Inside Bollington, Prestbury & Tytherington Issue 73

inside Issue 73

march - april 2020

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Spring, and the lovely feeling of optimism that often accompanies it, is in the air! Thanks to all you lovely readers and advertisers, we’re looking forward to our 15th year in business. We’ve made a few changes to the design to keep things fresh – we hope you like it.

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Simply Books Book Club Choice

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In Touch

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Is Birdwatching for You?

Keeping in touch with what’s going on in the local community, and promoting local businesses, is what we’re all about. Why not make 2020 your year to support everything local, by joining clubs and societies, volunteering or supporting charity events? You could make a determined effort to shop locally and visit local restaurants and entertainment venues. Think before you automatically go online to plan a holiday, call your local travel agent or drop by and have a face-toface chat – you might save yourself a lot of time and hassle! If you’re able, leave the car at home and get out on foot as much as you can. It’s good for you, it’s better for the environment and you bump into lots of friendly people!

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Until next time…

35 Puzzles

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12 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 16 Recipe 19 Daffodils

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23 Top Tips for getting your first mortgage 24 The Walk 28 Real Life Motoring 31 A Cruise for Everyone

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36 INSIDE Guide

Editor: Claire Hawker

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42 Children’s Activities 44 Puzzle Solutions 45 Useful Numbers 46 Classified Index

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Don’t forget!

Copy deadline for the next issue is

thursday 9 april

Simply Books

book club choice

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

We’re often asked in the shop if we can recommend any funny/comic novels. It’s a tricky question – sense of humour is a very individual thing – but for me Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny is laugh-out-loud funny and the best ‘feel good’ novel I’ve read in a long time. Graham’s second wife, Audra, is an unrestrained force of good nature.

She talks non-stop through childbirth, invites the doorman to move in and the eccentric members of their son’s Origami Club to Thanksgiving.

When she decides to make friends with Elspeth – Graham’s first wife and Audra’s polar opposite – Graham starts to wonder: how can anyone love two such different women? An hilarious and spot-on portrayal of a marriage – told with warmth and intelligence; there are some heart-wrenching moments too which linger in the memory.

Meet Me At The Museum by Anne Youngson is a delightful debut novel told through an exchange of letters. When Tina Hopgood, housewife and mother, writes a letter of regret to a man she has never met, she doesn’t expect a reply. When Anders Larsen, a lonely museum curator, answers it, neither does he. So starts a correspondence of self-discovery, second chances and late love. Funny, poignant and truthful.

And for the children… The Day The Banana Went Bad is an hilarious new picture book by Michelle Robinson. When Banana is thrown into the ‘REJECT’ bin with other mis-shapen fruit and veg he decides ENOUGH IS ENOUGH – he may be a little bit bruised but that doesn’t mean he’s any less brilliant! A fantastically funny book about loving what makes you YOU! Michelle will be with us on Saturday 29 February to launch her book – details on our website www.simplybooks.info – she may even be disguised as a banana!

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in touch

march - april 2020

your local community noticeboard

A Free and Unique Musical Treat in Bollington On Sunday 29 March at 4.30pm in St Oswald’s Church, Bollington welcomes some very special guests.

Wildfire Folk is a brilliant young folk band from Lichfield whose members, aged 10 to 20, play lively arrangements and delight audiences in their home city and at festivals further afield. As well as traditional English folk songs, their repertoire includes international material and original pieces written by their members. They have made guest appearances with artists such as Jon Boden, and several recordings.

This is a golden opportunity for everyone to hear them locally – and also to see the 7 to 11 year old members of Bollington Festival Music Theatre present the fascinating story of Lichfield’s most famous person. The new play Dr Johnson, I presume! describes Samuel Johnson’s 18th century childhood, beset by difficulties such as lameness, Tourette’s syndrome and “The King’s Evil.” It tells how his friends gave him piggy backs to school to save him from beatings from the cruel headmaster (see picture).

It imagines an encounter with local milkmaid Molly Leigh, whose only friend was a talking crow, and who left all her fortune to those who falsely accused her of being a witch. And it tells how he grew up to be not just a great man of words, but a fierce opponent of injustices such as slavery and arranged marriages. With folk inspired songs, this musical play is a perfect introduction to Lichfield’s famous folk band, and the audience is certain to go home smiling and with several earworms to hum!

Admission on the door is free for all (though donations welcome!). There will be interval refreshments and the performance will finish at about 6.15pm. Wildfire can also be heard live outside Macclesfield Town Hall as part of the Treacle Market on 29 March at 12.30pm.

For more details, the Music Theatre can be found at www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/groups and Wildfire Folk at www.wildfirefolk.co.uk

OPEN EVENING AT PRESTBURY TENNIS CLUB Fancy trying tennis for the first time or thinking of brushing the dust off your old racket? Jon, our Head Coach, is planning some fun tennis for adults no matter what age. Tennis is a great way of keeping fit and meeting new people. The bar will be open and expect a warm welcome.

Just turn up at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22 April, rackets and balls will be provided For more information please contact Jon on 07702 814351 or email: startennisjc@hotmail.com

Prestbury Tennis Club, Bollin Grove, Prestbury SK10 4JJ 7

Is Birdwatching For You? How many species of birds can you identify in your garden or locality? The chances are that you can identify quite a few but sometimes you may look at a bird and momentarily wonder what it is.

You may also have joined in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch which has helped our understanding and enjoyment of local birds.

