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Bramhall & Woodford THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE

Issue 66 January / February 2021

IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Under the Hammer - P14 Food & Drink - P16 Children’s Activities - P19 In Stitches - P28 Legal Matters - P32 Interior Design - P36

Local History Events Community News Local Businesses Features

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford Welcome to the January / February issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. Thankfully 2020 is behind us and I for one am delighted to see the back of it. With mass vacation due in the next couple of months I’m feeling very positive and looking forward to 2021; here’s hoping we all have a great year.

This month Community News page 10

You will see this month we have cut the events pages down to just the event name and phone number. As we are entering the new year, I’m hoping that our community events can start up again, but I’m guessing most of them won’t be up and running until Spring. But as usual if you do want any more information please give them a call and I’m sure they will be able to let you know what’s going on.

As a result, we have more space for our community news pages. Pages 18 and 24 are focusing on two very different businesses and how they are coping with the forced lockdowns to their businesses. They are the Church Inn and Flow with Sophie (Yoga instruction) respectively.

So, may I wish you wonderful 2021 when we will be celebrating our 11th birthday.

All the best

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SOPHIE’S YOGA JOURNEY

ontinuing our theme of calling in to local businesses that have been effected by lockdown, we caught up with local resident, Sophie Withington, who returned from a four year stay in Australia in 2019 with dreams of setting up her own yoga studio in Cheadle Hulme.

Whilst living in Melbourne, Sophie started her yoga journey, practicing up to four times a week and quickly noticed not only the physical benefits but the mental benefits too. Whilst living in a new country and with new surroundings, yoga helped with her selfconfidence, mindfulness and resilience.

After returning to England Sophie swiftly departed again to train in her 200 hr Yoga teacher training in Southern Spain. On returning to Cheadle Hulme, she set up her practice in a newly refurbished studio in Central Building on Station Road. However, just as classes started to build up, everything came to close with the first lockdown.

Having kept up a regular practice in the family garden during the summer she was excited to start classes back up again in July. With an offer of varied classes such as Vinyasa flow and Relax & unwind Sophie started to increase her following yet again.

the online classes have proved a great success.

Sophie says ‘The benefits of yoga for both body and mind have never been more important than in these times when people are confined to their homes more and enduring increased stress’ To find out more about Sophie’s classes go to www.flowwithsophie.co.uk or on facebook: Flow-With-Sophie

Sadly, the second lock down hit. This time she has decided to move her classes online. Happily,

Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6 & 8 Community News – Pages 10 & 26 Community Care - Page 12 Under the Hammer – Page 14 Food & Drink – Page 16 Children’s Activities - Pages 19 & 20 Mind Matters – Page 22 Financial Matters – Page 24 In Stitches – Page 28 Health & Wellbeing – Page 30 Legal Matters – Page 32 Community Index – Page 34 Interior Design – Page 36 Ad Index - Page 38

To advertise in SKBramhall & Woodford please contact Simon Hemsley on 07952 005518 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY: BMC BABY CHAT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH. For further details telephone 0161 4391204.

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS Contact Gaynor Dennett 07722 166605 visit www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: ROTARY CHEADLE & DISTRICT DEMENTIA GROUP Contact Rita Kumar 07899951600.

EVERY WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – PARKINSON’S UK – STOCKPORT BRANCH Check out our web page www.parkinsons.org.uk/ local-support-groups/regions/stockport-branch for a full list of our programme.

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THURSDAY ONCE A MONTH: BRAMHALL THURSDAY CLUB Contact Carol Sargent g.davidsargent@btinternet.com, 0161 439 1779 or Facebook page, Bramhall Thursday Club.

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ON TWO THURSDAYS EACH MONTH LINK WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH. Call the Church Office for information 0161 439 1204.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EX SEPTEMBER): Contact Jean Tudge 0161 487 1324.

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It’s really good that we can keep up to date in this changing situation by using the website. You can find the list of the 60 or so groups and which are active in the current situation on the website at bramhallU3A.org.uk/groups.

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SOPHIE’S YOGA JOURNEY

ontinuing our theme of calling in to local businesses that have been effected by lockdown, we caught up with local resident, Sophie Withington, who returned from a four year stay in Australia in 2019 with dreams of setting up her own yoga studio in Cheadle Hulme.

Whilst living in Melbourne, Sophie started her yoga journey, practicing up to four times a week and quickly noticed not only the physical benefits but the mental benefits too. Whilst living in a new country and with new surroundings, yoga helped with her selfconfidence, mindfulness and resilience.

