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SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - September/October 2022 3 To advertise in SKWilmsow & Alderley Edge please contact Simon Hemsley on 0161 488 1979 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information. SKCheadle Hulme & Cheadle: October / November 2022 Deadline: 9th September SKBramhall & Woodford and SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge November / December 2022 Deadline: 12th October (please allow two extra days for ad design). Printed by Stephens & George ©SK Magazines. All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. Welcome to the September / October issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge. As you can see by this month’s front cover “back to school” the summer is nearly over. I believe this year is one of the hottest and driest on record. With that been said it might be a great time to check out our events pages which featuring –Wilmslow’s Festival of Nature. Page 8. Our regular feature, Under the Hammer is back. Along with the usual Art and Antiques sold, this month they also sold the contents from an old garden shed. Turn to page 10 to find out how much your old drills and saws are worth along with a Victorian garden bench. We have our usual pages of events and activities in and around the area, to help get you out and about within the Remembercommunity.ifyour club or group is looking for more members, drop me an email and I’ll do my best to spread the word. Grab yourself an ice cream and enjoy the read. Cheers Simon monthThis Simon Hemsley SK Magazines T: 07952 005518 E: simon@skmagazines.co.uk W: www.skmagazines.co.uk Food & Drink page 12 Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5, 6 & 8 Under the Hammer – Page 10 Food & Drink - Page 12 Community Care – Page 14 Children’s Activities – Page 17,20 Community News = Page 22 Financial Matters – Page 24 Interior Design – Page 26 Mindset Advice – Page 28 Community Index - Page 30 Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 32 Ad Index - Page
3 large leeks – cleaned and sliced Butter for frying 250ml double cream 4 slices of brioche A big chunk of cheddar grated. Put the butter into a large frying pan and add the leeks. Let the leeks sweat without browning them. When they are relatively soft pour over the cream and bring to a gentle bubble. Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a shallow ovenproof dish. Tear up the brioche and place roughly onto the leeks pressing the pieces into the creamy mixture slightly. Put under a hot grill to brown off the brioche a bit –be careful as it burns really makecheese.theputgenerous.youthescatterWhenquickly.brownedoverallcheddar–wanttobeThenitbackundergrilltomelttheIfyouwanttothisaheadjustput it into a hot oven rather that under the grill which will heat up the leeks and brown the cheese at the same time. Enjoy!
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4 | SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - September/October 2022 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 info@winecellarwilmslow.co.ukClosed01625529773 2d Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1AA Call or email to book but walk ins always welcome
EVERY MONDAY: THE LINDOW SINGERS Wilmslow Academy Primary School, Handforth Road, Handforth 7:30pm. For more information contact Ann Epton, on 0161 485 2231or Email Harry.Epton@ntlworld.com or visit https://www.lindowsingers.org.uk/ EVERY MONDAY: KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Call 01625 586962 for more details. EVERY MONDAY: LEGO CLUB 3.30-4.30 show of your creativity at our after school Lego Club. Ideal for 5+ but Duplo is provided for younger children. Free; no need to book unless it is a school holiday. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW. EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS Further details contact Angela 07790291648. EVERY MONDAY: STORIES AND SONGS 11am-11.30 - Stories, rhymes and activities for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Great for active toddlers – sitting is optional! Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW. EVERY ITALIANMONDAY:CONVERSATION CLASSES Call Raffaella 07900 184318 with any questions. www.italianclasses.co.uk EVERY BALLROOM/LATINMONDAY: AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: Susan Young 07712 069627 EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY: EXERCISE & STRENGH Monday 2.00-3.00 p.m. Strength and Balance. Thursday 2.00-3.00 p.m. Exercise for Seniors (Seated and Standing Exercise to Music) Each class is £5.00 per week. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow. Further details from me 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. 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 MONDAY AND TUESDAY: CLASSES FOR SEQUENCE DANCING Contact Susan Young 07712 069627 EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON: SEQUENCE TEA DANCE Contact Susan Young 077121 069627 EVERY ROTARYTUESDAY:CLUBOF WILMSLOW DEAN Contact 01625 www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.535580. EVERY TUESDAY: BARNBY CHOIR Do come along and enjoy the benefits of singing. All voices welcome. Phone for a quick chat or email Shan Bristow on 01625 520193 shan@shanbristow.co.uk We meet at 8pm, at Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AR. website: www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk
