Inside Bollington, Prestbury & Tytherington Issue 69 by INSIDE MAGAZINES

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july - august 2019

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What’s INSIDE this month 4 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 7 child rights at Quarry Bank 11 simply books book club choice 12 eat the rainbow 15 adventure holidays

20 The Walk 22 not so humble umbels 25 In Touch 27 NGS Gardens galore

28 Children’s Activities 30 Puzzles

36 Puzzle Solutions

33 INSIDE Guide 37 Useful Numbers 38 Classified Index

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Diary of a geeky knitter Just when I think I’ve been chugging along with all the crafts and hobbies that I could ever be content with, I stumble across something more! Or two more things even...but that is part of the beauty of knowing what you are interested in and being open to new and fun experiences. I can’t imagine I will ever be bored, if only I was at the age I could retire and enjoy them all fully right now! Earlier this month, I finally plucked up the courage to submit an article to an online hub for (nerdy) film, tv, and more entertainment, and I was delighted to have that article accepted! If you’re not a fan of Pokemon, or in fact even aware of what that is, don’t worry yourself with the content of the article. I can still brag a little! The fact is, it’s a website that I’ve admired for a long time and really fancied writing for. I’ve written before about making sure you step out of your comfort zone to push your boundaries and enjoy new experiences. Life’s too short to waste these chances and opportunities to enjoy your interests to new levels, so don’t be afraid to be selective in what you pursue - enjoy what you do every day, as much as you can. I’m writing this not long after having come home from the second pleasant surprise and creative experience I introduced at the top of this article. The Hat Works in Stockport ran a ‘Drinks & Drawing’ event in midJune, in which a life drawing class based around their extensive collection of fascinating hats was held; and

a bar that sold exceptionally good and well-priced wine was open. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and something completely different to what I usually do in an evening (read ‘knit and watch tv’). I confess that I was a little disappointed to find out that the models were in fact fully dressed (I amused myself with the thought of traditional life drawing models in naught but an historical head piece) but it was fun to challenge myself with a new craft. Even if my talent steadily deteriorated the more wine I consumed, it seemed like that was half the fun! What are hobbies, if not a bit of fun and escape from the everyday? If you want to take a look at the website I now write for, check out www.whatculture.com - fans of Disney and Marvel, I promise you this will be your new favourite website! And keep an eye out on www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/hat-works for future events that could broaden your horizons too.

jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

Exploring Child Rights at Quarry Bank A brand-new exhibition at Quarry Bank, Rights of the Child, will explore the experiences of hundreds of children who worked at Quarry Bank, tracing the evolution of children’s rights from the 19th century to today. Visitors can see archive material from Quarry Bank and Dunham Massey, including letters, newspaper articles and indentures, which capture the stories of working-class people and the evolving right for fair and appropriate treatment of children. Their calls for representation, rights and equality, which were once silenced, can now be heard. Visitors can uncover their stories as they feel the thundering of the mill machinery beneath their feet, giving some sense of the working conditions experienced by the children at Quarry Bank. An imposing banner, depicting the significance of the 1833 Factory Act, will also be hung in the exhibition. Designed in 2015, this is the first time this powerful

At Quarry Bank, child workers lived in the Apprentice House where they were given food and board in exchange for their labour. © All images copyright National Trust Images.

banner will have been displayed outside of its original home in Westminster Hall. As well as looking back to the historic experiences of hundreds of children who grew up in a world without rights to protect their health and wellbeing, the exhibition also looks forward and asks ‘what rights would you stand up for today? How much work is there still left to be done?’ Featuring new protest banners created by trade union banner maker Ed Hall, with help from Styal Primary School and Newall Green High School pupils, the exhibition explores what rights are important to young people today. Alongside other campaign materials created by the students, including posters and sashes, these brand-new protest banners consider the significance of the right to health care, the right to a safe environment and the right of association - allowing people the opportunity to join clubs and support causes important to them. A short film on young carer’s rights has also been produced, which aims to inspire visitors to think about the rights people have today and what they what they would stand up and campaign for. Suzanne Kellett, Programming Manager at Quarry Bank says, ‘This year we’re exploring the stories of the child workers from Quarry Bank against a backdrop of political unrest in the 19th century and the fight for children’s rights. It’s a poignant time to be talking about these important themes with 2019 marking the 30th anniversary of the UN Rights of the Child Act and the Continued over

the Apprentice House at Quarry Bank. As many as 90 children lived together at any one time, working long and gruelling hours in the mill under dangerous conditions, in exchange for food, clothes and board. Their work shaped the industrial revolution in Manchester and helped Quarry Bank to become one of the largest cotton manufacturing businesses in the world. As part of one of the first ever industrial communities, these children were on the frontline of a new and emerging relationship between workers and the powerful elite, between rights and responsibilities. Their story is that of the early Industrial Revolution, when society stood at a turning point.

