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Editor’s Words








                                                                                                                                                   A warm welcome to Real Rochdale



                                                                                                                                                              Hello and welcome back to the latest edition of Real Rochdale.


                                                                                                                                                              Jenny Kennedy, pictured on our front cover, was awarded this year’s
                                                                                                                                                              Woman of Rochdale title for all of her outstanding work in Darnhill and
                                                                                                                                                              wider Heywood communities.


                                                                                                                                                              10-year-old Darcie and her dog, Domino, appeared at Crufts in March
                                                                                                                                                              2023 placing fourth overall in the Young Kennel Club handling hound
                                                                                                                                                              category.





                                                                                                                                Talking about amazing achievements, Rochdale Sacred Heart FC have clinched the league and cup
                                                                                                                                double after an incredible year, having not lost their last 20 matches of the season.


                                                                                                                                Couzens Hair Salon celebrates 40 years on The Walk this summer meaning it is one of the longest-
                                                                                                                                standing businesses in the town centre. Another local business, Rochdale Online, also marks 25 years
                                                                                                                                of independent news publication. Great accomplishments for both companies!

                                                                                                                                Roy Down shares with us his top tips on how to keep your plants well-hydrated as we enter the
                                                                                                                                warmest season of the year.


                                                                                                                                Local baker, Natasha Brown, has once again prepared a delicious recipe for everyone to enjoy. Her
                                                                                                                                pavlovas take some time to make but are worth the effort when served with cream and fruit of your
                                                                                                                                choice.


                                                                                                                                San Remo is a name most of us will be familiar with here in town. In a new feature, Tom McNeeney
                                                                                                                                outlines exactly what makes the Drake Street staple so special – and keeps us coming back for more!

                                                                                                                                As always, thank you to our advertisers and contributors – and we hope you enjoy this issue.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CLAIRE FLETT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EDITOR




                                                                                                                                  Address                          Advertising                       Cover Image
                                                                                                                                  122 Yorkshire Street             Lois Walker                       Jenny Kennedy
                                                                                                                                  Rochdale                         advertising@realrochdale.co.uk    Photo by Malcolm Journeaux
                                                                                                                                  OL16 1LA
                                                                                                                                  info@realrochdale.co.uk          Printing                          Contributors
                                                                                                                                  01706 523583                     Jones & Brooks Ltd, Rochdale      Michelle Kight
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Tom McNeeney



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