Inside Bramhall Issue 59

Issue 59 October - November 2016

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After a very pleasant summer, September has continued to surprise us with some beautiful sunny days. Make sure you make the most of them while they last, because Christmas will be upon us all too soon. Are you one of the many readers that collect our walks, cutting them out and placing them assiduously in a drawer for future use? We’re not joking. They are everywhere! May we point out that leaning too much over drawers is not good for your back whilst walking can bring immense relief. We will be saying more about bad backs in a future issue!

Many of you will know that Jenny Riley, our geeky knitter, has moved on to pastures new. But every cloud has a silver lining. In fact this one’s got two.

The first is that Jenny will stay in touch and by popular demand, continue to write her wonderfully absorbing Diary of a Geeky Knitter. The second is that Clare Blackie has now joined the INSIDE team and is already doing a great job and looking forward to giving you every possible support.

Hope you enjoy our magazine.

Co-Editors Garth Aspinall Claire Hawker

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Cover photo: AVRO Heritage Museum

by Garth Aspinall.

Contents Simply Books Book Club Choice

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AVRO Heritage Museum Evolves 7 Diary of a Geeky Knitter

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In Touch

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Scarecrow Spectacular

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Crossword 26 The Walk

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Sudoku 30 Inside People

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New Zealand by Design

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Just 4 Kids

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Children’s Activities

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Stockport Foodbank

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Inside Guide

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Puzzle Solutions

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Useful Numbers

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Classified index

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Simply Books Book Club Choice Sarah Hall is a Cumbrian author and her latest novel The Wolf Border is set in the Cumbrian lowlands where the eccentric Earl of Annerdale has plans to re-introduce, or re-wild, wolves onto his estate. The Earl persuades Rachel Caine – one of the few experts in her field – to return home to her native Cumbria to guide and manage the project. Running in parallel to the ‘wolf story’ Rachel attempts a gradual reconciliation with her estranged family while her work with the Earl soon sparks public protests and the threat of sabotage. Set against a backdrop of Scottish independence and the political struggles arising from the referendum vote this is a novel with several interwoven storylines. Lots about wolves (how they live, our attitude towards them as ‘wild’ creatures) and some beautiful descriptions of the Cumbrian landscape. This is a compelling novel which mixes the drama of human events with a story about an animal which, despite our best efforts, remains terrifyingly and unknowably wild. An enthralling page-turner – as much for its language as for the story it tells.

In The Past by Tessa Hadley four siblings meet up in their grandparents’ old house for three

long, hot summer weeks. This will be last time they gather at the house - a place that holds all manner of childhood memories. Roland has come with his new wife (who the sisters aren’t sure about). Fran has brought her children – who stumble on an ugly secret in a ruined cottage in the woods. Alice has invited Kasim – her ex-partner’s son – who soon has designs on Roland’s teenage daughter. And Harriet, the eldest, finds her calm self-containment thrown into chaos by unruly desire. As the holiday proceeds tensions and rivalries break through the idyllic surface of family life – things will never be quite the same again!

If you enjoy the novels of Anne Tyler or Alice Munro you’ll love this very English novel of domestic detail and acute observation. Tessa Hadley has a gift for the depiction of the interior lives of adults and children and this is as absorbing and perceptive a story of family life as you’ll come across. I ran out of books on my summer holiday this year so had the real pleasure of re-reading The Past – spotting clues and discovering nuances that I missed on first acquaintance. I can’t recommend this book highly enough!

And for the children…Fred is the adorable sequel to I will love you anyway by Mick and Chloe Inkpen. Fred the dog may not know his name yet or how to stay out of trouble but one little boy will love him no matter what. A delightful rhyming story of friendship and tail-wagging!

Simply Books, 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm

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Andrew Cant www.simplybooks.info

AVRO Heritage Museum Evolves The Avro Heritage Museum in Woodford opened its doors to the public on 13 November 2015 and during these last eleven months has given immense pleasure to its many visitors and, of course, it continues to evolve with every passing week.

If you have visited the museum you will have noted the comprehensive exhibition celebrating the proud history of aircraft manufacture at the Woodford site, following a timeline that starts with the life of pioneer and aviator Allliott Verdon Roe. The walls of this museum are also adorned with colourful artworks that used to hang in the canteen at BAE’s Woodford site. Many will have explored the Vulcan XM603 aircraft that stands outside the exhibition centre, or climbed into the cockpit of the Vulcan XM602 and sat in the pilot’s and navigator’s seats.

acquisition is the Canberra WK118 that now occupies centre stage in the main exhibition hall and is illustrated on our front cover. This was built at Woodford – one of 1351 such aircraft built world-wide, making it the second-best selling aircraft of all time. In September, two new cockpits - a VC10 XV106 and Nimrod XV235 arrived at the museum!

You can engage with the museum as a visitor or as a registered member, and as a business or organisation you might also choose to take advantage of their excellent conference facilities.

We would suggest you look at their website to keep abreast of opening times and of all that is happening; avroheritagemuseum.co.uk.

For the volunteers at this museum, there is always much to do. At this time, the Vulcan XM603 is under scaffolding and protective sheets as it gets a major facelift. But this should be visible in its all its splendour before the turn of the year.

The museum is also continuing to add to its fascinating array of exhibits. One recent

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Diary of a geeky knitter Thank you to everyone who got in touch with me following my first article; I’ve received lovely messages, and have even been able to help some readers with their knitting questions. Please, keep them coming!

Craft for a cause One such enquiry I received was from a lady, looking for somewhere to donate her late mother-in-law’s collection of wool and knitting accessories. She emailed to ask if I knew of any local groups that could use the supplies to knit for charity.

After some research on Facebook, and some helpful comments from the ‘Stockport Artists and Crafters Group’, I was made aware of Neighbourhood Charity Crafters. This is a Stockport based group that helps crafters and local groups organise their creativity to craft for charity.

If you would like to learn more, visit www.neighbourhoodcrafters.wordpress.com You could also search ‘Stockport Artists and Crafters Group’ on Facebook if you want to find other local groups or campaigns that need your help or supplies. There are plenty of knitting clubs who need extra materials to make items for charity, such as twiddle-muffs for dementia patients in hospitals, or blankets to be sent abroad to refugees.

Dressmaking and ‘cosplay’ I mentioned in my last article that I like to attend comic conventions, known as ‘comic-cons’, and in July I attended MCM Comic-Con in Manchester with my fiancé, Ben. This is an annual convention I have attended for 3 years now, and I simply love it!

At comic-cons, as well as shopping for fun items and meeting celebrities from your favourite films, most attendees do something called ‘cosplay’. Cosplay is short for ‘costume play’ and is similar to fancy dress,

the difference being in the incredible level of detail taken to cosplay properly. The idea is you dress up as closely as you can to a favourite character from books or screen.

It’s a great way to connect with people who like the same things as you and to take pictures with your favourite characters.

I love to cosplay, and this year I am proud to say I sewed our costumes myself! From last September to June of this year, I attended a weekly dressmaking class at Aquinas College, Stockport, which gave me the confidence to completely design and sew our costumes.

Just another way I combine my hobbies.

