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Local History Events Community News Local Businesses Features www.skmagazines.co.uk Issue 78 January / February 2023 IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Under the Hammer - P12 Community Care - P14 Interior Design - P26 Financial Matters - P28 Food & Drink - P30 In Stiches - P32 Wellbeing Pilates - P40 SK Bramhall & Woodford THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR THE SK7 COMMUNITY

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford

This month

Welcome to 2023 and the January / February issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. I hope you all enjoyed the festive period; possibly even got the chance to build a snowman too.

Over the last couple of months, I’ve noticed a lot of bins been left out after collection day. It’s like an open invite to burglars that you or your neighbour are not in, so if you get the chance pop the bins on their drive and out of sight.

As usual we have our pages of events and activities in and around the area, to help get you out and about within the community.

This month I wanted to mention a wonderful event I went to just before Christmas “The Stockport Music Map Walking Tour”. From The Beatles to The Blossoms, or Jimi Hendrix to Joy Division it’s a must for any fellow music lovers or just lovers of all things Stockport, I guarantee you will have a great time, we sure did.

All the best for 2023 and I hope you enjoy the read.

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Contents

Welcome - Page 3

Events - Pages 5,6 & 10

Under the Hammer – Page 12

Community Care – Page 14

Charity News – Page 16 & 34

Club News – Page 18 & 32

Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 24

Interior Design – Page 26

Financial Matters – Page 28

Food & Drink – Page 30

Health & Wellbeing – Page 36

In Stitches – Page 38

Wellbeing Pilates – Page 40

Ad Index - Page 42

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 MONDAY: THE LINDOW SINGERS

Wilmslow Academy Primary School, Handforth Road, Handforth 7:30pm. For more information contact Ann Epton, on 0161 485 2231 or Email Harry.Epton@ntlworld.com or visit https://www. lindowsingers.org.uk/

EVERY MONDAY: BRAMHALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

75th Anniversary Season. Presentations, Workshop’s, Competitions. 7.15pm. Bramhall Village Centre, Lumb Lane. New members welcome. Email: info.bramhallps@gmail.com www.bramhallps.org

EVERY MONDAY: THE ROBINS SINGERS

Email sec.robinssingers@gmail.com for more information.

EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON AT

2 PM:  ART AND CRAFT GROUP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH

Call the Church Office for information 0161 439 1204

EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE CURRY CLUB

Contact Hazel Hiley, 0161 439 1281 Email hazelhiley@gmail.com

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: GATLEY & CHEADLE DIABETES GROUP

Contact Jean 0161 485 1628.

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

OVER 60’S MEN’S KEEP FIT

Contact John on 01625 877549 or Graham on 0161 483 7631

EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS

Contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or Email mail@cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk

EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE TREFOIL GUILD

Further details from Secretary.BramhallTG@gmail. com or 07887 950298.

EVERY TUESDAY (TERM TIME ONLY): BROOKDALE YOUTH THEATRE

Email BrookdaleYT@outlook.com

EVERY TUESDAY: BARNBY CHOIR

8pm til 8.45pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5AR

Contact Shan Bristow, 01625 520193 or shan@shanbristow.co.uk www.thebarnbychoir. co.uk

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Contact: Lesley Cox 07534471782.

EVERY TUESDAY: MAGIC VOICES CHEADLE Meet at 7.45pm Trinity Church Hall, Massie Street, Cheadle SK8 1DU We are a non-audition, open choir. Contact Mike at mike@magicvoices.co.uk

EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL & WOODFORD SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE

Contact Karen on 07860 458260.

EVERY TUESDAY: BRAMHALL WORLD CIRCLE DANCE GROUP

Contact us through web site

www.bramhallcircledance.wordpress.com or ring 07713 681439. First session free with SK booklet.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY:

THE DAY CENTRE - FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Provides activities and a freshly cooked 2 course lunch.  Transport could  be provided.  Contact Jane on  07706796471. Grove Lane Baptist Church from 10.30 -2.30pm

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Contact Joan Fitzgerald on 0161 428 2515.

EVERY SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: STOCKPORT SYMPHONIC SOUNDS

Contact Liz Pennington on 0161 439 7484

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EVERY MONTH:

KNIT AND KNATTER GROUP

Contact Jean on 0161 439 8241.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: TODDLERS

Contact 0161 485 1605 for details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: POWNALL PROBEX CLUB

Email pownallprobexclub.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAYS: (DURING TERM TIME) COMMUNITY CAFÉ open 9am-2pm serving breakfast and lunches. All Hallows Church, allhallows.cheadle@gmail.com Tel: 0161 428 9121   Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00-1.00 www.allhallows-church.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY:

LINE DANCING AT BROOKDALE CLUB

Bridge Lane, Bramhall at 2.00 pm. Details J ean 0161 439 8241

EVERY WEDNESDAY:

STOCKPORT BARBERSHOP CHORUS

We sing as Harmony Revival and rehearse at 7.30 each Wednesday evening at Wesley Street Methodist Church in Hazel Grove and can be contacted via our website - harmonyrevival.co.uk, or by email to info@harmonyrevival.co.uk.

