SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge July 2024

Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge

Welcome to the July/August issue of SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge. I am delighted to be introducing the magazine this month as your new editor. As Simon mentioned in the last issue I have recently moved back to the area and am enjoying seeing how things have changed. One thing I am really impressed with is how many wonderful local events there are to keep you busy! If you are planning an event and would like us to spread the word, please do not hesitate to drop me an e-mail with the details. I have now got a handy form you can complete.

Now that we have finally had some sun (I think we did!), it is time to make sure you look after the health of your plants in your garden. Kevin Pratt is back this month with some very helpful tips on page 14. If you are considering buying an electric car (I have got one!), then Financial Matters on page 16 is a must.

Whilst we do our best to print all the local events, we sometimes receive them too late to print. So why not follow us on Instagram @skmagazines and keep up to date after the magazines are out.

See you next time.

Angela Editor SK Magazines

Editorial: Angela Burgess E: angela@skmagazines.co.uk

Simon Hemsley SK Magazines

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

This month

Under the Hammer Page 12

Contents

Welcome - Page 3

Events - Pages 5,6, 8 & 10

Under the Hammer – Page 12

Garden Talk – Page 14

Financial Advice – Page 16

Mindset Advice – Page 18

Community Care - Page 20

Children’s Activities – Page 23 & 24

Interior Design – Page 26

Food & Drink - Page 28

Community Index - Page 30

Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 32

Ad Index - Page 34

To advertise in SKWilmsow & Alderley Edge please contact Simon Hemsley on 07952 005518 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information.

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EVERY MONDAY: THE LINDOW SINGERS

A friendly mixed voice choir singing a range of music. No audition needed.  Wilmslow Academy Primary School, Handforth Road,  Handforth, SK9 2LX. For more information visit our website  www.lindowsingers.org.uk or email Harry.Epton@ ntlworld.com or call 0161 485 2231

EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON

In Together Wilmslow activities group for people with dementia and their carers. Games, crafts, songs, chat plus tea and cakes. Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, 2pm to 4pm. Call Sally 07786 482048, email intogetherwilmslow@gmail.com

EVERY MONDAY: LEGO CLUB 3.30-4.30 ideal for 5+, free, no need to book so come and get creative. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS

Further details contact Angela 07790291648.

EVERY MONDAY: STORIES AND SONGS

11-11:30am ideal for 4 and under, Free, no need to book but telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY MONDAY: WILMSLOW CHESS CLUB

New members, from beginner to advanced are always welcomefor friendly or more competitive chess. Meeting are at King’s Arm hotel, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PZ. 7.30pm –Juniors at 7pm. Contact: Colin Mills 07306 386789

EVERY MONDAY:

ITALIAN CONVERSATION CLASSES

Call Raffaella 07900 184318 with any questions. www.italianclasses.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY: BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN

DANCE CLASSES:

Susan Young 07712 069627

EVERY MONDAY: OTAGO BASED STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS

Monday 2.00-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow. Followed by refreshments. £5.00 per class. (Contact Angela 07790291648)

EVERY MONDAY: TALBOT BADMINTON CLUB

Email: talbotshuttleclub@gmail.com for more information.

THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: EAST CHESHIRE ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY.

We are a sociable group of enthusiastic gardeners, many of whom have a wide knowledge of things alpine. Come and meet us at Wilmslow Preparatory School at 7pm for 7.30 start, September to April. Subscriptions are Single £10, Joint £18 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.

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

EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY: CLASSES FOR SEQUENCE DANCING

Contact Susan Young 07712  069627

EVERY TUESDAY: MAGIC VOICES

Wilmslow 7.30pm Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow SK9 4AA

EVERY TUESDAYS (TERM TIME): ALDERLEY EDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR for fun and friendship. 2-3.30pm at Alderley Edge Methodist Church.

EVERY TUESDAY: ROTARY CLUB OF WILMSLOW DEAN

Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Delicious lunch at The Pinewood Hotel, Handforth. Interesting speaker and friendly company. Contact Lesley Cox 079534 471782

EVERY TUESDAY: THE BARNBY CHOIR

8pm til 9.45pm AT WILMSLOW METHODIST CHURCH, WATER LANE, WILMSLOW, SK9 5AR CONTACT SHAN BRISTOW 01625 520193 or email Shan@shanbristow.co.uk Or see Choir Website: www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY: MEMORIES, WHATSITS & THINGMAJIGS

11am-12:  we will have a selection of photographs, town maps and other objects designed to evoke memories.  We will also have tea, coffee and biscuits so we can have a good old natter about how things have changed – telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY TUESDAY: WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB

Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.