For me, I designed and made a kimono, obi belt and a pair of ears in the style of a Pokémon (you may have heard of Pokémon Go). I combined all this with a bright blue wig, so I was quite a sight on the train! For Ben, I made a set of Sith robes, which I was able to tailor to him specifically after taking the class. Siths are the villains of the Star Wars universe, so Ben was quite the dramatic character on the day.

Look out for Why not look out for creative classes that you could attend yourself, perhaps to perfect a craft that you already enjoy, or to learn something completely new! There are plenty on offer try Aquinas College, The Cheadle College, or Wilmslow Guild. jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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What’s all

the fuss about Vitamin D? Autumn is here and the summer holidays are becoming a distant memory. Shorter days, cooler weather and a return to classroom and office environments can bring low energy, mood and a challenge to the immune system.

There has been a lot of press recently on Vitamin D and for good reason, over 5000 studies a year link this vital vitamin with a number of diseases. As well as being key to a healthy immune system, a deficiency in Vitamin D (also known as the sunshine vitamin) has been associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and winter blues.

Only 10% of the Vitamin D we need comes from our diet, the rest from sunlight. In the UK, UVB rays from the sun are only strong enough for us to naturally synthesise this vitamin for six months of the year. Using sun cream, spending large amounts of time indoors and wash out summers make it even harder to achieve optimal levels.

Amaranth Offer Free Better You Vitamin D spray with every Vitamin D test taken before 30 November (Vitamin D test ÂŁ45 including a 20 minute nutrition consultation)

A recent government report stated that during winter months 35% of teenagers and adults have a plasma concentration equivalent to severe deficiency, indicating that many of us could benefit from Vitamin D supplementation.

The UK Department of Health specifically recommends supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women, young children, people aged 65 years and over and those who have low exposure to the sun.

For more information call in for a free chat with the nutrition team here at Amaranth. We offer Vitamin D testing along with supplements in various forms and doses. We are also happy to chat about our other favourite immune remedies to support your wellbeing this Autumn.

by Joanne Hill www.amaranth-wellbeing.com

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The Joys of the Smokehouse I always enjoy a visit to The Cheshire Smokehouse (and to its wonderful café) and have no hesitation in recommending our readers to have a browse around this paradise of food and drink. There’s something for everyone and every size of budget. If you have been to the Smokehouse you will understand what I mean.

You will also appreciate that the immense variety of amazing products available could not be addressed in this brief editorial piece. If you are thinking of paying a visit, just go! You will not be disappointed.

We have reached the stage where we are being encouraged by restaurants everywhere, to make our Christmas meal bookings. Perhaps now is also the time to consider what special Christmas treats we might buy for family or friends.

The good news is that a visit to The Cheshire

Smokehouse is always a pleasure and at this time of year would provide a great reason to get into the car and take a pleasant drive. To my mind, that’s just good forward planning!

I especially love their selection of pre-made 2016 hampers. If you visit their website, you will find a mouth-watering selection and you can place your order online. There are many to choose from, ranging from £16.50 to £155. A seasonal choice would be the Smokehouse Christmas Gift Box. If you would like a bespoke hamper, contact Cheshire Smokehouse directly to discuss your needs - 01625 548499. Alternatively, you can email hampers@cheshiresmokehouse.co.uk with your details, and they will quickly respond.

If thinking about Christmas is not yet for you, there’s plenty to appeal to your taste buds and there’s always the opportunity (Mondays excluded) to pop into their gastronomic café.

Have fun!

In Touch Your Community Noticeboard BRAMHALL & WOODFORD COMMUNICARE Bramhall & Woodford Communicare is a voluntary organisation that provides transport to hospitals and doctors for residents within Bramhall and Woodford. The service is available by ringing between 9am and 5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays to book transport for appointments between Monday and Friday.

Drivers usually wait and escort the clients whilst visiting the doctors or hospitals. A donation towards running costs will be most gratefully received.

To book transport call 0161 439 6000.

ENGLISH FOLK DANCING Do you fancy trying English Country dancing?

Maybe you remember doing some when you were at school? Dancing is good for you physically, mentally and socially! We are a friendly group that meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at Oakmere Centre, Spath Lane, Handforth SK9 3NS. We meet at 1.30pm, we stop for a cup of tea and finish at 3.30pm. You don’t need a partner, just turn up and wear comfortable shoes. We start with some familiar dances: in longways sets, squares or a circle, then after the break we often do dances from the 1800s (think Elizabeth Bennett & Mr Darcy!) Do give it a try – no previous experience needed. Every session is free, providing you join Wilmslow U3A (or any of the network of NE Cheshire U3As) £12 per year for all activities.

Contact Shan Bristow on 01625 520293 or email sbristow@hetp.u-net.com

CRIB FESTIVAL From 1 to 4 December, Bramhall Methodist Church will be hosting a Christmas Crib Festival and they would like help to make it as successful as possible!

If any reader has a Nativity scene which they might be willing to lend to us (especially if it comes from abroad) or would like to create one (Mary, Joseph and Jesus alone or with the Three Kings and/or Shepherds and sheep!), they would LOVE to hear from you. The size of the nativity scene can be from miniature to life size and any materials can be used, from liquorice allsorts to paper, wood, metal, soap, pottery, glass, recycled products, etc – in fact, the more original the better! If the whole scene cannot be created then they would be happy for individual characters to form part of a larger scene.

The idea is to fill the ground floor of the church with Nativity scenes of many different sizes, styles and materials - coming from a wide range of sources. There will be a life-size stable scene and even a miniature tableau made of salt! And, of course, there will be The Inn where this time there WILL be room for everyone to enjoy a simple lunch of soup and home-made scones.

It is hoped that this will be a HUGE church and village event which will draw visitors from all over Stockport and beyond. The dream is to tell the CHRISTmas story in a wonderfully pictorial way.

If any reader can help, please contact John Kennedy at jekennedy@sky.com or 0161 439 5594.

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in touch BRAMHALL’S GOT TALENT This year’s event, organised by Bramhall Together Trust, will be held on 8 October in the Village Square and is open to any group or individual with a talent to share. It’s just £10 to enter and there are generous cash prizes for winners including £500 for the 1st prize winner.

This year’s event will be sponsored by Wilmslowbased Talent HR & Recruitment; founder, Katie Bancroft sees a great link between workplace talent and finding new and exciting talent in other walks of life.

Roger Prydderch, Chair of Bramhall Together Trust said “We’re delighted that Talent HR & Recruitment is supporting this year’s event.

Community events in Bramhall are really well supported by local businesses and residents, but we couldn’t put them on without the generous support from sponsors like Talent.”

To enter this year’s Bramhall’s Got Talent, visit the website at www.bramhallsgottalent.co.uk Prizes include ■■ 1st Prize : £500 donated by Talent HR & Recruitment ■■ 2nd Prize : £100 donated by I Love Bramhall & I Love Cheadle Hulme ■■ 3rd Prize : £50 donated by Vinyl Finders ■■ Special Recognition : £50 donated by Bramhall Together Trust

“It’s really rewarding to see people grow in confidence in whatever they do, either in a workplace environment or on the stage. And the confidence you need to get up on stage and perform in front of an audience would be valued too in the workplace.”

