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This month Welcome to the December / January issue of SK Cheadle Hulme & Cheadle. As the front cover shows, Christmas is on its way! I, for one, can’t wait for the festivities to begin.

Food & Drink Page 32

With loads of events and great articles to catch up with, why not grab yourself a brew (and mince pie) and enjoy the read.

All the best for the holidays.

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This is a real winter warmer – it’s really easy and uses a relatively cheap cut of beef to make it a great addition to your arsenal. I’ve cooked this for family and also for a bit of a do. The quantity here is for 4 but it’s really easy to multiply up (or down) The big supermarkets don’t usually stock beef short ribs but your butcher will be able to get them for you and Waitrose normally has them.

Beef short ribs with a Bourbon BBQ sauce.

4 chunky beef short ribs – beware the packs sometimes have a big one and a little one hiding.

5 sticks of celery roughly chopped, a big carrot halved an onion halved and some fresh parsley (this is for the braise and will be chucked away after so don’t waste time being neat) Put all the above ingredients into a large pan and cover with water. (I have done it with Coke (original not sugar free) and it was good too) Bring it up to the boil then reduce to a small simmer, put the lid on and leave it for about 3 hours. When the meat is falling off the bones lift it out and throw away the veg (you could strain the liquid to make a stock if you wanted to) In the meantime make the sauce: Good glug of olive oil 2 onions sliced 15cm piece of fresh ginger (I quite often

We have plenty of events to get you in the Christmas mood this month. There are plenty of services from our local Churches along with Panto’s and, of cause, Santa is back touring the village. All events are listed on pages 5-10.

Just Helping are here again to take away your old Christmas trees, for a small donation. Last year the collection raised an amazing £63,078.99 for 15 local charities in the area. Check out Charity news on page 18 for the full story which has details on how to sign up. Volunteers are welcome!

Beef short ribs with a Bourbon BBQ sauce used the jars of grated ginger from the Asian supermarket in which case 2 teaspoons) 5 cloves of garlic crushed 300g brown sugar 100ml soy sauce 4 tbsps red wine vinegar 500ml tomato ketchup 2 tbsp tomato paste 200ml bourbon whiskey Fry the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes on a medium heat – you want them to soften not fry. Add the ginger and garlic and after a couple of minutes add the rest of the ingredients then leave if to bubble nicely for a few minutes.

At this point I usually put the ribs into a small roasting tray and pour over the sauce and it waits until I’m ready to serve.

When you’re 30 minutes away from wanting to serve put the oven on to 220c (gas 7) and when it’s come up to heat put the roasting tin in and cook for 20 mins.

I normally serve this with baked potatoes and some peas and corn.

A nice Malbec would be good as would a robust beer.

Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events / News - Pages 5,6 ,8 & 10 Under the Hammer – Page 12 Events Spotlight – Page 14 Financial Matters – Page 16 Charity News – Page 18 Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 24 Club News – Page 26 Interior Design - Page 28 Community Care – Page 30 Food & Drink – Page 32 Mind Matters – Page 34 Health & Wellbeing – Page 36 Community Index – Page 38 Wellbeing Pilates – Page 40 Ad Index - Page 42

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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

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

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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 050591 www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Delicious lunch at The Pinewood Hotel, Handforth. Interesting speaker and friendly company. Contact Lesley Cox on 07534 471782

EVERY TUESDAY: BROOKDALE CLUB AND THEATRE FOUR GROUP MEETINGS For further information Email: BrookdaleYT@outlook.com

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

Contact Mike at mike@magicvoices.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY: DEAN ROW SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB

We are a small, friendly club playing duplicate bridge. Come and make new friends. 1st 3 sessions are free including refreshments.

Meeting at Dean Row Village Hall 1.30pm -4.30pm. Contact, Carolyn at deanrowsocialbridgeclub@gmail.com or 0161 941 3686

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

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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

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING 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

EVERY WEDNESDAY: LINE DANCING AT BROOKDALE CLUB Bridge Lane, Bramhall at 1.45 pm.

Details Jean 0161 439 8241

EVERY THURSDAY: BRAMHALL COMMUNITY CHOIR+.

An advanced a cappella group.

Thursday 11am-12pm term time, Bramhall URC.

EVERY THURSDAY: MODERN LINE DANCE CLASS

1.30 to 3pm at Bramhall Methodist Church, £4 each, Everyone welcome, contact Ann Robinson 07855015365

EVERY THURSDAY: STOCKPORT ART GUILD Life Drawing. Stockport Art Gallery 7pm www.stockportartguild.com contact@stockportartguild.com

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

open 9am-1pm serving breakfast and lunches.

