SK Cheadle Hulme & Cheadle October 2023

Welcome to the October / November issue of SK Cheadle Hulme & Cheadle. As we enter the wonderful season of Autumn we have a jam-packed issue full of great articles and plenty of events to keep you out and about.

Hanson’s are back again with a wonderful Ming treasure found far from its Chinese home. It’s up for auction this month and could reach £100k or more. Check out Under the Hammer on page 12.

Our Interior design expert Sharon has been inspired by a week in Catalonia. Looking into the wonderful use of tiles in homes, hallways, kitchens and bathrooms (along with making the perfect Patatas Bravas). The full story is on page 40.

Grab a cuppa and enjoy the read.

Cheers Simon

This month

In Stitches

Page 34

Simon Hemsley

SK Magazines

T: 07952 005518 E: simon@skmagazines.co.uk www.skmagazines.co.uk

Contents

Welcome - Page 3

Events / News - Pages 5,6 ,8 & 10

Under the Hammer – Page 12

Wellbeing Pilates – Page 14

Club News – Page 16

Food & Drink – Page 18

Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 24

Financial Matters – Page 26

Community Care - Page 28

Mind Matters – Page 30

Garden Talk – Page 32

In Stitches – Page 34

Health & Wellbeing – Page 36

Community Index – Page 38

Interior Design – Page 40

Ad Index - Page 42

To advertise in any of the SK Magazines. please contact Simon Hemsley on 07952 005518 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from the website www.skmagazines.co.uk.

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EVERY MONDAY: THE LINDOW SINGERS

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

75th Anniversary Season. 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 07887 950298

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? We always keen to attract new members, especially string and brass players. If you enjoy playing music and would like to join a friendly orchestra, please contact: Rosemary Jones 01625 529313 or Lawrence Beard 01625 572324. 7.45 pm 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

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Delicious lunch at The Deanwater Hotel. 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: 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

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

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 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: 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 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

EVERY WEDNESDAYS: (DURING TERM TIME) COMMUNITY CAFÉ

open 9am-2pm serving breakfast and lunches. All Hallows Church, allhallows.cheadle@gmail.com Tel: 0161 428 9121   Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00-1.00 www.allhallows-church.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING: BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES

Contact Adrian 07709 910256

EVERY WEDNESDAY: TODDLERS

Contact: 0161 485 1605 for details

EVERY WEDNESDAY: THE LAURENCE SINGERS call Cliff on 01625 527204 www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT ART GUILD

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

For more information go to www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk or Email: sixdennett@aol.com

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY

PROBUS CLUB OF STOCKPORT SOUTH contact Chris Ward 0161 483 5174 or e.mail: chrisward@vistech.plus.com

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY:

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 with a view to joining our U3A. Starts 2pm. Contact: Neil Rackham, admin@ chu3a.org.uk Website: www.chu3a.org.uk

support and care

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.comcontact@stockportartguild.com

EVERY THURSDAY: LADYBROOK SINGERS

Contact: 07777 646828 www.ladybrooksingers.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY:

QUIZ NIGHT AT THE JOLLY SAILOR

Free entry and prizes to be won from 9pm. 218 Bramhall Lane, Stockport. SK3 8TE.

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

SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST): AMNESTY

INTERNATIONAL STOCKPORT GROUP

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

Contact: bestfootforward@breastcancercare.org.uk or phone 0345 0771893. For further details go to www.breastcancercare.org.uk/bestfootforward

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. The local meeting in Cheadle Hulme is open to such family members from across Stockport and the surround area. Please phone the Helpline 0800 0086 811 for a Group contact number before attending a meeting as Groups are still adjusting to Government and venue guidelines.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.

Can Anyone Wear an Invisible Hearing Aid?

Invisible hearing aids, also known as Invisiblein-Canal (IIC) or Completely-in-Canal (CIC) hearing aids, are designed to be very discreet and fit deep inside the ear canal, making them virtually invisible to others. These types of hearing aids are custom-made to fit the individual’s ear canal, which means they can be a suitable option for many people with hearing loss.

Here are some factors that may determine whether an invisible hearing aid is suitable:

1. Ear Canal Size and Shape: The size and shape of a person’s ear canal play a significant role in determining whether an invisible hearing aid can be comfortably and securely fitted. Some individuals may have ear canals that are too small or too irregularly shaped for this type of hearing aid.