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FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: DEAN ROW WI Call our secretary Sue on 0161 485 6684. ALDERLEYWEDNESDAY:EDGEBRIDGE CLUB. Contact John Poole on 01625 584328 or Denis Langton on 01625 583720 WEDNESDAY: BABY BOUNCE 2.30-3pm – Suitable for babies 12 months and younger so join us to sing some rhymes and meet other parents. Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW. WEDNESDAY: ADCS & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Contact details 01260 253401. WILMSLOWWEDNESDAY:KNITAND NATTER GROUP Suitable for knitters of any ability. 9.30 - 12.00pm at Coach and Four, Alderley Road, Wilmslow. SCOTTISHWEDNESDAY:COUNTRY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY contact details should now read: 01625 536909. www.wilmslowwriters2@gmail.com address https://wilmslow-writers.blogs THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: CONCERTS UNDER THE SPIRE: Morning Coffee Concerts at Alderley Edge Meth odist Church.From January to March, the series will feature musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music, and we look forward to the ex ceptional standard of performance we have come to expect from these talented students. Coffee is served from 10.15 am and the recital begins at 11.00 am on 19th January, 16th February and 16th March. Admission £10 to include ments.www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.comrefresh 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 SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: ROW OF TREES CUM WIMSLOW W.I. Contact Jean on 01625 475222. THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Call Angela 0779029168. THURSDAY: CLASSICAL YOGA Contact Marion Duff on 01625 528650 www. for details. THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP - FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE Contact 07581 012026 or 07773 778224. THURSDAY: KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS. Contact Angela 07790 291648 or pop in. THURSDAY: YOGA For more information email: diana.j.davidson@btinternet.com or call 0161 929 1947. EVERY THURSDAY: RHYMETIME 11am-11.30 – Rhymes for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW.
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EVERY WILMSLOWTUESDAY:BADMINTON CLUB Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com. EVERY TUESDAYTUESDAY:JAZZAND SWING Contact 01625 528336. EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW Contact Pat Mullineux in advance on 0161-427 6421. 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 2pm-3pm – We will have a different theme each month and you can contact the library on 01625 374 060 for more details about upcoming themes. Free; no need to let us know in advance you will attending. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW. EVERY WEDNESDAY: BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA Call Chrissie on 07929 103990 for further information. www.backbeatacappella.com.
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SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - September/October 2022 | 7 @mariaclmariaclaytoninteriors aytoninteriors 07741 001757 Maria Clayton Interiors specialises exclusively in upcycling kitchen units, bedroom units and all free-standing furniture. We o er all colours from both Little Greene and Farrow and Ball. Kitchen units and bedroom units sprayed to the colour of your choice. We take all the hassle out of the process by dismantling the units ourselves, collecting and re assembling. We have many year’s experience and our customers are always left satis ed. “We o er quality over quantity” 3 Church Street, Wilmslow, SK9 1AX SPRAY KITCHEN UNITS AND FURNITURE PAINTING MARIA CLAYTON INTERIORS WE FIT TYRES, WE’LL COME TO YOU! SK8Tyres are committed to keeping you, your family & your business on the road. Our expert team will ensure you tyres are in optimum condition. Wherever you are, at home, work (local business accounts available) or the gym we will get you back on the road without delay. 4 Mobile Puncture Repair 4 Mobile Locking Wheel Nut Removal 4 EV Tyre Experts 4 Tyre Replacement - Mobile fitting 4 Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems 4 Wheel Balancing Choose your tyres and select your fitting times at: www.sk8tyres.co.uk Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5EU • paul@sk8tyres.co.uk 0800 161 5050 • 0161 485 1141
This September you are invited to take part in a month of Free activities across Wilmslow, designed to inspire and motivate us to take more care of our planet! Enjoy guided walks, visit the Sustainable Fashion Fair, settle in for film screenings at the Rex Cinema, come and eat local community grown produce at our Harvest Party. On 25th September from 11-4pm you can experience Wilmslow like never before at our Car Free Street Festival featuring the On Yer Bike pedal powered concert will be hosted by BBC DJ Chris Hawkins, there will be carnival performers, children’s activities and more.