All Hallows Church, allhallows.cheadle@gmail.com Tel: 0161 428 9121 www.allhallows-church.org.uk

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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

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SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST): AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STOCKPORT GROUP

EVERY WEDNESDAYS: (DURING TERM TIME) COMMUNITY CAFÉ EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING: BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY: TODDLERS

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EVERY WEDNESDAY: THE LAURENCE SINGERS

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EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT ART GUILD

Art Session (varied) Stockport Quaker Meeting House 7pm www.stockportartguild.com contact@stockportartguild.com

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: THE ART SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE

Talks start at 10.30am at Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall. Contact Maggie on 0161 427 9451 or email info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk

EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS

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EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY PROBUS CLUB OF STOCKPORT SOUTH

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Contact: Duncan 0161 485 7601

EVERY 1/2/3/4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER) PHD PATCHERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING CLUB Contact: 07761 447063.

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

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

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: BEST FOOT FORWARD WALKS

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING 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 7.45pm 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: 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.com contact@stockportartguild.com.

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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

SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER: ‘SONGS FROM THE SHOWS’

The choir is directed by Musical Director Christopher Cromar and the concert is at 7.30pm.

Tickets at £15 each (£5 for under 16s) can be obtained via their website (events section) at www.maccmvc.co.uk . The choir can also be contacted by email at mmvc. secretariat@gmail. com or phone 07471 230513. St Michael’s & All Angels Church, Market Place, Macclesfield SK10 1DY

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER: ST ANN’S HOSPICE FESTIVAL CHOIR

with Greenbank Preparatory School Chamber Choir. 4pm at Stockport Town Hall Tickets £16 / Children £5 http://www.hospicechoir.org

SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER: CHURCHES TOGETHER IN CHEADLE HULME

Will be holding their short open-air Carols in the Park service in Oak Meadow at 11am followed by hot drinks and mince pies - ALL ARE WELCOME.

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Chilcott Christmas Oratorio & Audience Carols.

7.30 pm at United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR. Tickets £12 on the door or phone Shan Bristow 01625 520193 or email shan@shanbristow.co.uk

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER: ODDFELLOWS BRASS BAND CONCERT FOR CHARITY

The Oddfellows Brass Band started life in 1981as a youth band under the name ‘Unity Brass’.

Our Combermere Branch covers Stockport, Manchester and our District Chairpersons charity is the Teenagers and Young Adults at the Christie ‘T.Y.A’. The concert to be held at St Georges Church at 2.30pm– 4.30pm and will play classics as well as some Christmas numbers and everyone is welcome. Tickets are £5.00 and children are free and will receive a selection box.

For more information and tickets please contact Sarah North email sarah.north@theoddfellows. co.uk Mobile 07873 581975

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER: A HOLIDAY IN STOCKPORT-ON-SEA (WITH PIRATES!)

FRIDAY 12TH. JANUARY: CHEADLE HULME GARDENING CLUB

The Peloponnese and Crete a talk by Cliff Booker.

A combined presentation that features two of the most idyllic and floristic locations in Greece.

A host of orchids, anemones and abundant Mediterranean flora. Talk starts at 7.30pm at Parish Rooms, Church Rd, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. Refreshments and questions afterwards.

Members £3.00 Non members £4.00 www.cheadlehulmegardenandshowsoc.org.uk Tel:- Kate 0161 485 4322.

SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TOUR BY BRAMHALL AND WOODFORD ROTARY CLUB

Stockport Symphony Orchestra invite you to a matinee concert for all the family with a seaside theme! It will include Adagio from Spartacus, Pirates of the Caribbean, excerpts from The Little Mermaid, Pirates of Penzance, Jaws and so much more! Conductor Robert Guy, Narrator Emma Cunliffe. 3pm Stockport Town Hall. Tickets £15, Concessions £13, Full time students and children £5 www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER: LADYBROOK SINGERS - AN AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

Carols and mince pies. 3pm at the Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Memorial Park, Marple, Stockport SK6 6BA. Tickets £10 incl. refreshments.

Contact: 0161 485 6642

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER: THE ROBINS SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

“Night of Miracles” 2.30pm at Bramhall United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, SK7 2PE. £10 on the door or online at Bit.ly/therobins

SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT ST PETER’S CHURCH

2.30pm at Green Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4EA FREE ADMISSION

WEDNESDAY 3-7TH JANUARY 2024: “ROBIN HOOD, THE PANTO”

CHYPS proudly present “Robin Hood, The Panto” a fun packed show for all. CHYPS is made up of a number of hugely talented 11-19 year olds from across North East Cheshire. Get your tickets now before they sell out! The Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, SK9 1BU. Tickets from £12. For more information and to book head over to our website: https://www. chypspanto.com/

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Once again, this year Santa will be out and about in his sleigh for his annual Village Tour.