EVERY TUESDAY: LUNCH CLUB

Royal Voluntary Service run a lunch club every Tuesday for older people at the Methodist church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge ,12pm to 1pm we offer a sandwich, cake and cups of tea ,it’s a great way to meet new people and have a natter. contact Julie Dickson 01625 536412

EVERY TUESDAY: MACCLESFIELD LIGHT ORCHESTRA

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: JAZZ AND SWING

Contact 01625 528336.

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: JAZZ AND SWING

The Morley Green Club, Mobberley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NT Details (01625) 528336  www.grahambrookjazz.co.uk

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

Every second Thursday of the month: The Art Society Wilmslow. Meet at the United Reform Church Wilmslow and the contact details are : wilmslow@theartssociety.org

EVERY WEDNESDAY: WOW SINGERS (LADIES’ DAYTIME CHOIR)

Further details: cantata16@gmail.com, 01625 269721 or www.cantatamusic.org

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK LOVERS GROUP

2-3pm: free, no need to book.  We will have a different book theme each month so call 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA

Call Chrissie on 07929 103990 for further information. www.backbeatacappella.com.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: DEAN ROW WI

Call Elizabeth on 01625 251126

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ALDERLEY EDGE BRIDGE CLUB.

Contact John Poole on 01625 584328 or DenisLangton on 01625 583720

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADCS & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact details 01260 253401.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: WILMSLOW KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Suitable for knitters of any ability. 9.30 - 12.00pm at Coach and Four, Alderley Road, Wilmslow.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: RHYMETIME

10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact us on 01625 536909 or by email to wilmslowhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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

Contact Maggie on 0161 427 9451 or email info@ theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk

EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: CONCERTS UNDER THE SPIRE:

Every Third Wednesday of the Month: Alderley Edge Methodist Church Lunchtime Concert Light lunches served from 12 noon followed by 45-minute recital starting at 1.00 pm. Admission to the concert by programme £7 available at the door. www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com

Advance Skincae Advice & Treatments

Nails and Toes Treatments

CND Gel polish

CND Gel toes

OPI Manicure

OPI Luxury manicure

OPI Pedicure

OPI Luixury pedicure

Eye Treatments

Eyebrow shape

Eyebrow tint

Eyelash tint

Neal’s Yard Organic Facials

NYO Relax facial: all skin types (1hr)

NYO Frankincense intense age well facial. For mature skin types (1hr 30mins)

NYO Wild rose facial, for brightening the complexion and making you look radiant (1hr 30mins)

NYO Express facial (30mins)

Neal’s Yard Aromatherapy Massage Treatments

NYO Back, neck and shoulder massage (30mins)

NYO Back, neck, face & scalp massage (1hr)

NYO Full body massage (1hr 15mins)

NYO Back relax treatment, cleanse, ex-foliation, mask & massage (1hr)

Makeup

Makeup application for wedding or celebration

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: IT&CHAT:

2-3pm: If you need help with getting online or using our online resources, drop in for advice.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW U3A

Meetings at 2.30pm with a different speaker each month New members are very welcome. Costs £1 each meeting after membership fee which includes a cup of tea and a biscuit. URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow. For more information check out www.wilmslowu3a.org.uk

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: ROW OF TREES CUM WIMSLOW W.I.

Contact Jean on 01625 475222.

EVERY THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

Call Angela 0779029168.

EVERY THURSDAY: STORY & SONG. 10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.

EVERY THURSDAY: CLASSICAL YOGA

Contact Marion Duff on 01625 528650 www. marionduff.co.uk for details.

EVERY THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP A SOCIAL GROUP FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE 07990 760886 www.thursdaygroup.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY: KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS. Thursday 1.30-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street. Wilmslow Standing and Seated Exercise to Music. Followed by refreshments £7.00 per class (Contact Angela 07790291648)

EVERY THURSDAY: YOGA

For more information email: diana.j.davidson@btinternet.com or call 0161 929 1947.

EVERY THURSDAY: RHYMETIME

11-11:30am: Ideal for aged 4 and under, free, no need to book – telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK CHAT SOCIAL

5:45-6:45 - There is no set text, no specific genre just an opportunity to come and talk about what

books you have been enjoying and possibly be inspired to try something new.  Tea, coffee and a biscuit or two will be available. No need to book.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE SPEAKERS

Call Mike on 07973 155651.

