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Issue 37 September / October 2021

Wilmslow & Alderley Edge THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR SK9 COMMUNITY

IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Under the Hammer - P8 Food & Drink - P10 Children’s Activities - P20 Mind Matters - P22 Financial Matters - P26 In Stitches - P28

Local History Events Community News Local Businesses Features

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Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Welcome you to the September / October issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley edge. The sun is shining and hopefully you are all enjoying a lovely summer. Who knows with the international travel ban still affecting us; maybe we can get to see some parts of Britain we haven’t seen before!

As things are now getting back to our new normal, can I please remind you to contact the organisers of the events and activities we have in the magazine. People and groups will be going at their own pace so it’s best to check up before you go than be disappointed on the day.

This month Under the Hammer page 8

Have the events over the last year made you think about setting up your own business? If the answer is yes, it would be well worth your while to read Peter Bevans article first. Page 26

Time to spark a windfall? Hansons’ experts are heading back to Cheshire in September in search of auction treasures It’s time to look through those attics, cupboards and drawers because Hansons experts are coming back to Cheshire in September and we can’t wait.

Lockdowns put our free pop-up valuation events on hold but life has gradually returned to normal and we’re delighted to be returning to The Coach & Four, 69/71 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1PA. Free valuations will be available there on September 16, October 21 and November 18, 11am-2pm.

So, what should you bring along for assessment?

Well, it could be anything from a Chinese treasure, painting, designer watch, jewellery, coin, toy or medal to a match-worn football shirt or Pokémon game.

Gaming consoles and vintage video games have been in hot demand at auction throughout lockdown but auction sales are buoyant generally. People with money and time to spare from all over the world love to bid online.

Antiques, collectables and jewellery fire the imagination and are desired for all manner of reasons by all kinds of people.

For example, interior designers love to scour our home décor and furniture items in search of something special for clients, and our summer Clock Auction was a good hunting ground for them.

The star lot, a French travelling alarm clock by famous French maker Antide Javier, made £6,200 - three times its top estimate - in a battle between American 23a French and French bidders. travelling alarm clock by Antide Javier worked from 1751 Janvier SOLD £6,200 to 1835 and was known for his fine, astronomical and planetary clocks.

Clockmaker to King Louis XVIII of France, he trained many French clockmakers.

Other continental clocks did well, in particular an Austrian Meyer of Wien timepiece which made £3,000. Novelty clocks proved particularly

We also have some great articles from our regulars covering, the essentials a beginner needs for sewing, music memories for people suffering from dementia and plenty more.

Contents

Hope you enjoy the read and I’ll see you next time.

Welcome - Page 3

Nice to be back.

Events - Pages 5, 6 & 7

Cheers

Simon

popular, too. They’re sought after by interior designers and people with an eye for the unusual.

For example, lot 81 a novelty clock featuring a lady holding a globe with a clock inside made £3,600. Lot 83, a French novelty clock of a bronze angel holding a globe in one hand and a flower in the other, reached £1,500 and lot 89, a large French ormolu clock on onyx plinth featuring a Lot 81 Novelty Grecian Lady holding a swinging Clock Lady holding a globe with a globe and urn, made £2,100. clock thereon Sold for £3,600 But let’s not forget our British clocks. A Byson of Edinburgh wall regulator made a very promising £1,200, and a ship clock by Benson of London reached £850. Clock to sell? Email our clock specialist Mike Wetton for a free valuation: mwetton@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

Alternatively, drop into our free valuation events in Wilmslow.

Entries are invited for all future general, Lot 83 French Fine Art and novelty clock of specialist sales. bronze angel, globe in one hand, Hansons also flower in the other. offers free Sold £1,500 home visits. lot 89 French To find out ormolu clock on onyx plinth, more, email Grecian Lady service@hansonsauctioneers. holding a swinging co.uk or call 01283 733988. . globe and urn.

Sold £2,100

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Under the Hammer – Page 8 Food & Drink - Page 10 Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 12 Legal Talk – Page 14 Community Care – Page 16 Children’s Activities – Page 20,21

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Mind Matters - Page 22 Health & Wellbeing – Page 24 Financial Matters – Page 26 In Stitches – Page 28 Community Index - Page 30 Ad Index - Page 34

To advertise in SKWilmsow & Alderley Edge please contact Simon Hemsley on 0161 488 1979 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information.

