Inside Bramhall Issue 62

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inside b r a m h a l l Spring is a New Beginning was the title of one of my favourite books when I was a child. With lovely illustrations of baby birds hatching, flowers, trees in bud and gambolling lambs, it beautifully captured the arrival of this hopeful season.

This spring it’s also a new beginning for INSIDE Magazines. In February, after 11 years running the business together, my former co-editor and business partner, Garth, has left to pursue other interests.

Garth reveals all on page 7! Rest assured he will still be contributing his lovely cover photos and the occasional article along the way.

We’re very pleased to feature Bramall Hall on the April-May cover. It’s such a fascinating place to have right on our doorstep here in Bramhall and if it’s a while since you’ve been there you really should visit again to see all the remarkable changes.

This issue also features plenty of other places to go and things to do. I hope you enjoy it and continue to support the local businesses which make this magazine possible.

What’s INSIDE this month 4 the magic of Bramall Hall 7 magazines, music & me 11 simply books book club choice 16 you’re not a robot 19 In Touch

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25 Riverford competition 26 Crossword & sudoku 32 the walk 36 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 38 hot cross buns recipe 41 ngs Springtime celebration 45 Barry’s Gardening Tips

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46 Children’s Activities 49 Just 4 Kids 50 rhine river cruise 53 Inside Guide 58 Puzzle Solutions 61 Useful Numbers 62 Classified index

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Editor: Claire Hawker

Tel: 01625 879611

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Inside Magazines, 352a Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RL. email: info@insidemagazines.co.uk www.insidemagazines.co.uk The Solar at Bramall Hall © Jarrold Publishing.

Copy deadline for the next issue: wed 10 may

Inside Bramhall is produced by Inside Magazines Ltd. We cannot be held responsible for views expressed by contributors or any advert content, including errors or omissions, or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. We endeavour to ensure that all local information given in this magazine is accurate, but we cannot always guarantee this. © Copyright Inside Magazines Ltd 2017. Material from this magazine may not be reproduced without prior written permission from Inside Magazines Ltd.

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The Magic of Bramall Hall Last summer Bramall Hall reopened its doors after an extensive restoration project. No written article can convey its magic; if you haven’t been there recently you really should visit to see the amazing rooms and witness seven centuries of colourful history from early medieval beginnings to the present day.

stations that tell you even more about the Hall and its restoration. After your tour, you might then wish to visit the Gift Shop, enjoy some excellent fare in the new Stables Kitchen Café, or just take a stroll in the park.

If you would like a unique insight into all that is important about Bramall Hall, Dr David Bostwick, a lecturer and consultant on historic buildings will share his research and findings in a talk entitled Deciphering the Tudor Wall Paintings on Thursday 27 April at 6.30pm.

Our front cover depicts just one such room – The Solar.

This room would have been used by the Davenports as a private chamber, or for entertaining guests. Tudor wall paintings, probably painted in the 1530’s dominate the room and are of huge national importance. They imitate the luxurious tapestry wall hangings of the wealthy and are rich in symbolism, carrying warnings of the dangers that can result from a disorderly and immoral life.

You would need to travel to Florence to see anything comparable today!

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Booking essential – call 0161 474 4444 Tickets £10. www.stockport.gov.uk/about-bramall-hall

Planning Your Visit Ticket Prices Adult £4.75 Concessions (ages 60+ and students) £3.50

Another remarkable space is The Withdrawing Room with its beautiful and intricate plaster ceiling.

Interestingly, it was the initial decision to renovate this wonderful ceiling that later led to the renovation of the complete building. Other objects of interest include the Great Hall, The Chapel, The Nevill Room, The Plaster Room, The Butler’s Corridor and the Dining Room.

Children under 16 with a paying adult

A tour of the hall is best started at the new Visitor Centre. Purchase your tickets here and study the informative wall posters that provide an introduction to all that you are going to see. A leaflet highlighting the Top Ten Must See Objects and a suggested itinerary are also provided to ensure you get the most out of your visit. Once in the building you will also find video

Monday:

Free

Children under 16 without a paying adult

£3.50

Hall Opening Times Closed

Tuesday to Thursday:

1pm to 5pm

Friday and Saturday:

1pm to 4pm

Sunday:

1pm to 5pm

Bank Holidays:

11am to 5pm

Magazines, Music and Me Garth Aspinall reflects on eleven years at INSIDE. Forgive me for striking a rather philosophical tone, but that’s how I feel today, as I reflect upon the end of an era – eleven years of publishing INSIDE Magazines. On 1st February I handed control of this publishing venture to Claire Hawker, my longstanding business partner, with a view to enjoying a more relaxed pace of life. It’s a moment to celebrate and I wish her every success.

Claire has a great work ethic, has played a huge part in our success and will continue to deliver a magazine you can enjoy.

From my own perspective, the last eleven years have been a joyful privilege – an experience that I could not have envisaged at any previous stage of my life.

Looking back, I can scarcely remember a day that I haven’t relished. There have been so many things to enjoy. The pleasure of meeting so many people fired up by the challenges of their everyday lives.

The appreciation so often expressed by contributors, advertisers and readers. The joys of writing copy, especially those advertorial pieces that showcase the qualities of a deserving local business. The day trips and cultural visits that I might never have undertaken, if there were not the need for an editorial piece. The innumerable sorties, in all kinds of weather, to source an acceptable front cover image. The luxury of an office base, less than a mile from home. Discovering local roads, villages and towns that had been unfamiliar to me. The focus and the adrenalin rush dictated by 132 monthly deadlines. And last, but not least, the camaraderie and shared ideals I experienced as part of the INSIDE Magazines team.

I don’t believe in retirement; it’s a word that has no place in my vocabulary. I have discovered what I enjoy and hope to write and contribute for a while longer, to these much-loved magazines. But something intrigues

me – the length of time that it took me to find myself, to discover the two jobs that I have truly enjoyed in my life - teaching the piano and publishing a magazine.

I believe that we are all unique, with passions and abilities that are deeply rooted in our souls and that these should be given every opportunity to blossom.

In my case, they became quite apparent at a relatively early age.

My working-class childhood in Birmingham was a mixed experience. On the minus side, I suffered rather at the hands of a Victorian and somewhat tyrannical father, felt the burden of our financial hardship and ultimately, couldn’t wait to leave home. On the plus side, I enjoyed playing the piano, thanks (almost grudgingly) to my father who had a real love of classical music and to my nearby uncle Albert who was a very competent pianist. I passed my Grade 2 piano exam and then the money for lessons ran out. At school I discovered that the arts were my forte and that all things scientific or technical were best left to others.

On a September morning, in 1961, I got on my bike and cycled to Manchester to start my French Studies course.

by Garth Aspinall

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practice had reached its zenith (some 42 pupils) and for the sake of having a little variety and to get out of the house, I took on a part-time job, working a few hours a week selling advertising space at MacMillan Scott, a publications management company in Macclesfield.

This part-time job was my first big stroke of luck. It was here that I had my ‘light bulb’ moment and chanced upon the idea of publishing a local magazine. I googled ‘local magazines’ on the internet and noted that most publications in existence were little more than advertising directories. I felt that there was a niche for a more aesthetic and readable publication.

There followed three halcyon years, socially rewarding and subject to few personal regrets, other than the class of my degree! I evolved, uninterrupted, into a carefree Francophile until September 1964 when I was rudely confronted by the need to face the inevitable world of work.

It was at this point, in retrospect, that things might have gone better! For family reasons, instead of accepting a perfect media-related Public Relations job in the southwest, I opted for a Management Trainee scheme with BSA Group in Birmingham. If I’m honest, I was not in the least excited by this world of engineering. Neither was I particularly excited by an introduction to Hollerith punched card equipment! And yet, two years later, on the back of this experience, I allowed myself to be seduced by the new and glamorous world of computers, securing the position of Systems/Programmer with a Manchester based computer bureau. Newly married, I was very relieved to be able to bring home a salary that paid the mortgage on our new home! This superficially attractive career starting in 1966 gave rise to 33 long years in the corporate computing world and although the numerous business proposals and sales presentations provided some outlet for my natural talents, these were clearly of secondary importance. Only redundancy saved me.

In 1999, a Poynton High School evening class in Music Theory, followed by success in piano exams and a teaching course at The Royal Northern College of Music catapulted me at the start of the millennium into a rewarding piano teaching practice which I still enjoy immensely to this day. By 2005, my piano teaching

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My second huge stroke of luck was a chance conversation with Claire - one of my piano pupils at the time. I discovered that she had an editorial background and more importantly, an enthusiasm for my idea. We pooled our individual skills and within a few weeks INSIDE Magazines was born.

