Inside Hazel Grove & High Lane Issue 61

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Working in publishing it can feel as though time is going far too quickly! We’re always working to deadlines well in advance of publication dates, meaning that here I am writing this in the middle of August, trying to find lovely autumnal photos for the covers. Meanwhile, the phone is ringing and emails arriving thick and fast with information about Christmas!

I’m not complaining – your enthusiasm, contributions and feedback all add to the success of INSIDE Magazines and help us to make our offer that bit different. So, I’d like to say a big thank you to all the people who contribute editorial features. One of the most popular is The Walk and, thanks to Marple Ramblers and Poynton Ramblers, there’s always a new walk to try. Special thanks also to Graham Beech who has kept us up to date with the NGS Charity Garden Openings for many years.

Finally – please keep sending any photos that might be suitable for the cover – we’ve already printed fabulous images on some of our titles. Whatever the season or occasion, send them in and we’ll file them away for the same time next year!

What’s INSIDE this month 4 Totally Stockport 7 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 8 simply books book club choice 11 The Back Mechanic 14 INSIDE People 17 Gail Ashton - poet 31 21 gardening 25 recipe 28 The Walk 31 In Touch 36 Crossword 11 40 Children’s Actitivies 43 Just 4 Kids 44 Sudoku 47 INSIDE Guide 52 Puzzle solutions 53 Useful numbers 54 Classified Index

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Totally Stockport

A winner for town centre businesses

Last October Stockport town centre businesses voted for the area to become a Business Improvement District (BID) to attract more visitors, workers and residents into the town centre.

A Business Improvement District is a defined geographical area where the local business community has voted to invest collectively to improve its offering.

In Stockport, the BID has been launched as Totally Stockport, delivering projects across the Town Centre, totally working for everyone.

The Totally Stockport team has hit the ground with a vibrant look and a brand new website to provide a central portal for town-wide information; news, events, jobs, what’s on and interviews, something for everyone.

In May, a Totally Stockport magazine was launched, available in local shops, businesses and supermarkets in the town and in surrounding village areas to tell everyone of all the great new things happening to attract more people in to the town centre.

Totally Stockport’s first event – Totally Foodie weekend - took place in June with street food aromas and Caribbean notes floating over Merseyway, St Peter’s Square and the Market Place.

A Totally BIG Day out – fun for all the family Why not go along to the next event - Totally Stockport’s ‘Totally BIG Day Out’ taking place in the town centre on Saturday 30 September?

Stockport Market traders will be joined by ‘The Makers Market’ – a selection of unique creatives, creators, makers, designers, producers, bakers, musicians and artists

Over the next five years the Stockport BID will generate almost £2.5m of additional funding, specifically ringfenced for projects that will enhance the town centre’s offering. First priorities are to make the town centre a safer and better place for customers and employees; to improve choice; to improve the marketing of all areas of the town and to make it easier to do business in Stockport.

The Totally Stockport team is set to build upon the fantastic things already happening in Stockport to attract visitors: Foodie Friday has been a phenomenal success; the teenage market is engaging with young people in the town; Vintage Village, Stockport Old Town Festival, Stockport’s Beer Festival – so many great projects – and the BID is giving its support to some of these and many more, new events.

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Meet ‘Darth Vader and Stormtroopers’, step back in time at the Vinyl Fair with music memorabilia, meet Cbeebies at the Plaza and enjoy tasty treats from around the world.

To find out about all the great events in Stockport visit www.totallystockport.co.uk Totally Stockport is already working to give visitors to the town centre an even better experience; explore the new town centre map; download the Totally Stockport app for town centre offers and savings with much more coming soon!

Diary of a geeky knitter And the bells are ringing on…

Hi again Insiders! You might remember last issue, I told you all about sewing a dress to wear to my friends’ wedding at the beginning of June, and that even though I loved the feeling of wearing ‘Cher Tricoteuse Geeky’ I wasn’t in a hurry to repeat the exercise … the feeling didn’t last very long, and I may have gone on to repeat the process for another wedding at the end of July (cue self-brag). I couldn’t help it, I’ve got the dressmaking bug, but don’t worry, it doesn’t mean I’ve lost the geeky knitter vibe. I really do love to sew my own dresses now, if nothing more than I get to put pockets into everything!

Crochet chums Now, if you couldn’t tell, I’m a self-proclaimed advocate for all things woolly, yarny, and now sewing related.

So much so that I am now spreading the awareness at work with a weekly crochet club! It happened quite by accident when a few ladies at work expressed an interest in learning, and I was happy to oblige. After a month or so, I took them from a humble granny square to choosing their own toys and setting off with their own hooks and dreams. A few other people in the office expressed an interest when they spotted us and here I am now, with a fully-fledged small crochet class at work. It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve been delighted to force my hobbies on willing students. There’s something very rewarding about sharing my passion for crochet in (yet) another outlet, and slowly I’m taking over my own life, if that is possible, by writing about it, teaching it, working with it, and of course doing it while I watch TV. I’m fairly certain by Christmas I will have started a knitting club too – who needs to eat at lunch time, eh?

If you are thinking about learning to knit or crochet, I highly recommend heading over to www.youtube.com and searching for some beginner videos.

You will find a whole host of easy-to-follow tutorials and videos and with any luck you too will get the bug for knitted goodies!

As ever, don’t hesitate to drop me an email should you have any questions.

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

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simply books

book club choice

Mend The Living by Maylis de Kerangal is an extraordinary book.

In the depths of a winter’s night Simon Limbeau is at rest. In a few hours’ time, just before six, his alarm will go off and he will venture into the freezing dawn, drive down to the beach, and go surfing (his great passion) with friends. It’s a trip he has made a hundred times before but today events will take a different (more tragic) course as the drama of a catastrophic accident unfolds – and we are drawn into the compelling story of how one person’s death can in turn hold out the hope of ‘mending the living’. Far from being the simple tale of a heart transplant, however, this is a novel which succeeds on so many levels.

Meticulous in its medical detail - sensitive and compassionate in its handling of the moral and emotional dilemmas which all those touched

by Simon’s sudden death face. Breathless writing combined with tragic subject matter make this a searing and unforgettable read – and a life affirming one too. It’s unlike anything I have ever read before.

Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien is a fascinating novel set in China in the years following Mao’s Communist Revolution.

In 1990 ten-year-old Marie and her mother take in a young woman fleeing the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests. She brings with her stories of her family under Chairman Mao – stories which span the course of China’s recent turbulent history. Thien takes these stories and weaves them into a vivid and powerful novel that reaches back into China’s civil war and up to the present day. Epic in scope it’s also delicate and subtle in the detail of the characters’ lives – shedding light on a dark period of Chinese history through wit, humour and wonderful storytelling. I’ve always enjoyed books which blur history and fiction – introducing you to subjects of which you may have no more than a half-formed understanding. This is one of the best.