Katie says, “We are really proud to be the sponsor of this year’s Bramhall’s Got Talent, and of course excited to see some really great acts on the day.

It’s a great opportunity to find hidden shining stars and offers a chance to those who may never be found! The whole team is keen to be part of the event and through our links in the local area we will be promoting the event to ensure that Bramhall has a showcase better than before!

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The Bramhall Together Trust is a small group of volunteers who commit a great deal of time and effort into organising these events as well as other local showpieces such as Bramhall Festival and Light Up Bramhall at Christmas.

ST GEORGE’S CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL This year St George’s Church in Heaviley, Stockport celebrates its tenth Christmas Tree Festival. Each year the event attracts around 80 trees and 4,000 visitors and we hope this year’s will be even bigger and better. We will continue to feature mid-week choral performances by schools and special performances at the weekend. Father Christmas will be receiving young visitors as usual on the Saturday. Here are the dates and times of this year’s Festival: ■■ Wednesday 23 November 12pm-6pm ■■ Thursday 24 November 12pm-7pm ■■ Friday 25 November 12pm-8pm ■■ Saturday 26 November 10am-6pm ■■ Sunday 27 November 12pm-4pm The entrance fee is still £2 per adult. Children are free.

The church is located near the junction of Bramhall Lane and the A6, postcode SK2 6NU. If you have any questions contact Kim Regan on 0161 440 0408 or at d.kim.regan@gmail.com

STOCKPORT ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED TEACHERS Are you retiring soon? Please read about our friendly group!

We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month, except for December, at The Bramhall Village Hall, Melbourne Road, from 10am until noon. At the Thursday meetings we have speakers. Most are entertaining and/or educational and topical.

Our August meeting is purely a social one were we mingle through ‘silly’ games, have coffee and chat. We feel this is a good way to relax and get to know more members. We have two meals out during the year and occasionally arrange interesting day trips.

For details, contact A. Britten on 0161 483 4486.

Park House Georgian B & B Recommends

THE FREEMASONS AT WISWELL We have to tell you about this place!

On your way home from Park House, why not take a short detour to the lovely hamlet of Wiswell and enjoy the most fabulous lunch at The Freemasons? It is the highest ranked and only pub to feature in the Good Food Guide 2017.

Howard and I had lunch there yesterday. What an experience. We decided to try the 3’s Up Good Food Guide Celebration Menu which was an amazingly cheap £15 for two courses (really easy to book your table online www. freemasonsatwiswell.com and click on 3’s Up menu) and available 12 noon to 2pm Wednesday to Saturday.

This is a very special place - we started our meal with Roast Loin of Cod, Fondue of Cheddar Cheese and Crispy Onions, followed by Suckling Pig, Sweet Potato Puree, Roast Plums and Xo Sauce. Delectable! We can’t wait to go back.

Of course we are still offering the very popular Luxury Gourmet Break in conjunction with award-winning La Locanda Italian Restaurant.

Hope to see you soon.

Mary and Howard

Scarecrow Spectacular If you were in the centre of Bramhall early in September you couldn’t have failed to spot the many scarecrows dotted here and there in this year’s Scarecrow Spectacular.

This was the second scarecrow event, organised

by The Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club and this year supported by Redrow, who are currently developing the Woodford Garden Village.

All profits will go to the Purple4Polio campaign, a new initiative to continue to raise money to eradicate polio throughout the world.

Salehs LLP Acquires Hale Solicitors Hale Solicitors has long been associated with the Bramhall community and has an excellent reputation for providing high quality and personal legal services in the area.

Hale Solicitors has recently been acquired

by Salehs LLP, a south Manchester based full service law firm. This is a great opportunity because like all of us at here at Hale Solicitors, Richard Saleh and his established team have close relationships with their clients and work hard to meet their needs.

Peter Hale and David Chapman, together with all of our support team will remain in place, and as part of Salehs’ investment in the Firm we will shortly be moving to new offices next door but one at 4 Fir Road where we will all enjoy the benefits of new computer systems, meeting rooms and improved access for disabled and elderly clients.

We will therefore continue to serve our local clients as we have done in the past.

Our connection with Salehs will also enable us to offer a wider range of services to complement those we already provide. For example, Salehs’ solicitors have considerable expertise in Estate Planning which, together with their network of tax specialists and financial advisers, can provide a great deal of advice. Other Salehs’ solicitors will significantly enhance the range of legal services which we can provide through their sizeable Commercial Property and Litigation and Dispute Resolution departments.

This move therefore represents a substantial opportunity to grow and develop the Firm for the benefit of all of our clients. Salehs has always retained the clients in the practices they have previously acquired and their solicitors look forward to meeting our clients in the future.

With Salehs you’re in safe hands. www.salehs.co.uk Contact us by phone on 0161 439 0999 or peter.hale@salehs.co.uk or david.chapman@salehs.co.uk

Think you need a strong partner when your

marriage ends? I do.

When faced with a breakdown of your marriage, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is choosing your lawyer.

Like most important decisions, you will gather a wealth of information from as many sources as you can and speak with all the people you think understand what you are going through. Whilst this may help, it may also give a false sense of security and preparedness. Or worse, it may make you more unsure and confused.

Before losing countless hours searching for these answers, you can cut down your time by asking yourself a couple of key questions. As an experienced family lawyer, and someone who has personally confronted divorce, these questions will ultimately help you to define your divorce profile and help you find the relationship you need in your solicitor.

The two key questions to ask yourself are what kind of divorce do you expect and what kind of support do you need to work through it? In my experience divorces tend to fall into the following categories: Bitter or Sweet - If the situation between your ex-spouse is bitter, you will need a lawyer who can put up a fight, with age and experience on their side.

If, you are on reasonable terms with your ex, then you will need a lawyer who will encourage positive dialogue and round table meetings.

Unpredictable - If you do not believe that your ex-spouse will be honest then you will need a lawyer who can wade through financial disclosure and bring forward any concealed assets.

Families with Children - Very few family lawyers have a significant level of expertise in divorces that involve children and looking for somebody who is a member of the Advanced Children Law Panel is advantageous. Slater and Gordon has worked deliberately to build a practice that offers a range of specialisms that can be paired with your personal needs.

Amanda McAlister - ‘a strong partner fighting for your interests’ - Amanda McAlister leads the family law practice. The Legal Directories refer to her as an “eminent” practitioner known for fighting tirelessly to secure her clients the best possible financial outcome. With substantial experience recognised by clients and her peers, Amanda has a track record of success.

Specialising in complex financial and property cases, and with many high profile clients from entrepreneurs to business moguls, sports to entertainment – Amanda is committed to helping you start your next chapter with everything you’re entitled to.

The family team has a range of expertise to service any individual client need, whatever the circumstances and this year was recognised as the Private Client Team of the Year in the Manchester Legal Awards.

■■ Liz Cowell, who has over 30 years’ experience in dealing with family law matters and is Deputy District Judge.

■■ Fiona Wood, who specialises in acting for business owners and helping to protect business assets in divorce.

