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What has happened to the NHS North West independent review of Tameside General Hospital led by Dame Pauline Fielding and Liz Craig, which was expected to report in mid to late February?
We understand that the review has been completed but it is so critical of the hospital that it is being toned down by the former strategic health authority, which is concerned about the hospital's delayed application for foundation status. Background here.

Terry Dooley visits Bob Shannon's Fighting Fit gym and interviews Ali Nuumbembe (left), the Glossop-based Namibian boxer who recently won the Commonwealth welterweight title from Kevin Anderson, in britishboxing.net.

Ali is said to be lining up a fight against Matthew Hatton, brother of world champion Ricky 'The Hitman', whose mother has a carpet stall on Glossop market.

Whaley Bridge-based Border Morris side The Powderkegs have announced their summer programme. Locally they will perform at the Little Mill Inn in Rowarth on Wednesday, May 23, The Globe in High Street West, Glossop on Wednesday, June 20 and the Hare and Hounds in Simmondley on Wednesday, July 25. Details here.

Amnesty Glossop

Aztec Arts, from 93 Woolley Bridge Road, Hadfield, is taking part in the Fair Trade Fashion Show at St Matthew's Hall, Stretford on Saturday, March 31.
You can host your own Aztec Arts Fair Trade Party at home - details here.

Sixties rocker Wayne Fontana was cleared of alleged traffic and bail offences at Mansfield magistrates' court, according to Mansfield Today. The 61-year-old Shirebrook-based singer, real name Glyn Ellis, still faces a charge of arson with intent to endanger life at Derby Crown Court on Friday, May 25.

Have you seen this year's frogspawn, a peacock butterfly, a seven-spot ladybird, hawthorn flowering, a red-tailed bumblebee or a swift yet?

Map it with the BBC's Springwatch.

Glossop North End drew 3-3 with Atherton LR at Surrey Street on Saturday (March 24). They play Newcastle Town away on Saturday, March 31.

The Big Kid Circus is at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre, Glossop Road, Charlesworth from Wednesday, March 21 until Sunday, April 1. Details here or call 07766 552211.

Bodycheck health and fitness club on Victoria Street has an open week from Sunday, March 25 to Sunday, April 1. There's a month's free membership and £85 off. Details on 01457 853107.

The Red Ramblers have an eight-mile walk around Wharncliffe Craggs on Sunday, March 25. Meet at Glossop Labour Club in Chapel Street at 10.00am for car-share to Oughtibridge.

Glossop Parish Church has its annual parish meeting on Sunday, March 25 at 12.30pm.

Clearview play The Old Gloveworks in George Street on Sunday, March 25 at 4.00pm. Free.

Friends of ex-Glossop nun Sister Celestine, who runs an orphanage in Romania, have a fund-raising brass band concert and supper with Glossop Old Band at the Wood Street Band Room on Sunday, March 25. Details and tickets (£5) from Cathy Ford on 07818 044768.

High Peak borough council is looking for an independent member of the Standards Committee. The appointment is for four years and there is a small allowance plus expenses. Closing date is Monday, March 26. Details here.

James H Reeve hosts The Works comedy convention at The Old Gloveworks in George Street on Wednesday, March 28 at 8.30pm. £8 in advance, £12 on the door.

High Peak borough council's licensing department hosts a meeting for organisers of community events and activities about entertainment and licensing at the council offices on Hayfield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith on Thursday, March 29 at 6.30pm. If you are interested, contact Ian Nicholls on 0845 129 7777 ext 4461 or email iann@highpeak.gov.uk.

The Purple Gang jug band play The Globe on Thursday, March 29 at 8.30pm. Free.

Paul Keith plays The Old Gloveworks in George Street on Thursday, March 29 at 9.00pm. Free.

The Highways Agency published new draft orders for the Mottram-Hollingworth-Tintwistle bypass on Friday, February 9. Comments must be submitted by Friday, March 30. Details here.