When I now reflect on my journey, I feel those ‘inbetween’ years were certainly not a complete waste of time, but rather a period of preparation for the golden days to come. I was not ecstatic about the jobs that I held down and at times felt a little doom and gloom. But I kept my chin up, enjoyed holidays and leisure time and thankfully, the mortgage always got paid!

Certainly, I would like to have found my feet a little earlier; but none of us have total control and we just have to adjust to the unexpected events that can take over our lives and sometimes thwart our dreams. What is important is our level of self-awareness and the nature of our response to all that life throws at us. In my case I recognised the opportunity when it presented itself and, at the age of 64, found the courage to take the plunge!

It’s on this latter note that I would urge young and old alike to be patient and optimistic. Be careful not to undervalue the worth of your current position or to exaggerate any discontent you feel. You might be accumulating some valuable experience. However, don’t let present circumstances blind you to the possibility of a different and brighter future, whatever your age. Stay aware of your own unique gifts and desires and afford them every possible outlet. Be proactive, maintain a healthy attitude, try new things and with a little good fortune, you will get the timing right and you could well fulfil your dreams.

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simply books

book club choice

His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet is an astonishing piece of writing. The year is 1869. A brutal triple murder in a remote community in the Scottish Highlands leads to the arrest of a young man by the name of Roderick Macrae. The centrepiece of the novel is Roderick’s memoir in which he sets out the circumstances which led to such merciless acts of violence - and for which he makes a very frank confession of guilt. It falls to his lawyer and an ‘expert’ in the emergent field of forensic psychiatry to try and save Roderick from the gallows.

Was he mad? What credence should be set by Roderick’s account of events?

This is a spellbinding literary thriller. The description of the impoverished life of highland crofters is vivid and compelling and our sympathies for the accused and his persecution by the Laird’s Constable puts us in the curious position of willing a guilty man to be set free. But is Roderick’s version of events the only ‘truth’? Fascinating and gripping.

Rose Tremain is one of our favourite authors. Her new novel The Gustav Sonata is as beautifully written as any of her previous books.

Gustav grows up in a small Swiss town, where the horrors of the Second World War now seem a distant echo. But Gustav’s father has mysteriously died, and his adored mother Emelie is strangely cold and indifferent towards him. He is a lonely child until one day at Kindergarten he meets Anton. The two boys develop an intense and lifelong friendship but Anton has yet to grasp how deeply his life and Gustav’s are entwined and will only do so when it is almost too late…

A compassionate, elegant and spare piece of writing with a very rare and persuasive understanding of human emotion. One of Rose Tremain’s very best!

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

And for the children…One Hundred Sausages by Yuval Zommer is a delight. Scruff just loves sausages…so imagine his horror when ONE HUNDRED top-notch sausages are stolen from the butcher’s shop.

And imagine his shock when he gets the blame! It’s time for Scruff and Wonder Dog to take action and sniff out the real culprit.

And finally…Rupert Battersby will be talking at the shop on Wednesday 3 May about the fascinating history of his forebear’s family firm Battersby Hats – its rise and fall over more than a century, and the private triumphs and tragedies of the family who ran it.

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Play Bridge? Times they are a changing!

As we get older things change; this is equally applicable to the numbers attending the various Bridge sessions run by Bramhall Bridge Club at the Bramhall Village Club. Playing bridge regularly requires you to use maths, strategy and concentration. As a result it’s a great way to stimulate your brain and help keep your memory active and your brain alert. As the saying goes ‘use it or lose it.’

Playing bridge is a great way to ‘use it!’

Bramhall Bridge Club has hosted well supported sessions of a good standard for many years, both on Wednesday and Friday evenings, in addition to bi-monthly evening sessions on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

More recently there seemed to be a demand for daytime sessions at which point the club started Tuesday morning sessions for improvers; this has been phenomenally successful and as a result further changes are in the pipeline.

A new session marketed as “friendly and competitive” will be available on Monday afternoons (1.30pm – 4.30pm) starting on Monday 24 April. Come along – no partner is required and you will be guaranteed a game. Cost will be £2.50 for members and £3.50 for non-members, everyone will be very welcome and who knows it might not be too long before more day time sessions are available.

For further information please contact Howard Stubbings on 0161 432 3316.

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SKIN CONDITIONS Eczema, psoriasis and sensitive skin are common skin conditions that can have a drastic impact on the quality of life of those affected by them. The exact cause of such conditions is often unknown but many factors may have an impact on the health of the skin – stress, genetics, diet, hormones, toxins, infections, the immune system, skincare products and more. A holistic approach to improving skin health considers each of these factors: ■■ Diet: Certain foods have a pro-inflammatory effect, whereas others (such as omega 3 fish oils), are known to be anti-inflammatory. As chronic inflammation has been shown to be an underlying cause of both psoriasis and eczema, these foods may influence symptoms.

■■ Nutrients: Specific nutrients may have a direct impact on the health of your skin. Zinc, for example, is vital for regulating oil production in the skin. You may need more of certain nutrients if they are lacking in your diet.

■■ The immune system: An imbalanced immune system (either over-active or compromised due to infection) can trigger the skin to break out or become sensitive. Supporting a healthy immune response can be vital to improving skin conditions ■■ Topical products: Chemical ingredients in skincare may trigger or aggravate skin conditions. Some ingredients to look out for are sulphates, SLS, methylisothiazine and parabens.

To find out more, please contact Amaranth on 0161 439 9856 to make an appointment for a free 15 minute consultation with one of our BANT registered Nutritional Therapists.

REN Skincare Sensitive Skin Master Class: Wednesday 26 April 7.30pm Join us for our sensitive skin masterclass in conjunction with REN Skincare. The event will include a talk on the potential causes of, and recommendations for, sensitive skin along with mini treatments using the REN EverCalm sensitive skin range.

Cost £10 redeemable against a REN EverCalm serum, mask or moisturiser.

by Joanne Hill www.amaranth-wellbeing.com

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you are not a robot looking at the bigger picture It is at this time of year that we often turn our thoughts to improving our general health and wellbeing and doing something about the aches and pains that we accumulate, which are often put down to getting older and something we just have to put up with. But what if it isn’t an aging matter but one of just being unaware of how our muscles move - or don’t move, of how we and our bodies react to mental emotional stress and tension, of how they are being “held” due to habituated poor postural habits, or what we do – to ourselves, subconsciously, that causes them?

Every thought, feeling and all our daily actions are reflected in and through our physical bodies. We seem to forget that in the world of achieve, achieve, achieve that we are not robots. We may be mechanical in action but we are also thinking, sensing, feeling human beings. So my suggestion to you is to look at your bigger picture.

Is your energy depleted because you have physically over done things and not had enough rest or sleep to be able to better recharge your physical being?

Is a mental emotional stressor causing both you and your muscles to react and subconsciously tighten up? (shoulders providing a ledge for your ears, feeling like you have the weight of the world on your back, feeling miffed or cross at something or somebody etc) So is it more about needing to feel calm, clearheaded and balanced?

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Do you feel like you are all over the place, on a treadmill; being pulled in different directions, have so many things to do? That perhaps what you really need is to have some moments of still, to hit the pause button, to stop the world, unwind and switch off for a while to enable you to feel replete and recharged?

Are your muscles moving freely or do they subconsciously react and tense up as you brace yourself at a “call to action”, or has your movement become so restricted and muscles so tight that SMA (Sensory Motor Amnesia) has set in and you can’t feel a thing?

Are your muscles tense and painful because they have become habituated into a contracted state through repetitive action, poor postural habits, or compensatory patterns that the body has set up in its striving to keep going? And what you really need is to teach your body how to release your muscles back to their natural neutral length, so your body is able to move freely again?

By looking at the bigger picture of what is truly going on in our lives, by being self-aware, by self-monitoring, we stand a greater chance of giving our bodies what it is we really need and want to sustain an ever busy lifestyle. We are generally way too hard on ourselves, expect so much of ourselves, when after all... we are not Robots!

computeritis - slouched body posture Now let’s look at computeritis and slouched body posture, an issue that is impacting on the young too!

We can spend long hours at a desk with workload and time pressures often meaning we don’t even break for lunch! Time flies when you’re browsing the internet or connecting on social media during which time you might be slumped or sprawled on a sofa or bed balancing a laptop at an angle. Great invention maybe but look at what happens to the body as we adjust our bodies and heads to look at the screen.