Business - If you own a business you will require a solicitor who understands the complexities this adds to a divorce and has access to the best possible experts, who can assist with the valuation.

■■ Christopher Fairhurst, who is a member of the Advanced Children Law Panel and has over 20 years’ experience representing parents who are going through children disputes.

If your spouse owns a business, then the lawyer will need to get to the bottom of what it is worth and your entitlements.

■■ Sarah Thompson, who is a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer, and prefers not to take the hostile approach to family law disputes.

by Amanda McAlister

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Quick Crossword

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1. Music System (2-2) 2. Alas (13) 3. Inform (7) 4. Forbiddingly (5) 5. Nervous System ? (6,7) 6. Fragrant Flower (8) 12. Small almond cake (8) 14. Milton Keynes perhaps? (3,4) 17. County (5) 20. Semester (4)

Solution on page 52.

The Walk - A Visit to Nancy White Nancy is a popular destination and as a result there are several different routes to it, some easy, others moderate but all with many footpaths, therefore a map is essential. This is intended as a guide and space does not permit a detailed description, so the best advice is to keep visible the Kerridge Ridge on your left hand side until the start of the climb up the ridge begins and the route is then easy to follow.

Start and finish: Adlington car park in Bollington. Ordnance Survey Map White Peak Area Outdoor Leisure 24. Ref SJ 932 779.

Distance: The walk is just over 6 miles with one gradual and fairly easy climb to White Nancy.

The walk starts at Adlington car park. From there we walked across the road, through the park alongside the stream. At the end of the park we crossed the busy B5091 road and climbed the steep flight of steps to the canal where we turned right and walked for just over a mile along the towpath. When a stone bridge over the canal was reached we crossed this and followed a cart track. Soon a metal gate was reached on the right of the track which we went through and followed a footpath over the fields until a narrow minor road was reached over which we crossed (often muddy) and passed a number of small pools. Another cart track was reached which we followed but before reaching a farm we crossed a stile and followed the footpath through some

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by Peter Jaques Poynton Rambling Club

trees until it reached a minor road. Soon after this the road forked and we turned right down Well Lane, until the B5470 was reached, We crossed over and took the second narrow set of steps just before the burnt out shell of what once had been a popular pub. At the top of the steps we arrived at another road and followed it upwards ignoring the first footpath sign on the left, we then took the next footpath sign, crossing over a small stile on the left and continued along a delightful path with magnificent views, Eventually this path passed through another small gate and we walked past some houses, walking down a drive with an obviously well-stocked fish pool on the left. At this point the narrow Calrofold road was reached where we turned left and soon reached the busy B5470 Macclesfield to Rainow road which we crossed with care.

Shortly afterwards the short but steep Lidgetts Lane was reached on the left with a gate clearly visible on the right hand side. We went through this gate onto a well-defined footpath which is the route leading to the ridge known as Kerridge Hill. Later when it flattens out it becomes known as ‘The Saddle of Kerridge,’ which is within a kilometre of White Nancy. The path undulates towards the summit, passing the still worked Marksend stone quarry on our left before reaching the trig point just before Kerridge Hill and we decided to have lunch here, looking down on the small village of Rainow.

Afterwards we continued before reaching a small copse of trees down on our right called Waulkmill Wood, before the impressive cone of White Nancy was revealed, painted in white with the images of the Napoleonic British soldiers who fought for Wellington outlined in black on the structure. It made a suitable backdrop for a picture of the club walkers. It was originally a summerhouse built of local stone by the Gaskell family with benches for seating inside. The Gaskells were one of many landed gentry families residing in the area, owning a large mansion called Ingersley Hall. This later became a catholic retreat now, named Savio House. It was the Gaskell family who built the folly which marks the boundary between Rainow and Bollington; it was built in 1837 to commemorate the battle of Waterloo of 1815. The Gaskell name is well known in the area; they were friends of the Grimshaw family of Errwood Hall and possibly also related to the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. Sometime later, after the demise of most of the family the entrance of the folly was bricked up and the rough stones plastered over with cement and painted white. Today it is a local landmark which can be seen from the villages of Bollington and Kerridge. One of the ascents from Bollington is made by a steep but relatively short climb up to it, made easier by a fairly recently constructed stepped incline through the wood.

the entrance to the large Hollins Hall hotel on the left. Ignoring the minor road on the right we swung left and walked alongside the road until it narrowed under the canal with traffic lights.

Going under the bridge we climbed a flight of steps on the left up to the canal turning left along the towpath for just over a mile until the gate was reached where we had started the walk. This time we walked down the minor road to the main road which we crossed over and returned via the park alongside the stream to the car park. In all a very enjoyable day with luckily perfect weather, and with a good turnout of members, some from other clubs. This is a relatively easy walk but can be muddy after rain, especially over the fields.

Because of the popularity of the area and the abundance of paths, many of which were designed for the old mill workers it is easy to take the wrong one. The advice is, at the beginning of the ridge just walk north and if the ridge is missed, keep the unmissable sight of White Nancy on your left, taking one of the paths up to the ridge.

We went down this through a metal gate and followed the stepped path which was muddy in parts, taking care not to slip on the wet and often slippery wooden steps. Eventually we arrived at Oak Lane where we turned left. At the T junction on the road we turned right by a pub, The Bulls Head in Kerridge. We followed this road past

Poynton Rambling Club has over 100 members with walks on Wednesday and Sunday for walkers of all abilities. Walks vary from easy to moderately strenuous, distances between 5 and 12 miles. For further details contact the secretary Brian Brough 01625 877463 or visit www.poyntonramblers.org.uk

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How to play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

You don’t need to be a genius.

These puzzles use logic alone.

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Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.

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Solution on page 52 .

Inside People June Bevan June Bevan was born in Birmingham in 1927 and from an early age showed an ability to paint and draw successfully. At King’s Norton Girls Grammar School, Art, under the tutelage of Miss Alexander, was her favourite subject, in which she achieved a grade A distinction.

In 1953 June married John Bevan and had three sons, Nick, Jeremy and Simon. After living in the Midlands for several years, John’s work moved them via Harrow to Cheshire in 1966 where John became Borough Engineer in Trafford.

June had started to paint seriously in 1962 and exhibited her work and attended courses whilst bringing up the family. In 1976 she gained her teaching certificate from Elizabeth Gaskell College and taught for five years at Wilmslow Preparatory School.

As a girl, June had enjoyed singing and performed in Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas, playing Casilda in the Gondoliers. She also made a record when she was 20 and sang on the radio in a programme called Take A Bow. Art however was her great passion and after 20 years of displaying paintings in various shows, in 1982 she had her first one woman exhibition at the Manchester Business School.

Sadly John died suddenly in 1983 and as her sons had by then left home, June concentrated more and more on her art, drawing and painting regularly and attending courses to improve her skills.

June studied an Art Foundation course at Stockport College from 1995 to 1996 and later gained a degree in Fine Art from John Moores University in 2000.

Since then she has exhibited in many shows and galleries including amongst others, the Salon de Bezier, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, The Society of Women Artists, London and the Bath Open Exhibition.

