Inside Hazel Grove & High Lane Issue 72

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Hello everyone, and welcome to our latest little magazine, lovingly crafted by this Claire, ‘the other Clare’ and Bob, our graphic designer who just happens to live on the Wirral. The wonders of technology now mean we can work from pretty much anywhere!

My main message this month is to say a big thank you to you, the readers, the editorial contributors and, importantly, the many businesses that advertise with us. The support of local businesses means we can get many thousands of magazines printed and delivered every month at no charge to the reader, as we have been doing for 14 years now.

INSIDE Magazines is a truly local and independent business and we are proud to say we have become a well-read and well-respected source of local information, with a loyal community following. We work hard to offer a variety of articles to engage our readers alongside lots of useful dates and information, so readers keep their magazines for longer.

If you’d like your business to feature in INSIDE, please get in touch to see how we can help. We’re very friendly and there’s no hard sell!

What’s INSIDE this month 4 best of british 7 simply books book club choice 8 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 11 charlie chaplin’s stockport 16 inside people 19 Puzzles 20 not so humble umbels 23 eat the rainbow 24 The Walk 26 A Man for All Seas 29 In Touch 32 Children’s Activities 35 just 4 kids

36 INSIDE Guide 40 adventure holidays 43 NGS Gardens galore 44 Puzzle Solutions

45 Useful Numbers 46 Classified Index 4

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best of british Hazel Grove Carnival is back, on Saturday 13 July, with the theme Best of British. The parade starts at 12 noon.

These photos are a great reminder of the fantastic weather we had last year for this brilliant community event.

Field events start at 10am with all the usual fun and entertainment including live music from Imagine FM, a funfair, inflatables, market stalls and donkey rides.

The food court will be offering gorgeous food and drink from around the world. With a licensed bar and more local live bands and acts there will be plenty going on!

Pawz R Uz are hosting the Dog Show, starting at 3pm.

Also, this year there will be a charity bike ride from Holyhead in Anglesey to Hazel Grove, raising funds for the Stepping Hill Endoscopy unit. The bikers will be crossing the finish line on carnival day.

Visit www.hazelgrovecarnival.co.uk for more information.

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All photos by Jake Taylor.

simply books book club choice My first choice is All Among The Barley by Melissa Harrison.

This is a beautifully observed story set deep in the English countryside during the inter-war years. The Great War casts a long shadow over both those who went to fight and those who stayed at home – the novel also foreshadows what is yet to come and the irreversible changes which are underway in a traditional farming community.

The story is told through the eyes of Edie Mather, looking back at her younger 14-year-old self as she was in the Autumn of 1933.

When charismatic and outspoken Constance FitzAllen arrives from London to write abut fading rural traditions, she shows an interest in Edie, showing her kindness she has never known before. But is this (unsettling) older woman quite what she seems?

This is an absorbing portrait of a lost way of life with wonderfully detailed descriptions of the land and nature woven into a gripping plot which also tackles some of the great themes of English life – class division, patriarchy, folklore and the rise of an insidious kind of fascism.

I am a huge fan of Kate Atkinson and our readers have all enjoyed her previous two novels Life After Life and A God In Ruins – both of which include storylines which explore the impact of the Second World War on those who experienced and survived it. Kate’s new book Transcription is also a period novel – on this occasion a story of wartime espionage. It’s 1940 and 18-year-old Juliet Armstrong is recruited to work for MI5 and tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathisers. With the war over, Juliet presumes the events of those years are relegated to history. Ten years later, now a producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past and she feels herself once more under threat.

This is an intricate and compelling story with the thrill of espionage and the twists and turns of a mystery and all told with the wit, pace and verve which makes a new Kate Atkinson book such a treat!

And for the children…it’s 30 years since the first Percy The Park Keeper book was published and in celebration of this anniversary author/ illustrator Nick Butterworth has created a delightful new Percy story: One Springy Day. Percy and his animal friends are playing hideand-seek in the park. The fox has found a great hiding place in Percy’s workshop but, when he falls into a pot of Very Strong Glue, he finds himself in a very sticky situation! Is there anything his friends can do to help? This is a beautifully illustrated story told with Nick’s customary charm and humour.

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

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Diary of a geeky knitter Just when I think I’ve been chugging along with all the crafts and hobbies that I could ever be content with, I stumble across something more! Or two more things even...but that is part of the beauty of knowing what you are interested in and being open to new and fun experiences. I can’t imagine I will ever be bored, if only I was at the age I could retire and enjoy them all fully right now!

Earlier this month, I finally plucked up the courage to submit an article to an online hub for (nerdy) film, tv, and more entertainment, and I was delighted to have that article accepted! If you’re not a fan of Pokemon, or in fact even aware of what that is, don’t worry yourself with the content of the article. I can still brag a little! The fact is, it’s a website that I’ve admired for a long time and really fancied writing for.

I’ve written before about making sure you step out of your comfort zone to push your boundaries and enjoy new experiences. Life’s too short to waste these chances and opportunities to enjoy your interests to new levels, so don’t be afraid to be selective in what you pursue - enjoy what you do every day, as much as you can.

