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I’m writing this in the middle of February but it’s already a beautiful Spring day! Blue sky, a bit of warmth from the sun and people smiling as they walk around, instead of scurrying along, heads bowed against the cold. Last year we still had the ‘Beast from the East’ to come – let’s hope it stays away for 2019.

With Spring in the air, I hope you’ll get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors a bit more. There’s always a new walk to try in every issue of INSIDE, and often a suggestion for a day out or two, as well as all the events listed in the INSIDE Guide. Feel free to send anything you’d like to see featured – we can’t guarantee to use it, but we do our very best. Also, remember we’re always on the lookout for good local photos for the cover – please send any you think might be suitable.

It’s also the time of year when you might feel moved to get a few jobs done around the house and garden.

Where better to look for someone to help with your project than in your local magazine?

Happy reading.

What’s INSIDE this month 4 simply books book club choice 7 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 8 Recipe 11 carry on Peter Butterworth 15 inside people 16 In Touch 20 RSPB Dee estuary 23 Puzzles 24 The Walk 26 perfect primulas

8 31 INSIDE Guide 39 Just 4 Kids 40 Children’s Activities 44 Puzzle Solutions 45 Useful Numbers 46 Classified Index

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simply books book club choice My first pick is A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline – a beautifully composed fictional memoir which draws together lives of one of America’s most famous painters of the twentieth century (Andrew Wyeth) and the woman who inspired some of his most memorable paintings. To Christina Olson, the entire world is encompassed by her family’s remote farm in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine. Born in the home her family has lived in for generations, and tied to the farm by health and circumstances, Christina seems destined for a small life. Instead, by chance she and the landscape in which she lives become the inspiration for the artist Andrew Wyeth, and eventually the subject of one of the best-known paintings of the last century Christina’s World. Beautifully written – tender, compassionate and a moving study of the connection between two people from utterly different backgrounds who come to share so much.

The Death of the Fronsac is a debut novel by journalist and historian Neal Ascherson – completed at the age of 85 – drawing on the author’s own experience as a wartime child in Greenock on the banks of the Clyde. In 1940 a French ship blows up in the Firth of Clyde. The disaster is witnessed by Jackie, a young girl, who for a time thinks she has caused the explosion by running away that day from school; by her mother Helen, a spirited woman married to a dreary young officer; and by a Polish soldier whose country has just been overrun by Hitler. Their lives are changed forever by the death of the Fronsac. This is a thoughtful and affecting story - a vivid evocation of life in wartime and the way in which history intrudes on our lives.

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

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And for children…unicorns are definitely the thing of the moment! One of our favourite unicorn stories is Uni The Unicorn by Amy Krause Rosenthal – a magical story of friendship that proves that wishes really can come true!

Diary of a geeky knitter Public Speaking When it came time to write up this little column again, the timing couldn’t really have been better as it coincided with a talk I had agreed to give to Ludworth & Mellor WI. I was approached by the secretary, Caroline, about half a year ago to arrange this event, and being so far in the future (this was back in my unmarried days after all!) I said yes without hesitation.

Fast forward to about a week ago, where the realisation really hit me that, wow, I needed to give a 45-minute talk about what I do for a living.

Something that may appear like normal dayto-day for some, but for the majority of us, it smacked heavily of public speaking.

You’ve read my words in past columns about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking that leap, but my goodness had I forgotten the fear that hits you before an interview for a new job in front of strangers, or even giving a dreaded PowerPoint presentation at school. I was very nervous, but I had a good feeling that the ladies in a WI (the friendliest afternoon group in the area, I have been assured) wouldn’t be quite so scary as an English literature teacher asking you your thoughts on The Merchant of Venice in front of a restless group of 20+ teenagers.

They didn’t disappoint!

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by Caroline, Sheila, Elaine and the other members, I gave my talk to what I hope was an interested audience, and enough questions were asked about my job as editor of a crochet craft magazine and what it involves, that it filled me with confidence that perhaps it wasn’t so bad. In fact, the newest face in the group even managed not to cry the whole time I was speaking and given that he couldn’t have been older than 1 year old I took it to be a great compliment. Even his mum, whom he dragged along, was interested - who knew young children these days could be so interested in the inner workings of publishing, eh?

At the risk of saying it once, and saying it again, I do heartily encourage you to think of ways you can just step a little further out of your usual routine to do something a little different - maybe you’re not ready to give a long speech in an established group (I may delay my next one for some time…) but perhaps joining or sampling a new group could be the way to go? The Ludworth & Mellor WI meet to have a knitting, crochet and all handicrafts club every Tuesday morning from 10am to12 noon at the WI Hall on Lower Fold Road, and everyone is welcome to join in - members or not; a great way to do something a little different in the week. jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Chives

Method

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 (or 2 really hungry people!)

Ingredients ■■ 4 eggs ■■ 2 tbsp white wine vinegar ■■ 2 English muffins or two bagels, halved ■■ Butter for spreading ■■ 8 slices smoked salmon ■■ Chopped chives, to serve For the Hollandaise sauce ■■ 2 tsp lemon juice ■■ 2 tsp white wine vinegar ■■ 3 egg yolks ■■ 125g unsalted butter, cubed

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1. Hollandaise Sauce: Pour the lemon juice and vinegar into a small bowl, add the egg yolks and whisk with a balloon whisk until light and frothy.

Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and continue to whisk until the mixture thickens.

Add the butter a small amount at a time, whisking constantly until the sauce is thick. If it looks like it might be splitting, remove from the heat and continue to whisk. Season with salt and pepper then and keep warm.

2. Poached eggs: bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. Lower the heat so that the water simmers very gently. Stir the water a little so you create a gentle whirlpool effect, then slide in the eggs one by one. Cook each for about 4 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon. Handy hint - you will see the eggs begin to rise in the water as they reach completion.

3. Lightly toast and butter the muffins or bagels, then place a couple of slices of the smoked salmon on each half. Top each with an egg, then spoon over your Hollandaise and garnish with chopped chives.

Carry On Peter Butterworth Recently researching the Carry On films (don’t ask!) I was delighted to find that one of the team’s mainstay performers originally came from round these parts.

