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bollington, prestbury & t y t h e r i n g to n Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus This time of year, it’s a bit of a shock to the system when you wake up at 6.30am and it still feels like the middle of the night! But what a splendid season Autumn is. Remember those hot days when it was warmer here than in parts of the Mediterranean? Then the terrible rain and flooding? Crazy extremes of weather like this aren’t ideal but, if there is a plus side, the Autumn colours are magnificent this year. Oddly too, my delightful new cottage garden (I moved to a new house recently) is still in bloom in October with all sorts of colour. I can’t wait to see what else pops up over the coming year! Sorry to mention Christmas so early, but this issue covers November and December so you can plan everything festive! Also, a reminder that the next issue of INSIDE is printed before the Christmas break, so please note the copy deadline is earlier than usual (Thurs 5 December.) Anything for inclusion in January and February will need to be with us by then. See you in 2020!

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Diary of a geeky knitter Many crafters are probably starting to think about the same thing at this time of year, whether you be sewists, knitters, crocheters, or everything in between. It’s that time where we plan beautiful projects and homemade gifts for everyone we know, from loved ones to office colleagues, and even the mum of a friend we happened to hear mention that they liked a particular style of hat you know you like to knit. I can’t speak for everyone, but I always start off with the best intentions in the world, then I decide I need to be a little more selective with what I’m making and for who, and then I reach 11.30pm on Christmas Eve when I am furiously finishing a scarf for someone, battling through the red wine and port from that evening. Last year was no different, except I was finishing the hems on dresses for each of my sister and sister-in-law. As I mention, with the best intentions, I’m trying very hard to rein in my present making this year, particularly with a new house to decorate, but

the draw of the crochet and knitting (and sewing) is too great, and the draw to show someone how much I love them through my craft is something other crafters reading this will know all too well. I’ve not just © Practical Publishing Ltd been up to gift planning this year in the run up to Christmas though. I’ve been busy designing for one of the other magazines that I help work on from time to time. Your Crochet & Knitting is a fun magazine that comes with 6-8 balls of yarn every issue, enough to make at least one of the projects you’ll find inside. A few months ago, I designed a pretty hexagon motif cowl in pastel colours that I love, and in an issue coming out before Christmas I’ve knitted a gun sampler scarf with lots of interesting stitch patterns to keep you interested. The colours were a joy to play with, and I’m very proud of these projects. Make sure to keep an eye out for the magazine in your local supermarket, and maybe one or two loved ones this year may find themselves opening these accessories as gifts come 25 December... Merry Christmas everyone!

This Charming Man This month I was fortunate to make the acquaintance of Bollington resident Richard Cragg, a stalwart of Bramhall Cricket Club, recently honoured by the club through having the ground named after him. An unusual gesture, some might say, but not once you’ve met the man himself and heard about his strong affinity with the club which stretches back as far as 1958. At this point, Richard was living in the Bramhall area and travelling to school at King’s, Macclesfield. During his time there, his mode of transport switched from steam train to diesel train to electric train, all in the space of ten years, as he rose to the top of the school, becoming head boy and captaining the school cricket first eleven. Cricket has always been in the ‘Craggie’ blood and his talent was recognised when he captained English Schools, then the English Universities cricket team and an MCC Schools side which was the last to tour South Africa before Apartheid. In wistful mood, Richard wonders whether he might have been able to take his cricketing career a little further, as he would have welcomed the life of a professional cricketer. Instead, having graduated from Leeds University, he studied Teacher Training at Cambridge University and then began his teaching career, which included a couple of years at Sale Boys Grammar and over 30 years at Marple College, where he became Head of English. Richard captained the first eleven at Bramhall at the young age of 24, and his connection with the club could not have been closer since then. The troubled times came in the mid ‘90s, when the club looked like it might fold. It was forced to seek a new ground,

following the purchase of the old Queensgate ground where cricket had been played for over a hundred years. It was in 1996 that the ground at Church Lane was founded and Richard was fundamental in helping to ensure that the foundations were laid for a top Cheshire club. Now ‘Chairman of Grounds’, Richard has been involved with preparing pitches since the 1970s. It’s a major hobby, keeping him busy from March to October every year, as he continues his ‘love affair’ with the cricket club. Considering that he feels the club has given him so much, Richard admits that the naming of the ground after him still feels somewhat surreal, though lovely at the same time. Away from cricket, Richard has plenty to keep himself occupied. Reading is still a passion and he plans to spend some of this winter copying out some of his favourite poems and Shakespeare quotations in long hand. This against the backdrop of his cottage with a stream in the garden, which happens to stand right next door to his (very) local pub. ‘Had we but world enough and time’, I’d tell you more of this charming man, as well as his love of the metaphysical poets. But I think I might suggest meeting him for a pint in Bollington, where he claims the air is fresher and the stars shine more brightly in the sky. Great to meet you, star man. by Barrie Hawker

