On Air Now

Retro City

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Now Playing

Roger Taylor

Man On Fire

Listen Live Watch

Wheelchair weigh scales unveiled at Bury Library

Thursday, 6 October 2022 15:50

By David Murphy

A set of wheelchair scales has been unveiled at Bury Library to provide accessible ways for local wheelchair user residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The scales are the first of their kind in Bury, and they are free to use, with no appointment or referral needed.

They feature a digital display screen that users can take a picture of to record their weight, plus handrails and a folding seat for those with some mobility to manoeuvre themselves onto.

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, cabinet member for adult care, health and wellbeing, said: “This is a fantastic addition for the residents of Bury. It is so important for wheelchair users that they have free access to the equipment that will assist them with their health and wellbeing.”

Alan Norton (aged 76), from Tottington, provided feedback and said he’d like more venues to have the same provision.

He said: “There are very few places where you can weigh yourself in a wheelchair. Without it, if you’re on a diet you haven’t got the enthusiasm or motivation to know if it’s working.”

Bury Library is open Tuesday-Saturday and is wheelchair accessible, with local transport links nearby and parking for blue badge holders outside. User instructions have been placed next to the scales.

Share

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Recently Played

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • Retro City

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Steven Cummiskey spends some time in Retro City, where we take you back to the good old days. Playing a variety of music, with some gems and obscurities. We also focus on what happens on this day, with number ones, birthday and TV shows airing.

  • Music Mix

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Roch Valley Radio is with you 24/7 with our great mix of music!

  • Monday Gospel

    10:00pm - Midnight

    with Mary Walsh bring you a wide-ranging gospel music from all over the world.

  • After Hours

    Midnight - 2:00am

    For the night owls, night workers and everyone still going while the rest of the town sleeps. Music, chat and company after dark.

  • Wide Awake Club

    2:00am - 5:00am

    For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.

  • Up Before the Alarm

    5:00am - 7:00am

    for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.

Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB, your Smart Speakers and Online.

© Copyright 2026 Roch Valley Radio CIC. Powered by Aiir.