The celebrated sportswriter and nature lover Simon Barnes wrote a book a few years ago entitled ‘How to be a bad birdwatcher’. This is a light-hearted look at birdwatching, but the basic premise is that if you can identify a common bird such as a robin or swan, you are a birdwatcher without realising it! The likelihood is that most people are content to have a general interest in birds without owning a pair of binoculars.

Some would like to take this interest a bit further but haven’t got around to it or are not sure what to do.

Here are some ideas to share with you.

Make your garden wildlife friendly There is plenty of information online and elsewhere to make your garden wildlife friendly. Suggestions include nest-boxes, bug homes, feeders, bird and insect-friendly plants, ponds, safe havens and good access for wildlife.

Join a conservation organisation The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will probably spring to mind. The RSPB has evolved into a conservation organisation with the strapline of ‘Give Nature a Home.’ For as little as £5 a month for two people (£6 for a family) you get free access and parking to around 170 RSPB reserves plus regular magazines, offers etc. There is also a Young Explorers section that educates children on environmental matters (note for grandparents- a good option for a present!)

However, the real point here is the cause rather than the benefits. Far too many species including birds, butterflies and the rest of our fauna, are in

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serious decline for a number of reasons. We need to maintain and improve the habitat we have left and try to prevent unnecessary destruction of ecosystems.

The RSPB and other similar organisations can only survive by members’ subscriptions and with the current state of nature the case for choosing a conservation organisation as a charity of choice has grown stronger.

You can join the RSPB online or, if you join at one of our nearest reserves such as Burton Mere Wetlands on the Wirral, your membership will contribute directly to the reserve. www.rspb.org.uk

Attend local group meetings Whether you are a member of the RSPB or not, there is a choice of local groups that have regular meetings and outings. In our vicinity we have High Peak, Stockport and Macclesfield Groups. At High Peak we meet in Marple between September and May on the third Monday of the month at 7.30pm. Details are published in this magazine and on our website. We usually have between 40 and 70 people attending; our speakers are drawn from around the country and are chosen for their high quality. Annual membership is currently £10pa.

On 16 March we have invited photographer Paul Hobson to give us a talk on ‘The Garden’ and this is particularly aimed at anyone with a general interest in gardens and wildlife so please come along if you are able to. Entry is £2, or free if you bring a copy of this magazine with you. All profit from our meetings is donated to the RSPB, so this is another way of giving.

Further information about us please visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/highpeak

Explore your local environment There is a surprising number of bird species in our local area, more easily seen and heard in springtime and early summer. In 2019, 220 species were recorded in Derbyshire alone!

High Peak RSPB group has an outing once a month on a Sunday, usually to a reserve or similar area where interesting birds may be found. Car-sharing is arranged on the day. Other groups do the same and Stockport Group also run coach trips. Not everyone who comes along has a good knowledge of birds, but friendly, experienced members are on hand to identify different species, and where possible show them through a telescope.

Additional events for this spring A weekend walk will be held by High Peak RSPB as an introduction to finding birds by sight and sound on Sunday 26 April at 9.30am. We meet at Etherow Country Park and the walk lasts two to three hours.

If there is sufficient demand, a car trip to Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB reserve will be arranged on a suitable date. If you are interested in either of the above, we’d love to hear from you! (contact details below) In conclusion it doesn’t matter if you are a good or a bad birdwatcher, but it has never been more

important and beneficial for all of us to connect with nature. After all, what is good for birds is good for us!

Email: highpeakgroup2@gmail.com Phone: (Secretary) 0161 427 0881 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/highpeak David Knass (Secretary, High Peak RSPB Group) Richard Stephenson (Leader, High Peak RSPB Group)

Right to the Core Why core exercises are important We know that getting fit is important for a healthy life. Often, we equate fitness with running, cycling, walking or some other form of exercise. But there’s one aspect of fitness that is often overlooked; our core muscles.

Whenever I talk about building muscle everyone pictures someone at a weight bench pumping iron until their biceps bulge out of their shirts. But strengthening and toning your muscles can be much more subtle. And even a small amount of work on your core strength can dramatically improve your overall fitness and well-being.

What are your core muscles?

Your core muscles form a ring around the middle of your body. Most people think of the six pack muscles in the abdomen, but the core includes a range of muscles in your sides and back as well. Their job is to keep the top and bottom halves of your body connected together, whilst allowing them to move independently. They form a strong foundation that the majority of your other muscles depend upon when you move your body.

When do I use my core muscles?

Practically every movement you make and every position you put your body into involves your core muscles. They are really important. Bending over to pick something up, twisting to look behind you and sitting up in bed are more obvious moments your core is activated. But running, walking, sitting in a chair and even standing still all rely on core strength. Without it the top half of your body would simply flop over.

by Robert Grant

What are the benefits of core strength?

Building a strong core provides a firm and flexible support for every activity your body performs. The stability provided gives you better balance and better posture which in turn helps prevent falls and injuries in your day-to-day life. The support from your core muscles takes the strain away from your skeleton and helps hold it in place alleviating some forms of back pain, stiffness and soreness when you move your body.

Any time you move, whether it’s for exercise or doing the housework or gardening, a strong core will help you perform better and reduce muscle fatigue in the other parts of your body, by giving them a firm base to attach to.

How can I build my core strength?

One of the best things about core strength is that you don’t need a gym or expensive equipment to improve it. There are lots of exercises you can do at home. Make sure you seek medical advice before attempting any new exercise regime.