simply books book club choice One of my favourite books since we opened the shop (in 2002!) is The Poisonwood Bible by American author Barbara Kingsolver so I have been excited to pick up her new novel Unsheltered. Willa Knox lives in unforgiving circumstances – having moved into to an old, crumbling house with her two grown-up children, a new-born grandchild, and her ailing father-in-law, life seems to be falling apart around her (both literally and metaphorically). But when Willa discovers that a pioneering female scientist (with a connection to Charles Darwin) lived on the same street in the 1800s, could this historical connection be enough to save their home from ruin? And can Willa, despite the odds, keep her family together? A compelling story with alternate chapters set in the present and the 1880s – a remarkable read which gives centre stage to two incredible heroines. Unusually, my second choice this month is a work of non-fiction. The Boy Who Followed His Father Into Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield is the inspiring true story of a father and son’s fight to stay together and survive the Holocaust. Vienna, 1939. Nazi police seize Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer and his son, Fritz, and send the pair to Buchenwald in Germany. There begins an unimaginable ordeal that sees the pair beaten, starved and forced to build the very concentration camp they are held in. When Gustav is set to be transferred to Auschwitz, a certain death sentence, his son refuses to leave his side. Throughout the horrors they witness and the suffering they endure, there is one constant that keeps them alive: the love between father and son.

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STOCKPORT SET FOR ICY WHITE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS Stockport is guaranteed an Icy White Christmas as the town centre transforms to become an enchanting Winter Wonderland. An exciting calendar of events is set to entertain families of all ages in the run-up to Christmas in Merseyway, Market Place, Underbank and across the town, including a return of the popular ice trail, Christmas markets, free entertainment and a free ride on the Polar Express!

Christmas Light Switch On On Saturday 16 November, this year’s Christmas Light switch on in Merseyway Shopping Centre will light up children’s faces and enchant everyone with a Winter Wonderland programme from 4.15pm until 7.30pm, full of spectacular shows and performances, ready for the big countdown to Christmas Day. And it’s all free! Visitors can enjoy exclusive shows in the snow with performances from aerial acrobats, stilt walkers, giant swans, choirs, ice people, luminas and a white dragon. An animatronic reindeer will be interacting with families and Merseyway’s very own Snow Fairy will also be making an appearance, ready to turn on Stockport’s Christmas lights with a swish of her wand. Local musicians and dancers will also be performing throughout the day. The Christmas Markets will be open from 16 November for great Christmas gifts, festive grub and sweet treats in Merseyway and in the Market Place. Visit Santa Claus during the weekends of 7 & 8 December and 14 & 15 December. Santa Claus will be in his giant bauble at Merseyway; from 11am to 3pm. Children of all ages can visit Father Christmas, share their Christmas list and receive a gift, ready for Christmas. Visits to Santa are free and he may be popping in on selected late-night shopping dates too.

Explore the Ice Sculpture Trail With a different ice trail on Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 December, visitors can explore the town centre to seek out all 16 ice sculptures over both Sundays; watch a ‘live’ ice carving on Sunday and post your selfies on Instagram and Facebook! PE Take a ride on the Polar Express

Take a free ride on Stockport’s own Polar Express. The land train will run on Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 December. Tran rides last approximately 10 minutes and will leave Chestergate every 15 minutes between 10am and 4pm.

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The Man Who Saved Manchester United Residents of Poynton who have lived in the village for over 30 years may remember an affable, portly figure who used to be seen out shopping along Park Lane with his wife – a man who was unarguably one of the most important figures in the history of Manchester United. I am of course referring to the late great Jimmy Murphy. Murphy is the man who is credited more than anyone else for keeping the red flag flying high over Old Trafford following the Munich air disaster in 1958. A twist of fate meant that Murphy wasn’t aboard the Airspeed Ambassador aircraft that tragically lost control on the snow-covered runway on that biting cold February afternoon 61 years ago. As well as being Matt Busby’s assistant, Murphy was also the head coach of the Welsh national team at the time, and this role meant that he missed United’s trip to Belgrade for their European Cup quarter-final against the famous Red Star outfit, as he was overseeing an important World Cup qualifying play-off against Israel in Cardiff, played on the same evening as United’s 3-3 draw in Yugoslavia (a result that saw the Reds qualify for that season’s Champions Cup semi-finals). After the horrendous crash at Munich’s Riem airport, in which United ultimately lost eight of their celebrated Busby Babes, there was some speculation that the club may have to fold, so decimated were the club’s coaching and playing resources (along with the eight