And for the children… take a look at Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World by Kate Pankhurst (descendant of Emmeline) - a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world. Bursting full with beautiful illustrations and astounding facts – everyone from Jane Austen to Mary Seacole, from Marie Curie to Rosa Parks…and many more besides. The perfect introduction to just a few of the incredible women who helped shape the world we live in.

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

back mechanic a book review INTRODUCTION Back Mechanic has been on my back-burner for a while now, itching to get onto the pages of INSIDE Magazines and to offer a little hope to those readers who are frequent sufferers from back pain. Like millions of others, I suffered from recurrent back pain over many years, visited many different health professionals and pretty much despaired of finding any lasting relief.

But two years ago, my thoughtful wife brought home a book entitled Back Mechanic, by Stuart McGill, Professor (Spine Biomechanics) University of Waterloo, Canada. I devoured this book, followed its advice and frankly, have experienced no back pain since. I should emphasise that it’s not my place to give medical advice.

I am not qualified to do so. But this is a book that impressed me greatly with its depth of expertise and in my own case, it delivered the goods!

Until recently, Stuart McGill was Professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Canada) where for some 30 years he had a laboratory and clinic that explored low back mechanics, injury mechanisms, rehabilitation protocols and performance enhancement.

He has written over 240 scientific journal papers, four textbooks, and has mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various government agencies, many corporations and legal firms and numerous professional/international athletes and teams worldwide.

His third book ‘Back Mechanic’ is written for the layman and is a step by step guide to empower readers to become their own best advocate to get rid of back pain. This book is about learning your unique pain triggers and how to avoid them and it provides a comprehensive guide to each set of corrective exercises that will adjust your movement patterns and rebuild your tolerance and strength.

By Stuart’s own admission, writing a book that was sufficiently simple for the layman was not an easy task, but I do feel that he has succeeded very well. There is an excellent balance between the technical explanations that are important to a proper understanding of how the back works and the clearly illustrated steps that the reader needs to follow to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and management of the pain. I have provided below a brief summary of his book.

THE BOOK PART 1 Understanding Back Pain In Part 1 we are given a thorough introduction to the nature of back pain. Stuart commences by alerting us to a number of myths surrounding back pain. One such myth is “non-specific back pain”, a term that is commonly used by doctors who simply don’t have the knowledge, time or resources to be of real practical Continued over

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are examined in terms of how these determine spine load and pain. The opposing concepts of stiffness (a supporting girdle) and mobility are explored – both essential attributes in the functioning of a healthy back. Common back injuries and their causes are also discussed, together with tips as to how to avoid them.

This part of the book concludes with some basic rules and guidelines to promote better back health.

PART 2 The Self-Assessment This section of the book briefly describes the kind of assessment that Stuart would normally follow for his visiting patients and then describes in detail with supporting diagrams what you the reader can do to perform your own self-assessment.

help. Certainly, the traditional medical system approach, based on a 15 minute appointment with a GP, provides no opportunity to discover the cause of pain or to provide an appropriate plan to get rid of the cause and build pain-free movement. There is always a causal mechanism, he states, nor is it ¨in your head¨ which is becoming a mantra of clinicians who do not have expertise in thorough back pain assessment.

He also warns against back clinic treatment programs that require numerous return visits, often at quite some expense, where the patient has not been given the knowledge and skills to manage his/her own recovery. The surgical route is also discussed with a clear message that about 95% of patients who have considered surgery have been able to avoid it, with the help of the McGIll Method.

Stuart finally warns against blind adherence to systems such as Yoga and Pilates. Whilst these correctly promote core stability as an important goal, he warns against certain movements/exercises that conflict with his own laboratory findings and could have a positively detrimental effect.

There is much useful information and numerous diagrams illustrating the anatomy and functioning of the back. Examples of good posture and bad posture

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A series of tests enables you to identify those movements that are painful and those that are painfree. Stuart believes that most readers will be able to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis. The information gathered then enables you to narrow down the type of back problem from which you suffer and is the basis for the repair program that follows in Part 3.

PART 3 The Repair Job: Using The Right Tools To Make Activity Pain-free This section is about creating new habits. It’s about eliminating the cause of pain and finding pain-free postures when sitting, lying and standing. It provides exercises to help you stabilise the torso, core and spine throughout your daily movements. There are three painfree movement tools which, if executed correctly, will make a huge difference - the Squat, the Lunge and the Stop Twist. Being mentally aware is also fundamental in creating pain-free movement. Success depends on an ability to move mindfully. Explanations of how to sit, walk, bend, push, pull are covered together with a myriad of other tips to help you through the day.

Armed with all the knowledge and skills that you have developed over a period of four to six weeks, you are then offered a daily Core Program of activity something that should enable the majority of people to maintain a pain-free lifestyle. At this point, and with the proviso that you have achieved a noticeable reduction in your back pain, you are also invited to incorporate a few additional exercises to help restore the mobility of your hips.

PART 4 Tuning The Machine For Best Performance This final part of the book is directed to those of an athletic disposition and offers further exercises to enhance strength and injury resilience – a program of exercises that will enable seriously sports-minded individuals to regain and build upon their previous levels of fitness. Also in this section you will find suggestions to manage special health conditions (sciatica, kyphosis, scoliosis, stenosis, overweight and others). The book terminates with a set of case studies.

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Perhaps the most crucial, life-changing offering in this book is to be found in this section - ‘The Big 3’ - a set of three exercises that we are urged to carry out on a daily basis. They consist of The Curl-up, The Side Plank and The Bird-Dog. Sadly, there is insufficient space here to describe how these should be performed and it would be irresponsible to provide a potted explanation.

Suffice to say that they are within the capabilities of most of us and only take a few minutes a day. (Stuart also warns against a few exercises that seem to form part of current wisdom.)

Another great piece of news is the importance that Stuart attaches to walking. OK. So you are already aware of that one! But I think it’s great to be reminded of something that is so accessible and so pleasurable, particularly in this part of Cheshire. Stuart explains how we can walk with a pain-free style and suggests a progressive walking program as part of your overall recovery plan.

This book does not offer a quick fix. There is no such thing according to Stuart McGill as ‘Freedom from Back Pain in 5 Days’ or any similar simplistic approach. On the other hand, the recommendations within the book are empowering yet easy to follow, modest in their demands and are based on years of scientific research.

Anyone determined to find a cure for their back is likely to appreciate his approach and to accept that a modicum of daily discipline and commitment is a small price to pay for a happier and pain-free existence. I have the utmost respect for this unassuming expert who has managed to condense so much academic knowledge and practical hands-on experience into a book of manageable proportions.

To find out more visit www.backfitpro.com Book available from www.amazon.co.uk From early September also available as a video enhanced version.

