Inside Poynton Issue 78

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inside p o y n t o n December is fast approaching as I write this; I find it rather unnerving how quickly Christmas comes around every year, and whilst a part of me is a bit ‘bah humbug’ when the shops get their Christmas displays up in October, I do love how the lights everywhere brighten up the short days and long, dark evenings!

Talking of which, I’ve taken up a new hobby which finds me pounding the pavements of Poynton on a couple of those dark evenings every week! When I saw that a friendly group of local runners were offering a C25K programme in September, I decided to give it a go. For those who don’t know, C25K is a way of building up from doing little or no running, to comfortably running 5K in about 8 weeks.

Not only can I easily run 5K now, I actually enjoy it and I’ve also met a lovely group of very supportive people. So, a big shout out to Poynton Runners, I couldn’t have done it without you!

Have a great Christmas everyone and please keep supporting all our lovely local businesses.

See you in 2019

What’s INSIDE this month 4 jake’s perspective 7 ted’s barber shop 8 poynton’s artisan butcher 11 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 12 poynton buzz 15 the star of wonder 19 the beer & book club 20 exercise and body image 23 Puzzles 24 poynton live 29 The Stress Solution 30 Winter Bling 32 The Walk 35 working on the bucket list 39 In Touch 45 Just 4 Kids 46 Children’s Activities 49 INSIDE Guide 58 Puzzle Solutions 61 Useful Numbers 62 Classified Index

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Jake’s perspective Aaghh! So much to do! They tell me to just get used to it because it only gets worse... Great!

Politics, Politics, Politics Life has suddenly become more serious. We are doing about Black Power in GCSE History at the moment.

I was discussing this at tea with my dad and he told me that gold medal winning 1968 Black Power hero, Tommie Smith, was coming to Manchester University to give a talk- would I like to meet him? I jumped at the opportunity and it was a very inspiring experience.

Here is a picture of me and Tommie Smith, the man who put his fist in the air on the podium in the 1968 Mexico Olympics. This great night was topped off with Chicken Tikka Masala at a restaurant called MyLahore in Rusholme. A special mention goes out to their Mango Lassi which was absolutely to die for - my mum said just forget the calories...

Last time I went to see them it was at Club Academy which I thought was a pretty small venue. No matter what people say about big gigs there is always something special about seeing a band where the lead vocalist can come out and give you a hug in the middle of a song. This is exactly what happened this time round when I saw SB6 at Hive, a new club in Manchester. I even managed to get a photo with both singers in this brilliant band. Here is one of them.

The support acts really caught my eye as well: CaVValiers. You’re probably thinking I’ve spelt that wrongly but that is how it is on Spotify so make sure you go and give them (and Sonic Boom 6) a listen and follow them both on all the various social media sites.

The Distant Dream At the end of my last article I promised to tell you about Club La Santa in Lanzarote. Windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, diving and Aqua Up all seem like a distant memory in the lovely warm but not so scenic Canary Islands.

For people who are into sports and athletics and stuff you may have heard of Club La Santa and its fantastic facilities. I can honestly say that they are the best I’ve ever seen. To have it there out in the sun glazed landscape is just perfect for anyone who wants to train or relax. My personal highlight was trying to work out the diving board. In the end, after a lot of belly flops and head flops, I mastered a one and a half front flip dive!

Back to Political Reality Another night out in Manchester!

If you have been around my article for a while, then you may remember me talking about going to see a band called Sonic Boom 6 and their Ska-Punk style.

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Off to the Houses of Parliament next week in my capacity as Youth MP for Cheshire East. We’re debating in the Chamber with the official speaker John Bercow in the chair, so watch this space!

by Jake Crossley

Welcome to Ted’s Barber Shop Toddler? Teenager? In your twenties or thirties, through to eighties, even nineties? Whatever your age you’re welcome at Ted’s Barber Shop!

When you walk into the salon, set up 5 years ago by Poynton’s Ted Aldridge, the first thing that strikes you is the very comfortable waiting area, giving you time to survey the quirky interior and soak up the warm and busy ambience. As Ted’s Barbershop heads into 2019, a makeover is planned, incorporating a more traditional, minimalistic design. Watch this space!

As a fully accredited member of the British Barbers Association, Ted is also very proud of his recent accolade, being named the British Barbers Association Barbershop of the Month and featuring on their website.

Ted told me: ‘ We offer a bespoke service to every client, whatever style he’s looking for - traditional, modern, tidy up or a complete restyle. You never know who’s going to walk through the door and that’s what I love about what I do – I love being creative and it’s never just a job or a chore to me.’

Equally enthusiastic is Ted’s Mum, Rosemary, who is also a qualified hairdresser. ‘Shopping habits are changing but it’s important to support the smaller local businesses to keep our village vibrant. We’re in a great line of business - after all, you can’t get a haircut on the internet! But it can be frustrating how people assume that the shops and businesses stop at the Waitrose junction. Our position here on School Lane is great, in a parade of thriving businesses with free parking right outside.’

One thing that won’t change, for sure, is the friendly welcome. For little ones there’s plenty to occupy them, with iPad videos to watch when they’re having their hair cut and a ‘first cut’ certificate and keepsake lock of hair to embarrass them with at their 18th. For the less mobile, it’s a large shop with great accessibility to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility scooters – you can even have your haircut in situ, if that’s easier.