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players who lost their lives, two other first-teamers never played again). But Murphy stepped in and took over temporarily while Busby recovered from his injuries and, having assembled a substitute team, managed to steer United to the 1958 FA Cup Final, where they lost out heartbreakingly to Bolton Wanderers. Barely a month later, Murphy headed off to Sweden to manage Wales at the 1958 FIFA World Cup finals. The Welsh dragons, with proud Welshman Murphy at the helm and with fire in his belly, managed to reach the quarter-finals where they lost out to eventual winners Brazil, whose goal was scored by a scrawny 17-year-old called Pelé (I wonder whatever happened to him?) Despite being approached to manage Arsenal, Juventus of Turin and even Brazil, Murphy remained as assistant manager at United until 1971. Murphy, a humble man devoted to his family (Murphy and his wife had six children), chose not to go into club management. From 1973 Murphy did scouting work for United, most notably during the managerial role of Tommy Docherty, whom he urged to sign two young wingers, Steve Coppell and Gordon Hill, from Tranmere Rovers and Millwall respectively. Both players went on to play for England. Even in retirement, Murphy was to play a role in Manchester United’s re-emergence as one of the most successful football clubs in the country.

Indeed, the house where Murphy and his family lived in Brookfield Avenue, was to be the place where one of the most important meetings in the history of the club took place. Soon after becoming United’s manager in 1986, Alex Ferguson visited Murphy at his home, and it was there that he was given what he considered to be one of the best pieces of advice ever to come his way. The new boss wanted to know how to revive a great but ailing club and he had the good sense to visit the man who had played such a key role in helping to rebuild United after the tragedy in Munich. Years later, Murphy’s son Jimmy Jnr recalled, ‘Alex went to see Dad and I know they talked about the importance of youth football and finding good young players and developing them.’ Ferguson concurred in 2011, ‘It’s quite true. Jimmy Murphy was still scouting for the club, I went and had lunch with him, and he expressed this great desire to see youth coming back into the club. He was a very emotional man, a great servant to the club, and I would have liked to have listened to him more over the years.’ The rest, as they say, is history. Ferguson went on to revive the club’s fortunes for a 20-year period of sustained success, with players such Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and David Beckham coming through the ranks and playing key roles in United’s return to the pinnacle of European football. James Patrick Murphy, who died at the age of 79 in November 1989, is buried at St George’s Churchyard with his beloved wife Winifred Ellen (who passed away nine years later). As a tribute, Manchester United commissioned the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year Award to be given to the club’s outstanding young player from the previous season. The first winner of the trophy was Lee Martin, who happened to score the winning goal in the 1990 FA Cup Final replay – Alex Ferguson’s first trophy (of many) at the club. On 23 March 2009, a blue plaque was unveiled at Murphy’s former family home on Treharne Street, Pentre in Wales. This fact leads us to wonder why Murphy’s old house on Brookfield Avenue hasn’t got its own heritage plaque, in honour of the man who must surely rate as the village’s most famous adopted son. I like to think the people of Poynton will be happy to lend their support to the idea.

Prairie Planting As the days shorten with the turn to Autumn and the sunlight mellows and softens, I love the effect of flowering perennials, those gone to seed and the swish of ornamental grasses in a prairie style garden. Prairie gardens are a fairly recent trend in garden design, using perennials and grasses that might be found in the US east of the Rockies. The trend has since developed to embrace a wider range of plants and soil conditions whilst retaining the naturalistic look.

the dead stems in winter. However, unless your ground is completely weed free before planting there will be some perennial weeds to tackle each spring. Also, in a smaller garden, plants will outgrow their space and need to be curtailed in autumn or spring (late flowering types are generally only divided in spring). Whilst naturalistic plantings are often seen in large gardens, they can be easily adapted to smaller gardens by converting the large drifts or blocks to ribbons of the same plant meandering through small clumps of others. In this article I’ll take a look at a few of my favourite naturalistic gardens and next month I’ll go through some of my favourite plants for this type of planting. I first saw this style of planting a decade or so ago in a large, privately owned garden open for charity. A large bank was planted in drifts of Helenium, Achillea (Yarrow) and Cirsium (River thistle) with ribbons of Continued over

The idea is to plant closely in irregularly shaped blocks of the same plant and to encourage these to intermingle with neighbouring plants over time. The result looks natural, smothers weeds and close planting also reduces the need for staking, as plants are held upright by their neighbours. Plants will need to be fairly tough and able to compete with their neighbours – there’s no place for shrinking violets! The end result should be a low maintenance garden where all that is needed is to cut down and clear away by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

