SK Bramhall & Woodford November/December 2020

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Issue 65 November / December 2020

Bramhall & Woodford THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE

IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Interior Design - P12 Food & Drink - P16 Children’s Activities - P21 Under the Hammer - P28 In Stitches - P32 Wellbeing - Pilates - P40

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford Welcome to the November / December issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. With the clocks about to go back it really does feel like winter is closing in. With most firework displays cancelled this year for obvious reasons, please take extra care if you are planning a display at home. It’s always worthwhile logging onto www.manchesterfire.gov.uk for some sound advice.

This month Interior Design page 12

We have three community pages this month. Page 18 is all about “Just Helping” Christmas tree collections for St Ann’s Hospice; this year more than ever, they need your help.

Page 24 has the great news that “Santa Claus is coming to town”. Bramhall & Woodford Rotary have moved mountains to get this annual tradition on ,so please support it if you can.

BEFORE AND AFTER BEDROOM DESIGN

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ou’ve had a hard day, work didn’t go quite to plan today, the kids are still utilising your generous taxi service and the dog decided today was the day to swallow dive into a muddy puddle. Your bedroom is calling but when you finally make it there it’s bland and dated. It needs some Va Va Voom, some love and attention with a sprinkle of style but there’s always something else to do and quite frankly you don’t know where to start.

Here’s some tips on how to re-design, style and transform your bedroom so it’s worthy of holding Prosecco parties there with your friends (Covid rules allowing obvs!) or just hiding in your sanctuary of calm.

Look around you, which are your favourite cafes, restaurants or bars? Look for inspiration on the internet, there are a number of great apps for interiors out there. Work out what you like and what you don’t. In the bedroom shown here I’ve gone for a modern, slightly French style. It’s light and bright, chic with lots of feminine touches, a thoroughly up to date boudoir. It’s great to re-use existing furniture but you have to change enough to make an impact, invest in items that will make an obvious difference. You may be able to keep the same bed as the bedding, cushions and throws will take centre stage for instance.

Here the walls are painted a soft grey with long, flowing cream curtains, all very neutral so as to keep the backdrop calm and soothing. A beautiful, soft, quality canvas to add the main items to. The quirky fire surround that’s an old

item picked up for a few pounds then painted and distressed to give this crackled, vintage look (there are loads of videos online showing the technique) is an unusual focal point and allows for a bigger space as it’s much slimmer than the drawers. There is now a very light wood floor with a rug creating textures and layers of differing finishes.

The bedside table was carefully selected, it’s an antique oak finish with the curved top to warm the room up and tie in with the French boudoir look. As most of the items up to now are light and neutral, the duvet takes pride of place with a lacy pattern perfectly finishing the look.

The curves of the buttoned chair are a perfect accompaniment but so, too would be a curved, ornate mirror.

Finishing touches aren’t to be underestimated as they tie it all together. The way the books are stacked, how the candles are grouped, flowers with a pop of pink balanced around the room all add to the charm.

Be brave, or give me a shout to help! Knowing where to find what you’re looking for is often half of the battle but shopping is also half of the fun.

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Finally, Page 36 is dedicated to two stories, firstly it’s a welcome to Jill & Steve from LIT. I’m sure you are as delighted as I am that the old Reeds Rains has finally been taken over and WOW what a takeover. The second story is about our old friends at Fuzzy Goose. They have embarked on the charity campaign to “turn Instagram pink” in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer.

Contents

We have four pages of events in and around the area along with two pages of Children’s Activities this month. Please do check any events you plan to go to first, as things are changing on a daily basis at the moment.

Community News / Just Helping – Page 18

Have a cuppa and enjoy the read.

Under the Hammer – Page 28

All the best

Community Care - Page 30

Simon

In Stitches – Page 32

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Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6,8 & 10 Interior Design – Page 12 Mind Matters – Page 14 Food & Drink – Page 16 Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 22 Community News / Santa’s Tour – Page 24 Financial Matters – Page 26

Health & Beauty – Page 34 Community News– Page 36 Community Index – Page 38 Wellbeing – Pilates – Page 40 Ad Index - Page 42

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EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS

A fantastic club for all ages and abilities where you can improve your fitness in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Run on a pay-as-you-go basis of £3.50 per class and no need to book.

All classes are from 1.30 - 2.30pm at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramillies Ave, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AL. For more information visit https://cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk, or Facebook or contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or mail@ cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk

EVERY MONDAY: STORY TIME

For pre-School children, from 11am-11.30am.

Come along and enjoy stories and rhymes in the children’s library. Free, no need to book.

Bramhall Library & Cheadle Hulme Library.

EVERY MONDAY: QUIZ AT THE HESKETH

It’s free to enter and £100 worth of prizes given away every week. Starts at 9pm. 63 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6JZ.

EVERY MONDAY: QUIZ AT THE THREE BEARS

It’s free to enter and £100 worth of prizes given away every week. Starts at 9pm. Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove. SK7 5JH.

EVERY MONDAY: THE ROBINS SINGERS

We are a mixed-voice choir with a varied repertoire and meet on Monday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm at The United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall, SK7 2PE. Musical direction is by Dennis Kay, famous for his work with the Military Wives’ Choir and Tideswell Male Voice Choir, and Christopher Ellis, Concert Pianist.

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

EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE CURRY CLUB

Meeting are at the Jalfrezi restaurant in Bramhall Village Square at 7.30p.m. for 8.00p.m. Contact Hazel Hiley, 0161 439 1281, email hazelhiley@ gmail.com for more information

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: GATLEY & CHEADLE DIABETES GROUP Meet at Bridgehouse Ladybridge Road.

Contact Jean 0161 485 1628.

