Welcome to the April / May issue of SKCheadle Hulme & Cheadle
As I write we have had a lovely spell of sunny weather. Remember the clocks spring forward on Sunday 30th March. The Eric Morecombe Auction featured in Under the Hammer might bring a little sunshine into your day! See page 14 for details.
This month’s Event Spotlight covers the Easter activities at Jodrell Bank on page 22. They do fantastic events, some of which I have volunteered at!
Santa’s Tour of Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme has been a tradition for over 50 years in the weeks leading up to Christmas BUT the streets of Bramhall, Woodford and Cheadle Hulme may never be the same again. The Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club have been in touch, read the full details on page 28.
Whilst we do our best to print all the local events, we sometimes receive them too late to print. So why not follow us on Instagram @skmagazines and keep up to date after the magazines are out.
If you are planning an event and would like us to spread the word, please do not hesitate to drop me an e-mail with the details.
See you next time.
Angela
Editor
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This month
Under the Hammer Page 14
Contents
Welcome - Page 3
Events / News - Pages 5,6 ,8, 10, 12 & 40
Under the Hammer – Page 14
Community Care – Page 16
Garden Talk – Page 20
Events Spotlight – Page 22
Children’s Activities - Pages 25 & 26
Community News – Page 28
Interior Design - Page 30
Financial Matters – Page 32
Food & Drink – Page 34
Club News – Page 36
Charity News – Page 38
Health & Wellbeing – Page 42
Mind Matters – Page 44
Community Index – Page 46
Wellbeing Pilates – Page 48
Ad Index - Page 50
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Wilmslow Academy Primary School, Handforth Road, Handforth 7:30pm. For more information contact Ann Epton, on 0161 485 2231 or Email: Harry.Epton@ntlworld.com or visit https://www. lindowsingers.org.uk/
EVERY MONDAY: TUESDAY WEDNESDAY LINE DANCE CLASSES
Contact Hartland school of dance.co.uk Ring Liz 07902 882691
EVERY MONDAY: THE ROBINS SINGERS
All welcome, we are a sociable mixed voice choir and sing all genres of music. 7.30pm - 9pm Bramhall United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, SK7 2PE Contact sec.robinssingers@gmail.com Or Michelle on 07765238877
EVERY MONDAY: BRAMHALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Presentations, Workshop’s, Competitions. 7.15pm. Bramhall Village Centre, Lumb Lane. New members welcome. Email: info.bramhallps@ gmail.com www.bramhallps.org
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS
Contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or Email: mail@cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk
EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE TREFOIL GUILD
Further details from Secretary. BramhallTG@gmail.com or 0161 439 7135
EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: OVER 60’S MEN’S KEEP FIT
contact Graham on 0161 483 7631
EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL & WOODFORD SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE
For more information call Karen on 07860 458260
EVERY TUESDAY: MACCLESFIELD LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Do you play a musical instrument? If you enjoy playing music and would like to join a friendly orchestra, please contact: Rosemary 01625 529313 or Lawrence 01625 572324. 7.45pm in the Salvation Army Rooms, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT. www.macclesfieldlightorchestra.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY: HEALD GREEN COMMUNITY CHOIR
For fun and friendship at 10-11:30 am, term time St Catherine’s church, Outwood Road.
EVERY TUESDAY: CHEADLE HULME LIBRARY STORYTIME Tel: 0161 217 6009
Email: cheadlehulme.library@stockport.gov.uk
EVERY TUESDAY: HEALD GREEN COMMUNITY CHOIR
For fun and friendship at 10-11:30 am, term time St Catherine’s church, Outwood Road. contact Kate 07794 050591www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
Delicious lunch at Bramhall Golf Club , Ladythorn Rd. Interesting speaker and friendly company. Contact Lesley Cox on 07534471782
EVERY TUESDAY: BROOKDALE CLUB AND THEATRE FOUR GROUP MEETINGS
For further information Email: BrookdaleYT@outlook.com
EVERY TUESDAY: THE BARNBY CHOIR
8pm til 9.45 at Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5AR Contact Shan Bristow 01625 520194 or email shan@shanbristow.co.uk www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY: MAGIC VOICES CHEADLE
Meet at 7.45pm Trinity Church Hall, Massie Street, Cheadle SK8 1DU We are a non-audition, open choir. Contact Mike at mike@magicvoices.co.uk
FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EVERY MONTH: KNIT AND KNATTER GROUP
For more details ring Jean on 0161 439 8241
2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHEADLE & GATLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Contact: 702604316437739 or Email: cazy88@ntlworld.com
EVERY 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: STOCKPORT SYMPHONIC SOUNDS
Contact Liz Pennington on 0161 439 7484 or Diana Oldfield on 0161 439 9219 for more details
EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: JAZZ AND SWING
The Morley Green Club, Mobberley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NT Details (01625) 528336 www.grahambrookjazz.co.uk
EVERY SECOND AND THIRD TUESDAY: CHEADLE HULME TOWNS WOMEN GUILD
We have speakers, a book club, lunch club, coach trips etc throughout the year. Just pop in and see us at the Parish Rooms, Cheadle Hulme, at the back of the building. Contact Libby on 0161 485 8594 (from September - July)
2ND AND LAST TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH: NIMBLE FINGERS CRAFT GROUP
For more details call Liz on 07967 182641
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: THE DAY CENTRE - FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Provides activities and a freshly cooked 2 course lunch . Transport could be provided. Contact Jane on 07706796471. Grove Lane Baptist Church from 10.30 -2.30pm
PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: OPEN MIC NIGHT
Instrumentalists/vocalists it’s your time to shine! Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club Douglas Road Hazel Grove SK7 4JG. To book a slot contact Tony Johnston 07809471402
Email tjohnston218@gmail.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT BARBERSHOP HARMONY CLUB
We sing as Harmony Revival and rehearse at 7.30 each Wednesday evening at Wesley Street Methodist Church in Hazel Grove and can be contacted via our website - harmonyrevival. co.uk, or by email to info@harmonyrevival.co.uk.
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY:
STOCKPORT SPEAKERS CLUB
Do you have a fear of speaking in front of a crowd? Can’t put your point across in a group? Or maybe you’re already a confident speaker? Stockport Speakers Club can offer you an environment to practice and improve your speaking skills. We meet every fortnight at Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club. Contact Tony Johnston 07809471402.
EVERY WEDNESDAY:
LINE DANCING AT BROOKDALE CLUB
Bridge Lane, Bramhall at 1.45 pm. Details Jean 0161 439 8241
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY:
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC
From 7.30pm at the Jolly Sailor. 218 Bramhall Lane, Stockport. SK3 8TE.