Molinia (moor grass) and clumps of Salvia between. The Heleniums and Cirsiums made ideal partners liking moist soils and likewise Achillea and Salvia in a drier spot. The moor grass grew happily in either! The star of Trentham Gardens in Stoke on Trent is the prairie garden designed and planted by Piet Ouldof, one of the originators of the style and always at the cutting edge. When we visited in 2008 the planting had just been completed and had yet to knit together. When we returned a few years later, the borders had matured and large drifts of Persicaria, Veronicastrum, Phlox and Achillea filled the beds and borders and buzzed with insects. Prairie plantings are quick to mature – you don’t have to be too patient – as we saw at Abbeywood Gardens in Cheshire. The interlocking teardrop-shaped beds were planted in 2014 and 2015 and within a year looked full and mature. Here traditional prairie plants like Echinacea (coneflower) and Molinia sit perfectly beside African Kniphofia (Red Hot Pokers) and Agapanthus (African Lily) and European Sedums. At Dove Cottage in Yorkshire, this more eclectic mix of plants works perfectly on a smaller scale and on

north-facing Yorkshire clay. Here the prairie style is adapted to include meadow plants like the Himalayan Wallich’s Parsley and the cottage garden favourite Astrantia, all looking totally at home with Coneflowers, perennial Sunflower and Bergamots. Next issue I’ll take a look at some of the best plants for a naturalistic or prairie garden. 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. Plant Hunters’ Fairs have the country’s largest line-up of plant fairs with 41 events between March and September, including events at Bramall Hall, Stockport; Adlington Hall, Macclesfield; Carsington Water, Ashbourne; the Dorothy Clive Garden, Nr Market Drayton; Cholmondeley Castle and new event for 2020 Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk for the full 2020 calendar of dates and venues.

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Ridgegate Reservoir via Tegg’s Nose and Langley Walk description: A circular walk from Ridgegate Reservoir on the edge of Macclesfield Forest, with a gradual ascent up to the car park serving the popular Tegg’s Nose Tea Room. From there the route follows the Gritstone Trail across fields, before crossing Buxton New Road and heading down to Langley village via generally quiet lanes, skirting around Bottoms Reservoir and back to Ridgegate. Distance: 6.25 miles, 10kms. Walking time: 2 to 3 hours. Map: OS Explorer 268, South Sheet. Start/Parking: On-road parking on Clarke Lane, overlooking Ridgegate Reservoir, beyond the Leather’s Smithy pub (SK11 0NE, Grid Reference SJ949714) Refreshments nearby: Leather’s Smithy pub (T. 01260 252313) and Tegg’s Nose Tea Room (M. 07854 566895). Walk back along Clarke Lane and cross over the Ridgegate Reservoir dam by the stony track on the left, immediately opposite the Leather’s Smithy pub.

At the end of the dam leave the track, cross the grass verge half right and look for a narrow path on the right. Follow this between trees to the left and a low stone wall to the right. This leads to a fairly steep path with steps down. At the bottom pass through a small wooden gate and cross the stream. At the top of the small slope go right through a second wooden gate. Go half right on a narrow grassy path then right onto a partly grassed lane, picking up the familiar ‘footprint’ waymarks for the Gritstone Trail. Cross over two cattle grids and continue up the lane to reach the junction with Clarke Lane. Cross over and follow that road to the left, walking along a narrow pavement, with Bottoms Reservoir on the right. Turn right off the road at the Gritstone Trail fingerpost and follow the path to the left, around the reservoir and then over the dam wall to reach steps up to a lane. Ignore signs for the Gritstone Trail. Instead turn right, keeping Tegg’s Nose Reservoir on the left, and pass a sign “Public Bridleway Only”. Follow this track, eventually crossing over a stream via stepping-stones, then walk up some wide steps straight ahead. The path continues uphill, going through a large wooden gate, with farm buildings down to the right. Shortly, at the

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crossroads, go left up a tarmac lane, and continue uphill to the fingerpost marked ‘Saddlers Way’ and follow that part-cobbled track uphill. Look back to enjoy views of Shutlingsloe and Macclesfield Forest. The path continues steeply through a wooden gate and becomes rocky for a short section before reaching the top, the car park serving the Tegg’s Nose Information Centre and Tea Room. An ideal place for a breather! Take the main vehicle exit from the Tea Room and turn right onto Buxton Old Road. After 100 yards turn left opposite Windyway House and go immediately over a stone stile on the right, picking up waymarks again for the Gritstone Trail. Cross the field diagonally left, and pass through three metal gates, with views at the top of Macclesfield town, with Manchester Airport and Manchester in the distance. Continue across the fields, through a kissing gate, and then after 60 yards over a rickety wooden stile. Follow the trail to the right, with views down to the right of two yellow road signs on the Buxton New Road. After 200 yards,

leave the Gritstone Trail and turn sharp left through a small wooden gate, taking a path that winds through a mainly conifer woodland, keeping to the right. At the end this joins a wider path that leads down to a metal gate, with a wooden gate at the side. Go through this and straight on to reach the busy Buxton New Road. Take care crossing this, and go straight over into Cliff Lane, with views on the right towards Manchester. Take the first left off Cliff Lane, walking uphill for a short while, then pass Clough House on the right - this dates from 1697. On reaching Buxton New Road again, cross straight over onto Back Eddisbury Road, taking care of traffic on the bend.