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inside people

Terry conlon

Terry Conlon was born in Stockport in March 1949 under the sign of Pisces. Much of Terry’s career has demonstrated the Piscean quality of helping others without expecting any return.

Terry attended schools in Stockport, all of them now closed he smiles, and then Stockport and Salford colleges. In 1966 he began his working life in the Town Hall of the, then County Borough, of Stockport, moving in 1972 to the Cheshire Local Education Authority.

In 1974 during Local Government reorganisation, he returned to the new Stockport Metropolitan Authority.

In Stockport Terry worked in the Teachers Staffing section and subsequently in the Finance section where he became a key figure of support for Stockport schools.

In the complex and changing world of education finance, he was a pillar of support to the Authority’s headteachers.

Terry is married to Susan and lives in Offerton. They have two sons and two grandchildren. Terry and Susan were married in 1973 and have just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary.

With his valuable knowledge of budgets and systems Terry was persuaded to join the governing body of Heaton School. He has been a governor there for ten years and is currently Chair. He has also been the Clerk to the Governors of Aquinas college for 15 years and serves as a member of the Schools Admissions and Appeals Panel.

In 1973 Terry became the assistant secretary of the Stockport District Sunday Football League and has been the Chair and a life member for over 14 years. He is also a life member and Vice President of Stockport District F.A.

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A keen keep fit fan, he plays tennis, badminton and walking football. He is also a supporter of Stockport County and Manchester City football teams. His interests extend to amateur dramatics and he and Susan regularly attend local theatres, especially Chads and the Garrick.

Favourite food for Terry is Italian and he enjoys eating out; his food dislike is any kind of fatty food and mushrooms.

Perhaps unsurprisingly Terry avidly reads sports autobiographies and his hero is the Manchester City footballer, Mike Summerbee. His favourite music is Motown. Terry has a phobia of bees and wasps and his pet hates are out of date posters advertising events that have already taken place and road signs that are obscured by bushes or tree branches!

Terry’s ambition is to see his grandchildren grow up happy and contented. Family holidays are an annual event for Susan and Terry and every year four generations of the family get together for a week in Skipton. Terry and Susan also enjoy European holidays, especially city breaks, having already visited Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon, Porto, Prague, Krakow and Budapest with a list of others for the future.

For relaxation Terry watches crime dramas on television, solves sudoku and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Last word from Terry: I like to think I have given something back to the local community through my involvement in local football over 40 years, my role as a school governor, member of the Local Authority Admission Appeals panel, Clerk to the Governors of Aquinas College and my role with the authority in supporting schools.

by Ed Blundell

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Gail Ashton

BIPOLAR DISORDER ■■ Formerly known as manic depression Jenny Cooke talks to GAIL ASHTON, poet and advocate of those with mental health problems

■■ A condition that causes moods to swing from one extreme to another

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Gail Ashton’s dazzling third collection of poems, What Rain taught us, has just been published and speaks about the healing power of poetry.

■■ 1 in 100 adults will be diagnosed at some point in their lives

‘I’ve always loved the ‘music’ of poetry right from being in the juniors at Primary School. I adored the poetry lessons when our teacher, Mr Billings, had us chanting poems,’ says Gail.

■■ During an episode of depression thoughts may lead to suicide

Later Gail worked as an English teacher in schools, then lectured in medieval literature, specialising in the poetry of Chaucer and folk and romance tales. In amongst all this she moved to Higher Poynton, created a garden, rehomed rescue dogs, wrote three books of poetry, and walked the local countryside widely.

As a teacher Gail became increasingly concerned about the distress and mental health issues she witnessed amongst many adolescents in schools. ‘And I also became aware of how often the diagnosis of bipolar disorder was occurring in the university students I was teaching.’ Gail realised that often friends and family, who mean well, don’t understand what’s happening.

As a society we’re slowly realising that children, teenagers and adults can all suffer anguish, fear, anxiety and despair. One in four people are affected by mental illness in England.* It could happen to any one of us.

Meanwhile young people especially can go through dramatic episodes that may feature breakdowns in relationships, drugs, embarrassing incidents, being homeless.

by Jenny Cooke

■■ Often develops between ages 15 - 19

*Info taken from www.nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar Therapy can come in two ways: medical and pharmaceutical help from a psychiatrist and/or a holistic talking cure. On 29 October, 2016 Gail read an article in The Guardian by Susie Orbach, a psychotherapist, called, ‘The Poetry of Therapy’. Orbach pointed out that, although the therapist encourages a person to talk ‘as if’ telling them everything about their life, it’s a partial and selective version. There are ‘spaces’ round the words – what isn’t said. This, Orbach realised, is a bit like the ‘spaces’ around the words and ideas in a poem.

Reading and writing poetry can be a form of therapy.

Reading Susie Orbach’s comments about ‘white spaces’ around a talking cure and poetry got Gail started on her subject matter and later the design of the collection.

Gail wanted to explore what happens to someone when a talking cure for bipolar reduces a person to silence. ‘What happens when there are only nine words left? When a person feels as if they’re shipwrecked?

Cast adrift and there’s nothing left to cling on to?’

She began to compose What Rain taught us with its theme of rain-imagery running throughout the poems.

The narrative arc moves from a fictional dialogue with a therapist, through a fictional sea voyage and later to a return home, where everything is different.

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Gail worked with Adam Craig, a co-editor at Cinnamon.

He designed the graphics in the book which add another layer of meaning to the poems. He was inspirational in using the cover images both within and without. For myself I am deeply struck by the poem, Bereft

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Other poetry collections and a memoir by Gail Ashton, all published by Cinnamon Press: ■■ Ghost Songs ■■ The Other Side of Glass ■■ What Rain taught us 2017 just published by Liquorice Fish, an imprint of Cinnamon Press.

■■ A Memoir Not in the Sky 2018 -2019

‘half-open door without lights on

■■ In the magazine Envoi, September 2017, Gail describes the writing of What Rain taught us.

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Gail is available to talk about, perform and offer writing workshops on this and other themes.

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Contact her on: gailashton@btinternet.com

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www.cinnamonpress.com The graphics indicate a heartbeat has stopped, the typescript fades to pale grey and by the next page the heartbeat comes to a full stop. Yet the poems carry on.

Somehow when writing is so much part of a person they find the courage to keep on writing.

Finally Gail offers some practical advice: ■■ Any one of us could need help at some point in our lives. Talk about it. Don’t keep it to yourself.

Seek help sooner rather than later. Find a support network if you can.

■■ When friends and family want to help: be sympathetic. Take a meal round or make a cup of tea. If people can’t get themselves to an appointment, offer to take them. You would if they had a broken leg.

■■ If you would like to start writing try and find the right group for you and join it. Read widely in your chosen genre.