WILMSLOW WELLS FOR AFRICA CHARITY INVITES
Lunchtime Concerts on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 pm 21 September – a piano recital by Callum McLachlan 19 October – Students from Alderley Edge School for Girls 16 November – Sarah Douglas / clarinet & Amy Wakefield / piano Admission £7. Light lunches (charged separately) served from 12 noon
SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER: FESTIVAL OF NATURE
Visit www.festivalofnature.co.uk
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YOU TO OUR SOUPERDAY FUND-RAISER ON THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER between 11.30 and 2.00. £5 admission includes a choice of home-made soup (all flavours meatfree), with home-made bread and a hot drink. Cakes and home produce items will be available to buy. The venue is St John’s Church Rooms, Knutsford Rd., Wilmslow, SK9 6EL. We have been welcomed to this hall by the Church for 30 years of Souperdays! WWfA was formed in 1984, raising funds to provide sources of clean water in rural African villages. More than £1.5 million has been spent on over 320 projects since then, but the huge need continues. Your support for the charity helps us to make a difference.
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. 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 LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL GOLF SOCIETY We have male and female members. We play the last Friday each month at local courses. We are based at the Victorian in Bramhall. Email: bramhallgolfsociety.com It contains all the fixtures for this year or contacted 07563512555 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
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Thanks to a collaboration with Chinese and Oriental art expert Eldon Worrall and antiques valuer Tobias Worrall, nearly 200 antiques and collectibles featured in the first Hanson & Worrall sale.
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Top lots included an ornate Victorian Coalbrookdale iron and wood garden bench which made £2,500. As well as being a fine example of workmanship it boasts whereinIronbridgeaCoalbrookdale,significance.historicalvillageintheGorgeShropshire,isironorewas first smelted by Abraham Darby. In 1709, Darby rebuilt Coalbrookdale Furnace and eventually used coke as his fuel. The coal was drawn from drift mines in the sides of the valley. As it contained far fewer impurities than normal coal, the iron it produced was of a superior quality. This discovery proved to be a major factor in Britain’s Industrial Revolution.
The eclectic nature of auctions is something I will always love and that came to the fore in a new sale which brought together a wonderful mix of treasures – some sourced in Cheshire.
I am proud to say the inaugural Hanson & Worrall Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Auction took place in July, a service launched to assist the people of Cheshire, Liverpool and Merseyside.
Entries are invited until October 21 for Hanson & Worrall’s November 11 sale. It will feature silver, jewellery, Chinese art, porcelain and glass, works of art, clocks and furniture. To book a valuation appointment, or to enquire about home visits, house clearance/downsizing, call Tobias Worrall on 07384 890387 or email enquiries@hansonworrall. co.uk. Free valuations are available every Saturday, 9am-1pm, at Wallasey Unitarian Chapel, Manor Road, Liscard Village, Wallasey, CH44 1DA. Free antiques, collectibles, dolls and teddy bear valuations are also available at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DH on September 9 and 23. To find out more email Janet Rawnsley: jrawnsley@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.Twitter:HansonsUKFacebook:HansonsAuctioneersUKInstagram:hansons_auctioneers
Why a garden bench excelled at new auction serving the people of Cheshire
Asian art is always sought after and lot 26, a 17th century Ming Dynasty Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, was contested to £1,200. Meanwhile, lot 42, a Chinese Qianlong porcelain sprinkler vase in a rich red flambe glaze, reached £720. Clearing out a garden shed saw £850 achieved for lot 168, a large quantity of cabinet-makers’ tools including drills, planes and a saw. Other surprises emerged in the militaria sector with a £700 bid for a collection of German medals and badges.
Another item to do well was a splendid 18th Liverpool,ofWilliamItParkmahoganycentury,Lassel-longcaseclock.achieved£1,350. Lassel,ToxtethPark,made quality clocks in the 18th century, a time when every wealthy family required an eye-catching timepiece. He succeeded his father in 1758 and worked until the 1790s. Some clocks are signed ‘Lassel-Park’ as an abbreviation for Toxteth Park, and these could be by father or son.
Lassel-Park longcase clock, sold £1,350. 17th century Ming Dynasty Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, sold £1,200. Coalbrookdale iron and wood garden bench, sold £2,500.
As an ex-athlete I’ve always advocated the benefits of keeping in shape physically, but it’s just as important to look after your mental wellbeing. Book a session with Wendy, she’s the person to help you look after your brain as you would your body.