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EVERY MONDAY: KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Call 01625 586962 for more details.

EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS Further details contact Angela 07790291648.

EVERY MONDAY: STORY TIME AT WILMSLOW LIBRARY

Call 01625 374060 for more information.

EVERY MONDAY: ITALIAN CONVERSATION CLASSES

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

EVERY MONDAY: TALBOT BADMINTON CLUB

Email: talbotshuttleclub@gmail.com for more information.

EVERY FIRST & THIRD MONDAY: WILMSLOW WRITERS

Visit wilmslowwriters.blogspot.com; email wilmslowwriters@gmail.com or contact our Secretary on 01625.527593.

EVERY SECOND & FOURTH MONDAY: ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact 01625 520193 or email Shan Bristow shan@shanbristow.co.uk

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. Our aim is to present an all round gardening experience with

an excellent programme of good countrywide speakers. Our meetings boast a friendly atmosphere and we are happy to welcome visitors and new members. We have plant sales a competition and a raffle. 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: ROTARY CLUB OF WILMSLOW DEAN Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.

EVERY TUESDAY: WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB

Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.

EVERY TUESDAY: TUESDAY JAZZ AND SWING Contact 01625 528336.

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

Contact Pat Mullineux in advance on 0161-427 6421.

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

Contact Jean on 01625 475222.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: WOW SINGERS (LADIES’ DAYTIME CHOIR)

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

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EVERY WEDNESDAY: BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA

EVERY THURSDAY: KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS.

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

Contact Angela 07790 291648 or pop in.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: DEAN ROW WI

Call our secretary Sue on 0161 485 6684.

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ALDERLEY EDGE BRIDGE CLUB.

EVERY THURSDAY: RHYME TIME AT WILMSLOW LIBRARY

Contact John Poole on 01625 584328 or Denis Langton on 01625 583720

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADCS & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact details 01260 253401.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact 01260 253401.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact 01625 529178.

THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCL. JULY, AUGUST AND DECEMBER) LUNCHTIME CONCERTS,

EVERY THURSDAY: YOGA

Call 01625 374060 for more information.

FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY: BOLLIN PROBUS CLUB, WILMSLOW Contact John Yarnall, on 01625 524750 for details.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE SPEAKERS Call Mike on 07973 155651.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY: ROW OF TREES CUM WIMSLOW W.I. Phone our President Pam on 01625 529177 for further details.

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

Further information: www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com tel.: 01625 586713 email: aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com

Contact 0161 4398794.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW U3A

EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: FUN BRIDGE AT MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB

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

Visit www.footpaths.org.uk

EVERY THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”

Call Angela 0779029168.

EVERY THURSDAY: CLASSICAL YOGA

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

EVERY THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP - FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE

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Contact John or Brian 01625 533797 or 523289

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

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

EXERCISE CLASSES IN WILMSLOW

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xercise for Seniors class in Wilmslow.

This is an Extend Exercise class for older adults and younger adults with disabilities.

The exercises can be done seated or standing and include strength and balance. Numbers are limited due to Govt. Guidelines. Classes are at United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow.

On Thursday 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. Please contact me Angela for further information 07790291648.

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WILMSLOW GUILD BIRD WATCHING GROUP

e are an enthusiastic bird watching group based at Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD. We welcome new members. Subject to Wilmslow Guild’s Covid 19 guidelines our next indoor meeting will be Friday 24th September at 7:30 at the Guild and our next field trip by coach will be on Sunday 17th October to Spurn Point Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire. Please consult the Wilmslow Guild website at www.wilmslowguild.org or phone 01625-523903.See http://wgbwcopy. wikidot.com/wgbg to find out more about the group including our monthly indoor trips and regular coach trips or phone

Steve on 01625-533652. Little or no knowledge of birding is required as our established members will be more than happy to help you.

WILMSLOW U3A - SPEAKERS 22nd September - AGM 27th October - Gordon Bartley, “Fish & Chips….Little Ships and North Sea Spray” For more information check out www.wilmslowu3a.org.uk

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Time to spark a windfall? Hansons’ experts are heading back to Cheshire in September in search of auction treasures It’s time to look through those attics, cupboards and drawers because Hansons experts are coming back to Cheshire in September and we can’t wait.