Apprentice Indenture signed by a child worker at Quarry Bank in 1794. The apprentice was required to 12 hours a day, six days a week. © Copyright National Trust Images.

200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. Both of these moments in history have dramatically impacted the rights we hold today, and we hope visitors to Rights of the Child will be encouraged to reflect on our rights and significant issues, sparking discussion and debate.’ Visitors can uncover Quarry Bank’s connection to these events and discover how mill owners Samuel Greg and Robert Hyde Greg witnessed the massacre and spoke out against the atrocities. Nevertheless, the Greg family were part of a manufacturing class who would often put profit before people, silencing calls for improved working conditions and blocking appeals to reduce working hours to 10 hours per day. When the mill at Quarry Bank first opened in 1784, children made up over 50% of the workforce at Quarry Bank, forming a vital part of the mill’s operation. Children as young as 8 years old were employed for cheap labour, brought from the workhouses or their family homes to

Inside Quarry Bank mill today - The child workers would have scavenged for waste cotton underneath this full length spinning mule. © Copyright National Trust Images, Ian Shaw.

Through the Rights of the Child exhibition, visitors can discover how children’s rights have changed over time at Quarry Bank with the introduction of Factory Acts, Working Hours Bills and Education Acts. The exhibition will uncover the stories of Quarry Bank’s child workers, asking ‘what are the rights and freedoms we can expect today, and how did we secure them?’ Whilst at Quarry Bank visitors can also join a guided tour of the Apprentice House, to see where the child workers lived, ate and slept under the strict watch of the Apprentice House superintendents. Rights of the Child runs to 29 September. For further information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

simply books book club choice My first choice is All Among The Barley by Melissa Harrison. This is a beautifully observed story set deep in the English countryside during the inter-war years. The Great War casts a long shadow over both those who went to fight and those who stayed at home – the novel also foreshadows what is yet to come and the irreversible changes which are underway in a traditional farming community. The story is told through the eyes of Edie Mather, looking back at her younger 14-year-old self as she was in the Autumn of 1933. When charismatic and outspoken Constance FitzAllen arrives from London to write abut fading rural traditions, she shows an interest in Edie, showing her kindness she has never known before. But is this (unsettling) older woman quite what she seems? This is an absorbing portrait of a lost way of life with wonderfully detailed descriptions of the land and nature woven into a gripping plot which also tackles some of the great themes of English life – class division, patriarchy, folklore and the rise of an insidious kind of fascism. I am a huge fan of Kate Atkinson and our readers have all enjoyed her previous two novels Life After Life and A God In Ruins – both of which include storylines which explore the impact of the Second World War on those who experienced and survived it. Kate’s new book Transcription is also a period novel – on this occasion a story of wartime espionage. It’s 1940 and 18-year-old Juliet Armstrong is recruited to work for MI5 and tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathisers. With the war over, Juliet presumes the events of those years are relegated to history. Ten years later, now a producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past and she feels herself once more under threat. This is an intricate and compelling story with the thrill of espionage and the twists and turns of a mystery and all told with the wit, pace and verve which makes a new Kate Atkinson book such a treat! And for the children…it’s 30 years since the first Percy The Park Keeper book was published and in celebration of this anniversary author/ illustrator Nick Butterworth has created a delightful new Percy story: One Springy Day. Percy and his animal friends are playing hideand-seek in the park. The fox has found a great hiding place in Percy’s workshop but, when he falls into a pot of Very Strong Glue, he finds himself in a very sticky situation! Is there anything his friends can do to help? This is a beautifully illustrated story told with Nick’s customary charm and humour.

Simply Books 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 www.simplybooks.info Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm Andrew Cant

eat the rainbow Many people are becoming vegetarian thanks to an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates both the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet. Others are just reducing their intake of red meat. Either way, the net effect is a healthy one as it leaves more room on your plate to fill up with an array of delicious vegetables and fruits; and the more colourful your plate of food, the more nutrients you will be consuming.

Vegetarians often seem to have loads of energy! Whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables are high in complex carbohydrates, so they supply the body with plenty of energising fuel. These, along with all those delicious pulses, are also jam-packed with fibre. They fill you up, so you are less likely to over-eat and you are unlikely to become constipated as the combination of lots of fibre and plenty of water should keep everything moving nicely!