A slumped posture can also reflect a mental, emotional state of being as we draw in on ourselves and react to stressors, tough or negative environments. Then there’s cold weather-itis; hunching against the cold or gripping the steering wheel as we rush around on auto-pilot to the next event in our busy lives.

Eventually over time this gives rise to painfully tight muscles in the shoulders, neck and upper back. The assumption is that the back muscles are weak and can’t keep the back upright, but they are not the real culprit here. Unless you address the bigger picture, over time the body habituates the slouched, slumped posture from which even the most expensive ergonomic furniture won’t save you. Eventually this could lead to tingling in the arms and hands and the walking stick posture!

SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SLOUCH? The action of slouching contracts the muscles in the front of the body, drawing the shoulders forward and contracting the chest muscles. The muscles in the back need to lengthen to allow the body to curl forward as do the muscles in the back of the shoulder girdle. If the back muscles are already tight, when the body slouches these muscles will recoil and tighten even more – hence the greater pain. Add to that the chin jutting forward as we lift it from a head down curled state and the upper back and neck muscles tighten even more. As the spine rounds into the slump we sit more on our lower backs and sacrum rather than properly on our bottoms; this draws the pelvis upwards contracting the lower belly muscles and tightens the buttocks.

Muscles have the natural ability to contract or lengthen and release back to neutral. In this case the muscles at the front of the body (belly and chest muscles), need to be reminded of their natural ability to release back to their neutral length. This allows the body to come upright, the back muscles to return to neutral, then the head will come back into balance. Then you can work on releasing the rest, regaining the body’s natural neutral posture, freedom of movement and the ability to move well.

If you recognise yourself or someone you know in this article why not contact me to see how I can help you to reconnect with your body and posture?

By Susan Roberts > 07766 058783

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CHESHIRE VILLAGES GREAT WAR SOCIETY The Cheshire Villages Great War Society will be holding an exhibition on Saturday 13 May, to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives fighting in WW1 from the villages situated in North East Cheshire. The venue for this event will be at the Poynton Civic Hall, off Park Lane, Poynton, SK10 1RB. First-hand information will be on display and available for those names commemorated on the Poynton, Woodford, Disley, Adlington and Hazel Grove war memorials. There will also be a representation of other villages from this area of Cheshire.

Whilst the researchers are very willing to help with any enquiries, they are also eager to obtain further personal information from relatives of those who died, information, artefacts and photographs which will help to give a complete picture of those ‘heroes’. The hall will open at 10am and the event closes at 5pm. Admission is Free and there will be refreshments available. Put the date in your diary, SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017.

DUCK RACE & FAMILY FUN DAY Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club is once again holding a Duck Race and Family Fun Day at Bramhall Park on Sunday 14 May. This year the Club will have TWO free Duck Buses running throughout the day between Bramhall Village (Pizza Express) and the Park plus Hazel Grove High School and Stockport Rugby Club.

Starting at 11am, there will be a variety of duck races to enter and there will be speciality races with local celebrities and businesses getting involved by decorating large rubber ducks, who will go beak to beak in the river. As well as Duck Racing with some fabulous prizes for the winners there will be many sideshows a bouncy castle, games, singers, dancing groups and craft stalls along with ImagineFM and much more.

We have decided that money raised will be shared between Beacon Counselling, which supports adults, young people and children experiencing mental and emotional distress, and other charities supported by the Rotary Club. This year will be bigger and better than ever and entry is still free but please enter a duck in a race for just a pound.

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GB FIRST FOR POYNTON CHOIR St George’s Singers annual tour is going to be a bit special in this their Diamond Anniversary year. In July the Choir will be flying off to beautiful Costa Rica to renew their friendship with El Café Chorale, the distinguished choir of the Costa Rican Choral Institute who came to Poynton ten years ago in SGS’s Golden Anniversary season.

St George’s Singers will be the first British choir ever to visit Costa Rica and several works in their concert programmes will be premier performances there, including Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’ and his ‘Footprints’ composed for the Choir in 2013.

SGS have a lot of singing to do before July, with their showcase Diamond Anniversary concert “Six Centuries of Song” at the Royal Northern College of Music on 22 July and the dramatic Verdi Requiem at glorious Gorton Monastery on 25 June. Coach transport is provided from Poynton and Hazel Grove for both concerts and tickets are available from the ticket hotline on 01663 764012

Visit the website www.st-georges-singers.org.uk for more details.

BRAMHALL COMMUNITY CHOIR Summer term is about to start! If you are trying to find a new hobby that gives you fabulous friends, a new skill, great exercise and the joy of singing, this is for you.

We sing for the love of it, singing at local festivals and retirement homes at the end of each of the three 12week terms each year. There are no auditions and rehearsals are relaxed and great fun and we sing a variety of songs from musical theatre to contemporary pop songs and sing them in harmony; some are sung acappella and some with backing tracks.

If you would like to come along for a taster session, we start our summer term at Heald Green, 10 to 11.30 am and Alderley Edge 2 to 3.30pm on Tuesday 18 April. Wilmslow 2 to 3.30pm on Wednesday 19 April and Bramhall 2 to 3.30pm on Friday 21 April. Please check www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com for information regarding venues.

For more information please call Kate on 07794 050591

BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY Fresh air, fun, friendship, along with a game of bowls – what a lovely way to spend an afternoon! Whether you are experienced or a beginner, members will be on hand to guide you from 1.30pm to 5pm.

All you need is flat shoes or trainers; we will provide the bowls and refreshments. The club is on the corner of Meadway and Ladybridge Road, there is easy parking and you are assured of a warm welcome. Please call Janice on 0161 439 5594 or Mike on 0161 221 0677 for more information

Please join us at Ladybridge Bowling Club, Cheadle Hulme on Saturday 22 April.

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CHEADLE HULME FITNESS Low-cost, fun and friendly fitness for all ages and abilities. Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in term time from 1.30pm until 2.30pm (£3.50 per session – first class free) at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church on Ramillies Avenue. Free of charge SST registered crèche available - pre-booking advisable.

Contact Penny Sparrow on 0161 440 8059 for further details. www.cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk

MAD HATTERS STAR AT WORLD BOOK DAY PARTY Never mind the modern day heroes of children’s literature such as Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen, it was characters from a bygone era that stood out at Greenbank Preparatory School’s World Book Day party.

Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter, here portrayed by 10 yearolds Grace Kopnick and Cahner Walsh, is pictured with Headmistress Janet Lowe, typecast as Cruella Deville, who said: “World Book Day does demand an immense amount of effort, particularly from our parents, but we feel it is very much worth the preparation. Since its foundation 20 years ago sales of children’s literature have increased by 100 per cent across the UK in no little part due to this fantastic promotional event which captures the imagination of the children, whether they come as Harry Potter or Alice in Wonderland.”

75TH ANNIVERSARY TREE PLANT A fabulous joint venture has taken place at Lyme Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps. Cadets, parents, staff and family guests from 55 (Woodford & Bramhall) Squadron ATC all joined in with the Rangers from the park to plant over 90 trees as part of the celebration. The trees were provided free by the Woodland Trust which is supporting the Air Cadet Organisation’s 75th Anniversary project.

Simultaneously cadets from throughout Greater Manchester were at a tree planting ceremony at Hough End Playing fields in Chorlton where the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester planted a tree as a part of the same celebration.

FREE CHARITY SEWING WORKSHOP On Saturday 15 April at Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church between 10am and 3pm we will be making pillowcase dresses and shorts for little boys and girls. You will need to bring a sewing machine, at least one new pillowcase and 2m of ribbon for the dress or ¾ m of elastic for the shorts. Instructions and support is provided. This event is suitable for beginners. Make new friends and have a great time. Cake and tea provided.

Contact Abi at www.abisden.com for more details. Follow Abi’s Den for more events.

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TIME TO SPARE? Natalie-Levi Greer from Cheadle has recently become the lead volunteer for the British Heart Foundation’s Cheadle and Bramhall Volunteer Fundraising Group and is looking to recruit fellow members to join her team and help raise awareness for the cause.

Natalie said, “Heart disease is heartless. I was absolutely devastated after losing my grandad earlier this year, it was such a shock. That’s why we urgently need to come together, to help fund the research that will help beat heart disease for good. By joining the local fundraising group for Cheadle, you’ll be part of a motivated team that works together to raise money and make new friends as well as organising and participating in events. This important work will help the BHF save lives and keep more families together.”