Follow that road uphill for around half a mile, passing first Eddisbury House Farm and then Bonny Catty Farm on the right, before reaching Buxton Old Road. Turn left here and then immediate right uphill on Broadcar Road. At the top Croker Hill and the BT communications mast come into view. After Broadcar Farm, the road name changes to Coalpit Lane. Go downhill, keeping left of the drive to Pyegreave Farm on the right. Continue downhill under the canopy of trees then uphill following the road round to the right, shortly reaching a T junction at Langley. Turn left here and with Langley Methodist Church opposite, follow the road round to the left, signposted “Macclesfield Forest”. Continue along Main Road, then Clarke Lane through Langley village, reaching Bottoms Reservoir on your left. At the end of the reservoir take the lane off to the right, bearing the Gritstone Trail waymark, (retracing the route taken at the outset of the walk) and cross two cattle grids. Take the narrow footpath half left over the grass, through a small wooden gate and down to a stream. Pass through a second wooden gate and follow some steep steps up through the trees. At the top of the path go straight on, crossing the Ridgegate Reservoir dam, and back to the Leather’s Smithy and the on-road parking. Poynton Rambling Club organises and leads walks during the day on Sundays and Wednesdays, with evening walks during the summer months, as well as social events. 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 By Stephen Hyslop

real life motoring

suzuki swift: made to love

Styling wise there is no doubt as to Suzuki’s true intentions behind the Sport with aggressive and unique styling touches making themselves known across nearly every one of the Swift’s panels. Exclusive design details give the all-new Swift Sport a far more distinctive style over the rest of the range and help it to stand out from the increasingly generic crowd. The Swift’s striking front grille and bumper, impressive 17” alloy wheels and carbon effect aerodynamic under spoilers deliver what Suzuki say is, ‘the ultimate style statement’ and create a first impression that lingers long in the memory. And that’s before you take into account the bright Champion Yellow paintwork and dual exhaust pipes. Step inside the Sport and the sporting (ahem) theme continues with distinctive red accents throughout and supportive sport seats that conspire to hold you securely in place when the drive demands it and yet offer comfort aplenty for a trip down to the shops or further afield. The 3-spoke leather covered steering wheel feels great and combines well with the fully adjustable seats to give you a real connection to the Swift. A connection that improves every time you go out for a drive in the Suzuki. There’s even room in the back for three adults.

by Martin Hall

You have all the technology you’d expect from a modern hot hatch and more, there’s Suzuki easy to use and clear satellite navigation system, a useful rear parking camera and adaptive cruise control. For additional ease of use, the Swift includes an excellent keyless entry/start system which helps to create a sporting feel the moment you press the button to awaken the Sport’s 138bhp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. To keep you and your passengers entertained there’s also a DAB digital radio and smartphone linkage display which allows you to take control of the entertainment as you drive. Useful and impressive tech is everywhere, and it all works without taking away from the Swift’s raison d’être, that of going very fast and being lots of fun. But what you’re really interested in is the drive, this is after all a hot hatch. It needs to offer the young and excitable the promise of excitement and practicality that the Swift Sport has always been well known for. The 1.4 Boosterjet turbocharged engine under the bonnet arrives with 4 cylinders and 1373cc delivering an exciting and impressive 138bhp @5500rpm, a figure that combines extremely well with the Swift’s kerb weight, including all options, of just 975kg.

Peak power arriving at 5500rpm and 170 lb/ft torque produced between 2500-3500rpm means that this is a car in which to make excellent progress along the highways and byways. Indeed, in just such an experiment the B6451 Farnley Lane, a MotorMartin favourite with corners and elevation changes aplenty, was dispatched by the Suzuki quite effortlessly, the engine remaining in just second and third gear whilst using all the revs available. And in this manner, you get a real sense of what the Swift Sport is truly capable of whilst keeping the speeds appropriate for the road and conditions.