An estimated 70 percent of all diseases, including onethird of all cancers, are related to diet. A vegetarian diet can reduce the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Then there’s the environment to consider. A plant-based diet is environmentally friendly. Much of the grain we grow is fed to animals raised for slaughter. As a rough guide it takes 2,500 gallons of water, 5.5kg of grain, nearly 16kg of topsoil and the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol, to produce one pound of beef! A vegetarian diet can sustain many more people, so is a more efficient use of resources.

At the same time, it can increase bone strength; if your bloodstream lacks calcium, your body can leach it from existing bone, resulting in your skeleton gradually becoming porous and losing strength. Although you can take supplements, it’s better to obtain calcium from your diet because food also supplies other nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D, that are necessary for the body to be able to absorb and make use of calcium. Even if you have to, or prefer to avoid dairy, beans, tofu, plant-based milks like soy, oat, rice or almond, and dark green vegetables such as broccoli, and kale are all rich in calcium. For anyone going through the menopause, you can really help to stave off the symptoms by upping your intake of vegetables and fruits, many of which are rich in phytoestrogens, the plant-based chemical compounds that mimic the behaviour of oestrogen. Soy is a very abundant natural source of phytoestrogens, but they are also found in apples, beets, cherries, dates, garlic, olives, plums, raspberries, squash and sweet potatoes.

by Claire Hawker

Finally, a vegetarian diet is cheaper. Eating vegetables, grains and fruits in place of beef, chicken and fish could cut individual food bills by an average of £500 per year. If you are thinking about incorporating more vegetarian meals into your diet, there’s no need to rush out and buy cookbooks (although there are lots of fabulous ones available) or scratch your head wondering what to make every day. For simple ways to include more plant-based foods into your diet, it’s really easy to get inspiration from online recipes and blogs - my current ‘food heroes’ are Dale Pinnock www.themedicinalchef.co.uk and Dr Rupy Aujla www.thedoctorskitchen.com You don’t have to go 100% vegetarian overnight, but just by cutting back on the number of meat portions you eat in a week or month, and introducing a wide variety of delicious vegetables, you could be on the way to a healthier, happier you!

ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS Yes, most people go on holiday to relax but for those of you who are a bit more adventurous, there are a great choice of activity breaks to consider. For lots of travellers, especially millennials it’s becoming less about where you are and more about what you do while you’re there. Of course, I think you can have both; a beautiful destination and lots of exciting stuff to do! At Not Just Travel, we work with lots of excellent suppliers who specialise in sporty trips, hiking adventures and offer a real opportunity to immerse yourself in the local landscapes and culture.

Cycling & Hiking We work with some awesome companies who specialise in cycling and hiking holidays. What an amazing way to explore a new destination. A lot of the tours are self-guided which means the accommodation along the route is arranged for you, you are given a map and off you go! (There’s a support car that takes your bags, bonus)!

Family Fun There are a many fantastic holiday resorts throughout Europe that cater specifically for active families. You could book into one of the beautiful holiday parks in the UK; Loch Lomond or the Lake District for example or head over to France or Italy. Interestingly, Slovenia has been making its mark in the last couple of years as a great destination for the ‘outdoorsy’. It’s beautiful, diverse and offers a great choice of extreme sports. The kids will never get bored at a resort with lots of activities and it’s a brilliant opportunity to try something new and spend quality time as a family.

Also, there are varying degrees of effort from easy to exhilarating, the choice is yours. Cycle through Tuscany, or the Italian Lakes, or visit the UNESCO sites in Croatia which is becoming a popular destination for cyclists. Continued over

You’re not restricted to Europe though. I booked a trip recently for a couple who wanted to cycle through Vietnam. What an adventure!

Wine Tasting Ok, perhaps this isn’t considered an ‘activity’ in the traditional sense but come on, it’s tempting, right?! Vineyard tours and tastings now cater for all levels of interest so whether you’re an avid wine drinker or just a beginner, we can find a tour for you. As you’d expect a lot of vineyards are in beautiful, rural areas so it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the local landscape. Also, you can go further afield to explore the wine regions of exciting places like California, South Africa and Australia! Of course, it’s advisable not to drink on an empty stomach so why not consider a ‘foodie’ break? You could

tie your wine tasting in with local cookery classes or culinary tours. Now that sounds like a holiday to me! Life should be full of experiences and I think travel is the perfect way to create hundreds of special memories. Don’t be overwhelmed at the prospect of organising an activity holiday. They are lots of brilliant suppliers who specialise in these trips and we work with a great variety of them. At Not Just Travel we can take care of all the logistics for you so you can just get on the plane and go and enjoy your adventure! Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant Notjusttravel/waitingworld lucyallen.notjusttravel.com e: lucy.allen@notjusttravel.com p: 07512784700