2. Degree of Hearing Loss: Invisible hearing aids are typically designed for mild to moderate hearing loss. If someone has a severe or profound hearing loss, they may require a more powerful hearing aid that may not be suitable for an invisible design.

3. Ear Health and Anatomy: Conditions such as chronic ear infections, excessive earwax, or abnormal ear anatomy may limit the use of these devices.

4. Lifestyle and Preferences: Some people may prefer more visible hearing aids with larger controls, while others value the discreet nature of invisible hearing aids.

5. Manual Dexterity: Invisible hearing aids are small and can be more challenging to handle, insert, and remove, especially for individuals with limited manual dexterity.

It’s important for anyone considering a hearing aid to undergo a thorough hearing evaluation and consultation with an audiologist or hearing healthcare professional. They can assess your specific needs, ear anatomy, and hearing loss characteristics to determine the most appropriate type of hearing aid for you. They can also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of invisible hearing aids and help you make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances. We are now offering a risk free money back guarantee on Invisible Hearing Aids at Hear Pure in Cheadle. Call for a free appointment on 01625 403440

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 30TH SEPTEMBER:

CHESHIRE SINFONIA

Debussy - Prélude à L’après-midi d’un faune and Bizet - Symphony in C 7.30pm - St Michael’s Parish Church, Bramhall SK7 2PG. Tickets available on the door, or by phoning 07967 852986.

WED 4TH - SAT 7TH OCTOBER: BROOKDALE

THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE VICAR OF DIBLEY’

Based on the much-loved BBC sitcom, this stage adaption brings a selection of the best episodes to the Brookdale. Curtain up 7:30pm (Sat matinee 2pm) book online www.thebrookdaleclub.com

THE BROOKDALE CLUB, Bridge Lane, Bramhall SK7 3AB.

SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER:

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Stockport Symphony Orchestra’s season opens with an exciting programme: Shostakovich Festive Overture - Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue - Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 Conductor Philip Ellis, piano soloist Martin James Bartlett 7.30pm Stockport Town Hall. Tickets £15, Concessions £13, Full time students up to 21 £5, accompanied children under 16 free of charge www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER: CHEADLE

HULME GARDENING AND SHOW SOCIETY

Coffee Morning & Plant Sale, 10 – 12pm at the Parish Rooms, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7JB. Plants, Books, Jigsaws, Cards, Cakes and a Raffle. Admission £1.50 includes refreshments www.cheadlehulmegardenandshowsociety.org.uk

T:-0161 485 4322

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER: CHEADLE

HULME MARKET

in the shopping centre, held every 3rd Saturday of the month.  These markets raise money for various charities. So far we have raised over £3.700.00 for 3 different charities.  Starts 10am till 4pm. 3 hours free parking.  Also Saturday 18th November.

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER: ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

10am to 4pm, Admission Free at THE BROOKDALE CLUB, Bridge Lane, Bramhall SK7 3AB

Large Free Car Park (behind the Club) Refreshments.

SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER: COOL CLASSICS WITH THE MAIA SINGERS AND THE KEMS MACCLESFIELD CONCERT BAND

The concert will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church at 7.30pm. It will feature the Maia Singers and the KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band. The theme of the evening is “Cool Classics” and will include music by Gershwin, Offenbach and Handel as well as light choral classics by the Maia Singers. The concert is in support of Just Ice – Poynton (THERE WILL BE A FREE ICE CREAM FOR ALL IN THE INTERVAL) For more info www.justicepoynton.org for more information. Tickets are available from Greetings Card Shop in the Village Square and cost £12 (just £3 for children under 14) and will also be available at the door on the night. See also bwrotary.org

SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER: CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE

10am – 12.30pm at Bramhall Methodist Church community hub. Free admission and refreshments available. Supportting local and national charities.

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM

STOCKPORT TOWN HALL: CHOPIN AND SHOSTAKOVICH

Stockport Symphony Orchestra conducted by Agata Zajac with piano soloist Warren MailleySmith play:Panufnik Katyn Epitaph, Chopin Piano concerto No 1, Shostakovich Symphony No 5. Tickets £15, Concessions £13, Full time students up to 21 £5, accompanied children under 16 free of charge www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk

SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER – FRIDAY

19TH JANUARY STOCKPORT ART GUILD –ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Art exhibition with a variety of events. Stockport Art Gallery

SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023 –CHESHIRE CHORALE

Bach - Mass in B minor. 7.30pmSt Michael’s Parish Church, Bramhall SK7 2PG. Tickets available on the door, or by phoning 01969 667033

Marvel at Ming treasure found far from its Chinese home

Chinese treasures never cease to amaze me and another example has taken my breath away thanks to its grace, symmetry - and the fact that it dates back to Tudor times.