3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH: TRANSITION WILMSLOW MEETING

Do join us and help us make Wilmslow a greener place; we plant trees, grow vegetables, organise guided walks, bike rides and talks, help people save energy at home and lots more! Do join us and share your ideas. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm either at Quaker Meeting House or via Zoom. Contact transitionwilmslow@gmail.com for details.

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

Contact 0161 4398794.

EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB

playing at Chorley Village Hall Contact Brian 01625 533797 or Angela 01625 528826

EVERY THURSDAY LEGO CLUB:

5-6:30pm: ideal for 5+, free, no need to book so come and get creative - telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB

1.15pm-4pm at Chorley Village Hall. Contact  Bernard 01625 524679 or Jean 01625 526687.

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW WORDSMITHS WRITING GROUP:

10:30-11:45: write poetry, short stories or scripts in an informal setting, no experience necessary. Free, no need to book.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

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 SATURDAY MORNING: COFFEE – CONCERT – COMPANIONSHIP

Coffee Morning 10 am – 12 noon every Saturday (except August). Come and meet your friends, have a natter, browse the stalls for home-made goodies, books, Traidcraft items and much more. Informal Piano Recitals from 11 am on the first Saturday of the month. Admission free. Alderley Edge Methodist Church www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com

EVERY SUNDAY MORNING: THE ALDERLEY EDGE, WILMSLOW AND DISTRICT FOOTPATHS PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Visit www.footpaths.org.uk

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”

Contact Suzi 07876 152 630 www.oagb.org.uk

EVERY SUNDAY: TAI CHI

All year round, every Sunday morning at 10.30am @ the Leisure Centre Cricket ground.  No tuition. No charge and free parking!

ALICE CHILTON HOME CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

10 years ago, Karen Perry and her husband Simon decided to invest in setting up their own independent home care business. Karen was driven by personal experiences after caring for her grandmother, who had dementia and then as a volunteer for Age Concern. Karen understood the importance of trust and could identify with the frustrations and concerns that people often experience at such a sensitive and emotional time. A week-long celebration will take place at their office in The Paddock, Handforth and culminate on Friday 26th July with an afternoon tea party at The Pinewood Hotel for clients, carers and other local businesses who have worked alongside the business over the years.

Alice Chilton In Home Care Services now employs 40 people who provide Companionship, Home Help and Personal Care and Support to people living in East Cheshire and Stockport. For more information visit www.alicechilton.com

L to R;

Pictured;

Freya Twigg, Care Supervisor & Caroline Howard, Care Manager

Pottery goat made by King Charles made global headlines -and has a Cheshire link!

A pottery goat made by King Charles sparked an auction bidding battle, made global headlines and boasted a Cheshire link.

For many years the important royal work of art, possibly the only known piece of sculpture by King Charles, was owned by a Cheshire woman. In June it hammered at £8,500 at Hansons Auctioneers. The premium-inclusive total paid by a private American buyer was £11,407.

So many people have items tucked away at home potentially worth a small fortune. The goat belonged to former university cook Nellie Patten. She passed away at the age of 87 in 1993 in Cheshire.

Having no children of her own, she gave the goat to her great nephew Raymond Patten on his 21st birthday in 1969. She told him Prince Charles had made it. She was proud of the fact the future king attended Cambridge University in the late 1960s. At the time she worked as a cook for the president of Queen’s College. Raymond understood that his great aunt knew the prince personally. She must have cooked up some delights and, perhaps, received a gift for her efforts.

Raymond, who now lives in Canada, flew to the UK to deliver the ornament in person, such was its importance. The ceramic highland goat with its yellow horns and yellow, pink and brown stripes was beautifully enamelled and modelled. It captured the relaxed vibrancy and charm of the late 1960s/early 70s. Perhaps King Charles was inspired by the goat mascot of The Royal Regiment of Wales. As the regiment’s first colonel-in-chief, he wore its uniform at his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969.

Raymond decided to part with it due to its historical significance. He is in his retirement years and wanted to find it a new home where it would be treasured for decades to come.

Royal memorabilia always sparks strong interest. In 2023 Hansons sold childhood drawings by King Charles of his mother and father, Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. Inscribed ‘Mummy’ and ‘Papa’, they were produced by Charles when he was five or six, circa 195355. They were guided at £5,000-£10,000 but achieved a premium inclusive total of £59,800 (£46,000 hammer).