Lockdowns put our free pop-up valuation events on hold but life has gradually returned to normal and we’re delighted to be returning to The Coach & Four, 69/71 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1PA. Free valuations will be available there on September 16, October 21 and November 18, 11am-2pm.

So, what should you bring along for assessment?

Well, it could be anything from a Chinese treasure, painting, designer watch, jewellery, coin, toy or medal to a match-worn football shirt or Pokémon game.

Gaming consoles and vintage video games have been in hot demand at auction throughout lockdown but auction sales are buoyant generally. People with money and time to spare from all over the world love to bid online.

Antiques, collectables and jewellery fire the imagination and are desired for all manner of reasons by all kinds of people.

For example, interior designers love to scour our home décor and furniture items in search of something special for clients, and our summer Clock Auction was a good hunting ground for them.

The star lot, a French travelling alarm clock by famous French maker Antide Javier, made £6,200 - three times its top estimate - in a battle between American 23a French and French bidders. travelling alarm clock

by Antide Javier worked from 1751 Janvier SOLD £6,200 to 1835 and was known for his fine, astronomical and planetary clocks.

Clockmaker to King Louis XVIII of France, he trained many French clockmakers.

Other continental clocks did well, in particular an Austrian Meyer of Wien timepiece which made £3,000. Novelty clocks proved particularly

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popular, too. They’re sought after by interior designers and people with an eye for the unusual.

For example, lot 81 a novelty clock featuring a lady holding a globe with a clock inside made £3,600. Lot 83, a French novelty clock of a bronze angel holding a globe in one hand and a flower in the other, reached £1,500 and lot 89, a large French ormolu clock on onyx plinth featuring a Lot 81 Novelty Grecian Lady holding a swinging Clock Lady holding a globe with a globe and urn, made £2,100. clock thereon Sold for £3,600 But let’s not forget our British clocks. A Byson of Edinburgh wall regulator made a very promising £1,200, and a ship clock by Benson of London reached £850. Clock to sell? Email our clock specialist Mike Wetton for a free valuation: mwetton@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

Alternatively, drop into our free valuation events in Wilmslow.

Entries are invited for all future general, Lot 83 French Fine Art and novelty clock of specialist sales. bronze angel, globe in one hand, Hansons also flower in the other. offers free Sold £1,500 home visits. lot 89 French To find out ormolu clock on onyx plinth, more, email Grecian Lady service@hansonsauctioneers. holding a swinging co.uk or call 01283 733988. . globe and urn.

Sold £2,100

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vinegar and salt. (If you haven’t got a processor mash them into the paste in the pestle and mortar). Start adding the olive oil in a thin drizzle whilst the machine is still on until you have a smooth sauce.

This will keep nicely in the fridge in an airtight container for several days.

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3 cloves of garlic 6 tbsps of freshly chopped coriander

4 tablespoons of good quality olive oil plus a bit extra for frying 2 cloves of garlic 5 dried cayenne chillies (2 teaspoons of cayenne powder will also work) 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder 2 teaspoons of sherry vinegar Salt Fry the bread in a little olive oil until lightly browned then drain on kitchen paper and tear into pieces. In a pestle and mortar mash the garlic, cayenne, cumin and paprika together until you have a smooth paste. At this point you can put it in a processor and whizz in the bread,

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1 small green chilli Pinch of cumin seeds Salt 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 50ml good quality olive oil Put everything in your processor (or pestle and mortar) except the oil, then whizz/mash until mixed then drizzle in the oil and stir together til you have a sauce consistency.

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Pilates is a great way to get in shape this September...

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ollowing months of lockdown face-to-face Pilates classes are resuming. It’s been a long wait and many are eager to get back to group classes to meet up with friends and get back to activities.

Still a little uncertain about returning to face-to-face classes? Then why not try an online Pilates class.

I really enjoy teaching online and through Zoom I’ve been able to interact with clients surprisingly well.

Here’s why Pilates is a great way to get in shape this September...

The Benefits of Pilates A Pilates class can go a long way to helping prevent injury. Pilates is a fitness system that improves flexibility, builds strength and develops core strength, control and endurance in the entire body.

What Pilates classes are there?

Pilates Matwork Classes The most popular form of Pilates is matwork.

