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MANCHESTER MONTESSORI Parents to set up a new school BOOK REVIEWS Chorlton Bookshop TAGPASSITON Save more, buy better, shop local JP & BRIMELOW The Willows in Chorlton LOW CARBON FOOD Small changes make a big difference

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Manchester Montessori School Parents to set up new school

A group of Manchester parents are working to set up a Montessori primary school under the Government’s Free School initiative. The group in South Manchester wants to establish the school to meet demand for school places in the area and to offer an alternative to current mainstream education. They believe that the school, which will be called Manchester Montessori School, will offer all local children, regardless of ability or income, the chance to benefit from a Montessori education.

Why Montessori? The Montessori method, which was founded by Italian doctor Maria Montessori in 1907, aims

to foster children’s independent thinking by allowing them to develop at their own pace. There is little whole-class teaching. Instead, pupils are given freedom to choose topics that interest them, fostering a love of learning.

New School Now the parents behind the prospective school are looking for support from other parents and interested parties in the area to move forward with their application. Dominique Brockhaus-Grand, one of the parents, says that the group feels strongly that all children could benefit from the Montessori system, and that they are passionate that this be available to children in the area. “The Free School will be state

funded and open to all children, irrespective of economic background. “At this stage, we need people to express their support. We need to hear from people who feel our community and children would benefit if such a school was available locally and without fees”. The group have set up a website where you can register your support, find out more about the project and Montessori education and fill in their online survey.

Express Your Support Parent Annabel Newfield says “We need to show that parents and the wider community are interested in the new school. “You don’t have be involved in the process” she says, “but we do

7 need many people to show their support by filling in our interest form online.”

Spread the Word There are numerous other ways of supporting the group’s application: “This could mean anything from lending website skills to simply spreading the word.”

About Montessori Maria Montessori observed that children under six absorb limitlessly and effortlessly from the world around them and in so doing lay down all the foundations for later life. They have a special kind of mind that she called an absorbent mind - a strong desire to explore everything around them using their senses and a drive to become independent.

For more information, please contact: Dominique Brockhaus-Grand dgrand@hotmail.co.uk 07929 248 346 Rachel Sills rachel_sills@btinternet.com 0161 232 7314 To register interest, or to find out more about the application, or about Montessori education, visit the Manchester Montessori School website at:

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She identified certain windows of opportunity for the child that she called ‘sensitive periods’ during which the child is irresistibly drawn to the things he or she needs to help them develop their full human potential. In a Montessori school you will find independent children who are encouraged not only to do things for themselves but also to think for themselves. You

will find children who have learnt how to explore and solve problems for themselves. Most importantly you will see small children who are often perceived as only being aware of their own needs helping each other and who, without being asked to, will put things away and perform acts of kindness purely to benefit the group as a whole.

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Book Reviews from Chorlton Bookshop

The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse

Electric Eden: Unearthing England’s Visionary Music

The Electric Michelangelo - Sarah Hall

For fans of Kate Mosse this novella condenses all of her best qualities into a much shorter offering than usual. Set in the winter of 1928 we follow Freddie who is still grieving for his brother who died in the Great War. Despite years of therapy, Freddie is unable to move past his brother’s death, often leaving him detached from those around him. This reclusive nature has led him to taking a tour of the Pyrenees just as the worst of winter is about to take hold. Driving along a lonely mountain road Freddie loses control of his car and knocks himself unconscious. This sets in motion a haunting series of events which keeps the reader gripped.

Rob Young

The Electric Michelangelo is a sensuously gritty novel of love, loss and outsiders, set around the art of tattooing in the beginning of the last century. Opening within blustery Morecambe Bay, we follow Cy Parks as he becomes part of the tattooing world under the harsh yet insightful eye of binge-drinking Eliot Riley. Delve deep into the underworld of the vintage tattoo parlour as Cy’s life is turned upside down, leading him to America where he meets a host of outcasts from the local circus. Amongst them, the enigmatic and beautifully fierce Grace catches his eye, and after an unusual artistic request, Cas, the Electric Michelangelo, finds his life sets a new path once again...

Kate Mosse once again bases her story around historical fact. Although an obvious ghost story, she cleverly creates the eerie atmosphere using the scenery and the harsh mountain weather. This full length story has been expanded from “The Cave” written for the “Short Reads” campaign, which is included at the back of the book. A perfect read for a cold winter’s afternoon.