This is a car that will cut it in the real world as well as demolishing your favourite ribbon of tarmac. Shopping, the school run, and daily commute are all completed comfortably and economically with the Swift achieving up to 50.4mpg when driven sensibly and with a light right foot whilst there’s also a decent boot. Best of both worlds and then some. The price? The Swift Sport starts at £17,499 and I want one. 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.

tomato chutney

If you’re new to making chutney, try this simple recipe. Preparation time: 40 to 50 mins Cooking time: 50 mins Makes about 1.5 litres / 2¾ pints

Ingredients ■■ 1kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped ■■ 750g cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped ■■ 375g light muscovado sugar ■■ 250g onion, finely chopped ■■ 250g raisins ■■ 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped ■■ 2 tsp salt ■■ ½ tsp ground ginger ■■ 350ml cider vinegar

The trick to jams and chutneys is that the jars and the chutney (or jam) should be hot. Ladle the hot preserve into a heatproof jug to make it easier to transfer the mixture into the hot jars. Be very careful not to touch or get any of the mixture onto the rim of the jars as this could introduce bacteria. Fill the jars not quite to the top, leave a 1/2cm gap at the top between the preserve and the lid. While everything is still hot, cover the jars with their lids or top with wax paper and a piece of cellophane secured tightly with an elastic band.

Method

Your chutney should keep for about 6 months in a cool, dark place, though different recipes vary slightly.

1. Place all the ingredients into a large pan and bring to the boil over a medium heat.

How to sterilise jars

2. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. 3. Simmer the mixture gently, uncovered, for about 45-50 mins or until everything is tender and thickened. 4. Cool, then transfer the mixture to a sterilised jar and seal.

Winter breaks

I must admit, when it comes to winter holidays I always think ‘where can I go to get some sun?’ But it’s good to remind yourself that there are actual winter destinations to enjoy too, of course, not too far away. It’s also hard for me to think ‘winter’ whilst sitting on the roof terrace in Ibiza on a beautiful, sunny September evening (just had to get that in there) but I have to admit I can see the charm in getting wrapped up in a smart winter coat and gloves and walking through the pretty Prague Christmas markets, or the thrill of whizzing down the slopes in one of Europe’s brilliant ski resorts. Equally you could go and experience something completely different, the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights or be part of your own real-life Christmas movie in New York City! Winter is coming, that’s the truth so let’s embrace it and discover somewhere new:

CHRISTMAS MARKETS The popularity of Christmas markets in Europe has exploded in recent years and let’s face it, we all love a mug of mulled wine and a tasty Bratwurst. We’re spoiled for choice really with beautiful markets to visit in pretty cities like Munich, Vienna and Prague. The Munich market has over 160 stalls and the Vienna market is great for families offering cookie and candle making workshops.

Prague is the ultimate winter wonderland city. Not only can you enjoy the markets, but you can visit Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world and one of the prettiest. There’s no shortage of things to do here; there are several beer tours you could sign up for or, if you’re keen to escape the cold, visit a few of Prague’s 280 museums!

ICELAND A land of myth and legends, Iceland offers a different holiday experience. Iceland’s location, at the top of the world makes it one of the best places to see the Northern Lights. You can book on various tours where locals will take you away from the city lights in search of the incredible display. You can also choose to stay in a hotel where they sound a siren (even in the middle of the night) should the lights appear. In addition to this, Iceland has loads to offer; thermal springs, volcanoes, evocative black beaches and did you know, 11% of the country is covered in glaciers?

At Not Just Travel, we can help you organise self-drive tours, tailored to your request and we also work with excellent suppliers who do escorted tours if you’d rather have the ease and peace of mind of a guide.

NEW YORK There’s massive appeal to visiting New York in the run up to Christmas but don’t forget you’ll get some fantastic prices if you choose to go in January or February. Not only will flights and hotel rates be lower, but you can seriously indulge your shopping habits in the January sales. Also, as it is seriously cold, (full disclosure) it’s less crowded, so that means fewer people in the museums, theatres and restaurants. Also, lots of the restaurants drop their prices and offer set menus at reduced rates towards the end of January and you can get some great prices for the Broadway shows. Also, in January you can enjoy Chinese New Year which is a massive event in New York and there’s always the wonderful ice-rink in Central Park and at the Rockefeller Centre.

I love beach holidays and sunshine, but I realise there are lots of wonderful, interesting, ‘cold’ places to visit too. We are lucky in the UK to have so much rich culture and diversity only a few hours away. Of course, at Not Just Travel, we do winter sun too like Mexico, Thailand, Tenerife so wherever you want to go, please get in touch. All holidays are important to me and I would love to help with your next trip. Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant Notjusttravel/waitingworld lucyallen.notjusttravel.com e: lucy.allen@notjusttravel.com p: 07512 784700

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november - december 2019

CHARITIES BAZAAR Once again, the Rotary Club of Macclesfield is showcasing local charities with the 44th Charities Bazaar. This gives local charities a chance to tempt you with fundraising items such as Christmas cards, in plenty of time for the festive season. There’ll be bric a brac and light refreshments as well as lots of stalls. We’ve done our best to search him out ahead of time and it seems likely that Father Christmas will put in an appearance too. Admission to cover costs is only 50p and children are free.

The event will take place on Saturday 2 November from 9.30am to 1.30pm at St. Michael’s Church in Town Hall Square.