EVERY WEDNESDAY:

THE LAURENCE SINGERS

Email: enquiries@thelaurencesingers.org.uk or call Cliff on 01625 527204 or visit www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Email info@stockportcommunitychoir.org.uk or ring Phil on 07771 730 810.

PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING

STOCKPORT LADYBROOK SPEAKERS CLUB

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.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE

Contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or inf0@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS

For more information go to www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk or email sixdennett@aol.com

LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: SOCIAL NIGHT AT ALL HALLOWS

Play pool, table tennis or just call in for a chat from 7.30pm until 9pm. All Hallows Church, Cheadle. www.allhollows-church.org.uk

EVERY THURSDAY:

BRAMHALL THURSDAY CLUB

Contact Carol Sargent g.davidsargent@btinternet.com, 0161 439 1779 or Facebook page, Bramhall Thursday Club.

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY:

CHEADLE HULME U3A MONTHLY MEETING

No longer working full time or raising a family? U3A gives you the chance to develop interests and make new friends in the local area. Find out more about the wide range of groups we offer on our website and attend your first monthly meeting and/or group with a view to joining our U3A. Starts 2pm. Contact: Neil Rackham, admin@chu3a.org.uk Website: www.chu3a.org.uk

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY: PROBUS CLUB OF STOCKPORT SOUTH contact Chris Ward 0161 483 5174 or email: chrisward@vistech.plus.com. Contact Elaine Noden 0161 355 1459.

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Kitchen units and bedroom units sprayed to the colour of your choice.

We take all the hassle out of the process by dismantling the units ourselves, collecting and re assembling.

We have many year’s experience and our customers are always left satis ed. “We o er quality over quantity”

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Cheshire Community Choirs is a group of daytime village community choirs for people who wish to sing for fun and friendship. No auditions or experience necessary.

Bramhall Community Choir meets at Centrepoint,  Bramhall Methodist Church on Fridays 2-3.30pm. Heald Green and Alderley Edge Community Choirs meet on Tuesdays. New term starts w/c January 9th 2023.

If you lack the confidence to join an existing choir our  Beginners’ Choir starts Friday 13th January at Bramhall URC 12-1pm

Lastly, if you are a ‘dot follower’ and would like to learn to read music, they will be holding basic theory classes starting Monday 9th January 7-8pm Bramhall United Reformed Church.

For any of the courses or for further information about our choirs please email cheshirecommunitychoirs@gmail.com or phone or text Kate on 07794 050591

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FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: WOODFORD WI

Contact Cheshire Federation of WIs at www.cheshirewi.org.uk or call 01244 347462.

EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS

EACH MONTH LINK WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH

AT 2.30 PM

Call the Church Office for information

0161 439 1204

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EX SEPTEMBER):

Contact Jean Tudge

0161 487 1324.

EVERY THURSDAY: LADYBROOK SINGERS

Contact Mary: 07777 646828 if you want to find out more. You’ll find us on Facebook too. www.ladybrooksingers.co.uk

EVERY 1/2/3/4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER): PHD PATCHERS

PATCHWORK AND QUILTING CLUB

Contact: 07761 447063.

EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER):

RETIRED TEACHERS CLUB

Contacted on 0161 4398794. SK8 7AA. Call 0161 486 9226

EVERY FRIDAY:  WOODFORD COMMUNITY

CENTRE BRIDGE CLUB

Contact Judith Fletcher on 0161 439 5310.

EVERY FRIDAY: MINDFULNESS FOR WELLBEING

All Saints Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme. 12 - 1pm.More info from Katie Sheen www.soulnutrition.org, katie@soulnutrition.org  Tel: 07703 342 781

LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL GOLF SOCIETY

We have male and female members. We play the last Friday each month at local courses.  We are based at the Victorian in Bramhall.

Email: bramhallgolfsociety.com It contains all the fixtures for this year or contacted 07563512555.

EVERY SUNDAY: BRAMHALL BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING SERVICE

For more details www.bramhallbaptist.co.uk or call 0161 440 9091.

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”

Contact Suzi: 07876 152 630. www.oagb.org.uk

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: THE BROOKDALE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT

Contact Roger Salt on 0161 439 0371.

FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY: CHEADLE HULME GARDENING AND SHOW SOCIETY

An Introduction to Alpines by Cliff Booker. ‘A talk for beginners and experienced gardeners’ 7.30pm at Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. There will be refreshments and a raffle after the talk. For further information www. cheadlehulmegardenandshowsoc.org.uk or contact Kate on 0161 485 4322.

WEDNESDAY 25TH - SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY:

‘HARVEY’ BY MARY CHASE

Presented by Brookdale Theatre, a lighthearted comedy drama - perfect for a cold January! Curtain up 7:30pm, book online at www. thebrookdaleclub.com

SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY:

STOCKPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Tchaikovsky – Romeo & Juliet, Strauss – Four Last Songs, Strauss – A Hero’s Life. Stockport Town Hall. For tickets go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso For 10% off use the code SK10 in check out.