NEW BUSINESS IN BOLLINGTON Andrew Langdon put down roots in Bollington around 10 years ago, after spending over 20 years in the Army. His wide and varied Army career gave him many life experiences. Along with his family, he has become heavily involved in the Bollington community, both volunteering and fundraising. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firmly settled here, Andrew has embarked on his own business venture of Will writing and Estate planning. The new business North West Wills Ltd, was founded in September 2018. North West Wills has quickly become firmly established offering a professional, personalised, efficient and bespoke service. At North West Wills Ltd we understand the importance of protecting your world, and the best way to go about

it. We understand that it can be a difficult conversation to have with family and friends, but without a will or trust the family can be lost in legal red tape, worry and uncertainty. Andrew can act as person of notoriety for the creation of your Lasting Powers of Attorney - an important set of documents needed to help make decisions on a family members behalf, should they lose capacity. He also deals with the creation of family trusts, trusts within a will, guardianship for families with children under 18 and many other services. Andrew can give advice on which Will or Trust would offer the best protection for you depending on your circumstances. He can also dispel many myths and incorrect information that is floating about regarding Wills and Trusts, to enable you to make an informed decision. Andrew Langdon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; protect your world.

CIRCULAR WALK FROM TADDINGTON VIA MONYASH Walk description: A 4 to 5-hour circular walk in the Derbyshire Peak District, through mainly farmland, taking in some attractive villages and the substantial ruins of a former 19th century lead mine. The walk has two shortish climbs and one fairly steep descent. The paths are clearly evident for the most part, with a lot of mainly stone stiles. Distance: 10.5 miles Map: White Peak OL24 Start: The village of Taddington, past Buxton, and a short distance off the A6. Near the church in Taddington (Grid Reference SK 142711) is a suitable place to park. There is more on road parking in the village, but please be considerate to residents. We set off downhill through the village as far as a fork in the road with a large signpost “Town End.” We took the right fork and continued to One Day Cottage. We followed the signpost on the immediate right and went along an overgrown path between walls. After 100 metres or so the main path bears left and starts to climb gently. The path is shaded by trees with a pleasant view of the countryside on the left. We came to a T Junction and turned to the left again but keeping in the same eastward direction. We finally reached yet another T Junction with a tarmac road, we turned right along it for a kilometre or so. There is no traffic as it is just a farm lane. We passed Over Wheal Farm on our left and the lane dips down

by FJA Smith, Poynton Rambling Club

under some trees where there is often a puddle. A hundred metres beyond is a farm gate on the left with a finger post. We went through it and headed south easterly. The path is unclear at this point but the Magpie Mine is visible and this is the next destination. The stile out of the field is near the far corner and the path goes down steeply into Deep Dale (the distinct path on the opposite slope is helpful for your direction). At the bottom, there is a stone stile and we began the sharp climb up the other side. At the top we passed over another stile and continued straight ahead to a farm gate. There are a series of gates, all in the same direction, until we arrived at Johnson lane - a proper road, where we turned left into Sheldon. Our objective was the Magpie Mine, from where lead was extracted in the 19th century. Once in Sheldon, we proceeded downhill, but before getting to the pub there are two paths on the right-hand side leading to the mine – either will do. We took the second, going over a close succession of three stiles before bearing half right. It is hard to miss the way to the mine, and the last two fields are crossed diagonally in a southerly direction. The last stile takes you into the rough ground around the mine buildings, and this is a good place to stop for a break. From the mine buildings we turned right (westwards) over a stile and across rough ground to another stile, working our way to the road. The path is clear, and we came out on the road. We turned right and went gently uphill (ignoring a road junction back to Sheldon). We crossed the road and found a signpost on the left-hand

side. We walked south westwards over a field towards a belt of trees, which we passed through over two consecutive stiles. We continued south west with the wall on our right-hand side for three fields. In the fourth field, the next stile is hidden in the long grass and we had to turn left slightly to find it. After three more fields, we turned half left again to come out on Horse Lane, where we turned right to Monyash. There is a grass verge to avoid any traffic. At Monyash, we arrived at a T junction and turned left uphill. After a few houses we found our path signposted on the right (just before Sheldon Cottage and House) and it has stone walls on either side. We kept on this path for 200 metres or so and turned right where another path crossed ours. The path is clear and goes over several stiles to join a stony track called Cross Lane, on which we turned right. We went past some farm buildings and kept in a north west direction until we came to an abandoned barn on the Limestone Way. It is a lovely quiet spot to have a break. We turned left (north westerly) along the Limestone Way making for the village of Flagg. The path is clear for the most part and goes over several stiles (only confusing where the grass had been closely mown in a camp site). The path eventually joins a farm lane that in turn joins a road. This took us into the village around a right-hand bend. We arrived at a crossroads, just by a chapel, a school and a bus shelter. Here we turned left