After returning to England Sophie swiftly departed again to train in her 200 hr Yoga teacher training in Southern Spain. On returning to Cheadle Hulme, she set up her practice in a newly refurbished studio in Central Building on Station Road. However, just as classes started to build up, everything came to close with the first lockdown.

Having kept up a regular practice in the family garden during the summer she was excited to start classes back up again in July. With an offer of varied classes such as Vinyasa flow and Relax & unwind Sophie started to increase her following yet again.

the online classes have proved a great success.

Sophie says ‘The benefits of yoga for both body and mind have never been more important than in these times when people are confined to their homes more and enduring increased stress’ To find out more about Sophie’s classes go to www.flowwithsophie.co.uk or on facebook: Flow-With-Sophie

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Follow these tips to stay healthy and keep warm indoors and out. n Several thin layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thick layer, as the layers trap warm air. Clothes made from wool or fleecy synthetic fibres such as polyester are a better choice than cotton. Start with thermal underwear, warm tights or socks. n Use a hot-water bottle, wheat bag or an electric blanket to warm the bed. n Check whether your electric blanket can be kept on all night. Some blankets should only be used to warm the bed before you get in.

If you have continence difficulties, talk to your doctor before using one.

n Close the curtains in the evenings and fit thermal linings if you can. This will keep the heat in.

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n Never use a hot-water bottle and an electric blanket together as this can be dangerous and get your electric blanket checked every three years by an expert. n Check local news and weather forecasts for advice when cold weather is predicted. n Keep moving - Try not to sit still for more than one hour at a time. You might not think it, but even a little bit of activity can help you to keep strength and mobility.

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What sleepy auction treasures do you have at home to delight us in 2021?

As a new year gets under way, we’re all hoping for a better and brighter 2021 – packed with fascinating discoveries.

The extraordinary events of 2020 turned everyone’s lives upside down but some things remained the same, and that included auction success.

Thanks to our online services, we were well Charles Hansons with the placed to weather the Chinese vase storm and were able to continue to serve clients in Cheshire and beyond.

In fact, sales achieved record-breaking results and thousands of online buyers worldwide tuned in to bid.

And, despite it all - in fact because of it all - the finds kept coming. Lockdown gave people time to clear out unwanted items like never before. Rooms, attics and garages that hadn’t been touched for years were tackled – and gems Chinese vase emerged.

Hansons’ star discovery of 2020 was a rare Beijingenamelled Chinese wine ewer dating back to the Qianlong period (1735-99).

It was found in a garage Chinese wine ewer found in garage where it had languished in a box for years. It sold for £390,000. Finds like this can be life-changing.

On a similar theme, a badly cracked and repaired Qianlong period Chinese lantern vase, found under a table, made £200,000 from an estimate of £15,000-£25,000. It sparked 11 phone bidders and an intense battle to repatriate it back to China.

Our Library Department soared to success, too.

Hansons has carved a phenomenal reputation for

sourcing Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone hardback first editions from 1997. Only 500 books were published. Of those, 300 went to libraries and schools and 200 went to book shops. So far, our books expert Jim Spencer has uncovered six copies and one sold for a hammer price of £60,000 in October.

But it’s not just about the big-price lots.

Our general sales and specialist auctions Harry Potter first edition have all done well and produced many happy sellers – and new buying trends have emerged.

For example, our Toy Department has seen a surge in demand for gaming-related items such as vintage consoles and video games.

Another theme of 2020 set to continue is strong gold prices. In unstable economic times investors prefer tangible assets. That has impacted on both our coins and jewellery sales with top prices gained for gold. Even broken jewellery excels.

A rich array of sales to await you in 2021.

Whatever you may be considering parting with, from watches, silver or jewellery to rare books, ceramics, paintings, works of art, coins or antiquities, we will have a sale to suit you.

Entries are invited for Hansons’ February general, coins, antiquities and Fine Art sales. Plus, we have a special silver, watches and jewellery sale curated by Bargain Hunt star and jewellery expert Kate Bliss. To arrange a free valuation or to gain a quote for house clearance/downsizing, please email charles@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

Happy New Year!

