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41. Days out
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005The wonderful world of steam, festive bellringers and demonstrations of how to make your own decorations - we look at ways of keeping the kids busy in the week leading up to Christmas.
42. The big picture: winter celebrations
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005The weather outside may be frightful, but a new exhibition of paintings is so delightful. Conrad Astley looked at work dedicated to winter in a Manchester bar.
43. Previews
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005We take a look at new wave legends Blondie and Christmas number-one writers The Pogues, both in town this week.
44. A festive feast
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005With less than two weeks to go, the daunting Christmas dinner is beginning to loom. But don't panic! Chef Dave Ross, who cooks for Manchester United stars, told Conrad Astley that preparation is everything.
45. Mission: on your bike!
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005We like to set our reporters a challenge so we sent Sarah Warden to learn how to ride a bike - and wear the regulation cycling gear - in time for winter rush hours.
46. Taxi drivers working under fear of attack
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005COPING with violence is becoming a 'way of life' for Rochdale's taxi drivers.
47. Main event: do you want them?
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005Originally formed by two computer programmers from Sheffield, and taking their name from a science fiction role-playing game, The Human League weren't obvious contenders for chart success. That all changed when the geeks left and were replaced by dancing girls. Conrad Astley spoke to Susan Anne Sulley.
48. A bit about: Sarah Beeny
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005She may be known for presenting the Property Ladder, but now Sarah Beeny is looking to help you sell yourself with the singlefriends.com website, designed for those who are finding a good old-fashioned date hard to come by in today's modern world. Sarah, who recently launched the site in Manchester, tackles our questions
49. Pub grins and beers it to be crowned region’s best
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005WHAT'S the secret to running a successful pub?
50. Tacks trick punctures season of goodwill
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005THE season of goodwill to all men was almost forgotten when people leaving a carol service stepped on to hundreds of large drawing tacks.