Inspired to have an item assessed?

Hansons hosts valuation and consignment events at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH. Upcoming dates include 28 June and 26 July, 11am-1pm. To find out more, or to book a free home visit, email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.

Twitter: HansonsUK

Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK

Instagram: hansons_auctioneers

Aunt Nellie, Helen Patten, was a chef at Cambridge UIniversity in the late 1960s.

Canadian Raymond Patten flew to England to deliver the goat to Charles Hanson at Bishton Hall, Staffs.

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with the pottery goat made by King Charles.

Pottery goat made by King Charles.

Financial news and guidance from our Chartered Financial Planner Shaz Khan.

Contact: 01530 567020 or 07890 554146

WHAT COULD THIS ELECTION YEAR HAVE IN STORE FOR INVESTORS?

Some 64 countries are due to hold elections this year representing over half of the global population and, in economic terms, half of the world's gross domestic product (GDP).

Depending on the outcomes, some of these elections carry significant global implications, influencing not only the geopolitical landscape but also impacting global and regional investment markets.

What are the investment implications?

Election years typically increase uncertainty and speculation. A change in a country's leadership or policy direction can affect everything from its stock market to commodity prices, influencing investor sentiment worldwide.

For the UK, elections in countries such as India, Brazil, and even the European Union, could have wide-reaching implications, and the results will be important in terms of supply chains, access to commodities and trade policies. With 70% of revenues earned by FTSE 100 listed companies derived overseas, domestic shareholders will be keeping a close eye on global election results.

A rematch?

As the world's largest economy, the US sets the tone for global economic policies regarding trade, regulation, and fiscal stimulus.

Democratic presidents are usually better for the US economy, and investment returns in general, but given his low approval rating, the re-election of President Joe Biden is far from certain. The race is unlikely to be a straight line, and an election victory for Trump, despite numerous legal issues, could cause ripples worldwide as investors work out the likely implications for the US and the rest of the world.

What should investors be thinking about?

Uncertainty about election outcomes and the potential for policy changes often lead to short-term fluctuations in asset prices but there's no reason to be overly concerned about how an election year could affect your investment over the longer term. It's important not to be distracted by short-term 'noise! The best way to prepare for potential market volatility is to have a well-diversified investment portfolio that is aligned with your long-term financial objectives and managed to meet your personal financial goals. For a free review of your current financial situation please contact Shaz Khan on 01530 567020 or 07890 554146.

The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. The past is not a guide to future performance and past performance may not necessarily be repeated.

SPRING IS HERE! Garden Talk

At last - Spring is here with flowers on every corner. Now is a great time to look at the health of our plants and to begin feeding them. We all need feeding to keep in good health and that goes for our plants too. It doesn’t make the most stimulating article, when I talk about numbers and letters on the back of chemical bottles, but if you can bear to read on, you will learn possibly the most important lesson in gardening! Promise. All plants will be improved during the growing season with some stimulating plant food but with such a huge range of products available, which one do you choose? If you take a look at the back of any fertiliser packaging, there will be three numbers, usually written as 4-3-8 or 6-6-6. The first number is the sequence is food for leaves, plants such as Hosta and a boost to the leaves of shrubs. The second number is food for roots, if you have poor soil or a boost to newly established plants and the third number is food for flowers, summer roses, hanging baskets, any plant where you want more flowers. It is always written this way and every fertiliser product will have these numbers on the back of the packet . All you need to decide is, are you feeding green leafy plants or do you want to feed flowers. 4-3-8 will feed flowers because

the highest number is eight. 6-6-6 is a balanced feed and 10-4-8 will feed the leaves. If you randomly buy fertiliser without looking at the numbers, you could be feeding the leaves when you want to feed the flowers. So don’t worry about the company that produces the feed, look at the numbers on the back and you decide the strength and what you want to feed.

My second tip is to use rainwater when possible. Rainwater contains many essential nutrients and most are beneficial to plant growth, unlike tap water which has had these nutrients removed for human consumption nothing desirable to plants in tap water. When it rains, catch some rainwater and give it to your house plants, you will soon see a difference. And if you have space for a water butt, go for it - your plants will thank you.

If you have made it this far, great, you have learnt a valuable gardening lesson. Next month, I’ll go back to flowers!

Happy Gardening!