‘Think of it as a voyage …. Gail writes in the blurb on the back cover. ‘During the intimate, sometimes hostile, exchanges of psychotherapy, we sail across wilderness and homeland, reality and dreamtime replete with people, animals, and an inner voice exploring loss and the restorative of illness.’

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Heleniums - My Favourite Plant The great garden writer Christopher Lloyd, when asked what his favourite flower was, replied: “the one I’m looking at now”. It’s that way with me with Heleniums; all are beautiful, all are equally easy to grow and all do a great job in the border, be it a 15-inch edger to a 6-footer at the back.

Heleniums come in all shades and variations of yellow, orange and red. The only thing to remember is that Heleniums need good sunlight to obtain the best colours.

The short varieties are usually earlier to flower and with dead heading will go on longest. Probably the best is the 2ft tall Mardi Gras with its jolly masses of flower and a strong constitution. Also, highly recommended is the bright red Red Army and Fata Morgana.

Mid height Heleniums (3ft tall) are great for the middle or back of borders (depending on the size of border).

The most popular is Sahin’s Early Flowerer but a better choice is the magnificent El Dorado with very large golden yellow flowers. Hot Lava is a brand new one that is later to flower but very bushy.

Tall varieties (4-6ft) might need a stake in an exposed site but I rarely need to resort to this as the stems are very thick and strong. Amber is the best of newer varieties with masses of flower on upright plants.

Heleniums mix well with lots of garden plants. I particularly like them with grasses in late summer – short moor grasses (Molinia) or taller Silver Grass (Miscanthus) and Feather Grass (Pennisetum). Monarda (Bergamot) and Phlox make great companions as all require similar growing conditions.

The common name, Sneezeweed, comes from the use of dried and powdered leaves as medicinal snuff to cure colds and bronchitis. Don’t try this at home! Heleniums are toxic and harmful if ingested. In Germany, they are called Sonnenbraut –or Sun Brides; far more romantic!

All Heleniums are a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies which will flock to the flowers with glee.

Gardeners often think of Heleniums as late-flowering, adding colour to the August and September garden, but with careful selection of varieties and regular dead heading and watering, you can have Heleniums in bloom from mid-June until the beginning of November without having to resort to forcing plants in a greenhouse.

by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

There are a few simple rules to follow to get the best out of heleniums: water whenever dry even in spring or autumn; deadhead short varieties regularly; cut down the stems to just above the ground in winter and only divide or move them in spring not autumn. Follow these and Heleniums should come back each year to brighten up your summer and autumn garden.

Janet and I run Special Perennials, website www.specialperennials.com We attend Plant Hunters’ Fairs and will be at the wonderful Henbury Hall Garden, Macclesfield on Sunday 17 September with entry to this lovely rarely open 12-acre garden and plant fair only £2.50; For full details of these and other Plant Hunters’ Fairs please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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A Great Family Pub

visit the spring gardens, marple bridge

If you’re looking for good food, award-winning beer and somewhere that the whole family (and the dog) are welcome, why not take a drive to Marple Bridge?

The Spring Gardens is in a great location, surrounded by green belt land and country parks including Brabyns and Etherow Country Park – both lovely places for a day or afternoon out in the school holidays. With a large car park to the rear encompassing a bowling green and large decked area, plus a huge beer garden with woodland beyond, this is a perfect place for lunch or an early evening meal with the family.

Martin & Samantha Wood from the multi awardwinning Hope Inn/Fool Hardy Ales Micro Brewery in Stockport purchased The Spring Gardens in December 2015. There followed a full makeover from the cellar right through the pub including a brand new catering kitchen.

Chef. Martin and Samantha were both adamant that they wanted all the food prepared fresh daily to make sure it’s always at its best, with the Fool Hardy Steak & Ale Pie soon becoming a very popular signature dish.

Children are catered for too with real home-cooked food rather than something from the freezer!

The Spring Gardens is a long-term plan for this energetic couple. Work has already started on the lovely, large beer garden and more improvements will follow. They also host classic VW meets, live music, beer tastings, brewery tours and many other events throughout the year. It’s well worth a visit - let us know what you think! www.springgardenssk6.co.uk

The Spring Gardens reopened in March 2016 - there’s a new bright and light feel about the place with a very relaxed atmosphere. It now boasts eight cask ales, four of which are brewed by Martin at the Fool Hardy Ales brewery based in the basement of The Hope Inn, as well as Craft Keg, Traditional Cider, Continental Draught and Bottled Beers, speciality Gins and Vodkas, an extensive Wine List plus much, much more.

The food side of things is completely new too, with all the food being freshly prepared every day by our Head

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Dairy Free Protein Pudding

A great, light dairy-free option which can be served as breakfast, or a tasty pudding treat

Ingredients for 2 servings ■■ 2 large eggs ■■ 80g chocolate protein powder ■■ 2 tsp raw cacao ■■ 2 tsp baking powder ■■ 1 banana ■■ Berries/natural yogurt to serve

Mash the banana in a bowl and then add all the other ingredients, mixing thoroughly.

1. Coat two ramekins in coconut oil (this mixture makes two large or four smaller servings) 2. Add the mixture to the ramekins 3. Microwave on high for about a minute then repeat once or twice more until the top is firm and a knife comes out clean 4. Let the pudding cool, turn out and serve with the berries and yogurt.

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Running & Fitness Coach

How to Breathe Properly

One of the first questions new runners ask is how to breathe properly whilst running. If you are one of the many people who have this problem, don’t worry it can be fixed quite easily. The most common cause of being out of breath when running, which in some cases can lead to serious pain and/or panic, is that you could be running too fast too soon.

out for 20 mins with walk breaks giving your body the chance to recover and then go again. This will give you confidence and hopefully make your run more enjoyable so that you want to do it again. And if you see anyone you know whilst you are on your walking break, and to be honest this is when we usually see people, then just think to yourself, well they don’t know that I haven’t just finished a 20-mile training run!

Top tips to control your breathing ■■ Warm up properly by walking briskly for 3 to 5 minutes. This allows your breathing to increase slowly and your diaphragm to adjust to a more vigorous breath, it also allows the nerves to calm down.

Why you should walk If you are just starting out on your running journey then walk, allow yourself to be a beginner, especially if you haven’t exercised for a long time. Try and get into the regular habit of exercising, slowly develop your fitness, giving your bones, muscles and tendons the foundations they will need to become a runner without injury. This can be easily achieved by putting walk breaks into your running; don’t worry, walking is not cheating or quitting, it is vital as doing too much too soon could result in you not being able to run at all or you may become demotivated and frustrated. Don’t get stuck in a vicious cycle of going for a run, running too fast, feeling out of breath and out of control even after a short amount of running time then turning back home feeling rubbish and deflated.

