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Issue 63 April / May 2021 IN THIS ISSUE

Events - P5

Financial Matters - P8

Under the Hammer - P12

Food & Drink - P14

Children’s Activities - P17

In Stitches - P22

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Welcome to the April / May issue of SK Cheadle Hulme & Cheadle. As the months pass in lockdown, I’ve been struggling to write my normal positive message, so I thought this month I’d leave it to local resident Margaret Clark, who sent in this lovely poem.

Waiting Have you ever been in a ‘waiting room’?

Hard floor - painted walls and a seat.

Anxiety hangs like bated breath.

No one, but no one speaks Ever been in a ‘waiting room’?

The magazines obsolete, And the notices hang - so thick with dust.

Are they really so up to date?

Ever been in a ‘waiting room’?

Your throat is dry, And your heart palpates And even if it wasn’t before, Your blood pressure is up to a peak.

Ever been in a ‘waiting room’?

It’s worse than what’s to come.

You’ve nothing to do and nothing to say And the air is beginning to hum.

Ever been in a ‘waiting room’?

When our name is called at last.

With a sense of relief, you leave your seat.

Your turn has come - at last.

Whatever the coming months have in store, please continue to support your local community, your local businesses & above all stay safe & stay positive.

This month Financial Matters Page 8

BUDGET 2021 – The wait for the bill is over

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e have all been waiting. Waiting for our turn in the vaccine queue, waiting to hug relatives and friends, waiting to go out, waiting to go to the pub, waiting to have a hip operation, waiting to book a holiday with confidence, and waiting for Rishi Sunak to tell us how on earth the economy can recover from the damage wreaked by Covid-19.

At least the wait is over with that one. The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the 2021 Budget yesterday bringing into sharp focus the continuing cost of the cursed coronavirus.

Cover to cover the 2021 Budget runs to 107 pages and catalogues the damage inflicted by coronavirus and the extraordinary measures required to combat it. Stating that the government’s coronavirus spending is £407bn and rising, no chancellor in peacetime has ever needed to, nor continued to, borrow so much.

Since March 2020 there have been various schemes, many of which came with catchy names, and many with acronyms. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) for small businesses; the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS), which introduced the word furlough into common usage, and Eat Out To Help Out which encouraged us back into pubs and restaurants last summer. Surely joining their ranks will be ‘super-deduction’ which might be the first time a capital allowance strategy enters common parlance. Basically ‘super-deduction’ is an incentive for growth, encouraging businesses to buy plant and equipment. For two years starting from 1 April 2021, a business buying equipment, will be able to claim tax relief of 25p for every £1 spent. In the tax return the price of the equipment, eg a £1,000 laptop is multiplied by 1.30 and then tax relief of 19% is applied to the total, resulting in 25% relief.

Perhaps the ‘super-deduction’ allowance is a method of getting us used to a figure of 25% because from 1 April 2023 the main corporation

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Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5 & 6 Financial Matters – Page 8 Community Care - Page 10 Under the Hammer – Page 12 Food & Drink – Page 14 Children’s Activities - Pages 17 & 20 In Stitches – Page 22

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tax rate will increase from 19% to 25%.

The ‘main’ corporation tax rate applies to company profits over £250k, but the rate of 19% will still be in force for companies’ profits up to £50k, but between £50k and £250k profits will be on a sliding scale between 19% and 25%.

This is a steep tax rise and a complete anathema to a Tory Chancellor, but I don’t think it is a surprise to anyone.

The return to a tiered corporation tax regime will necessitate a re-think of current strategies commonly employed in respect of extracting profits from the business.

Many directors are still smarting from the fact that their tried and trusted method of paying themselves from their small company seemed to attract very little support under the JRS compared to support payments available to their employees and many of the self-employed.

Within the 2021 budget there are so many elements to read more about; the extension of stamp duty to 30 June 2021; restart grants for businesses on the high street; minimum wage increases and Personal allowances frozen for 5 years at their new 2021/2022 levels - which are £12,570 (the amount you can earn before paying tax) and £50,270 (the amount you can earn before paying higher rate tax). You’ll get used to those figures.

The government is banking (literally) on a return to strong growth in 2022 which will boost tax revenues and is expected to finance the delayed approach to increasing corporation tax, and also allowing the government to wait patiently for the gradual impact of those frozen personal allowances to be felt.