I’m writing this not long after having come home from the second pleasant surprise and creative experience I introduced at the top of this article. The Hat Works in Stockport ran a ‘Drinks & Drawing’ event in midJune, in which a life drawing class based around their extensive collection of fascinating hats was held; and

a bar that sold exceptionally good and well-priced wine was open. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and something completely different to what I usually do in an evening (read ‘knit and watch tv’). I confess that I was a little disappointed to find out that the models were in fact fully dressed (I amused myself with the thought of traditional life drawing models in naught but an historical head piece) but it was fun to challenge myself with a new craft. Even if my talent steadily deteriorated the more wine I consumed, it seemed like that was half the fun! What are hobbies, if not a bit of fun and escape from the everyday?

If you want to take a look at the website I now write for, check out www.whatculture.com - fans of Disney and Marvel, I promise you this will be your new favourite website! And keep an eye out on www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/hat-works for future events that could broaden your horizons too.

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

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Charlie Chaplin in Stockport Throughout the 1920s and early ‘30s there was nobody more famous than Charlie Chaplin, and his Little Tramp persona is still arguably the most iconic figure in the history of cinema. What’s not so well-known is the fact that he once trod the boards at Stockport’s Theatre Royal & Opera House on St Petersgate.

The ‘once’ actually refers to one-week’s engagement and Chaplin’s performances took place during the week-commencing 16 November 1903. Chaplin was only 14-years-old at the time and he was appearing in Charles A. Frohman’s Northern Company’s touring production of Arthur Conan Doyle’s and William C. Gillette’s co-written stage play ‘Sherlock Holmes’ (subtitled ‘The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner’), with H A Saintsbury as the eponymous detective.

professionally a few years earlier as one of the Eight Lancashire Lads, a popular troupe of clog dancers, but this later role meant proper acting where he had to learn a script and work with established actors.

During the tour Chaplin, as the youngest member of the company, was placed under the wing of Mr Tom Green, the stage carpenter, and his supposed wife, the wardrobe mistress, who the teenager would share digs with. The carpenter’s ‘wife’ was actually called Miss Edith Scales and years later, in 1931, she recounted the tale of how, on the Monday when they were appearing in Stockport – the week after the play was staged at another Theatre Royal in Ashton-under-Lyne – she and Chaplin were ordered to appear in court in Ashton following a fracas that took place the previous Tuesday.

The story goes that while they were lodging with Mrs Emma Greenwood on Cavendish Street, a local chimney-sweep by the name of Robert Birkett, on his way home from the pub completely sozzled, tried to throttle Mrs Greenwood when she refused to pay him after he attempted to over-charge her for helping to put out a fire in her chimney. Miss Scales remembered how she was resting in her room when Chaplin rushed in and woke her up, explaining that they were being attacked by an irate chimney-sweep. When Edith ran downstairs, she found Mrs Greenwood trying to forcibly remove Birkett from her house, ably assisted by young Charlie who was threatening him with a poker.

Charlie played pageboy Billy in a notable supporting role that first brought his acting skills to the attention of the theatre-going public, and his scene-stealing performances won him a number of favourable reviews. Chaplin had previously performed on stage

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After the respective testimonies of Mrs Greenwood, Miss Scales and Chaplin (the news report of the case in the Ashton-under-Lyne Reporter had his name down erroneously as ‘Charles Chapman’), Mr Birkett was found guilty and sentenced to three months in jail, which was presumably enough time to sober up. Miss Scales later recalled, ‘Charlie first went into the witness box, but no one could understand his cockney accent.

The sergeant kept touching him on the shoulder saying, “Will you speak a little more clearly please?” But Charlie was very excited and indignant about the man kicking the landlady. After a lot of fun, he [eventually] got his story out and the man was sent to prison.’

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Life wasn’t always so eventful on the road for young Charlie though. Without having anyone of a similar age in the company to spend time with and worried about the health of his mother, who had earlier that year been admitted into a mental asylum back in London, Chaplin quickly became homesick and later recollected in his memoirs: ‘I began to grow melancholy. Arriving in northern towns on a Sunday night, hearing the doleful clanging of church bells as I walked the darkened main street, added little comfort to my loneliness.’ Reading this, one can easily imagine the lonely figure of the teenaged Chaplin strolling passed St. Peter’s Church – the town’s second oldest parish church, directly opposite the theatre, which still stands there today – with the church bells ringing in his ears.

Despite these pensive recollections, as a big fan of the Little Tramp, as well as adopted Stopfordian, I find it pleasing to know that the great Charlie Chaplin performed on stage in the town all those years ago.

inside people Paul Bowen

Dr Paul Bowen was born in Plymouth in December 1975 and attended Kingsbridge school in Devon until he was 18, when he went to Nottingham University to read medicine for five years. After gaining his degree, Paul completed his Hospital and General Practice training in Lincolnshire for a further four years.

He moved to Cheshire working as a GP in Macclesfield and in 2006 became a partner in the McIlvride practice in Poynton. Paul was Chairman of the Eastern Cheshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Group from 2012 to 2019 and was appointed Medical Director of the newly formed Middlewood Partnership this year.

The Middlewood Partnership is a merger of four independent GP practices in Bollington, Disley and Poynton, to form a new partnership that will serve 33,000 patients in four surgeries. The partnership plans to retain the best of the old system with exciting opportunities for new services. The driving force behind the merger is to improve care and access, whilst addressing the threats facing GPs if they don’t work together. Paul is excited about the possibilities.