Walking puts the body through the same range of motion as running, but with less stress impact on the body and lungs, you may not be moving as fast but walking builds a good base for running, a good solid foundation to build the miles upon. Adding walking breaks into your run can make the difference between you going out for five minutes and giving up or going

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■■ Start out slowly, even if you think you could walk faster, running slowly is still running; it’s better to start slowly and finish strong.

■■ Do your walk breaks before you become too breathless so that you are in control.

■■ Once you’ve slowed your pace, breathing can become quite rhythmic so listen to your breath and body ■■ When running your oxygen consumption increases, so breathe through your mouth to get enough air in; your mouth opening is almost ten times larger than your nose opening, so more oxygen in.

■■ Like any muscle, it will take time to strengthen your breathing muscles so be patient.

■■ Avoid fatty foods or large meals right before your run and give yourself two hours to digest a meal, as food can play havoc on your stomach and diaphragm as you begin to breathe and bounce.

■■ Try not to tense up as this can cause you to hyperventilate and breathe in shallow, quick breaths; relax and slow it down.

by Verity Wright > www.runverity.com

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Walk from Over Haddon

through Lathkill and Bradford Dales Distance: 8 miles Walk description: Starting in Over Haddon, this circular walk goes along both Lathkill and Bradford Dales, two picturesque short river valleys that eventually join the River Wye near Rowsley. It goes through Alport, stays below Youlgreave and then follows the Limestone Way as far as Cales Dale, when it veers away down into Lathkill Dale and back to Over Haddon. It has two fairly steep ascents out of each Dale, and one steep descent down steps.

Starting point: A6 to Buxton, on towards Bakewell. Shortly after Ashford in the Water, turn right up Crowhill Lane. At the T junction, turn left as far as the B5055. Turn right and follow the signs to Over Haddon, turning left off the B5055. The walk starts from the main car park in Over Haddon where there are toilets. (SK203664) Map: OS Explorer Map for the White Peak, OL24.

Follow Main Street, across from the car park, and walk through this small former lead mining village with magnificent views south over Lathkill Dale. Its most famous son is Maurice Oldfield, former head of MI6, and believed to be the inspiration for John le Carre’s George Smiley, is buried in the churchyard here. Water provision for all limestone villages is a big problem and the wells are blessed each June by the traditional well

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dressing, located down a side road at the east of the village, just before the Lathkill Hotel.

Take the squeeze stile and small gate past the Hotel, and veer right diagonally across a few fields until you reach a stretch along the edge of the Dale. At the far end of this section, look back and enjoy the views down into Lathkill Dale, with its trout fishing pools dammed up by low weirs. As you reach the next field, take the path down along the right edge, not straight on; it ends in a short sloping section which can be tricky when wet, goes through a new gate, and reaches the Conksbury Road bridge. This ancient bridge lies below Conksbury, the site of a medieval village.

Turn right down over the bridge and up the “Quiet Lane” as far as the path to Alport, in about 100 yards on the left. This path stays along the foot of the sloping fields and woodland, with a fence/hedgerow to your left separating you from the now wide Dale bottom, with its marshland and wildlife. Cross a small track and continue below the sloping fields, beneath Raper Lodge (SK214651) on your right. The path reaches the quiet hamlet of Alport where the Lathkill and the Bradford rivers join, affording power for a village mill at one time. The old sandstone houses, with their climbing roses and honeysuckle covered garden walls are a picture in summer.

Cross the road by the bridge and head right past the former red telephone kiosk, now housing a defibrillator.

Follow the footpath sign on the left here and head

into Bradford Dale. (SK221645) The clear pathway interchanges between stone track and grassy paths alongside a very small Bradford river. Keep straight on where a little stone footbridge leads up to the hamlet of Bradford. Go past the seat nestling under the limestone crag before reaching a sharp right turn towards the cluster of houses next to the road heading for Youlgreave. Cross the road and take the path, now the Limestone Way, along the right hand edge of the River Bradford (SK213640) This lovely grassy section below Youlgreave has a series of seats on its banks, providing good picnic stops. In a dammed pool along here, is the village “outdoor swimming pool!” Youlgreave, another former lead mining village, apparently is the most mis-spelt place name in the UK. The local council spells it as Youlgrave on its signs, and the OS maps insert the “e”. Look online to see the array of names it has been called.

The Walk On the next sharp right bend, cross to a short grassy path up to a minor road. (SK198642) The stone stile lifts you to road level where you go left for a short distance, then right, joining a field path diagonally upwards. Beyond a short wooded section, look to veer right away from the walled woodland on your left and the path leads gently up to a gate. Here the Limestone way follows a short narrow section to a road by Moor Lane car park. Go left along the road and where it meets Back Lane, cross over into a field path. Crossing two stone stiles, this clear but long section reaches Low Moor Wood, skirts to the right of Calling Low farm and downhill toward Cales Dale, giving magnificent views north.

Take care on the steep flight of limestone steps, full of fossils, down into Cales Dale. Leave the Limestone Way and head right down to Sheepwash Bridge. Turn right back down a long stretch of Lathkill Dale, passing an abandoned mill, old millstone wheels, and enjoy this Nature Reserve with its busy bird life and abundant variety of plants. On reaching the road, turn left for the final pull up to Over Haddon (SK203662) with a welcome tea room on the left, before getting back to the car park.

At the end of this section, go through a wall, cross over the river and then take a right turn on to a good wide pathway. The Dale is narrow at first but widens where there are ponds behind a series of dams and weirs.

Eventually a stone bridge crosses the river pools at the site of a former mill, and the Limestone Way heads up a steady climb, zig-zagging through the woodland before straightening out towards a road from Middleton to Youlgreave. Go right round the sharp right bend and follow the road past Lomberdale Hall for almost half a mile.

Presented on behalf of Marple District Rambling Club; with over 350 members, the Club organises up to five graded walks every Thursday and three every Sunday.

For further information contact the Chairman, Sue Gilmore on 07775 620398, or the Membership Secretary, Claude Prime on 0161 4838596, or visit www.marple-uk/ community/rambling to see the walks programme.

By Barry Wilson > Marple District Rambling Club

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INDEPENDENT OPTIONS REASONS TO CELEBRATE Independent Option marked its 40th anniversary with a huge summer birthday party, but has even more reason to celebrate after the fundraiser raised a phenomenal £1,575.11 – the highest amount raised by an event held at the Hazel Grove-based charity.

The day was a fantastic success, with the bright sun shining down on the event that saw guests enjoy fairground rides, a delicious BBQ, balloon animals, face painting and games throughout the day.

There was a special guest appearance from the Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Linda Holt, and consort Mr Ken Holt, who enjoyed looking at what was on offer and chatting to guests. Also, making a rather dramatic appearance was a fire engine from Offerton Fire Station, which opened the doors to its cabin for youngsters to sit in and explore.