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BUDGET 2021 – The wait for the bill is over

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e have all been waiting. Waiting for our turn in the vaccine queue, waiting to hug relatives and friends, waiting to go out, waiting to go to the pub, waiting to have a hip operation, waiting to book a holiday with confidence, and waiting for Rishi Sunak to tell us how on earth the economy can recover from the damage wreaked by Covid-19.

At least the wait is over with that one. The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the 2021 Budget yesterday bringing into sharp focus the continuing cost of the cursed coronavirus.

Cover to cover the 2021 Budget runs to 107 pages and catalogues the damage inflicted by coronavirus and the extraordinary measures required to combat it. Stating that the government’s coronavirus spending is £407bn and rising, no chancellor in peacetime has ever needed to, nor continued to, borrow so much.

Since March 2020 there have been various schemes, many of which came with catchy names, and many with acronyms. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) for small businesses; the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS), which introduced the word furlough into common usage, and Eat Out To Help Out which encouraged us back into pubs and restaurants last summer. Surely joining their ranks will be ‘super-deduction’ which might be the first time a capital allowance strategy enters common parlance. Basically ‘super-deduction’ is an incentive for growth, encouraging businesses to buy plant and equipment. For two years starting from 1 April 2021, a business buying equipment, will be able to claim tax relief of 25p for every £1 spent. In the tax return the price of the equipment, eg a £1,000 laptop is multiplied by 1.30 and then tax relief of 19% is applied to the total, resulting in 25% relief.

Perhaps the ‘super-deduction’ allowance is a method of getting us used to a figure of 25% because from 1 April 2023 the main corporation

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tax rate will increase from 19% to 25%.

The ‘main’ corporation tax rate applies to company profits over £250k, but the rate of 19% will still be in force for companies’ profits up to £50k, but between £50k and £250k profits will be on a sliding scale between 19% and 25%.

This is a steep tax rise and a complete anathema to a Tory Chancellor, but I don’t think it is a surprise to anyone.

The return to a tiered corporation tax regime will necessitate a re-think of current strategies commonly employed in respect of extracting profits from the business.

Many directors are still smarting from the fact that their tried and trusted method of paying themselves from their small company seemed to attract very little support under the JRS compared to support payments available to their employees and many of the self-employed.

Within the 2021 budget there are so many elements to read more about; the extension of stamp duty to 30 June 2021; restart grants for businesses on the high street; minimum wage increases and Personal allowances frozen for 5 years at their new 2021/2022 levels - which are £12,570 (the amount you can earn before paying tax) and £50,270 (the amount you can earn before paying higher rate tax). You’ll get used to those figures.

The government is banking (literally) on a return to strong growth in 2022 which will boost tax revenues and is expected to finance the delayed approach to increasing corporation tax, and also allowing the government to wait patiently for the gradual impact of those frozen personal allowances to be felt.

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t is an understatement to say that it has been a difficult 12 months for most people due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all learning to live with the ongoing restrictions and the impact of the public health, and economic emergencies.

There is another ‘sting in the tail’ too, the emergence of those who seek to take advantage of the increased concern around the spread of Covid-19, especially targeting older people.

Fortunately for us there are also those who work hard to raise awareness of such scams and regularly provide updates the latest scams, how to easily identify them and tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe. One of the best sources is age UK as they provide information at a national and local level. Here are some of the recent Covid-19 scam related activity that have been reported: Fake lockdown fines: a bogus text message saying you have been fined for stepping outside during the coronavirus lockdown. The scam message claims to be from the Government, telling the recipient their movements have been monitored through their phone and they must pay a fine or face a more severe penalty.

HMRC goodwill payment: police are warning of a fake message designed to steal your account details that reads ‘As part of the NHS promise to battle the COVID-19 virus, HMRC has issued a payment of £258 as a goodwill payment’.

Telephone deception: older people have been contacted by fraudsters who pretend to be a relative currently being treated in hospital after contracting COVID-19. In some cases, the

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fraudster will impersonate a doctor. Following this, the victims are asked to pay for the costs of the medical treatment urgently by transferring money or handing over cash or other valuables to “hospital representatives” in person.

