‘Parrots in peril’ may have been the theme for 1987’s National Zoo Month - but an Ashton family turning up for one of the special events at Chester Zoo were far from being an endangered species.
The zoo arranged ‘Parrot Sunday’ - offering complimentary visits to anyone of that name who got in touch.
More than 110 Parrots, Parrotts or Parretts did just that, including Richard and Judy Parrott and their children Garry, Gemma and Daniel, from Buttermere Road.
From the Chronicle files - Thursday 26th June 2025
Even non-league football pitches look as good at the end of the season these days as they did at the beginning, but it wasn’t always the case.
Terror for terrier group on Snake Pass
Passengers and their dogs were sent flying across a coach that overturned on a sharp bend on the Snake Pass three miles out of Glossop.
Vile discoveries
A young boy came across a scene of sickening and horrific brutality while out walking his dog.
From the Reporter files - Thursday 26th June 2025
A fancy dress parade deep in the heart of Audenshaw was among the main attractions at St. Stephen’s Church garden party, with cowboys and cowgirls sporting stetsons and feathers.
Many fangs for the memories
Clive Bennett - renowned snake expert and long-time Belle Vue Zoo reptile keeper made what was likely to be his last public appearance in Tameside with a visit to the 1st Hyde Boys Brigade.