Matwork is a more traditional form of Pilates, which as it has been developed has incorporated the use of equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

High Intensity Power Pilates HIP Pilates is a more dynamic form of Pilates that combines the precision and focus of a traditional Pilates session with the dynamic energy of a high intensity workout. Combining core strength, balance and coordination with an energetic cardiovascular element HIP Pilates is the answer to many people’s search for a functional ‘feel good’ workout.

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Anyone with knee or hip problems would benefit hugely from the precise nature of the weight-bearing lunges and squats. Emphasis is on tracking the knees over toes at all times, therefore strengthening the quads.

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

One-to-One Pilates Classes Concerned about being the new student? Then a one-to-one class can be a good way to start. Both the session format and the exercises given are tailored to suit your needs and objectives.

These sessions allow for greater progression and development and are a must for anyone requiring that individual attention.

Pilates is for life and can be life changing, so whether you choose a face-to-face class or Zoom make sure you 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

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Legal Matters

WHAT DOES AN EXECUTOR HAVE TO DO?

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n Executor is appointed by Will and their duties do not start until the person who wrote the Will passes away. The duties I will refer to apply equally to an administrator (i.e. where there is no Will). Apart from the practicalities of registering the death, ensuring that the house is secure and the pets are looked after, it’s important to establish that you are the correct person to handle the paperwork.

On an intestacy it’s critical to identify that there is no Will, and where there is a Will, it’s critical to establish that this is the last Will. It is possible for a Will to turn up at a later date and even twenty years after the estate has been administered, which will be a nasty shock to everybody, as it means the Executor has not applied the correct last wishes, people will have benefited who were not entitled to benefit, and there will be some very disgruntled true beneficiaries who may have a claim against the Executor. There are searches and checks that can be undertaken, which a Solicitor can advise on.

At the end of the administration it’s also possible to purchase insurance to cover these risks.

The Inland Revenue use death as an opportunity to check that the deceased had correctly disclosed their assets and income during their lifetime, and to charge further tax if the value of the estate exceeds the available nil rate band and residence nil rate band. There are some traps in calculating the taxable estate, as the Executor will have to take into account assets that do not pass under the Grant but, instead, pass by way of survivorship to a coowner, lifetime gifts and trusts from which the deceased benefited, either by a right to occupy a property or to receive income. Failure to

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make proper enquiry could leave the Executor with a headache when they get an extra tax bill, but have distributed all the assets to the beneficiaries.

Monies should be held separate from those belonging to the Executor. Opening an Executor’s account is a time consuming exercise and not every bank will do this. One advantage of using a solicitor is that monies will be paid into our client account, and we’re regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in all our dealings with clients’ money. Estate accounts will then be produced for the approval of the beneficiaries, who can be exerting pressure for everything to be wrapped up quickly.

It’s a mistake to distribute too early as the DWP may write after the issue of the Grant concerning overpayment of benefits, and a person who feels aggrieved in that they have not received their just entitlement has seven months from the date of the Grant in which to bring a claim.

To alleviate themselves of all risk, an Executor should consider employing a solicitor, who will bear all the risks, for which they carry professional indemnity insurance.

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MUSIC MEMORIES

f I had to make a choice to live without the TV or Music, I would choose music every time.

The reason being is that music brings me so much joy and hearing a certain tune can take me straight back to a happy place and time in an instant. It has the ability to recall particular emotions and change our mood, that’s quite a powerful thing.

When you dig a bit deeper into this subject you find that there is a lot of research into the positive impact of music and our well-being.

I have learnt that listening to music reactivates areas of the brain associated with memory, reasoning, speech and emotion.

Harvard Health Blog reports music listeners had higher scores for mental well-being compared to people overall and active musical engagement, including those over age 50, was associated with higher rates of happiness and cognitive function.

The reason music is such a powerhouse is that it has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.

This connection between music and memory is also recognised as a way to benefit people with dementia, helping to improve psychological symptoms such as depression, agitation or aggression. NHS England covers this topic on its website, writing how it can ‘enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia.’

This aspect of music and memory is very much of interest as what we learn we can share with our care team, clients and their family members

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too. As part of our own research, I came across Music4d Radio (Music for Dementia). A group of 5 themed radio stations available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year playing music that evokes memories.