He will begin on Saturday 2nd December and will then be out for 16 nights inviting youngsters to post a letter saying what they would like for Christmas. The float will be playing Christmas music and handing out sweets to children. We are grateful to HW Nail Systems and Nisa local for sponsoring the sweets. Leaflets will be delivered to your door during November and local social media sites will carry details of the night when he will be coming to your street to pick up your Christmas wish list and bring you some early Christmas goodies. You can find out more at bwrotary.org Don’t forget to track him with the SantaTracker at www.bwrotary.org , with daily information on the Facebook page www. facebook.com/bramhallwoodfordrotary

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Fancy racing down the ski slopes this winter on a Porsche?

If you’re scratching your head over festive gifts look no further.

Auctions constantly uncover rare or unique finds which make jaw-dropping Christmas presents for loved ones.

Porsche Museum, it’s estimated only 50 orange/red versions were ever made. That made the auction example particularly desirable. It was used for a short period after purchase and kept in its original grey vinyl case and liner.

It was far from the only exciting boy’s toy in the October sale. Retro gaming items are in hot demand and, thanks to being particularly rare and collectable, a Nintendo 64 Foxdata Silver Leopard customised wired controller had an estimate of 1970 Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob, £700-£1,000. It’s thought only 200 £4,000-£6,000. controllers like it exist.

For example, the October Toy Auction included It was released in the a 53-year-old Arova-Porsche 212 skibob. Where late 1990s by Foxdata else could you find one, let alone buy one? It’s as part of a range essentially a bike with skis instead of wheels of four different that you can use as an alternative to skiing or designs including snowboarding. Only 200 were produced.

Desert Storm, Chrome The Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob was a collaboration Leopard, Red Rain, between Arova, an established skibob maker, and and Purple Forest. car manufacturer Porsche. Made in 1970, it was It’s believed Foxdata designed t fit in the trunk of your Porsche 911. produced around 800 Again thanks to Porsche’s involvement, the skibob controllers across the Nintendo 64 Foxdata Silver has front and rear shock strut suspension and four designs. It was Leopard customised wired controller, £700-£1,000. seating for two adults. purchased as a present for the vendor when A few examples have been sold at auction as well first released. Anything Nintendo, whether modern as privately but Arova-Porsche 212 Skibobs rarely or retro, is gaining traction among collectors. come to market, hence its £4,000-£6,000 estimate.

So, for the ultimate festive gift scour auction Skibobs - a contraction of ‘ski’ and ‘bobsled’ - were catalogues1 And if you’re inspired to sell your own developed in the late 1960s as a new method of retro collectables or antiques pop down to free skiing. They were designed to help people with valuation events held at St John’s Knutsford Church disabilities or those lacking leg or knee strength to Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 enjoy the slopes. Early versions had front and rear 6DH. Upcoming dates include October 27th and skis called ‘feet’, and the front foot is steerable via November 24th, 11am-1pm. Alternatively, the handlebars. email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call Skibobbing quickly caught on and remains popular.

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There are annual championships and modern skibobs are remarkably advanced. They can reach speeds of more than 120mph in skilled hands.

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nheritance Tax, often regarded as the UK’s most hated tax, has been making the headlines recently with the news that the government expects to raise £7.2bn of it in 2023/2024. Despite only affecting a relatively small number of people with just 3.73% of deaths resulting in a tax charge, it is likely to figure prominently in the major parties’ manifestoes at the next election. In this article, we offer a brief introduction to the tax and at the same time consider some simple tax planning that can be undertaken.

Inheritance tax of 40% is due on a person’s estate, that is, the property which is left on their death. No inheritance tax is due on the first £325,000 of a person’s estate. There is a further tax-free allowance of £175,000 if the family home is left to your children or grandchildren.

While this ‘nil rate band’ may in the past have sheltered most people from inheritance tax, the increase of house values over many years has contributed to increasing numbers being caught out by the tax.

Assets transferred between spouses or civil partners are exempt from inheritance tax. This means that anything you leave to your spouse or civil partner will not be subject to inheritance tax. Unfortunately, this exemption will not apply if you and your partner aren’t either married or in a civil partnership so the surviving partner could end up with a hefty inheritance tax bill.