The event raised much needed funds for Independent Options, one of the leading charities for children and adults with disabilities in Stockport. Fundraising Manager, Lucy Sawdon-Molloy, said, “The Summer Birthday Party was a huge success, not only did we raise more than £1,500, but it was truly a fun-packed day. Holding a garden party in the summer has long been a tradition for us here at Independent Options, so it was delightful to see everyone coming together to enjoy themselves in the sunshine on this special occasion. From all of us here at Independent Options we’d like to say a very big thank you to our local community for supporting us, and to everyone who came along to join in the party!”

Independent Options is a registered charity with almost 40 years’ experience of removing the barriers that society places in the way of people with disabilities and those who love and care for them. It currently provides support services to over 600 children and adults with a range of disabilities.

For more information, visit: www.independentoptions.org.uk For more information on events held by Independent Options, contact the Fundraising Office on 0161 482 7936 or email fundraising@independentoptions.org.uk

ENJOY OUR BARBERSHOP OPEN EVENING On Wednesday 13 September, Stockport Barbershop Harmony Club (Harmony Revival) is holding an open night for anyone who would like to learn more about singing in a chorus and Barbershop in particular.

Singing builds confidence, reduces stress and anxiety and raises endorphins. NO KIDDING! So come to our rehearsal and see what a great time we have. You’ll learn about vocal techniques, watch the chorus rehearsing and even learn an easy song yourself. Come along to see if it’s for you and it is free!

Contact Tony Johnston by email tjohnston26@outlook.com or call 07809 471492.

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GIANT BEE CREATED FOR BUG HUNT Throughout the Summer term Ramillies Hall School and Nursery in Cheadle Hulme were involved in a Bee Project to help spread awareness and understanding of the importance of bees. The project helped them to understand that if things do not change bees could become extinct which would be detrimental to the environment.

Miss Jeacott led the Juniors in creating a giant bee which is to be donated to the Hazel Grove Allotment Society for their Bug Hunt on Sunday, 3 September.

They started making the bee on the lawn in between Nursery and Juniors, on a lovely warm sunny morning with two large balloons and some papier-mache. At the end of the session both the head and body had been made and were left in the sun to dry before construction and decoration took place. Unfortunately, the rising temperature was not taken into consideration, and by the end of the day the balloons were misshapen and unusable and Miss J had to come up with a new plan for the giant bumblebee involving chicken wire and bin liners!

Overall the project was a great success and the bumble bee worked out well in the end. Well done to the Juniors who did not give up and become disheartened when things did not initially go to plan.

AUTUMN WEA CLASSES Disley WEA branch has another interesting programme from September with classes in Disley and Macclesfield.

Courses include The Literature and Social History of Mrs Gaskell, Archaeology, Birdwatching and Art History, with Saturday Schools on Alexander Technique, History and Psychology.

For more details or to find out how to book or enrol please see our leaflet in libraries, or ring the secretary Rosemary Broadhurst on 01625 877255. All day schools must be booked through the branch but class enrolment, which will ensure you have a place, is at enrolonline.wea.org.uk or ring 0300 303 3464.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY On Saturday 16 September you are welcome to Bridge & Afternoon Tea at High Lane Village Hall from 2pm to 4.30pm. Tickets are £6 each or £20 for a table of four pre-paid and are available from June Gibbs 01663 764935 or Margaret Mc Dermott 01663 765638.

All proceeds to High Lane Village Hall Funds

ST GEORGE’S CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St George’s Church on the A6 in Heaviley, Davenport is hosting its 11th Christmas Tree Festival from 29 November to 3 December. The event will feature over 70 trees, decorated and illuminated according to themes chosen by their sponsors.

As always, the Festival will feature a number of live events such as schoolchildren singing carols, dance and hand bell performances. There will also be Christmas craft for children, refreshments throughout and Father Christmas on Saturday 2 December. Entrance fee of £2 per person, children free. Anyone who wishes to sponsor a tree should contact Kim Regan on 0161 440 0408 or at d.kim.regan@gmail.com.

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WIMLSOW GUILD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY If you enjoy the countryside or wish you knew a little more about plants, animals and fungi, why not join other enthusiasts at the Natural History Society? During the winter experts deliver illustrated talks on a range of natural history topics; during the summer there is a programme of field trips. Lectures are held monthly on a Thursday – details will be listed in the INSIDE Guide.

For more information about membership contact David Warner 01625 874387, Steve Osborne 01625 879087 or email steve.osborne42@gmail.com

POYNTON G & S SOCIETY SHOW A story of love, politics and misunderstandings, this year’s show is Iolanthe, one of the best known of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operettas with beautiful music and enchanting characters. It includes several famous G & S songs, including Strephon’s a Member of Parliament, When Britain Really Ruled the Waves and the Nightmare Song.

Iolanthe, a fairy, married a mortal. Under fairy law that is a capital offence, but her Queen commuted the sentence to lifelong exile, on condition that she left her husband and never saw him again. Iolanthe’s son, Strephon, is a half-fairy, half-mortal shepherd. He loves Phyllis, a Ward of the Court of Chancery. Phyllis returns Strephon’s love, but is unaware of his fairy heritage. The fairies persuade their Queen to pardon Iolanthe, who returns from exile, introducing Strephon to her sisters. The Queen agrees to help Strephon when he tells her that he wishes to marry Phyllis, but the Lord Chancellor won’t let him.

The usual Gilbert & Sullivan plots and sub-plots ensue, involving the fairies, peers, and spells cast to influence Parliament. Go along and find out how the story finishes!

Iolanthe runs from Tuesday, 3 to Saturday, 7 October. Tickets are £12 for adults and £7 for ages 16 and under.

They are available in advance either by emailing tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or call 01625 876394. They will also be available on the door each night as well as from MATES DIY on Park Lane and from the Civic Hall.

Reserved seats are available, but only via the Ticket Secretary.

Poynton Civic Hall 7.30pm

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THE NORTH WEST’S LEADING ENSEMBLE St George’s Singers ended their Diamond Anniversary season with another sell-out concert at Gorton Monastery and a review of their performance of Verdi requiem that described them as able to “stand at least alongside the Hallé Choir as the north west’s leading ensemble”. That is quite a journey for a self-funded choir that started 60 years ago as a local choir of 23 singers based at St George’s Church, Poynton. The choir is already preparing for the new 2017-18 season which is going to be their busiest ever, beginning with four concerts before Christmas.

On 21 October they will be performing at Chetham’s new venue, The Stoller Hall performing Rachmaninov Vespers in a concert for Chetham’s Russian October 1917-2017 season. This concert also includes John Tavener’s hauntingly beautiful Song for Athene which readers may remember from the funeral of Princess Diana.

In December there will of course be the ever-popular traditional family-friendly Carols and Brass by Candlelight, and just two days later the choir will be at The Bridgewater Hall performing in John Rutter’s Christmas Festival with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The King’s Singers.