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Serves 4 8 Chicken Thighs (bone in skin on) 700g sweet potatoes scrubbed in and cut into wedges 2 tbsp white miso paste 1 1/2 tbsp runny honey 2 tbsp sake or dry sherry 1 tbsp soy sauce 2.5cm of fresh root ginger peeled and finely grated 3 garlic cloves finely grated 1 red chilli halved and finely chopped – leave the seeds in for extra heat 12 spring onions trimmed but left whole.

Final basting 1tbsp white miso 1 tbsp runny honey 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tbsp sake or dry sherry Sesame seeds to serve Pre heat the over to 190C or Gas Mark 6.

Put the chicken thighs and sweet potato wedges into a roasting tin large enough to take them in a single layer but not too big - everything should be fairly snug. Mix the remaining ingredients (except the spring onions and the final basting ingredients) in a bowl and pour over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Mix everything up to give everything a good coating – make sure the chicken is skin side up before putting it into the oven.

Roast for 45 minutes basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes and turning the sweet potatoes over.

Meanwhile mix the final baste ingredients together. 15 minutes before the end of cooking time put the sping onions into the pan and baste everything with the final baste ingredients.

Return to the oven for the final 15 mins.

Transfer to a warmed serving dish to keep warm and put the pan onto the hob on a high heat to thicken up the juices. Pour this over the chicken and sweet potatoes and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve immediately you won’t be sorry.

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Aqua Babies

Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Valley School, Whitehaven Road, SK7 1EN. 0161 973 1931.

Active Angels

Tuesday 10 – 11.30am (term time only) – drop in; 0 – 5 years old. Babies 50p, 1-2yrs £1 & 2+ £1.50.

Provide a variety of toys and activities to suit all ages, along with healthy snacks and drinks.

St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG..

Babyballet Bramhall

Our magical classes run throughout the week for ages 6months - 5years. Babyballet is a fun and engaging way to help children of all abilities develop, co-ordination, musicality, posture and rhythm. Please email Miss Betty on bramhall@ babyballet.co.uk or call 07399 472449.

BMC Baby Chat

10:00-11:15am. Term-time only. Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South Come and join us every Wednesday morning for a chat, tea/coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to meet other mums, grandparents and carers with young babies in the Bramhall area. There’s a small charge of £1 per adult. For further details please contact Hannah@bramhallmethodists.og.uk

Baby Loves Massage

Tuesday mornings. Harper Studios, Newby Road, SK7 5DA (near Stepping Hill Hospital). Call Kate 07866 468245.

Email babylovesmassage@live.co.uk. www.thebabymassagecompany.co.uk.

Bramhall Library Storytime

Mondays 11 – 11:30am. Sharing stories, sharing books. Age - Under 5’s Cost - Free Bramhall Library Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall. T: 0845 644 4307.

E: bramhall.library@stockport.gov.uk.

Bumps and Bashes First Aid classes:

Classes take place in and around the Stockport area and can also be conducted in your own home. Please contact Jaime on 07909 005129 or email stockport@bumpsandbashes.com.

Drama (5-7’s)

Saturdays 1.15pm-2pm.Starlight Performing Arts Academy CIC, Bramhall Moor Lane, (opp Stepping Hill Maternity Hospital) SK7 5AA. T 0161 439 8009 or 07515 397715. www.starlightperformingarts.t83.net

Enjoy A Ball

Tuesdays at Bramhall Scout Hut, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall. Call Sam to pre book on 07973 886783. 1.45pm: 2.5-3.5 years & 2.45pm: 3.5- school age & 3.45pm: Reception & 4.45pm: Years 1 & 2.

Fun in French

For 4-11 year olds, on a Wednesday afternoon at 4pm (term time only) at the United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall. A “La Jolie Ronde” licensed teacher, who uses songs, stories, role plays & games to teach French to children. Call Claire 07866 852859.

Jabberjacks

Wednesday mornings @ United Reform Church, Robins Lane, off Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall SK7 2PE. Call Sue on 01625 540999

Jo Jingles

Jo Jingles classes are carefully structured.

Each week different educational themes are introduced using well-known nursery rhymes and action songs. Mondays 9.30am - Under 2s and 10.30 - Over 2s. Wednesdays 9.25am - Over 2s and 10.20 - Under 2s at Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall. Call Laura on 0161 431 0674/07983513491 to book

Little Fishes Toddler Group

Friday at 10-11.30 a.m. Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, SK7 1AL .For more information contact the church office on 0161 439 1204 or email office@ bramhallmethodists.org.uk.

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group

10-11.30am. Thursdays (term time only) at Bramhall Baptist Church, Woodford Road.