MACCLESFIELD LIGHT ORCHESTRA: DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT?

The Macclesfield Light Orchestra is always keen to attract new members, especially string and brass players. If you enjoy playing music and would like to join a friendly orchestra, please contact: Rosemary Jones 01625 529313 or Lawrence Beard 01625 572324. Rehearsals are Tuesday evening 7.45 pm in the Salvation Army Rooms, Roe Street,  Macclesfield SK11 6UT. www.macclesfieldlightorchestra.co.uk

WEIGHED DOWN WITH DEBT?

Working with CAP, an award winning debt charity, All Hallows Church will be offering support and advice to anyone who is struggling with debt. This is a free service and is open to anyone and you do not have to come to church or be a Christian. Don’t struggle on alone with the anxiety and stress that debt brings. Call the helpline today on 0800 328 0006 (free from landlines & mobiles)

Contact hours: Mon to Thurs 9.30am – 5pm Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm.

More information at capdebthelp.org

This quote from Martin Lewis, Money Savings Expert: “CAP are unsurpassed when it comes to the debt help they give people across the country”

PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING

Your Local Solicitors

Out of Hours Appointments

Lockdowns have really proven how flexible we can be Whilst our staff are working from home and juggling responsibilities, we recognise that you may be doing this too and the usual 9-5 does not work for you. If you would prefer an out of hours telephone or video appointment, please do get in touch with us.

Face to Face Appointments

As restrictions begin to be lifted, we are now able to welcome you back to our offices for face to face appointments. These appointments do need to be pre-booked so that we can manage numbers within the office and keep everyone safe.

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We provide advice and assistance in the following areas:

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Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Amazed by collector’s paradise hidden inside 16th century Cheshire cottage

Sometimes you walk into a home and immediately feel mesmerised – such is the feast of antiques and curios on display. Your eyes flit from one object to another as you try to take it all in. A lifetime of treasures fills every nook and cranny, all accumulated with a collector’s passion.

Such was the case when I strolled into a Cheshire country cottage packed to its beamed ceilings with wonders galore, both modernist and antique. There was too much to take in at first glance –ornaments, vases, plaques, paintings, statues, furniture and figurines assailed my eyes.

Everything was compellingly different – antique and contemporary - but all gelled together in a vibrant mix of curios through the centuries.

I particularly admired an outstanding pair of centuries-old Italian gilded iron wall sconce candelabra, circa 1770-90. They were acquired from the estate of English actor the late Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015), best known for his role as Count Dracula in Hammer Horror films.

The 250-year-old candelabra are worthy of starring in a movie themselves. They are in stunning original order. The three-sconce candelabra was regarded almost as a revolution in the illumination of large rooms. This pair may be Venetian.

From candelabra that held flickering candles centuries ago, a glance to my left took me back to the future. On display was a contemporary object by creative powerhouse Tom Dixon, founder of British

designer brand Tom Dixon. His ingenuity emerges in the curvaceous structure of a purple modernist bowl. However, such is the eclectic mix I am soon stepping back in time again to admire a Delft dish featuring King William of Orange (1650-1702). Delftware or Delft pottery is a term used for Dutch tin-glazed earthenware, a form of faience. Most of it is blue and white pottery, and the city of Delft in the Netherlands was the major production centre. However, the term covers wares with other colours made elsewhere. The style originated around 1600 and the most highly regarded period of production spans 1640-1740.

Completely different yet again, a rather sombre curio is a small coffin plaque engraved with the words, ‘J Young Undertaker’. Perhaps it was displayed in the undertaker’s office years ago. Unusual ceramics abound, too, and include a fearsome lion, one paw resting on a ball-like object. The items will be offered in Hansons’ January 9 Fine and Contemporary Art Auction. Entries invited for forthcoming sales. To arrange a free valuation or home visit in Cheshire, email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.

Twitter: HansonsUK

Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK

Instagram: hansons_auctioneers

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Contemporary bowl by Tom Dixon. Italian candelabra dating back to circa 1770. The sitting room in the cottage is packed with antiques and curios. Coffin plaque to advertise an undertaker. Antique pottery lion.
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OUR OWN NEW BEGINNING

The New Year is the world’s most celebrated holiday, it has been for at least as long as there have been calendars. This got me thinking about its meaning and the real significance of this holiday. Why we are drawn to celebrate it in such a big way and why is its celebration so common around the world for so many cultures?

Some would tell us that we honour the month’s namesake Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and ends who stands astride the end of one year and the beginning of the next, whose two faces allowed him to look simultaneously into the past and into the future. Others may say that there is no special significance, that we transition from one day to the next as usual but when the clock strikes midnight, marking the end of one year and start of another, it is very different. We take this moment to step outside our daily lives; we reflect, look back, take stock and assess the year gone by. We question how we did over the last 12 months and we resolve to do better, hence many people’s New Year resolutions.