All staff - Ted, Rosemary, and barber Danny - are fully qualified, with certificates proudly hanging on the wall.

Ted and his team are very grateful to everyone from Poynton (and beyond) who supports them and they’re looking forward to the next era of Ted’s. They’re always busy, and so they should be when they’re offering a great quality service, locally, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

But there’s always room for one more – why not go and experience it for yourself?!

9 School Lane, Poynton SK12 1AX (Next to CO-OP) Phone 01625 402290 www.tedsbarbershoppoynton.com Facebook: Ted’s Barber shop Poynton Twitter: @tedsshop Strictly no appointments - JUST WALK IN!

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poynton’s artisan BUTCHER The Butcher’s Block, Poynton’s Artisan Butcher, is one of the latest additions to our thriving local retail scene on Park Lane.

Owner Mike Walton is an eighth-generation family butcher, Poynton born and bred, ably assisted behind the scenes by his wife Amanda and in the shop by Steve, fresh from Aidan Byrne’s latest venture, 20 Stories, and Danny who has taken his interest in food and where it comes from, to embrace a career change.

They have both become very welcome members of the team!

So, when number 49 became vacant, it was all systems go and the grand refit began. The result is a traditional butcher’s shop with a modern twist, the fittings and interior ooze quality; nothing is hidden away, meat (always hung for 28 days) is there to see and Mike and his team are serving in the shop and preparing the food before your very eyes. And I say food because there’s so much on offer including a wide range of cheese and charcuterie, with matching wines and beers, as well as chutneys, gravies, marinades and so on.

Originally from Styal, the Walton family have stayed within a few miles of their origins; Mike’s grandad was a butcher in Woodford. His Dad, John, worked in Woodford and Poynton. They took over Beards in Bramhall in 1994 until they sold up 12 years later.

Mike is also a trained chef, so his career has always involved food! He’s done outside events catering with the Beards van, he worked as a chef and then as part of the management team at The Farmers Arms for four years, and he set up the very successful Butcher’s Quarter in Manchester’s Northern Quarter in Manchester. But his heart was always set on coming back to his roots and creating his own business in Poynton - all he needed was the right premises to come available.

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Artisan is a bit of a buzz word these days; it’s a term used to describe a product that is produced by nonindustrialised methods, often utilising skills handed down through the generations. An artisan butcher uses every part of the product, nothing is wasted. As far as possible the produce available at The Butcher’s Block is sourced locally and where it comes from further afield, it’s chosen by Mike for its quality and provenance, from farmers he has known with for many years.

come with minimal packaging, all recyclable.

If you want to cook from scratch, but you aren’t sure how much meat you need or how to cook it, just ask Mike and his team who are very approachable and more than happy to advise!

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DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK Some people are nervous about going into a butcher’s shop because they don’t know what to ask for, so Mike is on a mission to re-educate! There’s a whole generation now that has only ever seen fresh meat in pre-weighed packs in supermarkets. He is trying to recreate this convenience by offering meals such as Cook in the Bag Chicken with Ready to Roast Vegetables or Breakfast Stacks (Portobello mushroom, sausage, black pudding wrapped in streaky bacon) sold as a package with a carton of free-range eggs. The difference is, these are freshly prepared every day and

Mike is loving being back in the Poynton community – he’s already hosted a demonstration evening for Poynton Round Table, preparing and cooking half a lamb and he’s teamed up with the neighbours at The Flute and Firkin to serve hot food once a month. If you haven’t ventured through the door yet I urge you to do so – you can be sure of a warm welcome and a mouth-watering array of food. Once you’ve found your favourites you can even give the shop a call, or email and they’ll deliver to your home, at your convenience (within reason!)

To keep up to speed with any offers, new ranges of prepared meals, and the daily sausage selection, find them on Facebook, call 01625 348605 or visit www.butchersblockcheshire.co.uk

Diary of a geeky knitter Our Geeky Knitter has been super-busy recently, so this month’s Diary is about Jenny, instead of by her!

You may have heard her mention, just once or twice, the fact that she was getting married soon! Well, here are some photos to prove the great day arrived and, as we go to press, Jenny and her husband Ben will be on honeymoon. Where, you might ask? Where else other than Disneyworld, with a jam-packed two weeks racing around all the theme parks!

When Jenny said she was making her own wedding dress (bearing in mind this is someone who didn’t do sewing until she joined an evening class at Aquinas College some 3 or 4 years ago) I imagined she would be making something simple. How wrong I was! The dress was beautiful, expertly fitted, with a keyhole back detail, masses of floaty fabric in the skirt, and hand-stitched flowers all around the bottom. Is there no end to this young lady’s talents?

Similarly, at the reception there were little touches all around that she had supplied.

There was a subtle nod to their love of all things comic and gaming, with Pokémon table names, Marvel comic strip runners, made by Jenny of course, and hundreds of paper cranes (the feathered variety!), made by her brother, to add a splash of colour.

The ceremony was at St Thomas’ in High Lane. What a charming little church it is, looking particularly lovely in the Autumn sunshine.

It was a truly magical day from beginning to end and I felt honoured to be part of it. I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing Jenny and Ben every happiness for their married life.

Until next time, when hopefully the Geeky Knitter herself will be back!

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

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poynton buzz A VISIT TO GRADE Here I go again, another chance to wax lyrical about why Poynton is such a fantastic place to live and what great independent local businesses we have right here in our lovely village.