Most people think of sit ups as the prime core exercise. I advise people not to do sit ups as they are not particularly effective and the continual flexing of the base of your spine can lead to lower back injuries.

My top tips are planks, leg raises and mountain climbers. If you’re not sure what these are have a chat with your local personal trainer or gym instructor, or search on YouTube for easy-to-follow tutorials.

Take your core strength seriously and it will improve every aspect of your fitness as well as provide the central support essential for your body.

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Diary of a

Geeky Knitter

By now you should know that not much time passes before I simply have to have a go at the next thing which, more often than not, is craft related.

Surprise, surprise eh? And so, it was early into the new decade (have I wished you lovely readers a Happy New Year yet?) that I stumbled across the world of quilting.

‘Stumbled across’ isn’t quite the right term actually. After all, in my office at work one of the magazine titles that my team work on is Quilt Now, so I am aware of quilting and how amazingly impressive those crafters are who partake in this exquisite craft. But it was on Instagram, that fount of crafty inspiration, that I came across a quilted Millennium Falcon, and instantly had to find out how I could make one myself!

My fellow Star Wars fans out there will know of which legendary science fiction ship I am referring to (Kessel Run - 12 parsecs - iconic). Those of you who aren’t familiar with Star Wars, first I must insist you look up Star Wars: The Force Awakens or we can’t be friends any more, and second, just imagine a character or item from one of your favourite stories of all time, and put that into an impressive, intricate piece of sewing artwork.

Amazing!

Once I found this was a ‘thing’, I researched all that I needed to know to make my very own quilted Millennium Falcon. Foundation paper piecing was

the magical craft I needed to learn. Don’t worry, we won’t get technical now, but the best and fastest way I can think to describe this technique is colour-by-numbers with fabric and a sewing machine, and lots of satisfying paper ripping! Here you can see my finished creation - again, perhaps the non-Jedis reading this will be nonplussed by the grey blob in yellow, but I hope any Han Solo fans will be suitably impressed, as my husband is (a fellow Star Wars fan, of course) and so the Falcon hangs proudly on the wall in our home.

Once I learnt one technique, I was eager to learn more and so now I am making a cushion cover out of small hexagons, hand sewn together (English Paper Piecing, if you must know) out of Mickey Mouse fabric. I am nothing if not devoted to my personal Disney-Star Wars-Nerd brand, after all.

The fabric happened to be an Aldi purchase by the way! You crafters be sure to keep an eye out on those fabulous special buys.

Ok, you’ve twisted my arm - we can all still be friends even if you aren’t a Star Wars fan. Until next time, may the force be with you. jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk

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Daffodils

Spring’s Golden Trumpets “Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares, and take the winds of March with beauty” – Shakespeare is not the only poet to be inspired by the sight and scent of daffodils in early spring and likewise gardeners are beguiled by their beauty.

As well as the old favourites like the giant “King Alfred” there are miniature types for alpine gardens and all sizes in between, so every garden can find space for Narcissus, be it a large drift or just a few miniatures growing in pots. Most are very accommodating, growing in most conditions in sun or a little shade, however some species require good drainage. Most benefit from being kept watered during flowering.

The bulbs are usually planted at a depth of roughly twice their height eg a 5cm bulb would be planted with its top about 10cm below the soil. Plant large bulbs around 15cm apart and miniatures 10cm apart.

If you are naturalising the bulbs in grass don’t be too precise with spacing – toss the bulbs onto the soil at the approximate distance, moving apart any that fall too close together.

by Martin Blow

Once the flowers fade, they should be deadheaded as producing seed weakens the bulbs and lessens next year’s flowering. A good way to deadhead a large drift is with a thin whippy stick to behead them with a deft flick of the wrist as you walk along.

Don’t be tempted to remove the leaves before they die off naturally as this weakens the plant as well.

Some growers recommend allowing the dead leaves to remain to feed the soil as well. Clumps can be divided in summer: store the bulbs dry if necessary, before replanting from late August. It is also possible to grow Narcissus from seed although you will have to be patient for them to flower.

People ask what the difference is between Daffodils and Narcissus? Narcissus is the scientific name for all flowers of this type; Daffodil is the common name for Narcissus pseudonarcissus, or Trumpet

The best time to plant bulbs is August to October or November, although later planting can sometimes succeed. Don’t panic this spring if you’ve forgotten to plant in autumn as you will find a wonderful selection of pot grown plants at Plant Hunters’ Fairs in March and April and these can be planted out straight away.

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Daffodils are always the heralds of spring, as AA Milne so aptly put it: “She turned to the sunlight and shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighbour: ‘Winter is dead.’”

Narcissus. Narcissus enthusiasts classify the plants by their colour and shape and length of the trumpet.

Another common question is why do plants go “blind” – producing all leaf and no flower? Usually this is due to planting too shallowly but may be due to removing the leaves too soon after flowering; lack of fertiliser or failing to deadhead.

All parts of Narcissus are toxic if eaten, the bulbs most so, causing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. They can also cause irritation and burning sensations on the lips and mouth and skin irritation. These symptoms can persist for up to three hours.

Janet and I run Special Perennials - we sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season.