It’s a brilliant idea that was developed as a direct response to the impact of Covid-19 lockdown measures. You can choose your birth year to listen to the musical decade where your musical memories were made, typically from our early teen years through to our late twenties. The site gives you the option to listen live or at another time and you can even build your own schedule. I highly recommend this site www.music4d.com for anyone with dementia their carers, family and friends. Supporting someone with dementia can be challenging at times but listening and reminiscing to music together is one way to change the mood.

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Build a Better B in 90 Minutes!

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s a business coach I recently ran a workshop called “Build a Better Business in 90 Minutes”. There was a lot of interest, with 56 people turning up on the day (virtually!). So what was the workshop all about? The concept was looking at how we spend so much time “in” our business and don’t pay enough attention to working “on” our business.

So by mastering your time and working “on” your business, you can make your business grow. I talked about investing your time rather than just spending time and being intentional with what you want to achieve. We can all be busy during the day, but if you get to the end of it and wonder what you have achieved, you maybe just spending your time and not getting the real work done.

How are you spending your time?

We all have the same amount of hours each week, so how come others seem to get so much done? Most likely they plan! My talk went through how if you started the day at 9am and finished at 6pm, you have 12 x 45 minutes slots.

If you take one for lunch, then that leaves 11.

Over a full week, that is 55 x 45 slots that you can get stuff done. Sounds like a lot doesn’t it?

Well it is!

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doer, you will reap the rewards. The more marketing you do, the more profit you make.

So it is all about stopping the talking and start doing.

Why 90 Minutes?

Good question. It is manageable. Even better if you split it in to two 45 minutes sessions. Imagine how much you could get done if you focussed on just one thing and completed it. Our brain craves completion.

The satisfaction of completing a job, finishing a chapter of a book, another episode of your favourite tv series. What is doesn’t like is continually doing the same thing but not finishing it. This can get you down, leads to frustrating and inevitably, leaving the very thing that you need to finish, undone.

So what should I be doing in my 90 Minutes?

I feel the most important thing in business is getting and keeping more customers. So you 90 minutes should be based around that. If you manage that; everything else with be OK. • So think about what you are going to do every day to achieve this?

• Surely you would set time aside to focus on this?

• How can we do it?

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Maybe you come alive in the afternoon. It doesn’t matter when it is, but pick a time when you feel energised. You won’t carry on doing this if your force yourself to do it first thing in the morning, but only really come alive at 11am!

So you pick your time. Then get planning. I have some great planners to help me (I can send you links to some) get organised. I have one especially for tasks for my 90 minutes each week. I know once they are written down on a particular day, they will get done.

Be intentional Plan for the next 7-10 days. Remember “Today ain’t over until tomorrow is planned!” This is one of my favourite quotes from Nigel Botterill and it is so true. I have a fantastic checklist of 26 things you can be doing in your 90 minutes sessions.

Here is a taster. If you would like the full checklist, you can download it from my website.

1) Write to your list. Every business should have a list of their current and past clients. You should also be keeping details of people who enquire about your services or products. Most of us are keeping a list of these in a CRM system. This allows us to easily stay in contact, usually by sending out a newsletter. If you are not doing this, then this is very easy to set up and essential for all businesses.

2) Do you have a follow-up campaign? If someone does contact you and asks for your prices, do you have an organised follow-up?

Remember it is your business to remind your clients to do business with you. Not the other way round!

3) Reading. This may sound like an odd use of time but reading about other inspiring business owners can really help with your creativity. Or you could be reading a marketing book, there are so many to choose from. I think it is essential to read (or listen if you prefer) and I know I get some of my best ideas, when I am reading.

“I joined your workshop this morning, and wanted to send you a personal thank you. It was absolutely brilliant! In the past year I’ve attended lots of webinars and business workshops to help me in setting up my aromatherapy business, but I can honestly say that this last hour with you was the best. “ Emily If you would like to sign up for my next workshop, you can do that via my website too.

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Baby Ballet

Bon Bons

Baby Bounce

Caterpillar Music

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

Wednesday’s 2.30 3pm. Aged 1 and under Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. Call 01625 374060.

Friday s2.15 – 2.45pm at Alderley Edge Library, 44A London Road, Alderley Edge. Contact alderleyedge. library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Baby Massage

Thursdays 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.

