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Ann Metcalfe

Ann Metcalfe

Ward: Norden
Party: Conservative

Address:
The Chapel
Red Lumb
Rochdale
OL12 7TX

Tel: 01706 630122

Email: ann.metcalfe@rochdale.gov.uk

2012...

At last, here comes the blank canvas for 2012.
Maybe this year for once I will consider my previous mistakes and not go there again.
Consider and value other people far more and show the respect to them which I would like in return.
What ever,I do hope the coming year brings Health and...

Date posted: 30/12/2011

So, how did you spend the Bank Holiday?

With what seem to be so many Bank Holidays coming so close together I'm finding it hard to know what day of the week it is.
But then again that's nothing new!
Normally Bank Holidays are spent competing, judging or enjoying time with family and friends over a good meal and a few glasses of...

Date posted: 31/05/2011

Looking forward

The dust has now almost settled following the recent Local Eelection with a very positive result for myself and my group.
This years run up to the election was really rewarding. So many peolpe were supportive in their comments whilst I was out canvassing. Thankfully this was reflected in the final...

Date posted: 10/05/2011

The best gift of all

A very belated 'Seasons Greetings'.
Events have overtaken us this past week.
Lots of Christmas cards are scattered around the kitchen worktop awaiting stamps and posting!
Maybe I can save on buying these cards next year!
So, apologies if you haven't received yours this year they will be...

Date posted: 27/12/2010

It really is the thought that counts....

This morning I enjoyed yet another Christmas Fair in the village here at Norden.
Despite the heavy snowfall over night, slippery pavements and bitterly cold weather all the stalls were brimming over with festive goods for sale .
Laden with mince pies, bric a brac (I've more than enough at home...

Date posted: 04/12/2010

What an eye opener!

Well, I can see clearly now and it's not because the rain has gone!
A 'non political' domestic day.
A couple of weeks ago I went to have my eyes tested. Not bad to say the last time I got round to this was when I'd just turned forty, obviously more than a year or two I must say.
For the past few...

Date posted: 29/08/2010

Preamble and The Three Owls.

Heavens! it is absolutely ages since I wrote my Online diary.
Basically I have been so fed up and saddened to read through the Forun and in Councillor's Diaries the series of half truths, rumours, innuendos and personal attacks in attempt to discredit others .
I certainly do not wish to be...

Date posted: 12/08/2009

Good to be Back with you.

Hi, it's good to be back.
I may not be as 'computer literate' as most but I do realise the value and the important opportunities which Rochdale Online Councillors Diary gives me as a local Councillor. It is good to be able to attempt to share my opinion of local issues with others.
The issue of...

Date posted: 19/10/2008

A&E, Rochdale Infirmary - 101%

A week last Friday saw us attending the Recent Injury Clinic. The swelling around Alan's knee had dramatically gone down. Following examination the doctor made an appointment for the following Monday to see the consultant.
The consultant gave him three options; leave the knee alone and do nothing,...

Date posted: 09/02/2008

Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony

This afternoon I attended the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at Littleborough. Following the re-dedication of the memorial stone in the Memorial Gardens we returned to complete the service in Littleborough Coach House.
David Arnold of the Jewish Representative Council for Greater Manchester and the...

Date posted: 27/01/2008

Top marks to Rochdale A&E staff

After several meetings yesterday I arrived home at around half past eight to find Alan in agony.
Apparently he had slipped earlier a wrenched his knee. I realised the pain he must be experiencing when he agreed we go to A&E right away rather than waiting until this morning.
We arrived at...

Date posted: 25/01/2008

A Grand Day Out at last!

Well at long last may I wish everyone a rather belated Happy New Year.
It has taken me so long to sit down and write a few lines for my diary as I have been so fed up and depressed by the recent events, behaviours and comments from Council. There has been so much spin, negotive attitude,...

Date posted: 13/01/2008

Community spirit at Taylor Park

Yesterday evening I witnessed the culmination of true community spirit.
For the past few days residents, friends and helpers from around Taylor Park Norden have been busy organising the smooth running of their annual community bonfire.
The formalities of form filling and legal implications...

Date posted: 04/11/2007

Anyone got any good news?

This really has been one awful week.
It began when I heard the news of a friend of mine whose partner had recently been suffering from a bad back. I basically dismissed this as bad backs happen to us all every now and again. Now how dreadful I feel as I have been told he has been diagnosed with...

Date posted: 16/10/2007

The Golden Mosque

This evening I was priviledged to attend the opening of the fast and prayers in the Golden Mosque at Spotland. This was the first mosque in Rochdale way back in 1964. Alongside this old building can be seen the developing site of what will be a splendid, modern replacement.
The invitation to...

Date posted: 07/10/2007

Well done Rochdale Rotarians

I wish I could have had more time to visit even more stalls this afternoon.
The variety and quality of crafts and art work was of a high standard whilst the vintage car and old Yelloway coach added that welcome touch of nostalgia to the event.
In spite of the threatening rain all the stall...

Date posted: 09/09/2007

Charity doesn't always begin at home

Last Saturday evening along with a party of friends Alan and I enjoyed a super evening at the Mayor's Fund Raising Dinner. The proceeds of the evening went to the Rochdale Childrens Moorland Home. The event raised well over £2000.
Yesterday evening I enjoyed a selection of delicious curries at...

Date posted: 05/09/2007

Norden welcomes devolution

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a councillor is helping to effect change by empowering people. Through devolution of decision making we should now begin to witness far greater empowerment and ownership locally.
An example of this from Norden Ward was my instigation of the Friends of...

Date posted: 31/08/2007

The Kingsway Partnership

I feel priviledged to have been present at the recent update on progress of the Kingsway development last Friday.
The work exhibited by pupils from Lowerplace and St. Peter's Primary Schools was a joy. The content and quality were evidence of the involvement and enjoyment experienced from...

Date posted: 07/07/2007

Thank you Susan and Heywood Township

Your recent diary entry reflects everything which I have expressed for so long (please read my earlier diaries).
Most people are behind recycling and our improving rates are proof of this.
Having personally spoken at assemblies promoting the good practice of our recycling officers and the...

Date posted: 23/05/2007