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY OVER 60’S MEN’S KEEP FIT

We are a group of men organising our own Keep Fit Session, between 8pm – 9pm in the gym at Hazel Grove High School. Our exercises and games are moderate, the pace is fairly gentle and most importantly very enjoyable. Interested? Phone John on 01625 877549 or just come along and check us out. If you would prefer Wednesday Same time

same place just contact Graham on 0161 483 7631 or just come along and check us out.

EVERY MONDAY: BRAMHALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Interested in photography? We have a very varied programme of guest presenters, competitions and discussions on everything photographic. Whether you just use your mobile phone or have the latest equipment, your sure of a very warm welcome. We meet 7.45 to 10pm on Mondays at Bramhall Village Club at the top of Lumb Lane. Free parking. For more details: www,bramhallphoto.weebly.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS

A fantastic club for all ages and abilities where you can improve your fitness in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Run on a pay-as-you-go basis of £3.50 per class and no need to book. All classes are from 1.30 - 2.30pm at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramillies Ave, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AL. For more information visit https://cheadlehulmefitness. org.uk, or Facebook or contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or mail@cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk

EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE TREFOIL GUILD

This is a non-uniform branch of Girlguiding that gives fun, friendship, opportunities and new challenges to adults. The Bramhall and District Guild meet in the Parish Lounge of St. Michael’s Church at 2 pm, but please call the secretary to check whether we are at home or out and about.

Further details are available from Secretary.

BramhallTG@gmail.com or 0161 440 8482.

EVERY TUESDAY (TERM TIME ONLY): BROOKDALE YOUTH THEATRE

Bridge Lane, Bramhall. Reception (Age 5) Year 2 - 4-4.30pm, Years 3-6 – 4.30 – 5.30pm & 5.30 – 6.30pm, Years 7-9 – 6.30 8pm and Year 10+ 8 – 9.30pm. For further information email BrookdaleYT@outlook.com

EVERY TUESDAY: STORY TIME

For Pre-school children, from 2pm to 2:30pm.

Come along and enjoy stories and rhymes in the children’s library. Free, no need to book.

Bramhall Library & Cheadle Hulme Library.

FIRST TUESDAY EACH MONTH: BRAMHALL & CHEADLE HULME FLOWER CLUB

Meetings to be held in All Saints’ Parish Room, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. Doors open 6.50 pm. Meeting starts at 7.30 pm prompt.

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL & WOODFORD SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE

At Woodford Community Centre from 1 till 4pm.

Come and join this friendly group of likeminded people sharing skills and information where help and advice is on hand. For more information call Karen on 07860 458260.

EVERY TUESDAY: BRAMHALL WORLD CIRCLE DANCE GROUP

Meets at The Bramley Centre, Bramhall SK7 2DT 1.30 – 3.00pm. You don’t need a partner to join in these village dances from Eastern Europe and beyond. Beginners welcome any week. Relaxing, sociable, fun and occasionally challenging.

Contact us through web site www. bramhallcircledance.wordpress.com or ring 07713 681439. First session free with SK booklet.

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Meets at the Deanwater Hotel, Balmoral Suite, on nine months of the year. Enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by an interesting talk on a variety of subjects. It’s a friendly group and would welcome new members. If you are interested, please call Joan Fitzgerald on 0161 428 2515.

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

This is a new daytime orchestra. If you are interested contact Liz Pennington on 0161 439 7484 or Diana Oldfield on 0161 439 9219 for more details. 10.30am until 12.30 pm at The Ladybrook (upstairs) Fir Road, Bramhall, SK7 2NP.

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EVERY MONTH: KNIT AND KNATTER GROUP

Come and join us at Bramhall United Reformed Church, corner of Robins Lane. We knit for many charities in this country from the homeless to Age UK. We can find you the wool, needles and patterns and lots of coffee. It will only cost £1.00. We do not charge for chatting. So if you would like some company and haven’t knitted for a long time come and join us. From 9.30 until 12 noon. For more details ring Jean on 0161 439 8241.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: TODDLERS

10.30 til 11.45am term time at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church. Every Third Wednesday we serve lunch after Toddlers, from 11.45am. Contact 0161 485 1605 for details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: POWNALL PROBEX CLUB.

Recently retired men are warmly invited to join us for informal conversation and to listen to a

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visiting speaker. We meet at The Cheshire Line Tavern, Cheadle. SK8 2NZ at 9:45am.

Our website for further details and contacts is: pownallprobexclub.org.uk. Contact a committee member to arrange a visit to a club session.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT BARBERSHOP CHORUS

Come and enjoy close harmony singing with Stockport’s premier Barbershop Chorus. We sing a range of songs and are a friendly chorus, with a good social aspect. We like to perform at charitable events, raise money for charity and also compete in choral festivals. Rehearsals are 7:30pm at the Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street. Hazel Grove SK7 4JQ. For more information visit: www.harmonyrevival.co.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY: THE LAURENCE SINGERS

Can you sing? We are looking for good singers to increase our friendly, mixed voice choir of 30 people. If you have a background in singing and enjoy everything from Bach to The Beatles, we could be just the choir for you! 7.45 – 10pm to United Reformed Church, Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme. SK8 7HU. Email: enquiries@thelaurencesingers.org.uk or call Cliff on 01625 527204 www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT COMMUNITY CHOIR

If you love to sing, Stockport Community Choir would love to hear from you. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House on Cooper Street, off Higher Hillgate for relaxed and fun sessions. We learn well-known songs from chart artists or musicals of various genres and vintages. There is no audition and we are always pleased to welcome newcomers. £2 per session.