For more information on volunteering opportunities in Greater Manchester, please contact Katherine Stybelski, Fundraising Manager on stybelskik@bhf.org.uk or 07818 580 278 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/volunteer

CHARITABLE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY The Furniture Station is a charity based in Hazel Grove that supports vulnerable families and individuals going into accommodation with the provision of re-used, good quality furniture.

Driven by four staff and 25 volunteers, it supports local people suffering crisis, families experiencing financial hardship, homeless people going into accommodation and those having to set up a new home for a reason beyond their control. Some 2,500 furniture items are delivered to around 700 homes each year, relieving poverty and allowing neighbours to establish and maintain their tenancy.

The Furniture Station was awarded The Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2015, followed by Community Spirited Organisation at The Proud of Stockport Awards 2015; both recognising the value in the work carried out to help those who are deprived.

Having a bed to sleep on or a table to eat food from are essential items that we often take for granted, yet they are needed to improve wellbeing, to maintain a family’s tenancy and allow that family to secure a more independent lifestyle.

The Furniture Station will collect your unwanted, re-usable furniture items FREE of charge to support families in need. Stock is currently low. We need sofas, wardrobes, drawers, beds, tables and more. Please DONATE goodquality furniture by calling 0161 456 0717

The Furniture Station, Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4EX.

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Win an Organic Recipe Box Founded by farmer Guy Watson, Riverford has been growing and selling organic veg for 30 years and through a national vegbox scheme delivers to 47,000 customers a week.

Dave Hanlon, who delivers Riverford produce in our area, asked if I would like to try their new Quick & Light recipe box. The box contains fresh organic produce, stepby-step recipe cards, and all the ingredients required. Each meal has fewer than 500 calories per portion using leaner cuts of meat, less fat, and lots of seasonal veg.

I’m already a fan of Riverford Organic produce although I often just pick and choose the items I want instead of one of the regular veg boxes. The idea of a recipe box isn’t something I’ve ever considered so I approached it with interest and a little trepidation.

I’m not very good at following recipes – I’m more of a guess the quantity and chuck it all in together kind of cook. So imagine my delight at receiving a box all labelled up with the separate ingredients for three individual meals for two people, right down to the herbs and spices all measured out into the exact quantities required.

The pre-measured ingredients more than made up for the extra time it takes to read and follow a new recipe and I made both meals comfortably in less than 30 mins. They were fresh, tasty and, importantly for me, there’s no waste. The portion sizes were surprisingly generous for ‘light’ meals – in fact the Mushroom & Leek Dahl made plenty for two with a small portion left over for my lunchbox the next day – perfect!

In my box the other meals were Chicken, Spinach & Chickpea Tagine and Herby Pork Escalopes with Roast Tomatoes & Courgettes. The recipes change every week with the seasons, so you’ll always have something new to try. If you’re short of time to plan and prepare but want to eat fresh, healthy, organic food rather than ready meals, then these recipe boxes are an ideal solution – I will definitely be going back for more!

Other recipe boxes available are original, featuring much loved Riverford recipes; quick, speedy seasonal recipes on the table in under 30 minutes; and the vegetarian packed with tasty, fresh and nourishing recipes. Starting from £24.95 and delivered free they are available to order online at www.riverford.co.uk/recipeboxes or by calling the farm on 01803 227227.

To win a Riverford recipe box email competition@insidemagazines.co.uk with the word RIVERFORD as the subject. Please also tell us which issue of INSIDE Magazine you receive. Two names will be picked at random after the closing date of 20 April; Riverford will contact the winners to arrange delivery of your box.

T and C’s: Winner must live in an existing Riverford delivery area (most of England and South Wales including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and High Peak). Prize consists of one, two person, two meal recipe box. There are two recipe boxes to be won.

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quick crossword Across 7. Party Game (7,6) 8. Words of Appreciation (5,3) 9. Rooster (4) 10. Chocolate Cake (7) 12. Fish (5) 14. Small Glass Bottle (5) 16. Graze (7) 19. Huge (4) 20. Edict (8) 22. Islands off Cornwall (5,2,6)

down 1. Of the same kind (4) 2. Sift (6) 3. Insect (7) 4. Transpire (5) 5. Soldier (6) 6. Prevent (8) 11. Practise (8) 13. Comprise (7) 15. Song of praise (6) 17. Bulb of Onion family (6) 18. Flag (5) 21. Attract (4)

sudoku

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.

Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.

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Solutions on page 58

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‘Life-saving’ Bio-Detection Dogs Dogs play an important role in many people’s daily lives, not only as companions but also as practical help and support to those with disabilities, such as guide dogs for the blind. There are many examples of dogs being lifesavers, the most famous would be the St Bernard through tales of alpine rescues over the years.

More recently there have been stories of dogs saving the lives of owners with type 1 diabetes by alerting them when they are at risk of a seizure. Then we have dogs who are trained to provide a 100% reliable warning up to 50 minutes prior to an oncoming epileptic seizure. For the 30% of people with epilepsy unable to control their seizures by medication, the dogs give them time to find a place of safety and privacy so that they can remove themselves from any danger.

Dr Claire Guest, co-founder of Medical Detection Dogs, realised she had breast cancer after her dog began nudging an area of her chest which felt bruised. Tests later revealed she had two tumours. Dr Guest believes that we are not dealing with coincidence but in fact science and that dogs are highly sophisticated bio-sensors.

The evidence is so compelling that the NHS are extending trials to assess if dogs could be used to detect prostate cancer at an early stage. Sadly there is no funding for the training of ‘detection dogs’ it’s left to charities, however England’s Health Secretary will consider the findings of the NHS trial when published.

MP Iain Duncan Smith believes the “pioneering research doesn’t just have the potential to save lives, but also to save our NHS many millions of pounds.”

Karen Perry, Founder alice chilton In-Home Care Services Limited www.alicechilton.com

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Practical Philosophy What’s it all about?

In September last year, I enrolled on a 10 week introductory course in Practical Philosophy. The tutors and fellow students were such lovely people and over the ten weeks, we discussed Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Shakespeare along with the nature of beauty, happiness, wisdom and love. Not your usual Tuesday night chit chat!

the eastern and western traditions.

It’s fascinating and I love that it’s both ancient and modern at the same time.

Each week, we discussed different topics and ideas in our groups and we looked at how they could be applied to current situations in our own day to day lives.

The core theme that runs throughout the course is the need to wake up, think clearly and enjoy the present moment. Sounds simple, but it’s not so easy to do in practice. If you think life is going too fast, this course will help you slow it down, and bring back balance where needed - we also learned some helpful relaxation techniques.

I enjoyed the fact that this was a practical and not an academic course. You don’t need any qualifications to take part and there are no texts or exams. You don’t even need to take notes as they are all provided. All that is needed is an open mind and a willingness to listen to others.

The course content isn’t biased towards any religious or political view and draws on philosophies from both

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I enjoyed the Introductory 10 weeks so much that I am now half way through the second part of the course.

An 11 week term focused purely on happiness! Who wouldn’t want to do that?

by Tracey Norton

Froggatt, Padley Chapel and the Edges Distance: 7½ miles Ascent/descent: 1,200ft Walk description: This delightful circular walk starts from Curbar Gap car park and passes through woods on the way down to the village of Froggatt. It then follows the Derwent Valley Heritage Way before visiting Padley Chapel and then continuing uphill through Hay Wood. The final part of the walk is a Peak District classic along Froggatt and Curbar Edges, giving spectacular views, especially on a clear day.

Starting point: Curbar Gap car park (SK 261746) is a National Trust car park, free for members. There is also some parking alongside the road that leads up from Curbar to Curbar Gap. Map: OL24 White Peak From the car park walk downhill on the road in the direction of Curbar. After a short distance the road bends sharply to the left. About half way along before the road bends again (to the right) there is a path to the right (West, SK 257747). Follow this path through a field and into a wooded area. Continue on obvious path through trees until reaching a gate on the right,

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signed Froggatt (SK 255747). Take the path to the right (NNE) Follow this broad path through bracken and woods. The path runs parallel to the edges above you.

Ignore all paths to right and left. Pass through two walls with metal gates and on reaching a clear cross path (SK 248760) which comes down from the edges, turn left and immediately through a gate. There is now a steep descent on variable surfaces with loose stones, so care is needed.

On reaching a road (A625) cross with care to a stile beside a gate opposite. Go over stile and take clear path as it descends to a minor road in Froggatt. Turn right and continue on road. Shortly a road joins from the left. By taking a few steps along the road to the left onto the bridge there is a good view of the River Derwent. Retrace your steps to the junction and continue in your original direction on the road (Hollowgate). Continue through the attractive village of Froggatt. Part way along the road there is an elevated footpath on the right. At the end of this footpath take a lane going left ignoring a no through road sign (Spooner Lane).