One of my favourites is Grade, where I’ve been a regular visitor since it opened in May 2016. Owners Sarah and Cam, with their family backgrounds in catering and hospitality, poured lots of energy and love into the stunning makeover of what had been the headmaster’s house, back in the day when the village school was across the road in the building that is now The Centre.

In the early days of Grade, there was a menu for lunchtime and a tapas offering in the evenings. I ate from the tapas menu several times and it was excellent, but sometimes, particularly if you aren’t in the mood for sharing, it’s nice to be able to choose your own meal!

The latest incarnation of Grade allows you to do just that. When chef Tony joined the team, almost 12 months ago, he launched a new all-day menu (also available on Friday and Saturday evenings) which changes from time to time to suit the season. The most popular tapas dishes are still on there, but so are lots of other tempting dishes from lighter meals such as sandwiches and salads to new winter offerings such as Chicken Cacciatore, Yorkshire Pudding Wrap and Bloody Mary Burger.

The extensive Brunch menu (available until 12 noon on weekdays and all day at weekends) is one of the best you’ll find anywhere, with eggs done just about any way you can think of, pancake stacks, various avocado options, porridge, granola, full English and breakfast wraps, meaty, veggie, you name it, it’s on there. Another recent innovation at Grade, the only place to offer this in Poynton, is the Bottomless Brunch – apparently, it’s all the rage in Manchester at the moment! Order one item from the Brunch menu, accompanied by unlimited Prosecco or Mimosa for £24.95 per person* Sounds perfect for a special occasion.

The family run and family friendly ethos makes Grade very welcoming for all ages and a great venue for family celebrations. Children under 10 are catered for, not with the standard offering of ‘kids’ food’ but 50% off the main menu prices for a smaller portion of real food, meaning they too can enjoy the real Grade experience.

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I haven’t had chance to touch on the excellent wine list, the extensive gin menu, the tempting cake selection and the wide range of hot drinks, including speciality teas and their own delicious blend of coffee.

Pre-booking for the Christmas menu in December, including Christmas Eve is required. And frankly, given how popular and busy Grade is particularly at weekends, it’s always advisable to book a table to avoid disappointment. All dietary requirements can be catered for, even with the special Christmas menus, you only have to ask.

There really is something for every person, every taste and every occasion at Grade.

Go ahead and book a table, you won’t be disappointed! 01625 858 927. *Terms & Conditions apply

the STAR OF WONDER Gail Ashton speaks to Poynton-based Jenny Cooke, author of The Cross Behind Bars/Light Through Prison Bars and Storm and Other Stories, about her new children’s novel The Star of Wonder.

December 22nd, two years ago. For the first time in 40 years, Jenny Cooke has nothing to do this Christmas. She glances at the time. Three pm and the grandfather clock in the hall starts to chime, once, twice, three, four…ten times. She thinks, ‘weird!’ And carries on doing nothing.

At four, it chimes ten again. By the next afternoon, though it’s nearly Christmas, Jenny and her husband are driving to the clock mender’s in Alderley Edge. Jenny says, ‘I looked up before we went into his house and I could see The Edge rearing up, sort of lavender colour, and it looked flat, like a Chinese painting.’ The day was beautiful and ‘hanging in the atmosphere was a golden mist’ which made The Edge seem ‘like a magical land.’

Inside the house, and out of the blue, the clock mender asks, ‘would you like to see a ballerina?’ and opens an old-style music box complete with ballerina doll and Strauss waltz music. They drive home in silence. Jenny thinks, ‘I’ve just got to write this.’ She thinks about her grandchildren Martha and Stanley, about an adventure on The Edge, a week of Christmas and a child who loses a tinsel star. At the midnight service in church, the congregation sings ‘Star of wonder, star of night, ‘and I just suddenly thought, that’s the title.’ In the New Year, she spends weeks in Barnsley waiting for her daughter to give birth, often writing throughout the night. The chapters pour out.

Another story inspires Jenny’s first venture into children’s literature too and that is the story of her granddaughter who has a rare genetic condition called William’s Syndrome. I ask if it’s hard to write about real people.

She tells me that she’d waited a long time to be able to write about Martha, but once she and her brother had been given different names, they became ‘new people, and the characters sort of took off in their own ways.’

Being a former teacher of Children with Special Needs and having her own family were both important cues to help Jenny recall, two generations on, what it’s like to be that age. So, too, she could never have written such a book when she was younger; you need, she says, to make your characters like ‘real children’ and to have ‘love for your characters and for your story.’ Of course, not every character makes it through to the final cut.

Jenny says, ‘it’s like any relationship with a child; you can either foster it or it can die off.’ Jenny herself had ‘quite a difficult family background,’ and in later books she wants to explore the strains of family life even more. Jenny adds that she’s acutely aware of the impact of disability, something she’s witnessed both professionally and at first hand with her granddaughter, of how ‘through no fault of the child’ it ‘brings a huge packet of stress’ into family life, including for siblings. But support from family ‘was completely invaluable’ in writing this book.

Integral to the structure of The Star of Wonder are numerous time-slips and ‘magical’ elements, most of Continued over

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them only apparent to the children. Jenny talks about time ‘as like a pleated skirt’, and of how the idea of ‘time being not time’ has been for her a ‘sense of a mystery that was going to be revealed,’ something she lets ‘float as a backdrop through my mind’ when she’s writing. She insists too that, though the novel is set at Christmas time and coloured by her faith, ‘the story has its own integrity.’