E-mail info@stockportcommunitychoir.org.uk or ring Phil on 07771 730 810 for details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: BMC BABY CHAT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH.

Come and join 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 telephone 0161 4391204.

From 10.00 -11.15am at Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall.

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS

We are members of the Association of Speakers Clubs and our aim is to help ladies overcome their fear of public speaking in a friendly and supportive environment. We meet at 7.30 for a 7.45 start at The Deanwater Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Woodford. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more information Gaynor Dennett 07722 166605visit www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk.

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: ROTARY CHEADLE & DISTRICT DEMENTIA GROUP

Rotary welcomes people living with dementia & their carers to join us at our Fortnightly Wednesday group at: - The Governor’s House, 43 Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7EQ. No Entry Fee, Alternate Wednesdays 11am to 12.30pm. Coffee and snacks available at the Bar. Please telephone Rita Kumar 07899951600

EVERY WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – PARKINSON’S UK – STOCKPORT BRANCH

We offer information, friendship and support to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. The meetings are from 2 pm until 4 pm every Wednesday at the Masonic Guild Hall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport. There is seated exercises for half an hour every Wednesday except the third Wednesday when we have a speaker or special event.

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

Are you interested in the Arts? The Arts Society supports the Arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow. We offer a range of activities including a monthly lecture at Brookdale in Bramhall, and visits to museums, galleries and other places of interest. Details of our programme can be found on www.theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk.

Potential new members are always welcome.

If you are interested please contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY: HI-FUN CHEADLE HULME AUTISM GROUP (OVER 16S)

7.30-9.30 pm at Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church, Swann Lane

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS

We are members of the Association of Speakers Clubs and our aim is to encourage and help

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women who dread the idea of having to speak but need to conquer their fear, whether it be for job presentations or social occasions. Our group has a diverse membership, including students, young professionals, mums and business owners. There is no pressure to speak until you are ready to do so. For more information go to www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk or email sixdennett@aol.com

SECOND WEDNESDAY (EXCEPT AUGUST AND DECEMBER): SOUP, SWEET AND MEET

12 noon - 1.30 pm Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church. Cost £5. Join us for homemade soups and sweets, and companionship.

THURSDAY ONCE A MONTH: BRAMHALL THURSDAY CLUB

Are you looking for something to do one afternoon or morning a month, that gives you the opportunity to give something back to the community; that can be flexible to accommodate the unexpected; that gives you the chance to help the Very Senior amongst us to have company, fun and laughter and to make new friends? Why not find out about the Club by contacting Carol Sargent at g.davidsargent@ btinternet.com, 0161 439 1779 or Facebook page, Bramhall Thursday Club.

EVERY THURSDAY (TERM-TIME ONLY): TNT - A YOUTH GROUP FOR AGES 10-15

Games, trips, activities, themed evenings.

6.30pm-8pm. Contact Elaine Noden: 0161 355 1459 Bramhall United Reformed Church

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: WOODFORD WI

Meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of every month in the large hall of Woodford Community centre, starting at 7.30pm.

Members are kept up to date with what is happening in the WI regionally and nationally and can take part in debate on important issues if they wish. They have access to the WI training centre and the regional office in Chester.

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

EVERY THURSDAY: CHEADLE & GATLEY FILMMAKERS:

Do you have loads of video films and can’t work out how to edit and turn them into a watchable and interesting production to show your family and friends? Come along to Cheadle & Gatley Filmmakers where you can get some expert advice. We meet at Heald Green Village Hall every Thursday evening at 7:30pm.

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST): AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STOCKPORT GROUP

Come and join us in our various activities for human rights. 8pm at The Quaker Meeting House, 91 Station Road (corner with Ramillies Avenue), Cheadle Hulme. SK8 7BG, Call Duncan (0161 485 7601) for more information.

2ND, 3RD AND 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: PHD PATCHERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING CLUB

PHD Patchers meet from 9.30am until 3.30pm at the United Reformed Church, Wilmslow Road in Heald Green. We don’t hold workshops but we are always willing to help and give advice.

Further information can be obtained by phoning 07890 620792.

ON TWO THURSDAYS EACH MONTH LINK WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH.

As well as now meeting in the afternoon at 2.30 we are now meeting twice a month. All ladies are welcome to come and join us whether they belong to our church - or any church for that matter. Following a speaker we round off the afternoon with light refreshments and friendly natter. Call the Church Office for information 0161 439 1204.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EX SEPTEMBER):

Open Whist Drive at The Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall at 7.00pm.

Contact Jean Tudge 0161 487 1324

EVERY THURSDAY: LADYBROOK SINGERS

Love to sing? Then why not join us? We are a ladies choir who sing a wide repertoire from pop to classical. Every year we perform in concerts, charity events and festivals. Rehearsals, 7.30 p.m. Norbury Church, Hazel Grove Pop along to a rehearsal or contact Mary: 07777 646828 if you want to find out more. You’ll find us on Facebook too. www.ladybrooksingers.co.uk

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

We are a lively, friendly group who welcome any retired teachers. We meet at the Village Club in Lumb Lane, Bramhall at 10am. We have interesting speakers and occasional trips out and meals. The Membership Secretary can be contacted on 0161 4398794.

SK8 7AA. Call 0161 486 9226.

EVERY FRIDAY: WOODFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE BRIDGE CLUB

We are a small friendly bridge club meeting every Friday evening between 7.30 and 10.15 pm at Woodford Community Centre. You do not need

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a partner to join us as we alternate between Singles and Partners nights. If you enjoy playing rubber bridge and Chicago, you are welcome to come along as a guest to try us out. For more details, please contact Judith Fletcher on 0161 439 5310.

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: COFFEE AND CHAT

10am - 12noon. Coffee Morning and Traidcraft Stall at Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church, Swann Lane.