The Walk and walked gently uphill on the pavement. At the far end of the village, we took the leftward fork downhill to High Stool Farm. The road bends sharply here, and the stile is immediately to the right of the farm entrance. The path goes north westerly and is clear, crossing several stiles (some quite tumbled down) for about one kilometre. There is a dip and a small climb, but ahead of you is the road. Do not be tempted by the sheep path to the left, but head on diagonally and go over the stile onto the road, which can be busy. We turned left and took the second road on the right leading to Chelmorton. This is not signposted, but the road is quiet and runs downhill to the attractive village at the bottom. At the T junction in Chelmorton, we turned right uphill, past the pub and church. At the bridleway we turned half right and climbed up to the top. The ridge path runs north easterly to Taddington and has extensive views on all sides. The path goes over rough ground and we needed to bear gently rightwards to avoid going to Five Wells Farm on the left. When you cross the Pennine Bridleway, follow the signpost for the path that runs across the fields. After this the path runs straight to the white radio mast and reservoir at Sough Top, with a wall to your left. (Take care to keep a straight path - there is a private radio mast to the right, in a small woodland). There are a lot of stiles so progress can be slow. Pass just to the right of Sough Top reservoir, go around it and descend towards Taddington. The path is steep and crosses a road and a field to a narrow passage that brings you back into the village. For further information about our friendly and welcoming Club please visit our website www.poyntonramblingclub.co.uk and learn more about our programme of walks, social events and walking holidays.

Not so Humble Umbels Brilliant white cow parsley lining our roadsides in late spring is totally evocative of the British countryside. If you look closely at the flower heads you will see they are shaped like umbrellas and this is where the name for this type of plant comes from: Umbels. Radiating from each head are numerous spokes each ending in a cluster of tiny flowers, building up the impressive, yet light and airy, heads of bloom. Cow parsley and its relatives may be common wild flowers but there are many varieties cultivated for the garden and white isn’t the only colour!

I often refer to one umbel as the noisiest flower in the garden and this is the Himalayan Milk Parsley (Selinum wallichianum) because of the intense “buzz” of insects visiting the flowers in September, especially bees and hoverflies. The very large heads of white flowers erupting from the top of 3ft red stems are irresistible to insects. Not all umbels are immediately obvious as such on first look. Astrantias (Masterwort) and Eryngiums (Sea Holly) are two such where the ribs of the umbrellas are very short and the flowerheads form a tight, coneshaped flower looking quite like a thistle. Much of the showiness and colour comes from elongated bracts below the flowers that do the job of petals. On Sea Hollies the bracts are usually hard and spiky and very often silver or blue taking on a metallic sheen. Of varieties like Planum even the flower stems become metallic blue. Astrantias likewise have large bracts acting like petals but on these they are papery, almost like everlasting flowers. Astrantias come in all shades of white, pink and ruby red and often include a touch of green in the flower as well. They prefer a moist soil in slight shade and here they will bloom through the summer. In dry soils they will stop flowering in mid-summer and will need to be cut back hard to encourage more flowers in late summer. Seedlings will vary in colour but often produce very nice plants.

Even the humble cow parsley (Anthriscus) has garden worthy varieties like the bronze-leaved “Ravenswing” or the golden “Going for Gold”. More choice than these is the dainty Pimpinella, also known as Queen Anne’s Lace because of the appearance of the heads of white flowers. The variety Rosea has pale pink flowers and is low growing. Umbels tend to be quite tough and hardy and generally have a long tap root (like a carrot or parsnip, which are also umbels) and so do best planted in the ground and in reasonably deep soil. Umbels are best grown from seed rather than trying to divide the plants. For all umbels the seed must be fresh, and it won’t store from year to year. Some require a winter’s cold before they will germinate.

by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

Umbels are dramatic, architectural plants that will grace any garden, there’s nothing humble about umbels! Janet and I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We will be at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere CW8 2HS on Sunday 18 August (£3 for garden & fair entry) and at the Dorothy Clive Garden, TF9 4EU (4 miles south of Bridgemere) on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August (£4 for garden & fair entry). We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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CALLING ALL WALKERS! Bollington, the Cheshire town of festivals, is at it again! Having just finished the legendary Bollington Festival (established in 1964), we are now planning the tenth Bollington Walking Festival, taking place from 21 to 29 September 2019. This will have the usual range of walks from ½ mile to 20 miles, many with specific themes, and some involving coach, train and boat trips, and some new for this year – see the next issue and www.bollingtonwalkingfestival. co.uk for details. Bollington Walking Festival Committee

BOLLINGTON WELL DRESSING The theme this year is Nursery Rhymes. If you want to get involved with making the displays, old and new friends are very welcome to join us at Bollington Cricket Club, any time from Tuesday 2 July (9am to 8pm) through until we’re finished on Friday 05 July. Refreshments will be available. Even if you have never done it before do join us, it’s great fun!