Kevin Pratt Home Garden Consultation. With 40 years’ experience, Kevin advises on planting, design and pruning with a visit to your garden. www.gardenconsultation.co.uk info@kevinpratt.co.uk

THE TAX BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

As electric vehicle technology continues to improve and become more widespread, electric cars are increasingly becoming a viable and more attractive option for drivers throughout the UK. Choosing an electric car can offer numerous benefits, including environmental sustainability, cost savings and superior performance. For instance, electric vehicles typically have lower operating costs compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars. Electricity is often cheaper resulting in savings on fuel costs. Additionally, electric cars have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance, leading to potential savings on repairs and servicing over the vehicle’s lifetime. In this article we are going to look at the tax savings of electric vehicles.

to electric vehicle charge points. If the electric vehicle is leased rather than purchased, there are still savings as 100% of the monthly lease costs can be deducted from the taxable profits of the business. This compares favourably with cars with emissions over 50g/km, where only 85% of the monthly lease costs can be deducted.

Electric cars benefit from lower company car tax rates compared to their petrol or diesel counterparts. Currently, electric vehicles attract a Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) tax rate of 2% for the 2024/2025 tax year. This means that employees who use electric cars as company vehicles enjoy significant tax savings. As an example, an employee who is a basic rate taxpayer would have to pay tax of just £200 on an electric vehicle costing £50,000. If the employee were instead given a petrol car costing £30,000 with CO2 emissions of 125g/km, they would have to pay tax of £1,800 a year. The employee enjoys a tax savings of 89% by using a more expensive electric car compared to a petrol car.

There are savings for the business as well. Businesses can claim capital allowances on new electric cars, which allows them to deduct the cost of the vehicle from their profits before calculating tax. New electric cars currently benefit from a 100% First-Year Allowance (FYA) until April 2025, meaning businesses can deduct the full cost of the vehicle from their taxable profits in the year of purchase. These savings also apply

Fully electric vehicles are currently exempt from paying Vehicle Excise Duty, also known as road tax. However, from 1 April 2025, drivers of electric vehicles will pay for road tax for the first time in the UK. There will also be an expensive car tax supplement for electric cars exceeding £40,000. The government has introduced this measure to try to ensure that all drivers pay their fair share. Road tax and fuel duty account for £35 billion of tax revenue and continuing to exempt electric cars would have meant this shortfall needed to be clawed back from somewhere else.

With advancements in battery technology, many electric cars now offer competitive driving ranges that meet the needs of everyday driving. Additionally, the growing network of charging infrastructure, including home charging stations, public charging points, and fast chargers, makes it easier and more convenient to recharge electric vehicles while on the go.

But before you race out to order one, please speak to your accountant to better understand the specific impact of any electric car on you or your business.

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

FROM GRAPE TO GLASS

A relaxed and traditional wine bar offering an extensive and carefully selected wine list with an eclectic mixture of Old & New World wines. We have over 40 wines available by the glass and over 150 wines by the bottle, selected from all around the world.

Paired with a selection of cured meats and cheeses to compliment our wines. For more information please join our mailing list.

Opening Times: Wednesday & Thursday 3pm -11pm • Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 12pm-11pm Monday & Tuesday Closed info@winecellarwilmslow.co.uk

2d Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1AA Call or email to book but walk ins always welcome

Mindset Advice WHY CAN’T WE CONCENTRATE ANYMORE -

I hope that in the last couple of months you managed to contemplate the things I wrote about in Part 1 of this article.

The following guide has now been designed to make some suggestions as to how we can start to regain control of our attention, before it is too late.

1. Turn off all notifications on your devices. You simply do not need to know about it the moment someone texts you, emails you, or posts the latest conspiracy theory on instagram.

PART 2

2. Schedule strict times to check your messages and social accounts. Some can be limited to once per day others may need to be more frequent. Critically though, YOU decide when you check, not the social platforms.

3. Go through your emails and unsubscribe from everything that isn’t critical to have. Less is more when it comes to inbox management.

4. Plan your work and free time. Each night, write a clear plan for what you will do the next day. This quick task will save you hours in procrastination time.

5. Meditate daily. Meditation and mindfulness build neural density in the areas of the brain responsible for focus, concentration, creativity and working memory, so you must try to do it.

6. Sleep! You NEED at least 7 hours each night, and this is critical for our attention span. Sleep is boosted by meditation, consistent bedtimes, limiting caffeine after 12pm, supplementing zinc and magnesium and exercising daily.