June enjoys travel and adventure and once sailed in a yacht from Bangor along the coast of Wales navigating the boat herself while her partner slept. She has visited India, Greece and France and of course the purpose of her visits, as well as holiday, was to paint.

The effect of light, June believes, is of primary importance in her painting and depicting its subtle nuances is her constant challenge.

She is a traditional artist by background and temperament and has gained experience in all types of media and used a wide variety of subjects as source material. She also pragmatically paints and designs her own Christmas and birthday cards.

June enjoys reading and her current read is the Elizabeth Jane Howard “Cazalet” chronicles.

Another firm favourite is Bird Song by Sebastian Foulkes. Unsurprisingly though, her many bookcases are filled with volumes on Art and Artists reflecting her catholic taste in art appreciation.

June has been a member of the Stockport Art Guild for over 30 years and was a founder member of the Bramhall Art Society. From 10 September until 15 October a wide range of her work will be displayed at the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Her exhibition, A Lifetime of Painting, can be seen Tuesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 5pm.

Last Word from June I always wanted my own major exhibition so I’m thrilled to be showing my work at the Stockport Gallery. My aim is to transform what I see into images that will communicate my visual excitement. These may even reveal the unexpected, thereby giving viewers pleasure at many levels. I do hope that you will visit the exhibition and that you enjoy looking at my paintings.

by Ed Blundell

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New Zealand

By Design Designing a holiday to New Zealand is something Travel by Design has been doing regularly for clients over the past ten years at least. Trips to New Zealand are within the financial grasp of most travellers these days as the value of a long haul holiday can be greater than visiting a short haul destination; one month in New Zealand can cost a similar amount to two weeks in a top European hotel.

■■ The Bay of Islands – visit Waitangi Treaty House, enjoy a Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ Cruise and travel even farther north to Cape Rainga and Ninety Mile Beach.

■■ Rotorus and Taupo – the volcanic central plateau of New Zealand, with geysers, mud pools and crystal clear lakes.

Kristina Hulme says ‘We start off with a blank piece of paper, a map and our knowledge and experience built up over the past decade, which has been very valuable as each client’s itinerary has been tailored to their needs and pockets.

Irene Hulme says ‘These personalised itineraries might include a hike on the Queen Charlotte Track for one client, or for another it might be visiting a winery or cruising on Doubtful Sound.

We try and ensure that clients maximise their time in New Zealand without feeling rushed. It’s important to ensure that there is some time for relaxation among all the excitement and we would therefore recommend at least a month’s holiday if possible, though of course it is possible to see the highlights in a shorter time.’

For the first-time visitor to New Zealand, no visit would be complete without including on North Island…

■■ Auckland – the city of sails and the largest city in New Zealand

…and on South Island ■■ Christchurch – the garden city with botanical gardens and tree-lined avenues ■■ Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers on the west coast, ideal for heli-hiking.

■■ Queenstown – adrenaline capital of New Zealand for heli-skiing, jet boating and, of course, bungee jumping.

■■ Doubtful and Milford Sound – beautiful and peaceful fjords for daytime or overnight cruising.

■■ Mackenzie Country – Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, famed for their awesome scenery.

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A returning visitor might also like to include…

■■ The Coromandel Peninsula – for beautiful beaches and a laid-back atmosphere ■■ Napier and Hawkes Bay – an art deco town and fantastic wine!

■■ Wellington – capital city of New Zealand and home to the famous Te Papa Museum ■■ Marlborough Sounds at the north of South Island for kayaking in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and walking on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track and the Queen Charlotte Track for stunning walks ■■ Kaikoura – for whale watching ■■ Dunedin – for New Zealand’s Scottish heritage …and much, much more!

If you wish us to share our New Zealand ideas with you, please contact either Kristina or Irene at Travel by Design, 28 London Road, Alderley Edge Tel: 01625 584195

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by Kristina Hulme www.travelbydesigngroup.com

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Bramhall Children’s Activities Things to do with pre-school kids

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Friday

Story Time 11-11.30am Bramhall Library. Telephone 0161 217 6009

Baby Massage & Yoga – morning Bramhall Library Children’s Centre. Combined class run by The Baby Massage Company & Honeychild Baby Yoga. Email babylovesmassage@live.co.uk or call Kate on 07866 468245 for class times and to book (necessary).

Baby Massage & Yoga – afternoon Bramhall Library Children’s Centre. Combined class run by The Baby Massage Company & Honeychild Baby Yoga.

Email babylovesmassage@live.co.uk or call Kate on 07866 468245 for class times and to book (necessary).

Tuesday Baby Sensory 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm St John’s Church Hall. A learning and development program for parents and babies.

To book, call Becky on 07503547083 or email eastcheshire@babysensory.co.uk Active Angels 10-11.30am St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Bramhall. Carer and baby/toddler group. Contact Melissa Davis for details on 07764744637 Story Time 2-2.30pm Cheadle Hulme Library. Telephone 0161 217 6009.

Wednesday BMC Baby Chat 10.30-11.45am Term-time only, Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South. Come and join us every Wednesday morning for a chat, tea/coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to meet other mums, grandparents and carers with young babies in the Bramhall area.

There’s a small charge of £1 per adult. For further details please call 0161 439 1204.

Thursday WFA Little Strikers Pre School Football 9.30-10.30am Term time only. Brookdale Theatre, Bridge lane. £5 per session, no pre-booking required just drop in, pay and play.

Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

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Toddler Group 10-11.30am Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church, Swann Lane. £1 per child including refreshments. Contact Louise Everett on 07535 450041 or outreach@churc.org.uk Little Fishes Toddler Group for under 5’s 10-11.30am Term-time only, Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South. For more information contact Angela Fixter on 01614391204 or email angelafixter@hotmail.co.uk NCT (National Childbirth Trust) 10-11.30am St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Bramhall.

Contact Tracy Howe on 0161 477 3252 Baby Sensory 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm The Woodford Scout and Guide Headquarters, Moor Lane, Woodford. To book, call Becky on 07503547083 or email eastcheshire@babysensory.co.uk Toddler Group 3-4.30pm Term time only. Bramhall United Reformed Church, Robins Lane. Toys & activities for all ages. £1 per family including refreshments, drop in at any time. Contact Louise on 07535450041 or outreach@churc.org.uk

saturday Who Let the Dads Out? 10-11.30am Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Bramhall Methodist Church. A play session for dads, granddads and male carers and their pre-school aged children. Messy play, games, a room full of toys, followed by bacon butties, tea and coffee for dads, and drinks and biscuits for the children. For further details and dates please contact Jo@bramhallmethodists.org.uk

Sunday Messy Church. Second Sunday of every month 4-6pm Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South.

See Inside Guide or call 0161 439 1204.

Over 40’s benefit most from volunteering

From the age of 40 mental health and wellbeing improved for those volunteering, peaking at the age of 76 to 80 when there was a twelve per cent boost.

There are many benefits attributed to volunteering, it’s an opportunity to learn new skills, you get the chance to give back to your local community and, most importantly, you can make a difference. Volunteering has also been known to boost mental health and raise happiness levels and a new study suggests that those who benefit the most are those aged 40 plus.