Full details of these and all the other events in the new season can be found in the season’s brochure which is now available at Poynton Civic Hall. St George’s Singers always welcomes enquiries from singers who are interested in joining them to perform great music in great venues. If that’s you, please ring the secretary Jacqui on 01625 875437 to arrange a few visits to rehearsals and to hear more about how to join the choir.

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time for a change We know that many of our readers have visited the lovely Park House B & B on more than one occasion.

With this in mind Howard and Mary would like to offer something a little different for your next visit.

Their new offer gives you the chance to choose your room (on a first come first served basis) and includes complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival with a superb Full Breakfast all at the discounted rate of ÂŁ70 for two people. Breakfast at Park House is an experience in itself - choose from delights such as compote of apricot & cinnamon, locally sourced James Alpe Clitheroe pork sausage and smoked bacon, or Omelette Arnold Bennett - a light and creamy omelette, filled with smoked haddock and Lancashire cheese.

There are several great places to eat nearby including the fabulous La Locanda where hosts Cinzia and Maurizio are happy to offer Park House guests a discount of 20% on any food from the full a la Carte menu (minimum 2 courses) with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

This offer is available Monday to Friday until the end of November 2017.

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

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.

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

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

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. £3 for one child, then £1 per additional child (siblings welcome).

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.

saturday Messy Church 3pm-5pm A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and eating together.

St Thomas’ Church, High Lane. For further information call: Canon Janet Parker 01663 764519 or Carole Walsh 01663 763375.

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

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

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september - october 2017

selected events in your area

Sat 2 to Sun 3 September

WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

The Bullock Smithy Hike 56 Miles in the Peak District, organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. Long Distance Walkers Challenge event, started 42 years ago and still as popular as ever. Starts midday Saturday at Devonshire Park (almost opposite 3rd HG Scout Group HQ) More info from Quentin Blagg 01625 872825 or 07534 557182 www.bullocksmithy.com

Disley & District Flower Club A flower demonstration by Elizabeth Graham, an Area Demonstrator, entitled What a Wonderful World.

Visitors welcome £5 High Lane Village Hall 7.30 pm

Sunday 3 September Hazel Grove Allotments open their gates to welcome visitors.

Come in and dig a root of potatoes, then stroll around the plots hunting for giant bugs. Buy lovely fresh produce, preserves and homebaking, then sit back and relax whilst you enjoy a cuppa and a cake and all in the middle of Hazel Grove! Admission 50p, children free.

Entrances on School Street and Chester Road, Hazel Grove 1pm to 4pm

Monday 4 September Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz. £6 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane 8pm

Thursday 7 September High Lane Residents Association monthly meeting.

All residents welcome. High Lane Library, 8pm

Saturday 9 September Messy Church A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and meal together.

For further information call Canon Janet Parker 01663 764519 or Ann Lambert 01663 764521.

St Thomas’ Church, High Lane 3.30pm to 5pm

Sunday 10 September Brookdale Club Open Day. Everybody welcome to visit and see all the facilities and activities on offer.

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 10am to 2pm

Tuesday 12 September National Trust Lecture Shakespeare and Being Human - David Seddon.

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

Wednesday 13 September Harmony Revival Open Night Come to our rehearsal and see what a great time we have.

Contact Tony Johnston by email tjohnston26@outlook.com or on 07809 471492 Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4JQ

Wednesday 13 September Stockport Walking and Outdoors Group An illustrated talk on The First Great Credit Crunch by Jim Williams. All are welcome, admission £1. For details of all our events including Wednesday evening walks, day walks and weekends please go to ‘www.stockportwalkingoutdoors.org.uk’.

Hazel Grove Civic Hall 8pm

THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER St Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum AGM & Terry Browne - The Last Action of The Calcutta Light Horse.

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

Saturday 16 September Jumble Sale Admission is 50p. Refreshments will be available and there is a free car park.

Short Street United Reformed Church, Hazel Grove 10am to 11.30am

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Saturday 16 September

Wednesday 20 September

Bridge & Afternoon Tea Tickets £6 each or £20 for a table of four pre-paid. Available from June Gibbs 01663 764935 or Margaret Mc Dermott 01663 765638 All proceeds to High Lane Village Hall Funds.

High Lane Village Hall 2pm to 4.30pm

Stockport Walking and Outdoors Group.

An illustrated talk about the history of Wellington Road, Stockport by Kevin Dransfield of Stockport Heritage Trust.

All are welcome, admission £1.

For details of all our events including Wednesday evening walks, day walks and weekends please go to www.stockportwalkingoutdoors.org.uk.

Monday 18 September Hazel Grove Townswomen’s G0uild Mrs J Somekh talks about The Lighter Side of Mayoralty.

Enquiries Secretary 0161 483 9559 or Chair 0161 483 2827 Hazel Grove Civic Hall 1.30pm

Monday 18 September Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club Make 2018 a better Gardening Year. What to grow and what to avoid - a talk from Howard Drury Further information 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com St Peter’s Church (Parish Centre) 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove, SK7 4EA 7.30pm

Tuesday 19 September North Cheshire Photographic Society Robert Millin – Confessions of a Competition Addict. Hear how Robert, from Wigan 10 Photography Club, has become a highly successful photographer through being hooked on entering photographic competitions. Non-members £5 on the door. www.ncps.org.uk Poynton Civic Centre 7.30pm for 8pm start

Tuesday 19 September Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society coach trip to Levens Hall Nr Kendal. Non members welcome.

For further information please visit www.dlhs.weebly.com

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Thursday 21 September Active at Windlehurst Coffee Morning. Come along for coffee and biscuits served by our members in costume. A warm welcome is guaranteed! Stalls and raffle.

Windlehurst Methodist Church, Windlehurst Road, High Lane 10.30am to 12.30 pm

Thursday 21 September Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society evening talk ‘FUNGI.’ For further information please visit www.dlhs.weebly.com High Lane Village Hall 7.30pm

Tuesday 26 September E Cheshire National Trust Association. A Penny’s Worth’ with Penny Dean OBE. Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Stockport 2pm

Thurs 28 to Sat 30 September NK Theatre Arts presents Sweet Charity.

With a score full of big numbers (Big Spender, Rhythm of Life, If My Friends Could See Me Now) this Broadway classic will be brought roaring into Romiley this Autumn as SWEET CHARITY plays The Forum Theatre in Stockport for three nights.

Ticket Price: £10 - £12* *booking fee applies Box Office: 0333 666 3366 The Forum Theatre, Romiley 7.30pm

Compiled by Claire Hawker > email: claire@insidemagazines.co.uk

Thursday 28 September

Saturday 7 October

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society British Wildlife in Frozen Britain by Mike Roberts.