7. Move more! Humans evolved doing 12-14 hours of exercise daily; so we must not be sedentary. After exercise, our brains are more capable of learning and remembering too, boosting our focus. With the sleep enhancing benefits already mentioned, exercise is crucial in the battle for our attention.

8. Check your past. Research shows that children and adults who have experienced trauma are more likely to have attention problems. If you have had any trauma in your life then it is time to take responsibility and work through it with a coach or therapist.

9. Eat clean, natural, unprocessed foods, steering clear of long ingredients lists containing chemicals you have never heard of. Research now clearly links ultra processed foods with attention problems, so clean up the diet where you can.

10.Practice single-tasking. Multitasking has now been shown to decrease productivity and impair concentration. Focus on one task at a time and give it your full attention before moving on.

11. Too much information! Unsubscribe from news updates and bulletins. Instead check the news once per day (if you must!). In today’s world, there is far more information bombarding us than our brains can process along side our own lives, so cut the input to post your output.

12. Try the 10 minute rule. If you want to check your socials, give it 10 minutes, and see if the desire fades. If it does then don’t check, and this builds the neural pathways supporting having control over our impulses.

Give these ideas a try and notice your attention returning. You can integrate some with your children too should you have them.

Regaining our attention is an uphill battle due to the nature of today’s society and the huge financial incentives that big tech companies have to keep us glued to our devices.

But, all is not lost.

We are becoming increasingly aware of this looming catastrophe, and through more research, hard work and discipline we have every chance of wrestling back control of our attention spans and creating a better future for us all.

Good luck!

THERAPEUTIC FIBBING

If a loved one has dementia, they may ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully, without causing distress. In these situations, the dilemma is how to respond, is it acceptable to lie – ever? Or should we tell the truth –always? The response could affect how the person feels and behaves and there’s the impact on you, the person providing the answers, potentially worried your response may damage a relationship that is already strained.

In these circumstances dementia experts often recommend a technique called Therapeutic Fibbing. This is when you tell a fib or bend truth to fit the reality of a person who has dementia, because their brain may experience a different version of reality. This technique helps step into the persons current reality and spare them unnecessary upset and distress.

Person with dementia – I need to go to work now, I am already late.

The truth – You don’t have a job, you retired 20 years ago. Remember you have Alzheimer’s now, stop trying to go out.

Therapeutic fibbing – That’s right, I almost forgot. We can’t have you going off without a good breakfast. Don’t worry you have plenty of time, I forget to change the clock after the time change.

Although every case needs taking individually, there are some guiding principles that can be applied, they include:

n Respond with compassion.

n Try to understand and acknowledge the person’s feelings.

n Seek to reduce distress and promote wellbeing or happiness.

This approach can take some getting used to as it feels like you are lying to someone you love. Try to focus on the outcome you want from your response, for your loved one to feel safe and comforted. Using white lies tin this way to validate their feelings and provide reassurance is very different from lying for a malicious reason. It may help to think about this approach similar to telling a friend that you love the thoughtful gift they gave you, even if you don’t actually like it. Telling the absolute truth in that case doesn’t change the situation and would only hurt your friends’ feelings.

Here is a scenario to illustrate the difference between being completely truthful and using the therapeutic fibbing technique.

If you spend time with someone who has dementia and find yourself being asked difficult questions you can find further guidance and information from Alzheimer’s Society.

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Baby Ballet

Tuesday afternoon at Handforth & Prestbury School of Dance, Dean Row Community Hall, Dean Row. Call Michelle on 0161 483 6678.

Baby Bounce

suitable for 12 months and under - Tuesdays 9.4510.15. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Baby Reflexology

Thursday morning at Moor Lane, Wilmslow. Call Gabby on 07817 597288.

Bon Bons

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Bonnie on 07739 359948.

Baby bounce

on Fridays afternoons 2.30 – 3.00pm Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.

Caterpillar Music

Monday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Jan on 01925 860459.

The Creation Station

Wednesday morning at Dean Row Village Hall, Brown Lane, Wilmslow. Call Sarah on 0844 854 5065.

Friday Tots

Friday 10 – 11.30am at Alderley Edge Methodist Church. Call Susan on 01625 585166.

Little Footprints

Wednesday & Friday 9.15 – 11am at Dean Row Community Centre, Dean Row. Call Brenda on 01625 251097.

Little Strikers Pre-School Football

Monday morning at Parish Hall, The Corrs, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Wednesday morning at The Scout Hut, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge. Call 07792 791382

Lego Club

Thursdays 3.30-4.30. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Little Superstars Sports Club

Friday morning & afternoon at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Louise on 07904 311552.