Okay, Peter Butterworth was not the sort of actor who was ever going to be top of the bill, but he was one of the Carry On team’s most enduring players – he appeared in 16 of their films, many of which were amongst the very best of the series.

Butterworth’s real name was William Shorrocks Butterworth and he was born on 4 February 1915 at a property called Bank House on Bramhall Lane (whether that was the Bramhall end of the lane or in Davenport I’ve not been able to ascertain). Nobody seems clear as to when he started to be addressed as Peter, but it is possible he simply acquired that moniker in his formative years to distinguish him from his namesake father.

Butterworth joined the Carry On team in 1965 when he played the slightly tipsy Doc in ‘Carry On Cowboy’.

In real life Butterworth was apparently a shy and gentle soul and this was reflected in his roles, which were rarely overbearing but often quietly eccentric and usually a bit potty. He was often cast as somebody else’s stooge and that suited Butterworth’s talents perfectly. As Detective-Constable Slowbotham in ‘Carry

On Screaming’ he was the bumbling fall-guy for his incompetent, thick-headed superior Detective-Sergeant Bung (surely one of the greatest character names in cinema history). Bung was memorably played by the son of Steptoe himself, the great Harry H. Corbett who (I feel compelled to add) was brought up in Ardwick and then on a Wythenshawe council estate.

Butterworth was also memorably cast as Citizen Bidet in ‘Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head’ (1966), set during the reign of terror following the French Revolution, where he has to stand by in helpless exasperation while his senior Secret Service officer, Citizen Camembert (Kenneth Williams) continually bungles his attempts to capture The Black Fingernail (Sid James), who is popping up all over Paris rescuing the French aristocracy from the dreaded guillotine. Perhaps Butterworth’s most memorable part in the Carry On series was in the 1969 classic ‘Carry On Camping’ where he plays Joshua Fiddler (the clue is in the name), the shifty manager of the Paradise (ha!) campsite who fleeces all his visiting campers by charging extra for just about everything.

He then played three small roles in ‘Carry On Again Doctor’ (1969), ‘Carry On Loving’ (1970) and ‘Carry On Henry’ (1971) but it wasn’t simply a case of Butterworth’s appearances diminishing in importance.

On the contrary, his performances were valued so highly by the producing and directing team of Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas that they agreed to insert

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specially written roles to accommodate Butterworth’s restricted availability on those occasions when he had already signed-up to play a part elsewhere or on stage.

‘Carry On Abroad’ (1972) saw Butterworth return with a more substantial role – that of Pepe, the incompetent manager of an unfinished hotel who greets his unexpected guests in a variety of different guises: as builder, porter, receptionist and telephone operator.

He spends the first half of the film desperately trying to placate and accommodate his British guests, and the second half furiously trying to save the poorlyconstructed building from flooding whilst being nagged by his battle-axe of a wife, played by Hattie Jacques.

Butterworth remained with the series until the final (proper) film of the series, the rather disappointing ‘Carry On Emmanuelle’ (1978). All told, Butterworth turned out to be the sixth most prolific performer of the Carry On team, with only Kenneth Williams (25), Joan Sims (24), Charles Hawtrey (23), Sid James (19) and Kenneth Connor (17) appearing in more.

When the Carry On films finished in 1978, Butterworth began to concentrate on straight roles, taking a small part in the feature film, ‘The First Great Train Robbery’ starring Sean Connery. When the film went on general release in early 1979, Butterworth was starring as Widow Twankey in the pantomime ‘Aladdin’ at the Coventry Theatre. When the show finished, he went back to his hotel after the evening performance. His failure to return for the following day’s matinee caused alarm and he was found dead in his room from a heart attack, just a few days before his 64th birthday.

As I was researching this article I was surprised to find that Butterworth was married to the actress and impressionist Janet Brown (they’d married in 1946 in London). Brown later became famous for her television impersonations of Margaret Thatcher during the 1970s and ‘80s. Talking of television it is worth adding that Butterworth also appeared in some our greatest ever TV series: he starred opposite William Hartnell in the very first ‘Doctor Who’ series in 1965/66 playing a character called the Meddling Monk; he appeared in an episode of ‘Catweazle’ in 1970; and he also featured in the ‘Dad’s Army’ episode ‘The Face on the Poster’ in 1975.

That’s one heck of a CV for the Butterworth boy from Bramhall Lane.

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inside people richard gregg

Richard Gregg was born in Liverpool in October 1945.

After leaving Burnage Grammar School he worked in the motor trade for 30 years, 15 of which were as a self-employed parts wholesaler.

After leaving the automobile industry Richard has spent the last 18 years as the owner of a trophy shop.

Richard is married to Ann and has four children and nine grandchildren. His hobbies are walking and refereeing. Richard recently walked the length of the canal from Marple to Stafford, some 30 miles, although he smiles, “I did it in stages.” He did, however, for his 70th birthday, complete the 12-mile, Cheshire three hills walk, starting at Tegg’s Nose, to raise over £1700 for the Francis House charity.

Forty years ago, in September 1978, Richard took his sons to play football for the Norbury Athletic football club. He also agreed to become a volunteer helper there. Three months later when the manager left, he inherited the job and continued in post until the club folded in 2010. Richard also became the secretary of the South Stockport Junior Football League which ended in 1981 and became the Stockport Metropolitan Junior Football League of which he is still the chairman.

In addition to his roles in administering the leagues, he also trained as a referee and has refereed for 35 years. His refereeing now, he admits, is restricted to the younger teams, as the pace of the older players is rather challenging.

The Stockport Metropolitan Junior Football League organises matches on Saturdays and Sundays for young

people aged from under 7 to under 18 and there are in total 287 teams who participate. On a typical Saturday there will be up to 55 games played by under 7 to under 11 teams and the next day, Sunday, up to 88 games played by under 12 to under 18 teams. That’s 143 games played by 286 teams. In addition, there are linesmen, referees, league secretaries and organisers and, of course, the loyal spectators.

In 2018 Richard was nominated for the Stockport Sports Volunteer of the Year award. He was contacted by the Sports Stockport panel and at a presentation evening at Houldsworth golf club, was delighted to learn that he had won the award.

When he has time to spare, after the football volunteer administration and refereeing and the business he still runs, Richard enjoys reading, especially the Bourne series, and music; his favourite band is the Eagles.

