Inside Bollington, Prestbury & Tytherington Issue 59

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bollington, prestbury & t y t h e r i n g to n It’s always lovely to hear from readers who enjoy reading INSIDE and I know, from our delivery people, that many of you look forward to every issue. It’s also good to hear that businesses get a great response by advertising regularly in our pages. The more advertisers we get, the more editorial pages we can add meaning there’s even more to enjoy!

One of the most popular features has always been The Walk and of the dozens we have brought to you over the years, many have been supplied by Marple & District Rambling Club. It has, therefore, been an absolute pleasure to assist with the production of a booklet to mark the 50th anniversary of the club.

50 years of Memorable Walks features 16 walks to suit all age groups and abilities and is available to purchase now – see p9 for details. Don’t delay if you’d like a copy, I’m sure it will be very popular and it would make a perfect stocking filler!

Talking of which… season’s greetings from the INSIDE team and we’ll see you in 2018.

What’s INSIDE this month 4 Christmas with top chefs 6 the magic of a christmas tree 9 50 Years of Memorable Walks 10 In Touch 19 beautifully bespoke 15 Explore canada 17 peppermint creams recipe 20 simply books book club choice 24 the walk 26 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 29 inside people 30 crossword 33 just 4 kids 34 Children’s Activities 36 sudoku 37 inside guide 42 Puzzle Solutions 45 useful numbers 46 Classified Index 24

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Editor: Claire Hawker

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Inside Magazines, 352a Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RL. email: info@insidemagazines.co.uk www.insidemagazines.co.uk Prestbury Parish Church in Winter by Garth Aspinall

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CHRISTMAS WITH TOP CHEFS Foodies Festival brings the festive spirit to Tatton Park for the first time this November, with top chefs and MasterChef Winners, a brand-new Gin Alley, Artisan Christmas Market, Live Music Stage, Cakes & Desserts, Theatre & Festive Masterclasses.

Tatton Park will be transformed into a spectacular culinary winter wonderland, from 17-19 November, for a fun three-day festive feast for the whole family to enjoy with Foodies Festival for the first time. Showcasing the best of Cheshire restaurants, chefs, street food and leading food and drink producers, let the UK’s top chefs inspire you with the best recipes to cook up for the family this Christmas. Can’t cook the turkey quite right? Fear not, Cheshire’s finest will be answering all your questions on how to be the best host(ess) this Christmas.

The festive edition of Foodies Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season in style. Get hands on with our Festive Masterclasses and create everything from Christmas Wreaths with florists to Psychedelic Meringues or Macaroon Christmas Trees.

A stunning array of Great Taste Award winners will be exhibiting the best of local produce at the Artisan Christmas Market. Ask artisan producers questions about their produce and story, and stock up the Christmas stockings with award winning treats to make Christmas extra special. With over 200 stalls, visitors will be spoilt for choice between smoked salmon tasting stands, outstanding local cheeses, melt-in-your-mouth brownies, show-stopping cakes, award-winning oils and chutneys, and much, much more. There is something for everyone at Foodies Festival, including

delicious, healthy vegan, veggie and gluten-free, guiltfree treats for visitors to indulge in.

To celebrate the UK’s superb range of gins, we’re bringing a brand-new Gin Alley to Foodies Festival this Christmas. Infused with natural botanicals, rose, elderflower or casked in whisky, there’s plenty to sample from exhibitors and from our new daily Christmas Gin Cocktail Masterclasses.

Taste flavours of the world at the Street Food Avenue with a culinary trip taking you from Japan to Thailand, Malaysia, Argentina, India, Mexico, Africa and more.

With everything from Crème Brulee campervans to sushi burritos and paella, we challenge you not to be lured in by the sensory overload of the Street Food Avenue.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Cakes & Desserts Theatre will be inspiring your Christmas baking with Great British Bake Off Winners and top patisserie chefs whipping up both traditional Christmas cakes and show-stopping alternatives to impress your guests with this season. Worked up an appetite watching their demonstrations? Stop by the Pudding Hall for a haven of sweet treats such as mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas cakes, macaroons and delicious brownies.

Take the kids along to the Elf Cookery School where they can bake and decorate snowballs, gingerbread men, cookies and cupcakes to leave out for Santa. Take a break from the Champagne Ski Bar and enjoy the post-feasting fun by the Live Music Stage, with carols and Scotland’s best unsigned bands bringing the festive spirit throughout the day. Visitors can also enter the famous Chilli-Eating Competition or register their team to compete in the Christmas Pub Quiz.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.seetickets.com/tour/foodies-festival or by calling 0844 995 1111

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THE MAGIC OF A CHRISTMAS TREE If you want to get into the spirit of Christmas, why not visit one of the many Christmas Tree Festivals that take place during December – there’s bound to be one near you. Festivals have become increasingly popular as a way of bringing communities together, raising money for charity, helping the local economy and sharing the joy of Christmas. Many such events have between 12 and 40 trees, but regardless of numbers, every Festival is unique with its own menu of activities and its own particular charm. When the trees are lit and it’s dark outside, it’s a sight you won’t forget.

Trees have been a focus for celebration for many centuries, our own tradition owing much to our European neighbours, and Germany in particular.

The story goes that Martin Luther, a great 16th century German preacher, was walking home through a snowy wood on Christmas Eve in 1517, when he was inspired by the stars twinkling through the fir trees. Once home, he wanted to share the beauty of the scene with his family and so he dug up a small fir tree and brought it into the nursery where he covered it with lighted candles. Due to the fame and influence of Martin Luther, the practice became popular across Germany and much of Europe although it did not catch on in Britain until much later.

And then there’s tinsel. Tinsel was invented in Nuremberg around 1610. It was originally made from extruded strands of silver, but because silver tarnishes quickly, other shiny metals were substituted. Before the 16th century, tinsel was used for adorning sculptures

rather than Christmas trees, but it was added later to Christmas trees to enhance the flickering of the candles on the tree.

