailers. The stores will be there until the end of the year, but the owners of The Square, Maloneview Limited, have said new businesses will taking their place.

Sep 3, 2024 | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kit Vickery

2 1/1 Urmston’s first charity fun run has been a huge success. The 5k race on Sunday was organised by Claire Foster from the Steamhouse. A whopping £5,741 was raised for Jude’s Fund, a special trust for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Claire said: “Jude’s story is one that really tugs at the heartstrings of the whole community, especially those with children. “There’s been no research into bone cancer since the 1970s because it’s a rarer form of cancer.

Sep 3, 2024 | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kit Vickery

A FORMER Urmston cricket player has died aged 79. Brian Taylor passed away on Wednesday October 16 at 7pm following a period of ill health. Steven Taylor, Brian’s son, wants to make people aware of his father’s passing due to his popularity in the area. He said: “He was such a popular and well known guy that every time I walked into the centre of Urmston with him we would stop and chat with several different people.

Sep 3, 2024 | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kit Vickery

Three local residents have celebrated their 90th birthdays in the same week. Beryl Fox, living in Woburn Drive in Hale, is the eldest of the trio, and celebrated her birthday on Saturday, September 21. Originally from Middlesex, Beryl came to Cheshire with her late husband, Roy Fox, in 1960. Beryl attended the London College of Music as a piano player in her youth, and has always been an avid reader.