Richard and Ann are intrepid travellers and enjoy long-distance holidays. They have visited New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Bali, Canada, South Africa, the United States and recently spent a month in Australia.

Richard’s ambition is to visit South America before he and Ann settle down to more sedate holidays in the United Kingdom and Europe.

If he hadn’t been self-employed, Richard would have enjoyed training as an architect. He feels that designing and building something that endured would be very satisfying.

Last Word from Richard.

My grateful thanks to all the volunteers who have worked with me to support football for young people.

It is remarkable that, despite the burdens put on them by sport governing bodies, many people still freely and generously give up their time to support us.

The Stockport Metropolitan Junior Football League is affiliated to the Football Association and further information can be found at www.ourkidssport.com/id43 If you have a child who is interested in joining a team, or if you are interested in volunteering and supporting a club, information on what to do can be found on the site.

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HAZEL GROVE ORCHESTRA VACANCIES We always have vacancies for experienced and enthusiastic musicians 2nd bassoon, French Horn and experienced string players, especially violas.

So, if you enjoy playing music in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, come and join us. You will be warmly welcomed! We rehearse every Thursday evening 7.45pm to 10pm at the Methodist Sunday School, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove, SK7 4JQ)

THE GREATEST MUSICAL WORK OF ALL TIMES AND NATIONS Few people today would disagree much with the view of Hans Georg Nägeli, the first publisher of Bach’s B minor Mass, despite the almost 200 years of musical history that have passed since he put it forward.

Bach’s music is now so loved and revered, it seems incredible that 150 years ago it had fallen out of fashion and was known to only a few music specialists. It might have been lost to us altogether if it was not for the efforts of Felix Mendelssohn who recognised Bach’s genius and brought his works back to the attention of a wider public.

There has been much discussion about why Bach wrote the B Minor Mass as it is unsuitable in content and far too long for any Lutheran or Catholic church service. It was composed just one year before he died in 1750 and incorporated shorter pieces Bach had composed in earlier years, so many experts now feel that he probably composed it for his own satisfaction and to be handed down to posterity as a summary of all his incredible musical achievement over 40 www.pbauerphotography.co.uk years. In fact, the Mass was never performed in its entirety during Bach’s lifetime, the first documented complete performance took place more than 100 years after his death.

The B minor Mass is widely recognised as presenting the Everest of challenges for choral performers. St George’s Singers are delighted to be climbing the mountain again under the guidance of Musical Director Neil Taylor after a break of ten years, and particularly thrilled they will be joined at the summit by a line-up of five fine soloists including former Assistant Musical Director Marcus Farnsworth who is now very much in demand at home and abroad as an operatic bass and recitalist. With the Northern Baroque Orchestra in the magnificent Gorton Monastery this is going to be a memorable concert.

The performance will be held on Sunday 31 March 2019 at Gorton Monastery, Manchester, 7.30pm Tickets £16/14 concessions/7 students and children/ group discounts from the ticket secretary on 01663 764012, email tickets@st-georges-singers. org.uk or online www.st-georges-singers.org.uk. Coach transport is available from Poynton and Hazel Grove.

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in touch - your local community noticeboard

VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY COMMUNITY AWARDS The Vernon’s Community Awards have donated over £70,000 to community groups and charities local to the Stockport area since 2012. This year, 14 finalists petitioned for votes in order to receive the most amount of funding. The Vernon Building Society recently visited two of the 2018 Community Awards winners to see what impact the funding is making to the charities.

Stockport County Community Foundation received £850 towards their Mental Health Project which offers weekly coaching sessions and monthly football tournaments for Mandy Torkington and Alex Deakin present £850 to the those living with serious mental illness. The donation Stockport County Community Foundation at Edgeley Park helped to purchase equipment and cover coaching and training costs. The cheque was presented at County’s match against Chester.

Signpost Stockport for Carers supports carers in the local area by providing them with advice and information as well as time to recharge from their taxing job. They received £750 funding to host more of their wellbeing days which offer therapy and treatments to carers, alongside refreshments, in order to boost their morale and emotional wellbeing. The Vernon visited one of the wellbeing events in Stockport’s Alma Lodge and sold copies of their 2019 calendars featuring photographs of Stockport. All proceeds from the Vernon calendar sales will also go to Signpost Stockport for Carers.

RSPB Dee Estuary The RSPB Dee Estuary nature reserve celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2019, and in that time has become one of the best places for wildlife in the region. From family-friendly walks, to photography, birdwatching and delicious refreshments in Burton Mere Wetlands’ visitor centre, there’s an outdoor adventure waiting for everyone at one of the RSPB’s largest and most diverse nature reserves.

The well-known nature conservation charity first purchased an area of saltmarsh and mudflats the size of 2000 football pitches at Parkgate in 1979. Doing so created a protected area for the tens of thousands of water birds that flock to the estuary from Arctic regions, to spend the cold winter months in the UK. Their numbers had been falling there during the preceding years and were at further risk from proposed development and disturbance.

Since securing the initial part of the reserve on the estuary, originally known as Gayton Sands, the RSPB land holdings have expanded significantly, particularly around the village of Burton, four miles from Parkgate.

In 2011 visitor facilities were opened at Burton Mere Wetlands, and since then, the RSPB has welcomed almost a quarter of a million visits from people wanting to experience the nature that makes its home on the estuary. The welcoming attraction serves as the beating heart of the wide and wild expanse of tidal habitat

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spanning the Cheshire-Flintshire border that is one of Europe’s most important wetlands for wildlife.

Various locations near Neston on the Wirral peninsula offer access to experience unrivalled wildlife spectacles, so if you are looking for something different this year, why not try one of these fantastic experiences and enjoy the fruits of 40 years of dedicated nature conservation on the Dee Estuary?

Enjoy a brew with a view The visitor centre boasts panoramic views across the vibrant reserve with a backdrop of the Clwydian Hills in Wales. As well as being a great spot to sit and watch wildlife, it also makes it one of the best places to enjoy a brew with a view – or more, given the RSPB sell delicious locally made sandwiches and a variety of Fairtrade snacks. It’s kept cosy with an eco-friendly wood pellet stove in the colder months, plus there’s always a warm welcome from the staff and volunteer team all year round. From here alone, it’s possible to see kingfishers, marsh harriers and in the spring glimpse the fluffy chicks of some of the most important breeding wading birds like avocets and lapwings from the minute they hatch.