Keep on Spooner Lane until it ends and becomes a narrow track. Continue along this track to a very narrow squeezer stile. Continue keeping wall on right. At the end of the wall (SK242768) the path goes diagonally left (NNE) to a gap in a wall. Now keep wall on left to gap in next wall. Continue through the wall in the same direction as before (the wall on your left now turns away from the path. You are aiming for a stile across the field giving access into Horse Hay Coppice (SK 244770).

The path through the coppice is very clear and undulating with some delightful spots where it crosses streams. On leaving the coppice keep heading north with a wall and trees on the left until reaching a flat bridge and an opening on the left. Go through the opening (SK 245776) and then NNE across a field to a stile at the road (B6521) near Grindleford Bridge (SK 245778). Cross this busy road and continue on pavement away from the bridge, past houses on left until reaching a stile by a gate. Go through stile and continue on path going north until gap on left takes the path to the left of the line of trees ahead of you.

Keep to the left of the line of trees and follow them until reaching a concrete footbridge. Bear right (mag bearing 26˚) following right hand side of wall. This area can get quite muddy. After crossing through a broken wall (SK243788) bear right (NE) to eventually meet a track (SK244789). Turn right along track and cross railway bridge to minor road. Turn right. Around 100m on the left is a gate leading to the rear of Padley Chapel, where there are the remains of Padley Hall. This makes an excellent spot for a lunch break. Information about the Chapel and The Padley Martyrs can be found at www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/padleychapel

When you are suitably refreshed re-join the minor road and continue along it until reaching a right hand bend which will take you back over the railway line at Grindleford Station. On the left, just over the bridge, is the Station Café which is very popular. Immediately after the café a waypoint points left. Follow this steep concreted path up to the road (B56521). Turn right and walk a short distance along this road. There is a footpath after a few yards. On reaching a small road turning left (Tedgness Road), cross the road with great care and go up this side road. After just under ¼ mile take a waymarked path going left (SSE) behind houses.

The Walk Remain on this clear path through Hay Wood ignoring paths on either side. The path gradually ascends until reaching a short steep descent to a stream and then ascending to meet a road (A625). Turn right onto this busy road for a very short distance, crossing over to a path that goes off to the left through a gate (next to padlocked white gate, (SK 254775). Take this clear path which slowly ascends through woods before reaching more open areas. There is a small stone circle off to the left (SK 249767) which is worth a short diversion although it can be difficult to find when the bracken is at its tallest! Continue on the clear path after the diversion. You are now walking along Froggatt Edge. As you progress the path gets closer to the edge and good panoramic views will be seen to the West as well as good moorland views to the East. This area is popular with climbers and you may see them as they ascend from below.

The walk continues on the clear path and regular diversions towards the edge are recommended to see the views. In a couple of places the path goes around large rock outcrops. There are optional paths that will take you over these if you prefer. As the path starts to descend towards Curbar Gap the car park can be seen, in trees, to the left. On reaching a gate take the left fork which swings further to the left to return you to your starting point. There is often an ice cream van parked here in the summer and in recent years this has been joined by a van selling drinks and cakes. Neither of these can be guaranteed!

Marple District Rambling Club organises up to 30 walks at all levels each month, going out on Thursdays and Sundays. For further information, phone Sue Gilmore, 0161 427 1471 or Deirdre Nolan, 0161 427 7794.

Alternatively, view the web site, www.marple-uk/community/rambling

By Brian Beardwood > Marple District Rambling Club

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Diary of a geeky knitter Is spring here yet?

As we go into what ought to be the spring time, in the good old fashioned British weather we just can’t seem to shake that cold, wet, winter feeling. Normally around this time of year I start to feel a little down; nothing big to look forward to, like Christmas or summer holidays, and wondering just when oh when will the weather cheer up. But this year, I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a chance to feel down, and I can’t believe we are already coming into spring!

The positives of being a serial yarn addict also means that the big bonus of long drawn out winters (or have they always lasted until May?) is that it gives me more time and excuses to stay inside, with tea and homemade cookies (yes, that’s what I have right now as I write this) and knit! Or, of course, crochet, which is how I made some new friends in the New Year.

Ok, ok, I write ‘friends’ when I actually mean giantimaginary-crochet-friends. I made two ‘creatures’ (for want of a better term) called Willow and Rowan; one for me and one for a friend’s birthday (who says those in their late 20’s can’t have toys still?) and I just love on a cold evening, to wrap up in my pjs and cuddle Willow (the blue one – she’s mine). Sad? Perhaps. But it works for me! If you are a crocheter and want to see where the pattern is from and how I made these, just head on over to the blog!

Feeding my addiction It’s not just the weather that is doing nothing for my yarny ways; have you visited Magnolia Tree in Poynton yet? I popped in in late January, to help beat those January blues I don’t seem to be suffering from yet, to say hello to Lucy and to have a look round. Funnily enough, I had spoken to Lucy through email a few weeks beforehand in my role as editorial assistant on a knitting and crochet magazine, but I wanted to say

hello in a knitting capacity and I am so glad I did. We had a lovely chat and just nattered which is always the great thing about popping into a yarn shop. I spotted some beautiful wool too, though I told myself I didn’t need it… and by the time I got home I changed my mind and promptly ordered it online from Lucy! No regrets had here – it will be knit into a scrumptious peppermint coloured (the name alone sold it for me) cable knit jumper. Can’t wait to wear that around, so if spring wouldn’t mind delaying for just a smidge longer, I would really appreciate it.

In final news, if you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer, or general crafter, I am organising a craft swap on my blog! Head on over to sign up and take part if that’s your thing, or simply keep track of everyone’s progress!

Ciao for now Insiders. jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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hot cross buns A traditional Easter, springtime treat, why not bake a batch to share with friends, neighbours and colleagues? Delicious served either warm with butter or just plain, at any time of day.

Ingredients for 12 servings Dough ■■ 500g strong bread flour ■■ 7g easy bake yeast ■■ 275ml whole milk ■■ 50g butter (unsalted, cold, diced) ■■ 1 medium beaten egg ■■ 75g unrefined golden caster sugar ■■ 1 ½ tsp salt

Toppings ■■ 75g sultanas ■■ 2 tsp mixed spice ■■ 100g plain white flour ■■ 50g mixed peel

1. MIX: Boil the milk in a pan, remove from heat then add the butter. Leave to cool until warm.

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add the milk and beaten egg, stirring with a wooden spoon. KNEAD: On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture for approx. 10 minutes. RISE: Lightly grease the large bowl, place the dough in the bowl then cover with a clean cloth and leave to rise until doubled in size – this could be up to two hours dependent on how warm theroom is.

2. SHAPE: Sift the mixed spice over the dough, then knead in the sultanas and mixed peel. Slice into 12 even sized pieces, roll into balls and place, well-spaced, on a lined baking tray.

3. PROVE: Cover the dough again, and leave until doubled in size again. Preheat oven to fan 180C/200C/Gas 6. BAKE: Score a cross on top of each bun with a sharp knife. Mix the plain flour with a tbsp. of water at a time to form a paste.

Use a piping bag to pipe crosses on the buns on the cuts you made. Bake the buns for around 11-15 minutes or until golden.

4. GLAZE: Melt the jam, sieve then brush apricot glaze over buns and leave to cool on a wire rack.

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springtime celebration

for the National Garden Scheme

This year, the National Garden Scheme celebrates its 90th year, having donated over £50 million to nursing charities. To mark such a milestone, you’ll see a bright new design for our booklets, signs and posters, plus a redesigned website and mobile apps.

During April and May, there are almost 20 springtime gardens to visit in the Cheshire and Wirral area and these are listed below, in date order, for ease of reference. For further information (locations, opening hours etc), please visit www.ngs.org.uk, or collect a copy of the Cheshire & Wirral booklet from your local library or larger garden centres. The average admission price is £4, children free; home-made teas usually available.

For information on all gardens in the scheme throughout England and Wales, please visit www.ngs.org.uk, download our mobile app or buy The Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2017.

Sunday 23 April Briarfield – Burton, nr Neston CH64 5TL. A 2-acre garden with lots of rare and unusual plants.

Long Acre – Bunbury, CW6 9PS. A 1-acre garden, also with many specialist plants.