FESTIVE CARD SALES SUPPORT GOOD CAUSES The Combined Charities Christmas Shops will be opening soon as people start planning for the festive season. Offering a one-stop shop covering over 50 charities, there are bound to be cards you love. And the best thing is that every penny raised by card sales at the CCC shops goes straight to the individual charities, not just a percentage as with many high street retailers. Alongside the cards are festive items, gift ideas, cards and calendars perfect for stocking fillers. This year, you can purchase the “gift of the year” spice tins from the Spice Kitchen for the chef in your life, seedballs for the eco gardener, and chocolate pizza for those with a sweet tooth. Sheila Hallas MBE started the CCC shops in 1971 with her first shop in Alderley Edge; she has now raised over £5million for more than 100 different organisations over the last 48 years. She said: “With cards from over 50 Charities, including health, children’s and animal charities, there is something for everyone. This year we have Macmillan Cancer Support returning to our shops and two new charities Brain Tumour and The Royal Osteoporosis society, which we are very excited about. Having so many options together in one place makes it easy for customers to do their bit and the charities get 100% return on their sales. We are lucky to have a loyal customer base, and new people discover us each year.” The shops have various opening dates from 26 October to early December at Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Hale, Sale and Altrincham Libraries and at The Curzon Cinema in Knutsford. You can also buy cards online at our website below, where you can find exact opening dates and times for each area.

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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 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.

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.

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

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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.

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selected events in your area

Saturday 2 November

Sunday 10 November

Bollington Well Dressers invite you to join us for a coffee morning. Raffle, tombola, homemade cakes and pies for sale and test your knowledge in our quiz. Entrance £1 to include tea and biscuit. Bollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, 10am to 11.30am

The Lindow Singers present Mozart Requiem and Schubert Mass in G. Conductor Charlie Perry. £12 (young people £6) including complimentary tea, coffee or soft drink. Tickets from choir members or call 01625 611124 St Bartholomew’s Church, Wilmslow 3pm

Tuesday 5 November Adlington WI Annual General Meeting with cheese and wine. 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 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Thursday 7 November 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 9 November Charity Christmas Market Please come and support your favourite charities as you buy your Christmas cards, gifts and alternative gifts. Tea/coffee and delicious bacon butties will be on sale. Poynton Methodist Church (next to Waitrose) 10am to 12.30pm

Saturday 9 November

Capriccio Choir Concert ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ A wonderful evening of singing and instrumental music for everyone to enjoy. Raising money for a Transition Bollington Education Project for Bollington Schools. Tickets £10 each (Free for under 16s) Tickets available on the door or in advance from: Annie Wood 07983 528621 or from BTC (cash only) St Oswald’s Church, Bollington 7.30pm

november - december 2019

Tuesday 12 November Bollington Probus Clubs Men’s group Meetings include an interesting talk on various subjects and coffee and biscuits. Day trips and lunches are organised throughout the year. For more information please phone 01625 572861. Bollington Civic Hall 10am for 10.15am

Thursday 14 November Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Cruising in the Wild Side – illustrated talk by Alan Jones. Visitors very welcome (£4) Details from Steve Osborne 01625 879087 or www.wilmslowguild.org The Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Friday 15 November Halle Comes To Bramhall Rosa Campos-Fernandez (clarinet) and Roberto Carrillo-Garcia (Double Bass) have both been a vital part of the Hallé over the last decade and a half. In this concert they foreground both their Latin heritage and their skills on many instruments. Programme includes music by Villalobos and Piazolla. Tickets available (from mid-October) from Church Office (0161 439 1204), Thrift Shop, Simply Books (228 Moss Lane) and at the door. £11 and £9 concession Bramhall Methodist Church 7.30pm

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Saturday 16 November

Tuesday 26 November

Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra concert Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, Bizet L’Arlesienne, Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo theme. Tickets £10 for adults and £1 for under 18s available on the door or in advance from www.aeso.org.uk or on the ticket hotline 01625 581321 Festival Hall Alderley Edge SK9 7HR 7.30pm

Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire Quarries, mines and the Macclesfield Canal a talk by David Kitching. The construction of the canal allowed industries to reach existing markets more easily and encouraged expansion to new markets 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

Tuesday 19 November Bollington Probus Clubs Ladies Group Meetings include an interesting talk on various subjects and coffee and biscuits. Day trips and lunches are organised throughout the year. For more information please phone 01625 572861 Bollington Civic Hall 9.45am for 10am

Wednesday 20 November Lunchtime Concerts Students from Chetham’s School of Music Manchester Light lunches available from 12 noon, concert performances commence at 1pm. Admission by Programme £6 www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU

Saturday 23 November St George’s Singers Mozart Requiem Tickets from the Ticket Secretary on 01663 764012 or online at www.st-georges-singers.org.uk Royal Northern College of Music