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Scottish Country dancing at Centrepoint Bramhall Email: bramhallscottishdancing@gmail.com
1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH:
STOCKPORT LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
Lunch and Speaker at The Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport. Contact Joyce on 07985 158475.
EVERY WEDNESDAYS: (DURING TERM TIME) COMMUNITY CAFÉ
open 9am-1pm serving breakfast and lunches. All Hallows Church, allhallows.cheadle@gmail. com Tel: 0161 428 9121 www.allhallows-church.org.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING: BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES
Contact Adrian 07709 910256
EVERY WEDNESDAY: THE LAURENCE SINGERS call Cliff on 01625 527204 www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY: POYNTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CONCERT BAND
Rehearse at Poynton RBL, George’s Road West from 8pm - 10pm. New members welcome. Recommended minimum standard grade 5. Contact poyntonrblband@gmail.com for more information.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: CHATTY CAFÉ WITH GAMES
Outside The Box Board Game Cafe have teamed up with the Chatty Café Scheme to combat loneliness and we hold free sessions with volunteers at 12-3pm. More information can be found at www.thechattycafescheme.co.uk/venue/outsidethe-box/ Outside The Box, 34 Woodford Road, Bramhall SK7 1PA
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, POWNALL PROBEX, CHEADLE
We meet at 9.30 am for coffee and biscuits before beginning the meeting at 10.00 am at the Cheshire Line Tavern, Cheadle, SK8 2NZ for a convivial gathering involving a different, lively speaker each week - plus excellent hospitality in the bar afterwards and a lunch at the end of every month. Please see pownallprobexclub.org.uk for further details and contacts.
PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: THE ART SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE
After coffee at 10.00 talks begin at 10.30 at the Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall. Contact: membership.northeastcheshire@theartssociety.org
Or www.theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Wilmslow Guild Birdwatching Group, Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK95HD. All welcome. Contact www.guildlifelonglearning.org
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY
PROBUS CLUB OF STOCKPORT SOUTH
contact Chris Ward 0161 483 5174 or e.mail: chrisward@vistech.plus.com
EVERY THURSDAY: BRAMHALL THURSDAY CLUB
Contact Carol Sargent on 0161 439 1779, carolsargent28@gmail.com Facebook: Bramhall Thursday Club. 10am – 3pm
EVERY THURSDAY: BRAMHALL COMMUNITY CHOIR+.
An advanced a cappella group. Thursday 11am-12pm term time, Bramhall URC.
EVERY THURSDAY: STOCKPORT ART GUILD
Life Drawing. Stockport Art Gallery 7pm www.stockportartguild.comcontact@stockportartguild.com
EVERY THURSDAY: CRYSTAL CHORDS
We are an award winning women’s 4-part Capella chorus based in Stockport. We rehearse at 7.30-10pm at the Stockport Guildhall, 169-171 Wellington Road South, Stockport. New members are always welcome. Contact Laura at enquiries@crystalchords.org.uk for more details or see us on Facebook or InstagramCrystal_Chords
EVERY THURSDAY: (TERM TIME)
Aspire Ballet: Adult Ballet Classes Seated Swans 10.15 - 10.45am. Silver Swans 11am - 12 noon. St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Bramhall, SK7 2PG. Contact Helen 07800 721124 or email info@aspireballet.co.uk
EVERY THURSDAY: LADYBROOK SINGERS
A friendly choir singing a varied upper voice repertoire. 7.30-9.45pm in the Narthex at Norbury Parish Church, SK7 4RF www.ladybrooksingers. com email: ladybrooksingers@gmail.com
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: CHEADLE HULME U3A MONTHLY MEETING
No longer working full time or raising a family? U3A gives you the chance to develop interests and make new friends in the local area. Find out more about the wide range of groups we offer on our website and attend your first monthly meeting and/or group at no cost. Start 2pm. Contact: Neil Rackham. Email: admin@chu3a.org.uk Website: www.chu3a.org.uk
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL AND CHEADLE HULME FLOWER CLUB.
At the All Saints Parish Rooms. From 2pm. Nov, Dec, Feb, March & April. And 7pm . May, June, July & Sept. Contact - 0161.439.2023.
SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST): AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STOCKPORT GROUP
Contact: Duncan 0161 485 7601
EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: AIR-BRITAIN MANCHESTER BRANCH
Guest Speakers 1pm for 1.30pm at Avro Heritage Museum, Woodford, SK7 1QS.
Further details Brian 07940173360
EVERY 1/2/3/4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER) PHD PATCHERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING CLUB
Contact: 07761 447063.
PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING
EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER): RETIRED TEACHERS CLUB
Contact: 0161 4398794
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: SOCIAL NIGHT AT ALL HALLOWS
Play pool, table tennis or just call in for a chat from 7.30pm until 9pm. All Hallows Church, Cheadle. www.allhollows-church.org.uk
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: HEALD GREEN THEATRE COMPANY HOLD OPEN BARS
Contact: Jackie on 07896 600710
FIRST AND 3RD FRIDAY EACH MONTH: STOCKPORT AND DISTRICT SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS
Meet at 7:30pm, at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Outwood Road, Heald Green. SK8 3QJ, for talks and discussions. If you are interested in model engineering whether experienced or a beginner contact us at info@stockportmodelengineers.co.uk
EVERY FRIDAY: FRIENDLY FRIDAYS
Contact: Pam Robinson 07909 903864 or Email friendlyfridaysuk@gmail.com
EVERY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: STOCKPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
7.30 pm at Stockport Sunday School, Nangreave Road SK2 6DQ.
Contact: Peter 0161 485 2415
EVERY FRIDAY: MINDFULNESS FOR WELLBEING
All Saints Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme. 12 - 1pm. More info from Katie Sheen www.soulnutrition.org , katie@soulnutrition.org
Tel: 07703 342 781
EVERY FRIDAY: BRAMHALL COMMUNITY CHOIR
For fun and friendship 2pm-3.30pm term time at Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist, also Fridays 12pm-1pm term time at Bramhall URC. Bramhall Beginners’ Choir. Learn how to sing and build your confidence.
EVERY FRIDAY: ST ANN’S HOSPICE FESTIVAL CHOIR
We are looking for new members. We rehearse on Fridays 7.15 – 9.30pm at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church. We rehearse for 8 weeks prior to each concert. If you’d like to sing with our choir, send a message to hospicechoir@aol.co.uk
EVERY FRIDAY:
CHEADLE HULME AL-ANON GROUP. Run by and for the families of alcoholics. Please phone the Helpline 0800 0086 811 for a Group contact number. Starts 8pm at Quaker Meeting House, 91 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7BG
EVERY SATURDAY: HEALD GREEN LIBRARY STORYTIME.