Poulton Hall– see above

Sunday 30 April Mount Pleasant – Kelsall CW6 0TB. 10 acres of gardens and woodland

May Gardens Monday 1 May All Fours Farm – see above Framley – Willaston, nr Neston CH64 2US. Five acres of mature woodland and plants, now at their very best.

Mount Pleasant – see above Mount Pleasant

National Garden Scheme Diary April Gardens Saturday 15 April Bank House – Bickerton, 4ml NE of Malpas. 1½ acre garden at the foot of Bickerton Hill

Sunday 16 April All Fours Farm: Aston by Budworth, Northwich CW9 6NF. A traditional country garden.

Saturday 6 May

Bank House – see above

Hathaway – Tytherington, nr Macclesfield SK10 2LB. A third of an acre with colourful borders.

Saturday 22 April

Sunday 7 May

Poulton Hall – Poulton Lancelyn, nr Bebington CH63 9LN, 3 acres with themed gardens - ideal for children to explore.

Hathaway – see above Tirley Garth Gardens – Willington, nr Tarporley CW6 0RQ. 40-acre garden designed by Thomas Mawson.

Almost 3000 rhododendrons and axaleas.

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Wednesday 10 May

Saturday 20 May

Tatton Park – Knutsford WA16 6QN. Many features including restored walled garden, plus Japanese, Italian and rose gardens.

Inglewood – Heswall CH60 6TN. Half-acre garden with stream and large koi pond.

Thursday 11 May Cholmondeley Castle Gardens – Cholmondeley, nr Malpas SY14 8AH. 20 acres of romantically landscaped gardens.

Sunday 21 May Dunham Massey – Altrincham WA14 4SJ. Vibrant Edwardian garden, sweeping lawns and richly planted borders.

Inglewood – see above Sandymere – Cotebrook nr Tarporley CW6 9EH. 16 landscaped acres with terraces, walled garden, woodland walks and much more to explore.

Tirley Garth Gardens – see above.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Sunday 14 May Abbeywood Gardens – Delamere, nr Northwich CW8 2HS. Total of 45 acres of woodland with connecting pathways. Over 4 acres of gardens.

Ness Botanic Gardens – Neston CH64 4AY. 64 acres of landscaped and natural gardensoverlooking the Dee estuary.

Stonyford Cottage – Oakmere CW8 2TF. Famed for its Monet-style landscape. Board walks connect wild areas with views to cottage garden.

Tirley Garth Gardens – see above

Tirley Garth

Friday 19 May 10, Statham Avenue – Lymm WA13 9NH. Quarter-acre terraced and sloping plot rising to Briddgewater cal towpath.

Inglewood

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Still can’t find what you’re looking for?

If the dates don’t suit, note that group visits can often be arranged, sometimes subject to a minimum group size.

by Graham Beech www.ngs.org.uk

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barry’s gardening tips april - may 2017

Spring has a subtle way of arriving. You notice that today is a touch warmer than yesterday and it’s a little lighter for longer in the afternoon.

Buckthorn is flowering along the verges of the Handforth bypass and if you’re a rambler you’re aware that leaves are sprouting in the hedgerows. Many plants at this time of year have mottled or marbled leaves. The elegant spotted-leaved erythroniums give a hint of the exotic. Their turk’s cap flowers are held on thin stems above their sprays of leaves. Erythronium ‘Pagoda’, with its yellow flowers, is most commonly seen but in my garden more delicate E. ‘White Beauty’ and E. ‘Knighthayes’ are the stars of the show. The glossy leaves of Arum italicum ‘Pictum’ look as if they have their own skeleton drawn in white on their surface and Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ is a plant I wouldn’t be without.

The familiar milk-splashed leaves of pulmonarias brighten shady corners, with their cow-slip like flowers fluctuating between pink and blue. There are many good, named varieties but all of them benefit from being cut to the ground after flowering. In fact it’s worth noting that any perennial that flowers before Midsummer’s Day can, and should, be cut to the ground as soon as it has finished flowering. Fresh new growth and possibly more flowers will soon appear.

If left uncut, by August the garden will be looking tired and brown. Now you have no excuse.

renowned for the seasonal riot of colour from these plants, which cover two and a half acres of twisting paths in a woodland dell created in a Victorian quarry.

I just hope this garden manages to avoid the current wave of the fungus Phytopthora, which can have a devastating effect on rhododendrons (as well as other species).

The familiar milk-splashed leaves of pulmonarias brighten shady corners, with their cowslip like flowers fluctuating between pink and blue Speaking of garden-visiting I don’t think it’s too early to mention the Wilmslow Wells for Africa open garden day. Many gardens in and around Wilmslow open their gates to visitors on the same day, usually between 15 and 20 of them, for which you pay a paltry sum to see them all; no I can’t remember how much but it’s a bargain! It’s on Saturday 24 June so stick in your diary now.

May is the time for rhododendrons and azaleas to shine. I know one or two people who aren’t keen but I love their bold colours. To see a great display go and visit the Dorothy Clive Garden in Staffordshire. It’s

by Barry Davy email: barry.davy@ntlworld.com

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

Monday

thursday

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

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30am Term time only, Bramhall Baptist Church, Woodford Road.

Toys, refreshments and song time. Suggested donation of £1.50 per family. Just turn up or for more information email bramhallbaptistchurch@gmail.com

Tiny Thinkers 10.00-10.45am (term time only) St Michael’s church, Bramhall, SK7 2PG Tiny Thinkers is a preschool based activity class. We provide stimulating and fun activities to help your child learn the basic skills required for starting school. We encourage small focused and physical activities to help learn Phonics letters, numbers and shapes. Whilst increasing children’s concentration skills.

2½ -4years, adaptable activities. £6.50 per class or term booking £32.50 (trial session free) Contact Karina Lemmon: Karina_lemmon@live.co.uk Tel: 07969633654 or Lisa Wilde: Lisawilde99@googlemail.com Tel: 07807234079 Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ Tinythink/

Tuesday Active Angels 10-11.30am - Term time only Free play and songs including puppets and musical instruments and parachute fun also. Healthy snacks and refreshments for children and hot and cold beverages for adults. St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Bramhall. Contact Karina: 07969633654 or Karina_lemmon@live.co.uk Story Time 2-2.30pm Cheadle Hulme Library. Telephone 0161 217 6009.

Wednesday BMC Baby Chat 10.30-11.45am Term-time only - April 19th, 26th May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.

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.

Mucky Monster Club Term time messy & sensory play at Bramhall Park Lawn Tennis Club.

9.30am-10.30am 6 months to 4 years. 11.30am-12.30pm Babies 6 months to 18 months. Monthly booking required, normally 3 weeks for £19.50 or 4 weeks for £26. Contact Leanne on 07716 960 338 hello@muckymonsterclub.com for further info.

FREE TRIAL available!

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friday 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).

Toddler Group 10-11.30am Cheadle Hulme United Reformed Church, Swann Lane. £1 per child including refreshments. Contact Alison Stevens 01625 877180.

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

saturday Who Let the Dads Out? 10-11.30am Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Bramhall Methodist Church.

A play session for dads, grandads 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.

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

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

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Answers: thread, pin cushion, sewing machine, thimble, scissors, tape measure Extra letter answer: needle

just 4 kids

Room with a view on a Rhine river cruise More than any other type of holiday, river cruising really steps up to the plate when views to die for are on your list of travel ‘must haves.’

Koblenz and Mannheim in some style. UNESCO World Heritage-listed for its unique combination of geological, historical and cultural gems, a journey along this fabled waterway is something to remember for a very long time.

Heidelburg again has a beautiful riverside setting and is one of Germany’s oldest and most famous university towns. Visited by many 18th and early 19th century romantics, most notably the poet Goethe, it also inspired JMW Turner and appears in some of his greatest landscapes.

Steeped in folklore and charm, the Rhine’s ripe banks burst with story-book castles and verdant vineyards, all waiting to be enjoyed from the comfort of your floating five-star hotel.

Whether soaked in from the comfort of your luxurious balcony suite or admired with new friends over cocktails through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Panorama Lounge, something new waits round every bend of the river.

An array of endlessly-changing scenery from rolling valleys to dramatic cliffs mark your journey, punctuated by picturesque ports and the beating heart of vibrant cities. A cruise on the mighty Rhine delivers like no other.

Take the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, for example. This awesome 65km stretch marks your route between

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River cruising is ideal for single passengers too; one of our favourite operators, Scenic, together with their sister company Emerald, currently have some great departures with no single supplement.