We will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Bramall Hall, Stockport on Sunday 5 April; The Dorothy Clive Garden, TF9 4EU (4 miles south of Bridgemere) on Sunday 12 & Monday 13 April; Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas SY14 8AH on Sunday 26 April and at Adlington Hall, Macclesfield on Sunday 10 May. All gardens offer half price or better entry for these special events days. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk for full details of these and other fairs.

www.specialperennials.com

Top tips for getting your first mortgage For many people, buying their first home is a life event to be remembered forever. However, for those who are starting out, buying a first home can be a confusing minefield of legalistic and financial jargon, particularly if you are looking to apply for your first mortgage. So, to help guide you through the mortgage maze, here are a few crucial things to bear in mind….

Hold off on the job move Lenders tend to want to see a consistent financial pattern in your life. A crucial part of this is proof that you have been employed in the same job over a period of several months — usually 3 to 6. So, if you’ve just got a job offer, consider holding off on moving until everything has gone through. However, if you’re still in the probationary period of a new job, you’re not completely exempt from getting a mortgage – it just means that you’ll have to conduct some thorough research into which lenders are willing to lend before your probation is over.

Compare options It almost goes without saying, but as with any financial endeavor, knowledge is power. After ascertaining where you lie in the market, begin comparing different lenders and their rates and fees. It is definitely worth spending time comparing different providers before you even begin considering how much you need. Comparison sites are a great place to start, as they can gather information about numerous mortgage options, presenting them in an easy-to-read table, so all you need to do is choose the right option to suit your needs.

Apply for a mortgage in principle A Mortgage in Principle (MIP) is a great example of jargon that may make prospective new buyers confused and put off before they even get started.

by John Ellmore, Director of Know Your Money

The same document is also referred to by different lenders as Decision in Principle (DIP) and Agreement in Principle (AIP).

It’s actually a straightforward concept: simply put, it is a statement, in principle, from a lender that declares they are prepared to lend you a certain amount based on the initial financial declaration you provide. However, it’s important to remember that a Mortgage in Principle is not a mortgage offer, nor is it a guarantee of one; it’s an indication that you could be eligible for one if you go on to pass the full mortgage application.

Check your credit score It is vital to understand your credit score when applying for your first mortgage; this can be obtained from credit reference agencies such as Experian or Equifax. Having a less than perfect score could hinder your application, as lenders will see it as an indication as to how you manage debt. That said, it’s not impossible to get a mortgage with a lower credit score, it will just mean you have to be prepared to be questioned about your financial history, or they may require you to provide a guarantor. Being prepared and understanding your credit score will give you a good idea of where your mortgage application is likely to be accepted, so don’t delay and find out your score ASAP.

Ask for advice If you’re unsure about your mortgage options, it’s worth speaking to a mortgage adviser. Whilst they charge for consultations, they offer guidance through the application process, a comprehensive explanation of costs and final recommendations as to which mortgage option best suits your needs.

So, remember if you are struggling, you don’t have to muddle through alone.

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Miller’s Dale

via Monsal Trail, Topley Pike, Chelmorton and Priestcliffe by Francis Aynsley-Smith Walk description: A circular walk that starts at Miller’s Dale Station, and follows the popular and flat Monsal Trail, a disused railway line, until just beyond Blackwell Mill Bike Hire. The route then continues to the Wyedale Car Park, from where it crosses the A6 to ascend a steep winding path to the side of Topley Pike quarry. Farm tracks then lead to the village of Chelmorton and from there to the small settlement of Priestcliffe. A series of stiles across fields lead to Miller’s Dale Nature Reserve and back to Miller’s Dale.

Distance: 9 miles, 14.5kms. Walking time: 3 to 4.5 hours.

Map: OS Explorer OL24, West Sheet.

Start/Parking: Pay and Display at Miller’s Dale Car Park/Station, where there is a cafe (check Winter opening hours) and toilets. T. 01298 871869.

(Grid Reference SK138733, Postcode SK17 8SN).

Refreshments: Miller’s Dale Station (see above), Church Inn, Chelmorton (T. 01298 85319) and the Waterloo Inn on the A6.

From the car park turn westwards along the Monsal Trail towards Wyedale for around 3 miles, passing through the Chee Tor Tunnel, Chee Tor Tunnel No. 2 and the Rasher Cutting Tunnel. After these tunnels there is a viaduct on the right and the view then opens up on the right to show Blackwell Mill Cycle

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Hire and Tuck Shop (T. 01298 70838, closed in the winter), with a terrace of white cottages on the opposite bank of the river. After a further 200 metres the Monsal Trail comes to an end. Follow a footpath on the left and a flight of steps going down to the River Wye below. At the river turn left and follow the broad track to Wyevale Car Park.

From the car park cross the busy A6 with care.

The gate to Topley Pike Quarry is directly in front.

Take the public footpath to the left of the gate, leading gently uphill between fences for about 300 metres. On the right there is a gate signposted to Deepdale, and an information board. Go through the gate and begin the steep climb up a twisting path to the top of the hill, with the quarry over to the right. Near the top, look to the left to find the stile across the wall. Go over the stile into a field, and head half right for 200 metres. Aim for the next stile that leads into a grassy lane. Turn left and continue southwards. The grassy lane merges with a farm track called Caxter Way Lane on the OS map. After 200 metres take the farm track that goes off to the right; it is way-marked. The lane curves to the left and comes to a metal gate. Go straight on past the gate into another grassy lane with stone walls on either side. This is easy walking with fine views.

Continue for 1km until you arrive at the A5270.

Cross the road, and the grassy lane continues for 300 metres to a gate in front signed “Private Land”.

The path turns left here. After 75 metres there is a

small stile on the right beside a rusty metal gate.