EVERY SUNDAY: BRAMHALL BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING SERVICE

From 10.30 am – “You are guaranteed a warm welcome at our lively Morning service, with activities for children and crechè facilities each Sunday” All welcome. For more details www.bramhallbaptist.co.uk or call 0161 440 9091.

EVERY SUNDAY: LIVE MUSIC @ THE CHURCH INN

Starts at 8pm, call for details 0161 485 1897.

Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme.

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”

Are you obsessed with food, eating, or your weight? Do you eat when you are not hungry or starve when you are hungry? Whatever problem you may have with food you are welcome in Overeaters Anonymous which started in 1960.

The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Meeting are held at 7pm till 8pm, Chelwood Baptist church, Adswood Rd, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5QA . (opp Cross Keys pub) Contact Suzi: 07876 152 630. www.oagb.org.uk

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: THE BROOKDALE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT

Meet in the Club Bar, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 7.30 for 8pm. All welcome. For more information call Roger Salt on 0161 439 0371.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER): FRIENDS OF HAPPY VALLEY BRAMALL

We carry out a range of work throughout the year to remove invading alien plants & maintain native biodiversity; as well as to keep paths & steps clear for visitors. Meeting are at 10am at the pond dipping platform in the main field below Bramhall High. All are welcome. We work for 2-3 hours. Gloves & tools provided. (see website www.happyvalleybramhall.co.uk/ or our facebook page).(Almshouses and charitable giving in Cheshire) By Claire Moores 7.45pm at Stockport Sunday School, 96 Nangreave Road, SK2 6DQ. (Next to Aquinas College). Visitors very welcome Admission £3. Further information from Tony Nightingale 0161-440 0570.

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BEFORE AND AFTER BEDROOM DESIGN

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ou’ve had a hard day, work didn’t go quite to plan today, the kids are still utilising your generous taxi service and the dog decided today was the day to swallow dive into a muddy puddle. Your bedroom is calling but when you finally make it there it’s bland and dated. It needs some Va Va Voom, some love and attention with a sprinkle of style but there’s always something else to do and quite frankly you don’t know where to start.

Here’s some tips on how to re-design, style and transform your bedroom so it’s worthy of holding Prosecco parties there with your friends (Covid rules allowing obvs!) or just hiding in your sanctuary of calm.

Look around you, which are your favourite cafes, restaurants or bars? Look for inspiration on the internet, there are a number of great apps for interiors out there. Work out what you like and what you don’t. In the bedroom shown here I’ve gone for a modern, slightly French style. It’s light and bright, chic with lots of feminine touches, a thoroughly up to date boudoir. It’s great to re-use existing furniture but you have to change enough to make an impact, invest in items that will make an obvious difference. You may be able to keep the same bed as the bedding, cushions and throws will take centre stage for instance.

Here the walls are painted a soft grey with long, flowing cream curtains, all very neutral so as to keep the backdrop calm and soothing. A beautiful, soft, quality canvas to add the main items to. The quirky fire surround that’s an old

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item picked up for a few pounds then painted and distressed to give this crackled, vintage look (there are loads of videos online showing the technique) is an unusual focal point and allows for a bigger space as it’s much slimmer than the drawers. There is now a very light wood floor with a rug creating textures and layers of differing finishes.

The bedside table was carefully selected, it’s an antique oak finish with the curved top to warm the room up and tie in with the French boudoir look. As most of the items up to now are light and neutral, the duvet takes pride of place with a lacy pattern perfectly finishing the look.

The curves of the buttoned chair are a perfect accompaniment but so, too would be a curved, ornate mirror.

Finishing touches aren’t to be underestimated as they tie it all together. The way the books are stacked, how the candles are grouped, flowers with a pop of pink balanced around the room all add to the charm.

Be brave, or give me a shout to help! Knowing where to find what you’re looking for is often half of the battle but shopping is also half of the fun.

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Tis The Season To Be... Grateful.

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ith the life we knew a distant memory, the national economy under pressure, local lockdowns everywhere, and with masks, visors and hand gel making us feel like we are extras in ‘Scrubs’ every time we do the school run... it is easy to become fed up, agitated and anxious right now.

On the face of it 2020 isn’t going to win any ‘Best Year Yet’ awards. Even Channel 5 might struggle to make one of those programmes that count down the ‘best bits’ of 2020, because there have been none...

Wouldn’t it be great if it could all just go back to how it was in 2019... Hang on a minute, didn’t everyone constantly whinge about 2019 too?

Brexit, the environment, general elections, global trade wars, tension in the Middle East etc etc...

Ok, 2018 then! Hang on a minute, wasn’t that the year all the global celebrity treasures and household names died? When everyone wanted to wrap David Attenborough in cotton wool lest he be taken too?... or was that 2017?

The truth is, it doesn’t matter.

I’m not saying that 2020 hasn’t been weird, difficult and incredibly disruptive, it is just that ultimately we aren’t that good at focusing on the positives in any given year in history.

You don’t hear many people speaking positively about living in Britain at all in fact, or with gratitude for what they DO have. The focus has become far more on what is wrong with the country, the economy, the government and everything else.

I hope that we are now seeing, in the wake of the COVID havoc that things weren’t actually that bad for us Brits after all.

It is very easy to forget that the country whinged about so often by its inhabitants is the country that thousands of people die each year trying to reach. It is the country that doctors, lawyers and teachers from war torn territories across the globe will risk the lives of themselves and their families to reach, because it is so much better, safer and more prosperous than where they are fleeing from.

Times are hard right now without doubt, but they’re never ‘easy’. Life is a complex and

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challenging affair and you can go back as far as you like in history and you won’t find much in the way of prolonged, blissful times of plenty.