The remarkable circa 1560 find is so important it could achieve £100,000 at auction. I rarely see oriental items from the Tudor period so to come across a piece of furniture made by a Chinese craftsman during the Ming Dynasty period of 1368-1644 is breathtaking.

The Banzhuo side table, which is more than 400 years old, is made of huanghuali wood. It measures 94cm wide, 79cm high and 47cm deep and has a floating-panel construction supported by three dovetail transverse stretchers. This is an example of the finest Ming furniture, the pinnacle of table design. Items like this are mentioned in 16th Century

Chinese novels about life in grand houses. It’s regarded as an all-time classic by furniture historians and would have been owned by a highranking member of society, perhaps a government official or magistrate.

Banzhuo literally means ‘half table’ and is so-called for its size, which is half that of an ‘eight immortals table’. The banzhuo was mainly used for serving wine and food.

There is a similar table in London’s Victorian and Albert Museum and in the Central Academy of Arts

and Crafts in Beijing, China.

Despite its age, it displays minimal lines to suit modern interiors. The simplicity of the construction is breathtaking. It has mortise and tenon joints, which have been used by woodworkers for thousands of years.

The industrial revolution of the early Ming Dynasty led to a golden age in furniture design. Emperor Long Quing (15671572) lifted a ban on maritime trade which allowed huanghuali, a tropical hardwood, to be imported from South-east Asia.

Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera) translates to ‘yellow flower pear’. It is a slow-growing, smallto-medium-sized tree. With little supply of wood, the availability of furniture made from it is limited, adding to the table’s rarity

The wood itself is a thing of beauty. Its dense, beautifully-figured grain displays a broad range of colours from pale honey to rich mahogany. The finest huanghuali has a translucent shimmering surface with abstract figural patterns, including markings known as ‘ghost faces’.

The table will be offered in Hansons’ October 5-6 Fine Art Auction. Free antique valuations are available at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH on September 29 and October 27, 11am-1pm. For further dates email Janet Rawnsley: jrawnsley@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

Twitter: HansonsUK

Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK

Instagram: hansons_auctioneers

Hansons’ associate director Helen Smith with the Ming table.

The Ming dynasty table was made in a golden era of Chinese furniture production.

The unassuming table among other items in Hansons’ saleroom.

Jonathan Alcock started as a carpenter and undertaker in 1863, in a small workshop on the High Street. Later his sons John & George took over the business, and when John died in 1961 his son-in-law, Bob Parker became Managing Director. Now his son, Chris, and his wife and daughter are the current Directors. Chris has since retired but Barbara & Sarah continue the family businessalong with the team, they are here to help you make the right choice for you and your loved one. We promise that we will always carry out all of our services in a highly professional, respectful, dignified and thoughtful manner. We will be guided by you and your wishes and your religious and cultural beliefs.

2023 sees us expanding our staffing levels and planning for lots of exciting growth in the next few years.

Barbara & Sarah would like to invite you to join them on Friday October 13th 2023, 4pm – 7pm at our Cheadle office to celebrate our 160th year in business. Come along and meet the team, learn about our history and get a sneak preview of our future plans.

Please RSVP to adminteam@jasfunerals.co.uk or 0161 428 2097.

Brook House, Brook Road, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1PQ

0161 428 2097 - adminteam@jasfunerals.co.uk - www.jasfunerals.co.uk

This year we are proud to be celebrating 160 years of serving the local community as an independent family business. We are one of the oldest established firms in the Cheadle District.

IT’S ME TIME, SO MAKE TIME TO JOIN A PILATES CLASS!

The children are back at school so whether you are a parent or grandparent grab yourself some ME time. With more time on your hands now is the time to join a Pilates class. It’s well known that physically active can lead to a healthier and happier life.

Pilates is a great form of exercise and after a few sessions you will start to feel the benefits of regular exercise.

Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout…

In Pilates the quality of movement is more important than the quantity of repetitions. Correct breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.

It’s gentle…

Many of the exercises are performed lying on a mat, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing. Pilates is so safe; it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries. But it’s also challenging…

Pilates is also an extremely flexible exercise system. Pilates will help you develop a strong “core”. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine.

Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty from beginners to advanced.

Improves your posture…

Poor posture forms as a result of bad habit such as slouching at your desk and chair, which can eventually cause backache, neck ache, headache, etc. The bad habits will result in asymmetrical muscle development, where some muscles are weaker than others. Pilates can help to strengthen those underdeveloped muscles and get rid of bad posture.

Places no pressure on your knees and joints… Since Pilates consists of slow and controlled movement, there is minimal impact on your joints, so it’s ideal for those who cannot (or do not want to) take part in high-impact sports and exercises.

Pilates is for everyone…

It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, fit or out of shape, flexible or not, Pilates is one of a handful of exercises which can benefit everyone.

Pilates creates long, lean muscles and flexibility…

More conventional or traditional workouts are weight bearing and tend to build short, bulky musclesthe type most prone to injury. Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured. Flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.

So rather than saying you can’t do Pilates because you are not flexible enough, you should actually participate in Pilates exercises to improve your flexibility.

Pilates is for life and can be life changing, so take some me-time and join a Pilates class now!

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

FUNCTIONS AND MEETING ROOMS FOR HIRE

Are you looking for a venue for an upcoming celebration or perhaps a cosy intermit space for a small meeting. Bramhall Golf Club can offer that perfect space. Our Rowbotham suite, with outdoor balcony looking out over the course, can cater for up to 120 guests. With our small meeting room able to cater for up to 12 delegates in comfort (fully air conditioned). With modern facilities and a friendly modern feel to the bar this could be your perfect venue. We offer various packages and menu options with the option to custom your choices to your preference. We would love to help make your occasion one to remember. For further information or booking enquiries please call us on 0161 4396092 or email Officeadmin@bramhallgolfclub.com

Committee Room

Autumn Recipe

When autumn arrives I look forward to making some really warming recipes to share with friends. The following is a long slow cook perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. It isn’t complicated but does require a little bit of attention through the long simmer.

Rib ragout with pappardelle

–serves 6

1 large onion

3 sticks of celery

3 large carrots

50g butter

1 kg of baby back ribs

250g mushrooms

800ml beef stock

250g pappardelle

A little olive oil

Peel and chop the onion, celery and carrots. Melt the butter in a large deep casserole then add the ribs to brown slightly. Add the vegetables and cook over a medium heat for about 15 mins stirring from time to time til they are slightly softened. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the pan. Cook for another 5 mins before adding the stock.

Bring it to the boil and then turn down to a simmer and cook covered at a low bubble for 3 hours stirring every now and then. Take the lid off for the last half an hour to allow it to thicken slightly. Cook the pappardelle in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente then drain. Season with a little olive oil and black pepper. While the pasta cooks take the meat off the ribs and discard the bones. It should all slide off really easily. Stir the meat through the sauce and serve with the pappardelle.

A nice robust red wine will go down nicely with this.

I’ll

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 10.30Over 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

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

Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants

This was a recent case that we completed where we gave our patient the ability to chew and smile with confidence. The patient attended with failing upper and lower teeth that were loose and infected because of gum disease due to poor dental hygiene. All teeth were removed and a dual all on four procedure was carried out. The dental implants were placed immediately after the extractions and these implants were then used to support fixed bridges. A few months later, once the implants had settled the temporary teeth were removed and replaced with permanent ones.

This treatment has enabled the patient to chew without struggling and to smile with confidence, showing off his new teeth that were set up to create a natural look. If you would like to know about which options may be available to you, or if you would like to explore more treatments similar to this, then call us on 0161-486-0743. Book in for your complementary consultation at our multi-award winning, state of the art dental clinic, and let our A-Team start creating YOUR dream smile.

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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 - Saturday info@sophiedeeschoolofdance. co.uk 07799 750 575.

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.

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.