At all times, not just Covid-19, it is worth reminding ourselves of the following 5 golden rules to keep ourselves safe; 1. Never give a stranger your personal information or bank details, no matter who they claim to be. 2.

Charities/and or authorities will never ask for bank details over the phone. 3.

If someone visits you in person, always ask to see their ID & don’t feel bad about asking someone to leave if you don’t know them. 4. Never share any account log in details with people i.e., usernames or passwords. 5.

Don’t rush into anything, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Is your Cheshire home a treasure trove?

Items to look for that might fly at auction It may have Right now, we’re gathering lots been a for our April general, toy, fine art, long, cold jewellery, ceramics and interiors sales winter but and chances are you have an item the auctions Sold for £1,700, 3 1/2ins gauge, 0-8-0, locomotive and tender, that could sell well. Check for small NER, No. 2116, finished in NER green livery with gold and are hotting items such as old coins, jewellery or red text. Well-engineered and scratch-built. up as more watches. In Hansons’ first silver and and more people tune into the fun of browsing, jewellery sale of 2021, all but 10 bidding and buying antiques and collectables. of more than 550 lots sold.

Despite lockdown, Hansons’ 2021 have been Strong sales for silverware, delivering record-breaking results. For example, such as cutlery and tableware, the February Toy Auction was a white-glove pointed to a desire to recapture sale which means every lot sold. If your vintage the nostalgia of fine dining.

Action Man is languishing in the loft, or a train Victorian tea ware wasn’t so Sold for £2,000, set is gathering dust, it’s time to dust them popular a few years ago but now emerald and diamond dress ring down. people are yearning for quality sold for £2,000. and sophistication. Plus, while Online catalogues and unable to dine out, it’s an bidding, in-house postage opportunity to turn on the and thousands of registered style in your own home. bidders worldwide have helped Hansons adapt to life’s This may also be a reason why limitations amid the pandemic. brown antique furniture sales Sold for £1,250, George V silver four-piece tea are enjoying a resurgence.

And it’s pleasing to know we service comprising teapot, sugar bowl, milk bring a little light relief to Quality pieces are being jug and hot water jug. people in these difficult days. snapped up and we’re seeing Auctions offer a welcome break from strong results for Victorian and grave world events and some retail Georgian furniture as well as vintage therapy. clocks and collectibles.

Consequently, now is a good time to The key is never to dismiss anything sell. And, if you’re grounded at home, and never be afraid to contact us to now is also a good time to delve into double check. drawers, attics, garages and even Covid-safe home visits to value under the bed in search of items which collections, house clearance/ might bring you an auction windfall. downsizing services and free Sold for £6,000, Spanish Many people unwittingly own virtual valuations are available.

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y veg box has given me quite a few squash over the last few weeks and I have been looking into different ways of serving it. Don’t get me wrong – I’m very grateful as I love squash, sweet, starchy and beautifully vivid. This recipe is an adaptation from Ottolenghi and is great for sitting in front of the TV on a Saturday night watching whatever takes your fancy.

Serves 2 1 butternut squash 1 onion Olive oil 6 garlic cloves sliced 200g pasta – I’ve used macaroni or fusilli 500g natural Greek yoghurt 11/2 tsp ground cumin 2 egg yolks 11/2 cornflour Handful of flat leaf parsley chopped Tub of chilli/tomato salsa Preheat the oven to 230c fan De seed the squash and chop into inch sized cubes (I tend to leave the skin on because I find it fiddly to remove and I like the taste- peel it if you wish). Peel and cut the onion into wedges.

Put the squash, onion, 3 tbsps of oil and some salt and pepper into a roasting tray and mix around to combine. Put the tray into the hot oven and roast for around 30 minutes, tossing once or twice, unti all charred and lovely.

Keep warm until later.

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Meanwhile put the garlic and 2 tbsps oil into a small pan and fry very gently until golden – this will take about 15 minutes. Don’t let it burn as it will taste bitter. Once golden and crispy transfer to a kitchen paper lined bowl using a slotted spoon and save the oil.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted (lots of salt) water until it is al dente. The packet will tell you how long depending on what pasta you are using. Use a cup to scoop out 200ml of the pasta water then drain the pasta. While the pasta is cooking put the eggs, yoghurt, 1 tbspn oil, cumin and cornflour into a blender and blitz.