Contact: 0161 217 6009
Email: healdgreen.library@stockport.gov.uk
EVERY SATURDAY: STOCKPORT ART GUILD
Portraiture. Stockport Art Gallery 10.30am www.stockportartguild.comcontact@stockportartguild.com.
EVERY SUNDAY QUAKER MEETING
11am at the Quaker Meeting House, 91 Station Road, corner of Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme. Tel: 0161 439 6088. email: cheadlehulmeqm@gmail.com All Welcome
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: THE BROOKDALE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT
Contact: Roger Salt on 0161 439 0371.
EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”
Contact: Suzi 07876 152 630. www.oagb.org.uk
EVERY SUNDAY: SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
Contact: 07582 406147 for more information or visit www.srf-manchester.org.uk
PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL: BOLLINGTON SINGERS WILL JOIN MACCLESFIELD MALE VOICE CHOIR
(MaccMVC) in their first concert of the year. It is the first time they have performed together to offer a ‘2 choirs for the price of 1’ event. They are planning a wide selection of songs to appeal to all, to include several new pieces and with the highlight of some joint pieces. Bollington Singers will be led by their Musical Director - Hannah Brine, whilst MaccMVC will be led by their M.D. - Chris Cromar with regular accompanist Anna Chiu The choirs look forward to welcoming all at 7.30pm at Macclesfield & Bollington United Reformed Church, Park Green, Macclesfield SK11 7NA. Tickets at £12.50 (£6 under 18s) are available via the choir’s websites www.maccmvc. co.uk or www.bollingtonsingers.co.uk or email secretary@maccmvc.co.uk or call 07471 230513.
FRIDAY 11TH. APRIL: CHEADLE HULME GARDENING SOCIETY
Talk by Kathryn Robey on ‘ The Year Round Garden’. Kathryn is the Garden Curator Director at the Dorothy Clive Gardens in Shropshire. Starts 7.30pm at Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. Raffle and Refreshments. Admission £3 members, £4 non members. Everybody is welcome to come along. www.cheadlehulmegardeningsociety.com
T:- Kate 0161 485 4322 or Gill 0161 485 2269k
TUESDAY 8TH APRIL: AN EVENING WITH CHRIS CHIBNALL
7.30pm-8.30pm. Join the multi-award-winning creator of BROADCHURCH and showrunner of DOCTOR WHO, Chris Chibnall in conversation about his debut crime novel, Death at the White Hart. Chris will be in conversation with a leading interviewer discussing his brand-new book, and how he plots his mysteries and twists. Join Chris for an unforgettable evening of stories. Every ticket includes a copy of Death at the White Hart, which Chris will sign and dedicate on the night. £16.99 per ticket, book via website www.simplybooks.co.uk. St Michael and All Angels Bramhall Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.
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n Mini tennis session
n Cardio tennis
n Fastest serve competition
n Enjoy BBQ food
n Freshly made cakes
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Record-Breaking Bids at The Incredible Eric Morecambe Collection Auction
The long-anticipated Eric Morecambe Collection Auction took place at the Burton Albion Pirelli Stadium on the 10th and 11th January 2025. Hosted by Hansons Auctioneers, the event showcased an incredible range of memorabilia from the legendary comedian’s life and career, exceeding all expectations. Auctioneers Charles Hanson, Charlie Ross, and Rob Oulton guided an enthusiastic crowd of inperson bidders and a recordbreaking online audience eager to acquire a piece of television history.
The auction raised over half a million pounds, with collectors from around the world competing for pieces of Morecambe’s legacy. The sale was a testament to the comedian’s enduring popularity and cultural impact, from his personal items to iconic works of art.
Among the most notable lots were Eric’s iconic glasses, which fetched a staggering £20,000, far exceeding their estimated range of £2,000 to £4,000. The glasses, coupled with Morecambe’s Barling briar pipe and black-and-white photographs, were purchased by pop star Robbie Williams, who expressed a deep emotional connection to the comedian. The sale underscored the lasting sentimental value of Eric’s personal items.
Another highlight was Lot 476, a 1978 portrait of Eric Morecambe painted by Richard Stone. The oil on canvas, capturing Morecambe’s laidback charm, sold for an impressive £15,000. The portrait had been previously exhibited in London, adding to its appeal among collectors. Fans also had the chance to bid on items from Morecambe’s career, such as his tailcoat and trousers from The Morecambe and Wise Show (Lot 249), which sold for £4,500. A vintage Luton Town tracksuit with “Eric” stitched on the back (Lot 420) also garnered attention, selling for £5,500.
Auctioneer Charles Hanson reflected on the success, saying, “We were thrilled with the extraordinary results. Eric Morecambe’s legacy lives on in the hearts of millions, and the prices reflect the deep affection fans continue to hold for him. It was an incredible two days!”
For fans and collectors, the auction was not only a financial success but also a poignant celebration of Morecambe’s genius, with each lot serving as a lasting tribute to one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
For more information or to view results from the auction, please visit www.HansonsAuctioneers.co.uk Hansons Auctioneers specialise in handling single-owner collections and estate clearances. For more information on how we can assist you, please get in touch via email at service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call us on 01283 733988.
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Charles Hanson on the rostrum auctioning the Eric Morecambe collectio
Eric Morecambes glasses
Eric’s daughter Gail Stuart and the oil on canvas portrait of Eric Morecambe OBE by Richard Stone
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THE BENEFITS OF COMPANIONSHIP SUPPORT
There are generally three core areas of home care and support, these are Companionship, Home Help and Personal Care. When we first meet a potential client the support, we often discuss and first introduce is Companionship. It is fair to say that not everyone fully embraces having home support initially, and that is understandable. Having home support in some ways is an acknowledgement that a person’s situation and circumstances have changed and that can be difficult and hard to come to terms with. However, once a routine and a relationship are established it can have a positive impact on an individual’s life.
to build a person’s confidence, feel less lonely and more connected with their local community.
Personally, I have never really felt that the word Companionship translates well in this setting, but as neither I nor the whole sector has come up with anything more appropriate, we’ll stick with it. If we express, it fully as ‘the enjoyment of spending time with other people’ then it feels more useful. It is important to state that we are not seeking to build or force friendships the aim is to improve a person’s general wellbeing. Staying connected to others can create a sense of purpose and more positive mindset. Social connections are said to have a positive impact on our physical health too. Clients and family members regularly comment on how quickly they notice an improvement in mood, a feeling of being more contented. This can come from just knowing that there is a regular visitor, building a new relationship and not having long periods of isolation. This type of support can also help
There are many other benefits to Companionship support, clients find they are more easily able to re-engage with hobbies and activities they used to take part in. It could be something as simple as going out for a walk, lunch at the golf club, choir practice or a shopping trip. Most companies who provide home care and support will also be able to arrange accompanied visits to see doctors and for hospital appointments. Visits should always be tailored to the needs of the individual and have the flexibility to be extended if necessary to accommodate the nature of the visit or appointment.