Visitors very welcome (£4) More information from David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Stockport Symphony Orchestra – 40th Anniversary Concert Glinka - Russlan and Ludmilla, Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No 4, Tchaikovsky - Symphony No 5. Conductor, Mark Heron, Soloist, Tom Hicks For more information visit the orchestra website at www.stockportsymphony.co.uk Stockport Town Hall 7.30pm

Fri 29 & Sat 30 September

Tuesday 11 October

Disley Arts Society Exhibition Framed and unframed originals and cards, raffle, cakes and refreshments.

On site parking www.disleyartssociety.weebly.com At Disley Methodist Church, 70 Buxton Road, Disley SK12 2EY

East Cheshire National Trust AGM Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Saturday 30 September Disley & Lyme Horticultural Society coffee morning. Coffee, cakes, plants and much more! For further information please visit our website www.dlhs.weebly.com High Lane Village Hall 10am to 12noon

Monday 2 October Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz £6 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 High Lane Conservative Club, Buxton Road, High Lane 8pm

Tues 3 to Sat 7 October Poynton Gilbert and Sullivan Society – Iolanthe Tickets £12 adults and £7 for ages 16 and under, available in advance either by emailing tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or call 01625 876394. They will also be available on the door each night as well as from MATES DIY on Park Lane, Poynton.

Reserved seats are available, but only via the Ticket Secretary.

Poynton Civic Hall 7.30pm

Wednesday 11 October Stockport Walking and Outdoors Group USA by AMTRAK - an illustrated talk by Chris Hughes on a journey across the USA by train. All are welcome, admission £1. For details of all our events including Wednesday evening walks, day walks and weekends please go to www.stockportwalkingoutdoors.org.uk Hazel Grove Civic Hall 8pm

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER St Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum Peter Heaton - Belle Vue from Start to Finish.

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

Thursday 12 October Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society British Butterflies – a travelogue by Tim Melling of the RSPB. Visitors very welcome (£4) More information from David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Weds 4 to Sat 7 October Brookdale Amateur Theatre presents Habeas Corpus, a cheeky comedy by Alan Bennett Box office 0161 3022302 Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall. Curtain up at 7.45pm

Thursday 5 October High Lane Residents Association monthly meeting.

All residents welcome.

High Lane Library, 8pm

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Saturday 21 October

Messy Church A time of welcome, crafts, celebration and meal together. For further information call: Canon Janet Parker 01663 764519 or Ann Lambert 01663 764521.

St Thomas’ Church, High Lane 3:30pm to 5pm

Table Top Sale Admission is 50p and refreshments will be available. Stalls will include bric a brac, toys, books, crafts etc. Free car park.

Short Street United Reformed Church, Hazel Grove 10am to 12.30pm

Monday 16 October

Wednesday 25 October

Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club Winter Hanging Baskets. Kate, from Lomax hanging baskets, gives a talk and demonstration on planting winter hanging baskets.

St Peter’s Church (Parish Centre) 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove, SK7 4EA 7.30pm

Stockport Walking and Outdoors Group An illustrated talk by Cary O’Donnell on the Grande Escursione Appenninica, a long distance path through the Italian Appennine Mountains. All are welcome, admission £1.

For details of all our events including Wednesday evening walks, day walks and weekends please go to www.stockportwalkingoutdoors.org.uk Hazel Grove Civic Hall 8pm

Monday 16 october Hazel Grove Townswomen’s Guild Annual Birthday Party Enquiries Secretary 0161 483 9559 or Chair 0161 483 2827 Hazel Grove Civic Hall 1.30pm

Wednesday 18 October High Lane Residents Association Annual General Meeting.

7.30pm High Lane Village Hall. All residents welcome.

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Thursday 26 October East Cheshire National Trust Lecture The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew: more than just a garden – Jackie Campbell.

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Stockport, SK7 3AB 7.30pm

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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 8969 0161 483 3476 0161 487 3708 0161 480 2453 0161 285 5229 01663 764519 0161 285 1431

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 (non-emergency)

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

0161 217 6009 0845 644 4307 0161 217 6009

Local Government Stockport MBC

0161 480 4949

Travel Bus & Train Times National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

101 101

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

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

Helplines 0161 456 3467

Libraries Hazel Grove Library Stockport Central Reference Library High Lane Library

Greater Manchester Police Cheshire Police

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

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

0845 7697555 020 7403 0888 03444 111 444 0800 1111 0800 555111 118 500 0300 222 1122 0300 1234999 116 123 0161 477 6344

0871 200 2233 0845 748 4950 0871 271 0711

Post Offices Hazel Grove Post Office Fiveways Parade Post Office Peak Pharmacy Post Office

0161 483 2332 01625 872407 01663 766877

pharmacies Peak Pharmacy, High Lane Scorah Chemists, Hazel Grove

01663 762235 01625 872267

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classified index ACCOUNTANTS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

David E Hanley

46

ADULT EDUCATION 42

BOOKSHOPS

Carrington Doors

8

BUILDERS

Robinsons Garden Maintenance

41

Whitehall Builders Ltd

50

CARE HOMES & SERVICES Fernlea

6

Safeclean

20

Cheshire Hearing Centre

Hazel Grove Baptist Church

48

Blue Handymen

Park House B&B

Matt Finish

Diamond Home Support

24

William Wragg MP

St Thomas’s Children’s Choir

49

City Lock & Safe

The Forum Theatre

45

LOFT LADDERS More Than Loft Ladders

DECORATORS Edmondsons Decorators

46

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

20

39

34

9 Back Cover

FIREPLACES & FUELS

38

30

The Hope Inn

23

ROOFING

38

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

City Lock & Safe

Hazel Grove Sports Centre

30

16

The Stair Shop

30

Thomas Ferns

15

TREE SERVICES

19

35

46

WILLS East Cheshire Wills

10

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS The Window Repair Centre

51

Cloudy2Clear

27

YOGA 42

OVEN CLEANING Eco Dazzle

52

Manners Pimblett Inside Front Cover

Swift Tree Services

44

PATIOS 44

23

STAIR RENOVATIONS

OSTEOPATHS Hazel Grove Osteopaths

ESTATE AGENTS

Spring Gardens

SPORTS CENTRES 41

ORGANIC FOOD Riverford Home Delivery

ELECTRICIANS

5

SECURITY

MOBILITY Ability Matters

DRAINAGE

Copper Lounge

SOLICITORS 53

LOCKSMITH SERVICES

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

46

RESTAURANTS & PUBS

Abstract Roofing Services

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CLEANING SERVICES

Home Fires & Fuels

37

KITCHENS

CHURCHES

Snapes

52

HOTELS

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Lawler & Co

34

HEARING SERVICES

Coppice Joinery & Building

Lisa Wilson

Michelle Reynolds Inside Back Cover

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Simply Books

SCZ Electrical Services

PODIATRISTS 10

GARAGE DOORS

Spanish Classes

54

G Burdett Funeral Services

24

Raven Yoga Studio

18