Dr Fazia Tabassum, of the University of Southampton said “Volunteering might provide those (older groups) with greater opportunities for beneficial activities and social contacts, which in turn may have protective effects on health status.” She continued “Regular volunteering helps maintain social networks, which are especially important for older people who are often socially isolated.”

The study by researchers at the University of Southampton analysed data from the British Household Panel survey which sampled adults living in 5,000 households over a 17 year period.

The questionnaire measured mental health and emotional wellbeing and this was compared to how often people volunteered.

It’s estimated that Volunteers contribute the equivalent of £42 billion to the British economy and of the 162,000 charities in Britain, more than 110,000 are run solely by volunteers. Proof enough of the value of a volunteer, no matter what age.

Those volunteering on a regular basis scored an average of six per cent higher on wellbeing tests across all ages. When the results were analysed further this was significant for the over 40’s.

Karen Perry, Founder alice chilton In-Home Care Services Limited www.alicechilton.com Sources: The Telegraph, SCIENCE EDITOR

From little acorns…

Just over 41/2 years ago there were no Foodbanks in Stockport and now, through the network of Centres run by Stockport Foodbank, there are seven located all around our town (plus some independent locations too).

So why is Stockport so needy you may ask, surely we don’t have people going hungry in our town?

It is a well established fact that Stockport is one of the country’s most polarised boroughs, with extreme poverty on the one hand and extreme wealth on the other. Sad to say there are thousands of children living in homes below the poverty thresholds as well as countless numbers of householders who are struggling to make ends meet whilst living on benefits, short hour contracts, seasonal employment plus those who are out of work. And the experts are predicting that their situations will only get worse as the full extent of budget cuts bite into the services offered to the residents of our town.

However the encouragement is that, due to the generosity of the Stockport public, we can and are doing something about it.

A town-wide network of around 100 volunteers now staff the Foodbank Centres six days a week to make sure that donations are received, processed, clients are welcomed, listened to, food parcels are made up and our visitors are signposted onto other services that they may need.

Each three day food parcels comprises many staple foods as well as milk, orange juice, cereals, tinned meat, fish and fruit, plus hygiene items, nappies and wipes for babies plus recipe cards to show what meals can be prepared from the donated food. All the Centres are either run at or run by local Churches and this support is so vital to the work of the Foodbank, although we do welcome volunteer help from all parts of our community.

So what of the future? In an ideal world, Foodbanks would not exist, but until the day comes when we are no longer needed we will

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continue to serve those in our town facing tough times. We are always looking at new ideas and initiatives, however the core focus will always be to provide food parcels to those who are in need.

All those coming to the Foodbank have been referred by an outside agency so we are certain that each case is as genuine as it can be. People come to the Foodbank with a real mixed bag of emotions and problems and whilst we can only provide a brief respite to some of their issues, our mission is to simply “show the love of God to them” whilst they are with us.

As the Foodbank receives no outside funding, we are often asked by members of the public, “how can we help?” Many donate financially and if you can help in this way, please do get in touch with us. Others choose to help by donating food and at many of the local supermarkets we have collection points so that customers can donate whilst they shop, with the prime ones being Tesco at Portwood and Handforth plus Sainsbury’s in Hazel Grove and Cheadle.

Many schools, charities and companies donate too and this is normally by arrangement with our office, so if you’d like to help in this way please do contact us on the number below.

If you would like to know any more about the work of Stockport Foodbank, please do get in touch, thank you very much.

Stockport Foodbank - 0161 487 3370 foodbank@stockportfoodbank.org.uk

29th October to 10th December

Inside Guide Tuesday 4 October Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Flower Club. October AGM and then a demonstration by Rachel Poole relating to willow weaving. A warm welcome to visitors (£6 charge)

A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during October & November Saturday 8 October

Enquiries 0161 439 3628

The Laurence Singers Annual Autumn Concert . All That Jazz! With the John Rotherham Trio. Tickets £9 (£8 conc.) call 0161 439 4293, 0161 928 2769 or email enquiries@thelaurencesingers.co.uk

All Saints’ Parish Room, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme 7pm for 7.30pm

Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Wednesday 5 October

Sunday 9 October

Join Andrew for half-an-hour of lively conversation about books in the news. Hear what’s happening in the shop and pick up suggestions for a few ‘good reads’!

Price: £2.50 (towards your coffee and homemade cake!)

Come and join us for another afternoon of Bible stories, creative craft activities, games and songs at Messy Church when our October theme will be ‘Locks and Keys’ as we look at the story of Peter in prison. ALL family and friends are welcome to join us in this craftfilled, thought-provoking and fun event.

Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

Thursday 6 October Perfect for 0 - 3 year olds, our Baby Book Club is a 20 minute session of stories and rhymes. Meet new people, have a browse in the shop and enjoy a drink in the cafe alongside a slice of delicious home made cake! £5 per family (up to 2 children) which includes a complimentary drink and £2 towards a children’s book.

We also have a new and exciting zone each month for 8-11 year olds which will include advanced baking and craft activities, computer games, science fun and much more! There is no charge but please feel free to bring a small amount of food for our ‘Bring and Share’ tea!

Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South, SK7 1AL 4pm to 6pm

Simply Books, Bramhall 2pm

Tuesday 11 October

Thursday 6 October

E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – AGM with Guest Speaker from National Trust

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. More info at www.thursdaygroup.co.uk, ring Mike on 07860 396286, or just come along.

The Bulls Head Pub in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW 8.30pm.

Saturday 8 October Table Top Sale. Admission 50p Table Hire £8 Refreshments available. To book a table please speak with Catherine 07859908250 or Barbara 07976936967 Hazel Grove Methodist Church 10am to 12.30pm

Saturday 8 October Stockport Symphony Orchestra. A Hero’s Life Shostokovich: Festive Overture Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No 2 soloist Tom Hicks R Strauss: Ein Heldenleben

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 2pm

Tuesday 11 October Free Morris Dancing taster session for beginners with Adlington Morris Men – more information at www.adlingtonmorrismen.com 8.30pm to 10pm 1st Woodford Scout Hut, off Moor Lane, Woodford, SK7 1PW

Wednesday 12 October Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

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Thursday 13 October

Thursday 20 October

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society. Fascinating Fungi, by Jeanette Maddy. A prelude to the Field Trip on 23 October, come and see what to look for. Visitors welcome £4. Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387

Cheadle Hulme & Bramhall Natural History Society Following the society’s AGM at 7.15pm Heather James, our Chairperson, will give a talk on “Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons”. Visitors (£3) are welcome.

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.30pm

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 13 October

Friday 21 October

Whilst LINK Women’s Fellowship will be holding their AGM on this particular evening its not a hush hush event and all ladies will be made welcome. Rev Philip Berry, our minister, will follow the AGM with some pearls of wisdom and with ‘special’ refreshments what better a way for you to start a new activity? You do not have to be a member of our church - or any church for that matter - you will be welcome. All for only £2

Hallé Chamber Concert. An evening of string music, to include the Schubert cello quintet. Tickets £10 and £8 (concession), Under 18s free. Available from the Church Office (0161 439 1204), Simply Books (228 Moss Lane),Thrift Shop and at the door.

Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Village Centre 7.30pm for 7.45pm

Thursday 13 October The Bramhall Group of Family History Society. ‘Miracle in Manchester – John Barbirolli & The Halle’ – Geoffrey Scargill. Admission £2 including refreshments. Visitors are very welcome, but we trust regular attendees will join the FHSC. More info call 0161 4395021 or email bramhall@fhsc.rog.uk Main Hall, United Reformed Church, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 15 October “Who Let the Dads Out?” - a play session for dads, granddads and male carers and their pre-school aged children. Messy play, games, a room full of toys and then bacon butties, tea and coffee for the dads and drinks and biscuits for the children. For further details please contact Jo@bramhallmethodists.org.uk.

Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South, SK7 1AL 10am to 11.30am

Wednesday 19 October The Jubilee Probus Club of Bramhall, speaker Bob Kermeen ‘Who killed Dr Kelly?’ Starting with coffee and biscuits. For more information please contact Peter Stafford 0161 483 1400, peterelaine@ntlworld.com Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 10am

Thursday 20 October Knit & Natter… an afternoon of knitting, chatter, drinks and cake. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced knitter everyone is welcome! Knit & Natter is held upstairs round the big table – usually on the third Thursday of the month Simply Books, Bramhall 3pm

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Bramhall Methodist Church 7.30pm

Saturday 22 October Book Signing with JOHN CONNOLLY. John will be signing the 10th Anniversary Edition of his international best-seller THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS and his new collection of short stories NIGHT MUSIC. No tickets required – just come along.

Simply Books, Bramhall 2.30pm

Saturday 22 October Cheshire Sinfonia. Beautiful Music in Bramhall. Mozart: Magic Flute Overture. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto K.191 (Soloist: Alex Cane). Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Conductor: Peter Stallworthy. Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) To reserve tickets in advance please call: 07967 852986, or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall SK7 2PG 7.30pm

Sunday 23 October Bible Sunday Service. The presentation will be given by Hannah Dobbins, the Church Relations Officer for Bible Society.Refreshments will be served in the interval and afterwards the Pastor of the Iranian Church in Liverpool, Shapoor Ahmadi who was given bibles in Farsi, will answer questions. This is a Bramhall & Wythenshawe Methodist Circuit with Bramhall & Woodford Churches Together Service and it is hoped that many people in the area will attend to hear about the plight of the refugees and how their faith gives them comfort.

Methodist Church, Bramhall 6.30pm

Tuesday 25 October Caffe e Conversazione. If you speak Italian, are interested in learning it, or simply love all things Italian, join us for informal conversation, coffee and cake with local Italian teacher Giulia Shepherd. £5 including coffee and cake. Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

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Wednesday 26 October

Thursday 3 November

Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

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. More info at www.thursdaygroup.co.uk, ring Mike on 07860 396286 or just come along. The Bulls Head Pub in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW, at 8.30pm.

Thursday 27 October E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘The Winged Messenger’. Speaker Nigel Linge St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Friday 28 October Simply Cinema presents…FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) Meryl Streep stars in the stranger-thanfiction story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. A poignant comedy-drama. Tickets £7 To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist Church. Doors open 6.30pm screening at 7pm

Sunday 30 October

Saturday 5 November LINK Women’s Fellowship will be holding their annual Charity Christmas Sale when local and national groups come to sell their Christmas cards and gifts to raise funds for their charities. The Fellowship will also be running a cakes and groceries stall and organising refreshments which this year will be raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Everyone welcome. Bramhall Methodist Church (Bramhall Village Centre) 10am to 12 noon

Mon 7 to Sat 12 November Poynton Players present The Vicar of Dibley by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter. Stage adaptation from the original TV series. Tickets Mon £7.50, Tues to Sat £8.50. www.poyntonplayers.co. Booking line 0333 666 3366

Tea Dance - relax and dance to the sounds of the 30s, 40s and 50s (period dress optional) with your host GI Jive. Mixture of dances from Ballroom to Latin and Jive and other fun dances. Raffle, cakes and licensed bar. Tickets £6, proceeds to the Royal British Legion.

Contact Di 01625 585600 or Mary 01625 585038

Poynton Players, George’s Road West, Poynton

The Festival Hall, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7HR 2pm to5pm

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 2pm

Tuesday 1 November

Tuesday 8 November

Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Flower Club.

Demonstrator Gill Davies from Lymm with the title Christmas Past and Present. A warm welcome to visitors (£6 charge) Enquiries 0161 439 3628

Free Morris Dancing taster session for beginners with Adlington Morris Men – more information at adlingtonmorrismen.com 8.30pm to 10pm. 1st Woodford Scout Hut, off Moor Lane, Woodford, SK7 1PW

All Saints’ Parish Room, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme 7 for 7.30pm

Wednesday 9 November

Wednesday 2 November

Craft and Chatter. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested. Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

Bramhall Through Time. Join us for a fascinating evening with author Paul Chrystal looking back over Bramhall’s rich history.

Paul will be introducing his new book which has over 200 evocative pictures of Bramhall ‘then and now’ showing just how much things have changed! Tickets: £5 (includes £2 towards a book) Call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Tuesday 8 November E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘Remembering Our Fallen Heroes of Christleton’ Speaker David Cummings

Thursday 10 November LINK Women’s Fellowship. A talk by Clare Dickinson who is the Senior Research Nurse at Christie Hospital . Clare is representing Cancer Research UK and will be giving us an insight into the research being carried out at Christies. All ladies will be made extremely welcome.

Bramhall Methodist Church (Bramhall Village Centre) 7.30 for 7.45 pm

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Thursday 10 November

Thursday 17 November

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society. Shropshire Wildlife by Jim Almond. A look at the varied life of this county. Visitors welcome £4. Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387

Bramhall Christian Viewpoint. We are privileged to have the SIGN CHOIR from Hazel Grove Baptist church to entertain us. The choir was set up in 2006 by ladies in the Church to give the deaf people in their congregation a chance to be more involved, get to know more people and hopefully to feel less isolated. To book your place please ring Sheila Salden 0161 440 9794 (Price is £6 ) Please note there is no meal on this occasion.

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Thursday 10 November The Bramhall Group of Family History Society. ‘TimberFramed Churches of Cheshire’ – Mike Nevell. Admission £2 including refreshments. Visitors are very welcome, but we trust regular attendees will join the FHSC. More info call 0161 4395021 or email bramhall@fhsc.rog.uk Main Hall, United Reformed Church, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 12 November The renowned Tideswell Male Voice choir is coming to Bramhall. Tickets cost £12.50 including refreshments, from Jean James 0161 439 8241 to be sure of a seat or pay at the door.

Bramhall United Reformed Church, Robins Lane 7.30pm

Sunday 13 November Messy Church. Our story for this month will be ‘Jonah and the whale’. We also have an exciting zone for 8-11 year olds which will include advanced baking and craft activities, computer games, science fun and much more! There is no charge but please feel free to bring a small amount of food for our ‘Bring and Share’ tea!

Thursday 17 November Cheadle Hulme & Bramhall Natural History Society.

