SK Bramhall & Woodford September/October 2020

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Issue 64 September / October 2020

Bramhall & Woodford THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE

IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Children’s Activities - P21 Under the Hammer - P28 In Stitches - P32 Wellbeing - Pilates - P40

Local History Events Community News Local Businesses Features

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford Welcome to the September / October issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. Normally this issue would be my “Back to School” issue. Although things are slowly getting back to some sort of normal for most of us, I wasn’t too sure if it was safe to have it written all over the front cover! Hopefully I was being too cautious, and plans are well and truly in motion for the children’s safe return (and teachers!)

This month Food & Drink page 14

September Recipe T

AKURI (SORT OF)

his is based on a brunch I had at Dishoom which was delicious. It is very simple and quick to make.

We’ve been going on a lot of morning walks – since it all happened – so I tend to chop all the veg/herbs up before we go and then it’s just a simple thing to shove together for a fabulous brunch when we get back.

Toast the sourdough.

In a saucepan melt the butter over a medium heat then add the spring onions and chilli fry for a couple of minutes then add the coriander.

Break the eggs into the pan and stir to scramble them. Add the curry powder and keep stirring until the eggs are cooked to your liking. I like mine quite firm.

Split the eggs between the two slices of sourdough and top with the bacon.

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve up.

Serves 2

I’ve been asking some local businesses to let me know what they have been up to during the lockdown.

This month rainbow88’s Linda Lam has sent in a letter (well email really) highlighting the great work undertaken by her team and the local businesses and people donating money, products and time. Linda has raised over £300,000 for local charities over the years; a truly unbelievable lady.

The full story is on page 36. Also remember rainbow88 is back open for dining or takeaways with all track & trace rules being adhered too.

4 streaky bacon rashers (optional) Small knob of butter 3 spring onions sliced 1 small red (or green chilli) chopped

Try it it’s tasty!

Handful of coriander chopped Teaspoon of mild curry powder 4 eggs 2 slices of sourdough bread.

If you are having the bacon fry it until it’s really crispy and then put them on kitchen paper to crisp up further.

Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6,8,10 & 18 Interior Design - Page 12

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. I did just want to highlight Bramhall & Woodford Rotary clubs Pirate week.

See page 5 for all the details.

Have a cuppa and enjoy the read.

All the best

Simon Simon Hemsley SK Magazines T: 07952 005518 E: simon@skmagazines.co.uk W: www.skmagazines.co.uk

Food & Drink - Page 14 Lifestyle Tips - Page 16 Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 22 Legal Matters - Page 24 Garden Talk - Page 26 Under the Hammer - Page 28 Community Care - Page 30 In Stitches – Page 32 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.

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.

An important message to all our loyal customers.

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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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MAKING ROOM FOR THE PERFECT HOME T he government have instructed us to work from home wherever possible resulting in approx. 60% of UK’s adult population currently managing this. Many have found themselves crammed in, school work, careers and dinner competing for space.

Bedrooms morphing into the office and the laundry room and it’s driving some crazy.

If you have the budget and energy to up sticks and move to a bigger or better laid out house, great. Alternatively there are clever ways to create what you need quite economically. Reclaim areas and spruce up your tired, overused space.I’m working on a project currently where the house felt full to bursting and dinner (tea?

How Northern are we here?) was eaten in relay at a cafe style shelf in the kitchen or on your lap. The dining table was full of school work plus a laptop, another laptop for one adult with piles of papers, ironing piles, unloved shelves of ‘stuff’ and a corner that the dog enjoyed. The kitchen looked comparatively small next door and another adult was hiding behind a third laptop in the lounge.

They were daunted at the thought of finding builders and tradesmen. Measuring up and a chat about what they needed created ideas to merge these two rooms. Just knocking down the wall wouldn’t fix everything. Look at the space, make a list of what is necessary, think about how you would use the kitchen diner, where the light comes in, where will the radiators go, will you need new flooring, lighting, a new kitchen?

By using your budget wisely it can be done cost effectively. I’m bricking up a back door (less light but more useable), opening a wall (more light from a better direction), an extra wall in

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the kitchen is available as the cafe style shelf table is redundant (more units and much needed worktop), only a few sq metres of wood flooring requires replacing, a new kitchen with a dishwasher (bonus) are costed but aren’t breaking the bank. By using few top cupboards with shelves for the rest breaks it up and helps keep it open whilst saving pounds.