If your children are sufficiently well provided for, then leaving your estate to your grandchildren might be a useful way to reduce the overall inheritance tax bill. Rather than leaving your estate to your children who then leave it to their children, skipping a generation and making your grandchildren beneficiaries means that inheritance tax will only be paid once. Trusts can be set up if the grandchildren are too young to

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own the property themselves.

Gifts made before a person’s death can also potentially be caught by inheritance tax.

However, there are several useful exemptions that apply to gifts. The most useful gifts which will not be subject to inheritance tax are: • Any gifts made more than seven years before a person dies (there is a sliding percentage scale according to how long you live for after you have made the gift, eg if you survive between 5 to 6 years the rate of tax is 16%).

• Gifts of up to £3,000 can be made each tax year • Gifts of up to £5,000 can be made by a parent on their child’s marriage or civil partnership.

Giving to charity is another useful way of reducing your inheritance tax bill. Any amounts that you leave to charity in your will is not subject to inheritance tax. Additionally, if the amounts donated to charity make up at least 10% of a person’s estate, the inheritance tax rate is reduced from 40% to 36%.

This is just a very short introduction to inheritance tax and some simple ways that the tax bill can be reduced or even eliminated.

Planning ahead is vitally important and making a will is usually the first step to be taken.

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Charity News

CELEBRATING OUR 2023 COLLECTION! In partnership with St Ann’s Hospice, JustHelping ran their most successful Christmas Tree Collection to date in January 2023. Through collecting and recycling 5,270 Christmas trees across Stockport, Trafford, Salford and Manchester, the Collection raised £63,078.99 for fifteen local charities in the area.

A huge thank you to Amazon whose depot in Trafford provided 67 vans helping to collect 4245 Christmas trees. Also, volunteers from MAG Airport, Cardinal Global Logistics, Vodafone and Argyle NW Construction who were instrumental in helping to collect the trees. Argyle NW Construction also sponsored hot breakfasts for all volunteers across the collection daysthank you so much!

Thank you to Manchester City Council and Diocese of Salford who allowed us to chip all trees at Wythenshawe Park and Wardley Hall where the chippings were then reused by the parks aiding their grounds maintenance.

Mark at Spectrum Plants was, as always, immensely generous in providing his tree chipper at Wythenshawe Park. Thank you also to Bridgewater Tree Services who were similarly generous providing a chipper and team at Wardley Hall.

We would also like to thank Salford Red Devils, Unagi, JP & Brimelow, Snapes Estate Agents and Famous Henry’s for sponsoring our marketing materials.

Fourteen local charities and community groups involved in the collection also benefitted from donations!

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Plans for 2024!

We have grown again for 2024 and will be collecting in all areas of Stockport, Trafford, Manchester and Salford! We are so excited to welcome Francis House Children’s Hospice who will join St Ann’s Hospice as the beneficiary partners of the event.

We are honoured to be able to work with both St Ann’s and Francis House Hospice to aid them to continue the incredible work and support that they provide to the people of Greater Manchester and its communities in their times of need.

We have an abundance of volunteer roles on offer. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, then you can be out and about collecting trees or helping to chip them. If you’d rather keep warm, we have several crucial administrative roles across the weekend based in Wythenshawe Park.

The collection runs from Thursday 11th through to Sunday 14th January 2024. Pencil those dates in! If you are interested in getting involved, please email mcrcollection@just-helping.org.uk If you are not available to volunteer, then simply registering your tree, leaving a generous donation and sharing our event greatly helps! https://just-helping.org.uk/register-tree

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Christmas 2023

Saturday 9th December 11.00am Community Carols in the Park at Oak Meadow.

Join all Cheadle Hulme’s churches in a joint service.

Followed by hot drinks and mince pies.

All Saints Parish Church (Church of England) Sat 16 Dec: Christingle Messy Church 4pm Sun 17 Dec: Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm Christmas Eve: Crib Service 4pm, & Midnight Communion 11.30pm Christmas Day: Family Communion 10.00am Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church Sun 10 Dec: Community Carols 6.30pm Sat 23 Dec: Christingle Service 4pm Christmas Eve: Carol Service 10.30pm Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church Sun 3 Dec: Christingle Service 10.30am Mon 11 Dec: Service of Light to remember those we have lost 2pm Sun 17 Dec: Lessons and Carols 10.30am Christmas Eve: Holy Communion 10.30am Chelwood Baptist Church Sun 17 Dec Carol Service 10.30am Christmas Eve: Christingle Service 10.30am & Midnight reflection 11.30pm Emmanuel (Church of England) Sun 3 Dec: All Age Toy Service 10.30am Sun 10 Dec: Blue Christmas - for all who find Christmas hard 5pm Sun 17 Dec: Carol Service 7.30pm Christmas Eve: Christingle Service 4pm & Midnight Communion 11.30pm Christmas Day: All Age Communion Service 10.30am