For family members Companionship support for their loved one provides them with peace of mind and can help facilitate communication through phone calls or video chats, especially important if they do not live close by.
Ultimately Companionship support will help maintain independence and enrich daily life.
Karen Perry Founder, alice chilton
Care Services
BRAMHALL BANKING HUB:
A Year of Supporting the Community
Bramhall Banking Hub opened in the Village Square in April last year. Next month the first hub in Greater Manchester will mark 12 months of helping 1000’s of customers access cash and face to face banking locally.
For Banking Hub Operator, Naz Hudda, this isn’t just a chance to celebrate with customers who’ve come to rely on the hub in the last year. It’s also an opportunity to spread the word about what the hub has to offer anyone yet to visit.
“Every day, we hear how much of a difference we’re making to people’s day-to-day lives. Cash remains critically important to lots of people in the SK area. Lots of customers tell us they don’t feel confident using online banking, don’t have reliable broadband or mobile coverage or simply can’t travel to access wider banking services,” he says.
“When it comes to something as sensitive as their finances, people really appreciate the personal touch too. Talking face to face makes such a difference.
“If you haven’t visited the hub yet, do please drop by. You’ll get a very warm welcome and we’d be more than happy to show you how we can help make life a little easier,” he adds.
Customers of all major banks can visit the Village Square hub to carry out regular cash transactions at the counter, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
The counter is operated by the Post Office. Whoever you bank with, this offers face-to-face services such as paying in cash and cheques, making withdrawals, balance enquiries, paying utility bills and topping up gas and electricity accounts whenever the hub is open.
A community banker is also available in the hub one day a week on a rota to talk with customers about more specific or complicated matters. You don’t need to make an appointment to speak to them. These are the days, open from 9am to 5pm.
Monday: NatWest
Tuesday: Barclays
Wednesday: Santander
Thursday: Lloyds
Friday: Halifax
The counter remains open to everyone, whichever community banker is available on a particular day.
Banking hubs are delivered by Cash Access UK, a not-for-profit company funded by major banks. Their work is part of a collective approach to protecting access to cash. They provide shared services in communities where they are needed most.
As Bramhall banking hub celebrates its first anniversary, its benefits are clear to individuals and the community. If you haven’t visited yet, now is the perfect time to drop in and discover how the hub can help you.
Monthly Implant Open Days at Cheadle Hulme Dental & Cosmetics
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Dental implants offer a fixed solution for missing or failing teeth. Unlike dentures, they feel just like your own teeth and as they are not removable, they give patients the freedom to enjoy foods that are difficult to eat when wearing dentures.
A dental implant is a titanium post that acts as a prosthetic tooth root surgically placed into the jawbone. We use medical-grade titanium because it’s strong and light, but also because it has the ability to fuse with living bone.
Once the implant has fused with the surrounding bone tissue, it can be used as a foundation for a replacement tooth secured to the top of the dental implant. It can also support multiple implants such as bridges or dentures. Implants can be used to replace all of a patient’s missing or failing teeth in what we call an all-on-four procedure where patients have all their teeth removed and replaced with implants the very same day, giving them a ‘same day smile’ where they walk away with a brand-new smile, in just one day.
For natural-looking and secure replacement teeth, patients visit us for dental implants from near and far. After the implants are placed, patients find that their eating and speaking ability has improved significantly, along with their confidence to smile again. That’s why dental implants are the gold standard for missing teeth replacement.
If you book in for your initial consultation for implants on one of our Implant Open Days then you will save £680 on this life changing treatment. Please contact us for further information on this.
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LET’S TALK ABOUT ROSES Garden Talk
Thirty five years ago, I started my career in horticulture as an apprentice rose budder (grower.) The entire spring and summer was spent crouched over, resting my elbows on my bent knees, budding a stock rose onto a rootstock. In the late summer, as our newly budded roses took hold, we were greeted by hectares of flowering roses and the scent was magical. These days, whenever I smell roses, I’m transported back 35 years.
With 30 varieties of roses to choose from, how do you make a decision on what to buy? It would be unfair to pick my favourite roses but instead, in this short article, let’s highlight the groups. All the major rose growers produce a free catalogue and usually with a phone call they will happily send you their latest edition. These days you can see all this online, but personally I still like a hard copy that I can flick through.
The rose groups are:
roses. They vary in size from 1 to 4 metre high shrubs and can have small single flowers with amazing scarlet autumn fruits or large, highly perfumed, perpetual flowers. The perfume can vary from rose to rose and I do recommend visiting a local rose nursery in the summer to smell the different fragrances. I love the scent of Rose Crown Princess Margret but some friends say they can’t smell anything!
There are also Patio roses which grow in pots and need almost no pruning and Groundcover roses which should need no explanation. The Climbing roses are just budded onto faster growing roots so you can have Hybrid Tea, Floribunda or shrub roses but just on faster growing roots for climbing over walls and arches.
Hybrid Teas - these are usually highly perfumed with large individual flowers, excellent for cutting for the house with long, strong stems. The Modern Hybrid Teas and newer varieties with similar flowers are not generally quite so perfumed.
Floribunda roses have numerous smaller flowers, scented but held in clusters of flowers on shorter flowering stems. These also make good cut flowers but tend to petal drop quicker than the Hybrid Tea roses.
Shrub roses are split into at least eighteen further groups and it’s too big a subject to deal with here. These all make magnificent garden plants and I can’t think of ever designing a large garden without including many different shrub
Remember that all roses need a rich soil, which means you need to feed at least once a year in March with a rose feed. Failure to do this will result in poor undersize flowers and slow, short flower stems during the growing season. Roses will grow in pots or any moisture retentive soil that is exposed to at least four hours of sunshine daily.
Whichever rose you choose they are all attention grabbing, beautiful flowering plants.
Happy Gardening!
Kevin Pratt
Kevin Pratt Home Garden Consultation. With 40 years’ experience, Kevin advises on planting, design and pruning with a visit to your garden. www.gardenconsultation.co.uk info@kevinpratt.co.uk
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5th April – 21st April: Easter at Jodrell
This Easter, uncover ground-breaking science, engage with interactive exhibitions, and explore the scenic Cheshire countryside at Jodrell Bank, the perfect day out for aspiring astronauts of all ages!
Curious Kids Science Show:
Magic vs Science
Back by popular demand, our mind-bending science show will leave you questioning your very own eyes with fantastic live demonstrations! Recommended for ages 6+. Included within your ticket – please note, seats are allocated on a first come first served basis as there is limited capacity in the auditorium.