What if we actually have a lot to be grateful for right now? It is eye opening that even in the midst of a pandemic there are millions of people around the world that would rather be struggling in Britain than struggling anywhere else, and they can’t live here, but we can.

What if we could be grateful for the freedoms we still enjoy rather than resentful for the temporary restrictions we currently face?

The benefits of daily gratitude practices are vast and well documented, but there isn’t space to go into them here. All you need to know is that spending a few minutes each evening thinking or writing about what you are grateful for in your life, will change your life for the better.

Grateful people exercise more, sleep better, perform better at work, have better relationships (personally and professionally) and they achieve more of their goals, they also get less ill, along with many more benefits.

So, no matter what you are going through right now or have been through, you can’t change what has happened by being angry, upset or by focussing on what is wrong. You CAN however improve your mindset in the present time with a focus on gratitude and begin to approach the future with a more positive and optimistic outlook. It’s not instant, it will take weeks or months of regular practice in all honestly but START NOW. Remember, the night is always darkest before the dawn. I am sure we will all be back to some form of normality sooner than we think, and with Christmas not too far away let’s start to count our blessings and to focus on what we DO have and what is good in the world.

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his winter is going to be all about hunkering down, getting the fire on, maybe lighting some delightfully smelly candles and just focusing on our family and ourselves. (Maybe a few socially distanced friends too!)

I’m going to be thinking about comfort food – casseroles and nice easy desserts for easy eating over the weekends. I won’t have to worry about fitting into the LBD this year so I’ll leave the diet til 2021.

I made this the other day as I had some Bramley apples delivered and I’d already made apple sauce. It was the easiest pudding I think I’ve ever made and was delicious with some lovely vanilla ice cream (M&S not home made this time).

Serves 6 85g butter, melted 140g self-raising flour 100g golden caster sugar 1tbsp baking powder 200ml milk 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Bramley apples – peeled, cored and sliced 140g dark brown sugar 50g pecans, chopped

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STEP 1 Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease a 2-litre/31/2-pint ovenproof dish lightly with butter. Tip the flour, sugar and baking powder, along with a pinch of salt, into a large bowl. Mix together the milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract and stir into the dry ingredients until you get a smooth batter. Arrange the apples in the dish, spoon the batter on top and smooth with a knife until the apples are covered.

STEP 2 For the topping, pour 250ml boiling water over the sugar and stir together until smooth.

Pour the liquid over the pudding mixture, then scatter over the pecans. Bake for about 40 mins until the pudding has risen and is golden. Use a big spoon to serve the pudding, making sure you get some of the gooey caramel sauce covering the bottom of the dish.

Serve with pouring cream, warm custard or vanilla i ce cream.

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Community News

LET US COLLECT AND RECYLCE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN AID OF We are once again pleased to hear that JUST HELPING will be running their annual Christmas Tree collection in the South Manchester area including SK7 & SK8.

The 2021 St Ann’s Hospice Christmas Tree collection takes place from 14th to 17th January 2021. The collection is in aid of St Ann’s Hospice and local charities. You can register your tree from 15th November 2020 at

www.charityxmastreecollection.com The collection has been run by community volunteers, sponsors and donors for over 8 years in partnership with St Ann’s Hospice who receive 80% of the net proceeds. The average donation is over £12 per tree. The 2020 collection raised over £30k for St Ann’s Hospice!

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s, said: “We’re approaching our 50th birthday 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: “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 adapted and grown our services to

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ensure they still meet the needs of those who rely on us for specialist hospice care, and can only continue to do so thanks to the support of local people. Please do consider registering your tree and making a donation so we can continue to provide care into 2021 and beyond.”

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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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.

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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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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

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

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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.

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Community News

BRAMHALL & WOODFORD ROTARY CLUB - SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TOUR

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nless we suffer a total lockdown, Santa WILL be out and about on his annual Village Tour but he will be in his imaginary bubble with everyone staying safe. Social distancing is his watchword.

Santa’s Elves have been very busy lately. Not only have they been preparing the Float to take Santa on his annual tour, but they have also been checking out the routes around the villages.

Santa will begin his Tour in his sleigh on Saturday 5th December, on Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club’s Float, and will then be out and about for 16 nights in Bramhall, Woodford and Cheadle Hulme inviting the children to post a letter saying what they would REALLY like for Christmas. Once again he will be visiting the Woodford Garden Village to see the boys and girls there.

The Christmas Float is a well-known fund raiser which has been in existence for over forty years raising thousands of pounds for many deserving causes in that time. This year sixteen local organisations and charities will be visiting most of the streets in the area with Santa and helping him with the collection. Please encourage your young ones to write a letter to Santa so that when you hear or see the Float, they can pop it into his postbox.

No leaflets this year but local social media sites will carry details of the night when he will be coming to your street to pick up your Christmas wish list and bring you some early Christmas goodies. Don’t forget to track him with the SantaTracker on our website www.bwrotary.org , with daily information on the Facebook page (Bramhall and Woodford Rotary).

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Entry forms are available, for a small fee, from participating locations and any profits will go to charity.

The winners will be declared in late December with the judge’s decision being final. Go to bwrotary.org or our Facebook to see if you are a lucky winner.

Happy Christmas everyone!

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he Covid pandemic has wreaked havoc upon people, families, communities, businesses and the economy in our country and in almost every other nation on the planet. People talk of the ‘new normal’ but the scales have been tipped up so many times that the memory of what was ‘normal’ may be in real danger of fading forever.