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Grove Lane Baptist Church Sun 10 Dec: Toy Service 10.45am Sun 17 Dec: Carol Service 6.30pm Thurs 21 Dec: Longest Night Service 7.30pm (for an hour) Christmas Eve: Café Carols 10.45am & Waiting for Christmas 11.30pm Christmas Day: Christmas Morning Worship 10.45am Ivy Church Christmas Eve: Carol and Christingle Service 4pm Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Meetings every Sunday 11am (including Christmas Eve) St Andrews (Church of England) Sun 10 Dec: Christingle Service 4pm Sun 17 Dec: Carol Service 6.30pm Christmas Eve: Nativity (children please come dressed up as an angel, shepherd, or wise man) 10.30am & Crib Service 4pm Christmas Day: All Age Service followed by shortened Holy Communion 10.30am St Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Christmas Eve: Vigil Mass 6pm (with a children’s Nativity at 5.30pm) & Midnight Mass 10pm (Carols starting at 9.30pm) Christmas Day: Christmas Day Mass 11am

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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

Baby Massage & More, Meet & Massage and Mother & Baby Yoga - Lushtums

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!”

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 10.30 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 children@standrewscheadlehulmeorg.uk

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.

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

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Awards Season Kicks off With a Bang for Cheadle Hulme Dental Our team attended the Clinical Dentistry Awards and the Stockport Business Awards recently, and we are delighted to announce that we were winners at both.

The Clinical Dentistry Awards 2023 We have not entered these awards before so were honoured to have been shortlisted in all four categories that we entered. We were delighted to be sharing the room with some of the most amazing dental practices and dental professionals in the UK, and were judged on specific clinical cases, which showcase the amazing level of dentistry we do here.

Therefore, we are delighted to announce that we picked up two Highly Commended awards for Best Implant Practice North and Best Overall Clinical Practice North.

The Stockport Business Awards 2023!

For these awards, we were shortlisted in the category Most Promising Young Business. We were completely honoured to share the room with some of the most successful businesses in the Stockport area and are proud to announce that we also won this award. It was really nice to be recognised as a successful business, rather than just a dental practice.

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Cheadle Hulme Dental & Cosmetics, 20a Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AB

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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

Pre-School Swimming

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. Call Laura 07795 484494 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

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.

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.

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.

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Club News

THE COMPETITIVE YEAR AT BRAMHALL GOLF CLUB

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Janet Jones took top spot in the Mr Presidents for Ladies Day and Laura Tongue won the Gold Medal Final adding her name to the honours board for the first time.

Sunday 17th September Janet Jones brought Knock Out Finals Day to Bramhall.

Competitors battle it out through various rounds throughout the season culminating in a few worthy finalists playing to be crowned champions and immortalise their name amongst the honour’s boards.

The Scratch Knockout – Linda McKenzie Charlie Bradley triumphed over Josh Taylor to take the win.

The Victory Knockout - Was won by John Hill who overcame +2 handicapper Liam Mann.

The Quiach (Pairs Knockout) was won by Jake Denerley-Jones and Will Holmes who beat Jake Foster and Craig Tinto.

The Ladies Singles saw Helen Phillips take the spoils over Caroline McGeorge. Caroline a single figure handicap golfer carded her career 8th hole in one this year at Bramhall’s Par 3 12th.

The Ladies Foursomes Knockout winners were Ali Hicks and Claire Fitzpatrick who overcame Rosemarie Horton and Kath Kirwan.

Finally the Mixed Knockout was won by Carolyn and Peter Eadsforth who beat Andy Giles and Vicky Snape.

Congratulations to all competition winners throughout the year. Let’s hope for a mild winter and some good winter fun on the course.

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Daniel Hayes, Bramhall’s rising star shot the courses lowest ever recorded Gross score in May. Daniel carded a very impressive Gross 62 which included 8 birdies and no bogies.

Daniel Hayes In June Joe Kirwan won our Course Record 62 coveted Captains Weekend competition which is one of the few majors played over 36 Holes.

Stuart Wilkinson who joined Bramhall in 2021, has been putting in the hours of practice over the last twelve months and managed to take Captain’s Day 23 the spoils in the Presidents Joe Kirwan Weekend Competition, pipping 2nd place Mike Wright by 1 point over the 36 holes with a fantastic second 18 of 40 points helping secure the victory.

Bramhall’s growing lady’s section is equally competitive with some impressive golf played Pres Day 23 Stuart Wilkinson amongst them this year.