Glossop branch of the Workers' Educational Association celebrates its centenary with a talk on its history, Knowledge is Power, by chair Dr J H Smith at Central Methodist Church in Chapel Street on Friday, March 30 at 7.30pm.

Glossop Community Transport has a books and bric-a-brac sale at 2 Chapel Street on Saturday, March 31 from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Pino Forastiere plays The Moon and Sixpence in Bernard Street on Friday, March 30 at 9.30pm. Free.

Stolen Peace play The Globe on Saturday, March 31 at 8.30pm. Free.

The Humming Birds Blues Band plays The Moon and Sixpence in Bernard Street on Saturday, March 31 at 9.30pm. Free.

Glossop Community Transport will be 25 years old this year so they are a planning a celebration in May. They are asking all former members of staff, volunteers and trustees to get in touch with Sue Smith at 2 Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT (01457 861635, email sue@glossopct.co.uk) before the end of March.

George Street Books has an evening of weird and wonderful storytelling with Michael Dacre and Steve Yates at the Partington Theatre in Henry Street on Sunday, April 1 at 7.00 for 7.30pm. £5. Details here.

Jazz Options play The Globe on Sunday, April 1 at 8.30pm. Free.

Ex-Glossop writer Steven Hall - whose novel The Raw Shark Texts was published by Canongate Books on March 1 - returns for a 'book club' evening at the Partington Theatre in Henry Street on Monday, April 2. Details and tickets from Bay Tree Books on High Street West (01457 862512).

Glossop Business Network has its next breakfast meeting on Wednesday, April 4 from 7.00 - 9.00am at The George Hotel in Norfolk Street. For details call 07764 821521 or 07818 044768.

Resurrected play The Globe on Friday, April 6 at 8.30pm. Free.

Colours Run and Parker play The Moon and Sixpence in Bernard Street on Friday, April 6 at 9.30pm. Free.

Girlguiding Pennine Division has an Easter Extravaganza at Bradbury Community House in Market Street on Saturday, April 7 from 9.00am - 3.00pm. Easter Fair, tombola, etc.

Michael Berk (above), Amrit Sond and Pete Smith play The Globe on Saturday, April 7 at 8.30pm. £5.

Blues Deluxe play The Moon and Sixpence in Bernard Street on Saturday, April 7 at 9.30pm. Free.

Fairtrade Glossopdale meets at The Crown on Victoria Street on Tuesday, April 10 at 7.30pm.

You must be on the electoral register by Wednesday, April 18 to vote in the local elections on Thursday, May 3. Details here.

Glossop Business Network has its next lunchtime meeting on Friday, April 20 from 12 noon - 2.00pm at the Windy Harbour Farm Hotel on Woodhead Road. For details call 07764 821521 or 07818 044768.

Girlguiding Pennine Division has its annual review at Central Methodist Church in Chapel Street on Friday, April 20 from 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Glossop Operatic and Dramatic Society (GODS) presents the musical Annie at the Victoria Hall from Monday, April 23 - Saturday, April 28. Tickets £5 (on Monday) to £8 from Bay Tree Books, High Street West (01457 862512). Details here.

Glossop Folk Train leaves Manchester Piccadilly station at 6.49pm on the fourth Thursday of every month, with some of the region's best musicians playing live on the train all the way to Glossop. The performers on Thursday, April 26 will be Virginia Barrett, playing her own acoustic material, plus guests. Details here.

Glossop Concert Society presents Baroque by Candlelight with Consort 1700 at Glossop Parish Church on Saturday, April 28 at 7.30pm, sponsored by Live Music Now.

Emma Dixon (cello), Nicola Mills (soprano), Martyn Shaw (baroque flute) and Charlotte Wilson (harpsichord) play music by Vivaldi, Handel and Bach. £8, concessions £6.50, under-18s free. Tickets from Bestsellers Bookshop and Bay Tree Books.