“This is the way that GP practices will develop in the future. We will maintain and build the continuity and responsiveness valued by our patients but move health care into the 21st Century by developing new roles such as clinical pharmacists and specialist nurses. We will use IT and the wider multi-disciplinary team to meet need beyond the traditional ten-minute appointment.” Paul believes this will improve patient experience, offering a range of existing and new services from each of the four bases. From summer, the partnership plans to run online, immediate digital triage and consultation advice every

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weekday. It is the future of general practice Paul feels; improved choice offering a range of clinicians, locations and times and methods of consultation including face to face, telephone email and eventually Skype.

General Practice is changing rapidly, Paul thinks, and developments like the new partnership will soon be the norm. “I’m really pleased to be a part of this innovation which will bring improved services to our patients.”

Paul is married to Sarah Oliver who is also a GP and they have two children, a girl of ten and a boy of eight. When he escapes from the long hours of general practice, Paul is a keen cyclist and a “wild” swimmer who swims in isolated tarns or along deserted stretches of coastline. He is also a keen hillwalker and enjoys stand up paddle boarding (windsurfing without the sail!) He relaxes by playing piano or guitar or listening to Elbow, a Manchester band. He also likes cooking, especially baking and is an avid watcher of horror movies.

Paul likes people with a sense of humour who don’t take the world too seriously and dislikes people who take things for granted.

If he has a regret it is that he didn’t travel more when he was young. Although he travelled widely in Central and Southern America and currently holidays with the family in Scandinavia, he wishes he had spent longer exploring other parts of the world.

His ambition is to continue doing what he loves, working as a community GP. His aspirations are for his childrenthat they will enjoy the opportunities that he had in a safe world.

Paul’s hero is Michael Palin someone whose humour, kindness and interest in people he readily tries to emulate. If he hadn’t been a GP, Paul would have liked to work in a creative industry like film, as a location scout or a casting director.

Last word from Paul We have a wonderful National Health Service which is at risk and under many pressures. I feel privileged to work in it and believe everyone should value the service and not take it for granted.

by Ed Blundell

quick crossword Across 1 Noise a frog makes (5) 4 Devoted, obedient (7) 8 Left on a plate (food) (7) 9 More timid (5) 10 Trust, have faith in (7) 12 Momentary slip (5) 14 Beset, over-burdened (4-7) 18 Artist’s stand (5) 19 _______ Crowe, actor (7) 21 Android, cyborg (5) 23 Vacation (7) 24 Defamation, smear (7) 25 Amendment, clause (5)

down 1 Plump, porky (6) 2 Inundates, floods (9) 3 _____ Hopkins, right-wing columnist (5) 4 Burrow, hideaway (3) 5 Brawls, skirmishes (7) 6 Take wing (3) 7 Pantry, food cupboard (6) 11 Mistake (5) 13 Imagined, made-up (9) 15 Watered down (7) 16 Detritus, rubble (6) 17 Actor, performer (6) 20 Pertaining to the sun (5) 22 Feathery scarf (3) 23 Female pronoun (3)

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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Not so Humble Umbels Brilliant white cow parsley lining our roadsides in late spring is totally evocative of the British countryside. If you look closely at the flower heads you will see they are shaped like umbrellas and this is where the name for this type of plant comes from: Umbels.

Radiating from each head are numerous spokes each ending in a cluster of tiny flowers, building up the impressive, yet light and airy, heads of bloom. Cow parsley and its relatives may be common wild flowers but there are many varieties cultivated for the garden and white isn’t the only colour!

I often refer to one umbel as the noisiest flower in the garden and this is the Himalayan Milk Parsley (Selinum wallichianum) because of the intense “buzz” of insects visiting the flowers in September, especially bees and hoverflies. The very large heads of white flowers erupting from the top of 3ft red stems are irresistible to insects.

Not all umbels are immediately obvious as such on first look. Astrantias (Masterwort) and Eryngiums (Sea Holly) are two such where the ribs of the umbrellas are very short and the flowerheads form a tight, coneshaped flower looking quite like a thistle. Much of the showiness and colour comes from elongated bracts below the flowers that do the job of petals.

On Sea Hollies the bracts are usually hard and spiky and very often silver or blue taking on a metallic sheen.

Of varieties like Planum even the flower stems become metallic blue.

Astrantias likewise have large bracts acting like petals but on these they are papery, almost like everlasting flowers. Astrantias come in all shades of white, pink and ruby red and often include a touch of green in the flower as well. They prefer a moist soil in slight shade and here they will bloom through the summer. In dry soils they will stop flowering in mid-summer and will need to be cut back hard to encourage more flowers in late summer. Seedlings will vary in colour but often produce very nice plants.

Even the humble cow parsley (Anthriscus) has garden worthy varieties like the bronze-leaved “Ravenswing” or the golden “Going for Gold”. More choice than these is the dainty Pimpinella, also known as Queen Anne’s Lace because of the appearance of the heads of white flowers. The variety Rosea has pale pink flowers and is low growing.