And what about all those baubles? Well, glass baubles were first made in Lauscha, Germany, by Hans Greiner (1550-1609) who produced garlands of glass beads and tin figures that could be hung on trees. The popularity of these decorations grew into the production of glass figures made by highly skilled artisans with clay moulds. Other glassblowers in Lauscha also recognised the growing popularity of Christmas baubles and began producing them in a wide range of designs. Soon, the whole of Germany began buying Christmas glassware from Lauscha.

On Christmas Eve 1832, a young Victoria wrote about her delight at having a tree, hung with lights, ornaments, and presents placed round it. And then in the 1840s the Londoner showed a picture of Victoria’s Christmas tree bedecked with glass ornaments and baubles sourced from her husband Prince Albert’s native Germany. This publicity was not wasted on the little town of Lauscha which then began exporting its products throughout Europe on a pretty large scale.

In many ways, we have Prince Albert to thank for popularising what has now become our traditional Christmas tree.

Here are a few local festivals you might visit – it would be wise to check ahead before you go for up to date opening times.

For more details on these, and other events visit: www.christmastreefestivals.org

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St George’s Church, 28 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6NU 29 November to 3 December - check website for opening times.

Adults £2, children free www.stgeorgestockport.org.uk

Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove SK7 4J Admission Charge £1 Tel: 0161 483 0150 or visit www.wesleystreet.org

St George’s Church New Mills, Church Road, New Mills, SK22 4PF 8, 9, 10 and 11 December.

Tel: 01663 749323 www.newmillschurch.co.uk

Holy Trinity Church, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7HX Adults £1, children free www.whaleybridge.com

Church of St. Bartholomew, Church St, Wilmslow SK9 1AW Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December. Beautifully decorated trees on display and musical entertainment in the evening on Friday and Saturday. www.wilmslowparish.org.

Alderley Edge Methodist Church www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.co.uk

St Cross Church, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, WA16 8EL www.stcrossknutsford.org.uk

Chester Cathedral, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU Saturday 27 Nov to Sunday 7 Jan 2018 www.chestercathedral.com

by Garth Aspinall

50 YEARS OF MEMORABLE WALKS November 2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Marple District Rambling Club. With over 350 members, this thriving Club arranges over 350 walks each year, each one being led by volunteer members. Many of their favourites have appeared in the INSIDE Magazines over the last five years.

In celebration of its 50-year history, and in association with INSIDE Magazines, the Club has now produced a 48-page booklet to include 16 of its most memorable walks to suit all age groups and walking abilities.

The overall package takes you to all parts of this stunning and beautiful environment that we are fortunate to live in or are close to in our region.

Marple District Rambling Club

50 years of MEMORABLE WALKS

To follow and enjoy these walks, the booklets go on sale for rrp ÂŁ4.99 in Michael Bradbury & Barry Wilson various outlets from late October 2017 - Simply Books in Bramhall, Base Camp in Stockport, and in Marple at Trek and Travel and The Bookshop (Marple). If you live outside these areas, and would like a booklet, please contact either Michael Bradbury, 07920 744 054 or Barry Wilson, 07833 704 627.

Produced in association with INSIDE Magazines

in touch your local community noticeboard november - december 2017

YOUTH BAND AT REMEMBRANCE CONCERT The Macclesfield Youth Brass Band and drum corps are playing a commemorative concert at the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle Remembrance event at St Michael’s Church in the Market Place on Saturday 11 November starting at 7.30pm The pieces being played include music from Vera Lynn and Glen Miller as well as Lest We Forget, In Flanders Fields and a military march or two. With readings and hymns, this will be a varied and enjoyable programme played by some of the 120 members aged between 7 and 19 years old.

MYBB has gained recognition for many innovative projects designed to encourage inclusion in music making for all children. These include an asthma scheme in conjunction with the paediatric respiratory department at Macclesfield General Hospital and initiatives to support children with special educational or physical needs.

Sue Bowen, Rotary concert organiser, said; “Next year marks the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War. It is vital that we continue to remember and that we do so alongside the younger generation in Macclesfield, ensuring that they continue to pay tribute to the fallen in years to come. It’s especially fitting that we have the young people of Macclesfield Youth Band leading what will undoubtedly be a wonderful and memorable occasion.”

Tickets, £8 (under 16 free) available from Sue Bowen 01625 616151

TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON TOWN CENTRE REGENERATION Local residents are being encouraged by David Rutley MP to have their say on much-needed plans to regenerate Macclesfield town centre.

A six-week-long public consultation, ‘There’s no Place like Macclesfield - A 5 year Vision, Strategy and Action Plan for the revitalisation of Macclesfield’, has been launched by Cheshire East Council. Comments can be submitted until 15 November. As well as seeking views on existing projects for the town centre, including the leisure-led cinema scheme, new restaurants and public realm enhancements, the consultation will look ahead to the future at ways to encourage growth and prosperity in Macclesfield for years to come.

Regenerating the town centre has been a major priority for David throughout his time as Macclesfield’s Member of Parliament. He said, “I know how important the regeneration of Macclesfield town centre is for local residents, and so I welcome that Cheshire East Council is engaging with the public on these vital plans. Many local residents tell me this is a clear priority, and I would encourage as many people as possible to have their say on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver the town centre regeneration that residents want and deserve.”

The consultation document can be read and responded to on the Council’s website www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

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‘A SHROPSHIRE LAD’ GETS ANOTHER AIRING! Prestbury Choral Society’s rehearsals are in full swing for their next concert in November, an eclectic mix of fine works which plumb emotional depths in a variety of ways. ‘A Shropshire Lad’, a new work by our very talented accompanist and Assistant Musical Director, James Pelham, was premiered last year at St Bartholomew’s Church in Wilmslow and we are proud to be performing it again, this time in Prestbury. It is a setting of six sections from the epic poem by A E Housman, and James was inspired by its innate musicality and by the wide variety of human experiences expressed in it: those of a young man going to war, its effect on him and on those left at home.