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

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.

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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.

Jabberjacks

Friday morning at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Call Sue on 01625 540999.

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

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.

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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

Tuesdays 11 – 11.30am (term time only) at Handforth Library, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call 01625 378272. Tuesdays 10 – 10.30am, Alderley Edge Library, 44A London Road, Alderley Edge. Contact alderleyedge.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk. Thursday 11 – 11.30am (including holidays). Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. Call 01625 374060.

Tennis Tykes

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

Thursday Tots

Thursday 2 – 4pm at United Reformed Church, Alderley Road, Wilmslow. Call Barbara on 01625 584267.

Tiddlywinks Mini Church (activities, play & stories)

Story, song and craft activity session Wednesdays during term time 10 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 Talk Baby Singing

Friday morning at Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. Call Claire on 07771 547755.

Tiny Toes 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 9.30 and 10.15 am at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info.

Story Time for Under 5’s

Monday 11 – 11.30am (term time only) at Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow.

Talking Tots

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

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.

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Mindset Advice ARE YOU A ‘HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON’ (HSP) Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?

This might seem a strange way to title an article, and I suppose it is really, but nonetheless, I bet there are quite a few of you reading this thinking “well, actually, yes, I think I am!”

By ‘Highly Sensitive Person’ (HSP), I am referring specifically to a personality type identified by Dr Elaine Aron in her research which began in 1991, rather than to people who simply feel they are sensitive. The questionnaire to determine someone’s true status can be found on her website www.hsperson.com Generally, a HSP will be more aware of subtleties in their environment and in the moods and needs of others.

They will be more bothered by high levels of stimulation such as crowds, loud noises or chaos around them and they are usually very thoughtful and observant, often needing time alone to process their thoughts and feelings. About 70% of HSP are introverts.

On average for every 5 people who read this, one of you will be highly sensitive.

It is important to point out at this stage that being a HSP is not a negative thing, it is simply a personality type, and many people who learn how to understand and harness their sensitivity will thrive and even start to see it as somewhat of a super-power.

But why am I talking about this?

The reason is, that I work predominantly in the mental health sector, and since the start of the pandemic, I have noticed that a large majority of my clients are HSP, despite HSP making up only 20% of the population. This led me to think that HSP may need more support to thrive in the modern world than non-HSP. I subsequently discovered that Dr Aron herself found in 2010 that 50% of people seeking support with mental health are HSP. Based on my experience in 2020 and 2021 however, I would say it could be a lot higher than this right now.

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Why is this the case?

The reason for this trend is firstly because the world just isn’t structured to suit the minority in any category. Disabled access to schools and workplaces is still not available as standard in the UK, so it is hardly a surprise that the world isn’t structured to suit the HSP minority, and nor will it ever be.

Secondly, the restrictions and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have destabilised the structures and support networks which HSP depend on more than others, thus affecting them more, and further increasing the number and percentage of HSP seeking help with their mental health.

Unfair as this seems, society simply will not address this situation, and it is down to the individuals to seek further knowledge and help to enable themselves to thrive.

I would recommend that all readers of this article take the questionnaire on Dr Aron’s website, and then, if you are a HSP (you can test your children too), to educate yourself on what this means for you and how you can use it to your advantage using the many resources outlined on her website. This can bring almost immediate relief to your life.

If you have any questions at all then please get in touch with me through my website or you can join the many HSP communities available to you online.

Remember, the first stage in helping yourself is empowerment through knowledge; ignorance is not bliss. It has been a tough 18 months for all of us, particularly the HSP, so the time to act is now.

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Health & Wellbeing

THE EFFECTS OF FEEDING A BABY

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here are many things that can affect the way a baby feeds, including positioning, handholds, tongue and jaw movement, but this post is going to focus on neck movement.

Babies can sometimes have tension in their neck which can lead to them having a preference as to which way they like to look.

There are a number of things that may contribute to this, including a tricky birth, possibly with forceps or ventouse and the position that the baby was in in-utero.

Neck tightness and a preference to look one way can sometimes mean that babies may find feeding more tricky on one side than the other. For example, if a baby is more comfortable looking to their right side they may feed well when they are turning that way, but when they are feeding on Mum’s right side they are being encouraged to look to their left, which may not be as easy.