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 10.30Over 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.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE THE INCORPORATION OF A PROPERTY RENTAL BUSINESS

As interest rates push up mortgage repayments, owning a property with the intention of renting it is becoming a less profitable venture; particularly since the relief that individuals can claim for mortgage interest relief has been reduced in recent years. The outcome of this has been a decline in privately owned rented properties which was highlighted in a recent report by the CBRE which described that the UK rental market had shrunk by 400,000 homes since 2016. Some landlords have been considering incorporating their property portfolio to avoid the mortgage interest restrictions and in this article we consider the main tax issues arising on transferring and operating your property rental business through a company.

The first difficulty is the actual transfer of the properties to the company which will usually generate a tax charge. The individual will normally have to pay Capital Gains Tax based on the market value of the properties. A relief from this tax charge can apply in limited circumstances but this involves arguing that the individual spends sufficient time actively managing the properties, rather than just being a passive recipient of investment income.

Stamp Duty Land Tax will also be payable by the company on the transfer of the properties. Although there is an exemption for partnerships transferring property to a company, HMRC will expect a genuine partnership to exist to claim this relief. Joint ownership of property does not, in itself, create a partnership and you will need to show that each partner is actively involved in managing the properties. Ideally a partnership agreement would exist and the partnership would have been in existence for a number of years to reduce the risk of challenge by HMRC. Whilst individuals can be taxed at up to 45% on their rental profits, the rates of tax for a company are actually not considerably more

favourable due to the fact that there will be double taxation; first corporation tax is levied on the company at a rate of potentially 25%; and then again, tax will be due when the individual extracts the company’s rental profits as dividends. However, if the individual does not require all of their rental profits for their dayto-day needs, then a company can be useful to shelter the profits until they are needed in the future. If all the rental profits will be habitually drawn from the company, then incorporation will probably result in more tax being due overall. While the restriction of relief for mortgage interest has definitely been an incentive for some to incorporate their letting business, remember that individuals still can receive relief for their mortgage interest at the basic rate of 20% rather than at their highest rate of tax. While not ideal, this is still not too terrible when considering that a company may only be able to claim relief for the mortgage interest at 19%, From a taxation perspective, incorporating a property portfolio doesn’t always make financial sense, although individual circumstances may make it worthwhile for some. Of course, tax is only one issue that needs to be considered. The protection of limited liability and the relative ease of transferring shares are some of the reasons incorporation is still a viable option for many.

As always, you should speak with your accountant to better understand how your circumstances might be affected.

Peter Bevan Bevan & Co, Chartered Accountants peter@bevan.co.uk

FRIEND OR FOE

Increasingly individuals across the UK are meeting people online and building relationships with people they’ve never met in person. Whilst there are genuine friendships made this way and romances started, inevitably there are scammers who are looking to take advantage of online friendships, pretending to be interested in you so you will give them money. Age UK have included Befriending Fraud in their latest scam bulletin, to raise awareness of this subject and provide advice for those who are concerned about a loved one and what to do if you think you’ve been a victim of this type of fraud.

So, what should we look out for when striking up a friendship or romance?

Is it too good to be true? Your new friend’s online profile has very attractive photos. They are extremely attentive at the beginning of the friendship and seem to say all the right things. They may seem very keen to do anything for you, even more than your family. They don’t want you to tell others about your friendship and may persuade you not to talk to relatives or friends, telling you that others may be jealous or not understand.

Online, fraudsters will try to move your conversations away from reputable websites as soon as possible, so they can’t be monitored. They may suggest messaging through WhatsApp, text, email or other services, such as Google hangouts.

A trick fraudsters use is to promise they’ll video call you or come over to visit, but it never happens. They may claim they’re working abroad where there’s poor internet, or something has happened last minute so they can no longer

meet up. If they do arrange a video call, just because you see a face, it doesn’t mean it’s theirs.

It is only a matter of time before a befriending fraudster asks for money or gifts. It may not even seem a large amount. The reasons could be anything from not having enough money for food and medicine, to travel costs or taxes they need to pay to claim an inheritance. They may even offer you an investment opportunity. They could even persuade you to have your benefits paid into their account.

There is a stigma around befriending and romance fraud, especially with older people. We can remove this by embracing the fact that older people are still looking for love, friendship and company. Talking openly about new friendships with others removes the secrecy which often plays into fraudsters hands. Having awareness and knowledge will empower us all to make safe decisions online, whatever our age.

If you would like more information about scams and how to keep yourself or a loved one safe visit www.ageuk.org.uk or www.gov.uk

Karen Perry Founder, alice chilton In-Home Care Services www.alicechilton.com

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Next to Let Loose!