‘Silent Noon’ is quintessential Vaughan Williams and is one of the best known and most often performed of his songs, expressing the rapturous mood of lovers in both words and music.

‘Calme des Nuits’ (Saint-Saens) is a demanding piece for choirs but, performed with precision, delivers beauty and perfection.

Fauré’s Requiem needs no introduction. With its graceful melodies and floating harmonies it is an intensely spiritual work much loved by choirs and audiences alike.

The concert will also include two English piano pieces played by James Pelham, while Andrew Mercer will play two French organ works. Conductor: James Pelham; Organ: Simon Mercer; Piano: Rosalind Hall. This promises to be a wonderful evening so do come along.

The concert is at St Peter’s Church, Prestbury on Saturday 11 November. Tickets: £10 (Concessions £9).

Available at the door or via our website: www.prestburychoral.uk or phone 01625 584337.

A date for your diary: Saturday 16 December, 7.30pm, at St Peter’s Church, Prestbury.

The choir will perform the popular ‘Manchester Carols’ by Sasha Johnson-Manning, and ‘O Magnum Magisterium’ by Lauridsen.

FUNDRAISING SWIMARATHON Macclesfield & District Lions Club is organising its 31st Annual Charity Swimarathon on Sunday, 19 November at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. It is organised by Arthur Clenton who initiated the event for Macclesfield Lions in 1987.

Team categories are Primary School Age, Year 7, Under 19, Mixed and Adults. Each team has six swimmers swimming two lengths of the pool in relay and each team swims for 45 minutes.

The National Westminster Bank PLC cup is awarded to the team swimming the most laps and the Lions Trophy to the organisation that raises the most sponsorship money. Over the years the event has raised over £146,500 with the main recipients being BBC Children in Need, Middlewood Riding for the Disabled and Lions charitable causes.

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in touch - your local community noticeboard

BHF URGES PEOPLE TO JOIN LOCAL FUNDRAISING GROUP The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the people of Bollington and surrounding areas to help accelerate the fight against heart disease by joining their local fundraising group and raising money for lifesaving research.

Fundraising groups are the face of the BHF in their local communities. From running fundraising events to supporting schools and local businesses and organising collections, they are a fantastic way to support the vital work of BHF. Around 41,600 people across East Cheshire are fighting a daily battle with heart and circulatory disease. Each year these devastating conditions claim the lives of more than 458 people in East Cheshire alone.

Leah Goodhind, said: “Too many lives are lost in East Cheshire each year, and we’re determined to do everything we can to protect more families from this devastation. By signing up to your local fundraising group you can help us fund the research that’s so desperately needed to bring us closer to beating heart disease. Together we can save more lives. It’s also a fantastic way to meet new people and make a real difference in your community!”

BHF research has helped halve death rates from heart and circulatory disease over the past 50 years, but there is still a long way to go. Through the public’s generosity the BHF will fund half a billion pounds of new research over the next five years.

For more information on volunteering opportunities in Macclesfield and the surrounding areas, please contact Leah Goodhind, BHF Fundraising Manager for Cheshire by emailing Goodhindl@bhf.org.uk or calling 07500 057015 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/volunteer.

Explore Eastern Canada As Canada specialist agents, we have arranged many itineraries over the years to western Canada; The Calgary Stampede, the city of Vancouver, the great National Parks of Banff and Wells Gray, and of course the magnificent scenery of the Rockies.

But for us, eastern Canada is currently enjoying a welcome boost in popularity: it’s a shorter flight from the UK, it too has cultural and lively cities, magnificent scenery in the National Parks and along the St Lawrence River, and smaller, hidden places which are a delight to explore. Added to all this is the attraction of travelling by train with no car hire being necessary.

From Union Station, pick up your train to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Located on the border between Ontario and Quebec, the city is home to a number of excellent museums and galleries and regularly hosts atmospheric special events. Join a morning river cruise, or explore the city on one of the London style open top double-deckers or a turn of the century trolley. But before you arrive in Ottawa, consider breaking your journey at Kingston, a small town on Lake Ontario and the gateway to the Thousand Islands, an intricate waterway dotted with countless islands.

From Manchester our first stop would be Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario, with Niagara Falls on the doorstep and currently home to one of the biggest Film Festivals in the Country (make a note, book early for this time of year as hotels are very busy!) which is a showcase for all that is cultural in this vibrant city.

There are regular day trips to Niagara Falls, and whilst this busy, commercial shopping hub won’t appeal to everyone, the stunning sight of six million cubic feet of water dropping at close to 200 feet per second, certainly will. Take a cruise to the base of the Falls, Jetboat Ride or even a helicopter ride for a bird’s eye view of the whole area. Most tours then include a stop in delightful Niagara-on-the-Lake, which couldn’t be more of a contrast to its brash cousin. Take in the history and browse the quaint shops of the old town and even take in a winery in the Niagara wine region.

From Ottawa you will rejoin the train and journey to the French speaking province of Quebec and to Quebec City itself. Quebec City is the only walled city in Canada and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This gracious city was founded in the 17th Century and its charming streets remain lined with 17th and 18th century houses.

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Explore the old town on foot, seeing the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates.

Montreal, your next stop as you start your return journey, could not be more different from Quebec, it’s a thriving, sparkling and cosmopolitan city, with a foodie’s paradise of restaurants and fantastic nightlife. Take a tour of the Olympic complex, charming Old Montreal and the Notre Dame Basilica – just some of the highlights of the city.

From Montreal, you will board the train one last time, for the return journey to Toronto. We recommend another night here before catching your flight home, so perhaps enjoy a special last evening at the delightful and historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel – our advice is always to end your holiday on a high note!

An alternative way of exploring this area is to take the Canadian Empress, a replica early 1900’s steamboat which cruises from Kingston, through the Thousand Islands and up via Montreal to Quebec. This six-night cruise makes its leisurely way along the St Lawrence River with stops at some delightful and unspoilt towns, not usually on the tourist trail.