Pour the mixture into a large pan and cook on a medium heat until just beginning to bubble and thicken. Add the pasta, some reserved pasta water, most of the parsley and the squash mixture.

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Monday: All Hallows’ Church, Councillor Lane, Cheadle , SK8 2JG 10-11am for babies 7-13 months 11:30am -12:30pm for babies 0-6 months 1-2pm for babies 0-13 months. Thursday: Manchester Rugby club, Grove lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NB 9:30-10:30 for babies 0-13 months, 11-12 for babies 0-6 months. Natalie Hitchen, 07977 073030, stockport@babysensory.co.uk.

Baby Signing

The Babysign Teacher runs classes and free taster sessions at various venues. For details visit our website: www.thebabysignteacher.co.uk, email: carolyn@thebabysignteacher.co.uk or call: carolyn on 07528 262142. Be amazed by how much your baby could tell you before they can talk!”

Cheadle Library Storytime

Fridays 2-2.30pm. Sharing stories, sharing books.

A wonderful opportunity for children and their parent/carers to meet together on a weekly basis to share stories and rhymes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Suitable for pre school children E: cheadle.library@stockport.gov.uk.

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

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 yoru place.

Little Fishes Toddler Group

Fridays 9.30-11.30 in Emmanuel Church Hall, Turves Road. Cost £1.50. contact 01614851154

Litte Superstars Sports Club

Trinity Gardens, Davenport. Mornings and afternoons. Louise 07904 311552.

Little Rews parents and toddlers (0-4year olds)

Thursdays 9-11 during term time in St Andrews Cheadle Hulme hall. Cost £1.50 per carer. Contact admin@standrewscheadlehulme.org.uk

Mini Rews baby group (up to 12 months) Thursdays 1-3 during term time in St Andrews Cheadle Hulme hall. Cost £1.50 per carer. Contact as above.

Kickstarters

SIntroducing a world of pre school football. Join the miniature recruits, enter the goaliverse, and earn the super power stickers. Classes Monday Thursday mornings in Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green & Poynton. Please visit our website for further details 8by8football.co.uk or contact Alex Brown on 07853 273578.

Parent & Toddlers

Bramhall Baptist Church Parent & Toddler Group.

Thursday 10-11.30am (term time only).

Woodford Road, Bramhall, SK7 1PB. Call Joanne on 0161 440 0641.

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Pre School Dance (from 20 months+) Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz

Sophie Dee School of Dance, Cheadle Rd, Cheadle Hulme. Monday - Saturday info@sophiedeeschoolofdance.co.uk 07799 750 575.

Pre-School Swimming

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Rhythm & Rhyme

Wednesday mornings at Cheadle Library & Friday mornings. St Michael’s Parish Hall, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall. Call Melanie on 0161 860 0911.

Rhythm Time

Music classes for babies and pre-school children, 0-5 years. Mon mornings - Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, and Fri mornings - Centre Point, Bramhall Methodist Church. Frances 01270 884583.

Rhythmic Rascals Dance Classes 3-4yrs

Pre-school dance classes in ballet, tap and modern Sophie Dee School of Dance, 07799 750 575. info@ sophiedeeschoolofdance.co.uk

Trinity Toddler Group

Mondays 9.30-11.30am. Term time only. Becky 07773 865925. Trinity Church Holiday Club 18th–21st August 10am - 12 noon Tel: 0161 428 7463. Trinity Church, Massie Street, Cheadle, SK8 1BP.

Street Dance 4yrs +

Tuesdays, Scout hut, Oak Avenue, Cheadle Hulme.

Sophie Dee School of Dance, 07799 750 575. info@ sophiedeeschoolofdance.co.uk

Toddler Group

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 – 11.45am Grove Lane Baptist Church, Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme call Sandy on 0161 485 2354.

Theatre Tots Monday AM. Cheadle Target Fitness, Shiers Drive, Cheadle call Natalie on 07825 370214.

YSBD Performing Arts Classes for 2-18 year olds taught by industry professionals.

Contact Principle Hannah 07738 16423.

CookieTots The United Reform Church, Bramhall. Mornings during term time only. Call Nikki on 07976 619648.

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 yoru place.