LET YOUR BAD HABITS FALL THIS AUTUMN

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

They all have positives and negatives, however you view them.

Winter has the unfair advantage of including Christmas, which probably makes it quite a few people’s favourite season. It was also given a popularity boost by Game of Thrones in recent times, as the whole programme was kind of about a really bad winter. It can be breathtakingly beautiful in the snow or heavy frost, and January is a great time for a reset, although no one actually sticks to New Year’s Resolutions. A major drawback is, it’s cold, really, really cold… and illness is rife; flu season is an annual joy we must endure. Fuel for heating is expensive too, so a fair few downers there.

Spring is for new beginnings and new life. Beautiful flowers and green shoots appear, whilst lambs and calves fill the fields. The weather starts to warm up too. People often piggyback on the new beginnings theme to start a new regime of health or fitness (again!), especially with summer just around the corner. I can’t think of anything particularly negative about spring other than the fact it’s often still cold and wet in Britain!

Summer is fairly simple. It’s hotter… (although not reliably so in Britain!). The days are long, meaning mornings and evenings are bright and it contains most of our holidays. I think, for these reasons, it probably has to to be most people’s favourite season. People find it easier to exercise and eat better when it’s warm too and the only real drawbacks are that it can be “too hot” from time to time, and also, if you have kids and a job - those 6-9 weeks are like spinning plates!

My personal favourite season is Autumn, somewhat of an underdog really. It isn’t boosted by containing a major holiday period like Summer, Christmas or Easter, and it has the drawback of the “back to school” blues, but the kids will feel this more than the adults most often (see above!).

I love the beauty and mystery of autumn, and the changes we see everywhere. Fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready for harvest and leaves on trees turn from a mere few shades of green to infinite shades of yellow, red and brown as the season progresses, before the leaves ultimately fall.

I have written a hypnosis called the “Tree of Life” in which the seasons accelerate, and the falling of the leaves represents letting go of unhelpful past memories, pain, hurt, upset and bad habits. It is one of the most popular ones I have ever created.

People seem to resonate with the metaphor of letting go, releasing and changing, just like the trees.  So, whatever your favourite season, your homework is to embrace the sentiment of autumn.

Imagine, in your mind, a tree full of leaves and then imagine that these leaves represent everything you want to let go of. Then, allow the seasons to accelerate and the leaves to fall, taking your bad habits with them.

You will then find yourself with a clean slate, and be ready to embrace whatever the future holds for you. Planning and preparing effectively will enable you to grow stronger and bolder than ever before, just like the trees.

HARDY GERANIUMS FOR EVERY SITUATION

A fabulous filler plant, easy to grow, long flowering and low maintenance, geraniums are a must for every garden. There are so many to choice from, but here are a few of the best.

Summer Colour

One of the most popular geraniums and rightly so, Geranium ‘Rozanne’ has striking large blue flowers with white centres and lovely mottled foliage. Happy in sun or part shade, its spreading habit makes it great ground cover, but do give it space. Most impressive of all is its amazingly long and late flowering period, from June right through to November.

Newer hybrids include ‘Azure Rush’ a more compact version of ‘Rozanne’ with paler blue flowers and a larger white centre and ‘Lilac Ice’, a less spreading hybrid with fresh light foliage and pale lilac pink flowers. Geranium ‘Dreamland’ is another lovely geranium with pale pink flowers that will keep the colour going from May to September.

Classic blues

‘Johnson’s Blue’ is another classically popular geranium, with delicate foliage and a mass of papery blue petals from May to August. Great under roses or shrubs, in full sun or part shade – too much shade can make it a bit leggy. Similar varieties include G. ‘Brookside,’ with masses of intense blue flowers, and its slightly bigger seedling and G. ‘Orion’, which has larger, more violet blue flowers, on stalks high above the foliage.

Shade lovers

The spring flowering geranium phaeum with their wands of small flowers and striking patterned foliage are great for a shady spot, amongst ferns and snowdrops.

Geranium phaeum ‘Black Widow’ is very stylish with its deep purple black flowers and beautiful

dark leaf markings. ‘Samobor’ is very similar, with slightly browner flowers and paler leaves. Or for something less somber, ‘Alba’ has airy sparkly white flowers, great for lighting up dark corners.