The muscles in the neck are closely related to the muscles that control the jaw movements too.

Sometimes neck tightness can be linked to jaw tightness, particularly if a baby has had a tongue tie or if they are struggling to opening their mouth wide to establish a deep latch.

So how can we tell if a baby has any neck tightness?

Things to look out for are: l A baby that always looks one way. This is often noticeable when they are sleeping - do they always let their head rock to the same side?

Sometimes looking through pictures of the baby and seeing if there is a clear pattern can help! l If they have a particular preference for which side they feed from. Do they click when feeding just on one side? l Any flattening on one side of their head.

The bones in babies skulls are not fully fused when they are born, meaning their skulls are slightly softer. If they put more pressure on one side of their head this can sometimes lead to flattening on that side - often referred to as a plagiocephaly.

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What can we do to help? l One of the best things to do is repositioning - encourage your baby to look to their less preferred side. This can often be done while playing - talking to them on that side and put toys on that side. In the car you can put a mobile or toy on their less preferred side. At night time you can arrange their crib so that you are on their less preferred side. l Trying different feeding positions that they may find more comfortable.

There are many to try such as the rugby ball, koala or side lying position. There are lots of feeding support groups available where you can go for more advice. l Tummy time - this is a great way for babies to build their neck strength and stretch the muscles at the front of their neck. You can mix it up so babies enjoy it more - for example tummy time on mum or dads chest is a great one because they are supported but can still see and interact with you.

There are also lots of tummy time mats available so your baby has new and interesting things to look at. l If you are concerned about your babies feeding there are many support services available, you can always speak to your GP, health visitor, midwife, local breast feeding support group or lactation consultants. l Osteopaths can work alongside lactation consultants to give postural advice related to breast feeding. Osteopathy is very gentle and can include massage that may relax tensions and help soothe your baby.

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SOLE TRADER V LIMITED COMPANY?

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tarting your own business is definitely very exciting. You are about to make your ideas a reality and start a process that can be very rewarding though not without risk. Your challenge is to take your enthusiasm, drive and skill set and turn them into a successful business.

One of your first decisions is to decide to conduct your business either as a sole trader or as a limited company. If high profits of £50k+ per year are forecast only from years 2 or 3 (or never), then consider starting to trade as a sole trader. You can make a start as a sole trader, put your toes in the water, and then sell your business to your own limited company in the future if profits rise.

Setting up a limited company immediately unleashes a legal responsibility along with higher levels of administration but the tax advantages of ‘being limited’ only really start to ‘kick-in’ with profits of around £50k per year.

Also consider that because of the complexity of limited company accounts your accountant’s fees will be higher. So for some, a limited company may not be the appropriate entity at first.

However the decision to be a sole trader or trade as a limited company sometimes is made based on factors other than profit levels and rates of tax. The limited company is a legal entity in its own right so if things do go very wrong it is the company in the spotlight not you. (Though a director of a company can be called to account if a company has been negligent or irresponsible in some way). The sole trader can be personally sued and risks their own assets if their business fails and owes creditors money. It may even be the case that you have a client or clients that you are about to work for and they stipulate that they can only engage you as a supplier if you are….and they tell you which entity they are only prepared to deal with.

Starting as a sole trader is easy. You simply register with HMRC, make sure you have

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appropriate insurance cover and ideally set up a separate bank account for all your business transactions.

Setting up a company appears quite easy and there are many on-line offerings that can assist with the process but complexity lies in the details. A company can have different classes of shares and there could be advantages in starting the company with a few different share types allocated to yourself and your spouse (if you have one), and to children over the age of 18 years.

Including family members as shareholders does not mean they are at risk nor responsible for the company in some way. They are simply shareholders, and therefore can be paid dividends directly from the company. Dividends of up to £2000 a year are tax free and therefore this is a fantastic method of extracting profits from your company.

With a limited company, remember that it is a separate legal entity. It is not you! It must have its own bank account, must file annual accounts in a specific format as well as a corporation tax return.

I began by suggesting that starting a business was exciting which it is, but make sure you make the correct decision of which trading entity to use. Let your accountant guide you because in addition to the points mentioned above, your own circumstances, and the type of business you are embarking on are also factors involved in making the right choice.