With a river cruise it is easy to get off the ship each day, and explore either with the group, or independently.

The ships generally dock centrally, just a short walk

by Kristina Hulme > travelbydesigngroup.com

from the centre of town, and always with plenty of places of interest within easy reach.

Amazing vistas abound ashore too where you’ll enjoy a flexible choice of excursions in every destination ensuring you spend your holiday exactly the way you want to. From Strasbourg, why not journey to the awe-inspiring Black Forest and take in the spectacular scenery on a guided hike?

And in Mannheim, views come no more five-star than on an unforgettable Enrich event at the Baroque Palace of Rastatt.

Surrounded by spectacular gardens, this formidable venue could be the backdrop to a private classical music concert, exclusively for you and fellow guests.

As the sun sets on another day of discovery, so it does on that day’s port. So step out onto your Scenic sun lounge, have your butler deliver you a tipple of your choice, and raise a toast to a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Contact Travel By Design on 01625 584195 to book your river cruise.

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Local business wins again In 2014, Robin Vaal joined his father, Richard’s, award winning specialist carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise-Safeclean. In 2016, Robin took over the business and in February 2017 at Safeclean’s national conference, Robin received two prestigious awards. He was named “Up and coming Franchisee of the Year” and was also recognised for his excellent success in stain removal for Guardsman, the UK’s largest furniture and carpet insurers.

Safeclean has been a national franchise for nearly 50 years. The company’s services are used and recommended by many leading retailers but the majority of their customers are in the domestic market.

The photograph shows just some of the products and equipment used to make Safeclean experts in the field of carpet and upholstery cleaning.

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inside guide

April - may 2017

selected events in your area

Fri 31 March to Sun 2 April

Thursday 6 April

Bramhall Art Society 50th Annual Exhibition Enjoy tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits in the small hall served from 10am to 4pm, the proceeds of which will be going to St Ann’s Hospice. Free entrance and car parking. On the Saturday morning there will be a free harp recital at 11am by Alice Kirwan.

Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane, Bramhall SK7 1LR 10am to 6pm (5pm finish Sunday)

Baby Book Club Perfect for 0 - 3 year olds this 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 homemade cake! £5 per family (up to 2 children) which includes a complimentary drink and £2 towards a children’s book (Baby Book Club is a regular monthly event so we’ll also be meeting on 4 May) Simply Books, Bramhall 2pm

Saturday 1 April Hazel Grove Orchestra Concert Programme: Johann Strauss - Voices of Spring Brahms - Violin Concerto in D Soloist: Michael Vernon (Violin) Elgar - Wand of Youth Suite No. 2 Admission £7 (£6 Concession), accompanied Children under 12 FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the door or Tel: 0161 449 7347 www.hazelgroveorchestra.co.uk, hazelgroveorch@gmail.com Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove, SK7 4JQ 7.30pm

Sunday 2 April Plant Hunters’ Fair Fund Raising Event for special projects at the Hall: £2 Entry to Plant Fair Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, off Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3NX

Tuesday 4 April Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Flower Club Glenda Bream, Inspired by Constance. We offer a warm welcome to visitors. Entrance fee for visitors £6, enquiries call 07908 264255 The Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme 7 for 7.30pm

Wednesday 5 April Coffee and Conversation 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!) (Coffee and Conversation takes place on the FIRST Wednesday of each month at 11am so we’ll also be meeting on 3 May) Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

Thursday 6 April 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 member 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 April The Laurence Singers Join us for a super tasty, musical treat that won’t ruin your waistline! Great, traditional fare, all locally sourced, from your favourite English composers! With music from Elgar, Purcell, Gilbert & Sullivan, Vaughan Williams, Stanford (Te Deum) and much more. Tickets £9 (£8 conc.), 0161 850 0304, tickets@thelaurencesingers.org.uk Booking advised. www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PR 7.30pm

Sunday 9 April The Lindow Singers J H Maunder: Olivet to Calvary. Conductor: Russell Medley.

Accompanist: Richard Brocklehurst.

Refreshments will be available in the interval. Tickets £10 (Full) £9 (Concessions) £2 (Students) from choir members or call 01625 611124 St Bartholomew’s Church, Cliff Rd, Wilmslow SK9 4AA 3pm

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Wednesday 19 April

Messy Church Our theme for April is ‘Celebrating Palm Sunday – Jesus enters Jerusalem’ as we look at the events leading up to Easter Day. We also have an exciting zone for 8-11 year olds. 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

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, SK9 2BX 2pm

Tuesday 11 April East Cheshire Association of the National Trust Lecture ‘How we communicate’ with speaker Helen Tenwolde.

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

Wednesday 12 April Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group: Tenerife Speaker John Gregory. Talks are £1 entry and all are welcome. For further details including dates for walks visit stockportwalkingoutdoor.org.uk Civic Hall, London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 6DF 8pm

Thursday 13 April LINK Women’s Fellowship of Bramhall Methodist Church Meeting in the afternoon with an outing to Wilmslow Garden Centre for tea and scones. Any lady who would like to join us to see just what a friendly lot we are should contact the church office Tel: 0161 439 1204. The afternoon meeting is due to this being Maundy Thursday when we join the evening service in church at 8pm to continue the Holy Week story.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday 13 April Bramhall Group of The Family History Society of Cheshire Easter Folk - the origins, customs and traditions of Easter from pre Christian times to today with Brian Hallworth. Admission £2 including refreshments. Visitors welcome but we trust that those who attend regularly will join the FHSC. For further information Please ring 0161 439 5021 or email bramhall@fhsc.org.uk Main Hall, United Reformed Church, Bramhall SK7 2PE 7.30pm

Saturday 15 April

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Who Let the Dads Out? This is a play session for dads, grandads 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.

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

Thursday 20 April 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 (next meeting Thursday 20th May).

Simply Books, Bramhall 3pm

Saturday 22 April Open Day Members will be on hand to guide you from 1.30pm to 5pm.

All you need is flat shoes or trainers, we will provide the bowls and refreshments. Please call Janice on 0161 439 5594 or Mike on 0161 221 0677 for more information.

Ladybridge Bowling Club, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5PB 1.30pm to 5pm

Saturday 22 April Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra Concert programme Sibelius: Finlandia, Tchaikovsky: Concert Suite from Sleeping Beauty, Sibelius: March from Katelia Suite, Sibelius: Symphony no. 1.

Tickets £12, £10, £2 under 16’s Tickets available from; Ticket Secretary 01925 756 144. Bang and Olufsen, Alderley Rd, Wilmslow, 01625 527666. Therapy, Bank Sq, Wilmslow, 01625 400113. Via the website or at the door www.wilmsloworchestra.co.uk Evan’s Hall, Wilmslow Leisure Centre 7.45pm

MON 24 to SAT 29 APRIL Brookdale Theatre Guys and Dolls A musical Fable of Broadway based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon. Ticket info 0161 439 0505 Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.15pm

MON 24 to SAT 29 APRIL Poynton Players present Neighbourhood Watch A dramatic comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Tickets Mon £7.50, Tues to Sat £8.50. www.poyntonplayers.co.uk Booking line 0333 666 3366 Poynton Players, George’s Road West, Poynton

Tuesday 25 April

Saturday 29 April

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. (Caffe e Conversazione takes place on the last Tuesday of each month) Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

Cheshire Sinfonia - Beautiful Music in Bramhall Schubert – Symphony No.5 in B flat major D.485; Wagner – Siegfried Idyll WWV.103; Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor Op.56 (‘Scottish’) Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) Reserved tickets available in advance from 01969 667033 or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm

wednesday 26 april Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group The First Great Credit Crunch, speaker Jim Williams. Talks are £1 entry and all are welcome. For further details including dates for walks visit stockportwalkingoutdoor.org.uk Civic Hall, London Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 6DF 8pm

Thursday 27 April Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Confessions of a Lunatic, by Kevin Briggs. Birding and other wildlife in the Lune Valley. Visitors welcome £4.

Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Thursday 27 April East Cheshire Association of the National Trust Lecture ‘Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians and Medics associated with Didsbury.’ Speaker Diana Leitch. St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 27 April An evening of poetry and prose with GAIL ASHTON Accompanied by fellow writers Frances Sackett, Sue Gregory & Jenny Cooke. Tickets: £5 (includes refreshments) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Friday 28 April Simply Cinema presents... A UNITED KINGDOM (12) One of the greatest love stories ever told. 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

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Tuesday 2 May Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme Flower Club Lynn Picken, Strictly Flowers. We offer a warm welcome to visitors. Entrance fee for visitors £6, enquiries call 07908 264255. The Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme 7 for 7.30pm

Wednesday 3 May Craft and Chatter A fortnightly get together (also on 17 and 31 May) for crafters of all kinds. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you at Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm

Wednesday 3 May Battersby Hats of Stockport Stockport has a proud history as the centre of the British hat industry and Battersby Hats came to be a world-famous company. Using a wonderful collection of contemporary and previously unseen photograph’s Rupert Battersby presents the fascinating history of his forebear’s family firm – its rise and fall over more than a century, and the private triumphs and tragedies of the family who ran it. Tickets: £5 (includes refreshments) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 4 May 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 member 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.

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Sunday 14 May

Plant Hunters’ Fair HALF PRICE ENTRY to the Gardens and Plant Fair £3 Adlington Hall, Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4LF 10am to 4pm

Messy Church Our theme for this month is ‘Forgiveness’ as we look at the story of Joseph and his brothers. ALL family and friends are welcome to join us in this craft-filled, thought-provoking and fun event. 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

Thursday 11 May Bramhall Group of The Family History Society of Cheshire Getting Organised in Family History Computing with Geoff Johnson. Admission £2 including refreshments. Visitors welcome but we trust that those who attend regularly will join the FHSC. For further information Please ring 01614395021 or email bramhall@fhsc.org.uk Main Hall, United Reformed Church, Bramhall SK7 2PE 7.30pm

Thursday 11 May LINK Women’s Fellowship Being led into pastures new by our new President and we will be holding a ‘Members Evening’. We don’t have a membership list as such - any lady who would like to come and join us and see what we get up to will be made more than welcome. The evening will round off about 9pm with tea, biscuits and a bit of a natter. Why don’t YOU give us a try before our season ends?

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

Charity Zumbathon For Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) £10 per person.

Tickets available from Zumba Bramhall classes or email zumbathon14@hotmail.com. DJ, tombola, café bar, fun and fundraising!

Life Leisure, Seal Road, Bramhall SK7 2JT, 1-4pm

Wednesday 17 May Simply Books presents SARAH MOSS Critically acclaimed author Sarah Moss joins us for the launch of her new book The Tidal Zone. Tickets: £5 (includes refreshments) to book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 18 May

Poynton Gilbert & Sullivan Society Annual spring concert Musical Mash-Up! Tickets £8 for adults and £5 for ages 16 and under, can be obtained on the door each night. They are available also in advance, by emailing: tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or by telephone: 01625 876394 Poynton Legion, George’s Road West, Poynton 7.30pm

Bramhall Christian Viewpoint supper evening Speaker Andy Thorp CEO of Street Soccer Academy based in Manchester. His talk entitled ‘Leopards CAN change their spots’ tells of the positive changes that this award winning social enterprise can make to the lives of individuals with homeless, offending, employment, mental health and addiction based challenges. To book your place (£12 including supper) call Sheila Salden Tel: 0161 440 9794 The Deanwater Hotel, Woodford 7.45pm

Saturday 13 May

Saturday 20 May

Fri 12 & Sat 13 May

Gleneagles Ps & Qs Quilt Show Our friendly patchwork and quilting group is holding a quilt exhibition and sale. There will be stalls selling materials and sewing items, a raffle and tombola. Light lunches, cakes and refreshments will be available. £3 entrance to include tea/ coffee.

URC church, Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, SK8 3BH 10am to 4pm

Sunday 14 May Duck Race and Family Fun Day Organised by Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club. Details at www.bwrotary.org Bramhall Park 11am to 4pm

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Sunday 14 May

Who Let the Dads Out? This is 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, SK7 1AL 10am to 11.30am

Saturday 20 May

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Cheshire Chorale and Cheshire Sinfonia Beautiful Music in Bramhall. Delius – Songs of Farewell; Duruflé - Requiem; Elgar – Enigma Variations Op.36.

Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) Reserved tickets available in advance from 01969 667033 or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm

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Saturday 20 May Hallé Chamber Concert The Aurea Quartet and friends will perform an evening of string music, to include the Mendelssohn Octet and Beethoven quartet (op 18 no 2). Tickets £11 and £9 (concession), under 18s free available from Church Office (0161 439 1204), Thrift Shop, Simply Books (228 Moss Lane) and at the door.

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Bramhall Methodist Church 7.30pm

Wed 24 to Sat 27 May A Midsummer Night’s Dream Brought to life by NK Theatre Arts.Ticket prices: £12/£10 Box Office 0333-666-3366 *booking fees apply The Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley 7.30pm

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useful numbers Churches Baptist Church Christ Church, Woodford Bramhall Christian Fellowship Evangelical Church Methodist Church Roman Catholic Church of St Vincent de Paul St Michael & All Angels United Reformed Church

Police (non-emergency) 0161 440 9091 0161 439 2286 0161 440 9132 0161 439 3103 0161 439 1204 0161 440 0889 0161 439 6532 0161 439 4807

0161 426 5850 0161 426 9700 07548 098 258 0161 439 3322

Helplines Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon CALL Listening Line Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Crimestoppers Directory Enquiries National Dementia Helpline RSPCA Samaritans The Wellspring, Stockport

0845 7697555 02074 030888 0845 123 2329 0800 1111 03444 111 444 0800 555111 118 500 0845 300 0336 0300 1234999 116 123 0161 477 6344

Hospitals Stepping Hill Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

0161 439 2189 0161 856 9770 101

Post Offices Bramhall Sorting Office Maple Road Post Office Parkside Post Office Hazel Grove Post Office

0161 255 3371 0161 439 4100 0161 439 4006 0161 483 2332

Schools

Doctors Bramhall Health Centre Bramhall Park Medical Centre Bramhall Park Cancellation Line The Village Surgery

Bramhall Police Post Cheadle Heath Police Station (non-emergency)

0161 483 1010 111

Bramhall High School Ladybrook Primary School Moss Hey Primary School

0161 439 8045 0161 439 8444 0161 439 5114

Nevill Road Primary School Infants Juniors Pownall Green Primary School Queensgate Primary School

0161 439 4817 0161 439 4598 0161 439 1105 0161 439 3330

Travel Bus Information Train Information Manchester Airport

0161 228 7811 0845 748 4950 0161 489 3000

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

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

Leisure Centre Bramhall

0161 439 8128

Libraries Bramhall Library Stockport Central Reference Library

0161 217 6009 0845 644 4307

Local Government Stockport MBC Mary Robinson MP

0161 480 4949 0161 672 6855

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Practical Philosophy

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING Southern Advertising & Marketing

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Simply Books

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

39 23 48

CAR DEALERSHIP

47 13

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 24

Greensleeves Greenthumb

60 27

LOCKSMITH SERVICES

ELECTRICIANS Maddocks SCZ Electrical Services

ESTATE AGENTS Mosley Jarman

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CAR REPAIRS 60

CARE HOMES & SERVICES

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29 37

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Safeclean

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GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING Creative Gardens & Driveways

Suzanne Gaskell

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Goldcrest Garden Services Robinsons Garden Maintenance

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

CLEANING SERVICES Diamond Home Support

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 & 14

COMPLeMENTARY THERAPIES Amaranth

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DECORATORS Gary O Reilly Andy Pritchard Philip Unsworth

58 23 40

DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

Susan Roberts Body Therapy

Cheshire Hearing Centres Hear Pure

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28 31

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

18

Avro Heritage Museum

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Riverford Home Delivery

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Eco Dazzle Ovenclean

60 58

PLASTERERS PJ McEvoy

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PLUMBING & HEATING BPF Plumbing & Heating

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SECURITY City Lock & Safe Ltd

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SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES Mounteney Solicitors 10 Slater & Gordon

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STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS The Stair Shop 61 51

TREE SERVICES

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TRAVEL

KITCHENS Byles

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44 44

HEARING SERVICES

Blue Handymen ICAN Handyman Services

More Than Loft Ladders

OVEN CLEANING

Carrington Doors

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

CHIROPODY

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ORGANIC FOOD

Home Fires & Fuels

GARAGE DOORS

Alice Chilton In-Home Care Hillbrook Grange

City Lock & Safe Ltd

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MUSEUMS

Maestro Financial Services

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Scratches & Scrapes

51 40

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Halliwell Jones

Kitchen Refinishing Matt Finish

LAWNCARE

Taylor Electrical

BOOK SHOPS

Bramhall Village Club

KITCHEN RESPRAYING

Greenbank Preparatory School Ladybarn House School

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Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services 44

Travel by Design

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS

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The Window Repair Centre

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