She says, ‘there’s got to be a lightness… I don’t want to persuade anybody.’

The Star of Wonder By Jenny Cooke Out on the mysterious Edge in Alderley, Sidney hopes to meet a wizard. He finds instead a silver coin that will change everything. Sidney, his sister Mandy and their friends, fall through the bounds of time, while an ancient miner from another world watches, and waits.

It took Jenny a long time in life to decide that what she was searching for in life was to write. Her grandfather was a journalist ‘and had quite a story to tell.’ She remarks that if she’d have thought more she might have realized ‘I was a bit of a chip off his old block.’ Writing is, for Jenny, her life-blood: ‘it feels right to me, I feel like a round peg in a round hole.’ Even during what she calls her desert years, that long gap between her earlier publications and this one, ‘I found I was still writing my journal and other bits’, and just couldn’t give up putting her thoughts down on paper.

I ask Jenny about which children’s books she most admires. She tells me that Tolkien and C.S. Lewis’s Narnia Chronicles are favourites, though she didn’t come to them until she was an adult. As a child, she would read Enid Blyton in one sitting while Rosemary Sutcliffe’s Eagle of the Ninth, which she heard on the radio, was her best book. Jenny even wrote to her to tell her she was a writer and received a hugely encouraging letter complete with a hand-drawing of a little mouse by way of reply. Her alltime favourite, though, also heard on the radio, is Tom’s Midnight Garden, complete with a grandfather clock just like The Star of Wonder.

Jenny insists she never planned a trilogy but ‘other ideas just came up my back’, and so ‘I must follow this thread while it’s there.’ The next two books will be darker, with Sidney and his family taken out of their comfortable existence, and the possible introduction of a couple of new characters, as well as excursions along the River Mersey, plus, of course, the developing story of the late Iron Age copper miner who is central to this first book.

I can’t wait to read them. In the meantime, here’s a synopsis of The Star of Wonder. Published by Tiny Tree Children’s Books, www.tinytreebooks.com it’s available to buy now from all good book shops including Simply Books Bramhall.

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Jenny’s Top Tips ■■ ‘Keep going (Jenny had a 15-year gap between books) and follow the thread while it’s there.’

■■ Keep a journal to record your ideas ■■ Join a writers’ group or workshop ■■ Edit your work. But not too soon.

■■ Seek the truth of the matter, be true to yourself, and learn to write it.

■■ Don’t give up the day job!

On reflection, I now wonder whether that word ‘story’ holds the key to our overall views on the book and helps to explain why there was a fair amount of antipathy surrounding its review.

The Beer & Book Club recommends My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman This book with a very long title is based around a girl called Elsa, who is nearly eight years old and a little bit different. Her grandmother is 77 years old and rather eccentric. She is also Elsa’s best, and only, friend. Elsa revels in her grandmother’s stories about the Land of Almost-Awake and the Kingdom of Miamas. There, everyone is different, and no-one feels the need to be normal.

When Elsa’s grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters apologising to people, it marks the beginning of Elsa’s greatest adventure. The letters are addressed to people living in an apartment block, which is home to a drunk, a monster, a large dog and several other characters we eventually get to know rather well.

Like Elsa, we are left to work out where the ‘real world’ meets the world of pretend, and what real life lessons can be learnt through Elsa’s treasure trail of letters of apology.

Whilst scores aren’t everything when it comes to our book reviews, the scores this month reflected the polarised opinions! Even our book guru seemed a little confused, being torn between a positive and a negative assessment of the book under debate. And when your esteemed literary assessor is undecided, it’s perhaps not surprising that the rest of us were too.

The result was that whilst three of us retained some fondness for the novel, the other five remained nonplussed, with one putting his Kindle to one side when he’d reached just 11 percent of the story.

A story tends to suggest something a little more superficial than a novel, perhaps with less depth, less substance, or lacking credibility. This could explain why the book had left some of us feeling rather flat.

Some thought it was ‘just a story’ which lacked interest, and was long-winded, unlikely/unbelievable, childish and boring. Others thought it held hidden depth and found it amusing, poignant, moving and full of insight.

Those who enjoyed it admired the relationship between the grandmother and Elsa and were of the view that one can never judge a book by its cover. Those less keen felt there was a reality gap in the book which they could not overcome, not least the idea that a less than eight-year-old could have such wisdom at this early age and proceed to solve a complex treasure hunt, whilst learning so much about individual people along the way.

It’s fair to say that we all acknowledged that the book contained some interesting themes.

There was divorce and separation, love and loss, war and growing up, escape and reality, imagination and wisdom. It dealt with death and presented the idea that we should always look beyond the superficial.

Yes, it’s ‘pretend’, yes, it lacks a large degree of credibility, but beyond that, there is emotion, there is some joy, there is education, there might even be a sort of happy ending to this ‘story!’ And speaking as one who doesn’t always enjoy ‘fantasy’ novels, I for one thought it was a very pleasant read indeed.

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EXERCISE AND BODY IMAGE Research has identified that female body image is one of the biggest contributing factors preventing women from being physically active. A Sport England report found that 75% of the women surveyed wanted to take part in sport but were inhibited by fear of being judged on their appearance and ability. While the United Nations has suggested that sport will play a leading role in the journey to equal rights for women and girls, our perceptions about body image are preventing us from doing the one thing that could empower us.