Space Crafts
Get cosmically creative with outdoor space crafts, perfect for inspiring wonder about our Universe! Included in ticket.
Trail Sheet
Explore our picturesque grounds with our brandnew site trail sheet for little space explorers. Included in ticket. Pick up trail sheet at ticket booth. PLUS explore interactive exhibitions, experience immersive films in the Space Dome, learn the secrets of our big dish at a Telescope Talk, and stop by one of our cafés – the perfect spot for every hungry astronaut to refuel.
Ted’s Space Adventure
Discover the secrets of the Solar System at our special planetarium screenings of Ted’s Space Adventure. With interactivity, sing-along music, and rhyme, this show is a must for preschool children. 9th & 16th April, 11.00. £5 add-on. Find out more.
If you book online in advance, you can come back for free for an entire year – that’s 4 visits for the equivalent of £3.50 each! Full details how all events and how to book can be found here www.jodrellbank.net/events/easter-holiday-atjodrell/
SHOWROOM: Hor ton Street, Higher Hillgate, Stockpor t SK 3LR
Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 4.30pm Saturday by appointment
Aqua Babies
Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Stanley Rd, Cheadle, call 0161 973 1931.
Acorn Gymnastics Walking - 4 years. Preschool gymnastics sessions based in Cheadle Hulme. Check the website for available session times and to book. www.acorngymnastics.co.uk 07942-356-589
Classes in Poynton, Hazel Grove & Parrswood at local venues or in your own home. Baby Massage & More is a lovely way to enhance your bond with your baby, aid relaxation and sleep, relieve colic and constipation and meet new friends. Postnatal Yoga with your baby to regain your strength and shape one day at a time, whilst having yoga fun with your baby. Babies welcomed with all their moods and states. Pregnancy Yoga and birth preparation also available. Contact Suzanne.wild@ lushtums.co.uk or www.lushtums.co.uk
Baby Chat
Thursdays 10.30 - 11.45am £1.50 per family (mums/ dads with babies upto crawling/12 months) at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church. Contact church office on 0161 485 1605.
Baby Massage
Learn to massage your baby at a time and place to suit you. 5 week 1:1 or group courses in your own home or in venues in and around Cheadle. Contact Suzanne for more information on 07738-564666. www.babymassagetime.com
Baby Sensory Development Classes
The award winning baby development classes run Monday – Friday at various times from their dedicated and bespoke centre in Cheadle Hulme precinct. For more information please contact Natalie on stockport@babysensory.co.uk or visit their website www.babysensory.com/stockport for class availability and times.
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!”
Bond & Burn
Fitness fun for parents, babies & little ones. 11.15am every Monday. Festival Hall, Alderley Edge. For booking visit www.bondand burn.co.uk
Cheadle Library Storytime
Thursdays at 2.00pm to 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 10.30Over 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 children@standrewscheadlehulmeorg.uk
My Sen Den
Inclusive Sensory Stay & Play – on the 1st Tuesday of the month 10.30-12 at Benja Fold, Bramhall. Different sensory toys each session for fine and gross motor fun. Email for more information and to book. E: info@mysenden.co.uk W: www.mysenden. co.uk
MummyFIT
Bring your baby along & join in a fun workout designed for pre and post natal mums. (10+ classes per week) Contact: Jen: 07944737245
Kickstarters
SIntroducing a world of pre school football. Join the miniature recruits, enter the goaliverse, and earn the super power stickers. Classes MondayThursday 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.
K@STA (R to year 6)
Every Friday 5.30 to 7pm for primary school children. St Andrews Church, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5ET. £1 per child. No need to book. Contact 0161 291 9134 or children@standrewscheadlehulme.org.uk
Pre School Dance (from 20 months+)
Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz
Sophie Dee School of Dance, School Place School Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4RA
Monday 1.15-1.45pm and Friday 11.30-12pm. Hazel Grove Baths, Jackson Lane, Hazel Grove. Call 0161 439 5221.
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
We offer multi-sensory, exciting, structured classes with Makaton signing. Join the fun! For babies & preschool children. Thursday mornings, Bramhall 4th Scout Hut, 67 St Michael’s Avenue SK7 2PG. chantelle.s@rhythmtime.org
Call 07563 388111 or visit rhythmandrhyme.co.uk
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
Sweet Pea Play - indoor and outdoor provision 0-5+years. Stay & Play sessions - loose parts and curiosity approach to learning through play. Middlewood house, Higher Poynton. Wednesday 10-11.30 am £12 per adult & child (includes adult hot drink) £5 per additional adult/child Contact us to book a place email -sweetpeaplay@outlook.com Facebook – sweetpeaplay
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.
Toddlers
Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.45am, £2 per family (any pre school families welcome) at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church. Contact church office on 0161 485 1605.
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 10.30Over 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.
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
Wobblers
Fridays 10.30 - 11.45am £1.50 per family (mums/ dads/carers with cruising/crawling babies upto 24 months) at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church. Contact church office on 0161 485 1605.
If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.
Community news
APPEAL: - SANTAS TOUR OF BRAMHALL & CHEADLE HULME 2025
This has been a tradition for over 50 years in the weeks leading up to Christmas BUT the streets of Bramhall, Woodford and Cheadle Hulme may never be the same again. The Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club desperately want to keep this tradition alive but cannot do so without acquiring a new float. So, the Club need the help of you, our wonderful community, to keep the magic of Christmas alive for generations of children to come.
charities and good causes benefit from the visit of Santa to the area.
Sadly, Santa’s float is very old and is causing problems. It is feared that it will soon be beyond repair. The Club need to raise £30,000 to buy a new one and ensure that the magic and this iconic tradition survives. We are confident that with your help we can do it. Every donation, no matter how much, will help us to bring Santa to you safely and in great style in the years to come.
Our float has been bringing Santa to visit children on their own doorsteps for over 50 years. Santa’s Tour of Bramhall Cheadle Hulme and Woodford marks the start of Christmas for everyone - children, their parents, grandparents, perhaps even great grandparents, have looked at the Float in awe and been excited by the sight of Santa on his sleigh. And every year sixteen
Donations can be made at www.bwrotary. org go to our www.GoFundMe.com page which is currently being set up. Please donate as much as you can manage to keep tradition and community spirit alive in our village.
Thank you for your support.
“We are not there to take away independence; we are there to help you do the things you want to do.”
Whatever your situation, we are here to listen and to help advise and we can book a no-obligation consultation to discuss further about your care journey. Please call or email: info.stockman@acaciahomecare.co.uk to speak to a member of our management team.