SK7 1PB. Toys, refreshments and song time.

Suggested donation of £1.50 per family.

Just turn up or for more information email bramhallbaptist.church@gmail.com.

Little Superstars Sports Club

Trinity Gardens, Davenport. Mornings & afternoons. Call Louise 07904 311552.

The Mill Youth Centre

Free Admission for 10-18 year olds. Mon-Fri 3:30-5pm & Sat 1-3pm & 6:30-8:30pm www.themillbramhall.com. 0161 440 8022

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Mar-val Drama

Rhythm & Rhyme

Michael’s Munchkins Baby and Toddler Group

Rhythm Time

Saturdays 12-2pm at Bramhall Recreation Centre (Term time only) from age 6 upwards.

Call Valerie on 1061 486 1631.

Friday 10– 11.30am (term time only) drop in. £2.50 per family – coffee, tea, juice, cakes and biscuits included. For all pre-school children and babies with their parents and carers. St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Mini Movers

Tuesday 9am- 12pm at Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club. Call Abi on

Friday mornings. St Michael’s Parish Hall, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall.

Call Melanie on 0161 860 0911.

Friday mornings. Phone Frances Donkin: 01270 884583 The Bramley Centre, Scout Hut, Bramley Close, SK7 2DT.

Seedlings

Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove. Tuesdays 10-11.3oam and 1.152.45pm. Call first on 0161 487 3708.

Tiny Talk Baby Singing

0161 474 4471

Friday mornings at Benjafold Guide Hut, Ack Lane East, Bramhall. Call Julie on 07914 088845.

Mucky Pups Arts & Crafts

Tiny Thinkers

St Michael’s Scout Hut, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall. Mornings. Call Nikki on 07511 622445.

Parent & Toddlers

Scout Hut, Fir Road, Bramhall.

Thursday 10-11.30am. Call Julie Fletcher on 0161 439 6206 or 07793 393 972.

Praise & Play

Thursday 10 – 12 noon (term time only) drop in. All pre-school children, babies and their carers. They play, have stories and make music. Healthy snacks and drinks available St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Pre-School Ballet

Mondays and Saturdays. Bramhall School of Dancing. 0161 440 8093.

Pre-School Swimming

Monday 1.15-1.45pm and Friday 11.30-12pm.

Hazel Grove Baths, Jackson Lane, Hazel Grove.

Call 0161 439 5221.

Pre-School Tap Dancing

RJL Dance Studios, St Peter’s Parish Centre, Hazel Grove. Tuesdays at 3.454.15pm. Call 07739 695603 for places.

Tuesday 1.30pm – 2.15pm (term time only) booked. A pre-school learning class that provides education for children. 2.5 years – 5 years old. Fun stimulating games are played that teach phonic letters, numbers & shapes. Contact Karina on 07969633654.

St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Tumble Tots, Gym Babes & Gym Bobs

Mondays, first class at 9.45am, last one at 3.50pm (7 classes). Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane. Wednesdays, first class at 9.30am, last class at 3.55pm. Fridays, first class at 9.30am, last class at 2.25pm.

Saturdays between 12.15pm-3pm. Bramhall Lane Lawn Tennis Club, Ramsdale Road, Bramhall SK7 2PZ. Classes last approx 45 minutes. Please pre-book with Sue on 0161 456 6166 or tumbletots.bramhall@ntlworld.com.

YSBD Performing Arts Classes

for 2-18 year olds taught by industry professionals. Contact Principle Hannah 07738 16423.

Pyjama Drama

Tuesday mornings 2- 5 year olds. United Reformed Church, Bramhall. Call Alison 0844 504 5119 or alison@pyjamadrama.com.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

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Mindset Advice

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Find Peace Within in 2021

ecently, one of my young clients, who I was working with for a substance addiction, said something absolutely brilliant that really stuck with me.

We were digging into why they felt they had persisted with the addiction for so many years and they said, after a period of deep thought “I know it’s pointless, I don’t even enjoy it really... it just turns ‘doing nothing’ into ‘doing something’”.

It hit me like a tonne of bricks. This simple statement and how it was delivered was really quite powerful.

People in general these days, and especially young people, just can’t ‘do nothing’...they can’t be at peace with themselves, they can’t just sit with their own thoughts and feelings and be content. They HAVE to be doing something.