Hear the egret orchestra The reserve is teeming with ever growing families in spring - with baby mallards, mute swans and blue

tits everywhere, but something special Burton Mere Wetlands is renowned for is its thriving colony of little egrets in the treetops of Marsh Covert. Having first appeared in this area a little over two decades ago, numbers have swelled to a remarkable 84 breeding pairs, and peak numbers of almost 400 birds in late summer. The location of their nests makes them difficult to see once the trees have come into leaf, but their strange gargling chatter through April and May is what fascinates visitors the most. The best time to see the egrets is in early summer when the young birds gather in their dozens on pools close to their nests, learning how to catch fish and frogs to eat.

vast saltmarsh formed, leaving the water a distant sight on any normal day. Yet a handful of times a year, the tide can still flood the saltmarsh and reach Parkgate’s historic sea wall. In doing so, it causes a showcase of the 100,000 wetland birds making their winter home here, flushes small mammals from the saltmarsh grasses, and attracts the many birds of prey that the Dee’s marshes are renowned for. Early 2019 happens to have a number of favourable tides when the RSPB are running events at Parkgate to help you spot what’s going on amidst the frenzied activity around the marsh.

Bathe in bluebells

Encompassing the area of over 7300 football pitches, the Dee Estuary reserve is the fifth largest the RSPB manages, and the charity’s largest coastal wetland reserve. Whilst the Welsh shore is heavily industrialised in places, there is still plenty of places to surround yourself in nature, such as on a stroll at Point of Ayr, looking out across the epic expanse of the estuary.

The English side is a largely undeveloped wilderness stretching four miles from Burton to Parkgate. This entire length can be explored along a public right of way that borders the saltmarsh and takes in a tidal reedbed, with an abundance of wildlife to be spotted along the way, not least the numerous birds of prey and huge flocks of geese in winter. It’s hard to find a more perfect place to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature, whilst taking in some of the most pristine views of Cheshire’s wonderful coastline.

The reserve is not all about the wetland wildlife, also boasting areas of semi-natural ancient woodland and wildlife-friendly farmland. Part of the woodland springs into life in April with one of the best bluebell carpets in the local area, and a nature trail taking visitors into the heart of the hue. At this time of year, the trees are alive with the constant trill of birdsong, making it all the more tranquil to admire or photograph the flowers.

Connect your kids to nature As well as exciting walks of discovery, there’s plenty more for families to enjoy here. A rustic wild play area in Gorse Covert is great for den building, and there’s always a seasonal self-guided quiz trail to follow. Even better, you can hire an explorer backpack from the visitor centre, which contains everything needed to head out on a bug hunting mission, plus some mini binoculars and other intriguing equipment for kids to get closer to nature. Why not register your family for the RSPB Wild Challenge? With over 30 activities to do at home and out in your local wild space, there will always be something for you to explore.

Be wowed by the high tide phenomenon The oceans’ tides are an intriguing phenomenon, one of the most visible and reliable of Mother Nature’s routines. The Dee Estuary has one of the highest tidal ranges in the country, which can make for some exciting birdwatching especially in autumn and winter. The quaint village of Parkgate was formerly a thriving port and seaside resort, before the shore silted up and the

Take a walk on the wilder side

For further information on events and wildlife at RSPB Dee Estuary, visit rspb.org.uk/burtonmerewetlands Location and opening times: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire, CH64 5SF. The reserve is open every day except Christmas Day, 9am to dusk (up to 9pm in summer). Our visitor reception is open 9.30am to 5pm (4.30pm from November to January)

Photo by David Morris: Aerial image of Burton Mere Wetlands and the vast expanse of the Dee Estuary nature reserve behind it.

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quick crossword Across 7 Gambling emporium (6) 8 Char, sear (6) 9 Wind instrument (4) 10 Backpackers, hikers (8) 11 Large houseplant (6,5) 14 Matching pants and jacket set (7,4) 18 Without penalty, got off ____ ____ (4-4) 19 Animal prized for its fur (4) 20 Tear-inducing vegetables (6) 21 Incorrect, false (6)

down 1 Sheltered place to moor boats (7) 2 Climb, ascend (4) 3 Medic (6) 4 In addition, also (2,4) 5 Props to keep paperbacks tidy (4-4) 6 Frightening (5) 12 Pub seating (3,5) 13 Junior king of beasts (4,3) 15 Civil disorder (6) 16 To make equal, balance (4,2) 17 Perfume, fragrance (5) 19 Nocturnal insect (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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CIRCULAR WALK FROM MELLOR CHURCH VIA HIGHER CHISWORTH Walk description: A 3 to 4 hour circular walk with some rewarding views. The route has only a few ascents, is largely off-road and, for the latter half, crosses open fields and farmland. For most of the walk conditions are firm and on a variety of surfaces, but there are some muddy sections. The route involves quite a number of stiles. Some of these are in poor condition, and care is needed when climbing over them.

Distance: 6 miles Starting point: Mellor Church car park (Grid Reference: SJ983889, Postcode: SK6 5LX). The large car park is free.

Map: OS Explorer OL1: Peak District: Dark Peak Area Leave Mellor Church car park and head towards the Church entrance where four paths meet. Take the lane signed “Old Vicarage�. After a short distance (before a white house on the left) go through a small wooden gate on the right, by a tree. Cross a (ramshackle) stile on the immediate left. Walk down the field, keeping close to the stone wall boundary on the left. Go through a metal gate into a second field and head towards the left-hand corner. Turn left on to a grassy lane for 70 yds and go through a metal farm gate. Head towards the farm buildings, but turn right before reaching them, climbing 100 yds uphill to the second of two telegraph poles.

Worth stopping at the top to admire the view.