LOUNGE DECONSTRUCTION
Whilst the kitchen can be the busy hub of the house, the lounge is the heart of most homes. So incorporating cosy and comfortable looks into the design is crucial to making your home a warming and welcoming space where you, your family and your guests will feel relaxed and at ease. I’ve picked out a few items from the overall look, showing how they work for this gorgeous relaxed, yet luxurious scheme.
the room, copy this with branches from a lovely, large, neutral pot vase.
Table lamps, two is the magic number. They can sit each side of a console table, or are just as effective at opposite corners of the room.
I’ve chosen lamps with a darker, ergonomic pattern to bring a more modern look. Ambient lighting is so important to prevent a stark feel. If you like to use a showstopping main light, think about changing it to a dimmer switch (and bulbs!) and dim that brightness as you relax. Floor lights work really well too, and a mirror to bounce the warm light around the space. Timber brings a warmth and textured feel to a room, imagine replacing that wooden coffee table pictured here for a glass one, it would feel much more formal. The wood brings nature into
I’ve picked a colour palette of a chalky blue as the main furniture item, with soft beiges for accent colours in the lamps, rug, cushions and curtains, and a stronger green for the walls. This keeps it cosy and warm feeling. A beige wall could be the ‘safe’ choice, but it would be colder and you’d need more textiles to layer it enough to get the cosy feel. The green complements the blue of the sofa, elevating it to more thorough scheme. For tips and tricks, follow me on Instagram. If you’d love me to help you, please do get in touch. Sharon.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is around the corner – and it’s scary !
The Labour government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (or MTD for Income Tax), will be going ahead from 6th April 2026 – in just over a year’s time. This is an item from the Autumn 2024 budget which didn’t grab the headlines despite the fact that it is expected to be one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system since the introduction of selfassessment in 1995!!
So, what will MTD for Income Tax look like? The first requirement is that records of income and expenses will need to be kept digitally (eg by the use of spreadsheets or software packages), and submissions to HMRC must be made directly from those digital records. The date, amount and category of each expense needs to be recorded. Then, each quarter a ‘quarterly update’ will need to be submitted to HMRC just over a month after each quarterend. There will then be a final year-end return due by 31st January. So, instead of the annual self-assessment return due each 31 January, affected taxpayers will have to submit five returns a year instead of one – an administrative headache for taxpayers and their accountants!
Who is going to be affected by these requirements? If you are self-employed or a landlord and have business or property income over £20,000 then you will be subject to MTD for Income Tax, though your start date for MTD for Income Tax will vary based on the level of your income. Those with business or property income over £50,000 will be the first affected from 6th April 2026. It is important to note that the ‘income’ figure and not ‘profit’ figure
will be used to work out whether you will be affected. HMRC will use the data from the 2024/2025 personal tax returns to work out who needs to sign up for MTD, though the individual taxpayer will have to register themselves – HMRC won’t be registering you automatically.
There are a limited number of exemptions form MTD for Income Tax. The main exemption applies to those who are digitally excluded. This could be, for example, where you live in an area with poor internet access. This exemption won’t apply automatically so you will need to write to HMRC to explain your circumstances and how they prevent you from keeping records digitally.
Because of the numerous delays to the rollout, the publicity around MTD for Income Tax has been low key. However, given that the first phase of the introduction of MTD for Income Tax is just over a year away, we can expect a lot more awareness campaigns in the months ahead. If you are going to be affected, now is the time to start thinking about how you are going to start keeping your records digitally and submit them to HMRC. Your accountant should be able to advise how these changes may impact you.
Peter Bevan Bevan & Co, Chartered Accountants peter@bevan.co.uk
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Falls prevention in later life
Thursday 1st May, 2pm - 4pm
Meet Kelly Wright, physiotherapy expert from PhysioFit, to hear advice on how to reduce the risk of falls in older age, from simple balance exercises to tips on how to fall-proof your home.
VE Day celebration
Thursday 8th May, 2pm - 4pm
Join us to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at our garden party. Enjoy afternoon tea and entertainment as we celebrate the spirit of the 1940s.
April Recipe
This is a quick and easy supper for 4 people. Relatively inexpensive and packs a real punch for flavour. You can find Italian sausages online or at M&S.
Italian Sausage with potato and tomato.
8 Fat Italian Sausages
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp chilli flakes (may need more if the sausages aren’t that spicy)
1/4 tsp fennel seeds bashed in a pestle and mortar
2 onions sliced finely
some colour on them not to cook them through. Add the fennel and chilli flakes and cook for another couple of minutes.
450g potatoes peeled and sliced about 3mm thick
3 garlic cloves sliced finely
1 red and 1 yellow pepper deseeded and sliced
Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
250g tomatoes sliced
30g pecorino cheese grated
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped
Preheat the oven to 190C
Cut each sausage into 3 and brown them all over in the olive oil. Use a fairly wide ovenproof pan for this to save on washing up. You just want
Add the onions, potatoes, garlic and peppers then season. Add another glugs of oil (if you feel you need to) Toss everything around to coat finishing with the sausage pieces on top. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes then take the dish out of the oven and stir everything around again. Put the tomatoes on top, season and sprinkle the cheese on top. Drizzle a little olive oil over and return to the oven for a final 30 – 40 minutes or until it’s all golden and the potatoes are soft. Sprinkle the parsley over the top 10 mins before the end of the cooking time. Serve up in the dish its cooked in.
Enjoy with a lovely Italian Red.
Cheers
Club News
WELCOME TO THE NEW OFFICERS FOR 2025 AT BRAMHALL GOLF CLUB.
President –Frances Gell
I started playing golf in 1981 and moved to Bramhall and joined the club in 2006. After three years i became a member of the Ladies Committee and served from 2009 to 2011 inclusive, then three years as Mixed Golf Organiser. At the end of that period I rejoined the Ladies Committee and served for another four years, including one year as Lady Captain in 2017. I also helped set up the England Golf initiative Get Into Golf for ladies which was extremely successful and has increased our ladies section membership tremendously over the years. In 2020 i also became County Captain for Cheshire, serving a unique two years in this role thanks to COVID! I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at this very friendly and inclusive golf club, and I feel both privileged and delighted to serve as President of BGC in 2025, being only the third lady to be nominated for this position. What a very special honour.
CaptainSteve Sheard
I have lived in the Bramhall area all my life and joined the Club in 1998. I retired as Commercial Bank Manager with HSBC and represented Cheshire at tennis at junior and senior level.
PRESIDENT - Frances Gell
Lady Captain – Linzi Webster
Having been a member since 2002, I have loved golf here from day one.
Bramhall Golf Club is a very special place, being friendly, welcoming and forward thinking.
Other interests include woodworking, stain glass work, skiing and I have a book published. Music has featured heavily in my life, and I have played in bands (King’s Ransom / Ransom) since the age of 19. I now singing with the trio, The Three Cheddars. I am honoured to be elected as Captain to this fantastic Club and look forward to the year ahead.