It would be impossible to overstate how dreadful the impact of Covid has been, but for some officebased workers positives are emerging. In March we were told to work from home if we could, so offices everywhere hurriedly decamped their staff. Droves of people left their familiar working environments, clutching laptops under their arms not knowing when they might ever return. Since then we have adapted to not seeing one another each day, and to counter the loss of face to face working, we have begun to use new techniques and processes some of which have actually started to improve how we work.

Amstrad offered us landline video phones in 2004 but no one bought them. People didn’t want to talk and see each other. Then more recently Skype appeared and we realised we could see distant relations at Christmas without needing to set them a place at the dinner table. But Covid has given us Zoom, and the dictionary must surely be close to accepting ‘to Zoom’ someone as a new verb. Zoom brings us together and perhaps for the first time the video call is welcome; we were ready for it. Zoom always seems to work and the ability to share screens fluently with one another really does make us look back and question all of those journeys either up and down motorways or crammed into overcrowded trains. A client’s office manager told me today that he is moving to Australia but once there, for now at least, there were no plans for him to leave his Bramhall based job! Almost all

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of his duties can be fulfilled on the other side of the planet, and with careful planning and flexibility on his part he can work around the time difference.

In the home counties and towns and cities up and down the country, many office workers are now looking further afield to live. My brothers each work in London and over the years had spent more time travelling to work every week than was surely sustainable for them, their families or the planet. But now that neither of them has been to the office for over six months, along with hundreds of thousands of others, they now realise that a strong broadband connection is now the key ingredient to a potential move almost anywhere.

Personally I expect that in future I will always welcome the flexibility of being at home some of the week; I think many will. A working day might end up being longer than usual but being at home means I can walk our dog; receive a parcel from Amazon; go for a run and even prepare dinner and still get my work done.

It feels like there has been a recognition that people can be trusted to work away from the office. A good work/life balance that has always eluded me seems plausible for the first time.

‘Working from home’ may in the past have raised eyebrows; there was an potential risk of skiving, but in these few months it may very well have become ingrained as a respected element of how office work will be fulfilled from now on.

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Fine wine and whisky in demand What’s gathering dust in your cellar – or that old drinks cabinet for that matter?

I ask because fine wine, whisky and other spirits are a booming auction market – so much so Hansons holds regular Cellar Auctions.

You just might be popping a cork to toast sales success this Christmas, and a man who can tell you if it’s time to celebrate is Hansons’ wine and whisky consultant Benjamin Browning.

Benjamin started reading about wine at school rather than studying for his O-levels. He found Hugh Johnson’s Wine Atlas of the World more interesting than Shakespeare.

He looks forward to seeing what people have tucked away - often not realising the potential value they have. Benjamin can tell you if that bottle of whisky, fine port or case of red could get bids flying in, and it’s worth delving into your cupboards because auction prices are impressive.

In 2019, a bottle The Macallan Fine & Rare 60 Year Old 1926 whisky sold for $1.9 million around £1.5 million. This price smashed auction records.

The Macallan is one of the most highly revered whisky brands in the world. Its distillery in Craigellachie, Moray, in the Highlands of Scotland, founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid, is renowned for quality.

In 2018 Hansons sold a special addition bottle of The Macallan whisky bottled in 1996 to mark the 35th anniversary of satirical magazine Private Eye. The vatting produced 5,000 bottles and included one cask A special addition bottle of The from 1961. This special edition, Macallan whisky featuring a screen-printed label to mark the 35th anniversary of by legendary illustrator Ralph Private Eye sold Steadman, achieved £3,100. for £3,100.

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Hansons has also sold a bottle of The Macallan 18 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 1966, for £2,200, and a Macallan Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old for £380.

Meanwhile, five Hennessy bottles Cognac made £480; a bottle of vintage Tanqueray gin made £290 The Cellars at Bishton Hall, our Staffordshire Auction and a wine lot featuring Centre.

Chateau Canon, St Emilion 1967, Chateau Latour a Pomerol 1959 and Clets des Legats, Chateau neuf du Pape 1991 was contested to £430.

Port is popular, too. A case of Dow’s 1980 port made £640 and nine bottles of mixed vintage Port reached £450.

Plus, in 2017 One of two bottles of 1871 vintage port two bottles which sold for £370 and £400. of vintage port dating back to 1871 sold for £370 and £400 respectively.

Entries are invited for Hansons wide range of auctions and home visit valuations are available in your area. Please email service@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

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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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POSITIVE AGEING

here are two sides of the journey of ageing they are; “It’s no fun getting old” and “Age is just a number don’t let it define you”.

Getting older does not have to be just about body aches, illnesses, medications, less energy, being lonely and forgetful.

It can be about traveling, being healthy, learning and increasing your energy.

Research has suggested we can slow down the negative parts of ageing and enhance the positives of living our lives. Our attitudes can guide that journey, we can either fall into the role of “patient” or “I will enjoy my life” despite these setbacks.

Adjusting our attitudes and trying to become more positive and less pessimistic is a great starting point.

“POSITIVE ageing” is a term used to describe the process of maintaining a positive attitude, feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life.

Ageing is often associated with many rewarding experiences. It is, however, also a time when significant changes might occur. For example, some people experience changes in physical functioning, social networks, employment, and bereavement can become more common.

Keeping a positive attitude toward ageing is particularly important as it allows you to continue to feel good and have a sense of control as you face another part of the life cycle.

As people age it is natural for them to move in and out of periods of positive ageing. But those who age positively live longer and healthier lives

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and enjoy a better quality of life.

Maintaining a positive attitude The way you feel about yourself and the ageing process can affect how you view life and the extent to which you are involved in activities and the opportunities life offers.

If you can make choices and have control over important aspects of your life, and take part in and enjoy activities, you are more likely to feel good about yourself.