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by Stephen Hyslop, Poynton Rambling Club

Descend the field half right to a stile (next to a metal gate) in the corner of the field. Follow a distinct path with barbed wire on both sides, and then with a wall on the left. On reaching the back of some farm buildings turn right at a sign post for Mill Brow. After 100 yds pass through a cobbled farm yard, then turn right and follow the lane uphill. After a short distance go through a wooden gate on the left, then follow the path heading right to another wooden gate. Follow the high narrow path to a further gate by a disfigured tree stump. Go through the gate and follow the path, with a pond on the left. Go over the stile next to a small gate, under some trees. Follow a narrow track and turn left down a tarmac road. Pass the entrance to Primrose Mill on the left - this is the last of four former cotton mills along Mill Brook - and follow the road over the bridge, before turning immediate right up the hill.

After passing a brown-gated drive reach Mill Brow, a conservation area, and the Hare and Hounds pub at the top. Turn right on the road and after 250 yds, fork left up Gird Lane, passing a large converted chapel on the left. Ignore a number of footpath signs, and continue as the road narrows to become a stony track with a steady climb. Pass a pair of gates on either side of the track, with views to the left of Stockport, and of a white house with a fully glazed gable to the right. Continue on the track to reach Sandhills Lane at its junction with Ernocroft Lane.

Turn right for 20 yds to reach a footpath sign and stile on the left. Climb over this stile into a field. Stay close to a wall/fence on the right and climb 500 yds to reach a stile in the corner of the field, then 150 yds to reach a

further stile in the field corner, having passed an enclosed woodland to the right (this is a sanctuary for Brown Low, a Round Barrow ancient burial tumulus).

Cross this stile into a field and head towards a further stile, keeping close to the wall/fence on your left. Cross this stile and go 300 yds diagonally across the field towards an eroded earth mound with a stone wall/ fence on top. This area is known as Ludworth Intake, a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Cross the stile to the right of the mound, passing a small pond to the right. Cross the next field diagonally, heading 200 yds towards a stile next to a telegraph pole. Pause here to admire the view. The next stile should be visible from here, with pylons beyond. Cross this and head for a second smaller, newer pylon. From here walk downhill towards Higher Chisworth, with a metal farm gate in view. Cross the stile to the right of the gate then turn right up the road and continue to reach Hilltop. At the T junction turn right to head uphill for 150 yds, then turn left on to a gravel lane, with a sign for the “Old Cowshed” on the right, and “Moorside Barn” painted on the left wall of the lane entrance. After 600 yds there is a left-hand bend leading to the Old Cowshed. Don’t follow this round, but instead turn right on the bend into a grassy lane. At the end go through a metal gate/stile, and then through a further metal gate straight ahead.

Cross the field diagonally, keeping a large barn to your left. Reach a small ladder stile in the wall. Climb over this and follow a distinct path through a marshy field towards two metal farm gates, side by side. Cross the stile by the gate on the right. Walk across the field, with a high wall some distance on the right. Head towards the end of the high wall where there is a stone wall stile in poor condition.

Cross this stile with care, and stay left, towards farm buildings. Before reaching the farm there’s a stile to the right of a metal farm gate. Cross this to reach a stone

The Walk

track. Turn right and arrive at Pistol Farm and a road junction. Bear left and continue 330 yds to reach the second footpath signpost on the left. Turn left on to a rocky dirt track bending round to Ringstone Farm. Go between the farm buildings on the left and a disused small stone barn on your right. Continue downhill along the tarmac road to reach Hollinsmoor Road.

At the T junction turn right uphill to a small row of terraced houses on the right. Opposite these is the entrance to a lane to Hollins Farm. Cross the stile to the right of this lane entrance. Go diagonally and uphill across the field, then down to a gate in the left corner of the field to Newbarn Farm. Note: This is a rickety and heavy wooden gate with an electrified wire strung across some 2yds above it - take care.

Once through, go beyond the farmyard, with the farmhouse on the right. Turn left to reach a wooden farm gate and stone wall stile with a small mesh gate.

Go through this, taking care when stepping over a small length of plastic pipe protecting an electrified wire. Head uphill towards a telegraph pole and continue to a fence on the right. Cross a very ramshackle stile into a field.

Cross the field diagonally uphill a little, to a stile in the corner. Go diagonally across the next field to a further stile in the corner and enter a narrow enclosed path to Shiloh Road. On reaching the road turn left until after some 75yds there is a metal gate on the right with a footpath sign - pass through the gap by the left gate post.

Go across the field diagonally to reach a stone stile, and cross this. Go diagonally across the next field to reach two wooden posts. Head diagonally across the next field towards farm buildings. Climb over a stone stile, then turn right onto the lane. After 50 yds continue straight on an unmade track, ignoring a private driveway to Hambleton Farm on your right. Follow the lane and path uphill for around half a mile through several gates and fields - the tower of Mellor Church (St Thomas’s - a Grade 2 listed building) then comes into view. Return to the church car park.

For further information about our friendly and welcoming Club please visit our website - www.poyntonramblingclub.co.uk and learn more about our programme of walks, social events and walking holidays.

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Perfect Primulas The name primula comes from the Latin for “first” and the native Primrose (Primula vulgaris) is a herald of spring in many woodlands. There are many types of primrose, some common and easy and others rare and requiring special conditions. This month I’m going to focus on some I’ve found easy enough for most gardens provided you meet the general requirement for a moist soil and some shade from the hot sun.

Primulas can be easily raised from seed but do best from very fresh seed, collected as soon as (or even just before) the seed pods open and sown immediately. If you need to keep seed, then its best in a sealed jar in the fridge. The seed compost must not dry out and a humid atmosphere helps – cover the seed tray with a sheet of glass or a clear plastic bag. In the right conditions seed can germinate in three weeks or so.

after flowering. One of my favourite types is the Gold Lace Polyanthus with its yellow centre and gold-edged almost black petals.

Some of the most dramatic and easy to grow are the candelabra primulas with their multiple whorls of flowers along upright stems. There are many colours and hybrids to choose from including Bessiana (pink), Bulleyana (orange), pulverulenta (deep pink) and the dramatic Inverewe (burnt orange). These definitely need damp conditions and are traditionally grown next to streams and ponds or in woodland boggy areas. If allowed to seed, they will mix and produce plants in many colours.