■■ The kids all play sports and attend clubs ■■ We don’t have magazines in the house which send unhealthy messages and create unrealistic beliefs about body image ■■ We teach the kids about food and nutrition ■■ We don’t have weighing scales in the house ■■ We’re mindful in the way we talk about the appearance of ourselves and others ■■ We take part in exercise ourselves Will this be enough? I hope so. I look at Holly & Libby, pictured, and see the relationship they have with their families. I see them running from one club to another, taking part in SheRocks with their mums and wonder if I can bottle the confidence (I hope) that they have and hope I can instil it into my kids. They work their socks off in class and have a giggle.

I hope that access to classes like SheRocks promotes this self-confidence and wish that there had been something like this when I was their age. When I was a teenager the aspiration was to look thin – the thinner the better. Today I can see a real change – the aspiration is to look strong and healthy. You will see #strongnotskinny run alongside #SheRocks. It’s something that I am committed to for myself, my children, my clients and followers.

There are very few girls that I speak to who haven’t, at some stage, had down days when it comes to their self-image and body confidence. Taking part in regular exercise keeps you feeling strong, and confident. I know when I don’t exercise, I can struggle myself, so committing to regular exercise manages any demons that may pop up. I don’t care about the scales, I just know that exercise for me is an investment in both my physical and mental health. I’m not sure where I would be without it.

So how do we make sure our kids feel good about themselves and stay engaged in sport and exercise in adulthood? Here are some of the things we do at home to support them:

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I hope that creating an environment where women of all ages and ability can enjoy exercise in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment, will promote physical activity and mental well-being.

Growing up, we didn’t have access to the clubs that are available now and certainly not exercise classes. I hope that helping our kids to engage in sport will keep them active in adulthood. Some say that they drop out of clubs when they get to high school. Mine will need to cut down for sure to balance the increase in workload but I hope that a love of sport and exercise will stay with them forever.

Layla is a Fitness Instructor at Poynton Fitness www.poyntonfitness.co.uk

by Layla Bannard-Smith

285 YEAR MILESTONE FOR LEGAL FIRM Keoghs Nicholls Lindsell and Harris LLP celebrated its 285th anniversary on 3 October 2018, with staff and their families, business contacts and clients. This is a significant milestone, particularly in the current economic climate when many law firms and solicitors are closing their doors.

Ian and Oliver Harris, the direct descendants of the Harris namesake of the firm and whose great grandfather was a solicitor in the 1800’s, participated in a “Jeremy Paxman� style question and answer session with a circuit judge, which provided a fascinating insight into the history of this longstanding firm.

Keoghs Nicholls Lindsell and Harris LLP has offices in Hazel Grove and Altrincham and provides legal advice to individuals in probate, trusts, wills, court of protection, tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, residential and commercial conveyancing, landlord and tenant and litigation law.

The fact the firm has been serving clients for over 285 years is testament to the core values of the firm -

traditional values, modern methods - and should provide clients with peace of mind that they are dealing with a stable and trustworthy practice.

The firm prides itself on its client-focused and approachable staff who are more than happy for clients to call into the offices for face-to-face advice or, if necessary, arrange home visits. The offices are accessible and offer functional interview facilities for clients including the elderly and disabled.

Michael Sandler, Rebecca Faulkner and Laura Wilkinson are now the three partners of the firm. Michael, who works from the Altrincham office, heads up the private client department and specialises in services for the elderly. Rebecca, who works from the Hazel Grove office, leads the property department and specialises in commercial and residential conveyancing.

Keoghs Nicholls Lindsell and Harris LLP are a local firm offering expert legal advice from experienced and approachable solicitors.

quick crossword Across 1 Bough (6) 5 Desert plant (6) 8 Cute, charming (8) 9 ‘Windows to the soul’ (4) 10 Largest continent (4) 11 Glass vessel used in science (4,4) 12 Clergyman (6) 13 Make certain (6) 15 Spectator (8) 18 Test, assessment (4) 19 Charismatic celebrity (4) 20 Songwriter (8) 21 Most strange (6) 22 Tune, song (6)

down 2 Shared out, apportioned again (13) 3 Recount, chronicle (7) 4 Natural environment of an animal (7) 5 Strategy-based board game (5) 6 Swindle, con (5) 7 Without shame (13) 13 Tympanic membrane (body part) (7) 14 Cut out design, motif (7) 16 Mysterious, spooky (5) 17 Manservant, butler (5)

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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n to n y o P in ic s u m e v li f o e m o h e Th Created by Poynton people and for Poynton people, Poynton Live is a free-to-use and not-for-profit website with its own Facebook page and Twitter feed. It is widely used by local event organisers and is attracting ever-larger audiences. Tickets can now be bought online for some events and many are sold over the counter at MATES DIY on Park Lane.

Journey of the Magi

Poynton Gilbert & Sullivan Society

SAT 1 DEC – Poynton Methodist Church 7pm

FRI 14 DEC Carols at Poynton Legion 7.30pm

A sparkling, moving and funny dance production inspired by T.S. Elliot’s 1927 poem. £10 adults / £5 Children / £25 family (up to 3 children) from Church Office.

Carols, Christmas music and audience favourites. £10/£5 (under-16) from tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or Mates DIY.

Epiphany Evening Coffee Concert SUN 2 DEC Poynton Methodist Church 8.15pm Epiphany perform a programme that includes Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor.