Linda McKenzie finished top of the leaderboard on Lady Captains Day with Carol Coulson taking the crown on Mr Captain for ladies’ day.

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TIPS TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

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ots of us have had the same decorations for Christmas for years. Here are some tips to elevate your festive décor this year and make a different look for yourselves and visitors.

If you edit what you have, use them in unexpected places, forage for berries and greenery and dig out some ribbons, it will look gorgeous and unique.

Move things around – put your wreath on an internal window, better still if you have 3 for one room. You can add dried orange slices and lots of greenery from a woodland ramble. You could gather twigs together and tie with brown string in the middle and entwine ferns and some tree decorations on them to hang in your window.

Create a wow entrance – that garland that’s usually on your mantel, drape it down the stairs with pine cones, acorns, berries and a long ribbon to add glamour. It’s OK if it only goes half way up, you could add a star at the top of it and it will look like it’s meant to stop there. You could gather small bowls of red berries, small kraft wrapped boxes tied with white string and candles (battery operated there) to complete a fantastic entrance that will have you excited to come home or welcome visitors.

Add lights inside – they’re not just for the Christmas tree. You can never have enough lights. I start at the plug socket and see where

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it takes me. Over and under books, pictures and around door frames.

The Christmas Table – we can’t forget the dining table. You can dress it for the whole season and add to it as you go. A theme is lovely, perhaps woodland

with greenery and cinnamon sticks and red berries dotted through. Maybe maximalism with large baubles bedded on cotton wool and twigs.

Whatever your style, give yourself lots of time and you’ll have so much fun. The children can definitely get involved finding and making things to tie in. Have an afternoon spray painting or making pom poms, it’s a memory they’ll cherish.

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uring the winter the colder days and darker nights naturally force us to spend more time indoors. This means we are likely to spend time interacting with other people which can lead to a sense of loneliness and isolation.

Use technology to connect, if you can. FaceTime or Zoom calls with family and friends are a great way to stay connected with loved ones. In many cases they are free to use too. Making arrangements to have a video call on a specific day and time of the week will be something to look forward to and plan for. You could arrange a call after a favourite TV programme, sporting event or film to share and discuss the content or results. Figures show that internet use among older people is increasing, however this group are still less likely to use the internet than their younger counterparts, with nearly four million people over 65 having never used the internet (Age UK 2018). Research also highlights that people who do not use the internet are more likely to feel isolated from others; this is particularly so for those who are less mobile. If you don’t have the technology but are interested in becoming connected in this way Age UK has a variety of different digital inclusion projects, including one-to-one support, classroom based services and community awareness sessions.

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to help. If there are people around you who you can talk to, it can be a good idea to talk about your feelings. This might seem like a difficult conversation to have, but actually talking is often the best way to start feeling better. Talking to someone you know could let them try and help you, while they may not necessarily have the answer it can make you feel listened to and often an outside perspective can really help. Talking to people is a great way to relive old memories and remind you of all the positive things in your life. If there isn’t anyone you can talk to you could take advantage of services that tackle loneliness. Age UK’s Telephone Friendship Services allows you to sign up for a free weekly friendly call. It can be a great way to speak to someone new. The Silver Line also offers weekly calls to people aged 55 and over. This is a free service for people looking to have a chat with a friendly and supportive volunteer.

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Beef short ribs with a Bourbon BBQ sauce This is a real winter warmer – it’s really easy and uses a relatively cheap cut of beef to make it a great addition to your arsenal. I’ve cooked this for family and also for a bit of a do. The quantity here is for 4 but it’s really easy to multiply up (or down) The big supermarkets don’t usually stock beef short ribs but your butcher will be able to get them for you and Waitrose normally has them.

Beef short ribs with a Bourbon BBQ sauce.

4 chunky beef short ribs – beware the packs sometimes have a big one and a little one hiding.

5 sticks of celery roughly chopped, a big carrot halved an onion halved and some fresh parsley (this is for the braise and will be chucked away after so don’t waste time being neat) Put all the above ingredients into a large pan and cover with water. (I have done it with Coke (original not sugar free) and it was good too) Bring it up to the boil then reduce to a small simmer, put the lid on and leave it for about 3 hours. When the meat is falling off the bones lift it out and throw away the veg (you could strain the liquid to make a stock if you wanted to) In the meantime make the sauce: Good glug of olive oil 2 onions sliced 15cm piece of fresh ginger (I quite often 32 | SKCheadle Hulme & Cheadle - December 2023/January 2024

used the jars of grated ginger from the Asian supermarket in which case 2 teaspoons) 5 cloves of garlic crushed 300g brown sugar 100ml soy sauce 4 tbsps red wine vinegar 500ml tomato ketchup 2 tbsp tomato paste 200ml bourbon whiskey Fry the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes on a medium heat – you want them to soften not fry. Add the ginger and garlic and after a couple of minutes add the rest of the ingredients then leave if to bubble nicely for a few minutes.