Whether it is scrolling on a phone, lighting a cigarette, calling someone or chewing gum, people just aren’t comfortable doing nothing anymore in this modern world so rich with sensory stimulation from every angle, and this absolutely makes us more susceptible to addictive behaviour.

Silence is golden There was a study I came across many years ago on mice and their receptiveness to various sounds. They played various noises to the mice to monitor their brain responses; baby mice squeaking, predator noises, adult mouse squeaks of both sexes etc.

When analysing the results, they became focused on a very active and recurring brain response, far more active than at other times. They thought that whatever this sound was, must be hugely significant... but when they cross referenced it back to the inputs they found that these periods of high brain activity were in between the sounds, they were when the mice were faced with nothing but silence.

This encouraged scientists to increase the study of meditation and mindfulness practices. More and more research over the years (into humans now) has shown that mindfulness, meditation and other practices that quieten the mind such as yoga or Tai Chi have a host of mental (and physical) health benefits.

Regular meditators are more creative, calmer, more active physically, more motivated, happier,

more focused and more likely to sleep well.

Meditation also improves blood pressure, reduces blood cortisol levels, reduces symptoms of anxiety such as panic attacks and reduces heart disease risk. There are many other benefits we don’t have time to go into right now, but surely these alone are enough.

It is okay to do nothing The key message to take from this, is that in the melee of our regular, busy lives, we have forgotten that it is okay to do nothing. One of the reasons the Coronavirus lockdowns this year have been so hard for so many people, is because they have forced us to do less, and that, ironically has been stressful.

Teaching our children to sit and think about their homework, or anything they want to do such as a craft project, rather than just telling them what to do, will boost their creativity and confidence and show them that they have more capability than they thought.

Encouraging young people to put their devices away for a couple of hours each night and just talk more will help them to connect with themselves, and their families and get comfortable not being constantly stimulated.

Anyone I work with for addiction or trauma, or anything really, is encouraged to meditate and practice mindfulness as it helps them to build agency over their actions and master their impulses.

All adults too need to get comfortable with not being ‘busy’ all the time. Taking time out of each day to just sit and think, reflect, be grateful, meditate or truly connect with someone by talking presently to them, will have untold benefits in the long term.

Remember, we do not always need to turn nothing into something.

Make it a goal to find the peace within yourself in 2021 and that alone will make it an amazing year for personal growth.

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THE AFTERMATH:

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2021’s brown envelope on your doormat

am writing this in early December and the first very lucky people have just received their Covid-19 vaccinations. I do hope that Christmas was able to bring some good cheer for all of us because we all really needed it.

But 2021 may bring a financial New Year’s hangover the like of which we have never had before.

The government, businesses and individuals may be facing the largest debt pile they have ever had; and as I write this there are still opportunities to borrow.

Businesses continue to be able to apply through their banks for either a Bounce Back Loan (BBL), limited to a maximum of £50,000 or 25% of turnover whichever is the higher. Those businesses who in 2020 may have cautiously borrowed less than they could have done, may find that their bank now offers a ‘Top Up’ to take them to the maximum available. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) offers even higher lending but may need a little more time to arrange. The availability of both lending schemes has been extended to 31 January 2021.

Early 2021 should see the roll out of the ‘opt in’ scheme where businesses that deferred VAT liabilities that arose between 20 March and 30 June 2020, now have an opportunity to apply for a further extension. This option, that must be applied for, allows the deferred VAT to be repaid over 11 months rather than by 31 March 2021. I think this soft-landing option was always going to be on the cards otherwise bruised businesses were going to face a cash flow squeezing double whammy of VAT payments at the end of the March 2021.

The Job Retention Scheme is set to continue until 31 March 2021, but we must all remember that like the Self-Employed Income Support Grant and

the Rates support grants, all of these are taxable.

In terms of personal taxes, we were allowed to postpone our 31 July 2020 Payments on Account.

There is no news so far with any assistance to extend this further and this will be due for payment along with any final balance that may be owed for the tax year 2019/2020; as well as the first payment on account for 2020/2021. So the 31 January 2021 payment deadline could feel like a triple whammy for some and be causing some sleepless nights.

With any taxes, our advice has always been to file documents, submit personal tax returns; accounts and corporation tax returns, as soon as possible. Then you know what the liability is, and hopefully it is months away allowing you to budget for it. Added to that, HMRC have always been willing to talk to people who may have to request an extended time frame over which to pay their tax. This is called a Time To Pay arrangement and is even more likely to be granted if sought in 2021.