Of course, this is just a taster of what Eastern Canada has to offer; remote Newfoundland, Scottish influenced Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, home to the highest tides in the world, and Prince Edward Island, home to the fictional heroine, Anne of Green Gables.

We are now taking bookings for 2018, so if you would like to ‘Go East’ next year, we recommend early booking to secure the destinations and hotels of your choice.

Contact us on 01625 584195 to make your appointment.

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by Kristina Hulme travelbydesigngroup.com

peppermint creams Delicious, minty sweets that are perfect served after dinner or as an indulgent treat.

Can be kept in the fridge if there are any left after serving!

Ingredients ■■ 1.5 cups of coconut oil ■■ 0.25 cups of honey ■■ 3 drops peppermint oil ■■ 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate (melted)

1. Whip the solid coconut oil, honey and peppermint essential oil together with a hand mixer. The whipped filling will be white and fluffy when it’s ready.

2. Put the whole bowl into the fridge for about 10 minutes. Use a small teaspoon to take a portion of the mixture and pop it into a silicon mould. Alternatively, just shape with your hand as best as you can!

If you’re not using a mould then place the creams onto parchment paper and put them into the freezer.

3. In a small saucepan gently melt the chocolate over a low heat. Take the sweets out of the freezer.

4. Use a wooden skewer to dip each piece into the melted chocolate. Place onto the parchment paper again and put them back into the freezer until hardened. Best served at room temperature.

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SKILLED CRAFTSMEN Mike & Sam have brought together a team of nine skilled craftsmen, to make even the most challenging projects come alive. Their uncompromising dedication to quality through design, selection of materials, construction and installation, is what makes them one of the UK’s top stair builders. All staircases, traditional and modern, are constructed from their own cad drawings. Their experienced staff consult with clients at each stage, right from the initial design through to the installation of the new, beautiful staircase.

We offer limitless variations on design and specialise in Pine, solid Oak and rich Walnut

SHOWROOM & FACTORY At their new showroom you’ll find a selection of staircase ideas on display. And whilst you’re there, feel free to take a look around their state of the art, computerised factory. You’re sure to be wowed!

If you require any advice on refurbishing an existing staircase, or help choosing and designing a new one, please give Mike or Sam a call on 0161 477 8077 or email office@stairshop.co.uk.

They will be more than happy to help.

The Stair Shop: Chamart House, Haigh Avenue, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Reddish, SK4 1NU

simply books

book club choice

Hannah Kent’s debut novel Burial Rites – a book inspired by events surrounding the celebrated trial and execution of a young woman in late nineteenth century Iceland – was an award-winning international bestseller. She has a wonderful talent for taking fragments of historical facts and breathing life into them through her fiction.

For her new book, The Good People, we are in rural Ireland in 1825. As with her first book the author takes inspiration from true events – in this case the trial of ‘an old woman of very advanced age’ for wilful infanticide.

This is one of several recorded cases of death and injury suffered as a consequence of trying to ‘put the fairy’ out a child who has come to be seen as a ‘changeling’ from the ‘fairy world’ of ‘the good people’. Mourning the death of her husband and daughter Nora hears rumours that her four-year old son Micheal can no longer speak or walk – people are saying he is a ‘changeling’, bringing bad luck to the valley. In desperation Nora seeks a cure from the local ‘keener’ or ‘handy woman’ – and is soon set on a course which will bring her into conflict with the Catholic Church and her own community.

Hannah Kent has an uncanny ear for the lilt and intonation of the villagers’ conversation and gives us a fascinating and compelling picture of a community torn between on the one hand the folklore of a traditional belief in ‘the fairy world’, and on the other the authority of the Priest and the Church. Beautifully written – a book to immerse yourself in!

The Underground Railway by Colson Whitehead tells the story of one woman’s perilous journey of escape from slavery set in pre-Civil War America. Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia, an existence made even more hellish by her status as an outcast among her fellow Africans. Approaching womanhood – where ever greater pain and danger threatens – she encounters Caesar, a slave recently arrived from Virginia. Caesar tells her about the ‘underground railway’ and she takes the momentous decision to accompany him on his journey to the North. A harrowing, engrossing story - and a very timely examination of the dark side of American history.

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And for the children…Big Brown Bear’s New Cave by Yuval Zommer is a delightful new picture book. Brown Bear’s new cave just doesn’t feel like home, so he fills it with all kinds of STUFF. Soon there is SO much stuff there is no room to stretch or scratch or do any of the things that Big Brown Bears generally like to do.

And there is definitely no room for his friends to come and visit.

Something’s got to give! A funny story with a heart-warming message about the value of friendship!

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

Here at Uniquely Chic Furniture we source and sell quality pine, oak, vintage and shabby chic furniture.

We have a vast range of stock which changes constantly. New pieces arriving almost daily.

We also paint furniture. Our painting team are experts at transforming our furniture, or yours, into hand painted, individual, unique pieces. If you have a favourite or inherited piece that fits your space why not have it upcycled and uplifted in our workroom? We occasionally buy your furniture or sometimes we even do part exchanges, so why not pop in and see us, or email us.

As well as furniture, we also sell lighting, mirrors, shabby chic home accessories and gifts. New and returning customers always use the same two phrases when they visit...”Aladdin’s Cave” and “Treasure Trove”! We are open 6 days a week, including weekends. Come and visit us, you never know what you will find when you step through the door.

Canalside, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple SK6 7HX Tel: 0161 484 5116 or 07785 794308 Email: uniquelychicfurniture@hotmail.co.uk www.uniquelychicfurniture.co.uk Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10-5.30pm Sunday 11-4.30pm Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays) Christmas Opening Times: We will only be closed on 25th and 26th December 2017 and 1st January 2018. Opening times remain the same apart from these dates. @be_uniquelychic

@shabbychicuk Official stockists of Frenchic ecofriendly chalk paint and accessories.