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If you’re suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Relationship or General Life problems, Wendy can help. It doesn’t matter how long the problem’s been happening, or how big a problem you think it is; over 20 years of experience gives Wendy the confidence that everything can be changed. Consultations (including couples therapy) can be held at her private clinic in Alderley Edge, over the phone or by video link. Wendy also runs Fearless Female which provides tools designed specifically to help women understand, control and eradicate anxiety, stress and depression from their lives.
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A big chunk of cheddar grated. Put the butter into a large frying pan and add the leeks. Let the leeks sweat without browning them. When they are relatively soft pour over the cream and bring to a gentle bubble. Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a shallow ovenproof dish. Tear up the brioche and place roughly onto the leeks pressing the pieces into the creamy mixture slightly. Put under a hot grill to brown off the brioche a bit –be careful as it burns really
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Creamy Leek Gratin 3 large leeks – cleaned and sliced Butter for frying 250ml double cream 4 slices of brioche
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SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - September/October 2022 13 CHESHIRE’S NO 1 TRUE SPORTS SHOP! We Believe in a Personal Service at all Times We work with all the leading suppliers so we are able to offer the latest products from some of the top manufacturers at affordable prices. We are a TRUE SPORTS Shop. Jim Hall Sports is a family owned sports shop in the heart of Bramhall Village. Est 1978. We stock all sports equipment from top name brands and offer a friendly personal service. Jim Hall Sports has prided itself on supplying the best sports equipment to the serious sports participant. We aim to offer an extensive range in all sports and if there is something you want but can’t find it, please contact us and we will be happy to help as best we can. Open Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.30pm 3 Ack Lane East. Bramhall. Stockport. SK7 2BE. Tel: 0161 439 7394 www.jimhallsports.co.uk SPECIALIST IN; n Tennis n Hockey n Running n Football n Rugby n Cricket n Squash n Badminton n Gym Wear n Gym Equipment
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PUZZLE POWER
Puzzles are such a great way to stay busy and mentally stimulated, there are lots to choose from, but we are going to focus on jigsaw puzzles. Jigsaws are relatively cheap, easy to get hold of; available from book, charity and stationery shops (plus picking one up from your village or town will help local businesses too) and of course, there are plenty of options to buy online. While puzzles benefit people of all ages, the benefits of jigsaws are especially noticeable for older people. Studies have shown that doing jigsaw puzzles can improve cognition and visualspatial reasoning. The act of putting the pieces of a puzzle together concentrationrequiresand improves short-term memory and problem solving. According to Harvard Health Publishing building a healthy cognitive reserve can potentially help reduce the risk of developing dementias like Alzheimer’s disease. Physiotherapists working with older people have noted how the small, precise movements required when doing a jigsaw are beneficial especially when people do not have many opportunities to use their hands in daily activities. And because a jigsaw is so focused it is naturally relaxing to the mind and body and a good way to help stay calm and reduce anxiety. Jigsaw puzzles are also a great way to reminisce and look back on happy memories either on your own or with a friend or family member. There are such a huge variety of subjects, scenes and landscapes printed onto puzzle pieces.
I recently bought a jigsaw for myself that featured characters from the TV shows of my childhood it was great to bring it to life and remember with fondness Mr Ben, Bagpuss, The Adventures of Parsley the Lion and The Wombles! I then passed it on to my brother and sister-inlaw who enjoyed putting it together with their children who couldn’t quite believe what we all used to watch when we were young. We can pick up puzzles that feature our favourite places too, the locations of where we used to visit for days out and the destinations of our family holidays. There are even nostalgia puzzles with scenes of films from years gone by, royal celebrations and comic books. It is also possible to have our own personal images printed onto jigsaw pieces, for example, a family portrait, a much-loved pet or a special memory such as a wedding. Whether you puzzle alone, share it with family or friends, decide to puzzle in one go or spread it over days and weeks you will benefit in so many ways – give it a go!
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Bon Bons Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Bonnie on 07739 359948.
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.
My Baby Massage Tuesday in Alderley Edge. Call Claire on 01625 583325 or 07952 810350.
Little Superstars Sports Club Friday morning & afternoon at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Louise on 07904 311552.
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.
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
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.
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
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In all these types of situations, it’s important to have a clear and structured approach and strategy. I meticulously prepare and pride myself on my exceptional level of client care. Please contact me at Hall Brown Family Law for any advice or support about family law matters.