So open that brown envelope. Speak to your accountant and have them assist with a breakdown of all your liabilities and then make the call to HMRC if you need to. More than any other year, in 2021 you do need to know what is going on with your taxes and liabilities so that you can make arrangements allowing you to focus on other important matters.

Peter Bevan Bevan & Co, Chartered Accountants peter@bevan.co.uk

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Community News

THERE IS STILL ROOM AT THE INN…EVEN DURING LOCKDOWN

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eing the oldest hostelry in Cheadle Hulme, The Church Inn will have faced many challenges throughout the years and none more so than the coronavirus pandemic. We managed to catch up with Edward Bromley, Church Inn Manager to ask how they’ve adapted through such a difficult time.

“When the news hit back in March that there was to be a national lockdown and our pub had to close came as a shock to say the least. Our main priority was to ensure the safety of both our customers and staff but with a business effectively ‘on hold’ for the foreseeable future it was time to adapt and fast. Our welcoming flower filled outdoor terrace was the obvious choice for a takeaway coffee shop which over the months has now become the hub of Cheadle Hulme. The positive feedback from customers has been fantastic and the demand for a coffee and cheeky pastry has flourished.

A hearty breakfast menu was also introduced and continues to be a popular addition to our menu range. During periods when we have been allowed to open the terrace has been a popular choice, with undercover shelter, heaters and lightning, it’s now a useable area day or night, rain or shine!”

“We also felt it was important to support local, independent businesses where we could, so our

delicious range of artisan tea and coffee blends are brought to you by the fabulous ‘Chadwicks of Cheshire’.

Our pub is synonymous for serving first class food so this was another area we adapted.

Offering a taste of The Church Inn in your own home by way of a takeaway has been a tremendous success. This service is continuing to run by popular demand, so you never need to miss out on your favourite dish. Also being a pub beer is our speciality so we introduced takeaway Church Inn Growlers, so now you can drink your favourite cask ale or lager from the comfort of your armchair.”

“We offered and continue to offer reductions off our menu range to NHS staff, our way of thanking them for the truly outstanding work they do for us all. By adapting our business we have successfully managed to remain viable, retain our dedicated staff members and serve our community, all of the above would not have possible without our loyal customer base. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their continued support, it truly means the world to us all. During these exceptional times our friendly service and undisputed food continues.

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Making our home your home

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Founded in 1952, Hillbrook Grange is run as a not-for-profit registered charity and is managed by a small team, all of whom live in the Bramhall area. The team has two key objectives: delivering high quality, long stay, holiday, and respite care in a friendly and homely environment, and provision of this care at cost effective, competitive rates.

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Welcome to 2021

ongratulations to all of you who were gifted a new sewing machine over the holidays.

Many of you may be new to sewing, so it’s time for another great sewing project for you.

An envelope cushion is a lovely and easy project to get started with and something you can proudly display for all to admire. Use a plain fabric or one with an all over design so you don’t have to worry about which way is up.

An envelope cushion is a lovely and easy project to get started with and something you can proudly display for all to admire. Use a plain fabric or one with an all over design so you don’t have to worry about which way is up.

What you’ll need: 1 x 15” square of fabric (A) 2 x 15” by 20” fabric (B) Fold the one shorter edge of the two longer pieces (B) over by 1/2” and sew down along the edge of the fold. This fold is your hem.

Place piece (A) good side face up on a table and lay one piece (B), good side face down on top of (A) with the hemmed edge in the middle. Lay the second piece (B) with its hemmed edge in the middle, face down on piece (A).

Pin the pieces together and sew along all four edges of the pieces. Lock those stitches using your reverse lever!

Clip the corners and turn the cushion cover through. Hey presto! Easy project!

My top tips for a great result.

Use cotton fabric,it’s much easier to handle; it’s stable and glides through the sewing machine easily. It’s also an easy to wash fabric.

I would suggest a size 80, universal sewing machine needle, size 80 is good for this project.

The bigger the number,the thicker the needle.

I prefer a good brand needle. Schmetz is my preferred brand but I know many people like Organ needles.

Good thread is vital for sewing. My favourite brands are Mettler, Gütermann and Coats. Using an inferior brand tends to cause problems for your machine. The fibres are shorter and not twisted well to form the thread and the cheaper cottons are made in dry conditions, so the fibres are brittle. This leaves shreds in your sewing machine, and a build up causes no end of

tension problems (for you and your machine).