UK folk music has been back in vogue recently, and this hefty tome surveys the whole history of the form. Young pays particular attention to the folk boom of the Sixties and Seventies, lavishing entire chapters on key bands such as Pentangle and Fairport Convention. But first he puts this era in context, explaining the early work done to preserve the folk tradition by Cecil Sharp, Ewan MacColl and A.L. Lloyd. Following the lineage right up to the present day, with folk-inflected artists like Kate Bush and Julian Cope, Young paints a detailed portrait of an entire swathe of popular culture, slotting in lesser-known artists along the way. Admirably he manages to do so in a shrewd, highly readable fashion, never getting bogged down in dry academic-style prose. If there’s a place for Comus in your record collection, or the voice of Vashti Bunyan brings a tear to your eye, you’d do well to treat yourself to this.

Sarah Hall creates rich, artistic prose and a powerful perception on life in this novel that was shortlisted for the 2004 Man Booker Prize.

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THE WILLOWS DEVELOPMENT Brantingham Rd, Chorlton JP & Brimelow are pleased to announce an exciting development of 14 three bedroom energy efficient semi-detached homes. The homes will feature: • Super efficient gas fired central heating system with combi boiler • Heat recovery ventilation system • Insulated loft and cavities to level 3 ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’ • Energy efficient fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher • Energy efficient interior lighting • Double glazed PVCu windows and doors • Water Butts • Composting and Recycling area • Secure cycle storage

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Happy Valentine’s Da y! Valentine’s Day on Feb ruary 14th has been cel ebrated in Britain since the sev enteenth Century. Sin ce then, handwritten notes and poems have largely giv en way to mass-produced greeti ng cards. Between us, we’ll be sending around 25 mil lion cards and spending and estimated 1.3 billion pounds on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts. So, whether you celebr ate with a romantic me al for two, a walk in the park or a quiet night at home.. .

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One person really can make a difference by Amanda Woodvine If you’re environmentally aware, chances are you already recycle, avoid tumble drying like the plague, shower instead of taking baths, and use low-energy light bulbs. By taking these easy steps - combined with driving sensibly, if at all - we each stop the production of just under a tonne of global warming gases every single year.

doubt that it is tastier and better for the planet. Producers use less fossil fuels, no synthetic chemicals obtained from oil, and they help the soil to store CO2 instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. To maximise freshness, chop and freeze on purchase and add to stir-fries, soups, stews or smoothies. (Saving: 0.5 tonnes of CO2-e)

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and avoid packaged foods. Reducing waste by just half a large bag each week saves half a tonne of CO2 per year. Large supermarkets such as Morrisons in Chorlton accept Tetra packs. And these days you can even compost for the Council from the comfort of your own kitchen! Keep it whiff-free by ordering a free indoor food-composting caddy from the Council on 0161 954 9000. (Saving: 0.47 tonnes CO2-e)

One of the most effective ways of cutting carbon emissions is by considering the food on your plate. The Food Climate Research Network reckons cutting our foodrelated emissions by 70% by 2050 would make a real difference to the environment. For ideas on how you can make real food carbon savings, check out our handy barometer, below.

1. Reduce meat and dairy consumption Cut both out completely and you can halve your food carbon footprint. As long as you get the dietary balance right, there’s research to suggest that your health and life expectancy will soar, too! (Saving: 1.2 tonnes of CO2-equivalent gases)

2. Buy organically-produced local food where possible and watch a quarter more carbon drop off the scales. While the fruit and veg might not win first prize in a beauty contest, there’s no

4. Cut down on meals out such as takeaways. It’s good for your waistline, good for your wallet, and will knock another tenth off your carbon footprint. (Saving: 0.10 tonnes CO2-e) The good news is that you’re not fighting climate change alone. Most Didsbury residents that we surveyed (80%) already have one or more

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cllr.j.grant@manchester.gov.uk

Allotments Manager

Citizens Advice

07507 854784 226 3322

GMPTE Bus, Train & Tram Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service Rail Enquiries NHS Direct

Chorlton Civic Society 0870 126 4094 0800 111 999 0870 6082 608 228 7811 905 1100 0845 7484 950 0845 4647

Police - non emergency

872 5050

Samaritans

236 8000

Community Organisations Action for Sustainable Living

277 0377

info@afsl.org.uk

www.chorltoncivicsociety.org

Chorlton Folk Club Thurs 9pm, Ellesmere Rd Cricket Club

Chorlton Good Neighbours

881 2925

goodneighbours@btconnect.com

Chorlton Reading Group

881 1813

Friends of Alexandra Park

226 7525

www.friendsofalexandrapark.org.uk

Friends of Chorlton Green

07092 898 721

http://friends.chorltongreen.org

Friends of Chorlton Meadows LGBT Parents Group

881 6276 636 7507 07970 298 559

Oxfam Chorlton

www.chorlton.co.uk Chorlton Aikido Club

861 8456

Chorlton Anxiety Group

226 3871

Rainbow Families

861 0108 07903 397 108

South Manchester Camera Club www.smcc.org.uk

www.whalleyrange.org

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