Saturday 23 November Christian Relief Uganda Quiz Night First Quiz Question 8pm Prompt, Maximum 6 to a Team Tickets £10 each including entry fee and light Ploughman’s supper. Ugandan Crafts & Traidcraft for Sale For tickets please contact Rhona Marshall 01625 618319 / 07968 168 949 rhona_cru@talktalk.net Licensed Bar Applied For admin@christianreliefuganda.org www.christianreliefuganda.org Marlborough Primary School, Tytherington Drive. Macclesfield, SK10 2HJ 7.30pm

Saturday 30 November Macclesfield Methodist Community Choir is giving a performance of Haydn’s wonderful oratorio ‘Creation’. This is part of the Church’s 20th anniversary celebrations following its opening at Christmas in 1998. Soloists Denise Leigh (soprano), Philip Cartwright (tenor) and George Hulbert (bass). The Occasional Musicians will be led by David Court with organist Andrew Burr and conductor Andrew Donaldson. Tickets £10 and £5 for children available on 01625 433187 or 615298 Macclesfield Methodist Church 7.30pm

Sunday 1 December Capriccio Vocal Ensemble perform a concert of Seasonal Music With guest soloist Jayne Carpenter This will be a delightful afternoon of choral music both ancient and modern concluding with an audience singalong. Tickets £10, Under 18s Free. Available from 01625 829805 cherry@tmsservice.co.uk or on the door. All proceeds to The Christie in Macclesfield. King’s School Girls’ Division, Fence Avenue, Macclesfield SK10 1LS 3pm to 5pm

Tuesday 3 December Adlington WI Christmas Party with buffet and mulled wine 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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Sunday 8 December

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Social Evening including Judith’s ‘fiendish’ Natural History Quiz (with prizes!) members’ presentations and seasonal fare. Visitors very welcome (£4) Details from Steve Osborne 01625 879087 or www.wilmslowguild.org The Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Barnby Choir Handel Messiah - Conductor Lloyd Buck, accompanied by Musica Nova. Tickets £12 or £10 concessions, £5 students. Available on the door on in advance (recommended for the Messiah) or from 01625 520193 Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR 7.30pm

Thursday 5 December

AZ Aloud Christmas Concert Join us for some Christmas music and carols. Tickets are £8.50 and include a light refreshment and biscuit. For information or tickets, please contact Liz Jennings on 07748 761232 Tytherington Club 7.30pm

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 7 December Family Christmas Celebration with St George’s Singers Tickets from the Ticket Secretary on 01663 764012 or online at www.st-georges-singers.org.uk St George’s Church, Stockport

Sunday 8 December

Monday 9 December

Tuesday 10 December Bollington Probus Clubs Men’s group. Meetings include an interesting talk on various subjects and coffee and biscuits. For more information please phone 01625 572861 Bollington Civic Hall 10am for 10.15am

Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 December Wilmslow Guild Players Christmas Pantomime Sleeping Beauty by Norman Robbins Tickets: adults £8, children £5 Book online: www.wgp.org.uk or tickets@wgp.org.uk Follow us on social media for updates @guildplayers Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.15pm (also 2pm on Saturday)

Cheshire A Cappella and guests Join us for an afternoon of festive entertainment! Tickets £8, concessions £7 (includes a festive drink and mince pie) Email: den.jane@gmail.com or Tel: 01625 429602 or 07801 103479 Morley Green Club, Mobberley Rd, Wilmslow SK9 5NT 2.30pm

Saturday 14 December

Sunday 8 December

Sunday 15 December

Stockport Symphony Orchestra Christmas Matinee for all the family A festive flight of fancy including music from Star Wars, Star Trek, The Snowman and much more presented and narrated by Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell, conductor Rob Guy. More information at www.stockportsymphony.co.uk Tickets available at the box office, online or on the door. £15/£13 concessions/full-time students and children £5 Stockport Town Hall 3pm

Christmas Extravaganza with Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra Charity concert in aid of The East Cheshire Hospice Alderley Edge Methodist Church, SK9 7DU 3.30pm

Festive Harmonies A concert given by The Dovedale Singers, The Royal Salford Choir and the Werneth Concert Band. Ticket Price: £8.50p (includes refreshments) Poynton Civic Hall 7pm to 9pm

Tuesday 17 December Bollington Probus Clubs Ladies Group Meetings include an interesting talk on various subjects and coffee and biscuits. For more information please phone 01625 572861 Bollington Civic Hall 9.45am for 10am

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Adlington Retirement Living

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Kathy Shaw

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Bollington Veterinary Centre 32

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WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

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JOINERY 27

DENTISTS Wish Dental

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear

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CAR SERVICES & SALES

Uniquely Chic

RETIREMENT PROPERTY 44

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