A good pair of tailoring shears that are angled to sit on the table help you to cut fabric easily. The wrong scissors mean you have to lift the fabric higher off the table to cut, leaving you with a jagged edge. This causes people to worry that they’re ‘bad at cutting’. Using the right tools makes a huge difference.

If you buy extra bobbins for your new sewing machine, check they’re the official ones, the right size for your machine, make and model.

Brother, for example,have two different sizes for their machine whereas Janome uses the same size across all their modern machines. Metal bobbins aren’t used much nowadays, mainly in front loaders so avoid those. It’s tempting to buy generic bobbins that are cheaper and seem more economical. Especially prewound bobbins.

The problem with these are they might not fit your sewing machine. This causes problems with loopy stitching and tangles on the under side of your fabric. I always advise filling your own bobbins.

Clean your machine, regularly... I service a whole lot of machines with problems caused by broken needles, too much lint from poor quality threads and problems caused by using the wrong bobbin in your machine. Avoiding these issues from the start will help you have a long lasting, enjoyable relationship with your sewing machine.

So, hopefully by now, you will have a lovely cushion for Spring.

Next time, try a patterned fabric, or patchwork the front piece. If you’re feeling brave, why not try adding a zip to the back? If you have a little one, add a pocket for a book and you have a reading cushion. I have some easy to follow tutorials on my YouTube channel to help you with these ideas. If you’re on Instagram, why not tag me in to share your makes. Use the hashtag #sewwithabi!

See you in the next issue!

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Health & Wellbeing

Acupuncture, the Immune System and Long Covid

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e have long been aware of the importance of looking after our immune systems but the events of 2020 have sadly given us a very sharp lesson in how vital it is to look after our health and our bodies’ ability to fight disease.

There is plenty that we can do to help ourselves. Important lifestyle habits include getting plenty of sleep, eating healthily and taking regular exercise, as well as avoiding smoking, not drinking alcohol to excess and maintaining a healthy weight. Looking after our mental health is essential too, whether it is spending time outside, meditating, keeping in touch with friends and family or whatever works best for us.

Prevention of disease has long been the primary goal of acupuncture treatment and there is a growing and increasingly convincing body of evidence showing that acupuncture is able to balance the activity of our immune system.

Balance is the key word when it comes to immunity as in the context of Covid-19, an overreaction of the immune system can lead to severe complications.

Studies have shown clear evidence that acupuncture increases the body’s ability to fight infections, while at the same time calming the body’s occasional tendency to overreact. In addition, acupuncture has been evidenced to reduce chronic pain, anxiety, depression and stress, all of which have a detrimental impact on our immune system.

As well as boosting people’s resistance to future infection, there are some promising

indicators from the British Acupuncture Council that acupuncture may be a real help with people suffering with ‘Long Covid’, (long-lasting symptoms following Covid 19 infection).

And many of the common symptoms including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, COPD, heart arrhythmias and nausea have been shown in the past to respond to acupuncture.

The symptoms of Long Covid appear to be quite complex and varied. With acupuncture treatment, patients are treated using a holistic approach, helping to support their own selfhealing rather than focusing on one symptom at a time.

And by helping to balance the immune system and inflammatory processes discussed above, acupuncture may in turn may play a part in treating long Covid, just as we believe it can in preventing infection.

NB:There is existing evidence of acupuncture’s benefits for various symptoms that may be seen with Covid, but no substantial research as yet to support it as a treatment for people with Covid.

Contact Fiona for details of the studies referred to above.

Fiona Bullock Lic Ac MBAcC Bramhall Osteopathic Practice 0161 440 0298 www.stockportacupuncture.org.uk

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Child Arrangements: Resolving Disputes

here are many ways to resolve disputes over children between separated parents. Local Barrister and Mediator, James Miller, explains some of the options available.

When couples separate it can of course be extremely difficult but there are many ways in which parents can try to resolve their disputes.

From experience, I would suggest it is much better for separated parents to work out any differences themselves before going to court. A bench of three lay magistrates or a single district judge may have very limited background information or knowledge about a family’s particular circumstances. I often ask my clients whether they really want a stranger to decide, amongst other things, when and where they can see their child.

Another important consideration is that family law, like general civil litigation, is determined on the “balance of probabilities”. This should not be confused with criminal law, where the jury must be sure of a person’s guilt “beyond reasonable doubt”.