We can reuse many appliances, choose plainer more modern cabinets and get cool handles off the internet.

Alcoves in the dining room will house cupboards to hide the day’s work, the ironing and it’s now an easy transition from the kitchen to set the table up for everyone to eat together.

Even the dog got a hideaway with a simple built in cupboard above his majesty’s bed.

We can often work with the footprint of what we have to create the perfect home to live in.

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his is based on a brunch I had at Dishoom which was delicious. It is very simple and quick to make.

We’ve been going on a lot of morning walks – since it all happened – so I tend to chop all the veg/herbs up before we go and then it’s just a simple thing to shove together for a fabulous brunch when we get back.

Serves 2 4 streaky bacon rashers (optional) Small knob of butter 3 spring onions sliced 1 small red (or green chilli) chopped Handful of coriander chopped Teaspoon of mild curry powder 4 eggs 2 slices of sourdough bread.

If you are having the bacon fry it until it’s really crispy and then put them on kitchen paper to crisp up further.

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Toast the sourdough.

In a saucepan melt the butter over a medium heat then add the spring onions and chilli fry for a couple of minutes then add the coriander.

Break the eggs into the pan and stir to scramble them. Add the curry powder and keep stirring until the eggs are cooked to your liking. I like mine quite firm.

Split the eggs between the two slices of sourdough and top with the bacon.

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve up.

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No One Is Overweight Or Obese Because They Can’t Count…

ockdown, amongst other things, has left many people sporting what is being lovingly referred to as a ‘Lockdown Bod’ (a few extra pounds about their person) and this has not gone unnoticed by the government, who have brought obesity right back into the spotlight.

So far their actions have been somewhat toothless, and I can’t say I am surprised! But fear not, I am here to help.

Firstly, I want to say to the people out there (mainly personal trainers) who strip all weight loss matters back to the simple ‘energy in / energy out equation’, and who consistently suggest that overweight people need simply to “count calories, eat less and move more”.........

STOP IT!!

Whilst no one is denying the simple maths here, underpinned by the first law of thermodynamics (of course, any increase in mass of the human body (fat or muscle) must come from a surplus of energy eaten and absorbed at one point in time), the advice itself is erroneous and unhelpful.

If the advice worked, we wouldn’t have a situation whereby 70-75% of the developed world are overweight or obese.

I can only think that such advice, often spoken as though it is some kind of great breakthrough in weight loss science, must be given on the assumption that people don’t already know it.

But this quite simply is not the case. People are not overweight or obese because they can’t count, and people are certainly not overweight or obese because they are stupid.

People are overweight or obese because of a host of complex emotional, psychological and physiological reasons, reasons which make it incredibly hard to “eat less and move more” no matter how much someone wants to.

The correct approach to weight loss is not to get the calorie counter app out and condemn people to a miserable life of scanning barcodes, denying themselves the foods they want based on arbitrary estimates of the calories

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their bodies will absorb from what they eat (calorie absorption is a whole new topic, for another day... ). It is to look at the individual circumstances of the person and to understand WHY they aren’t adhering to simple and basic acts of self care which are likely to include eating good, nutritious food in reasonable amounts, keeping active and sleeping well, among other things.

The question asked should be; “what do you think is stopping you doing what you already know you need to do to get healthier?”

Now, if people stay quiet and listen to what information is offered in response to a question like the above, it will become clear that it is not simple at all, and that not everyone can be tarred with the ‘lazy and greedy’ brush, pretty much no one at all in fact.

Often weight gain, particularly extreme weight gain is linked to trauma, stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues. There can also be complex issues associated with parents or siblings and their attitudes to food, health and dieting, and sometimes all of the above.

Over the years as a nutrition consultant and fitness trainer firstly and subsequently as a life coach and hypnotherapist, I have seen it all, and thankfully, have always been able to help.

Never judge a book by its cover, it’s a fatal mistake, you just never know what is behind someone’s weight gain.

A more enlightened approach to weight loss is needed right now, one that begins with seeing, hearing and understanding people more clearly and the results will take care of themselves.

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BRAMHALL & WOODFORD ROTARY CLUB PIRATE WEEK 13TH - 19TH SEPTEMBER

Bramhall And Woodford Rotary Club will be launching a new event this September.

We have missed organising our Duck Race and annual Scarecrow Festival for you this year. As a result our Treasure Chest is almost empty because, during the current crisis, we have helped provide PPE to Calcutta (Kolkata) and supported our sister club in Uganda which is not only battling Covid 19 but also severe flooding.