Staying connected Social interaction and relationships with others are associated with positive ageing and feeling optimistic about life.

Maintaining social networks through membership of clubs, engaging in voluntary work and keeping in touch with family encourages interaction with others, prevents isolation and promotes good mental and physical health.

Maintaining a positive attitude, especially in COVID times, is good advice whatever our age.

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Welcome to the Christmas Edition of In Stitches…

n this article, I will be suggesting some Christmas shopping ideas and I have a fab giveaway that you cannot miss!

2020 has been an incredible year and some of you may be glad that it is coming to a close. It’s been brilliant to see that sewing has been picked up by so many people during the lockdown - I have noticed machines are sold out everywhere!

Companies have reported a big boom in crafts of all sorts and its hardly surprising. I am sure you’re reading this thinking about all of the new crafts you may have taken up, cooking, gardening and baking (if you were able to buy flour) being most popular. I, for one, have found myself dabbling in some of those. I know I was planning to teach Wedding and prom apparel for the coming summer, and boy was it warm this year? I ended up sewing scrubs with a group of 800 others, many who were in furlough and of varying vocations, coming together to help the NHS. Over 1,000 sets were made, 1000’s of bags and hairbands and when I handed the reigns over, masks - I salute you! We pulled off a fantastic result for Stockport!

If you’re looking for a sewing machine to treat yourself or a loved one to over the Christmas and winter period, you might want to consider some brands we don’t usually consider. My favourites for the overlocker is the Jaguar 2015D which has been updated to the 099D model, but the earlier version is much superior. I can finally say, I own a Jag - even if it is only a sewing machine.

As for sewing machines, the brand Necchi have brought out some amazing machines for the beginner, right to the more advanced sewer. The machines are lightweight, strong and powerful,

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and come in a range of colours - I sound like I’m doing a sales pitch, but rest assured, these reviews are independent, and you can catch them on my fast growing Youtube channel. However, don’t forget that with the reduced availability, there are some excellent vintage machine available in the marketplaces online, and I teach you how to repair machines too!

As for gadgets and gizmos, you really do want to treat yourself to good threads and I always recognise Gutermann as a good brand. Students in my classroom have always seen the huge difference between a cheap thread and these good threads a countless number of times.

Gutermann have released 100% recycled threads in all different colours, which I am a big fan of. It makes me feel so much better about my sewing.

In fact, I want to encourage good sewing practices so much so, that I am offering one lucky reader the chance to win some recycled threads this coming holiday!

To enter: What are Gutterman’s new recycled threads are made from?

Send your answers to our lovely Editor, Simon, who will randomly select the winner and you must enter before 30th November to win (Find Simon’s information at the front of this magazine).

Don’t forget to join me on my YouTube channel and socials over advent @Abis Den. We are giving away an advent gift every day! Some of my favourite brands have joined in and we have some fabulous gifts to send out. Let’s bring 2020 to a nice close and welcome 2021 with hopes for better days where we can all safely meet again.

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h, the excitement and anticipation of trying for a baby. Maybe you’ve moved into your first family home.

You’re ready. You’re already planning the nursery, the pram.

Sadly, it’s not always that easy and trying to conceive can become stressful, overwhelming and all-encompassing.

Sustained failure to conceive can contribute to depression and relationship problems.

Get Ready When you decide it’s time to try for a baby, there are things you should do to maximise the chance of conception and also to pave the way for a healthy pregnancy: n Achieve a healthy BMI. n Stop smoking. n Eat a healthy diet. n Aim to keep blood sugars balanced. n Try to avoid stress. n Try to get quality sleep. n Cut down on caffeine. n Avoid alcohol.

Give Yourself a Chance Reflexology can promote deep relaxation and feelings of wellbeing - reducing stress is crucial to good health. The treatment involves massage to the reflexology points linking to the reproductive system.

Regular Reproflexology treatment can help couples who are actively trying to conceive, not just those who are struggling. Reproflexology is natural, non-invasive, safe – and seems to work for many.

Reproflexology by Numbers The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists undertook a data collection study of 180 clients,

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who were receiving reproductive reflexology whilst trying to conceive. Results were as follows: n 100 natural conceptions n 22 conceptions with IVF/ICSI n Age range 24-46 n Average number of treatments, 11.32 n 68% conceived while receiving treatments n Pregnancy with IVF/ICSI 52% What Happens?

Before your treatment starts, we’ll talk about your medical and gynaecological history and any previous pregnancy experiences.

I’ll ask about your lifestyle, diet, sleep patterns, energy and fitness levels. When you’re happy that fertility reflexology is right for you, we’ll plan your course of reflexology treatments.

Bramhall Osteopathic Practice, Tuesdays 9-6pm Ideally, it’s best to have two treatments before ovulation, with weekly treatments thereafter.

Regular treatments throughout the menstrual cycle are recommended to promote the ideal conditions to support and develop a healthy egg through to ovulation, aid implantation, and help support a pregnancy.

Whatever your reasons for trying reproflexology, I’m with you every step of the way.

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Best wishes

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LIT UP BRAMHALL

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t’s been a year since we last called in to see Jill & Steve from LIT. Then they were just opening their first store on Stanley Green.

SK popped in to see their wonderful new showroom in the heart of Bramhall.

“We knew we needed somewhere bigger and brighter to display more of what we do, and we really want to be seen!”