If the parties have different versions of what happened in a case, a “fact finding” hearing will be held and the court will determine which version is to be preferred. This brings me back to my question to clients. Is it wise to go to court so an outsider can decide what likely happened and where my child should live? Before resorting to court proceedings, separated parents should consider the following options: • Negotiation – where discussions have broken down, a professional person could be appointed to look at matters afresh with a view to reaching agreement.

• Mediation – An impartial third party can assist the parties in resolving conflict through the use of specialized communication techniques.

• Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) – this course is delivered on behalf of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (“Cafcass”) and is designed to help separated parents better understand and respond differently to conflict and communication.

• Parenting Plan – this plan can help clarify the arrangements parties need to put in place to care for their child after separation, without having to go to court.

Where none of the above options assist, ultimately parents do have the right to go to court for a Child Arrangement Order, which is governed by Section 8 of the Children Act 1989.

A Child Arrangement Order will determine where your child will live, when your child will spend time with each parent and when and what other types of contact shall place. In reaching a decision, although the parents’ feelings will be listened to, the overriding consideration for the Bench will be what is in the best interests of the child. Proceedings can often be lengthy and stressful so parents should consider their options carefully.

James Miller Barrister Clerksroom james.miller@Clerksroom.com

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Useful Contacts Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s Stepping Hill Tel 0161 483 1010 www.stockport.nhs.uk Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE. Stockport Council Tel 0161 480 4949 www.stockport.gov.uk Stockport Council, Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE

Alanna Vine (Cons) 0161 440 8872/07742 302894 cllr.alanna.vine@stockport.gov.uk Linda Holt (Conservative) 0161 456 1199 cllr.linda.holt@stockport.gov.uk Bramhall South & Woodford Brian Bagnall (Conservative) 07785 778571 brian.bagnall3@btinternet.com

Greater Manchester Police For non-emergency calls please contact Stockport West on 0161 856 9770 stockport.westnpt@gmp. police.uk.

Mike Hurleston (Conservative) 0161 486 1573 / 07774 195592 cllr.mike.hurleston@stockport.gov.uk

Community Groups

John McGahan (Conservative) 07770 127685 cllr.john.mcgahan@stockport.gov.uk

Bramhall Rotary www.bwrotary.org Woodford & Bramhall Branch Royal British Legion Tel 07729 905953 Bramhall Golf Club www.bramhallgolfclub.co.uk 0161 439 6092 Bramhall University of the Third Age (U3A) www.bramhallu3a.org.uk 0161 440 0447

Community Website www.bramhallweb.co.uk www.ilovebramhall.com

Local MP Mary Robinson MP www.mary-robinson.org.uk

Local Councillors Bramhall North Lisa Walker (Conservative) 0161 456 3941 07887 984844 cllr.lisa.walker@stockport.gov.uk

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Look at Christmas when we like to invite our friends and family to join us in our warm, cosy homes (Covid rules allowing), we add our Christmas tree, a beautiful emerald green. OK the decorating of said tree can be toe-curlingly tacky, particularly if we let the kids have their way but back to the gorgeous deep green of the tree, it’s warm, inviting, natural.

This issue I’ll show you that there’s no need to paint everything in sight rendering it as dark as the inside of a Sherman tank, but you can be subtle or daring. Done well it can lift a room from unremarkable to boutique hotel chic.

If you have a piece of furniture you can practice on paint that. It’s a pop of colour and with emerald green it will go with either lighter backgrounds or darker. Make sure you prepare your furniture first and use the correct paint, there is plenty of good furniture paint on the market, maybe that’s a topic for another issue.

It looks much better if you don’t paint the hinges and any metal handles, take it apart if you can or cover with masking tape. No need to know how to distress it or add gold foil until you’re well practised, it will transform the piece and add to your room. Throw in cushions, a vase and plants and you have your scheme in it’s minimal form.

Feeling like that’s not enough? Go for a wall, just one to transform a space.

See the pictures here of a hallway and a bedroom. Imagine these didn’t have the velvety green to sink your eyes into, they’d be quite flat and would need other things to avoid bland abyss.

Want more? Take a look at the lounge picture. The walls are decorated and painted in the same shade of jewel green, the table is dark to reflect this, but then accents of gold make it look like a beautiful piece of jewellery, pop of white for contrast and wooden floor to warm and soften the area.

In your own home you can start small and add to it as you become more comfortable. I can help of course, start you off with a mood board or vice versa, make up a mood board and let me execute it for you. Let’s have some fun.

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