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Community Care Children’s Activities – Page 20,21
CELEBRATING A LOCAL CHAMPION
Here’s a story that will surely lift our spirits and inspire us, it is about a man called Brian Chorley. At the age of 83 he has become a media star. His newfound fame, TV appearances and press attention has not come from acknowledgement of high-profile charity work, a heroic deed such as saving someone from drowning or climbing a huge mountain it has come about simply from his daily working life. What makes his story remarkable and inspiring is that Brian, has worked on the same site for almost 70 years and without taking a day off sick!. He began working at Clarks shoe factory in 1953, when he was just 15 years old. Brain joined the factory to earn some extra money for his family, encouraged by his father. Brian was aware that money was tight after his father left the army following the war and he describes his family as ‘being poor’. Initially he worked 45 hours a week, he earned two pounds and three shillings and gave a pound to his mum knowing this would help their financial situation. He admitted that “Going from school to a place like that was overwhelming.” but he committed himself and worked hard. During the first couple of years, he did various jobs and at 17 he took on the extra work to learn the skill of shoe sole cutting which would see him earn £12 a week. Brian continued working for Clarks until the 1980s when he was his mid-50s. The factory was closed, and the area was later redeveloped into the Clarks Village Shopping outlet which opened in 1993. Following the closure, Brian undertook various jobs to keep himself busy. Then, in 2005, a friend who had started work at Clarks Village called Brian, inviting him to join him. He originally took on a job helping sort recycling at the centre, but one day was asked if he wanted to move on to the guest services team, where he has worked ever since.
He says this role suits him, telling reporters “I go out of my way to help people. I do everything I can to give them a good service and treat them with respect. I’ve been told so many times what a wonderful service they’ve had, and they feel so happy, and that’s all I want.”
It is wonderful that this story has made the news and reassuring to know that we are keen to celebrate Brian’s values of loyalty, hard-work and his consideration and kindness for others just as much as we would the fund raiser and life saver.
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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 Massage
Wednesdays during term time at 1.30 pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info or to book a place.
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.
My Baby Massage
Tuesday in Alderley Edge. Call Claire on 01625 583325 or 07952 810350.
Baby Reflexology
Thursday morning at Moor Lane, Wilmslow. Call Gabby on 07817 597288.
Baby Sensory
Tuesday morning & afternoon at St John’s Church Hall, Knutsford Road, Wilmslow. Call Beccy on 07503 547083.
Bon Bons
Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Bonnie on 07739 359948.
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.
Raindrops Tots
Tuesday 10am – 12pm (term time only) at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow.
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 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.