The New Year can be like pressing a re-set button, we can give ourselves permission to draw a line under the past 12 months. Perhaps we can also forgive ourselves a little too, maybe we are not so happy with how we dealt with difficult situations and wished for better outcomes. We can allow ourselves to ‘start again’

and take comfort from the fact that others will feel the same way too.

I suppose we will each decide the New Year’s significance for ourselves, what it means to us personally and the impact it may have, or not, on our behaviours, actions and also how long they last! The New Year also brings hope, a feeling of expectation and a desire for something positive to happen. Perhaps this year we’ll see continued success in the development of a drug for Alzheimer’s which slows memory decline, further breakthroughs in cancer treatment, and cures for other life limiting diseases?

What we can be sure of is that each New Year brings the promise of new purpose, new goals, new hope and new intentions, it is an opportunity to create our own new beginning.

Best wishes for 2023.

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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are looking for volunteers in Manchester and Cheshire to help train their young dogs who will go on to help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.

Could you help train one of our puppies?

As a volunteer puppy trainer, you will:

n Look after one of our adorable puppies or young dogs for anywhere between 6 months to 2 years at a time.

n Work with a trainer to learn more about dog training and attend local fun puppy classes.

n Meet likeminded people and make new friendships.

n Directly help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.

We require the following:

n A loving home with a secure garden and access to a vehicle.

n Access to a computer and the Teams app.

n Time to dedicate to training a young dog on a daily basis.

n Be aged 18 or over.

We are also recruiting volunteers for holiday cover and short-term stays.

No previous experience is required for the roleyou will have full support and guidance from a

Puppy Training Instructor both in person and online.

Caroline and Terry from Wilmslow have fully trained 3 puppies and their current trainee, Jayda is 7 months old. Caroline says “Jayda is making excellent progress. We start with basic training and when ready, we introduce them to public places and soundwork training to prepare them for their working role”.

If you’d like to find out more, please head to the ‘Volunteer’ section of our Website https:// www.hearingdogs.org.uk/ volunteer/

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BRAMHALL GOLF CLUB INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE

There’s a common saying that you should always have one eye on the future. That is certainly the case at Bramhall Golf Club. Over the last few years, The Management Board in conjunction with the members have chosen to put the membership fees to good use with lots of clubhouse and course development. From a full refurbishment of the clubhouse to a new pond at the back of the 6th green, to name but a couple of projects, there has been strategic investment to ensure the future success of the club.

This winter season sees the club continuing with the investment program. Currently the works underway include a Bunker renovation project and the full reconstruction of two tees.

The 4th tee is being reconstructed to help with the drainage to ensure playability all year round, whilst the 14th tee has had a complete

overhaul to remove the tiered system in the tee. This alteration will result in a few extra yards on the hole making for a more challenging tee shot and a much larger playing area to help protect the tee from excessive wear and tear.

With some interesting development ideas for the future Bramhall really is a great choice for those considering joining a golf club. With its 100+ year history, its unique and

welcoming bar and catering environment and its plans for further investment the club really embodies the phrase “watch this space”.

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Old Bunker New Bunker shaped and revetted awaiting turf to knit before the sand is added 14th Tee under construction 14th Tee Finished
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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.

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.

Baby Sensory Development Classes

The award winning baby development classes run Monday – Friday at various times from their dedicated and bespoke centre in Cheadle Hulme precinct. For more information please contact Natalie on stockport@babysensory.co.uk or visit their website www.babysensory.com/stockport for class availability and times.

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 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 £2 per adult, pre-booking is now required.  Check bramhallbaptist.org or email bramhallbaptist.church@gmail.com  for more details.

Little Superstars Sports Club

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

The Mill Youth Centre

Free Admission for 10-18 year olds. please visit our website for opening times and further information about session. www.themillbramhall.com. 0161 440 8022

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Michael’s Munchkins Baby and Toddler Group

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 0161 474 4471

Messy Play Classes

at Fir Road Scout Hut in Bramhall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The classes are for children from 5 months to 5 years and are messy play and mark making classes with an emphasis on early writing skills. I can be contacted via this email address:katie@littlelearnersuk.com.

Mucky Pups Arts & Crafts

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

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.

Pyjama Drama

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

Rhythm & Rhyme

We offer multi-sensory, exciting, structured classes with Makaton signing. Join the fun! For babies & preschool children. Thursday mornings, Bramhall 4th Scout Hut, 67 St Michael’s Avenue SK7 2PG. Call Laura  07795 484494 or visit rhythmandrhyme.co.uk

Rhythm Time

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

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

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.

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

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HOW TO DESIGN A COSY LIVING ROOM

There are lots of styles to choose from for your home, but designing a room has essentially many of the same rules no matter what your style. You do have to approach it collectively to make sure of a cohesive result that wows. If you have say 4 favourite things you want to keep but they’re all of a different style, it’s going to look muddled. A focal point is key with fireplaces being favourite in a living room. However not all living rooms have a fireplace so look for another focal point. The view is a great option or a fabulous mirror. Gather your furniture comfortably around this and add a rug. Rugs zone an area and can bring pieces together with texture, colour or shape. A rug might sit under the front legs of a sofa and incorporate a coffee table whilst having a colour within it that nods to the curtains or a chair. Collectively it starts bringing the room together.