Please also join us on Saturday 6 July at 11.30 am by the Greg Fountain on Flash Lane, opposite the Cock and Pheasant Pub. After a short opening ceremony, St. Gregory’s Primary School, whose board is positioned outside Clarence Mill, will entertain you.

ADDENDUM TO THE CIRCULAR WALK FROM MELLOR The car park at Mellor Church, the starting point for the walk that featured in the April-May 2019 edition of the magazine, is principally for use by the church and the Parish Centre. Walkers are asked to check in advance with the Parish Office concerning parking (email: office@mellorchurch.org or phone 0161 484 5079). Also, the start of the walk should go through the churchyard, not to the right of it, then down a path across a field to the farm. Turn right alongside the barn to rejoin the original route description, avoiding the private lane and rickety stile.

A full walk description, with the revised start, can be found on the News page at www.poyntonramblingclub.co.uk

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National Garden Scheme

Gardens Galore!

July is one of the most popular months for the opening and visiting of gardens, so we can only give readers a taster of what is opening. There’s still plenty to see in August too so we encourage readers to look at the NGS booklets, book, website and app for more details.

Laskey Farm

Another plantswoman is the owner at 73 Hill Top Ave which opens on 4 August.

Rowley House

Rowley House near Kermincham, Holmes Chapel, opens on 7 July, and always proves popular, with its beautifully designed stable yard and contrasting wildflower meadows and unusual mature trees. Totally new this year to the NGS is the MacIntyre New Routes Orchard and Garden, a charity-run community garden that will offer a different garden visiting experience. You will enjoy it when it opens on 13 July. If you fancy a little trip in the direction of Nantwich, on 27 July, you will find a delightful garden, The Firs, at Barbridge, set uniquely alongside the canal, with the owners’ beautifully fitted narrow boat moored alongside. And at the bottom of the garden, you will stumble upon an astronomical observatory! On 3 and 4 August, 21 Scafell Close in Stockport opens again in a blaze of colours. And all created on a really difficult shaped site. Thorncar, at Appleton, is a real plantswoman’s garden and opens on 3 August. Plants for sale, too. by John Hinde www.ngs.org.uk

Laskey Farm, near Thelwall, attracts large numbers, but is always worth a return visit because the skilled husband and wife owners are always adding extra things. A great garden, opening on 10 and 11 August. Please note that two gardens due to open during this period and listed in our publications, Sycamore Cottage at Carrington and Trafford Hall near Chester, will NOT be opening due to unforeseen circumstances. Cheshire and Wirral have nearly 80 gardens and it’s only possible to give a sample here. Apologies if we haven’t mentioned your favourite garden. Full details are available in the well-established yellow booklet available in garden centres, libraries etc or, in case of difficulty from johnhinde059@gmail.com, via the website (www.ngs.org.uk), via the NGS app, or usually by simply putting the garden name into Google (other search engines are available!) followed by ‘NGS’. If you are interested in opening your garden to help us raise money for our charities, (we will be donating about £3 million to our charities (based upon money raised in 2018), please contact us (you can use the email address above) and we will be happy to talk to you and if suitable, provide every help and support.

Children’s Activities

Things to do with pre-school kids

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thursday

Trinity Tots at Holy Trinity Hurdsfield 9.30-11.00am Free play, craft activities and song time. Refreshments include tea, coffee, juice and toast. 197a Hurdsfield Road, Macclesfield. Contact 01625 424587 melissa@hthmacc.com

Jolly Bollys 10-11.30am Bollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane. Please call 01625 378 081 or email hurdsfieldchildrenscentreadmin@cheshireeast. gov.uk for more information

Open The Door... to Sensory Rhymes Time & Bubbles 10.30am The Hope Centre, Park Green, Macclesfield. Drop in £3.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Hurdsfield Children’s Centre, Hulley Rd, Macc. For ages 0-5 with parents/carers. Please call 01625 378 081 or email hurdsfieldchildrenscentreadmin@cheshireeast.gov.uk for more information.