Other shade lovers include Geranium nodosum, which is perfect where little else grows and comes in pinks or white. Geranium macrorrhizum varieties such as hot pink G. ‘Bevan’s Variety’ are also great ground cover for shady spots.

Small and sweet

Compact, low growing (around 20cm high) with dainty flowers, geranium sanguineum varieties work well at the front of a border in smaller spaces. Geranium sanguineum (bloody cranesbill) has vivid magenta flowers from March until June while the similar ‘Tiny Monster’ has a mass of larger shocking pink flowers until late autumn. Softer sanguinium ‘Album’ with small pure white flowers May to June but the beautiful pale pink flowers of sanguineum var. striatum will keep going until August.

Show stoppers

The bigger and bolder Geranium psilostemon with its vibrant magenta flowers and purple black eyes is stunning, but needs space. It flowers from June to August and the leaves turn fiery red in Autumn. The hybrid, ‘Patricia’ has the same dark eye but is a brighter pink and slightly more compact (60cm high) and longer flowering. The rangier Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ has bright green early foliage and rich magenta flowers with a dark eye, again it needs space scrambling to a meter and flowers until September.

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Looking back to the Seventies

Recent warm weather has transported me back to the lovely warm summers of India, styles around Manchester remind me of the seventies and bringing the two together, it’s only right that I ask you to get ready to groove as we travel back to the swinging seventies, a time of bell-bottoms, disco tunes, and shiny stretch fabrics with an Indian twist.

The seventies was the era of transformation. It brought worldwide change, and India was no different. This postindependence period saw sewing become not just a skill but a path to selfexpression and empowerment for fashionistas, designers and artists.

In India, the seventies were all about blending Western fashion with traditional Indian styles. Bell-bottoms, tie-dye, and maxi dresses were all the rage, often given an Indian flair through local craftsmanship. The result? Outfits that were as unique as a snowflake in a disco blizzard.

Indian sewers always had a unique and colourful palette of fabrics to choose from for their natural fibres like cotton and silk. These remained popular but synthetic textiles started gaining ground as the western world demanded this for their own markets. Adding a dash of spice to seventies fashion, India introduced this fashion to their demographic through Bollywood.

Patchwork, block prints and hand embroidery have always been successful design traits in

India adding their own unique bohemian touch to traditional clothing. No two people wore the same garment. Indian artisans mixed and matched fabrics, creating exquisite pieces. Every saree, kurta, and shawl tells its own story.

For many, sewing was, and still is, a path to financial independence, especially in rural towns. Many households invested in sewing machines, empowering individuals to create clothing for their families or start small tailoring businesses.

The American Singer Sewing Machines were popular in India, but India has its own sewing machine champion, Usha, established in 1936, based on a Pfaff machine. These local brands offered reliable machines to homes and businesses across the nation.

Sewing in seventies India was a blend of global fashion and local tradition. It was a time when craftsmanship and modern style danced hand in hand. As we reminisce about this vibrant era, we celebrate the creativity, empowerment, and cultural fusion that made sewing in India during the seventies truly extraordinary. So, dust off your sewing machine and stitch a groovy blend of past and present, because the spirit of the seventies still inspires every stitch in India and beyond!

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ARE YOU OFF ON HOLIDAY? DON’T FORGET YOUR PRICKLE BALL!

The holiday season is now with us, we all disappear off to lovely locations and away from our normal routines. Lots of new and exciting things to do and hopefully, time to stop still and chill. However, these changes in routine can create a few unexpected aches and pains. The humble prickle ball can come in very handy to help manage these. It also fits easily into a bag or suitcase!

Some examples of its use are:-

1. Wearing flip-flops or no shoes for longer periods can create pains in the arches of the feet. The prickle ball can be gently rolled up and down or across the arch of the feet to help ease this. Simply stand with the ball under each foot and press into it and roll it. You can also fill a small water bottle with water and put it in the freezer. When this has frozen it can also be rolled under the feet. Very soothing.

2. Suddenly, doing lots of impact sports, football on the beach, tennis, golf, volleyball to name a few, can leave hips and lower backs a bit stiff afterwards. You can sit on the floor and roll the prickle ball deep into your hip muscles. Also lie on your back with your knees bent up and place it under your sacrum/base of your spine and gently rock your pelvis to ease it.