Soft lighting is very important with so many choices it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Central lighting usually being the brightest is great if it can be used on a dimmer switch. Floor lamps, table lamps and candles are all important to give a cosy feel. Lamps can be directional or ambient depending on your choice and candles are super for a lovely warm glow.

Finishing touches like cushions, accessories, pictures and natural items from a timber floor,

wooden accessories, twigs or flowers all bring warmth to a room.

Do keep in mind your style, the look you’re aiming to achieve and don’t be afraid to take things out and move things around. You’ll be impressed with the result.

Let me know if I can help, Sharon.

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CHOPPY SEAS FOR LANDLORDS –is incorporating now more attractive?

Since 6 April 2020, landlords renting properties (excluding furnished holiday lets), that they own personally rather than via a company, have felt the full impact of the restriction of the tax relief previously permitted on their mortgage interest. This radical change has been phased in since April 2017 and by the 2020/21 tax year mortgage interest suffered, rather than being treated as a wholly deductible expense in the property accounts, was instead included as a 20% deduction from the tax liability. This means that the tax relief for the higher rate taxpayer is restricted to the 20% basic rate of tax rather than being at 40% as in the past.

The higher rate taxpayer then has already started to feel the impact of this change but worse was to come. The recent spike in mortgage interest rates has increased the borrowing costs in the buy to let market which means that for the higher rate tax-payer the rate of tax relief has been halved while at the same time the interest on a mortgage is soaring. And don’t forget that there is already a 3% Stamp Duty surcharge on the purchase of non-commercial buy-to-let and investment properties. The outcome of all these combined is a perfect storm for the current landlord and a much less appealing environment for potential new investors to enter.

There are a couple of potential solutions to mitigate against this to some extent. Remember that the restriction of tax relief to 20% does not impact a basic rate taxpayer, so married couples and civil partners who jointly own properties might consider a declaration of trust to change the beneficial ownership allocation of the property if one is a higher rate taxpayer while the other is not.

Another possible solution is to consider establishing a company to own the properties. The rate of corporation tax is currently less than the rate of income tax and furthermore there is no restriction on tax relief for mortgage interest. We always say that the longer-term objectives must be clearly defined in order to make the

best decision. But if the landlord already has a property portfolio, then the stamp duty and the capital gains tax burden of selling your own properties to your own new company is likely to be too great an obstacle - though there are statutory incorporation reliefs that can work in very specific circumstances.

An investor starting now with a long-term objective and who personally does not need access in the short term to the profits from his property, should look much harder at setting up a company to hold the target properties. Arrangements for a new company to raise finance may be complex but there are specialist lenders who may entertain lending, depending on the personal circumstances of the directors. Once established, the limited company’s portfolio could grow at the same time as enjoying the lower rate of corporation tax.

Any future sales of properties would be taxed at future corporation tax rates rather than the higher capital gains tax rates an individual would be liable to; though the company does not have an annual exemption allowance which for an individual is currently £12,300 pa. Remember as well that the proceeds of a future disposal remain in the company and to extract them would involve a further tier of tax, though careful planning may be able to help with this. Another route that could be of interest would be to establish a family investment company which would have bespoke rules and would enjoy potential inheritance tax and income tax savings for those involved. This is a specialist area though and great care should be taken.

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January Recipe

MEATBALL GOULASH

This is definitely going to warm you up on a cold winters night! It’s a Delia recipe but I’ve adapted it slightly as I found there wasn’t enough sauce and there was definitely too much paprika!. I served it with tagliatelle as per her suggestion but I think it would work well with mash potato too. The minced meats make it quite economical too.

Meatballs

350g each of minced pork and minced beef

1/2 a red pepper

1 small onion

1 big clove of garlic crushed

2 tbsp of fresh parsley chopped

50 g of breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1 tbsp of seasoned flour

2 tbsp of olive oil

Salt and pepper

Chop the pepper and onion really small –I did mine in a processor with the parsley. Put all the ingredients (except the olive oil and flour) into a large bowl and mix thoroughly (using your hands is the best way – take your rings off). Make small meatballs by putting about a dessert spoon into your hands and rolling around until you have about 24 balls. Toss them very gently into the seasoned flour. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and fry the balls until they are nicely brown – do it in batches and be patient and gentle with them. It will get

smokey so be warned. Put them to one side while you sort the sauce out.

Goulash Sauce

1 medium onion chopped

/2 red pepper chopped

1 clove garlic crushed

1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp hot paprika

Beef stock cube

Red wine – about a glassful

Pre-heat the oven to 140c Put the onions and the pepper into the casserole you just used to fry the meatballs. After 5 mins of scraping up all the crusty meat bits add the garlic and fry gently for another minute. Add the paprika and the dregs of the seasoned flour and mix thoroughly before adding the tomatoes.