More locally we have given funds to St Ann’s Hospice and to buy material to make emergency gowns and scrubs for our local hospitals. We have also been involved with the Helping Hands initiative local to Bramhall.

Billy Bow, our Roving Rotary Scarecrow, is still self isolating but has introduced us to his cousins in the Pirate Community. The pirate ship, the Margaret Ann, will be out and about sailing the streets of Bramhall collecting booty to replenish our coffers to help local, national and international causes. We will set sail on Sunday 13th from about 4pm and culminate on

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Saturday 19th in the Village centre when it is “Talk like a Pirate Day”. (Yes, really. Check it out on Google!) Look on our Facebook page (Bramhall and Woodford Rotary) for each day’s route.

Can you lob a Doubloon into the Crow’s Nest?

Will the villainous Captain CHill make someone Walk The Plank?

Come and support us supporting the local communities in need. Please give any Pieces of Eight that you can spare.

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Aqua Babies

Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bumps and Bashes First Aid classes:

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

Drama (5-7’s)

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

Enjoy A Ball

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

Fun in French

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

Jabberjacks

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

Jo Jingles

Jo Jingles classes are carefully structured.

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

Little Fishes Toddler Group

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

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group

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

SK7 1PB. Toys, refreshments and song time.

Suggested donation of £1.50 per family.

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

Little Superstars Sports Club

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

The Mill Youth Centre

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

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Mar-val Drama

Rhythm & Rhyme

Michael’s Munchkins Baby and Toddler Group

Rhythm Time

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

Call Valerie on 1061 486 1631.

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

Mini Movers

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

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

Call Melanie on 0161 860 0911.

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

Seedlings

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

Tiny Talk Baby Singing

0161 474 4471

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

Mucky Pups Arts & Crafts

Tiny Thinkers

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

Parent & Toddlers

Scout Hut, Fir Road, Bramhall.

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

Praise & Play

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

Pre-School Ballet

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

Pre-School Swimming

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

Hazel Grove Baths, Jackson Lane, Hazel Grove.

Call 0161 439 5221.

Pre-School Tap Dancing

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

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

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

Tumble Tots, Gym Babes & Gym Bobs

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

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

YSBD Performing Arts Classes

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

Pyjama Drama

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

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Legal Matters

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POWERS OF ATTORNEY – WHAT CAN GO WRONG?

here are four million registered Lasting Powers of Attorney at the Office of the Public Guardian. Scare stories abound as to what can go wrong, but only 0.07% of Attorneys get investigated. For the majority of people, they provide an excellent tool in the management of finances and personal wellbeing in later life or through ill health.

It is a misconception that executors under a Will carry out these functions. Your Will only comes into effect when you have passed away and your executors have no authority in your lifetime.

Wills and Powers of Attorney are separate regimes. A Financial Power of Attorney enables Attorneys to help you manage your finances and pay your bills and this authority runs concurrent with your own authority, which is not reduced by the signing of such a power. Attorneys must involve you in all their actions and only undertake transactions that are for your benefit.

Health and Welfare Powers of Attorney, which cater for your wellbeing, medical treatments and choice of accommodation, can only be operated when you no longer have the understanding to make these decisions.

Your Attorneys are answerable to you, to each other, to the beneficiaries under your Will, to the local authority and to the Court of Protection.

They do not have permission just to do as they please. So who makes the complaint to the Court in these 0.07% of cases? It might be your doctor, your bank, the local authority, your relatives, other Attorneys or solicitors. Once the Court

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has been notified of possible impropriety it will investigate. It has strong powers and can order Attorneys to refund monies, write them out of Wills or even bankrupt them, where it is satisfied that the Attorney is behaving badly or proposes to behave in a way that contravenes his or her authority or fails to act in your best interests.

Arguments by children such as “ it doesn’t really matter as the money will soon be mine”, “I deserve the money for the sacrifice I have made” or “ if they had had capacity they would have wanted me to have it” do not work. Attorneys can apply to the Court for permission to be paid for services, may be because they have given up work completely, or on a second marriage, where hostile stepchildren are watching their inheritance being dissipated, for authority to rely on a pension for financial support.

You should not be fearful that Powers of Attorney are a licence for your Attorneys to do as they please. There are restrictions available to curtail their activities and the vast majority operate successfully.