Umbels tend to be quite tough and hardy and generally have a long tap root (like a carrot or parsnip, which are also umbels) and so do best planted in the ground and in reasonably deep soil. Umbels are best grown from seed rather than trying to divide the plants. For all umbels the seed must be fresh, and it won’t store from year to year. Some require a winter’s cold before they will germinate.

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by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

Umbels are dramatic, architectural plants that will grace any garden, there’s nothing humble about umbels!

Janet and I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We will be at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere CW8 2HS on Sunday 18 August (£3 for garden & fair entry) and at the Dorothy Clive Garden, TF9 4EU (4 miles south of Bridgemere) on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August (£4 for garden & fair entry). We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

eat the rainbow Many people are becoming vegetarian thanks to an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates both the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet. Others are just reducing their intake of red meat.

Either way, the net effect is a healthy one as it leaves more room on your plate to fill up with an array of delicious vegetables and fruits; and the more colourful your plate of food, the more nutrients you will be consuming.

Vegetarians often seem to have loads of energy!

Whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables are high in complex carbohydrates, so they supply the body with plenty of energising fuel. These, along with all those delicious pulses, are also jam-packed with fibre. They fill you up, so you are less likely to over-eat and you are unlikely to become constipated as the combination of lots of fibre and plenty of water should keep everything moving nicely!

An estimated 70 percent of all diseases, including onethird of all cancers, are related to diet. A vegetarian diet can reduce the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Then there’s the environment to consider. A plant-based diet is environmentally friendly. Much of the grain we grow is fed to animals raised for slaughter. As a rough guide it takes 2,500 gallons of water, 5.5kg of grain, nearly 16kg of topsoil and the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol, to produce one pound of beef! A vegetarian diet can sustain many more people, so is a more efficient use of resources.

At the same time, it can increase bone strength; if your bloodstream lacks calcium, your body can leach it from existing bone, resulting in your skeleton gradually becoming porous and losing strength. Although you can take supplements, it’s better to obtain calcium from your diet because food also supplies other nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D, that are necessary for the body to be able to absorb and make use of calcium. Even if you have to, or prefer to avoid dairy, beans, tofu, plant-based milks like soy, oat, rice or almond, and dark green vegetables such as broccoli, and kale are all rich in calcium.

For anyone going through the menopause, you can really help to stave off the symptoms by upping your intake of vegetables and fruits, many of which are rich in phytoestrogens, the plant-based chemical compounds that mimic the behaviour of oestrogen. Soy is a very abundant natural source of phytoestrogens, but they are also found in apples, beets, cherries, dates, garlic, olives, plums, raspberries, squash and sweet potatoes.

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Finally, a vegetarian diet is cheaper. Eating vegetables, grains and fruits in place of beef, chicken and fish could cut individual food bills by an average of £500 per year.

If you are thinking about incorporating more vegetarian meals into your diet, there’s no need to rush out and buy cookbooks (although there are lots of fabulous ones available) or scratch your head wondering what to make every day. For simple ways to include more plant-based foods into your diet, it’s really easy to get inspiration from online recipes and blogs - my current ‘food heroes’ are Dale Pinnock www.themedicinalchef.co.uk and Dr Rupy Aujla www.thedoctorskitchen.com You don’t have to go 100% vegetarian overnight, but just by cutting back on the number of meat portions you eat in a week or month, and introducing a wide variety of delicious vegetables, you could be on the way to a healthier, happier you!

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CIRCULAR WALK FROM TADDINGTON VIA MONYASH Walk description: A 4 to 5-hour circular walk in the Derbyshire Peak District, through mainly farmland, taking in some attractive villages and the substantial ruins of a former 19th century lead mine.

The walk has two shortish climbs and one fairly steep descent. The paths are clearly evident for the most part, with a lot of mainly stone stiles.

Distance: 10.5 miles Map: White Peak OL24 Start: The village of Taddington, past Buxton, and a short distance off the A6. Near the church in Taddington (Grid Reference SK 142711) is a suitable place to park.

There is more on road parking in the village, but please be considerate to residents.

We set off downhill through the village as far as a fork in the road with a large signpost “Town End.” We took the right fork and continued to One Day Cottage. We followed the signpost on the immediate right and went along an overgrown path between walls. After 100 metres or so the main path bears left and starts to climb gently. The path is shaded by trees with a pleasant view of the countryside on the left. We came to a T Junction and turned to the left again but keeping in the same eastward direction.

We finally reached yet another T Junction with a tarmac road, we turned right along it for a kilometre or so.

There is no traffic as it is just a farm lane. We passed Over Wheal Farm on our left and the lane dips down

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by FJA Smith, Poynton Rambling Club

under some trees where there is often a puddle.

A hundred metres beyond is a farm gate on the left with a finger post. We went through it and headed south easterly. The path is unclear at this point but the Magpie Mine is visible and this is the next destination.

The stile out of the field is near the far corner and the path goes down steeply into Deep Dale (the distinct path on the opposite slope is helpful for your direction).

At the bottom, there is a stone stile and we began the sharp climb up the other side.