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a cracking walk to the edge A moderate walk from Buxworth to Cracken Edge. 6.5 miles, taking some 3 to 4 hours.

Explorer Map OL1 Dark Peak SK 023 819 The walk starts near the Navigation Inn at the end of the canal spur. Take care to park at the end of the canal so as not to obstruct parking for the pub which makes a welcome end to refresh weary walkers after their exertions.

The walk starts from the Inn at Buxsworth, sometimes known as Bugsworth, and goes up to the Chinley road B6062, turning right, then crossing the road and passing under the railway bridge. Just after the bridge there is a driveway to a house with interesting stone gargoyles or dragons on either side of the drive. The route then turns left up Dolly Lane, then immediately turns sharp right, passing through a small housing estate called Brierly Green. The route goes through this estate, and at the end of the houses there is a field where the path goes through a rather muddy area of grass, passing over a stile into another field with grazing horses, this field can be quite wet after rain and the path veers slightly left, gradually gaining height.

There is a steady but not strenuous climb all the way up to the edge, so walkers can rest whenever they feel like it. At the top of this field there is a stone stile, some of the stones are a bit loose needing care, after this we crossed over a narrow road, this leads to a large house,

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Cotebank, which seems to have extensive grounds, the footpath goes through these for a short distance. After following the footpath sign for a few yards there is a set of stone steps on the left, which leads through the garden, do not worry, this is a right of way. The stone steps are a bit loose and decayed so care is essential, but there are not many of them.

Soon a metal gate was reached; this seems to be the end of the garden. We passed through this (taking care to close it behind us) and reached open country with views towards Chinley on our right. The footpath is just visible leading upwards, and after some quarter of a mile, another, rather ancient steel gate in need of some repair was passed through leading onto a narrow road, Over Hill Road. At this point the route turns right and goes downhill on the road for a short while, until a footpath sign is reached on the left-hand side of the road, which we took. This is the old track up to the quarry used by the workers well over a century ago. The path is clearly marked and was the route the quarry workers would take when the quarry was in production. Eventually after crossing over a wooden stile (care needed,) the workings of the old quarry were reached. This point lent itself to a rest break and we admired the views towards Kinder in the distance, with Kinder reservoir and the start of Williams Clough where the mass trespass of 1932 occurred. The photo above shows a satisfied walker from East Cheshire Ramblers resting, the others relaxing nearby.

After the break, we took the rather narrow footpath which swings to the left, this requires care as the path is narrow, and the slope is quite steep. The remains of a winch, presumably used to lower the quarried stone down to the Hayfield road can be seen below on the grass to the right. A distinct path leading up to the top of the moor was then taken and the extensive workings of the stone quarry which was cut into the side of the ridge could be seen below us on our right. We climbed up to the top of the moor and continued right for some half mile, after which the path dipped downwards where we passed through an old wooden gate, again keeping the hillside on our left and reached an old farm track after crossing over another wooden stile.

Down below we could just see the farm building known as ‘Peep o Day,’ situated just before the road.

Some years ago, a Peak Ranger told us a version of the history of the name. He claimed that the term refers to a small window in the shape of a human eye, facing due east on the upper floor of the farmhouse. He related the tale that when the farmhouse was built, about 1840, the owner insisted that the tiny window should be built in the shape of an eye to catch the rising morning sun. The bed was so positioned that the sun would shine through the tiny window and wake up his sleeping wife, who then had to get up and prepare breakfast. Feminists beware, it is probably an ‘old wives tale’ but the fact remains that it is marked on the Ordnance Survey map; maybe there is some truth in it!

Unfortunately, this window no longer exists, because after the farm was sold recently, the new owners removed the tiny window and replaced it with a larger traditional one, letting in much more light.

This walk does not go past Peep o’ day, so on reaching the track leading down to it, we turned left and kept the height we had gained. This is an old ‘green track’

The Walk probably serving the several farms nearby. The area on the left is known as ‘The New Allotments,’ but there does not seem to be any cultivation on this rather bleak moorland. The track is well used by cyclists and walkers, as a result it is well worn and muddy in places.

It was along this track that we came across a caravan parked on the grass with a young man and his dog manually repairing the dry stone wall, a very ancient art which seems to be being revived. Eventually Overhill Road was reached again, where the walk turns right for a few yards until a footpath sign is reached on the left, and it is necessary to climb over the stone stile, care is needed here.

The path downwards is rather faint but the way mark is on the farm below, called Shedyard Farm. A signpost guides walkers around the left of the farm until another wooden gate is reached which is passed through to an area called Waterside, and then Dolley Lane is reached again. This road is narrow, with no pedestrian pavement, and although there is little traffic, care is still required. Eventually the entrance to the small housing estate of Brierly Green is passed and the road to Chinley. Here we turned right, passing the gargoyles and then back to the Navigation Inn where we availed ourselves of a refreshing drink and some food; future walkers would be advised to order in advance.

This walk was a joint enterprise between Poynton Rambling Club and East Cheshire Ramblers.

Poynton Rambling Club e mail is www.poynton-ramblers.org.uk East Cheshire Ramblers e mail is www.ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk This club is part of the Ramblers Association and runs short, medium and long walks on four days of the week. It has over 800 members.

By Peter Jaques > Poynton Rambling Club

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Diary of a geeky knitter Is it really this time of year again, with Christmas looming on the horizon? As I write this, I’ve already had my first mince pie of the season. Do bear in mind that, in the magazine business, it’s been Christmas for months already – in fact, we’ve just started planning our summer knitting commissions at work. And I wonder where the time goes week by week. As my fellow knitters and crafters must also appreciate, we start taking Christmas seriously early if we are to have all of our handmade gifts finished in time. Not that I’ve even planned my presents yet.