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s summer turns into autumn, colour from flowers can continue well into September.

Shrubs in flower include Fuschias, that are such good value with a long flowering period.

Fuschia magellanica is one of the hardiest types with pink or white flowers. They will grow in sun or slight shade and provide an arching shrub about 1m in diameter. Abelia Grandiflora is an underrated shrub with lots of small white flowers with a lovely scent.

It will grow on any soils except light sandy soils.

Trim in early spring.

More scent is provided

by Clerodendrum bungei a tall suckering shrub with large head of highly scented pink flowers. Pop it in at the back of a border and watch it come up around other shrubs. Hibiscus syriacus is a late flowering shrub, also known as the Tree Hollyhock.

They will grow to up to 2.5m and have large pink, white or rich blue flowers in early autumn. They take time to settle in and grow but are spectacular in September, covered in large flowers.

There are many perennials that provide lots of autumn colour. The colours tend to be shades of rich pink and lilac. Asters are good partners for Sedums and bees love them both. Asters can be small such as Aster Jenny. This lovely little perennial grows to about 30cm tall and flowers for a long period. Then you can have taller

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Aster x frikartii which will grow to about 60cm.

Pair them with Sedum spectabile Brilliant or September Glow which grow to 50cm and form large plants. Very easy to split in spring. Another good autumn flowering plant for late summer are the Penstemons.

The easiest and hardiest Penstemon is Garnet with 3cm rich deep pink trumpet flowers. However larger flowered varieties are available in white, red, mauve and rich plum.

Start planting Daffodils, Crocuses and other early spring flowering bulbs in September.

Tulips need to wait until October or November. Start dividing perennials in autumn. Keep on picking runner beans and wait patiently for tomatoes to ripen. I have had courgette plants continuing to fruit well into October although the courgettes do get smaller and smaller!

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Time to sell that vintage watch? Demand for classic timepieces stuns at auction.

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f time in lockdown has uncovered a vintage watch gathering dust you could have reason to smile - it just might earn you hundreds or even thousands of pounds.

Watches have been big news in the auction world in recent years but their allure never diminishes. In fact, it grows ever stronger with the passage of time.

We were reminded of that with a bang worthy of Big Ben when our online-only Silver, Jewellery and Watches Auction raced to success. Despite lockdown, despite worldwide recession fears, bidders were out in force.

And the glittering stars of the show were vintage watches from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and even 2005. They dominated our best sellers’ list on the day, occupying five places in the auction Top 10 prices achieved, including the number one and two spots.

Lot 175 sold for £12,500

At number one was lot 175, a rare, circa 2005, gents self-winding 18ct gold Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow watch which reached £12,500.

Its guide price was £5,000-£8,000.

In the number two spot was lot 178, a circa 1992 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT - Master II stainless steel and yellow metal man’s bracelet watch which made £5,600 from a guide price of £4,000.

Then there was lot 189, a ladies’ 18ct gold Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Superlative Chronometer watch which sailed to £3,000 and was snapped up an international buyer.

Its estimate was £1,500-£2,000.

Lot 178 sold for £5,600

Lot 189 sold for £3000

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Another hit was lot 184, a gentleman’s bi-metal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch which made £2,800, comfortably above its £1,500-£2,000 estimate.

And never imagine a family heirloom Lot 184 sold from decades ago is worthless. for £2,800 Lot 164, a 1960s gentleman’s International Watch Company Schaffhausen Ingenieur automatic watch, with leather strap and some inevitable wear and tear, sold for £2,600.

As well as being sought-after collectors’ items, when the pound Lot 164 sold for £2,600 plunged against the dollar and Euro after the Brexit vote, UK auctions became attractive hunting grounds for international buyers thanks to favourable exchange rates. Some international buyers were immediately paying around 20% less when buying from the UK and little has changed since.

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CLEAR ADVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

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e have all come to realise that we will be living alongside the COVID-19 virus for some-time. We have also come to realise that living safely alongside COVID-19 means quickly adapting to the changes from government, scientific and medical advisors; as they respond to data and evidence. We now find ourselves regularly being given new rules and guidelines and are often asked to adopt them very quickly.

This can lead to confusion and uncertainty, especially for older people in our society, who are considered high risk.

It is very important that the messages are clear and concise, can be easily understood and cut through ‘the jargon’.