“As we live in Bramhall, we knew the premises and thought it would be perfect…and we were

right. The wonderful support and comments we have from people just calling in to say hello, how we have brightened up Bramhall and even one resident shouted his support through the letterbox! It’s been very overwhelming, in a good way” “The people of Bramhall and the surrounding area really know the importance of shopping local and supporting the smaller businesses. We had been made to feel totally at home in the village and that’s a wonderful feeling”

FUZZY GOOSE GET IN THE PINK FOR PREVENT BREAST CANCER

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headle Hulme-based fashion boutique and showroom, Fuzzy Goose enlisted the help of four fabulous local models to highlight the start of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The gorgeous models dressed in every shade of pink imaginable to showcase their ensembles and posed with pink balloons in front of a glittering, pink, sequinned wall for Prevent Breast Cancer’s Pink Pix Campaign at The Alderley Edge Hotel.

Prevent Breast Cancer aim to ‘turn Instagram Pink’ with their #PinkPix campaign and Fuzzy Goose certainly got the (pink) ball rolling.

The charity needs lots of eye-catching pink pictures to grab followers’ attention, stop them scrolling past and make them look, learn and thus raise awareness of breast cancer signs and symptoms. Awareness is KEY – early stage breast cancer is highly treatable.

There was a Fuzzy Goose fundraising fashion show planned for March this year - a sell-out as

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usual - but sadly this fell victim to the lockdown, as have many charity events and fundraising initiatives. In the light of this, and to try and raise much needed funds and awareness so the girls put on Cheshire’s first ever Virtual Fashion Show for ladies to watch at leisure in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Jo Hoddes, co-owner of Fuzzy Goose, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to the models who donated their time to raise awareness for Prevent Breast Cancer’s Pink Pix Campaign. The charity helps to provide life-changing support for those living with the disease and help fund vital breast cancer research. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. One in eight women in the UK will face it in their lifetime”.

For more information on PBC’s #PinkPix campaign: https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/ get-involved/fundraising/pinkpix/

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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

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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

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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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ow will you use technology to keep fit and healthy this winter? With the nights drawing in and heat waves being replaced with wind and rain we may just feel like hibernating. But maybe now is the time to get to grips with online technology and use it to serve you, whether that’s searching for healthy winter recipes, downloading a fitness tracker or trying out your first online Pilates class!

Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout…

By emphasizing breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and concentration on smooth, flowing movement, you become in tune with your body.

In Pilates the quality of movement is more important than the quantity of repetitions.

Correct breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.

When the muscles are stretched, circulation improves. This, combined with the deep breathing associated with Pilates exercise, brings more oxygen to our muscles, creating healthier cells throughout our bodies.

Stress and anxiety can weaken the immune.

Pilates is great for calming our nervous systems and relieving stress because you are solely focusing on your body. Pilates also helps to increase energy levels and aid sleep, to allow

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you to function better with the demands of your day-to-day life. By eliminating the stress and anxiety, Pilates is working to keep you healthy and calm off the mat.

Another way that the system is boosted through Pilates is that when we do Pilates exercises our brains produce more chemicals that are vital to our well being, such as serotonin and endorphins. This not only adds to our feeling of wellbeing, but it actually boosts the immune system, by ensuring that our brains are functioning properly, releasing the right amounts of chemicals that it is supposed to release.

So, when you finish an online Pilates class, you can be confident knowing that you not only made your muscles stronger, and balanced your mind and your body, but you’ve also boosted your immune system, which will help to keep you healthy as well!

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his patient came into the practice for a free consultation with our smile advisor Jane. Through years of dental neglect, the teeth had crumbled and loosened. They were discoloured, chipped, decayed, positioned poorly and the patient was upset about the look of them when he smiled. Another big concern for him was the inability to chew and ultimately eat food without experiencing a lot of pain. His jaw was also overclosing because of a lack of teeth and as a result, his biting position had unfavourably changed over the years.

In a full comprehensive assessment with Dr Karim, a series of clinical photographs were taken. A CT scan was also taken using our cutting edge in house CT Scanner. It was decided that the few teeth that were remaining were too far gone to treat. A diagnosis of dental neglect and gum disease was made which ultimately led to the loss of other teeth too. The patient also admitted that his dental hygiene was not as diligent as it could have been and he was a heavy smoker previously.

The patient was confronted with 2 options to help him to achieve his dental goals. The first was the removal of all of his upper and lower remaining teeth, followed by the provision of a full coverage denture. This would allow him to improve his bite and the appearance of his teeth but the trade off was having something removable in his mouth, which could potentially move around and also alter his taste sensation.

The second option was dental implants and the provision of a fixed upper and lower bridge.

This treatment is as close as he would get to having his real teeth. He opted for the implant supported bridge.

The first phase lasted 3 months and comprised of the patient improving his dental hygiene and proving that he could look after his remaining teeth. Plaque scores were taken during his multiple visits with the hygienist and gum depth charts were recorded at each session. This helped us to confirm that the patient was willing to keep his part of the deal and gave us confidence that if we used dental implants; the patient had the knowledge and ability to look after them.

The second part of the treatment was the same day smile. After all the preparation had been completed between Dr Karim and the lab technician, the big day had finally arrived.

On this visit, the patient had all of his upper teeth removed. The implants were carefully placed and the lab technician and Dr Karim fitted an implant supported fixed bridge. Within a day, his smile had completely changed. After 6 months, a second bridge allowing us to make minor modifications replaced this initial temporary bridge.

The patient was over the moon at the result. He can now chew the food that he’s missed and can also smile again without having to cover his teeth. His treatment has had a huge emotional benefit for him and he feels and looks 20 years younger. He feels that he has had a new lease of life. The patient will be doing the same treatment on his lower teeth later this year.

If you would like to know about which options may be available to you please give us a call or if you would like to explore more treatments similar to this, please call Jane on 0161-486-0743 to book in for a free non-obligation consultation quoting SK MAGAZINES.

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