Go over this and cross the fields (with 2 more stiles) in a straight line to Chelmorton, visible in front.

Once in the village main street, turn left on the pavement. Note the two interesting water troughs on the left, the last of seven, fed by “Illy Willy Water”, formerly Chelmorton’s main water supply. Keep straight ahead with the church on your right and the Church Inn to your left. The church has an interesting weathervane of a locust and is dedicated to St John the Baptist. Go uphill past the pub and the Illy Willy Water Spring, to find the bridleway and turn right, climbing steeply past the trees to where it opens out at the top. There are excellent views all round. The path is tussocky and runs over former lead mine workings. Where the path splits keep to the right.

After passing through a gate into Pillwell Lane (the Pennine Bridleway), turn right and immediately left to keep in the same direction. Cross the stile into a field.

This path runs straight across three more stiles to arrive at the Limestone Way, also called Sough Lane on the OS map. It is broad - turn left along it through an iron gate. The track is easy to follow and soon goes downhill, twisting as it does so. It leads down to the Waterloo Inn on the A6. Cross the A6 with care and continue opposite on the tarmac lane.

This runs gently downhill bearing to the right and crossing another tarmac road before reaching Priestcliffe. There is little traffic on the lane.

From the small green in the centre of Priestcliffe follow the signpost leftwards towards Millerdale.

The track bears half left past a farm. After 50 metres, there is a finger post and stile to the right that takes you into a field. Cross the left-hand corner of the field at 45 degrees to reach the next stile.

The path here then runs pretty straight in a north easterly direction over a succession of stiles. These have been painted yellow on either side making the sequence easy to follow. This is easy walking over fields, first descending then rising to the ridge and the Miller’s Dale Nature Reserve. Cross the stile here and the path turns right and descends alongside a series of old iron posts (the descent can be steep in places). Keep going to reach the Monsal Trail at the bottom. Turn left here and after 300 metres return to Miller’s Dale Car Park/Station.

Poynton Rambling Club organises and leads walks during the day on Sundays and Wednesdays, with popular evening pub walks in the summer months, as well as social events and walking weeks elsewhere in the UK. All are welcome, and membership costs just £5 a year. For a full schedule of walks and further information about our friendly Club please visit www.poyntonramblingclub.co.uk

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Real Life Motoring 2018 Ford Fiesta ST200: Jack The Lad

Looking at the ST200 from any angle confirms the intent which Ford’s engineers and designers have bestowed upon their extremely rapid small family car. The Fiesta ST200 fulfils Ford’s desire to create a range of distinctively individual series design options, meaning that there is a Ford Fiesta to suit everyone.

And with the ST200, Ford have made sure that both historic and new Fast Ford fans have been extremely well catered for.

The ST200 is a looker, with its unique Fiesta ST features include 18” 5x2-spoke ST alloy wheels with red brake callipers, unique ultra-aggressive black ST upper grille, different bumpers, muscular front and rear wheel arches and spoilers. Ford have pulled out all the stops to create a car that still has that essential Fiesta DNA that purchasers want, yet improved and enhanced with seriously sporting additions, such as the raucous twin exhaust.

Stepping over the Ford Performance ST Front door threshold plates to settle into the sumptuously sculptured Recaro leather sports seats gives you the feeling of being properly plugged into the Fiesta, that the Ford is part of you, ready to respond to any and all input in as direct a fashion as possible. It feels like a proper ST from the very first moment, as well it should. Reach forward to the unique, (and heated) ST flat bottomed steering wheel and revel in its quality and feel. You just know that there’s fun to be had with such a direct fusion between driver and front wheels.

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by Martin Hall

Ford have a long tradition of producing hot hatches based around their more family orientated architecture and have perfected tailoring the Fiesta to both the needs of the family and the needs of the one. A decent boot, plenty of interior space front and back, family friendly tech and an abundance of driving aids all contribute to the everyday usability of the Ford, a car that is just as happy battling through town centre traffic as it is sitting at 70 for mile after mile on the motorway. What more could you want?

Squeezing 197.3bhp into a car with a kerb weight of 1283kg is always going to make people sit up and take notice and a 0-62 mph time of 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 144 mph, even more so.

Keeping the ST in third and using the upper reaches of the rev range allow for, shall we say swift, progress to be made through the bends. This is a car that can happily slay the A and B roads of this green and

pleasant land of ours, with an addictive growl from the exhaust reverberating seductively throughout the cabin and beyond. It sounds absolutely superb when you give it some! The steering is beautifully weighted and creates a connection with the car that increases in intensity every time you go for a drive.

The Fiesta’s suspension allows for precise control in sport and yet in normal mode, the Ford’s stress free and comfortable just as a hot hatch should be.

On the road the ST200 delivers up to and beyond your wildest expectations in a manner reminiscent of Fast Fords from days gone by, giving you a connection to the car, model and brand that other manufacturer’s can only dream of. Price? The ST200 starts at £20,700 and performance per pound, that’s the bargain of the century.

Ford know how good their Fiesta ST200 is and they want you to experience it.

After all, a fast Ford fan is a fan for life.

Where will you go?

Martin Hall writes www.motormartin.com a ‘real life’ motoring blog that focusses on the car itself rather than lap times, a blog to see if the car you want is good for shopping or commuting, a blog that recognises that ‘real life’ motoring should also be fun on the bends.

A Cruise for Everyone There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to cruise holidays, but I’m convinced there is a cruise for everyone. Whether you want a mega ship or a small, intimate ship, each company has its own offerings and character.

