Haughton Green is a large village in Tameside, Greater Manchester with a population of around 9000. Just under 2 miles from the towns of Denton and Hyde and 7 miles from Manchester, large parts of Haughton Green is undergoing a massive multi-million pound regeneration programme since a stock transfer to Irwell Valley HA in 2005.
Leisure
Haughton Green Playing Fields, Chisworth Walk Off Mancunian Road offers facilities for Basketball and Five a Side, Granada Road Playing Fields, Thornley Park, Manchester Rd and Victoria Park also provide Bowling Greens, Floral Gardens and Children’s play areas.
Haughton Green Centre on Tatton Rd provides a number of leisure activities - a walking group, bingo, armchair exercises and Tai Chi – as well as a Children’s Centre and skills training programmes. Call 0161 320 3510 for further information.
Nearby Denton Pools on Victoria St offers two swimming pools, a large pool and a small pool for teaching swimming and younger children, a sunbed unit plus ladies only, 50 plus, aqua fit and inflatable fun sessions. Children's birthday parties are also available at weekends.
Tameside Leisure Park in Hyde is one of the most popular centres in the region and also offers a fully equipped gymnasium. Ashton, just over 4 miles from Haughton Green has several gyms and fitness centres. The town is also home to Tameside College Courtyard Theatre, Tameside Hippodrome and the Central Art Gallery.
The Tameside Leisure Key Scheme offers discounts for adult residents of Tameside, on a whole range of sport and recreational activities. Call 0161 609 5269 for more information.
Shopping
Most of the village shops including a convenience store and post office are located along Haughton Green Road.
Nearby Denton has a large market and The Victoria Market Hall in Ashton has the largest indoor and outdoor market in Tameside, The Arcades Shopping Centre houses independent, specialist and high street stores.
Public Transport
For information on local bus and train services contact:
GMPTIL
Tel: 0161-228-7811
Education
Haughton Green is served by three primary schools and a secondary school: Manor Green Primary School; St. John Fisher Primary School; Corrie Primary and Nursery School and Two Trees Sports College
For information about schools admissions contact:
Tameside Choice Advice Service
Council Offices
Wellington Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside OL6 6DL
Tel: 0161 342 4422
For information about child care provision contact:
Tameside Children's Information Service
Tameside Early Years Quality Development Centre
Manchester Road
Audenshaw
M34 5GJ
Tel: 0161 342 5434
Medical Care
Haughton Vale Surgery
Tatton Road, Denton
Manchester
M34 7PL
Tel: 0161-336 3005
For further details about GPs in your area contact:
Tameside & Glossop PCT
New Century House,
Progress Way,
Windmill Lane,
Denton,
M34 2GP
Tel: 0161 304 5300
Useful Numbers
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Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency:
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999 |
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Police General enquiries:
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0161 872 5050 |
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Neighbourhood Policing Team:
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0161 856 9393 |
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Tameside General Hospital:
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0161 331 6000 |
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Gas Escapes
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0800 111999 (24 Hours) |
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Gas Customer Enquiries
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0845 6091122 |
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Electric Customer Enquiries
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0845 7888400 |
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Electricity No Supply
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0800 195 4141 (24 hrs) |
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General Enquires
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0800 1950101 |
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North West Water Authority
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08457 462200 (24 hour service) |