Mummy and Me Dance Classes 20 months - 35 months. A gentle and fun introduction to ballet and general dance movement, with Mummy/Daddy/Nanna to hold their hand and help them throughout the class.

Monday and Friday 10-10.30am, Saturday 9.30-10.

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Toddler Sense Classes Adventure play and multi-sensory activities for children aged 13 months - 4 years. Classes are held at Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church, Swann Lane on Tuesdays and Trinity Methodist Church, Davenport on Fridays. Free taster sessions are available.Contact Jill stockport@toddlersense.co.uk or on 07496 448747 www.babysensory.com/en/toddlerclassdetails/ Stockport

Toddlers

Wednesday 10.30 – 11.45am during term time, £1.50 per family at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, includes a singing time. Babies welcome. Contact church office for more details 0161 485 1605.

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Going back in time

Hello Sewers, We are back with another In Stitches. The pandemic has a lot of us sitting at home binge watching Netflix and thanks to the new show, Bridgerton, one of my favourite eras for clothes trends is back in style. The 1800s drama has inspired empire waistlines, floaty dresses and chimney pot necklines on mens shirts. As you’ll know the famous Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth, was filmed just over 25 years ago at our very own Lyme Hall in Disley and also featured in 1813 with distinctly similar fashion. If you are a social media user, you may have seen people fashioning themselves with 1800s inspired looks if it’s with fabric or corsets. If you fancy making yourself a dress, I have found a beautiful pattern by Butterick 6074. For you Bridgerton fans, make sure you use polysatin, brocades, organzas and chiffons to match the Austen style. To make the pattern suit your modern everyday life, I suggest you make the dress shorter to your desired length. These dresses are going to look lovely in the Spring sun that will be with us soon I’m sure. With an increase in men sewing, gentlemen may enjoy making the pattern Butterick b2767, an 1813 inspired suit with waistcoat and trousers. I will be sewing these patterns on YouTube so make sure to follow me @Abis Den. Some of you know that I repair sewing machines. Recently, I have been receiving some

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that have been neglected of a clean and an oil.

I have had friends let me know that they have paid an arm and a leg to a machine repairer who ended up just cleaning away the loose threads and lint in the bobbin area.

If you are hearing your machine making a clunking noise I suggest, before you take it to a professional, using the brush that comes along with the machine to clean the affected areas. Try removing the needle plate and cleaning there. Don’t use anything but sewing machine oil, other oils could damage the machine and it could end up in a terrible state.

Staying at home this Summer has created a great opportunity to make for a Summer Staycation.

This Spring I will be making things for the garden like table settings, outdoor cushions, bunting and peg bags. For the children, garden tepees and beanbags. And for the animals, a fabric bird feeder and an outdoor doggy bed. Let’s make sure we stay safe this Summer but also have lots of fun.

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dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing moment, and while it’s normal to feel worried and a little lost, it’s also possible, now more than ever, to live well with dementia.

Increasingly in the media we hear of famous people being diagnosed with dementia - Barbara Windsor, Tony Bennett, Robin Williams, to name but a few. It’s a condition that’s in the spotlight: every four minutes, someone receives a dementia diagnosis, but as awareness grows, so too does the possibility of living a fulfilled life.

Often, small changes can make a big difference.

There is life after diagnosis. Here’s how you can continue to live well with dementia.

Seek out support There’s so much support available now in different forms. Websites like Dementia Tip Share is a hub of advice created by people with dementia, for people with dementia, while dementia daycare centres are great places for fun and friendship in the community. The Greater Moments app is another support tool, capturing positive moments and providing realtime feedback on the experiences of people with dementia to help make activities in the community more visible, accessible and friendly.

Be practical Removing clutter and switching to well-fitting shoes and slippers can prevent trips and slips

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in the home. Technology can help with safety and security around the house, too - installing door sensors, video doorbells and other types of assistive technology offers a level of reassurance for people living with dementia and their carers. Keeping on top of eye appointments and making sure the home environment is well lit is also often helpful in reducing the risk of falls.

Live well Eating healthily and taking regular exercise is as important as ever, but so is maintaining social interaction and normal routines. Spending time with family and friends, enjoying celebrations and getting out and about in the community can help people with dementia maintain their independence for longer.

Enjoying hobbies and familiar music is also great for creating feelings of empowerment and individuality, and helping boost mood.

