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Latest in Middleton

Dr Stockton & Thompson's Patient April Newsletter Released

In April the practice produced its regular newsletter to ensure patients are kept fully up to date with developments at the practice. Copies are available at the practice and were also distributed via email. If you haven't managed to get hold of one then you can download it by clicking here. We hope you find it a good read and if you have any suggestions for future editions then just email the practice!

Efit released following house robbery

Detectives hunting a robber who confronted a woman in her own living room have issued an e-fit of the suspect. At about 8.15pm on Friday 24 February, the offender climbed over a fence into the garden of the house on Gatesgarth Road. He then walked in through a back door and found the victim, a 58-year-old woman, in the living room. The offender then said that he wasn't going to hurt her, all he wanted was her money. He grabbed her by the neck and forced her to hand over cash, before leaving the house............For more go to News.

Medieval Middleton

Join in Middleton's celebrations of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations combined with the 600th Anniversary of the rebuilding of St Leonard's Church this June. As well as the events being listed on the events page, view the flyer with the full details here.

This Month in Middleton History

Our very own Edgar Wood was born in Middleton on the 17th May 1860 to parents Thomas Broadbent Wood, a wealthy cotton mill owner and his wife Mary, and was educated at Queen Elizabeths Grammar School. He went on to become an internationally famous architect having designed and built churches, schools, shops and homes, many of which still exist in and around Middleton today.
Click here for more about Edgar Wood in People & Places

Article of the Month

The Lowbands Farm Story

Opposite the Jumbo Centre car park on Grimshaw Lane there stands a short terrace of three houses, the most westerly having iron railed steps up to the front door. The centre house my great grandfather James Hilton bought and 'modernised' in 1899. "It was only the fourth house in Middleton to have a bath in it". my Nanna used to boast. I'm afraid I can't shed any light on how she could be so specific that it was the fourth house or which houses took the Gold, Silver and Bronze in the 'Middleton Bath Installation Olympics'........

Read more about The Lowbands Farm Story by Ray Wilson.

Event of the Month in Middleton

Saturday 19th May

Jumbo Social Centre. 11am-3pm

Well Women Centre Roadshow

The Well Women Centre invites people to check out the services on offer. We have been established for 24 years and provide a safe and welcoming space for many people. The roadshow will be offering a range of activities for this exciting day including massage, yoga, shiatsu and Reiki, Zumba, meditation, hypnotherapy and much more as well as information stalls on all manners of health issues and home-made craft stalls. Our Wellbeing team is dedicated to ensuring we have something that is right for you.

For more info on this event and for more events go to the events page.

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