At this point I usually put the ribs into a small roasting tray and pour over the sauce and it waits until I’m ready to serve.

When you’re 30 minutes away from wanting to serve put the oven on to 220c (gas 7) and when it’s come up to heat put the roasting tin in and cook for 20 mins.

I normally serve this with baked potatoes and some peas and corn.

A nice Malbec would be good as would a robust beer.

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Mindset Advice

DISAPPOINTMENT REQUIRES ADEQUATE PLANNING The seasons mean different things to different people, and everyone probably has a favourite for their own reasons.

Today I want to talk about one of my favourite quotes: “Disappointment requires adequate planning” I find myself saying it all the time to clients dealing with some form of dispute or fall out.

It means that we are only ever disappointed when our expectations of any particular outcome are not met, i.e. disappointment is generated within, it cannot happen TO us.

A quick fix would be to adjust our expectations down, and therefore not feel such disappointment…

But in reality, expecting much less from the world and everyone in it is a fairly negative and sad way to live.

The way to use this statement positively is to consider the anticipated situation or event, then realistically, and without emotional interference, predict the most probable outcome.

If we adjust our expectations in line with reality, we will still be pleasantly surprised if the outcome is better than expected, but if it is not, we cannot be disappointed.

For example: If you parents have disappointed you many times, to continually expect them to be better, kinder, more supportive or more helpful than they have ever been will lead to perpetual disappointment. This is avoidable.

There are some “life coaches” that insist we cut all “toxic” people from our lives, surrounding ourselves exclusively with those who adore us and bring only joy… The more realistic coaches among us know that all humans have limitations, none are perfect.

Everyone has their own stresses and struggles, many of them private. People are all different too, so judging people by your own values and principles and holding them to account will mean you are often disappointed and your life may become a lonely place.

It is perfectly reasonable to tell people what you need and expect from them, but if they are incapable of meeting your needs, you don’t have to cut them out. You can of course, but you don’t HAVE to. It is possible to remodel your

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expectations of your loved ones to fit with reality and keep them in your life.

It changes things of course, and you may find you are less willing to give as much of yourself to them too, but the moment you stop needing them or depending on them, your disappointment fades.

Your mum might become more of a friend that you still love and care for but accept won’t ever be your spiritual guide or rock of support, and that might be okay. You will find that guidance and support from other sources if you need it.

It’s probably healthier if we don’t expect a mum who would take a bullet for us whilst doing our laundry, housekeeping and being available for childcare 24/7, oh, and being rich and generous too...

So, for homework, I suggest that with kindness and love, you re-evaluate your expectations of those around you, aligning them with factual information rather than hope and wishful thinking.

Let go of any ideals about what these relationships “should be” and accept them for what they actually are. Then you decide what you expect from them and crucially, what you are willing to put into them.

The irony of this is, often, these relationships improve after such an expectations adjustment.

It’s not an exact science, but the combination of your reduced disappointment and them being unburdened by your expectations, seems to trigger them to make more effort and lean in to the relationship more.

It may not happen, but either way, you’ll feel better by realistically aligning your expectations, so it’s a win win.

So, whilst this isn’t intended to be a seasonal article, following the advice will certainly help keep Christmas (a time rife with fallouts) a little more merry on the whole.

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aving recently been taken to see the ‘Barbie’ movie by my daughter (I did secretly find it fun and thought provoking), it led me to think about shoes and their impact on women’s and men’s bodies.

There are many challenges to our bodies from footwear, especially if we spend long periods in high heels or badly fitting shoes.

High heels always look amazing in their design and how they change the contour of our legs and posture.

Wearing high heels for short periods of time is never usually an issue however if worn all day, every day, problems may ensue. There are postural and mechanical changes that happen, the calves shorten as do the hamstrings and anterior hip muscles. The curves of the spine become exaggerated.

These changes can create aches and pains as the muscles tire and the joints become inflamed as they have to function differently.

Alternatively if you go from wearing high heels a lot to suddenly changing to flat shoes or bare feet the shortened areas have to try to open out and other aches and pains can develop!

If you put your foot into a tight or ill-fitting shoe – it creates local mechanical issues within the foot. The discomfort may then make you alter how you hold your foot and walk. This again can give local pain or pains in other areas of the foot and spine as function changes.