Coffee/tea/cake served at 19.45pm. £8. (free under-18s) on the door.

Manford ’ s Comedy at The Club (formerly Workmen ’ s Club) FRI 7 DEC 8pm Four brilliant UK comedians, personally selected by Jason Manford. £12.50 from venue or www.manfordscomedyclub.com

PMVC Christmas Charity Concert SAT 15 DEC Poynton Methodist Church 7.30pm In aid of The Ticker Club at Wythenshawe Hospital. Includes light refreshments. £10 from choir members, on the door or reserve with John on 0161 439 6419.

Angels Delight SUN 16 DEC Hockley Centre 4pm Family Panto followed by a light supper, live music and carols by candlelight. £5/£15 family from PCF Church, 01625 859170 or: admin@pcfpoynton.org.uk

Epiphany Christmas Classics

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Ceilidh Dancing

FRI 21 DEC St George’s Church 7.30pm

SAT 8 DEC – Poynton Civic Hall 8pm

SAT 22 DEC St George’s Church 4pm

Joyful and energetic dancing with a caller to guide you.

All welcome. £9 / £4.50 (under-16) at door or from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Christmas classics, baroque masterpieces and romantic favourites. £15 (£12 concessions) from 01625 858802 (booking advisable) or on the door.

Vernon BS Poynton Brass Band

New Year ’ s’ Eve Party

SAT 8 DEC Poynton Civic Hall 2pm

MON 31 DEC Poynton Legion Club 8pm

Christmas music and carols for all - refreshments included and be there early! £8 (under-16s free) at door or from Vernon Building Society Poynton branch.

Great NYE party with amazing indoor fireworks, light shows and fantastic DJ. £10 / £15 (non-members) from the club.

See www.poyntonlive.uk for

Ceilidh Dancing SAT 26 JAN Poynton Civic Hall 8pm Joyful and energetic dancing with a caller to guide you.

All welcome. £9 / £4.50 (under-16) at door or from www.eventbrite.co.uk

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CLUB (formerly Workmen ’ s Club) SAT 1 DEC 8pm

The Classics. Great rock ‘n’ roll

£3 / £4 (non-members) SAT 8 DEC 8pm The Moonlight Band.

Dance party classics

£3 / £4 (non-members) MON 24 DEC 8pm The Driscols.

Pop and rock dance classics £8 SAT 29 DEC 8pm Pete Shaw.

Exciting keyboard/vocalist

£3 / £4 (non-members) MON 31 DEC 8pm New Years’ Eve Party

The Mixture plus DJ £10

SAVE THESE DATES FOR 2019!

FRI 12 APR

FRI 10 MAY

The Haley Sisters Return of the sweethearts of song!

Dylan Revisited Roberts & Renshaw plus poet/narrator John Lindley!

See www.poyntonlive.uk for more details.

The home of live entertainment in Poynton The free-to-use, not-for-profit website with its own Facebook and Twitter feed!

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THE STRESS SOLUTION Dr Rangan Chatterjee, who grew up and still lives in Wilmslow, is one of the most influential doctors in the UK in changing the way that we look at illness. He’s known for taking a 360-degree approach to health, as highlighted in his ground-breaking BBC TV show, Doctor in the House, and in his first book The 4 Pillar Plan. He is the resident doctor on BBC One’s Breakfast, a regular commentator on BBC Radio and hosts his own chart-topping podcast, Feel Better Live More.

On 29 December he’ll be launching his new book, The Stress Solution, with a book signing at Waterstones in Wilmslow. What a great way to start 2019, by learning how to slow down, chill out and become stress free!

life. Introducing a new way of thinking about health, The Stress Solution will help you to live a happier, more fulfilling and stress-free life.

PURPOSE People who have a strong sense of purpose enjoy significantly better health compared to those who don’t, including less likelihood of developing heart disease, strokes and depression. Discover how to design your morning routine effectively and how to live with love, intention, vision, and engagement.

RELATIONSHIPS Major sources of 21st century stress are a lack of human touch, the insidious erosion of intimacy and the deprioritisation of friendship. Learn how to nurture your friendships and combat loneliness.

BODY We feel stress in the body, experiencing it as physical sensations. But the body can also be a cause of stress. Learn to combat this by eating the alphabet and creating more diversity in your diet; also, how to prioritise your sleep and adjust your circadian rhythm.

It’s thought that between 70 and 90% of GP consultations are related to stress. Dr Chatterjee knows this better than anyone. As a practising GP he’s seen first-hand how stress affects his patients and has found simple but effective methods to help them. Now he’s on a mission to show that combatting stress is easier than you think. For Dr Chatterjee, the key to solving the problem of stress is about addressing the underlying causes of our anxieties in four main areas: Body, Mind, Relationships, and Purpose.

Pairing the science of what happens in our brains and our bodies when we become stressed, with personal accounts and patient cases, Dr Chatterjee offers simple and achievable interventions to help you re-set your life, offering simple tools for how to cope with modern-

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Everybody needs relaxation as much as they need vitamins, fat and fibre. This section examines the benefits of avoiding technology overload, spending time surrounded by nature and using breathing methods or meditation to reduce stress.

The Stress Solution: The 4 Steps to Reset Your Body, Mind, Relationships and Purpose by Dr Rangan Chatterjee is published by Penguin Life at £16.99. He will be signing copies at Waterstones, Wilmslow on Saturday 29 December at 2pm. Also available at Simply Books Bramhall.