For more information contact Ruth 07553566070 or visit www.openthedoor.org.uk

Tuesday Praise & Play 9.30-11am Term time only. St Oswald’s Church, Bollington. Contact Beverley on 01625 500970 or beverleynxn@aol.com

Wednesday Open The Door... to PlayTime 9.30-11.00am Tytherington Family Worship Church More information www.openthedoor.org.uk Facebook Open The Door or Ruth 07553566070

Friday Rhyme Time 10-10.30am Bollington Library. Free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Tel 01625 378 266.

Saturday Dads’ Group 10-12noon Hurdsfield Children’s Centre, Hulley Rd, Macc. Drop-in play session for dads and male carers. Monthly meeting so please call the centre 01625 378 081 for dates and more information.

Rhyme Time 10-10.30am Bollington Library. Free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Telephone 01625 378 266 NCT at Fun4all 10-12 noon Fun4all in Macclesfield. Under 1’s free, 1 and 2 year olds £1 and 3+ usual rates. Contact bumpsandbabies@eastcheshire-nct.org. uk, telephone 0844 243 6115, and see our Facebook page ‘Friends of East Cheshire NCT’ for more information and other events. Open The Door ... to BabyTime 11.00am Tytherington Family Worship Church More information www.openthedoor.org.uk Facebook Open The Door or Ruth 07553566070 Tiny Talk baby signing classes 11.15am-12.15pm & 12.30-1.30pm United Reformed Church, Macclesfield. For more information or to book a place contact Claire 07941 904033 clairebar@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/clairebar

Compiled by Clare Blackie email: c.blackie@insidemagazines.co.uk

If you run a local activity for young children and email would like to be included on this page please c.blackie@insidemagazines.co.uk

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Tuesday 2 July

Saturday 6 July

Adlington WI The Mary Sunley with speaker Victor Crawford. Pop in to see us and be sure of a warm welcome, good company, a drink and a slice of homemade cake! More info from Jackie Shaw 01625 266251 or email adlingtonwi@gmail.com Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington SK10 4LF 1.30 to 3.30pm

Adlington WI Afternoon Tea Fete Tombola, games, fun and friendship Admission £5 (including afternoon tea) Adlington Village Hall, Macclesfield SK10 4LF 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 3 July

Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire Quarry Bank Mill, Styal a talk by Shan Bristow. Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Jazz on a Summer’s Evening at Pott Shrigley Church Come and enjoy an evening of Latin Jazz with six-piece band Zig Zag. From Caribbean Calypsos to Brazilian Bossa Novas, Latin Jazz is perfect for a midsummer’s evening in the beautiful Peak District. Tickets £10, including glass of wine/ prosecco/soft drink and nibbles. Available from: David Swales, 01625 575846, vicar@pottshrigleychurch.org.uk Mary Currell, 01625 573735, marycurrell61@btinternet.com Pott Shrigley Church, SK10 5RT 7.30pm

Thursday 4 July Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits. For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members. The Bulls Head Pub, 30 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Saturday 5 July St George’s Singers by invitation from Chethams School of Music. Performing with their choir and amazing orchestra, Mahler’s huge Symphony of a Thousand. Tickets will be on sale from the Bridgewater Hall Box Office 0161 907 9000.

Saturday 6 July Opening by the mayor elect, of the 2019 Bollington Well Dressing opposite the Cock and Pheasant Pub. After a short opening ceremony, we are pleased to announce that, St. Gregory’s Primary School, whose board is positioned outside Clarence Mill, will entertain you. Greg Fountain, Flash Lane 11.30am

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Tuesday 23 July

Tuesday 23 July Simply Books presents…Richard Shepherd: the UK’s top forensic pathologist. Join Dr Richard Shepherd for a thoughtful, revealing and (at times) chilling evening as he shares with us a rare insight into the hidden world of forensic pathology. Tickets £10 (Richard’s best-selling book Unnatural Causes will we available on the night for the special price of £8) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info St Michael’s Church, Bramhall, SK7 2PG 7.30pm

Tuesday 30 July Friends Reunited Ladies Lunch (formerly The Bridge Hotel Prestbury Ladies Luncheon) Ladies join us for a delicious two course lunch followed by: Anita Morris, Director of Cheshire Falconry. Bringing 3 of her owls with her, she will explain how falconry can be used as a tool for mental health and well-being. £25pp. Contact Jane on 07798 900682 to reserve your place. Pinewood Hotel, Handforth 12 for 12.30pm

Tuesday 6 August Adlington WI From Start to Finish – Belle Vue with speaker Peter Heaton Pop in to see us and be sure of a warm welcome, good company, a drink and a slice of homemade cake! More info from Jackie Shaw 01625 266251 or email adlingtonwi@gmail.com Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington SK10 4LF 1.30 to 3.30pm