Mums, Dads & Tots

Wednesday 1.30 – 3pm at St. Benedict’s Church, Hall Road, Handforth. Call Jacquie on 01625 250471.

Music Bugs

Friday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Stacey on 0844 822 1175.

Praise & Play

Tuesday at 1.30 – 3pm at St Chad’s Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01625 530228

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-School Swimming

Friday afternoon at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call 01477 410080.

Pregnancy yoga

Sundays 9:30 - 11:00 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk

Postnatal yoga

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk. Little ones welcome.

Raindrops Tots

Tuesday 10am – 12pm (term time only) at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow.

Rhymetime

on Wednesdays 10 – 10.30 am Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.

Rhyme Time

Thursdays 11.00-11.30. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Sally Williams Baby Ballet

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.

Songs & Rhymes

Mondays during term time at 10 am at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info or to book a place.

Story & Song on Tuesday 10 – 10.30 am Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.

Story Time for Under 5’s

Mondays 9.45-10.15. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Talking Tots

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Beccy on 07947 735373.

Tennis Tykes

Monday & Friday afternoon (term time only) at St John’s Church Centre, Lindow. Call Caroline on 07843 342662.

Tiddlywinks Mini Church (activities, play & stories)

Story, song and craft activity session on Wednesdays during term time 10.30 am - 12 pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info.

Tiny Hands

Friday 10 – 12pm at St Mary’s Methodist Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Margaret on 01625 526591.

Tiny Toes

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.

Tumble Tots

Tuesday and Wednesday at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Contact Megan on 07814 020095.

Water Babies Swimming

Monday afternoon / Tuesday morning at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01270 611111. Also Monday & Wednesday afternoon at The Holiday Inn, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow. Call 01270 781239.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

SHELF STYLING THIS SUMMER

Some tips for styling your bookcases and alcoves this summer. Here I’ve put together some neutrals, whites and natural materials to bring a scheme together. Cool, Summer, relaxing vibes for high street prices. Shop the look.

Mori Vase, The Luxe Company £48

Mori Vase, The Luxe Company £48

Mori Vase, The Luxe Company £48

Mori Vase, The Luxe Company £48

Wood Knot, Habitat £12

Wood Knot, Habitat £12

Wood Knot, Habitat £12

Wood Knot, Habitat £12

Patterned Mini Vase, H&M Home £3.99

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Rattan Charger, Rebecca Audall £16

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Wood frame, Etsy £12

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Basket, Zara Home £15.99 Tall stoneware vase, H&M Home £29.99

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Summer 2024 Recipe

This is something I made the other day and it really went down well. As I write this summer has just begun but it’s ffffreezing! I hope you can make the lamb on the BBQ when you do it but I pan fried it – I’m nesh!

Lamb steaks with preserved lemon – for 6

12 thin lamb steaks (from the leg)

6 garlic cloves

50g coriander (stalks too)

8 preserved lemons deseeded

1 tablespoon black pepper coarsely ground

5 tbsp olive oil

Sea salt flakes – a good pinch

Put everything apart from the lamb into a processor and blitz then pour this over the lamb steaks and marinade for at least an hour. Bring them up to room temperature before either grilling on the bbq or frying for about 6 mins each side. Leave them to rest for a few mins before serving.

Green rice

50g coriander (stalks too)

6 cloves garlic

6 lime leaves cut up roughly Zest and juice of 1 lime

750ml cold water

2 heaped tsp coriander seeds

2 heaped tsp mustard seeds

Olive oil

500g basmati rice

75g unsalted butter

Sea salt

Put the first

4 ingredients into a processor and blitz then add some of the water to make a paste before adding the rest and mixing. In a large saute pan with a lid dry fry the spices until aromatic and browning a little. Drizzle in some olive oil and stir in the rice coating it in all the oil and spice mixture. Add the butter and when its melted pour in the herby liquid, season with the salt, stir and them cover and simmer for 20 – 25 mins until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Fluff the rice before serving.

These go really well with some hummus and a lovely salad or fried aubergines.

Enjoy.

Useful Contacts

Cheshire East Council

Tel: 0300 123 5500 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East Council, Westfield, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ

Cheshire Police

For non-emergency calls please 101 or 0845 4580000 (only call 999 in emergencies)

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.