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Winter Garden Bling When the flowers have faded, the autumn leaves have blown away and stems turned brown, the garden can look a dreary place; on hold and waiting for spring to awaken it. But there is plenty of sparkle and colour to be had as winter takes hold. Walking round my garden last winter I found so much to take my eye and delight me.

The first eye-catcher is a big splash of colour from the stems or berries of a tree or shrub. The flowering dogwoods (Cornus alba) are blazing with colour from their bare stems. My favourites include the orange “Midwinter Fire”, the deep red “Sibirica” and even the black “Kesselringii” which looks stunning with the wan winter sun shining through.

The snakebark maples are spreading their intricately patterned branches against the winter sky with red twigs and olive-green and cream trunks. “George Forrest” has the best coloured twigs and “Serpentine” the best trunk pattern. The trunk of Himalayan birch (Betula jackmontii) is white like bleached bones against the shadows. Another favourite is the trunk of the Tibetan Cherry (Prunus serrula) whose dark red bark looks polished to mirror finish and is filled with swirling patterns of colour.

Shrubs and trees are still covered with berries. My favourite of all is holly with all its Christmas associations and memories. The Redwings will soon fly in from Scandinavia and strip the trees of this winter feast. The firethorns (pyracantha) are living up to their name: the yellow-berried ones haven’t been stripped yet and the stems of Cotoneaster horizontalis are firmly vertical, splayed out against a fence and studded with small red berries.

Evergreen shrubs and plants add some colour through the winter, particularly the showy heucheras like “Caramel”, “Blackberry Jam” or “Geisha Fan”. On this frosty morning the leaves are coated and edged with ice and look like candied fruits.

Frost, ice and dew make the garden sparkle. Frozen droplets hang, suspended from the wheaten seed

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heads of giant oats (Stipa gigantea) and glisten on the heads of feather grasses (Miscanthus and Calamagrostis), shining brightly in the low sun.

Evergreen spurges (Euphorbia) become sprinkled with diamond-dust of dew and ice and this will cause them to bow their heads as it melts, recovering their pose when the weather warms up. The crinkly leaves of the sun roses (Cistus) are edged with frost and even the watering can and rabbit-wire fences are transformed into sculptural shapes by the frost.

The dead-stems of herbaceous plants are dusted with frost and seemingly shining in the light. My favourites are Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana) with pepper pot seed heads; sea holly (Eryngium) draped with silver strings of frosted spider web; and the dead-heads of coneflowers (Rudbeckia) like silver-edged spears pointing to the sky.

Winter may seem long and cold, but there’s always some bling to brighten the short days.

Janet and I run Special Perennials, our website is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell by mail order and at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Locally we will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Bramall Hall, Stockport on Sunday 7 April 2019 and at Adlington Hall, Macclesfield on Sunday 12 May 2019. We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

Bakestonedale Moor from Lyme Park via Sponds Hill Walk description: A circular walk which follows the Gritstone Trail climbing up through Lyme Park to Bow Stones then across the ridge of Sponds Hill, looping round Andrew’s Knob and down, before the steep climb up and over Bakestonedale Moor. The final section involves a steady descent across fields to tracks leading to the West Parkgate where the walk re-enters Lyme Park and then follows established tracks/ roads back to the car park. For most of the walk, conditions underfoot are firm but there are some muddy sections across Sponds Hill and care is needed on some of the steep slopes.

Distance: 7 miles Starting point: Main car park in Lyme Park (SJ963824), accessible via the main entrance on the A6 west of Disley. Car park charges apply except for NT members (free).

Maps: OS Explorer 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton, or sections of OS Explorer OL1 Dark Peak and OS Explorer OL24 White Peak.

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by Claude Prime, Marple District Rambling Club

Lyme Hall was formerly the home of the Legh family but is now a National Trust property. Much of the parkland is open access land criss-crossed by many paths. The Hall has featured in TV dramas such as “Pride and Prejudice” and, more recently, “The Village”. It has also hosted “The Antiques Road Show” and “The Big Painting Challenge”.

To pick up the Gritstone Trail, proceed to the back of the car park following the road away from the buildings and, where the road turns right; carry straight on through the gate where a finger post indicates the Trail (SJ962824).

Follow this rocky track up the hill and enter Knightslow Wood via the gate. Continue on the track and exit the wood via another gate. The Trail continues curving to the left and upwards, eventually leading to a stile at the park boundary, with the familiar white building of Bowstones Farm on the left. Proceed onwards to the next stile onto a track where the Trail turns right heading south across the ridge.

Before starting across the ridge you may wish to visit the Bow Stones by backtracking a few yards along the surfaced road and looking for a stile on the left into a small enclosure. The track across the ridge is mainly firm but vehicle tyres have created some deep muddy patches. There are spectacular views to both sides of the ridge and part way along a distant Trig point can be

spotted on the right hand side. Further along, there is a Viewpoint by the left side of the track identifiable by a square 2 ft high stone wall supporting a flat top where directions to local landmarks are shown. At some points on the latter half of the ridge track, the Trail is banked on each side offering partial wind shelter for a coffee stop. The Trail descends onto Bakestonedale Road where you need to turn right and walk about 400 yds along the road to reach buildings and Brinks Farm on the left, immediately after which there is a gate/stile and finger post for the Gritstone Trail (SJ966793).