Another favourite is the Drumstick Primula (P. denticulate) with its short flower stems topped with a ball of flowers in white, blue or pink. These tolerate slightly drier conditions but must not dry out completely if they are to do well.

Once the plants have clumped up it is best to divide them after flowering, or perhaps in early autumn in a cooler spell of weather. Dig up the clump and break it into individual rosettes. Shorten the leaves by about half to reduce water loss. Replant or pot up the small plants and keep moist and shaded while they get established.

There are lots of British native Primulas, including the woodland Primrose. The Cowslip (Primula veris) is one of the most accommodating, even growing on dry, sunny banks and seedling around to form large colonies naturalised in grass. Hybrids of these natives gave us the Polyanthas – well-loved bedding plants that are nonetheless perennial flowering every year if divided

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Primulas can be subject to a few pests and by far the most devastating is vine weevil which seems to have a special liking for fleshy roots. Apart from that most gardeners will find primulas easy to grow and trouble free.

Janet and I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell by mail order and at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season.

Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Locally we will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Bramall Hall, on Sunday 7 April 2019 and at Adlington Hall, Macclesfield on Sunday 12 May 2019. We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

HOW PCDS CAN TRANSFORM YOUR GARDEN It started out as a simple idea, but things never stay simple for very long – PCDS is a great example of this!

We started out as A1 Superkleen, mainly solving issues some customers had with flooded gardens. Our background was in drainage, both commercial and domestic, and we reinvented a little-used traditional practice, namely installing French drains in gardens.

Although popular in agriculture they seem rarely used in domestic gardens. However, when United Utilities began clearing drains for free, we were left with very little work and a bleak future.

contractors were getting the opportunity to do the fun part - installing patios, paving, flags and gravel and re-turfing or installing artificial turf.

So began a long and steep learning curve over a four-year period, which brings us to now when we are offering that final stage in your garden makeover!

We have three local teams, all experts and qualified in a variety of aspects of landscaping. All are dedicated to providing a first-class service from the vehicles they drive, to the support from our sales team and operations team.

At PCDS, we are all working together with a single aim - to provide you, the customer, with a quick and tidy completed job. The right way is not always the easy way, and this is always uppermost in our minds when we are advising you.

So, with the choice of giving up or trying something new, we rebranded ourselves as Pure Clean Drainage Solutions (PCDS) and arranged some advertising in INSIDE Magazines. At the time this was something of a shot in the dark, but thankfully the phone began to ring, and we quickly realised that there really was a future in drainage - land drainage.

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inside guide

march - april 2019

selected events in your area

Friday 1 March

Thurs 7 & Fri 8 March

Murder in the Big Top. Murder Mystery Evening. Why not join us for a night of Murder Mystery Fun at the Forum Theatre…

Watch the action, quiz the characters and solve the murder!

Tickets: £10 24hr Box Office 0333 666 3366 www.theforumtheatre.co.uk The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4EA 7.30pm

Magic of the Musicals Jr. Join the members of NK Theatre Arts as our young performers lead you down to the heart of Broadway and London’s West End with a brilliant review of the very best musicals on stage today! Fantastic Show in a Cabaret Lay out with bar open throughout the evening. 24hr Box Office 0333 666 3366 www.theforumtheatre.co.uk Tickets: £10/£8 The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4EA 7.30pm

Saturday 2 March Hazel Grove Musical Festival Junior Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Choral classes.

Saturday 9 March is the Winners’ Concert – not to be missed!

Monday 4 March Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz £7 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane, SK6 8DR 8pm

Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 March The next production from award winning TEMPO will be 42nd Street. For more information and tickets go to www.tempotheatre.com or www.facebook.com/ tempoyouthmt, or call 07969 176148 Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure Centre 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm

Wednesday 6 to Saturday 9 March Entertaining Angels. A funny, poignant and genuine though provoking play by Richard Everett Box office 0161 302 2302 Brookdale Club and Theatre, Bramhall 7.45pm

Thursday 7 March Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits. For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members.

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

Saturday 9 March Messy Church. A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and a meal together. For further information call Revd Canon Janet Parker on 01663 764519 St Thomas’ Church, High Lane 3.30pm-5.30pm

Saturday 9 March Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society Coffee Morning - with the usual plants, cakes, coffee and of course plenty of chat!

High Lane Village Hall 10am to 12noon

Monday 11 March Disley and District Probus Club Everyone is welcome. Meeting on how Air Traffic Controlling at Manchester airport keeps us all safe whether in the air or on the ground. Please contact Alan Hearsum 01433 621546 or email alanhearsum@btinternet.com Disley Community centre 10.15am to 12.15pm

Tuesday 12 March East Cheshire Association of National Trust Lecture – They should have asked me husband!

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Wednesday 13 March The Arts Society North East Cheshire After Magna Carta by Dr Jonathan Foyle, writer, broadcaster and historian. The document of Magna Carta in 1215 had consequences for the designs of the great early Gothic cathedrals then rising across the nation, which were subject to many revisions. The speaker’s recent research contributes to new thinking on what these changes represented. To attend as a visitor please contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk Brookdale, Bramhall 10.30am with coffee from 9.45am Continued over

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Thursday 14 March

Monday 18 March

St Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum Ben Alexander “Who Wrote Shakespeare’s Sonnets?”

St Thomas’ Church Hall, Buxton Road, High Lane 2.15pm

Silk-n-Threads Dionne Swift internationally renowned Textile Artist is giving a talk called (Establishing Rhythm). All invited, £5 including tea and biscuits.

For further information contact Beryl Wood 0161 336 5847 St Martins Church Hall (behind the church) Brabyns Brow, Marple 1.30pm to 4pm

Thursday 14 March St. Patrick themed Coffee Morning with Raffle, Bring and Buy etc. £1 entry includes refreshments.

Windlehurst Methodist Church, High Lane 10.30am to 12.30pm

Friday 15 March Stockport Historical Society “Still Leaning on a Lamp-post” by Mr Brian Hallworth.

Visitors very welcome Admission £3.

Further information from Tony Nightingale 0161 440 0570.