My family has a long tradition with BGC as both my grandfather and father were Captains in 1946 and 1983 respectively, with Dad also being President in 1993. I feel extremely proud and honoured to be Lady Captain 2025 and am very much looking forward to my year.
Bramhall Golf Club has limited space available for the 2025 season, so if you’re looking for a forward-thinking progressive golf club with fantastic facilities, please call the office on 0161 4396092
CAPTAIN - Stephen Sheard
LADY CAPTAIN - Linzi Webste
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Charity News BUILD IT TOGETHER UPDATE: ST ANN’S NEW HOSPICE TAKING SHAPE
St Ann’s Hospice invites you to a Build it Together update – progress on our new hospice construction site is on track and we are so excited to see our vision for a modern purpose-built hospice taking shape.
It has been an incredible journey to get to this point in our vision for a new hospice in Heald Green. Our community has been with us every step of the way – raising money, rooting for us to achieve our goal of a purpose-built, modern building to care for our patients long into the future.
We started our Build it Together fundraising campaign in an overgrown field next to our current hospice, and we asked you all to believe in our vision that we could transform this bramble-filled space into a world-class facility. Fast forward to today and you have made it happen – a huge steel structure has been created that will become our Being You Centre for outpatients, and the 21 individual private inpatient bedrooms opening out on to a sun trap of a courtyard garden have been constructed. Come along for a chance to see the progress for yourself and meet key members of the project team. You will also be able to look at the plans, see some of the concepts for the interior design, and hear about the latest fundraising efforts.
Details
The event is indoors at our current hospice, but there is opportunity to visit the viewing area of the construction site so please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
Tea and coffee will be served.
RSVP
This is a drop-in session but space is limited. Please book your slot via our website, details below.
Location
St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, SK8 3SZ.
Please note: Parking at the hospice is prioritised for patients and families – disabled parking will be accommodated. Please park nearby and walk to the hospice, being mindful to avoid the neighbours’ driveway access.
Dates and times
Tuesday 1st April, 1.00-3.00pm
Saturday 12th April, 1.30-3.30pm
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on newhospice@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.
Book your slot at the drop-in sessions on the St Ann’s website at https://www.sah.org.uk/events/
THURSDAY 10 APRIL: AN EVENING WITH LAUREN BRAVO AND HOLLY GRAMAZIO
7.30pm-8.30pm. Join award-winning journalist Lauren Bravo and bestseller Holly Gramazio for a laugh-out-loud evening of conversation about writing and stories. With not just one, but TWO bestselling authors in conversation, this isn’t an event to be missed. Every ticket can be exchanged for a paperback copy of New York Times bestseller The Husbands or Lauren Bravo’s hilarious new story Probably Nothing £9.99 per ticket, book via website www.simplybooks.co.uk. St Michael and All Angels Bramhall Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.
SATURDAY 19TH APRIL: CHURCHES TOGETHER EASTER SERVICE
Oak Meadow Easter Service from 11am.
FRIDAY 25TH – 27TH APRIL: BRAMHALL ART SOCIETY
56th Annual Art Exhibition at Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane, Bramhall, SK7 1LR. Open 10-6 Fri 25th April and Sat 26th April ,10-5 Sun 27th April. For more information visit our website www.bramhallartsociety.com or follow us at www.facebook.com/bramhallartsociety
SATURDAY 17TH - SATURDAY 24TH MAY: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
7.45pm. (Note that there are 2 performances on Saturday 24th May:- the matinee at 2:30pm and the evening performance at 7:45pm). Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, adapted by Jessica Swale. Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy dates from the Regency period (early 19th century) and centres on Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, daughters of Mrs Dashwood, who are forced after the death of their father to leave their comfortable Sussex home because it is to pass to their only male relative, John Dashwood, and his snobbish wife Fanny. They move to a cottage in Devon owned by their wealthy cousin Sir John, who lives nearby with his good-natured, talkative mother-in-law, Mrs Jennings. Marianne falls in love with the dashing Willoughby, ignoring the attentions of Sir John’s more modest
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friend, Colonel Brandon. Elinor hoped she was winning the affections of Edward Ferrars, Fanny’s brother, whilst she was in Sussex, but finds her future happiness under threat from Fanny’s determination he should marry into a rich family. Poor Elinor suffers further heartbreak when she later learns that he is apparently already secretly engaged to Mrs Jennings’s niece, Lucy Steele. This amateur production of “Sense and Sensibility” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. Chads Theatre, Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5AU. Book tickets via www.ticketsource.co.uk.
SUNDAY 18TH MAY:
GREAT MANCHESTER RUN (10KM AND HALF MARATHON)
Take part in the Great Manchester Run in 2025 for #TeamStAnns, sponsored by Caddick. Join #TeamStAnns in the 22nd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run 2025! The epic 10km or half marathon challenge is a highlight of our events calendar each year and an amazing way to support St Ann’s. Anyone is welcome to come and join #TeamStAnns and take on the 10km or half marathon. www.sah.org.uk/events/greatmanchester-run-2025/
SATURDAY 24TH MAY:
CHEADLE HULME GARDENING SOCIETY
Coffee Morning and Plant Sale from 10am –12pm. Parish Rooms, Church Rd, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. Come and join us for coffee, biscuits and a chat. Stalls include, Books, Cakes, Jigsaws, Cards and a Raffle. Admission £1.50, includes refreshments. www.cheadlehulmegardeningsociety.com T:- Kate 0161 485 4322 or Gill 0161 485 2269
SATURDAY 24TH MAY:
STOCKPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Rimsky-Korsakov – May Night Overture. Copland – Appalachian Spring and Brahms Symphony No 1. Starts 7.30pm at Stockport Town Hall - Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso. For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk
HOW TO BE YOURSELF, THE CHINESE MEDICINE WAY
“We come complete with one true note we were destined to sing” The Art of Being Yourself by Caroline McHugh
How often do you hear people say, ‘Just be yourself’ or ‘You do you’? The importance of authenticity and personal integrity is ingrained in our modern consciousness and popular culture.
But this is nothing new; the concept can be traced back through the mists of time to Chinese Daoist philosophy. Daoist’s believed that we all have a ‘Dao’ or path in life that we are born onto. Influences in our lives, peers, parenting, traumas, life experiences, all lead us to stray from the path and from the life that we are intended to lead. It is by being true to ourselves and listening to our authentic inner selves, that we can make our way back onto that path and our lives can start to ‘flow’ again.