Tonight Dr Mike Leach will talk about the “Enchanted Islands (Galapagos)” Mike is a well-known naturalist and wildlife author who has written many books and articles about his wildlife travels. Visitors (£3) are welcome.

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 19 November “Who Let the Dads Out?” A play session for dads, granddads and male carers and their pre-school aged children. There’ll be messy play, games, a room full of toys and then bacon butties, tea and coffee for the dads and drinks and biscuits for the children. For further details please contact Jo@bramhallmethodists.org.uk Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South 10 to 11.30am

Saturday 19 November

Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South 4pm to 6pm

Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning. All kinds of Christmas craft and gift stalls - Entrance £1 to include refreshments.

Tuesday 15 November

Dean Row Chapel, Adlington Road, Wilmslow 10.30am to 12 noon

Book Launch Party with Cheadle-based crime writer KATE ELLIS for her new book A High Mortality of Doves - set Derbyshire in the shadow of the First World War. This is a FREE event but please give us a call at the shop to book a place: 0161 439 1436 or email us at enquiries@simplybooks.info

Mon 21 to Sat 26 November Brookdale Youth Theatre presents Oliver! A Musical.

Ticket info 0161 439 0505.

Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.15pm

Wednesday 16 November

Wednesday 23 November

The Jubilee Probus Club of Bramhall AGM. Starting with coffee and biscuits. For more information please contact Peter Stafford 0161 483 1400, peterelaine@ntlworld.com

Craft and Chatter. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 10am

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Deanwater Hotel, Woodford 7.30pm

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

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Weds 23 to Sat 26 November

Monday 28 November

Woodford Players present Gaslight, by Patrick Hamilton - a Victorian psychological thriller. Bella Manningham is slowly being driven insane, but by whom and for what reason? This compelling and sometimes eerie play follows Bella’s sinking into despair, self doubt and near insanity until help appears…Tickets from TicketSource via the Woodford Players website with no booking fee or by phone 0333 666 3366 (fee charged)

As part of the Angel Festival there will be a showing of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ starring James Stewart and Donna Reed - a rare chance to see this timeless and enchanting film in colour. Tickets £4 (from the Parish Office in advance - on the day if available). See the Parish Website for more details: www.bramhall.church

Woodford Community Centre

Thursday 24 November E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘If you go down to the woods today’. Speaker David Taylor St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Friday 25 November Simply Cinema presents… THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (12) The inspiring true story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Tickets £7 To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist Church. Doors open 6.30pm screening at 7pm

Saturday 26 November Cheshire Sinfonia. Beautiful Music in Bramhall.

Beethoven: Romance No.2 in F major Op. 50 (Soloist: Louise Latham) Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat (Dumbarton Oaks) Beethoven: Mass in C major Op.86 Conductor: Peter Stallworthy Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) To reserve tickets in advance please call: 07967 852986, or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall SK7 2PG 7.30pm

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Useful Numbers Libraries

Churches Baptist Church

0161 440 9091

Bramhall Library

Christ Church, Woodford

0161 439 2286

Stockport Central Reference Library

Bramhall Christian Fellowship

0161 440 9132

Local Government

Evangelical Church

0161 439 3103

Stockport MBC

Methodist Church

0161 439 1204

Mary Robinson MP

Roman Catholic Church of

0161 217 6009 0845 644 4307 0161 480 4949 0161 672 6855

Police (non-emergency)

St Vincent de Paul

0161 440 0889

Bramhall Police Post

0161 439 2189

St Michael & All Angels

0161 439 6532

Cheadle Heath Police Station

0161 856 9770

United Reformed Church

0161 439 4807

(non-emergency)

Doctors

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Post Offices

Bramhall Health Centre

0161 426 5850

Bramhall Sorting Office

0161 255 3371

Bramhall Park Medical Centre

0161 426 9700

Maple Road Post Office

0161 439 4100

Bramhall Park Cancellation Line

07548 098 258

Parkside Post Office

0161 439 4006

Hazel Grove Post Office

0161 483 2332

The Village Surgery

0161 439 3322

Schools

Helplines Alcoholics Anonymous

0845 7697555

Bramhall High School

0161 439 8045

Al-Anon

02074 030888

Ladybrook Primary School

0161 439 8444

CALL Listening Line

0845 123 2329

Moss Hey Primary School

0161 439 5114

Childline

0800 1111

Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers

03444 111 444 0800 555111

Directory Enquiries National Dementia Helpline RSPCA

118 500 0845 300 0336 0300 1234999

Samaritans The Wellspring, Stockport

116 123 0161 477 6344

Hospitals Stepping Hill Hospital

0161 483 1010

NHS Non-Emergency

111

Infants

0161 439 4817

Juniors

0161 439 4598

Pownall Green Primary School Queensgate Primary School

0161 439 8128

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0161 439 1105 0161 439 3330

Travel Bus Information

0161 228 7811

Train Information

0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport

0161 489 3000

Utilities Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency

Leisure Centre Bramhall

Nevill Road Primary School

0800 195 4141 0800 111 999

Water Mains

0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline

0845 988 1188

Classified Index ACCOUNTANTS

HOW Accountancy & Taxation

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BUILDING SERVICES JS Services S.P. Lee & Co Whitehall Builders

41 38 23

BUILDING SOCIETIES

Vernon Building Society

CAR REPAIRS

Scratches & Scrapes

CARE HOMES & SERVICES Alice Chilton In-Home Care Hillbrook Grange

CARPETS & FLOORING Linney Cooper

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Safeclean

CHIROPODY

Suzanne Gaskell

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT Bramhall Village Club

DECORATORS

Gary O Reilly Philip Unsworth Spring Decorating Stuart Ennis

43 19 13

LOCKSMITH SERVICES

31

LOFT LADDERS

14

OVEN CLEANING

DELICATESSENS

The Cheshire Smokehouse

DRAINAGE

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

EDUCATION

Ladybarn House School The Cheadle College

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Taylor Electrical

ELECTRICIANS Maddocks

ESTATE AGENTS Mosley Jarman

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Maestro Financial Services

54

38 52 51 42 12 31 27 Inside Front Cover 30 42 Inside Back Cover 23

Back Cover

Robinson Garden Maintenance

KITCHEN RESPRAYING

46

14

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

KITCHENS

36

The Christmas card shop at Wilmslow Library

Creative Gardens & Driveways

42

Amaranth 11

CHRISTMAS CARDS

GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING

HOTELS

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY

Tech Teacher

Carrington Doors

45

5

COMPUTER & INTERNET

GARAGE DOORS

53

Park House B&B

18

Byles

20

Kitchen Refinishing Matt Finish

42 10

City Lock & Safe Ltd

10

More Than Loft Ladders

38

Ecodazzle

17

PLASTERERS PJ McEvoy

17

PLUMBING & HEATING

BPF Plumbing & Heating

RESTAURANTS

Olivers The Farmers Arms Tom Yam

21 9 32 6 & 37

SECURITY

City Lock & Safe Ltd

SOLICITORS

Salehs Solicitors Mounteney Solicitors Slater & Gordon

TREE SERVICES

Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS The Window Repair Centre

10 22 20 24 36 34

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