Wilmslow Town Council 01625 402907 townclerk@wilmslow-tc.org.uk

Community Groups

Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean 01625 535580 or 530535 www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk

Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club 01625 523715

Email: info@wilmslowlegionclub.co.uk

The Green Room Theatre Wilmslow Ticket-Line 01625 540993

email: mail@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk https://greenroomwilmslow.org.uk

Independent Community Website www.wilmslow.co.uk www.wilmslow.org.uk www.whatsin-wilmslow.co.uk

Local MP

Esther McVey MP (Conservative) 01625 529922 officeofesthermcveyMP@parliament.uk

Local Councillors

Alderley Edge

Craig Browne (Ind. Group) 01625 865627 craig.browne@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow Dean Row

Lata Anderson (Ind. Group) 07359 413301

Lata.Anderson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow East

David Jefferay (Ind. Group) 07729 707215

david.jefferay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow Lacey Green

Chris Hilliard (Green. Ind)

Chris.Hilliard@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow West and Chorley

Mark Goldsmith (Ind. Group) 07711 230223

mark.goldsmith@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Michael Gorman (Ind. Group)

Michael.Gorman@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Around Wilmslow

Wilmslow Library

South Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 1NW

Tel: 01625 374060

email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Opening Hours: Monday – 10am - 5pm, Tuesday – 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - 10am - 5pm, Thursday – 10am - 7pm, Friday 10am - 1pm, Saturday – 9am - 1pm. Sunday closed

Wilmslow Post Office

Tesco, Green Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1LD T: 01625 524036

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am – 8pm

Wilmslow Health Centre

Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5HX T: 01625 548 555

Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am – 6pm, Tuesday 8am – 8pm, Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm, Saturday 8.45am – Noon (pre booked appointments only on Saturday)

Wilmslow Dental Practice

26 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HZ T: 01625 441763

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm)

Closed Saturday & Sunday

Citizens Advice

Admin phone number is 01625 432847

Dear

PILATES BODY VS GYM BODY

A Pilates body and a gym body are two very different types of bodies. A Pilates body is lean and elongated, while a gym body is often muscular and even bulkier.

Pilates builds strength and flexibility through controlled movements targeting specific muscle groups. This creates a toned and elongated appearance. In contrast, Gym workouts often focus on building larger muscle groups through heavy lifting and high-intensity cardio training. This can lead to a bulkier, more muscular appearance.

Pilates exercises focus on correct alignment and posture, improving overall movement and reducing the risk of injury. Gym workouts often focus on lifting heavy weights and reps, which can increase the risk of injury if not properly managed.

Pilates is a great method worth considering if you want to enhance and sculpt your body shape. It’s a low-impact exercise that can help you build strength, improve flexibility, and create a lean, toned physique. If you desire a more muscular physique, the gym is an ideal environment for you.

The movements in Pilates are designed to activate and strengthen these core muscles through a series of controlled and precise exercises. The focus is on quality of movement and maintaining proper form rather than just doing a lot of reps. Pilates builds strength across the whole body. If you’re in the gym pumping weights you are only working isolates muscles. This doesn’t translate in to whole body functional strength. Quite likely, it will leave you lopsided and imbalanced. Pilates is designed to build a balanced functional strength that can generate real power throughout the whole body.

One way that Pilates gives you a more muscular figure is by incorporating resistance training. When you engage in Pilates exercises, you use your own body weight as resistance to challenge your muscles and make them work harder. Incorporating resistance bands will help build strength as well as muscle density.

Weightlifting, strength training and cardiovascular exercises in the gym can have an impact on your joints. Pilates is non-impact so does not stress your joints. This is beneficial if you have arthritis or you already do a lot of impact training as it gives you that variety without doing even more impact work.

Pilates very much focuses on creating a strong core. With dedication and commitment, Pilates transforms many areas of your body, including your abdomen. Unlike other gym exercises and weight training forms, Pilates doesn’t rely on hefty weights or high-impact movements. Alternatively, Pilates focuses on core strength and control. It uses your body weight and resistance to build strength and muscle.

By practicing Pilates exercises regularly, you increase your muscular endurance, which allows you to increase the number of reps and sets of exercises before you get tired. As a result, Pilates is a great way to build a stronger, more muscular appearance.

Pilates is for life and can be life changing, so join a Body Control Pilates class now!

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

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The park itself is a place of peace – simple and serene. Truly a place of reflection. Families can choose a burial, ash interment or to scatter the ashes of a loved one within the peaceful grounds, with or without a service.

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