One thing that is undeniably true of cruises is that they present fantastic value for money and give you the opportunity to cover a lot of ground in a short space of time.

Once you’re on the ship you don’t have to worry about accommodation, catering or entertainment and, you wake up in a new, beautiful destination every day!

Here is a little guide, depending on your dynamics and preferences, to help you figure out who to sail with.

FOR FAMILIES

FOR DISCOVERY ‘Expedition’ cruising refers to those trips that take you somewhere a bit more off the beaten track.

A chance to get truly immersed in the local nature and culture. More emphasis is placed on the experiences onshore, and the educational aspects, than on the ship itself.

If you’re interested in places like Alaska and the Galapagos that offer a ‘holiday of a lifetime’, consider sailing with Hurtigruten or Celebrity. Their expert expedition teams become your invaluable hosts and offer something really unique.

FOR LUXURY Dare I say, if you want to push the boat out (ahem), then look to the 6* cruise liners like Silversea and

One of the great benefits to booking a cruise holiday is that many of the ships offer something for everyone, with so many facilities you’re spoiled for choice! From dance classes, casinos and spa treatments for mum (and dad), to amazing kid’s activities for the youngsters.

Companies like Norwegian and Princess offer brilliant cruises for families in popular destinations like the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Designed with families in mind, the ships offer family suites and interconnecting cabins so can cater for large groups.

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Seabourn. This is where all-inclusive really means, all-inclusive! Flights, transfers, all dining (including in the speciality restaurants), fine wines, shore excursions, everything is taken care of.

Almost every cabin on the ship will be a suite too and some of them even come with your own butler!

The luxury cruise ships are often smaller too, meaning a more relaxed, intimate feel. Not only that, but their smaller size means they can reach ports with shallower harbours, that the ‘mega’ ships can’t, such as Nevis in the Caribbean or Chania in Crete.

RIVER CRUISES With Spring comes the start of river cruise season (at least in Europe). Offering you a chance to visit places ocean liners simply can’t go, you can really get into the heart of a country. The ships are obviously smaller than the ocean vessels and as such don’t offer the same range of facilities and entertainment, but booking a river cruise is more about the destinations you can experience, rather than the ship itself.

Consider a cruise along the Douro in Portugal, the highlights of which include the Port warehouses of Porto, scenic vineyards, pretty villages and the chance to visit the trendy city of Lisbon. Of course, for those who want a real change of culture, tropical river cruises are available too along the Nile or Mekong for example.

The popularity of cruise holidays is continuing to grow but choosing the right cruise can be a bit overwhelming. There are many different packages on offer, and you could get caught out by hidden costs so it’s always advisable to speak to an agent and book with them.

At Not Just Travel we work with all the major cruise suppliers, for ocean and river cruises, and we can take care of your holiday from start to finish.

Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant Notjusttravel/waitingworld lucyallen.notjusttravel.com e: lucy.allen@notjusttravel.com p: 07512 784700

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inside guide

march - april 2020

selected events in your area

Tuesday 3 March

Saturday 7 March

Adlington WI An English Woman in the White House by Susan Leicester.

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

Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra Concert Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 3, Soloist Slava Sidorenko Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Tchaikovsky: Suite: Sleeping Beauty Tickets: Adult £10, under 18 £1 Phone 01625 581321 or online at www.aeso.org.uk Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Rd, SK9 7DU 7.30pm

Wednesday 4 March Flix in the Sticks present Judy (12A) Ticket agents, Anthea Wilkinson 01625 573538 and St Oswald’s church, Bollington and Peter M Boulton 01625 876646 Email pottflix@gmail.com Tickets in advance £4 or ‘chance it’ on the door £5 Pott Shrigley, Village Hall, SK10 5RT Bar opens 6.30pm, film starts 7.30pm

Wednesday 4 March Matthew Sharp (cello) with the Northern Chamber Orchestra Mozart - Overture, The Marriage of Figaro Dvořák - Cello Concerto no 2 op 104 (with Matthew Sharp, cello) Haydn - Symphony no 101 in D major ‘The Clock’ Copland - Saturday Night Waltz and Hoedown Tickets: £15/students & under 18s free/groups 10+ £13.50 The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport 7.30pm

Thursday 5 March 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

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Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March Mind Body Spirit Event. 50+ exhibitors 30+ workshops, talks & demonstrations included in the entrance fee £3.50 concs, £4 full, weekend £6/£7 in advance or £1 extra on the day. Doors open 10am until 6pm www.rosemarydouglas.com or 07828 187468 Nantwich Civic Hall Beam Street CW5 5DG

Monday 9 March Tytherington Treacles WI Christies Hospital - Maurice Gibbons Email: tythytreaclesinfo@gmail.com, www. tytheringtontreacleswi.com Marlborough Primary School, SK10 2HJ 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Monday 9 March Bollington Cross & Lowerhouse WI From sheep to woolly jumper – Mary Houseman For enquiries 01625 431068 The Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington, SK10 5EY 7.30pm

Tuesday 10 March East Cheshire Association of the National Trust Lecture – Adlington Hall – Anne Woods Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Saturday 14 March Bollington and District Horticultural Society and Flower Club. 54th Spring Show. For details of how to enter the adult or children’s classes contact Joyce Burton 572668 or email bollington.horticultural@hotmail.com Bollington Civic Hall 2pm to 4pm Continued over

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Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March Macclesfield Model Railway Exhibition Adult £6, accompanied children FREE (under 16) Free parking, level access and excellent refreshments. Free, half-hourly vintage bus from the station via the town centre – see timetable at www.macclesfieldmrg.org.uk Email queries@macclesfieldmrg.org.uk Tytherington School, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4.30pm

Tuesday 17 March Artisan Route Open Day Fabulous collection of Alpaca Knitwear, Pima Cotton Tops, and Silk Scarves - all by Artisan Route. Everyone is welcome.