Use the tomato tin to measure the same amount of water and add a stock cube. Splash in the wine until you have a decent amount of sauce. Bring it up to a simmer and then gently put the meatballs in. Cover the casserole with a tight fitting lid and put into the oven for 11/2 hours.

Serve with tagliatelle tossed with poppy seeds and a good dollop of crème fraiche.

Enjoy with the rest of the red wine.

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More recently, we’re proud to have launched our girls-only Wildcats programme. This is the perfect way for girls in Reception up to Year 6 to get involved with football, with weekly professional coaching sessions run by 8BY8 in Bramhall, and an option to form girls’ teams.

Our teams range from our Under 6 development team, all the way up to our Under 18s, training and playing matches in various leagues. Despite being a much bigger club than we were in 1969, we are still a club made up of volunteers and are still very much

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LET US COLLECT AND RECYLCE RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN AID OF ST ANN’S HOSPICE!

We are once again pleased to hear that JUST HELPING will be running their annual Christmas Tree collection in the South and West Manchester area including SK7 & SK8.

The 2021 St Ann’s Hospice Christmas Tree collection takes place from 13th to 16th January 2022. The collection is in aid of St Ann’s Hospice, who are celebrating their 50th birthday this year, and other local charities. You can register your tree from 15th November 2021 . online at www. charityxmastreecollection.com

The collection has been run by community volunteers, sponsors and donors for nearly 10 years in partnership with St Ann’s Hospice who receive 85% of the net proceeds. The average donation is around £15 per tree. The 2021 collection raised over £50k for St Ann’s Hospice in their 50th year!

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s, said: “This year we’re celebrating our We’re approaching our 50th birthday at St Ann’s Hospice. We’re proud to be one of the oldest and largest hospices in the UK, in 2021 and the fact that we’re still here after half a century and still able to support local patients is down to the amazing support of our local communities. Everyone who makes a donation really does enable us to keep our doors open and allows us to continue to provide specialist care to those who need it most. Thank you.”

Emma Dixon, Director of Clinical Services at St Ann’s Hospice, said: “Our teams continue to work tirelessly on the front line to make sure that patients and their loved ones can access the care they need. This has been a really hard year for all of us, especially at the hospice where our teams have been working tirelessly on the front line to make sure that patients and their loved ones can access the care they need. We’ve

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Dr Paul Jarvis, Director of Business Development at St Ann’s Hospice, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has really hit us hard at St Ann’s, with many of our fundraising events and activities cancelled. As an organisation, we need to raise around £20,000 a day to keep our services running, and we need the support of our local communities now more than ever. We can only keep our doors open if we continue to raise the money we need - the care of patients both now and in the future is reliant on your support, so thank you for taking part in this Christmas tree scheme. We really appreciate everything you do for St Ann’s and the people we care for.”

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE AMAZING SK READERS!!

Hope you’ve all had a fantastic festive period and like us at Bramhall Osteopathic Practice, are now looking at introducing new and positive things into your 2023 routine.

Swimming is one of my favourite activities, it’s hard to imagine that something so lovely can be so good for you! Outdoors is even better than indoors as you can get the benefit of being out in nature. An early morning swim has to be the best way to start your day…why not give it a try?

There are so many benefits to doing this activity, and here are just a few of them:

1. There is a meditative side to swimming in nature, you can look around and see beautiful views, birds, sea creatures or freshwater animals. These experiences make you feel relaxed and happy.

2. It is a non-weight bearing activity, this gives your body a break from the of some sports, being on your feet all day or doing lots of sitting at a desk.

3. The variety of strokes you can do, give all your muscles a workout. Back stroke is particularly good as it opens the chest and shoulders beautifully, areas that get very tight working at computers all day.

4. The cold stimulates your circulation, reduces inflammation, helps release endorphins, for that ‘feel good sense’ and stimulates your metabolism to help you lose weight.

5. It’s sociable, something you can do with friends or swimming groups. In Rhosneiger on Anglesey, where I swim, a group of local

swimmers set up “The Pandemic Paddlers” they have swum every day at high tide since the first lockdown. It has been a huge community building exercise.

6. Remember when swimming outdoors, always research how safe the area is to swim in. Use coloured floating devices so you can be seen easily. Check the water temperature, work out the maximum time you should stay in for, this is especially relevant when swimming in the winter months. If you are going to have a longer swim, a wetsuit and Neoprene shoes and gloves are helpful.

7. Wearing goggles means you can take your head low in the water and avoid over-arching your back and neck. Swimming a variety of strokes also avoids stresses on any one area of the spine and muscle group.

If swimming indoors you can mix up your swim with a few lengths of walking up and down the pool, another good variation.

I hope these tips are useful and inspire you to get in the water.

Swimming is brilliant, fun and beneficial….

Enjoy!!