Make time for your creative interests Perhaps selfishly (for want of a better word) I’ve put off my Christmas planning this year because I realised I was so caught up in work, and sorting personal finances and planning a wedding (yes, this time next year, I will be married, eek!) that I wasn’t making enough time for myself and my creative pursuits again, which really was an atrocious situation. I’ve written before about the benefits of crafting for mental health and stress relief, and sometimes you need to take a moment to force yourself to pause and enjoy something, no matter how small or ‘not-to-plan’ it might feel. Before you realise it, it’s almost Christmas and you are planning summer magazines and you wonder why you never know what day it is anymore.

On the back of this, reading back through my previous articles, I promised some notes on how to get started writing your own blog, which I never delivered on!

To be fair to myself, I’ve only just started regularly blogging again following a hectic summer, and I’m so glad I did because it’s nice to write for pleasure again.

You can write about your interests, no matter what they are; whether you knit, like me, or are a train-spotter, or perhaps you are a huge fan of Stockport County FC (I know there must be some of you out there), and you find you want to talk about the passion, I would really encourage starting your own blog. If you are honest and genuine, and clearly love your subject matter, your readers will pick up on that and will interact with you. It’s also a fantastic platform to meet like-minded people on. Before you say ‘oh, but I can’t write’ just wait: everyone can be a writer. As with anything, all it takes is practice and care, but you will find when you write about something that you are already passionate about, it is very easy to write in an approachable way.

One of the best things about blogs as well is that they are usually free to have! I use www.blogger.com which is very easy to use, and there are plenty of platforms out there.

If you do start a blog, make sure you tell your friends and also drop me an email, and maybe you will get a mention online or here! Until next time, Merry Christmas, and not long after this Happy Easter I bet!

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

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holly There are hundreds of species of holly but the English Holly is our most common native evergreen and is often found among ancient oaks or as a marker in hedges indicating a boundary. A species that is commonly used for decorations during the Christmas season, holly has been used for centuries as part of pagan celebrations in the winter. Plants are characterised by glossy dark green leaves, many with spiky leaves, and once pollinated by insects, female flowers develop into red berries which remain throughout winter.

Holly shrubs are best planted in spring before they begin growing, in full sun. They respond well to pruning – use the cuttings in the holiday season to decorate your home!

Choose your location carefully as hollies can grow from 5-60ft tall dependent on the variety.

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bishop of stockport She loves all kinds of music, Prokofiev’s ballet music, Lyle Lovett’s country music and the drum and bass/techno her son composes.

The Right Reverend Elizabeth Jane Holden Lane, known as Bishop Libby was born in 1966 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire but brought up in Glossop where she attended St Luke’s Primary before going to Manchester High School for Girls. She began going to church when eleven and “made the choice to follow Jesus soon after that.”

As a teenager she felt strongly that she wanted all her life and work to reflect her faith. Beginning A levels with plans to be an engineer and build roads and bridges in the developing world, eventually she decided to study theology because it was what she most enjoyed.

Libby became interested in being ordained when she was studying at Oxford. She then started to train for ordination at St John’s College in Durham, although at that point she would not have been allowed to become a priest. During her training the church agreed to permit female priests.

Libby says “Although I have been a first in many of the appointments I have held, and, there are those who have struggled with, and opposed, women doing what I have done, I feel grateful for my ministry. It is a gift to feel called by God to do that which I find such satisfaction in, and a privilege to have that recognised and used by the church.”

Libby’s husband is also a priest in the Church of England.

He is Coordinating Chaplain at Manchester Airport. Her daughter is studying for a Masters in Public Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University and her son for a Masters in Physics and Philosophy at Bristol University.

When she was growing up, Libby did dance training and still enjoys dance and theatre. She loves reading and crossword puzzles and is a lifelong Manchester United supporter. When she has the time she enjoys cooking and having people round for meals.

Libby reads the Bible every day as that shapes encourages and challenges her faith and life but also often reads a number of books at the same time. She is currently reading a Donna Leon murder mystery, a Michael Banner book on Ethics, a book of war poems and Homer’s Odyssey.

A good day for Libby would be filled with Jesus. It might include time to pray with other people, meetings at which decisions were made that changed people’s lives for the better, space to give time to an individual conversation, public speaking or writing on things she is passionate about, contact with people of all ages and different backgrounds, a couple of hours to herself, a glass of wine and some tasty food with her family and a book to read before bed.

When asked about her ambitions Libby says she wishes “to continue to serve God through service in His church until retirement, wherever that takes me. To visit Madagascar with my son, Japan with my daughter and take a train across Canada with my husband.”

Libby’s heroine is Florence Li Tim Oi, the first woman to be ordained as a priest in the worldwide Anglican church in Hong Kong during World War 2. Her ordination wasn’t regularised and recognised by the wider church until 30 years after the war. Libby is patron of a Foundation set up in memory of Florence, which gives grants to women who would not otherwise access education and training so they may be agents for change in their communities.

Libby says “Florence Li Tim Oi inspires me to do what I can where I can and be thankful. We read in the Bible God saying “Do not be afraid” Not because things aren’t scary, difficult or painful, they often are, but because He promises to be with us come what may, and so anything can be faced.”

by Ed Blundell

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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

Tuesday Praise & Play 9.30-11am Term time only. St Oswald’s Church, Bollington. Contact Beverley on 01625 500970 or beverleynxn@aol.com Wacky Woods 10am -12pm Styperson Quarry Wood, Brookledge Lane, Adlington. Come and have fun in the woods with your pre-schooler in a guided session; even young babies can appreciate the joys of nature. £5 per child includes pancakes or crumpets on the campfire.

Contact 01625 573086.

Turtle Tots 10-11.30am Term time only. For babies and toddlers 3 months to 3 years. Learn how to swim with your baby above and below the water and teach your baby water confidence and key lifesaving skills, all in a friendly and sociable environment! Shrigley Hall, Pott Shrigley.