At the top we passed over another stile and continued straight ahead to a farm gate. There are a series of gates, all in the same direction, until we arrived at Johnson lane - a proper road, where we turned left into Sheldon. Our objective was the Magpie Mine, from where lead was extracted in the 19th century. Once in Sheldon, we proceeded downhill, but before getting to the pub there are two paths on the right-hand side leading to the mine – either will do. We took the second, going over a close succession of three stiles before bearing half right. It is hard to miss the way to the mine, and the last two fields are crossed diagonally in a southerly direction. The last stile takes you into the rough ground around the mine buildings, and this is a good place to stop for a break.

From the mine buildings we turned right (westwards) over a stile and across rough ground to another stile, working our way to the road. The path is clear, and we came out on the road. We turned right and went gently uphill (ignoring a road junction back to Sheldon). We crossed the road and found a signpost on the left-hand

side. We walked south westwards over a field towards a belt of trees, which we passed through over two consecutive stiles. We continued south west with the wall on our right-hand side for three fields. In the fourth field, the next stile is hidden in the long grass and we had to turn left slightly to find it. After three more fields, we turned half left again to come out on Horse Lane, where we turned right to Monyash. There is a grass verge to avoid any traffic.

At Monyash, we arrived at a T junction and turned left uphill. After a few houses we found our path signposted on the right (just before Sheldon Cottage and House) and it has stone walls on either side. We kept on this path for 200 metres or so and turned right where another path crossed ours. The path is clear and goes over several stiles to join a stony track called Cross Lane, on which we turned right. We went past some farm buildings and kept in a north west direction until we came to an abandoned barn on the Limestone Way. It is a lovely quiet spot to have a break.

We turned left (north westerly) along the Limestone Way making for the village of Flagg. The path is clear for the most part and goes over several stiles (only confusing where the grass had been closely mown in a camp site). The path eventually joins a farm lane that in turn joins a road. This took us into the village around a right-hand bend. We arrived at a crossroads, just by a chapel, a school and a bus shelter. Here we turned left

The Walk and walked gently uphill on the pavement. At the far end of the village, we took the leftward fork downhill to High Stool Farm. The road bends sharply here, and the stile is immediately to the right of the farm entrance.

The path goes north westerly and is clear, crossing several stiles (some quite tumbled down) for about one kilometre. There is a dip and a small climb, but ahead of you is the road. Do not be tempted by the sheep path to the left, but head on diagonally and go over the stile onto the road, which can be busy. We turned left and took the second road on the right leading to Chelmorton. This is not signposted, but the road is quiet and runs downhill to the attractive village at the bottom.

At the T junction in Chelmorton, we turned right uphill, past the pub and church. At the bridleway we turned half right and climbed up to the top. The ridge path runs north easterly to Taddington and has extensive views on all sides. The path goes over rough ground and we needed to bear gently rightwards to avoid going to Five Wells Farm on the left. When you cross the Pennine Bridleway, follow the signpost for the path that runs across the fields. After this the path runs straight to the white radio mast and reservoir at Sough Top, with a wall to your left. (Take care to keep a straight path - there is a private radio mast to the right, in a small woodland). There are a lot of stiles so progress can be slow. Pass just to the right of Sough Top reservoir, go around it and descend towards Taddington. The path is steep and crosses a road and a field to a narrow passage that brings you back into the village.

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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A Man for All Seas I am sure that people who attend local organisations and guilds in Hazel Grove, Offerton, Marple, Poynton, High Lane, and New Mills areas, will recognise my name. For I have had the pleasure of being a guest speaker to many of them from time to time, even being invited back again sometimes!

In some ways this is a continuation of my working life before retiring some 15 years ago, when I ran the UK and European training centre for a large engineering firm. In between times I had also been a diving instructor and commercial diver, enabling me to travel widely abroad, teaching diving and instructing.

In spite of logging many thousands of dives, across the planet, I am often asked where in the world was my best dive. My answer is a place called Hand Deeps, some 12 miles out from Plymouth. It’s a pinnacle of rock covered in jewel anemones of every iridescent colour, where large shoals of fish swim past as you watch, a captivating spot, sometimes hard to get to, but worth the effort.

People have a fascination with sharks, and again I am asked, have I met any? ‘Only above water,’ is my standard reply, but yes, I have often dived with them.

As a creature that is almost unchanged after 40 million years, they are pretty special. Some do need care, but most are quite harmless. Having said that I was bitten by a Nurse shark once which was entirely my own fault. Camera in hand I needed the shark to move so I grabbed it by the tail, which in hindsight was not a very clever move. It reacted naturally and turned to grab my upper arm in its mouth. To have a shark some three inches in front of your nose with your arm in its mouth does tend to concentrate the mind; I jerked my arm away and let go of its tail. It was last seen with a piece of my wet suit, and I was left with some strange teeth marks, puzzling that the shark had obviously not read the same books as I had, which said Nurse sharks are not dangerous.

I have noticed that these days there are more holiday dive centres advertising shark feeding sessions (sometimes in a cage, for the more aggressive types,

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to get a shark ‘selfie’), which I deplore. Many species from sharks, shoals of fish, moray eels, etc. are being educated to realise that divers represent food.

Consequently their natural feeding habits are changing.

When a diver is attacked, why are they so surprised when the shark only sees them as a pre-wrapped ready meal?

In the Red Sea a number of large Trigger fish were found dead because holiday divers fed them boiled eggs, which their stomachs could not digest. The sea is under enough of a threat from global warming without unthinking tourists making the situation worse.