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Soup Bowl Cosiess

Awinter broth is soothing for tired, cold and weary muscles, fighting flu, coughs and colds. That’s how I see soup. However, living in Scotland for a brief time, I discovered that a soup seems compulsory part of a diet and most people I knew had them as comfort food.  I love a good homemade Stilton and Broccoli soup and I think Tomato or Minestrone are popular for most. Let’s make some bowl cosies to help keep the soup hot and your hands warm as you slurp into a good spoonful.

Make a template to start off with to ensure the cosy will fit your bowl.

A good measure will be a 10” square paper

Fold in half and then half again

Unfold, use the creases in your paper to mark out darts on each of the four sides.

From the edge of the paper, follow and mark a dot along the crease, at 2.5” toward the middle of the paper.

From the crease, along the sides of the paper, mark 1” on either side of the crease. Join the 3 marks to make a triangle.

Do this on all 4 sides of the square (I have shown one as an example in the square below)

Cut the triangles out and tape the paper together to make a paper bowl. If your soup bowl fits this cosy, then you can move onto making this in fabric.

If you find, your bowl is too wide, then use a larger square. You may need to go up to 13” for a pasta bowl shape.

If you have a deeper bowl, then, perhaps your darts need to be longer., Maybe make them 3”-4”. Not too long though.

Time to Sew

Use the template and cut out 2 pieces of 100% cotton fabric squares.

Cut 2 squares of a natural Batting (wadding) I use Soya and Cotton mix from Vlisene. It’s 1/4” thick.

Mark the triangle darts on the fabric and the batting, but do not cut them out.

Lay one fabric square with the wrong side against a piece of batting, I use 2 or 3 safety

pins to hold them together, treat this as one piece of fabric. Fold the fabric in half. Batting on the outside and fabric on the inside.

Sew from the tip of one of the triangles, down along the sides to the edge of the fabric.  Do this to the triangle on the opposite side of the fabric. Unfold the fabric and you’ll find you have shaped the fabric into half a bowl.

Fold the fabric in half along the other sides, and repeat, sewing these darts to form a bowl shape. Repeat for the second piece of batting and fabric squares.

Trim the darts o there is little fabric left along the seams. All the raw edges of the darts should be on the batting side.

Turn one of the bowls so the fabric sits outside and the batting is on the inside.  Sit this bowl inside the other. So now the two bowls are stacked, the fabric hidden inside and the batting on the outside. Match the raw edges along the top, the tips of the corners and the seams together.

Sew along all the top edges, leaving about 3 inches unsewn.

Turn the bowls through, pulling the fabric through to the right side out and the batting on the inside.

Press

Topstitch the opening a 1/4” away from the edge of the bowl edge and follow all the way around the edge of the bowl cosy

Bon Appetite! Enjoy your soup.

Note: Do not use glues, spray of otherwise. Do not use anything like Insulbrite or any batting that contains foils. Fabrics must not have metallic finishes and remember to use a cotton thread.

Abi x

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Making our home your home

Situated close to the village centre and benefiting from excellent public transport links, Hillbrook Grange Residential Care Home is a place where you can enjoy full and independent living with the benefit of care and companionship all around you. Our ethos is about creating a compassionate, caring and supportive environment, and a fresh lively atmosphere.

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.

To discuss your care needs with a senior member of the Hillbrook team please contact us:

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Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 2BY Tel: 0161 439 7377 info@hillbrookgrange.co.uk

STAY IN SHAPE THIS WINTER WITH PILATES

As the evenings grow darker and the frosty weather closes in, the spreads of delicious food begin to fill your tables. Winter is the perfect time to take up Pilates, and here’s why:

Boost Mood and Relieve Stress

The darkness that comes along with winter can often overwhelm your mental health. With common conditions such as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) becoming ever present when the dark nights get longer, the endorphins released during Pilates can have a positive effect on mood and stress levels.

Avoid Injury

Many people become less active as the cold weather arrives, this can lead to muscles and joints tightening up, therefore inhibiting mobility in these areas. Keeping your body ‘well-oiled’ and warmed up with Pilates exercises throughout winter keeps you mobile, helping you to avoid injury.

Strengthen Your Immune System

It’s cold and flu season, and you need all the help you can get to avoid the dreaded runny nose, sore throat and scratchy cough that is common this time of year. Regular exercise is proven to strengthen your immune system helping to fight off infections.

Maintain Physique

If you usually participate in exercise during the warmer months, you don’t have to undo all of your hard work; Pilates can help you maintain your sports form through focused, core strengthening exercise.

Control Your Weight

We know that the selection of delicious party food and puddings can be tempting. Keeping up regular exercise over the season means you can still enjoy the festive menu, while also giving

your body a way to burn those extra Christmas calories.

What Pilates classes are there?

Pilates Matwork Classes

The most popular form of Pilates is matwork. Matwork is a more traditional form of Pilates, which as it has been developed has incorporated the use of equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

High Intensity Power Pilates

HIP Pilates is a more dynamic form of Pilates that combines the precision and focus of a traditional Pilates session with the dynamic energy of a high intensity workout.