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What sewing essentials does a beginner need?

have often been asked, ‘What sewing essentials does a beginner need?’ There is so much to choose from, and what does a sewer really need? Here are my essentials;

1 - Tailoring / Dressmaking shears. These shears lie flat against the table, with the handle, pivoted upward. This makes it easier to keep fabric on the surface as you cut. The angled handle makes it easier to hold, so no more uncomfortable wrist bends.

2 - Box Set of Thread. A good thread makes a huge difference to the finished result and the life of a project, and in fact can make a huge difference in your sewing machine (or hand sewing). The weight and the twist are a complicated math mystery, so just go with a brand name you can trust, like Gutermann, Coats and Mettler. Gutermann now make their threads from recycled plastic!

3 - Seam Gauge / Rulers are something I use often. Measuring small areas, hems and cuffs, zip widths, seam allowances and even drawing around patchwork pieces is so much easier with a ruler.

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4 - A Clapper is hugely under rated and under used. I use mine on almost everything I press (crucial to a great finish). A clapper is just a piece of hard wood (Beech is ideal - look in timbers yard). Watch my YouTube tutorial on how to make one for you.

5 - A mini iron and teflon finger tips for a crisp edge and finish. The teflon fingers are a great plus to save your fingertips from scalding, or when you need to hold onto the fabric very close to the iron.

Try to stay eco-friendly. Many products are still sold in plastic blister packs. We want to steer clear of those companies and encourage the wave of newcomers, endorsing a much greener way.

So, if you’re looking to buy a gift for someone special (and that’s right - I am talking about you! :-) ), then look me up on Youtube for great time saving tips and inexpensive ways to achieve great results in your projects. Keep up-cycling, and repurposing. Local thrift and charity shops have wonderful sewing sections, filled with patterns and fabrics.

Have a great sewing day and keep smiling!

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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 Wilmslow Green Room Theatre 01625 540933 www.wgrsoc.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 Wilmslow Dean Row Toni Fox (Residents of Wilmsow) 01625 251 016 toni.fox@cheshireeast.gov.uk Wilmslow East Rod Menlove (Conservative) 07825 431776 rod.menlove@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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s I write this, the housing market has a huge supply and demand problem. Usual amount of demand, not enough supply.

That means that, for the moment, we’re all staying put. Perhaps it’s the unusual times we’re living in, perhaps we want some stability right now, whatever it is, it means that we need our homes to work for us now more than ever. Our bedrooms, no matter what our age, should be a calming and beautiful sanctuary. Now, how can that be the case if every time you open a cupboard you’re met with an avalanche of ‘stuff’? Clothes for every eventuality of our British weather, odd shoes, bedding, jewellery, the vacuum! You name it, we squeeze it in.

Don’t worry, in my experience of working with people in their homes, this is just about everybody.

There’s never enough space (it’s definitely not that we have too many clothes) (or shoes!).

There are easy and practical solutions. I don’t mean just throwing a load of shelves up from a well known Swedish home store that will look generic and fall apart quicker than a wet Digestive. It can be stylish and a gorgeous addition to your bedroom décor.

Behind your bed is a missed opportunity. People may hang a picture but moving the bed out just a few inches or more if you can spare it, creates a large, shallow surface area. Sliding doors and

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shelves, perfect for books, jewellery, make up etc. The top can hold your lamp, books, perfume etc. The fronts can be panelled, painted plain or stencilled. There are lots of good stencils on the market that are easy to use.

Another very simple and massively missed opportunity is the bedside table. Traditionally it’s a small unit, one drawer that holds, well, rubbish really along with your bedtime reading, pop your lamp on top and that’s it.

Replace it with a small sideboard and voila, you have tons of room.

Take a look around at what is going for a small price and repurpose it, paint, take a door off, or have something fabulous made to measure. Either will look fantastic and be much roomier.

One of my favourites for a mountain of extra storage is a high shelf. They don’t take anything off the room as they’re way above the eye-line. You can use pretty boxes, not too many of these or they look cluttered. Just putting all of your books up there will look like a library for tall people. Break it up, add vases, plants and picture. Colour co-ordinate things to add interest, use string lights to draw attention to something, use different levels with a taller picture frame, a few books, next to a hanging plant. Faux plants are great here so you don’t need to think about watering them.

If you need any help I’m here.

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