Many of the places I was privileged to visit were off the tourist trail, often staying with local people, so I was able to sample local food and customs in Africa, the Middle and Far East, the Pacific, The Med, The Caribbean, the list goes on. I started diving in 1952 – it has changed out of all recognition from that 12 year old boy nailing his school plimsolls to a piece of thin plywood to make a pair of fins, to modern mixed gas deep diving, to eye watering depths that back then we could only dream about, but the pleasure never wains.

If you fancy learning to dive check out your local British Sub-Aqua Club branch, there are some excellent clubs locally.

by Gordon Longworth

in touch your local community noticeboard july - august 2019

A Flower Festival This year St Thomas’ High Lane celebrates the 160th Anniversary of the church on Buxton Road in High Lane.

Until the 19th century this was an area of scattered farms and small-scale coal mining, providing services to travellers on the Derby to Manchester Road. At the beginning of the 19th century, many textile mills were being built locally and the work on the Macclesfield canal had started; railway lines were being opened at the same time. All this industry resulted in considerable population increase and housing estates being built in the surrounding areas.

Today St Thomas’ is a lively open church known to some as “the church in the trees.” To celebrate we are organising a flower festival, calling it ‘Let All the World in Every Corner Sing,’ with flower displays depicting countries throughout the world that have been visited by Christian missionaries from Britain.

Do come and join us from Friday 5 to Monday 8 July between 10am and 5pm. Light refreshments will be available throughout the festival.

Friday 5 July - Opening Service with the Mayor of Stockport at 10am Saturday 6 July - Music and choir at 2pm Sunday 7 July - Parish Communion Service with the Bishop of Chester at 10am

For further details please contact Jean Taylor on 01663 783478.

ADDENDUM TO THE CIRCULAR WALK FROM MELLOR The car park at Mellor Church, the starting point for the walk that featured in the April-May 2019 edition of the magazine, is principally for use by the church and the Parish Centre.

Walkers are asked to check in advance with the Parish Office concerning parking (email: office@mellorchurch.org or phone 0161 484 5079).

Also, the start of the walk should go through the churchyard, not to the right of it, then down a path across a field to the farm. Turn right alongside the barn to rejoin the original route description, avoiding the private lane and rickety stile.

A full walk description, with the revised start, can be found on the News page at www.poyntonramblingclub.co.uk Continued over

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SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOPS In the development of a child, it isn’t just education alone that plays its part. Most businesses want young people to be able to do more than add up a string of numbers or write a coherent sentence; problem solving, communicating ideas and being sensitive to the world around them is crucial.

Performing Arts participation is one of the best ways to develop these skills. So much can be gained in terms of the life skills children will need, but also the positive experiences that Performing Arts provides, be that teamwork, empathy for others, inclusivity and striving to be the best is something that stays with children for the rest of their lives.

As a Registered Charity, NK Theatre Arts provides these experiences week in and week out through workshops in Musical Theatre, Dance and Drama and via our Theatre Experience Days which includes everything behind the scenes - Stage Management and Technical development.

A perfect introduction to the work of the company is taking place this summer, where for one full week we will be holding sessions full of dance, drama, stories, music, acting and performing! You name it we will do it. During this jam-packed week, theatre practitioners will explore with role-play and performance skills in an enjoyable, creative and stimulating environment. It is certainly going to be great fun, and a chance to create a piece of theatre for performance on the Friday night to finish the week.

The sessions are taking place from Monday 5 to Friday 9 August from 10am to 3pm and are open to anyone aged from 5 to 17 years, regardless of their ability, disability, status or culture. The full cost of the session is ÂŁ75 with discounts for siblings.

So, whether this would be a first venture into the world of performing arts or whether your child already takes part in sessions, let them come and join the fun at The Forum Theatre in Romiley this summer with NK Theatre Arts.

For an application form or more information visit www.nkta.co.uk or call 0161 430 6570

BADMINTON CLUB NEEDS NEW MEMBERS Badminton Club is a friendly club with a team in the Stockport League and a good social side. We are looking to increase our membership and are offering a free September to new players of a reasonable standard. We play on a Monday night on two courts starting on 2 September.

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Please contact Ann Tinson on 0161 292 2397 if you are interested in trying us out.

We play at the Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton

Children’s Activities

Things to do with pre-school kids

Monday

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

thursday

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

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-5.30pm, 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.

Story Time 2pm

Weekly

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

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

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inside guide

selected events in your area

Monday 1 July

Wednesday 10 July

Manchester Jazz £7 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane SK6 8DR 8pm

Disley & District Flower Club A floral demonstration by Eileen Barraclough entitled ‘A Shed full of Treasurers’ Visitors Welcome High Lane Village Hall 7.30 pm

Thursday 4 July 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

Friday 5 July Carver Juniors present Porridge Fantasy fairy tale suitable for all the family starring Goldilocks and friends All tickets £4 from carvertheatre.co.uk or Hollins of Marple 0161 449 8363 Carver Theatre, Chadwick Street, Marple 7.30pm

Saturday 6 July Carver Juniors present Porridge Fantasy fairy tale suitable for all the family starring Goldilocks and friends All tickets £4 from carvertheatre.co.uk or Hollins of Marple 0161 449 8363 Carver Theatre, Chadwick Street, Marple 2.30pm and 6.30pm

Saturday 5 July St George’s Singers by invitation from Chethams School of Music. Performing with their choir and amazing orchestra, Mahler’s huge Symphony of a Thousand.