Combining core strength, balance and coordination with an energetic cardiovascular element HIP Pilates is the answer to many people’s search for a functional ‘feel good’ workout.

The class is fast paced, but importantly LOW impact. Therefore, you will increase your heart rate safely whilst burning fat and building lean muscle mass. The class also uses light hand weights, which improve bone health.

Pilates is for life and can be life changing, so stick with those New Year Resolutions and join a Pilates class now!

To find a qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website

Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher

www.jules-pilates-alderleyedge.co.uk

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Bankswood Treecare is a friendly run business based in the SK area.

We have £5 million public liability insurance and all our work is carried in accordance with guidelines set out in the British Standards for tree works (BS3998).

We follow strict guidelines in relation to birds nesting and roosting or hibernating bats as well as other wildlife, we will liaise with the appropriate authorities if the need arises.

You can be sure that we will not harm or damage the surroundings as we work with complete respect for the environment and the trees themselves. Contact an experienced tree surgeon if you want a quotation, consultation or even advice.

We have the expertise you need. We have extensive knowledge about how to care for trees. If you want a reliable tree surgeon we are ready to help you. We have excellent service at affordable prices.

For a free quote or consultation, or even if you are just looking for some advice on any aspect of our tree surgery services: n Tree Felling - Free Estimates n Small & Large Conifers n Crown Reduction &

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t: 0161 612 5782 m: 07740 396358 • FREE Estimates • Domestic & Commercial

• Fully Insured & Qualified

• Dust Free Sanding • Hand Painted Kitchens & Furniture

• Over 30 Years Experience

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INTERIOR WORK UNDERTAKEN e:
Your local SK decorator www.jasonredwood.co.uk
jasonredwood@ntlworld.com
Thinning
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n Stump Grinding n Hedge Trimming
All Waste Removed
Tree Assessments and Reports Rhodeswood Cottage, Tintwistle, Glossop Derbyshire, SK13 1HT Call us on 01457 863 587 or 07823 337053 Email: gareth.treecare@yahoo.com • www.bankswood-treecare.co.uk Office Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00AM - 19:00PM

SKBramhall & Woodford enjoys fantastic support from local businesses. If you do contact someone as result of reading about them in SKBramhall & Woodford, please mention this. Thank you.

If you would like to advertise your business in SKBramhall & Woodford, please contact Simon Hemsley on 07952 005518 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk.

Next issue: March / April 2023

Deadline: 10th February

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Local Businesses Features www.skmagazines.co.uk Issue 78 January / February 2023 IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Under the Hammer - P14 Community Care - P22 Food & Drink - P30 Interior Design SK &BramhallWoodford THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR THE SK7 COMMUNITY Acorn Tree & Landscapes 31 Alice Chilton In-home Care 20 Bankswood Tree Care 41 Bevan & Co Accountants 27 Bramhall Carpet Cleaners 37 Bramhall Osteopathic Practice 35 Bramhall Village Square 25 Bridge Lessons 35 Care UK / Ladybrook Manor 29 Carrington Garage Doors 13 Cheadle Hulme Dental & Cosmetic 43 Cheadle Hulme Fitness 37 Cheshire Community Choirs 7 Electrician – Rightio 25 Harold Stock & Co 11 Hillbrook Grange 39 James Dexter Plumbing 13 Jason Redwood Decorator 41 Jaxon Rose Kitchens 15 JLR Building 35 Johnston Joinery 37 Lancashire Electrical Services 19 Maria Clayton Interiors 7 Mellor Road Garages 31 Mid Cheshire Tree Surgery & Fencing 15 Moore Homes 4 Mosley Jarman Back Mounteney Solicitors 17 Mr Soot Chimney Sweeper 25 New Look Kitchen Makeover 22 New Look Building Services 23 Oven Wizard 13 Pave & Tar – Driveways 20 Plumber – Rightio 31 Prydderch Financial Planning 27 Roscoe’s DIY 8,9 SK8 Roofing 37 SMC Property Improvements 42 Spring Decorating 2 SR Computers 17 Steamy Windows 17 Window Repair Centre 33

& COSMETICS IS NOW A MULTI-AWARD WINNING PRACTICE!

After entering the prestigious Private Dentistry and Dentistry Awards we were delighted to have been shortlisted for numerous categories in both. On November 4th 2022 the Clinical Director, Shi and the Marketing Manager, Gemma took a trip to London to attend the Private Dentistry Awards and were delighted

Most Improved Practice North

We then had another trip to make a few weeks later, to Leicester this time, for the Dentistry Awards. We took most of the team with us and were again, absolutely ecstatic to win ANOTHER five awards;

Best Practice Manager North West

Book in today for your free consultation at our multi award-winning dental practice, and see for yourself what all the fuss is about!

CHEADLE
HULME DENTAL
ChurCh road dental and CosmetiCs, 20a station road, Cheadle hulme sk8 7ab reCeption@Cheadlehulmedental.Com www.Cheadlehulmedental.Com 0161 486 0743 SCAN HERE TO SEE A FLYING TOUR

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