Stockport Sunday School, Nangreave Road, SK2 6DQ (Next to Aquinas College) 7.45pm

Saturday 16 March Dovedale Singers 60th Anniversary Celebratory Concert Tickets £6 including refreshments available from members or pay on the door. thedovedalesingers.org Marple United Reformed Church, 7.30pm

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Monday 18 March Hazel Grove Townswomen’s Guild Mrs Barbara Brooks will speak on Canada For details call the Secretary on 0161 483 9559 Hazel Grove Civic Hall, London Road, Hazel Grove 1.30pm

Thursday 21 March Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Life on the Seashore by Hugh Jones Visitors very welcome £4 Further information from Chairman, David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Friday 22 March The Zelkova Quartet will play a programme of music by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Winners of the 2017 St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition, this Manchester-based group has established a reputation as one of the UK’s up-and-coming string quartets. Tickets from the Church Office (0161 439 1204), Thrift Shop, Simply Books (228 Moss Lane) and at the door. £11 and £9 (concession), includes refreshments. Under 18s free.

Bramhall Methodist Church 7.30pm Continued over

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Saturday 23 March

Sunday 31 March

Table Top Sale Stalls will include toys, books, jewellery, crafts, bric a brac, clothes etc Refreshments available. Free car park next to the church.

Short Street URC, Hazel Grove St SK7 4AD 10am to 12.30pm

St George’s Singers perform Bach Mass in B minor Tickets £16/14 concessions/7 students and children/ group discounts from the ticket secretary on 01663 764012, email tickets@st-georges-singers.org.uk or online www.st-georges-singers.org.uk.

Coach transport is available from Poynton and Hazel Grove.

Gorton Monastery, Manchester 7.30pm

Monday 25 March Disley and District Probus Club. Everyone is welcome A talk on the Russian Revolution.

Please contact Alan Hearsum 01433 621546 or email alanhearsum@btinternet.com Disley Community centre 10.15am-12.15pm

Weds 27 to Sat 30 March NK Theatre Arts presents Grease The blockbuster smash hit musical Grease hits the Forum Theatre this March. The show is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950s pop culture and all those unforgettable songs from the hit movie. Come along and join Danny and Sandy, along with those groovy T-Birds, sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High for this high octane Rock’n’Roll party.

Tickets: £15/£12 24hr Box Office 0333 666 3366 www.theforumtheatre.co.uk The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA 7.30pm (Sat matinee 2pm)

Saturday 30 March Stockport International Young Musician Competition Stockport Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Philip Ellis We are looking forward to an evening of three well-known concertos played by three stunning young musicians in the final of our 2019 event. Details of the finalists will be available on the website after the semi-final in mid-February www.siymc.co.uk and www.stockportsymphony.co.uk Tickets available at box office, online or on the door. Free car parking available 4pm to midnight Stockport Town Hall 7.30pm

Saturday 30 March Hazel Grove Orchestra Concert Programme: Borodin - In the Steppes of Central Asia Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 with soloist Michael Vernon (Violin) Dvorak - Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op.70 Admission £8 accompanied children under 12 are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tel: 0161 449 7347 www.hazelgroveorchestra.co.uk, email: hazelgroveorch@gmail.com Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove, SK7 4JQ 7.30pm

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Monday 1 April Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz £7 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane SK6 8DR 8pm

Thursday 4 April Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Butterflies of the Philippines by Peter Hardy Visitors very welcome £4 Further information from Chairman, David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Thursday 4 April Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits.

For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members.

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

Thursday 4 April Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society.

Evening Talk - James Ellson, a local small holder, is coming to provide us with all the information we need to become more self-sufficient. With his inspirational and highly informative presentation ‘15 Steps to Self Sufficiency. Tickets available on the door £4 (includes refreshments).

Disley Community Centre, doors open 7pm talk starts at 7.15pm

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Sunday 7 April

Friday 12 April

Plant Hunters’ Fair Fund Raising Event for special projects at the Hall: £2 Entry to Plant Fair Details at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, off Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3NX 11am to 4pm

Stockport Historical Society “Move, Teach, Inspire” - How the National Trust interprets historical research.

by Dr Benjamin Wilcock. Visitors very welcome Admission £3.

Further information from Tony Nightingale 0161-440 0570.

Stockport Sunday School, Nangreave Road, SK2 6DQ (Next to Aquinas College) 7.45pm

Monday 8 April Disley and District Probus Club Everyone is welcome An experience of “Have a guitar will travel”.

Please contact Alan Hearsum 01433 621546 or email alanhearsum@btinternet.com Disley Community centre 10.15am to 12.15pm

Saturday 13 April

Tuesday 9 April

Monday 15 April

East Cheshire Association of the National Trust Lecture – The Riverlands Project with Christopher O Widger Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Wednesday 10 April The Arts Society North East Cheshire Food and Art Through the Ages by Tasha Marks, food historian and artist. A whistle-stop tour of the history of food as artistic medium; starting with 16th century sugar sculpture and venturing all the way up to 3D dessert printing and beyond. This exploration into the realms of dessert as spectacle includes accompanying edible examples to illustrate and enhance the historic subject. Potential new members are welcome. To attend as a visitor please contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk The Brookdale, Bramhall 10:30am with coffee from 9:45am

Thursday 11 April St Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum Sheila Dale “The Eddie Stobart Story.”

St Thomas’ Church Hall, Buxton Road, High Lane at 2.15pm

Messy Church A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and a meal together.

For further information call Revd Canon Janet Parker on 01663 764519 St Thomas’ Church, High Lane 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Hazel Grove Townswomen’s Guild Mrs Barbara Brooks will speak on Canada For details call the Secretary on 0161 483 9559 Hazel Grove Civic Hall, London Road, Hazel Grove 1.30pm

Friday 19 April Harmony ’96 Annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, Conductor Angela Rowley. £5 on the door, for more information ring 0161 440 9091 All proceeds to Rowley Projects sponsoring university students in Kenya www.rowleyprojects.com Bramhall Baptist Church, Woodford Road, SK7 2PB 7pm

Monday 29 April – Saturday 4 May Sweet Charity A musical capturing the rhythm and fun of the 1960’s.

Includes the show stopping hit ‘Big Spender’ Box office 0161 302 2302 Brookdale Club and Theatre, Bramhall 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.15pm

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Answers: icing sugar, plate, cream, sponge, tea pot, jam Extra letter answer: coffee

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

Monday High Lane Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Term time only. High Lane Village Hall. Contact Sarah on 01625 268 301 for more information.

