Here is some really useful information on local services and things you’ll just be happy to know … from the local dentists and doctors, to fun places to take your kids. Here are some quick and short nuggets of information that might make you life easier.

Essential services
- Doctor: Willow Tree Medical Centre, Littleton Road, M7 3SE
- Dentist: Pendlebury Dental Centre, 661 Bolton Road, M27 4EJ
- Salford Royal Hospital: M6 8HD
- Prestwich drop-in centre: M25 1BT
- Swinton library: M27 6BP

Fun with the kids
- Drinkwater Park
- The Funhouse: www.the-funhouse.co.uk
- Bounce: http://bouncecentraluk.co.uk/
- St. Mary’s Park (Prestwich): Prestwich, M25 9LU

Places to eat
- Bilash Balti House: 555 Bolton Rd
- Henry Boddington pub: Top of the hill
- Sykes Fish & Chips: 596 Bolton Rd
- Lion Cafe (at ABM): Turn left out of the estate, at Agecroft Builders Merchants

Schools, nurseries, childminders
- Early years: Kidsruz (M27 5FQ), Evergreen (M27 4FB)
- Primary schools: Grosvenor Road, St Johns, St Augustines
- Secondary schools: Moorside High School, Co-op Swinton Academy

Getting around
- Train: Moorside train station (M27 9RH)
- Buses: Number 8 bus from Bolton Road goes direct to Shudehill
- Cycle routes: National route 6 nearby towards central Manchester (https://tfgm.com/cycling/cycle-maps)