But it is very hard, in our noisy world of competing influences and boundless stimulation to hear that quiet, still voice. We desperately want to feel comfortable in our own skins but it is often difficult to know just who we are. When we are able to just stop the world from spinning and get off, for just one moment; when we can still our thoughts, cease desiring things or wanting to be different, then in that moment, we can be entirely ourselves. As Lao Tzu said in the Daoist text, the Tao Te Ching
“When there is no desire, all things are at peace.”
One of the best resources we have for this is just outside our door, in nature. If we can go for a walk and really, truly focus on what is around us, we can let go of all the worries, fear and thoughts that are clouding our senses. Five element acupuncture offers another way in which we can recapture our sense of self. According to this ancient Daoist system, we each have an affinity with one of the five elements, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. These elements express key aspects of our nature and relate to specific acupuncture channels. By listening and observing, we diagnose the patient’s main element and treat the channels accordingly. Whatever other benefits our patients feel, the most common response is a feeling of self-acceptance and inner peace.
Fiona Bullock MBAcC Lic Ac practices
5 Element Acupuncture and works at the Bramhall Osteopathic Practice. www.bramhallosteopaths.co.uk
Mindset Advice STOP LIVING ON AUTOPILOT AND LIVE BY DESIGN
Most people believe they control their lives, but external factors often influence our actions more than we realise. Humans are suggestible beings, and external influences can elicit strong emotional responses, leading us to act impulsively.
For instance, people might think they’re in control of their alcohol consumption, but studies show that humans drink 40% more in a bar with aesthetically arranged alcohol displays, and 60% more if it is backlit! Marketing ploys and societal influences nudge us toward behaviours designed by others all the time.
When we start reacting automatically to our environment, we lose agency. Furthermore, emotions like anxiety, anger, or fear can also cause us to act on impulse rather than with intention.
Developing true agency involves breaking free from these impulses and designing our lives with purpose. It means recognising that there is a gap between stimulus and response and expanding it.
To reclaim agency, we must: Meditate and Practice Mindfulness
Daily meditation and mindfulness exercises build neurons in the brain’s cognitive and creative centres, boosting our agency and reducing emotional reactivity.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise improves impulse control, productivity, happiness, and emotional regulation. Children
(and adults) concentrate better and make better decisions after physical activity.
Prioritise Sleep
Adequate sleep enhances decision-making, reduces frustration, and makes us less susceptible to suggestion and impulsive actions.
Keep a Gratitude Journal
Maintaining a gratitude journal can shift our focus towards positive aspects, fostering a more mindful and deliberate approach to life where we feel happier and less reactive.
Clear Trauma
Past trauma, even when trivialized, can significantly influence our behaviours. Recognising and working through trauma can help restore agency in our lives.
Summary
When we don’t take control of our lives, others will. Without our own plan, we may find ourselves playing minor roles in plans designed by others, leading to a life we didn’t choose.
It’s time to reject autopilot mode and start living in the present moment. Find the gap between stimulus and response and reclaim your agency.
Good luck.
Rob
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Bankswood Treecare is a friendly run business based in the SK area.
We have £5 million public liability insurance and all our work is carried in accordance with guidelines set out in the British Standards for tree works (BS3998).
We follow strict guidelines in relation to birds nesting and roosting or hibernating bats as well as other wildlife, we will liaise with the appropriate authorities if the need arises.
You can be sure that we will not harm or damage the surroundings as we work with complete respect for the environment and the trees themselves. Contact an experienced tree surgeon if you want a quotation, consultation or even advice.
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Rhodeswood Cottage, Tintwistle, Glossop Derbyshire, SK13 1HT Call us on 01457 863 587 or 07823 337053
We have the expertise you need. We have extensive knowledge about how to care for trees. If you want a reliable tree surgeon we are ready to help you. We have excellent service at affordable prices.
For a free quote or consultation, or even if you are just looking for some advice on any aspect of our tree surgery services:
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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.
Greater Manchester Police For non-emergency calls please contact Stockport West on 0161 856 9770 stockport. westnpt@gmp.police.uk.
Situated close to the village centre and benefiting from excellent public transport links, Hillbrook Grange Residential Care Home is a place where you can enjoy full and independent living with the benefit of care and companionship all around you. Our ethos is about creating a compassionate caring and supportive environment, and a fresh lively atmosphere.
We have recently refurbished 5 rooms for respite care which we offer on a weekly basis.
Founded in 1952, Hillbrook Grange is run as a not-for-profit registered charity and is managed by a small team. The team has two key objectives: delivering high quality, long stay, holiday, and respite care in a friendly and homely environment, and provision of this care at cost effective, competitive rates.
To discuss your care needs with a senior member of the Hillbrook team please contact us:
PREPARE FOR YOUR SKI HOLIDAY WITH PILATES
A winter holiday is tough work. A full week of skiing can leave you feeling exhausted and with an aching, tired body. Training your muscles before you even leave home is the best way and will not only enhance your skiing experience but it could also prevent a nasty injury putting you out of action for weeks or even months after your skiing holiday.
Most people only ski 1 week each year, not surprisingly most injuries occur towards the end of the skiing week when the body is fatigued. Falls are more likely when sporting performance is reduced in cold conditions, and this increases the likelihood of these soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains. Cold muscles and ligaments have less elasticity and are therefore more prone to injury.
Pilates is a full body-conditioning program, which focuses on training the mind and body to work together more effectively and efficiently. So, plan ahead for the Ski season and make Pilates part of your preparation. There are several specific exercises that can prepare us for skiing to improve our core and strength.
Three basic exercises are outlined below:
Squats
Heel raises
Calf stretches
Posture, Alignment & Balance are essential for Skiing.
Good posture is the foundation on which everything is built and prepares the skier for action.
n Allows movements to steer and control skis
n Allows movement to maintain and recover balance
n Constantly changes and adapts
n Conserve energy. A good stance will be energy efficient, as it makes maneuvers more effective and enables the skier to ski for longer.
Why Pilates?
In order to complete a turn, there must be adequate strength in the core, buttocks, lower back and legs. Flexibility is needed, especially in the hips. We use specific Pilates exercises to target all these areas.
Most of us have done a squat in some shape or form in our lives. When you look at how a squat is executed, it does not look too dissimilar to someone skiing down a slope- bum out, back straight. This will strengthen your bum and the main muscles groups of the legs. You can easily perform 8 squats three times, every day. When performed correctly, a squat will also recruit your core muscles, essential for efficient movement.
Practicing 3 sets of 6 to 12 heel raises will help your ski preparations no end. Keep yourself limber by holding calf stretches for 30 seconds; repeat the stretch three times daily if you can.
Even if you are not taking to the ski slopes this winter, Pilates is a great way to get fit, improve your core, flexibility and balance!
To find a qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher www.jules-pilatesalderleyedge.co.uk
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