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Challenges of online exercise - How to keep fit without creating new problems!

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he Covid phase has brought about changes in people’s attitude to exercise and altered how we keep fit.

Much of this has been very positive, people have spent more time outside, walking/cycling/ running and families have also exercised together, providing a great combination of more fresh air and sunshine, increased levels of fitness and more family interaction.

People have also been more interested in home exercise options, often buying gym equipment for home or trying online exercise classes.

My patients have often used the opportunity to sample yoga, pilates, Zumba, HIIT or many other things they had never had time to do.

Again, this has all been hugely positive.

The obvious negatives have come about if people have decided to start with advanced options and ended up overdoing it! However, we have also found a number of patients coming in with spinal issues, most commonly the neck area where we have traced it back to trying to watch the instructor on an ipad or phone placed at a difficult angle whilst in an unfamiliar posture/exercise position. It is well worth looking at your “exercise station” set up, just as people have now realised their “home work station” set up is very important in helping avoid neck/shoulder/low back issues.

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Things worth considering are: n If possible, use a large screen/TV to watch the class on, so it is easy to see from all angles. If not, placing your ipad on a chair so it’s level is much better. n Use an exercise mat so your spine or pelvis are more comfortable when doing floor exercises. n Start with a beginners version if you’ve never done the class before. It’s also useful to watch the video first, so you can carry out the exercise just by listening to the instructor. n Choose a quiet space with as much room around you as possible, it’s easier to concentrate, relax and helps to avoid hitting any objects! n Most of all, enjoy the opportunity to experiment and experience different activities.

It keeps your mind challenged, relaxes and strengthens your body and may give you inspiration for a group class to try once we get back to some normality.

Enjoy!

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Mindset Advice

‘POST PANDEMIC GRATITUDE’

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- Finding Light in the Darkness

his is it, the place where I spend most of my time now...and to be honest, it does feel ‘normal’ after so long.

Despite not getting out much, I actually absolutely love my online work (as a coach, hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner), and going online has meant that I have seen far more people from much farther afield.

This has been great of course, but I can’t help looking forward to seeing many more people face to face in the not to distant future...

I have really missed that.

Thankfully, due to my accreditations with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council and the British Institute of Hypnotherapy, I am still able to practice (COVID secure) face to face sessions, but generally most things are still online.

The accidental legacy of this pandemic for my business is definitely going to be the easier long term maintenance of my clients who would have had to take a flight to see me in the past, such as those in New York or Ireland and I’ll also do more online work on my business including meditation recordings and bespoke hypnosis recordings for clients.

The reason I am writing about all this, is that these are all significant positive developments, accelerated by the necessity imposed by the pandemic. I wouldn’t exactly call it a silver lining, but it’s something to be grateful for and proud of in a generally rough year and it will certainly be of benefit to me in future.

Now, I’m not suggesting for a moment that anyone ’should’ have developed or worked on some sort of ‘side-hustle’ (just typing those words makes me shudder) or personal project

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during these overwhelming times, but, as an eternal optimist, I certainly hope that there might be at least something that each of us could find to be grateful for, and maybe much more than that.

I completely understand that for many people, now hardly seems the right time to focus on gratitude (and I am no advocate of ‘toxic positivity’, trust me) however, if you do feel that way, then maybe just the act of trying to find some light in the darkness could help to pull you out of it. It is certainly worth a try.

So, that’s my little PPG (Post Pandemic Gratitude - not sure that’ll catch on) story, well, for my business anyway. I know the pandemic isn’t quite done with yet, but I truly hope the worst is over.

It would be great if people could email me (rob@ robert-brennan.com) something positive that has happened to them or developed in the last 12 months, something to be grateful or proud of, or something that radiates hope. It can be about anything at all, I’d love to hear about it.

I will compile everything that I am sent into a blog on my website and I’ll also send it to SK magazines to see if they fancy printing it in here; a hopefully fantastic and uplifting set of good news and inspiration at a time when we need it most.

Perhaps in this way, we can use grateful reflection to build some positive momentum in moving past this shocker of a 12 months with somewhat of a spring in our step.

Okay, maybe not a spring, but perhaps some form of movement more vigorous than a shuffle.