Whilst the Government and NHS websites have general information, I always find that Age UK is a good source of reference specifically designed with older people in mind. They explain the terminology that’s being used, clearly and what it means in reality to our day to day lives.

For example; ‘Social Distancing’ - limiting our contact with people outside of our household and taking precautions to stay safe when going out and adhering to the 2m and 1m distance rules. Everyone should be following these guidelines. However, if you are over 70 or have existing health conditions you may want to take extra precautions, such as only meeting up with people in outside spaces or visiting places at times where they are likely to be less busy.

‘Shielding’ - from the 1st August 2020 shielding ended. However, for those considered clinically

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extremely vulnerable and previously advised to shield the message is to follow strict social distancing guidelines. This also applies if you are over 70 or living with a long-term health condition as you are at increased risk from coronavirus. It is accepted that going outside more often will bring with it some risk but for many people the benefits to their mental and physical well-being will outweigh this.

Deciding what you are comfortable with is a personal choice and you shouldn’t feel pressured into doing anything more than you want to. If you do want to take extra precautions, there are some things you can do, these include; Meet up with people outdoors, as the risk of transmission is lower outside than inside.

If you do meet up with people outside of your household in an indoor space, it is best to do so in larger, well-ventilated places. If you go to other people’s houses or have people to yours, open windows to let air in.

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hristmas will be upon us very soon and you’re probably thinking about buy a sewing machine. The lockdown has given people an opportunity to reignite their passion for fashion and sewing is back, and cool again. Sewing machines are available and all the manufacturers are bringing out their brightest and their best, but what do you need to look for when you go shopping for your new machine? Here are my tips on what to look for and my top 6 sewing machines 1 - Think about what you want to sew and how often you might sew. Are you planning to make curtains, or baby clothes? I am a dressmaker, but I also like to fill my house with homemades, curtains, cushions and do the odd repairs.

I need to be sure the machine I have can handle both heavy weight sewing all the way down to fine chiffon and silks, but making stretch t shirts for my boys means the machine needs to offer a stretch option too.

Take a selection of fabrics to the sewing machine shop and ask them to allow you to sew these fabrics. They should and quite often they will.

2 -Now I know what I want, I know how much to budget. Do I wait and save up for the one I really want to meet my needs, or do I go ahead and purchase one that will do the job? The problem with that is, you grow out of your sewing machine very quickly. I have a lot of sewers who have wished they were recommended the next size up.

This isn’t giving you permission to go crazy, you don’t want to be that person with all the gear but no idea.

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3 - Do you need to move your machine around? If you have a dedicated workspace that’s great, but if your machine needs to be taken off the dining table nightly (although tea in front of the telly could be a fun treat!), then you need to consider the weight. Will you take yours to sewing classes?

4- After sales support - warranty and reputation.

I will recommend one over another only because I need to know the manufacturer will help me if I ask. I have had bad experiences with some and others can’t seem to do enough. Do your research and ask around.

My favourite £100 mark machines, are Brother LS14/17, Singer Serenade (Lidl) and the Necchi NM200 (Aldi).

These machine have proven to be a great budget machine that handles fabric extremely well, give you a good range of stitches and accessories. I have unboxed and demonstrated these machines in the latest you tube videos.

For, consider Brother F420, Necchi K102AD and Juki HZL H80 , these have a similar number of stitches and speed control, each coping well with fabric and a good overall result.

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Health & Beauty

Let’s talk about the pelvic floor muscles.

We all have them, yes, men too!

They are an amazing team and often taken for granted – until something goes wrong.

Where are they? This group of muscles attach to the pubic bone at the front and sling under to the tailbone at the back. There are 2 layers, superficial and deep.

They form a hammock like structure and are the ‘floor’ of our trunk.

What do they do? They are responsible for supporting the contents of our pelvis, including the bladder, lower bowel and, in women, the vagina. They keep us continent and can relax to allow us to open our bowels or pass urine at the appropriate time. They help to turn the baby’s head during childbirth. They also have a role in sexual function.

What can go wrong? Pregnancy and childbirth, years of straining on the toilet, years of heavy lifting, surgery e.g. hysterectomy, prolapse repair and prostatectomy. Without the correct rehabilitation, the pelvic floor muscles can become weak and dysfunctional. In some cases, the muscles may not be efficient because they are too tense; this can also lead to bladder and bowel problems but more commonly, to pain. Pain during or after sex should not be ignored as there are many causes. So do seek medical help.