Hall Brown, the award-winning boutique family law firm based in Manchester, London, Sheffield, and Leeds is recognised as the best family law firm in the North West. I joined the firm in 2017 to focus on children law and within this time I have amassed a team of nine highly experienced, specialist children lawyers across all four of our office locations, creating a UK leading Children Family Law team. It’s a privilege to lead such an incredibly talented, passionate, and hardworking team, and for this reason, Hall Brown are recognised as the go-to children lawyers in England and Wales. My desire was always to work within family law but more specifically in matters relating to children. After completing my degree at Warwick University and my LPC in Chester, I returned to Manchester for my training contract. Since qualifying I have remained in the Cheshire and Manchester area – which is my home place as I’ve lived in Cheshire since I was eight years old – where I’m proud to be fulfilling my ambitions and heading up a specialist team in the Whilstregion.
Manchester’s Leading Children Family Law Firm Advises Parents over the Summer Holidays
I have worked in all areas of family law, my specialism, even from being a trainee solicitor, has been children law and I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience, having worked solely in this area for more than a decade. My young daughter attends school in Cheshire and now that the summer holidays are upon us, I know all too well as a working Mum, the pressures that come with the holiday season.
It’s never too early to seek advice.
KATIE WELTON-DILLON Partner / Head of Children Family Law E. katie.welton-dillon@hallbrWWown.co.uk T. 0161 804 9718
During these weeks, it is common for people to put off seeking legal advice when it comes to relationship disputes, or differences of opinion in a child’s upbringing, wellbeing, or education decisions for instance.
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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.
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.
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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
If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.
Music Bugs Friday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Stacey on 0844 822 1175.
Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-School Swimming Friday afternoon at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call 01477 410080.
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.
Wednesday 1.30 – 3pm at St. Benedict’s Church, Hall Road, Handforth. Call Jacquie on 01625 250471.
Praise & Play Tuesday at 1.30 – 3pm at St Chad’s Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01625 530228
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
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TThis month SK Magazines caught up with the team behind Wilmslow’s latest hospitality venue. The Wine Cellar Wilmslow. A newly opened, independent local wine bar, serving Wilmslow and Cheshire fine wine from around the world, along with the best of British cheese & charcuterie from specialist artisan suppliers such as Cobble Lane Cured & The Courtyard Dairy.
In a post-pandemic return to their tradition of making visits to places of interest, members of Wilmslow Civic Trust travelled to Port Sunlight. The village was founded in 1888 by William Lever, as somewhere to build a new soap works and homes for his employees. There are over 900 houses, 12 public buildings almost all listed Grade I or II set in 130 acres of parkland. What makes Port Sunlight unique is the way in which Lever’s social goals and romantic ideals have been so successfully integrated into the village layout. The many galleries in Lady Lever Art Gallery in the village house the best of Lever’s collection of paintings, sculpture furniture and ceramics
“We have been the talk of Wilmslow since opening in June, the concept brought to life by the team behind Suburban Green Wilmslow & Chorlton. A modern yet classic wine bar style, a comfortable & stylish environment to explore our expansive list. From Bordeaux to Bekka Valley, Haut-Medoc to Hungary, Provence to Piemonte, via Champagne of course, there is plenty to enthral & excite.”
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Within the government’s accepted research and development definition, your R&D does not have to have been successful to qualify for financial Thisassistance.listisfar from exhaustive, but the typical qualifying costs for R&D include staff salaries along with NIC and pension costs; the costs of subcontractors and freelancers working on the project and some types of software.
n Why was the knowledge being sought not readily deducible by a competent professional?
SMEs are able to claim up to 33p for every £1 spent on qualifying R&D activities. Your R&D expenditure already typically attracts corporation tax relief as part of the normal operational costs of your trade. Your R&D tax credit claim then allows a further 130% of this eligible R&D expenditure to be deducted when calculating the taxable profits of your company’s trade.