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Thursday 8 August Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits. For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members. The Bulls Head Pub, 30 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Thursday 15 August Bollington Horticultural Society ‘Perfect Pots’. Maureen Sawyer will tell you how to get the best from your pot plants; growing medium, watering etc Members £1.50. Non-members £3 Bollington Community Centre at 7.30pm

Tuesday 27 August Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire A forgotten Congleton suffragette a talk by Olivia Smedley. The subject is Elizabeth Wolstenholme-Elmy (1833 – 1918). Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Sat 7 & Sun 8 September Mind Body Spirit Event 50 + Exhibitors Including 30 + Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations of Mediumship - all included in the entrance fee of £3.50 concs £4 full or weekend pass £6/7 in advance or £1 more on the Door. FREE PARKING, FREE MAGAZINE, FREE RAFFLE ENTRY, www.rosemarydouglas.com Stockport - Masonic Guildhall SK1 3UA

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useful numbers Churches Bollington United Reformed Church Bollington Christian Life Church Prestbury Methodist Church Quakers St Oswald’s Church St Gregory’s RC Church St Peters Church Prestbury Tytherington Family Worship

Schools 01625 613029 01625 578100 01625 424361 01625 562109 01625 422849 01625 572108 01625 827625 01625 615195

pharmacies I Rowlands & Co The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury

01625 574401 01625 829216

Dentists Bollington Dental Practice Prestbury Road Dental Practice

01625 574609 01625 432300

Doctors Bollington Medical Centre Hope Cottage Surgery, Prestbury

01625 462593 01625 827319

01625 421000 0161 483 1010 111

Leisure Centre Bollington Leisure Centre Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 574774 01625 383981

Libraries Bollington Library Prestbury Library Macclesfield Library

01625 378266 01625 827501 01625 374000

Police Non Emergency

101

Post Offices West Bollington Post Office Tytherington Post Office

01625 572025 01625 572138 01625 572021 01625 572037 01625 572767 01625 422192 01625 422192 01625 383000 01625 383033 01625 384071 01625 466414 01625 610220 01625 426138 01625 827898

Travel Bus & Train Times National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

0871 200 2233 0345 748 4950 0808 169 7030

Utilities

Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital Stepping Hill Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

St John’s Primary School Bollington Cross Primary Rainow Primary School St Gregorys’ Catholic Primary Dean Valley Community Primary Beech Hall School Little Griffins Nursery Mottram St Andrew Primary Prestbury C of E Primary Bollinbrook Cof E Primary Marlborough Primary School Tytherington High School All Hallows Catholic High School Fallibroome High School

01625 572378 01625 869042

Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water – Faults, United Utilities Environment Agency Floodline

105 0800 111 999 0345 672 3723 0345 988 1188

Helplines Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers Directory Enquiries National Dementia Helpline RSPCA Samaritans

0800 917 7650 020 7403 0888 0800 1111 03444 111 444 0800 555111 118 500 0300 222 1122 0300 1234999 116 123

Other Bollington Town Hall Bridgend Centre Bollington Arts Centre Bollington Veterinary Centre

01625 572985 01625 576311 01625 573863 01625 572999

classified index ADULT EDUCATION Spanish Courses

DRIVEWAY CLEANING 13

ART CLASSES Seasons Art

Will’s Driveway Cleaning

RETIREMENT PROPERTY 35

ELECTRICIANS 9

BATHROOMS

C J C Electrical

Hazel Grove Bathroom Centre

Brilliant Fires

Poynton Roofing

Kathy Shaw

SOLICITORS Manners Pimblett

STAIR RENOVATIONS

BUILDING SOCIETIES

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Vernon Building Society

Mr Handyman Chris

The Stair Shop

Hulley Road MOT & Service Centre Inside front cover

Chris Beaden

Shorewood Joinery

CARE HOMES

KITCHENS 24

Matt Finish

Hope Green

Pro Glass 4 Splashbacks

PATIOS

DECORATORS Kathy Shaw

PLASTERERS 32

DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

Dave Beal

PODIATRISTS 26

KD Podiatry

Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant

VETERINARY SURGEONS Bollington Veterinary Centre

Carmel Lodge

TRAVEL

CAR SERVICES & SALES

Carpet Creations

JOINERY

CARPETS & FLOORINGS

WILLS North West Wills

WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear

The Window Repair Centre

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Simply Books

SOFT FURNISHINGS

FUNERAL SERVICES

BOOKSHOPS

ROOFING 32

FIRES

Dave Beal

Adlington Retirement Living

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