For more details contact judith.rucklidge@turtletots.com or www.turtletots.com/cheshireandsouthmanchester (Classes also at DW Fitness, Macclesfield on Monday & Sunday – please contact Judith for more details)

Wednesday Rhyme Time 10-10.30am Bollington Library. Free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Telephone 01625 378 266 NCT at Fun4all 10-12 noon Fun4all in Macclesfield. Under 1’s free, 1 and 2 year olds £1 and 3+ usual rates. Contact bumpsandbabies@eastcheshire-nct.org. uk, telephone 0844 243 6115, and see our Facebook page ‘Friends of East Cheshire NCT’ for more information and other events.

Tiny Talk baby signing classes 11.15am-12.15pm & 12.30-1.30pm United Reformed Church, Macclesfield. For more information or to book a place contact Claire 07941 904033 clairebar@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/clairebar

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Turtle Tots 3-4.30pm Mottram Hall, Prestbury. For more details contact judith.rucklidge@ turtletots.com or www.turtletots.com/cheshireandsouthmanchester

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.

Turtle Tots 3-4pm Mottram Hall, Prestbury. For more details contact judith.rucklidge@ turtletots.com or www.turtletots.com/cheshireandsouthmanchester

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

Saturday Footloose Dance Academy 9-9.55am Civic Hall, Bollington. Introduction to dance for 3-4 year olds, including Ballet, Tap, and Freestyle dance. Children will use their imagination, practise simple steps and learn co-ordination – whilst having fun! For more information visit www.footloosedanceacademy.co.uk and to register please contact Sarah on 07951 054 547.

Turtle Tots 9-10am Mottram Hall, Prestbury. For more details contact judith.rucklidge@ turtletots.com or www.turtletots.com/cheshireandsouthmanchester Dad’s 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.

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

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selected events in your area

Thursday 2 November

Saturday 11 November

Would you like to meet new friends? Are you over 50 and single? Thursday Group is a friendship group for men and women, 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 Mike on 07860 396286, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month at 8-30 pm where you will be met by group members.

The Bulls Head Pub in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW.

Christian Relief Uganda Quiz Night Tickets £10 each including entry fee and Light Ploughman’s supper (maximum 6 to a team.) Ugandan Crafts & Traidcraft for Sale & Licensed Bar. Tickets from Rhona Marshall 01625 618319 or admin@christianreliefuganda.org Marlborough Primary School, Tytherington Drive.

Macclesfield SK10 2HJ 7.30pm

Saturday 4 November Bollington Well Dressers invite you to join us for a coffee morning at Bollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, 10am until 11.30am.

Entrance £1 to include tea and a biscuit. Raffle, tombola, homemade cakes and pies for sale.

Sunday 5 November Capriccio Vocal Ensemble and Friends - ‘Fire! Fire!’

Capriccio Vocal Ensemble is joined by instrumentalists for an afternoon concert of music appropriate for the season including ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ (Handel) and ‘Gloria’ (Vivaldi). The Concert is in aid of COPS, a charity that supports the families of police officers who have lost their lives on duty.

3pm Tickets: £8 (Refreshments included) Under 18s: Free Available from: 01625 829805 or on the door.

Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7DU

Thursday 9 November Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Edible and poisonous plants and fungi of the UK by naturalist and keen forager David Winnard. Visitors very welcome (£4) More information from David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Saturday 11 November The Macclesfield Youth Brass Band and drum corps are playing a commemorative concert at the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle Remembrance event. Tickets £8 from Sue Bowen 01625 616151 Under 16 free.

St Michael’s Church in the Market Place 7.30pm

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Saturday 11 November Prestbury Choral Society A Shropshire Lad. This promises to be a wonderful evening so do come along. Tickets: £10 (Concessions £9). Available at the door, via www.prestburychoral.uk or phone 01625 584337.

The concert is at St Peter’s Church, Prestbury, SK10 4DG 7.30pm

SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER Festival of Remembrance In aid of the national Poppy Appeal. Tickets £10 per head in advance or £12 on the door. Refreshments will be available during the interval, in Daisybank’s special Café’ area at the rear of the hall. Tickets available from Bollington Town Hall (10am to until 12.30pm) Tel: 01625 572985; Chadwick’s Newsagents, Bollington; or Mr. George Burgess on 01625 575016 Daisybank Nursery, Bollington 7pm

Tues 14 to Sat 18 November Bollington Light Opera Group perform Showtime 2017 With hotpot supper. Tickets £12 from blogbookings@aol.com or Tel: 01625 431038 Bollington Civic Hall, 7.30pm

Wednesday 15 November Lunchtime Concert Students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester Admission by programme £5. Light lunches available from 12 noon Alderley Edge Methodist Church 1pm

Thursday 16 November Bollington and District Horticultural Society ‘Plants for Autumn Colour’. A talk by Ingrid and John Millington. Bollington Community Centre 7.30pm Members £1.50. Non-members £3 Continued over

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Saturday 18 November

Thursday 7 December

Alderley Edge Orchestra Concert Rossini – Overture from Barber of Seville Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto no 2 Soloist Joshua Kelly Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol Massanet - Scenes Pittoresques Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Alderley Edge. SK9 7DU 7.30pm

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Members’ Social Evening including Judith’s Natural History Quiz, members’ presentations and seasonal fare!

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Tuesday 28 November Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire The Silk Industry in Macclesfield a talk by Mike Nevell.

Meetings open to the public, admission £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Church, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Saturday 25 November A Brief History of Christmas with Green Matthews A festive romp through 600 years of Christmas, with music, songs and carols. Green Matthews, with special guest Jude Rees, will perform in the charming surroundings of The Old Sunday School’s auditorium. The event is followed by a festive tea, provided by the Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage. £10, £8 (Friends), please buy your ticket in person from the Old Sunday School shop or telephone 01625 613210.

The Old Sunday School, Macclesfield 1pm to 3pm

Saturday 25 november Bollington Chamber Concerts – NCO Soloists We know and love the NCO from their regular appearances at Macclesfield’s Heritage Centre. It’s a special pleasure to welcome Nicholas Ward and friends to Bollington.