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R&D tax credits applied to profitable businesses, reduce their Corporation tax bill. The rate of relief is 25%. So if your R&D spend last year was £100,000, you could get a £25,000 reduction in your tax bill. Loss making businesses receive their R&D tax credit by direct payment because they do not have a tax liability to offset. The rate of relief is up to 33%. So if your R&D spend last year was £100,000, you could get a £33,000 payment from HMRC. This is a complicated area, and as a result many companies that are entitled to make a claim, either may not even know about the reliefs available or assume that they would not meet the criteria. If you think your business may apply then you should speak to yourpeter@bevan.co.ukCharteredBevanPeteraccountant.Bevan&Co,Accountants
HMRC provides Research and Development (R&D) reliefs to support companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology. There are four basic but powerful questions which will provide the fundamental insights required to assess your project’s eligibility to make a claim:
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n What is the scientific or technological advance?
n How and when were the uncertainties actually overcome?
If you are not sure if your project can succeed, or you don’t know how to achieve it in practice, you may be resolving technological uncertainties and be carrying out qualifying R&D without realising.
R&D tax credits are calculated based on your R&D spend. To make an R&D credit calculation, you need to identify qualifying expenditure and enhance it by the relevant rate (see below). This determines your ‘enhanced expenditure’. When you deduct your enhanced expenditure from your taxable profits, or add it to your loss, the result is: n a Corporation Tax reduction if you are profit-making. n a cash credit if you are loss-making. n or a combination of the two.
IS YOUR BUSINESS ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES ELIGIBLE FOR R&D TAX CREDITS BUT NOT CLAIMING IT?
If your company is taking a risk by attempting to ‘resolve scientific or technological uncertainties’ then you may be carrying out qualifying activity including creating new products, processes or services and changing or modifying an existing product, process or service.
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Wendy from over the road will know what you’re eating for dinner! Does it let in much needed light or can you see the children from here. Hanging a pole longer than the window and having the curtains pulled back so that almost all of the window is exposed is a great tip. You can add to this Roman blinds on each window section if it’s a room that you’d want to part Sheershade.voiles are soft and luxurious these days, think boutique hotel rooms rather than your granny’s lounge back in the day. You can have them on an electric device for extra luxury. Then hang similarly toned plain curtains to finish the look that glide across full or part way if you’ve some privacy with no tie backs for this simple and clean look. A wave heading is perfect for this Shuttersstyle.area great idea for practical reasons giving options to open and close sections of the window independently. Soften the look with patterned curtains to the floor which can be much individuallythemtogether.fabricspatterned2andbeingobtainedlookAhardaroundneededtheshutters.relaxedcanbebybravechoosingdifferenttohangTiebackfor a cool, boho vibe. You could just tie them back to one side if it works. This is great in a younger person’s bedroom or a kitchen with the expanse of plain kitchen units, it’s a lovely, bright focal point. Let me know if I can help, Sharon.
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SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - September/October 2022 27 Abney Court care home, Cheadle Falls Prevention and Keeping Steady Wednesday 21st September 2022 10am -11.30am Half of people aged over 80 have at least one fall a year. Join us and meet an expert from Steady In Stockport to understand how you can support an older person to reduce their risk of falls and maintain their independence. Trusted to care. Join us for oureventnext To book please call 0161 826 4915 or email pamela.wilson@careuk.com
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Why does this matter to me?
Recent discoveries in neuroscience and neuroplasticity (the changes in brain structure which occur based on our thoughts and behaviour) have shown that we can SHIFT our own PFL brain wave pattern over time. If we become more stressed and anxious then our brainwaves shift more to the right, and conversely, if we practice mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and other emotional resilience building activities, our brainwaves shift to the Overleft. time, due to neuroplasticity, our neurons become “re-wired” making the changes more permanent, and thus we can literally build a different brain based on what we do and how we Youlive.might ask why we would want to shift our brainwaves to the left, given the optimal evolutionary position is to be skewed to the right, and the answer is that humans simply do not face the same risks to our lives that we evolved to face, such as frequent wars, illness, childbirth and all-cause infant mortality. In fact, natural selection all but ceased the moment developments in medical science, law and order and the abundance of food reduced the death rate from the above factors, so do we really need to be as risk averse and pessimistic these days?
mindset Advice ARE HUMANS DESIGNED TO WORRY?
In people with higher incidences of depression, anxiety, stress and pessimism, the neuronal activity is found to be more concentrated on the right side of the PFL. For people who report themselves as happier, more relaxed, calmer and more optimistic, the neuron activity favours the left side. Interestingly, brainwave activity among humans is NOT evenly spread between the left and right sides. As the graph shows, the average human brainwave pattern is skewed to the right, meaning that most humans are by default more pessimistic, risk averse, cautious and a little anxious. So yes, you could say that humans are ‘designed’ to worry. Why might this be?
