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Hi! I'm Julie

Published July 25th, 2022

I'm Julie and I volunteer for community engagement projects. So far i've worked on Grundy's Grids and Tyldesley Tales. Born and bred in Tyldesley. I'm very proud of the community spirit and the people. I was brought up in Ash Street and have very fond memories of Tyldesley Wakes visiting Shakerley Common as a child. […]

Grundy's Grids - Competition

Published July 25th, 2022

Can you spot a Grundy's Grid? History Beneath Us. Are you going on holiday? Have you moved away from the area, can you spot a Grundy's Grid! There's prizes to be won for the grid spotted furthest away! All entries to be submitted before the end of September. Winners will be announced as part of […]

The new HAZ Office

Published July 25th, 2022

Until you see the before and after you can't fully appreciate what has been done. 119 Elliott Street now our HAZ office (Heritage Action Zone) What makes the biggest difference for you? Personally we LOVE the set back door and tiling. Thank you to all the lovely comments we've had so far!

We're halfway there! (2 years in)

Published July 25th, 2022

Historic England have commissioned a short film to mark the halfway point ( 2 years) of our Tyldesley Highstreets Action Zone (HAZ) project. Thanks to all the beneficiaries, traders and residents who took part in the filming. I know you didn't all make the final edit and know you will be disappointed. Your enthusiasm and […]

Tyldesley Tales - Competition

Published July 25th, 2022

Are you interested in local history? Passionate about local landmarks and their unique architecture? Do you have a local beauty spot that means something to you? Do you want to capture stories? This is your chance to take part in our photography competition! Click HERE to find out more

Footfall for March 2022

Published April 3rd, 2022

Isn't this interesting? Tyldesley is a good place to visit for new visitors and repeat visitors.

Frank's Café

Published February 20th, 2022

The scaffolding was finally removed this weekend following the fitting of the first-floor windows over the weekend. This will make it easier for the joiners to fit the new shop front to Franks Café which was delivered this morning, hopefully it will be fitted this week, and the glazing will follow on at a later […]

Work begins on The old Bargain Booze

Published February 20th, 2022

At the other end of the High Street Trinity Renovations have now turned their attention on to 206 Elliott Street. Lee – pictured and Pavla plan to use the ground floor as an office space for their business and fit out the first floor and attic space as a high specification apartment with amazing views […]

School time capsule project

Published February 20th, 2022

Away from the High Street For Tyldesley have been working with a group of local junior school teachers developing a High Street Time Capsule Project to engage the younger members of our community in local heritage and culture. They will create 60 Time Capsule boxes to be kept safe and opened in ten years’ time […]

How the HAZ works

Published December 7th, 2021

A few months ago we made a short film for the Institute for Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) Conference. Its a virtual tour of the High Street and our progress to date. The film highlights the range of partners and stakeholders involved in delivering our Heritage High Street Action Zone in Tyldesley conservation area. It includes […]

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