The Alderley Edge Hotel (Willoughby Suite) 10.30am to 4pm

Wednesday 18 March Lunchtime Concerts Kell Wind Trio - Alastair Roberts / flute, Geoffrey Smith / clarinet, Ian Harvey / bassoon Light lunches available from 12 noon. Concert performances at 1pm. Admission by Programme £6 www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU

Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 March North Cheshire Photographic Society Annual Exhibition Come and see a fantastic display of photographs produced by the North Cheshire Photographic Society!

Our Exhibition will be open to the public from 10am until 4pm on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March with free admission. In the evenings of 18th and 19th we will be hosting our major photographic competitions featuring the best images from clubs all over the North West and beyond, and all are welcome. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk Poynton Civic Centre 10am to 4pm

Thursday 19 March Prestbury Gardening Club Anne Harrison will give a talk ‘Wildlife Garden’ Friends of members always welcome. Further information from Mary Hindle 01625 827700 Maryjhindle@gmail.com Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow, Prestbury 2pm

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Thursday 19 March Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Gardening for Butterflies – illustrated talk by Jan Miller. Visitors very welcome (£5) Details from Steve Osborne 01625 879087 or www.wilmslowguild.org The Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Thursday 19 March Bollington Horticultural Society ‘Dunham Massey’. Emily Chandler, Head Gardener, will talk about the history of the gardens, the winter garden, and the garden through the seasons.

Members £1.50, Non-members £3 Bollington Community Centre 7.30pm

Saturday 21 March Bollington Chamber Concerts: Craig Ogden and Helen Thatcher Burgmueller - 3 Nocturnes; Piazolla - Adios Nonino, Cafe 1930, Oblivion, Libertango, Nin Suite Espagnole; Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras no 5; Napoleon Coste - Le Depart; Gnattali - Sonata; Zenamon - Reflexes no 6; Granados - Danza Espanola no 5. Tickets £19 online at www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/ogden or call 01625 576402 or 574435 Bollington Arts Centre, Bollington 7.30pm

Saturday 21 March Macclesfield Male Voice Choir in concert.

The 40 strong choir will be joined by a similar number from the Flint Ladies Choir, from North Wales, and both will sing separate performances, with music to suit all tastes. Tickets, £10 from www.macclesfieldmvc.org.uk or call 01625 584820.

St. Peter’s Church, on Chapel Street, Congleton town centre 7.30pm

Tuesday 24 March Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire.

Studying the three R’s: an introduction to School and Education Records for Family Tree research - a talk

by Claire Moores. Open to the public, admission £2 for members, £3 for non-members inc. refreshments. macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6XD 7.30pm

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Call 01625 879611 or email info@insidemagazines.co.uk for further details.

Saturday 28 March

Tuesday 7 April

Poynton Male Voice Choir ‘Spring Concert’ with guests the Ladybrook Singers providing you with a varied and interesting programme of entertainment.

Tickets £10 (Students/Children £5) including refreshments, available from choir members, on the door or reserve on 0161 456 4266.

Poynton Methodist Church, Civic Hall Car Park, Park Lane, SK12 1RB 7.30pm

Adlington WI Life, Laughter, Love and Survival by Gail Ashton.

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

Sunday 29 March The Lindow Singers Dvorak’s Mass in D and Copland’s Old American Songs.

Tickets: £12 adults and £6 for young people, from choir members or call 01625 611124.

Price includes tea, coffee or soft drink St Bartholomew’s Church Wilmslow 3pm

Monday 13 April Bollington Cross & Lowerhouse WI Rabbits and ferrets – an evening with a social worker – Beth Webb For enquiries 01625 431068 The Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington, SK10 5EY 7.30pm

Wednesday 1 April

Tuesday 14 April

Flix in the Sticks present Mrs Lowry and Son (PG) Ticket agents, Anthea Wilkinson 01625 573538 and St Oswald’s church, Bollington and Peter M Boulton 01625 876646 Email pottflix@gmail.com Tickets in advance £4 or ‘chance it’ on the door £5 Pott Shrigley, Village Hall, SK10 5RT 7.30pm

East Cheshire Association of the National Trust Lecture – Elizabeth Raffald – Suze Appleton Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Thursday 2 April 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

Sunday 5 April Plant Hunters’ Fair Huge choice of quality, nursery-grown plants. At this time of year, there will be a brilliant line-up of nurseries attending who will come laden with flowering bulbs, early flowering perennials, shrubs and trees to provide instant colour and also lots of later flowering plants to get planted for colour into the summer and beyond.

Fund Raising Event for special projects at the Hall: £2 Entry to Plant Fair Details at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, off Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3NX. 10am to 4pm

Wednesday 15 April Lunchtime Concerts Meraki Duo - Meera Maharaj/flute, James Girling/guitar Light lunches available from 12 noon, concert at 1pm Admission by Programme £6 Further Information: Tel. 01625 586713 Tel. 01625 584410 Tel. 01625 584367 www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU

Thursday 16 April Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Brief AGM followed by Hedgehogs – a talk by Jan Miller from Withington Hedgehog Hospital.