3. As well as the above mentioned activities, lying on sunbeds on our stomachs reading, or on your back with your head propped up, can aggravate your neck and shoulders. To help this, you can stand against a wall and place the

ball at the base of your neck and roll it up and down your spine. Similarly, you can lie on the floor with your knees bent up, place the prickle ball under your upper back and a small cushion under your head, reach your arms up and over your head and this lovely stretch opens up your upper back and helps relax the muscles up into your neck.

There are so many uses of the prickle ball, and in our picture, Conor is showing us one of his techniques.

The prickle ball can also be really useful for business trips, with lots of travel, change of beds/pillows, different work stations and stress, sometimes playing havoc with our spines.

We tend to recommend the 9/10cm option with medium prickles. You can get them from many sources, including, support@fitsupplies.co.uk www.fitphysical.co.uk the www.physic.co.uk or Amazon.

Enjoy your holidays and hopefully, the prickle ball helps!

Happy Prickling!!

Practice

My favourite and most transportable piece of fitness equipment has to be the prickle ball!

Jo Cheaney Bramhall Osteopathic

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.

Local MP

Mary Robinson (Conservative)

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Local Councillors

Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North

Yvonne Guariento (Lab)

07704 446043

Jilly Julian (Lib. Dem)

07537 874318

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Helen Foster-Grime (Lib. Dem)

0161 439 4010

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AROUND CHEADLE HULME

Cheadle Hulme Library

Mellor Road Cheadle Hulme

SK8 5AU

E: cheadlehulme.library@ stockport.gov.uk

T: 0161 217 6009

F: 0161 482 0796

Opening Hours

Monday 10am – 6pm. Tuesday 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 1pm - 4pm

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm

Sunday CLOSED

Cheadle Hulme Post Office

28 Mellor Road

Cheadle Hulme SK8 5AU

0161 485 1357

Opening Hours

9–5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9–12.30pm Saturday

Church Road Post Office

25 Church Road

Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JD

0161 485 3463

Opening Hours

7-7pm Mon – Friday, 7-1pm

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Cheadle Hulme Health Centre

Smithy Green Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 6LU

Tel: 0161 426 5844

Cheadle Hulme Medical Group

Bridge House Medical Centre

11 Ladybridge Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle SK8 5LL

Tel: 0161 983 5300

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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

Cheadle Post Office

2 Old Rectory Gardens

Cheadle SK8 1BY

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130 Stockport Road

Cheadle SK8 2DP

0161 428 2990

Opening Hours

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9–12.30pm Saturday

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1 -5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle. SK8 1BH

Tel: 0161 426 9090 –

0161 476 2299 (out of hours)

Adshall Road Medical Practice

97 Adshall Road, Cheadle. SK8 2JN

Tel: 0161 491 2292

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Cheadle High Street Dental Practice

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BE INSPIRED!

For this editorial, I’m sat in Girona airport waiting for a delayed flight home. One week of Catalonian highlights has inspired me to tile my own hallway back in Blighty. Also on the list is to learn how to perfect Patatas Bravas, make Sangria like a local and ride an electric scooter (they’re everywhere).

I know Cheshire isn’t bathed in heat, in fact, as we move into the cooler months, we’re ensuring zero heat can escape from our homes, but those tiles! They’re so practical for a hall where we rush in from the rain and cold, plus I can stop worrying that the carpet is getting ruined. It’s also a transient area, nobody is cosying down at the bottom of the stairs so it doesn’t need to be soft underfoot.

I’m not going full on Catalan Moorish patterns and hues, it wouldn’t suit my house or colour palette, but I’ve had a little search already (of course I have) and found some contenders. I’ll add wood panelling on the walls to about half way, paint that a darker colour to tie in and add a warm lamp. To finish off, I’ll paint the skirting boards, hand rail and door frames with the same darker but soft tone. I’m hoping for a dark blush pink, this is gorgeous in an enclosed space like a hallway, it makes a stylish statement, inviting you in to a warm and happy home.

These colours, patterned hall tiles, painted panelling might not be your core style at all, but if you’re in another country, a hotel, a restaurant, or you see something you like on the TV, take inspiration and incorporate it into your own home.

If it feels overwhelming, remember what attracted you most and work from there. Was it the colour palette, the lighting, the furniture? Was it minimalist layered with gorgeous fabrics, a relaxed style? Hone in on that and create your dream space.

Please let me know if I can help create this for you, Sharon.

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