Tickets will be on sale from the Bridgewater Hall Box Office 0161 907 9000.

Saturday 5 to Monday 7 July

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Flower Festival (see the In Touch page for further details) St Thomas’ High Lane, Buxton Road, High Lane SK6 8DL 10am to 5pm

Weds 10 to Fri 12 July NK Theatre Arts presents Aladdin Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for the audience members. Certainly not one to be missed! 24hr Box Office 0333 666 3366 www.theforumtheatre.co.uk Tickets: £12/£10 / Family of 4 £35 (Maximum of two adults) The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA 7.30pm Also Matinee Sat 13 July 2pm

Saturday 13 July Hazel Grove Carnival. Parade at 12 noon Field events 10am to 5pm

Saturday 13 July Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society Coffee Morning with the usual plants, cakes, coffee and of course plenty of chat!

Disley Community Centre 10am to noon

Saturday 13 July 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

Monday 15 July Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club. ‘Derbyshire’s Historic Gardens’. Jeff Bates talks about the gardens, with slides.

Further information 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com St Peter’s Church (Parish Centre) 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove, SK7 4EA 7.30pm Continued over

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Saturday 10 August

Torkington Allotment Association welcomes you to an Open Day. Children’s games, Tombola, Bric-a-Brac, Hotdogs, Drinks and Cakes, plus fresh produce to buy. Come along and chat to allotment holders and maybe add your name to our waiting list. Free entry.

Torkington Road (between the road and the park) 1pm to 4pm

Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club Annual Horticultural Show Flowers, fruit, vegetables, cookery and photography classes.

Open for public viewing 1.00pm - 3.30pm, prizes awarded at 3.30pm.

Refreshments and plants for sale. Adults 50p accompanied children free.

Further information 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley St, Hazel Grove SK7 4JQ

Tuesday 23 July Simply Books presents…Richard Shepherd: the UK’s top forensic pathologist. Join Dr Richard Shepherd for a thoughtful, revealing and (at times) chilling evening as he shares with us a rare insight into the hidden world of forensic pathology.

Tickets £10 (Richard’s best-selling book Unnatural Causes will we available on the night for the special price of £8) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info St Michael’s Church, Bramhall, SK7 2PG 7.30pm

Wednesday 24 July Marple Cottage Surgery Patients’ Forum There will be a talk by Gina Evans, Joint Commissioning Lead (Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS CCG) Patients from Marple Cottage, Marple Medical, Marple Bridge, High Lane, Beech House (Hazel Grove) and Doningfield (Hazel Grove) are all welcome.

Methodist Church, Church Lane, Marple 7.30pm

Monday 5 August Manchester Jazz. £7 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane SK6 8DR 8pm

Thursday 8 August 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 17 August 112th Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society Annual Show.

General class listing are available on our website www.dlhs.weebly.com take a look and give it a go! Specialist demonstrations by East Cheshire Cactus Society, Stockport Bee Keepers, The Cottage Gardens Society and The Clematis Society. Music from Basin Street Jazz Band, Field Stalls and of course THE DOG SHOW! Disley Amalgamated Sports Club, Jacksons Edge Road, Disley12 noon to 5pm

Monday 19 August Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club ‘Annual General Meeting’ Short AGM; a chance to share your views, opinions and ideas followed by: ‘Propagation’ - a talk and demonstration from John Gare.

Further information 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com

Sat 7 & Sun 8 September Mind Body Spirit Event 50 + Exhibitors Including 30 + Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations of Mediumship - all included in the entrance fee of £3.50 concs £4 full or weekend pass £6/7 in advance or £1 more on the Door. FREE PARKING, FREE MAGAZINE, FREE RAFFLE ENTRY, www.rosemarydouglas.com STOCKPORT - Masonic Guildhall SK1 3UA

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ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS Yes, most people go on holiday to relax but for those of you who are a bit more adventurous, there are a great choice of activity breaks to consider.

For lots of travellers, especially millennials it’s becoming less about where you are and more about what you do while you’re there. Of course, I think you can have both; a beautiful destination and lots of exciting stuff to do!

At Not Just Travel, we work with lots of excellent suppliers who specialise in sporty trips, hiking adventures and offer a real opportunity to immerse yourself in the local landscapes and culture.

Cycling & Hiking We work with some awesome companies who specialise in cycling and hiking holidays. What an amazing way to explore a new destination. A lot of the tours are self-guided which means the accommodation along the route is arranged for you, you are given a map and off you go! (There’s a support car that takes your bags, bonus)!

Family Fun There are a many fantastic holiday resorts throughout Europe that cater specifically for active families. You could book into one of the beautiful holiday parks in the UK; Loch Lomond or the Lake District for example or head over to France or Italy.

Interestingly, Slovenia has been making its mark in the last couple of years as a great destination for the ‘outdoorsy’. It’s beautiful, diverse and offers a great choice of extreme sports.

The kids will never get bored at a resort with lots of activities and it’s a brilliant opportunity to try something new and spend quality time as a family.