Beethoven Sextet for two horns and strings op 81b, Dvorak String Sextet op72; Mozart Divertimento K334 www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/nco Bollington Arts Centre 8pm

Thursday 7 December Would you like to meet new friends? Are you over 50 and single? Thursday Group is a friendship group for men and women, 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 Mike on 07860 396286, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month at 8-30 pm where you will be met by group members.

The Bulls Head Pub in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW

Saturday 9 December Make a Needle Felted Robin with Jo Gardiner.

Create a beautiful felted robin tree hanging using the craft of 3D needle felting. All skills level welcome, but unsuitable for children. £30 per person, all equipment provided including a needle felting kit to take home.

To book contact Jo, jo4gardiner@yahoo.co.uk The Old Sunday School, Macclesfield.

10.30am to 1.30pm

Sunday 10 December Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Music The ladies of Wilmslow’s Cheshire A Cappella chorus will entertain you with an afternoon of singing, including a selection of seasonal songs. Tickets (inc refreshments) £8, concessions £7 from 01625 429602 or 07801 103479 Festival Hall, Alderley Edge 3.30pm

Sat 2 to Sat 9 December Wilmslow Green Room Theatre Presenting one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays: The Winter’s Tale.

Tickets for The Winter’s Tale go on sale Monday 6 November.

To book tickets: Tel: 01625 540933 Enquiries: mail@wgrsoc.org.uk www.wgrsoc.org.uk

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Sunday 10 December Barnby Choir Concert. Handel - Zadok the Priest; Handel Dettingen Te Deum plus carols for choir and audience Tickets £12, £10 (concessions), £5 (students) from Anne Macdonald 07810 517464 or on the door.

Further information at www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk Wilmslow United Reformed Church Chapel Lane Wilmslow SK9 1PR 7.30pm

Saturday 16 December Prestbury Choral Society Concert The choir will perform the popular ‘Manchester Carols’ by Sasha Johnson-Manning, and ‘O Magnum Magisterium’ by Lauridsen.

7.30pmat St Peter’s Church, Prestbury.

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Cosy Rural Retreat The Vicarage, Holmes Chapel Living in Poynton I’ve driven the route through Holmes Chapel to the M6 more times than I care to mention, but never before have I turned right at the double roundabouts! Just half a mile along that road is The Vicarage – a ‘pub/restaurant with rooms’.

We visited in July but the weather was pretty miserable when we arrived, which made the cosy interior even more welcoming. Most of the rooms are in a modern annexe at the back of the building but we were lucky enough to be booked into one of the recently refurbished signature rooms in the original part of this 17th Century, Grade II listed country pub and hotel.

huge walk in shower, period style vanity units, dressing table and more rolled up fluffy white towels than you could possibly need for one night.

We stayed on a Sunday night at the end of a very busy weekend, so when it came to dinner time we were a bit disappointed to find that a couple of the ‘specials’ weren’t available, neither were our first three choices of wine! But ultimately, we were pleased with our choice of food and drink - the menu is interesting and seasonal, using the best locally-sourced British ingredients wherever possible. A special mention goes to the Smoked Kipper Rarebit starter and a tremendous Cheshire Farmhouse Cheeseboard.

We walked from reception through ‘the library’ which, together with the adjacent light and airy conservatory, is where breakfast is served. Then into the bar/ restaurant, a lovely, spacious yet cosy room with a huge fireplace complete with leather sofas and where we would dine later.

Through to two more small lounge areas, past a games room and upstairs to room 24, at the front of the building. We had been told it was the ‘best in the house’ and we weren’t disappointed. A large room, lovingly restored and furnished with gorgeous heavy drapes, exposed beams and an enormous, super comfy bed. Even more impressive was the bathroom almost as big as the bedroom, with a freestanding roll top bath,

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The location of The Vicarage, together with the fact there are 40 on-site rooms as well as the six ‘special’ ones, makes this the perfect venue for a wedding or other family celebration. Comfortable and welcoming, with a touch of luxury thrown in, It’s a gem of a getaway pretty much on our doorstep – well worth a visit.

The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms is part of Flat Cap Hotels, a family run hotel group, founded by brothers Oliver and Dominic Heywood in 2015. The second hotel in the group, The Courthouse Hotel in Knutsford, opened in July 2017. Steve Tuke is executive Chef of Flat Cap Hotels and was previously Head Chef at Oddfellows Hotel in Chester for four years.

The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms, Knutsford Road, Cranage, Holmes Chapel CW4 8EF www.thevicaragecheshire.com Tel: 01477 533393

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

Schools 01625 572817 01625 578100 01625 424361 01625 562109 01625 573162 01625 572108 01625 827625 01625 615195

pharmacies I Rowlands & Co The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury

01625 574401 01625 829216

Dentists Bollington Dental Practice Prestbury Road Dental Practice

01625 574609 01625 432300

Doctors Bollington Medical Centre Hope Cottage Surgery, Prestbury

08443 878481 01625 827319

01625 421000 01625 827319 111

Leisure Centre Bollington Leisure Centre Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 574774 01625 615602

Libraries Bollington Library Prestbury Library Macclesfield Library

01625 378266 01625 827501 01625 374000

Police Non Emergency

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Post Offices West Bollington Post Office Tytherington Post Office

01625 572025 01625 572138 01625 572021 01625 572037 01625 572767 01625 422192 01625 422192 01625 829035 01625 383033 01625 384071 01625 466414 01625 610220 01625 426138 01625 827898

Travel Bus & Train Times National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

0871 200 2233 0845 748 4950 0871 271 0711

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Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital Prestbury Medical Centre NHS Non-Emergency

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

01625 572378 01625 869042

Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water Mains Environment Agency Floodline

0800 195 4141 0800 111 999 0845 746 2200 0345 988 1188

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

0845 7697555 020 7403 0888 0800 1111 03444 111 444 0800 555111 118 500 0300 222 1122 0300 1234999 116 123

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

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