Visitors very welcome (£5) Details from Steve Osborne 01625 879087 or www.wilmslowguild.org The Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Saturday 18 April Bollington Chamber Concerts: The Carducci Quartet Beethoven - Op 18 no 4; Janacek - Kreutzer Sonata; Dvorak - Op 96 in F. ‘American’ Tickets £19 from www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/ carducci or 01625 576402 or 574435 Bollington Arts Centre 7.30pm Continued over

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Monday 20 April Tytherington Treacles WI. Fashion Show - Moulina Email: tythytreaclesinfo@gmail.com www.tytheringtontreacleswi.com Marlborough Primary School, SK10 2HJ 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 April Woodford Players Comedy Play – “The Magnificent Seven” Tickets £10 www.ticketsource.co.uk/woodfordplayers www.woodfordplayers.co.uk Woodford Community Centre, SK7 1PS

Tuesday 28 April Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire.

What did he die of? Talk by Sylvia Dillon. Exploring causes of death and where you might find death records.

Admission £2 for members and £3 for non-members including refreshments. macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Children’s Activities

Things to do with pre-school kids

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

For more information contact Ruth 07553566070 or visit www.openthedoor.org.uk Rugbytots Make your child’s development more fun with Rugbytots.

Sessions: 9.25am 2 – 3 ½ years, 10.05am 3 ½ -5 years, 11.05am 2-3 ½ years at Bollington Civic Hall. Find out more at www.rugbytots.co.uk or contact Alick on 0345 313 6720 or Email alick@rugbytots.co.uk Free tasters subject to availability.

Tuesday Praise & Play 9.30-11am Term time only. St Oswald’s Church, Bollington.

Contact Beverley on 01625 500970 or beverleynxn@aol.com Rugbytots Make your child’s development more fun with Rugbytots.

3.55pm Reception & Year 1, 4.50pm Reception & Year 1 at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Find out more at www.rugbytots.co.uk or contact Alick on 0345 313 6720 or Email alick@rugbytots.co.uk Free tasters subject to availability.

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

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

Rugbytots Make your child’s development more fun with Rugbytots.

9.30am 2-3 ½ years, 10.10am 3 ½ -5 years, 11.05am 2-3 ½ years, 11.45am 3 ½ -5 years, 4.00pm Reception & Year 1 at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Find out more at www.rugbytots.co.uk or contact Alick on 0345 313 6720 or Email alick@rugbytots.co.uk Free tasters subject to availability.

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

Wednesday

Saturday

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

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

Rugbytots Make your child’s development more fun with Rugbytots.

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.

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8.10am 2-3 ½ years, 8.50am 5-7 years, 9.45am 3 ½ -5 years, 10.20am 2- 3 ½ years, 11.40am 3 ½ -5 years, 12.10pm 5-7 years, 1.05pm 3 ½ -5 years at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Find out more at www.rugbytots.co.uk or contact Alick on 0345 313 6720 or Email alick@rugbytots.co.uk Free tasters subject to availability.

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

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useful numbers Churches

Schools

Bollington United Reformed Church

01625 613029

St John’s Primary School

01625 572025

Bollington Christian Life Church

01625 578100

Bollington Cross Primary

01625 572138

Prestbury Methodist Church

01625 424361

Rainow Primary School

01625 572021

Quakers

01625 562109

St Gregorys’ Catholic Primary

01625 572037

St Oswald’s Church

01625 422849

Dean Valley Community Primary

01625 572767

St Gregory’s RC Church

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Beech Hall School

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St Peters Church Prestbury

01625 827625

Little Griffins Nursery

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Tytherington Family Worship

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Mottram St Andrew Primary

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Prestbury C of E Primary

01625 383033

Bollinbrook Cof E Primary

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Marlborough Primary School

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Tytherington High School

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All Hallows Catholic High School

01625 426138 01625 827898

Pharmacies I Rowlands & Co

01625 574401

The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury

01625 829216

Dentists Bollington Dental Practice

01625 574609

Fallibroome High School

Prestbury Road Dental Practice

01625 432300

Travel

Doctors Bollington Medical Centre Hope Cottage Surgery, Prestbury

Bus & Train Times

0871 200 2233

01625 462593

National Rail Enquiries

0345 748 4950

01625 827319

Manchester Airport

0808 169 7030

Utilities

Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital Stepping Hill Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

01625 421000

Electricity – Power Loss

0161 483 1010

Gas – Emergency

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Leisure Centre

105 0800 111 999

Water – Faults, United Utilities

0345 672 3723

Environment Agency Floodline

0345 988 1188

Bollington Leisure Centre

01625 574774

Helplines

Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 383981

Alcoholics Anonymous

0800 917 7650

Al-Anon

020 7403 0888

Libraries Bollington Library

01625 378266

Prestbury Library

01625 827501

Macclesfield Library

01625 374000

Police Non Emergency

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Post Offices West Bollington Post Office

01625 572378

Tytherington Post Office

01625 869042

Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers Directory Enquiries

0800 1111 03444 111 444 0800 555111 118 500

National Dementia Helpline

0300 222 1122

RSPCA

0300 1234999

Samaritans

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Other Bollington Town Hall

01625 572985

Bridgend Centre

01625 576311

Bollington Arts Centre

01625 573863

Bollington Veterinary Centre

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