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Also, there are varying degrees of effort from easy to exhilarating, the choice is yours.

Cycle through Tuscany, or the Italian Lakes, or visit the UNESCO sites in Croatia which is becoming a popular destination for cyclists.

You’re not restricted to Europe though. I booked a trip recently for a couple who wanted to cycle through Vietnam. What an adventure!

Wine Tasting Ok, perhaps this isn’t considered an ‘activity’ in the traditional sense but come on, it’s tempting, right?!

Vineyard tours and tastings now cater for all levels of interest so whether you’re an avid wine drinker or just a beginner, we can find a tour for you.

As you’d expect a lot of vineyards are in beautiful, rural areas so it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the local landscape. Also, you can go further afield to explore the wine regions of exciting places like California, South Africa and Australia!

Of course, it’s advisable not to drink on an empty stomach so why not consider a ‘foodie’ break? You could

tie your wine tasting in with local cookery classes or culinary tours. Now that sounds like a holiday to me!

Life should be full of experiences and I think travel is the perfect way to create hundreds of special memories.

Don’t be overwhelmed at the prospect of organising an activity holiday. They are lots of brilliant suppliers who specialise in these trips and we work with a great variety of them. At Not Just Travel we can take care of all the logistics for you so you can just get on the plane and go and enjoy your adventure!

Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant Notjusttravel/waitingworld lucyallen.notjusttravel.com e: lucy.allen@notjusttravel.com p: 07512784700

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National Garden Scheme

Gardens Galore!

July is one of the most popular months for the opening and visiting of gardens, so we can only give readers a taster of what is opening. There’s still plenty to see in August too so we encourage readers to look at the NGS booklets, book, website and app for more details.

Laskey Farm

Another plantswoman is the owner at 73 Hill Top Ave which opens on 4 August.

Rowley House

Rowley House near Kermincham, Holmes Chapel, opens on 7 July, and always proves popular, with its beautifully designed stable yard and contrasting wildflower meadows and unusual mature trees.

Totally new this year to the NGS is the MacIntyre New Routes Orchard and Garden, a charity-run community garden that will offer a different garden visiting experience. You will enjoy it when it opens on 13 July.

If you fancy a little trip in the direction of Nantwich, on 27 July, you will find a delightful garden, The Firs, at Barbridge, set uniquely alongside the canal, with the owners’ beautifully fitted narrow boat moored alongside.

And at the bottom of the garden, you will stumble upon an astronomical observatory!

On 3 and 4 August, 21 Scafell Close in Stockport opens again in a blaze of colours. And all created on a really difficult shaped site.

Thorncar, at Appleton, is a real plantswoman’s garden and opens on 3 August. Plants for sale, too.

by John Hinde www.ngs.org.uk

Laskey Farm, near Thelwall, attracts large numbers, but is always worth a return visit because the skilled husband and wife owners are always adding extra things. A great garden, opening on 10 and 11 August.

Please note that two gardens due to open during this period and listed in our publications, Sycamore Cottage at Carrington and Trafford Hall near Chester, will NOT be opening due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cheshire and Wirral have nearly 80 gardens and it’s only possible to give a sample here. Apologies if we haven’t mentioned your favourite garden. Full details are available in the well-established yellow booklet available in garden centres, libraries etc or, in case of difficulty from johnhinde059@gmail.com, via the website (www.ngs.org.uk), via the NGS app, or usually by simply putting the garden name into Google (other search engines are available!) followed by ‘NGS’.

If you are interested in opening your garden to help us raise money for our charities, (we will be donating about £3 million to our charities (based upon money raised in 2018), please contact us (you can use the email address above) and we will be happy to talk to you and if suitable, provide every help and support.

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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

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

Non Emergency

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

classified index ADULT EDUCATION

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

OSTEOPATHS

Aquinas College

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Forum Theatre

Practical Philosophy

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Girl Guiding North West England 31

Spanish Courses

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Hazel Grove Bathroom Centre

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Cosmeticare

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Simply Books

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Coppice Joinery & Building

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Whitehall Builders Ltd

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Fernlea

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Mr Soot

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Adlington Retirement Living

Abstract Roofing Services

Keoghs Nicholls Lindsell & Harris

The Stair Shop

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TAXIS ASAPP Cars

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TOYS Crookilley Toys Emporium

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TRAVEL Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant

HEARING SERVICES

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TREE SERVICES KITCHENS Matt Finish

Swift Tree Services

William Wragg MP

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy 2 Clear

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The Window Repair Centre

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STAIR RENOVATIONS

GARAGE DOORS

Dream Doors

CHURCHES Hazel Grove Baptist Church

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Cheshire Hearing Centre

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SOLICITORS

Adlington Memorial Park Back Cover

Carrington Doors

CHILDCARE Stepping Stones Nursery

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FUNERAL SERVICES

Robinsons Garden Maintenance

CARE HOMES

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

ROOFING

Brian Sharples & Son Inside Back Cover

BUILDING SOCIETIES Vernon Building Society

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FIRES Brilliant Fires

BUILDERS

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RETIREMENT PROPERTY

ELECTRICIANS SCZ Electrical Services

BOOK SHOPS

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DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

BEAUTY

Hazel Grove Osteopaths

PATIOS

CRAFTS Crookilley Crafts Emporium

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