In a world of opportunity, safety and relative prosperity, maybe these natural tendencies could be holding us back more than keeping us safe. To conclude; we are largely stuck with the brains we now have in an ever more complex world, meaning that neuroplastic change is pretty much all we have to hone and enhance our brains. It would therefore be beneficial for humans to engage in activities such as yoga, mindfulness and self care which promote a more resilient, optimistic and happier brain neuroplasticthroughchange.
Brainwave activity in the pre-frontal lobe (“PFL”), which is the most cognitive, rational and ‘human’ part of the brain, can occur in both the left and right sides.
Assuming the accuracy of Darwin’s theory of natural selection and evolution, it can be concluded that favouring caution and risk aversion must be a survival boosting trait. (Of course this is just the average brainwave pattern. There are billions of people with more left skewed brains too, and the further you go to the left, the more optimistic and positive those brains are, and the further to the right the more likely you are to find chronic stress, anxiety and depression.)
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1. Don’t ‘stabilise’ your shoulders by forcing them down your back, this will only jam them up more.2.Allow the shoulders to melt down the back, visualising the distance between your shoulders and ears getting bigger and bigger.
5. When you have a sense of those muscles working, gently pulse them a few times a day, keeping the shoulders relaxednotice that as you work these muscles your breastbone lifts upwards.
Just like for back issues, we need to look at the whole body to see if we can identify the cause of shoulder pain, discomfort and dysfunction (if you’ve suffered a traumatic injury to your shoulder, then the problem is much easier to identify).
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6. Enjoy the feeling of being wide and open across your chest. Notice how your head starts to return to a much more natural position, your eye level will be straight ahead....... so, smile and greet the world.
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3. Think about the tips at the bottom of your shoulder blades gently drawing in towards your spine.
A key point to remember if you are suffering is that the major joints in our bodies alternate in their need for stability and Ifmobility.westart at the feet, the ankle joint is designed for mobility. Working upwards, this means the knees are designed for stability. That’s a really important concept to understand, because our bodies are masters at compensation, so if we lose mobility at one joint, such as the ankle, the knee will become more mobile to compensate for this! As the knee joint is designed for stability, if there is too much mobility, it fairly quickly leads to dysfunction and Lookingpain. at the shoulders, they’re designed for stability, so that means the thoracic spine (the upper part of the spine) needs to be mobile, otherwise it will cause dysfunction in the Weshoulderscanalso follow this logic down the body –are your shoulder problems caused by a problem that started in the lumbar region or the hips? Perhaps it was lower still, in the knees? Or did the problem start with stiff ankles? Don’t despair, all is not lost! This is where Pilates comes in: the moves you do in a Pilates class all work to keep the mobility and the stability in the right areas of your body, keeping your body as compensation-free as possible! As well as recommending joining a Pilates class, here are a few tips to follow at home
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4. Be aware of those lower muscles working - they are often very switched off so be aware it may take a while to sense this, do NOT force.
Pilates is well known for helping a bad back, but did you know how helpful Pilates can be if you suffer from shoulder problems?
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Meet our fabulous patient, Robert Brown. Rob is from Bramhall and grew up locally. He had an ‘All on Four’ procedure (also known as a ‘same day smile’) done with us which was completed 3 months ago. He had all of his teeth removed, multiple implants placed and temporary teeth fitted, all in one day. The final fitting was then done 5 months later and he now has a smile to really show off about!
‘The whole experience was great! I never really suffered any pain or discomfort. From start to finish the amazing team made me feel comfortable and at ease and I can now eat all the foods I love, whereas before I was struggling to chew anything,’ Rob told us. When we asked how he feels now, he said, ‘I feel amazing. It has given me such a confidence boost. I can’t stop smiling at everyone! So much so, that all of my friends and family want to get their teeth done at Cheadle Hulme Dental now. I highly recommend Dr Karim and his amazing team. The experience was absolutely fantastic and the after-care has been phenomenal. Dr Karim was always on hand if I needed any advice or anything, and he’d even text me on a weekend to check I was doing ok! If you’re in a similar position to Rob, or would like to enquire about our other treatments please contact us on 0161 486-0743 to book an appointment with one of our smile advisors.
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