People can experience a wide range of symptoms from footwear.

• Big toe joints can become stiff and painful from getting squashed or taking too much weight from being in high heels.

• The balls of the feet can similarly be affected.

• The arches of the feet can have ‘plantar fasciitis’ – pain down the arch of the feet.

• The achilles tendon can become painful from being over-stretched after it has been in a shortened state with high heels and then asked to lengthen in flat shoes.

• Calves/hamstrings and fronts of the pelvis can become very tight and painful if in high shoes consistently or particularly if people suddenly go into flat shoes.

• The lower back, mid back or neck can becomevery painful adapting to postural changes.

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• You can even become prone to headaches!

It would be a huge shame to take glamour out of our shoe collection so as with most things in life, a variety of footwear is probably ideal.

Make sure you have great sport footwear suited to whatever sport you play.

Get your foot size checked and ask advice on styles to suit your feet.

Wear high heels for special occasions but keep a flatter pair handy to swap into – always great for parties avoiding dancing for long periods in heels. As the night goes on no-one notices what is on our feet!

The recent trend for glamorous trainers are a great alternative to heels. They can now be worn with lovely dresses as well as trousers.

It actually isn’t good to wear totally flat shoes all the time, either a wedge or small heel is also a good alternative.

The main thing is continue enjoying your shoes – they add individual character and glamour to our outfits!

In Bramhall we are lucky enough to have three brilliant shoe shops with owners and staff that are more than happy to give advice and check the fit, so you end up with the perfect pair.

Arnouts for some fabulous shoes that provide style, glamour, and comfort. www.arnouts.co.uk Footcare for those with needs for extra comfort but still style. www.footcarestockport.co.uk Jim Hall Sports for fantastic and well-fitting sports footwear. www.jimhallsports.co.uk Here at Bramhall Osteopathic Practice, we are always happy to offer advice and treatment if you develop any aches and pains!

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Cheadle Library Ashfield Road Cheadle SK8 1BB E: cheadle.library@stockport. gov.uk T: 0161 217 6009 Opening Hours Monday 10 – 5pm. Tuesday & Thursday 10 - 7pm, WEDNESDAY CLOSED, Friday 10 – 5pm Saturday 10 – 4 pm

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) www.mary-robinson.org.uk Local Councillors Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North Yvonne Guariento (Lab) 07704 446043 Jilly Julian (Lib. Dem) 07537 874318 David Mellor (Lab) 07881586811 Cheadle Hulme South Helen Foster-Grime (Lib. Dem) 0161 439 4010 Keith Holloway (Lib. Dem) 07881 386347 Mark Hunter (Lib. Dem) 0161 486 0334 Cheadle & Gatley Graham Greenhaigh (Lib. Dem) 07925 989168 Ian Hunter (Lib. Dem) 07939 501557 Tom Morrison (Lib. Dem) 07398 676809

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BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH PILATES! If exercising outdoors in the cold isn’t something you’re willing to do, how about joining a Pilates Class? But before you jump into Pilates exercises, you might want to take a moment to gain a little insight into what Pilates is (and isn’t), and what makes it unique. Pilates really is a beginner-friendly fitness system. Indeed, the adaptability of Pilates exercises for different body types and fitness levels is one of its primary benefits.

If you’re wondering whether Pilates is right for you, it’s important to consider what it is you’re aiming to achieve.

Strengthening your core can help alleviate pain and discomfort in the lower back while developing whole-body strength could improve your performance in another sport or physical activity. If you’re looking for a low-impact exercise that can promote overall health, weight loss, and weight management, Pilates may serve your needs.

You’re bound to get stronger, improve your balance, and increase your awareness of your body and how it moves as a result.

Matwork Classes The most popular and easily accessible form of Pilates is matwork. This more traditional form of Pilates has developed to incorporated the use of equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

Reformer on the Mat using the Pilates Resistance Tube This a challenging and physically demanding form of matwork. When transferring the reformer exercises on to the mat, effectively removing the support or resistance of the machine a whole new repertoire of exercises emerges. In some cases, the exercises become more challenging because the body no longer has the assistance

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of the spring and reformer frame, but in other cases the exercises become easier when they are performed on the stable surface of the mat.

In most cases the exercises become significantly more challenging as the weight of the legs are no longer supported by the springs and the foot bar.

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

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

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

Attending regular Pilates classes can help you develop good postural habits and a strong core.

So, whichever version of Pilates you choose, remember Pilates is for life and can be life changing!

To find a qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher www.jules-pilates-alderleyedge.co.uk

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