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Useful Contacts

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

Local MP Mary Robinson (Conservative) MP www.mary-robinson.org.uk Local Councillors Cheadle Hulme North Tom Morrison (Lib.Dem) 07854562460 John Pantall (Lib. Dem) 0161 485 5274 David Meller (Lab) 0161 948 3741 Cheadle Hulme South Suzanne Wyatt (Lib. Dem) 0161 485 5313 Mark Hunter (Lib. Dem) 0161 486 0334 Helen Foster-Grime (Lib Dem) 0161 439 4010 Cheadle & Gatley Keith Holloway (Lib. Dem) 078813 86347 Graham Greenhalgh (Lib. Dem) Telephone: 07925 989168 email: cllr.graham.greenhalgh@ stockport.gov.uk Iain Roberts (Lib. Dem) 07958 570202

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Tuesday & Thursday 9.30 - 6pm, WEDNESDAY CLOSED, Friday 9.30 – 5pm, Saturday 9.30 – 4 pm Cheadle Hulme Post Office 28 Mellor Road Cheadle Hulme SK8 5AU 0161 485 1357 Opening Hours 9–5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9–12.30pm Saturday Church Road Post Office 25 Church Road Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JD 0161 485 3463 Opening Hours 7-7pm Mon – Friday, 7-1pm Sat & Sun Cheadle Hulme Health Centre (2 practices) Smithy Green Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 6LU Dr Seabrook & partners Tel: 0161 426 5300 Dr Shipston & partners Tel: 0161 426 5844 Bridge House Medical Centre 11 Ladybridge Road Cheadle Hulme Cheadle SK8 5LL Dr Seabrook & partners Tel: 0161 426 530

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Cheadle Post Office 2 Old Rectory Gardens Cheadle SK8 1BY 0161 428 3040 Opening Hours 8.30–5.30pm Monday to Saturday Stockport Road Post Office 130 Stockport Road Cheadle SK8 2DP 0161 428 2990 Opening Hours 9–5.30pm Monday to Friday 9–12.30pm Saturday Cheadle Medical Practice 1 -5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle. SK8 1BH Tel: 0161 426 9090 – 0161 476 2299 (out of hours) Adshall Road Medical Practice 97 Adshall Road, Cheadle.

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FURNITURE LOOKS IN 2021 AND BEYOND

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or a while now we’ve left the plain behind in favour of texture in our homes. Plain tiles have given way to a tactile twist, glass has become fluted and wallpaper (OK I know we’ve always had blown vinyl and I still love it in hallways in certain homes) has become to look like the real feather, beads or marbled lines they depict. Therefore, with almost predictable certainty it’s now the turn of furniture.

Grooves, layers, waves, flutes and they are absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn’t go with a full matching set of ‘groovy’ furniture, but a piece here and there will certainly give the room a designer’s touch. There are some super affordable and beautiful pieces available to grace your homes but make sure you pop some fresh accessories in there too, then it will really sing.

Cane webbing in furniture is a popular choice for 2021. It gives vibes of tropical climes, a less formal look with the outdoors coming in. I think lockdown has influenced what we want in our homes. We are inside so much that having lots of heavy, plain furniture can be oppressive. We saw greens and tropical palms making a huge impact on interiors in 2020 and this feels like progression from that. I’ve heard of people using old furniture, removing a panel and replacing with cane webbing but I’m not sure I’m that brave. If you are, go for it, alternatively

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there are lots of beautiful pieces on the market.

Take advantage of recommended local craftspeople for a twist nobody else will have.

If your fitted wardrobes were once the bee’s knees and cost you a fortune, they could be transformed with a little imagination and a lick of paint. You can paint almost anything these days! Perhaps it’s that bit under the stairs that the family use to dump stuff on the way in.

Strip the paper off, a nifty design drawn up on the back of that random Year 8 textbook that’s been hanging around for a while, then make it happen. If you’re the handy sort (must own a spirit level!) then give it a go yourself, what’s the worst that can happen?

You take it back off and paint over it, that’s about it. Pop a few hooks up, a nice basket, maybe a shelf and you have a new very useful area that didn’t previously exist, it may even encourage the family to throw their bags in the general direction of the basket and hang their coats and hats up (there’s always hope).

Please do let me see what you clever lot do.

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