Droylsden East Labour

Remembering ALL our Heroes

Saturday, 31 October 2009

November is the traditional month for national remembrance.

For decades Droylsden Labour Party have stood in silent prayer for all those brave men & women who, both now and in the past, have given either their lives or their health or their mobility, in the defence of our country and it’s freedom.

In Droylsden we are the ONLY political Party that has consistently honoured these brave people over the years.

Many of the people we will remember on November 11th died fighting fascism & tyranny.

Only recently the fascist BNP were exposed trying to hijack for political gain the sacrifice given by our brave armed services. People know the BNP are a fascist and racist party.

We will once again stand firm against these Nazis and their poison.

Lumb Mill, Littlemoss. Heritage remembered

Thursday, 29 October 2009

In the 1860’s Littlemoss was a still small rural village, close to the growing town of Droylsden. Like many places on the East of Manchester during this period of the Industrial revolution landowners built large cotton mills such as Lumb Mill in Littlemoss to manufacture the goods that helped the British Empire grow.

During this period, as people sought work, Droylsden’s population doubled from around 3000 to 8000 residents. Lumb Mill brought work to thousands of Droylsden residents during it’s 130 years. Ending it’s days producing plastic goods for Sharna Ware.

When Lumb Mill was demolished in the Mid 90’s local people like Susan Marsh wanted to make sure that they saved a part of the Mill to remember our town’s heritage. Susan Marsh and her colleagues , with the help of Tameside Labour Council, saved This entrance stone which was until recently stored at Littlemoss school.

It is moving once more going to Heginbottom Mill in Ashton for safe keeping, after your local Councillors were asked to help. As Cllr Kieran Quinn said "This may be a small remnant of a great mill but it is our link to a past that made Droylsden the proud town we see today."

If you have any ideas for a permanent home let your Labour team know.

Veterens oppose the BNP

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

More and more people and organisations are adding their voices to the overwhelming opposition to the BNP and their policies, making sure the public know what the BNP stands for.

The vast majority of decent hardworking women and men, students and retired citizens accept that the BNP are an extremist party.

They have hijacked images and stories from our diverse and proud history and twisted them to fit the BNP's narrow definition of "Britishness." A twisted definition that tries to remove from the records contributions to the British identity from brave men and women including a holder of the Victoria Cross as well as the Ghurkhas.

The video clip below is a recent addition.

It makes clear the reputation of the British Military is under attack. The BNP are cynically exploiting the reputation of Britain’s military to promote their nasty brand of racism, segregation and intolerance.

It is a deliberate political strategy to exploit the good name of the British Armed Services and to manipulate public opinion.

It is time we said enough. The Military's image is not to be used for a political party’s gain.

Littlemoss Residents Fun Day a great success

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally the time for carnivals, street parties and communities coming together.

This was no different for the residents on the birds estate in Littlemoss who put together a family fun day to help strengthen the already strong community identity in the area.

Your 3 Labour Councillors have given this group support since they came together less than a year ago.

As Cllr Kieran Quinn said “Myself and Cllr Susan Quinn thought that the fun day was a huge success. Not only did it bring neighbours together to have fun it also raised funds to help improve the activities of the residents group.”

The Droylsden East Partnership which is chaired by Cllr Kieran Quinn helped with the costs of this fun day by donating £500 towards the costs and as Cllr Susan Quinn further commented “I hope that this becomes an annual event and your local Labour team will continue to work with the residents here to help improve the area.”

Strengthening the links with Droylsden's community

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Project BRIDGE is the title given to an initiative taking place currently in large parts of Droylsden East. This initiative has the full backing of your 3 Labour Councillors who are taking an active role in the projects success.

It is an attempt by the Police, The Fire service, Tameside's Patrollers service as well as the Council and other agencies to not only let local people know what is being done in Droylsden East to reduce crime and anti social behaviour but also to make Droylsden a safer place to live, work or raise a family.

A presentation at the Moravian College was held last week to a receptive audience who not only heard about the work being undertaken but which also asked questions and shared information with the services represented.

Cllr Susan Quinn commenting said "This is another example of the variety of initiatives we encourage to come to this area. This is not just about extra resources but more about making sure those resources are spent well and in the areas of highest need."

Cllr Jim Middleton added "As Chair of the popular Droylsden District Assembly I will make sure that we continue to work with the Police and the Fire service to get the best our of them for local people."

Project Bridge will be running for some time yet and we will keep you up to date with any outcomes or changes. Above are pictures of Councillors and local people taking part in the evening etc.

Turning disaster into triumph

Saturday, 1 August 2009

The previous story highlights how an arson attack on the 413th scouts group at the Moravian settlement could have been a disaster for this particular group.

This was never going to happen once they looked around for support. Not only did your 3 Labour Councillors rally to the cause but the same happened with local people and businesses in our Droylsden community.

The pictures below show the scouts last week at an open day as well as some photos of the new equipment purchased with the donation provided by your Labour Councillors. This ranges from camping gas to utensils to storage boxes.

The organisers have thanked us for our support and they left for camp on Friday morning at 9.30am. The tents have been borrowed from 250th St Mary's group and they managed to beg steal and borrow other items to make sure that kids have the camp they expected.

Altogether a real story of turning disaster into triumph in Droylsden.

Scout Hut Arson Tragedy

Saturday, 18 July 2009

Sadly on Wednesday night the scout hut behind the Moravian settlement was subject to an arson attack.

The fire was contained to 1 out of 3 of the huts, but unfortunately the fire was in the storage hut where all the scouts’ equipment was kept. To make matters worse the Group had just recently purchased lots of new equipment in readiness for a busy summer.

With the summer holidays right on top of the group and plans well advanced for activity including a summer camp for the young children they were unsure about what to do next and they turned to your Droylsden East Labour Councillors for help.

As Cllr Sue Quinn said, "When I heard about this I knew we had to help. The scouts are an excellent organisation who work with children from all background and show them values through activity that more children should learn."

"Your 3 Droylsden East Labour Councillors will make sure we rally behind this group and already we have committed £1000 so they can quickly buy cookers, tents, etc needed to make sure the camp goes ahead."

Adding to this Cllr Kieran Quinn said "Whoever did this should be ashamed. Young Droylsden residents will have fewer things to do this summer because of this despicable act. The attack has highlighted additional security needs here and another job will be to work out how best we can secure the 3 buildings so this is less likely to happen again."

Sad though this arson attack is it also allows us the opportunity to show Droylsden at its best. There have already been many offers of help from local people and plans are already being formed to put together an event to raise funds for future activity.