Story Time 11-11.30am High Lane Library. Contact 0161 217 6009 for more information.

St. Thomas’ Children’s Choir 5.45-6.30pm St. Thomas’ Church, High Lane. The choir is completely free and will help children to learn to sing and how to read music. We will sing a wide variety of music and songs; children’s music, pop songs, show songs and some sacred music.

Tuesday

For more information please contact marc.hall@me.com

Parents & Tots 9 - 11.15am Term time only. St Thomas’ Church, High Lane. A chance for all parents/carers to meet other carers in a safe environment – lots to do and refreshments provided. £1 per adult and up to two children. Contact Rev. Janet Parker on 01663 764519

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Story Time 11am Hazel Grove Library. Stories, rhymes and songs followed by some colouring. Contact 0161 217 6009.

Playtime Toddler Group 1-2.30pm Term time only. Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Rd, Offerton. Lots of toys and room to play, song and snack time plus craft activities. Free of charge but donations welcome. Contact Sharon 07843094039.

Wednesday Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11am Term time only. Brookside Primary School, High Lane. £2 for one adult and child, £1 per extra child, price includes a snack.

Contact 01663 308 008 for more information.

Sing & Sign Opportunity Group 9.30-11.30am Independent Options, 67 Chester Road. Especially for children with additional needs/learning disabilities, this session encourages children to start to use speech, or gives them signs if difficult. £4 per child. Book into the session on 0161 482 7933.

Norbury Toddler Group 10 - 11.30am Term time only. Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove. Cost £2 (includes a drink and biscuits). Please phone before to ensure there are spaces. Contact Cath on 0161 487 2390 or email cath.downs@norburychurch.org.uk www. norburychurch.org.uk

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Story Time 2pm Great Moor Library, Gladstone Street. Stories, rhymes and songs followed by some colouring. Contact 0161 217 6009.

Norbury Toddler Group 10 - 11.30am Term time only. Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove. Cost £2 (includes a drink and biscuits). Please phone before to ensure there are spaces. Contact Cath on 0161 487 2390 or email cath. downs@norburychurch.org.uk www. norburychurch.org.uk Sensory Stories 9.30-11.30am Preschool group offering interactive story time for children with additional needs and their siblings.Independent Options, 67 Chester Road. £4 per session.To book on the session email Sam on swalsh@independentoptions.org.uk or ring 0161 4566502.

Friday Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Independent Options, 67 Chester Road. £2 for one child, £1 per additional child. Book into the session on 0161 482 7933.

Wesley Street Stay & Play 9.45-11.30am Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street.

Contact Kelly Heath on 07530 460 087

saturday Messy Church 3.30pm-5pm, 2nd Saturday of every month A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and meal together.

St Thomas’ Church, High Lane. For further information call: Canon Janet Parker 01663 764519.

Weekly Baby Splash Life Leisure Hazel Grove. Call 0161 439 5221 for lesson details.

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

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useful numbers Churches Norbury Parish Church Hazel Grove Methodist Church St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Hazel Grove Baptist Church St George’s Parish Church, Stockport Short Street United Reformed Church Parish Church of St Thomas, High Lane Windlehurst Methodist Church

Schools 0161 483 6325 0161 483 0150 0161 483 3476 0161 487 3708 0161 480 2453 0161 285 5229 01663 764519 0161 483 3706

Hazel Grove High School Hazel Grove Primary & Infant School Norbury Hall Primary School Moorfield Junior & Infant School St Peters R.C Primary School Torkington Primary School St Simons Catholic Primary Brookside Primary School High Lane Primary School

0161 483 6222 0161 426 5250 0161 426 9292 0161 426 9777 01663 762222

Police

Doctors Beech House Medical Practice Springfield Surgery Haider Medical Centre Dean Lane Medical High Lane Medical Centre

Hospitals Stepping Hill Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

0161 483 1010 111

Leisure Centre Hazel Grove Leisure Centre Life Leisure Hazel Grove

0161 456 3467 0161 439 5221

Libraries Hazel Grove Library High Lane Library

0161 217 6009 0161 217 6009

Local Government Stockport MBC

0161 480 4949

0161 456 4888 0161 483 3699 0161 483 1786 0161 483 4521 0161 483 2431 0161 483 2188 0161 483 9696 01663 763943 01663 762378

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Utilities Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water- Faults, United Utilities Environment Agency Floodline

105 0800 111 999 0345 672 3723 0345 988 1188

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

0800 917 7650 020 7403 0888 03444 111 444 0800 1111 0800 555111 118 500 0300 222 1122 0300 1234999 116 123 0161 477 6344

Travel Bus & Train Times National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

0871 200 2233 0345 748 4950 0808 169 7030

Post Offices Hazel Grove Post Office Fiveways Parade Post Office High Lane Post Office

0161 483 2332 0345 611 2970 01663 766877

pharmacies Peak Pharmacy, High Lane Scorah Chemists, Hazel Grove

01663 762235 01625 872267

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classified index ADULT EDUCATION Aquinas College

ELECTRICIANS 32

BATHROOMS Hazel Grove Bathroom Centre

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BUILDERS Coppice Joinery & Building

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Whitehall Builders Ltd

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BUILDING SOCIETIES Vernon Building Society

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Mr Soot

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CHURCHES Churches Together

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church

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The Forum Theatre

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Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

More Than Loft Ladders

OSTEOPATHS

Adlington Memorial Park Back Cover

Hazel Grove Osteopaths

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PATIOS Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

FURNITURE All In Stone

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Uniquely Chic

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Robinsons Garden Maintenance

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Streetwise Garden Services

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Carrington Doors

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HEARING SERVICES Cheshire Hearing Centre

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KITCHENS Dream Doors Matt Finish

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Abstract Roofing Services

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SECURITY City Lock & Safe

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SOLICITORS Manners Pimblett

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STAIR RENOVATIONS The Stair Shop

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TREE SERVICES Swift Tree Services

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear

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The Window Repair Centre

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

City Lock & Safe

LOFT LADDERS 18

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LAWN CARE

CHILDCARE Stepping Stones Nursery

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Safeclean

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