Pregnancy and childbirth put the pelvic floor muscles through their paces. Doing pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy is like training for a marathon! And the rehab after delivery is essential to avoid future leaking. TV adverts for ‘pretty’ continence wear almost normalise this condition, but whilst leaking is common, it is not normal.

Women approaching their menopause (average age 45-55), will notice loss of muscle bulk, especially noticeable in their legs. Though less

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visible, the pelvic floor group are also affected by this change. Doing appropriate exercise such as Yoga or Pilates to encourage bone strength, flexibility and balance, will complement pelvic floor specific exercises too.

Men suffering with prostate cancer may undergo surgery to remove the prostate gland. This is positioned at the base of the bladder (in men only) and whilst the surgery is essential, one after effect can be urinary incontinence. Most men recover within 3 months but evidence shows that exercising the pelvic floor muscles will speed up or even prevent leakage issues. Pelvic floor exercises can also aid erectile dysfunction and improve sensation during intimacy for both men and women.

Pelvic health physiotherapists can treat all of these issues and more. They have undergone extra training to enable them to offer internal examinations of the pelvic floor muscles.

They always take an holistic approach, and goal plan with their client. They spend time explaining and reassuring as well as guiding, advising and prescribing the correct pelvic floor exercise for the individual.

In that confidential setting, clients find that they can discuss problems without shame and often say things they have been too embarrassed about to say to anyone before.

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Community News

RAINBOW88 A letter from Linda, On the last Friday of March rainbow88 I had to close our restaurant due to the safety of our team and as not to pass on anything, we also decided to close for takeaways too even knowing we would have made good business.

I was rather down as we had to cancel 6 charity events and the first thing that came to my mind was how am I going to help the community with my doors closed?

Anyway, I slept on it and decided that rainbow88’s kitchen is closed but my small kitchen at home in Bramhall isn’t so decided to cook for the vulnerable, selfisolating, NHS staff and Key Workers, those suffering from mental illness or lost loved ones and literally anyone who has gone that extra mile for others!

I approached Lou Murphy from Helping Hands Bramhall and we got local businesses and residents involved to donate ingredients, bakers on board to bake treats to go out together with my meals and voluntary drivers to deliver! Beards Butchers, CO OP Bramhall, Go Local Hursthead, Go Local Orrishmere, Waterhouses, Hollingworth Design Ltd were some of the extremely kind and generous donators!

Facebook sites also played a big part in getting the donations in, thank you!

Members of the public were asked to nominate anyone they knew by private messaging me names, addresses and why and we made sure they received a treat! There have been tears, emotions and smiles from many who received our treats!

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home after 8 weeks and she helped! We then re-opened for takeaways we still continued to treat the vulnerable till this day! I am in touch with most local churches!

There were many who had heard about my rice and wanted to buy so I dedicated Weds to cook Fancy Fried Rice and Salt n Pepper Chicken Balls for £5pp with treats from the bakers and all the money to St Ann’s Hospice and Chelwood Foodbank.

To date I’ve treated 2616 deserving people to Fancy Fried Rice (Spicy Chicken, Onion and Egg Fried Rice) and treats from our bakers including over 250 for the charities!

I am also on the board of the steering group for the new Christie Hospital in Macclesfield where I myself had chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer and have recently raised up to £3000 for them over my June birthday and will be asking for donations for rainbow88’s 21st anniversary in October!

But if you would like to donate now please check out my Facebook (rainbow88) or Just Giving page (Linda Lam) This pandemic has brought out the best in people and I have been absolutely overwhelmed by how the community came together as one!

We were delighted to receive an award from the High Sheriff of Manchester, Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club, Devonshire Unit, Stepping Hill NHS and Cheadle Hulme and Bramhall Flower Group.

Well done Stockport and stay safe Linda, Steve and team rainbow

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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.

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Exercise is more than ever an important lifestyle factor to consider for supporting immune function and our emotional and mental health.

Currently Pilates teachers in the UK are still facing lockdown restrictions for teaching group classes indoors due to social distancing measures.

So rather than miss out why not join an online Pilates class?

How do I Participate in an Online Pilates Classes?

Taking part couldn’t be easier all you need is a laptop, tablet or Smartphone (or a plug-in webcam). The sessions are taught primarily verbally, but the teacher will be closely watching you whilst you exercise.

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 small equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

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

Attending regular online Pilates classes will give a structure to your day and something to look forward to.

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