Follow this track with the fence on the left and as the track descends look for a waymarker post in the field to the left and veer off left across the grass in a straight line past the marker and on towards a stile in the wall ahead. Cross the stile and continue in a straight line past further markers towards the hillock ahead. Do not climb the hill - instead contour round to its left keeping the low wall to your left. Look out for a further waymarker post after which the path leads down to a stile and a surfaced track. Go through the gate ahead following the track to the right (at this point you are leaving the Gritstone Trail) and as the track descends across an open field bear left off the track and head towards the corner of the field where there is a gap between the walls allowing you to turn right into the next field (SJ955793). Cross this next field keeping the wall on your left and you are eventually forced to bear right and down a short steep hill to a stile back onto Bakestonedale Road.

The Walk

the Cheshire plain and one can see the planes landing/ taking off at Manchester Airport.

The path descends further to meet Moorside Lane (going left to right) where you need to turn right and walk along past Keeper’s Cottage on the right then shortly afterwards take the stile/pathway signposted to the left.

Follow the clear path diagonally across the field passing through a reed bed on the way where there may well be some wet patches. There is drier ground thereafter and the path descends through some hawthorn shrubbery down to a stream, which is easily crossed, then rises on the other side before descending alongside the walled boundary of Lyme Park. Pass through a gate and then onwards (left of the hollow) through another gate and down a surfaced track to a Methodist Church on your right. Turn right in front of the church then immediately bear right on a narrower track which takes you down to the West Parkgate. Enter the Park via the gate and follow the established track through the wooded area to a gate which leads onto the Park road system. Follow the road forwards and this leads you back to the main car park.

For further information, contact our Chairman, Sue Gilmore on 07775 620398, or our Membership Secretary, Claude Prime on 0161 483 8596. Alternatively, you could visit our website www.marpleramblers.org to learn more about our Club’s programme of walks, socials and walking holidays.

Turn left and after about 100 yds there is a recessed area on the right leading to a gate. Bear left beyond the gate then immediately take the narrow path on the right leading up the steep hill towards Bakestonedale Moor.

Coal was mined for many years under the moor and the last of the shafts were capped by the NCB as recently as the second half of the last century. The path up the hill passes closely to one of the capped shafts as evidenced by the concrete obelisk structure on the right. The path meets and follows a fence/wall combination to the top where there is a small monument to the miners. This has three sides with black and white decoration, the fourth side being transparent revealing a model of a pit shaft/ cage on the inside. The path continues along the fence, through a gate and descends down a grassy bank and, weather permitting, halfway down the hill is a good spot for a lunch stop since there is a wonderful view across

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WORKING ON THE BUCKET LIST A lifetime wish realised, thanks to a magically clever travel agent RIFF, The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, held at Meharangarh Fort – the largest fort in India, and probably the world. I’d always wanted to go to this extraordinary celebration of Indian and world folk music – in fact it was right at the top of my ever-expanding bucket list - but it seemed like an impossibility to organise and execute, especially from so far away; but then I spoke to my travel agents in Alderley Edge, who are rather expert at making the seemingly impossible entirely feasible – and in October 2018, courtesy of their impeccable travel arrangements, my companion and I found ourselves at Delhi Airport, awaiting a flight to the desert city of Jodhpur.

The festival starts at the airport The Festival commenced its benign influence in the departure lounge, when we got chatting to a bunch of Portuguese musicians who were appearing at the festival. They played ‘Fado’ music – melancholic bluesey melodies of sadness, loss and regret unique to Portugual.

Queuing to get our bags on arrival at Jodhpur Airport, we passed the time of day with a Norwegian couple who ran a record shop in Oslo and were also heading to the festival to absorb the world music on offer – and that night, having settled in to a gorgeous medieval fortified house (now a quiet and secluded boutique hotel in the very heart of the teeming city), my companion and I

headed up a long and winding road to the 16th century fort, which towered 400 feet above Jodhpur on a rocky outcrop, with sheer stone walls rising a further 100 feet to create an impregnable bastion against besieging armies.

Music from all over the world Passing through elephant-friendly-sized gateways in the light of the setting sun, we walked through rose-tinted sandstone courtyards whose towering inner walls stretched to the sky, stone-carved fretted windows softly illuminated with candle-light from hidden rooms within.

These were the ladies’ chambers from which, in centuries past, the maharajah’s concubines would have been able to gaze out onto the activities below without being seen through the fretted screens by those beneath. Finally, seven increasingly elaborate courtyards later, we came to the Great Courtyard, open to the sky and illuminated by the full moon rising over the battlements; and here, for the next three nights, we feasted on a rich banquet of Continued over

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music from all around the world – Iran, Kashmir, India, Portugal, South Africa, Réunion, and many other places.

Rajasthani music – big band desert swing Underpinning all this rich heritage of global music was that of Rajasthan, the desert state in which Jodhpur was located (Rajasthan is, roughly, between Delhi and Pakistan in northern India); the music of Rajasthan is wild, spontaneous, and deliciously amenable to the western ear. Listen closely and you’ll hear echoes of Celtic music, the Blues, and Country & Western, belted out to a pulsing beat of drums, jaws’ harp and castanets, which provide a base for swirling, soaring string instruments such as the kemenche, sarangi, ravanah and chikara – all of them distant relations to European instruments such as the rebec and violin. The twenty-piece all-male Rajasthani orchestra that played such stirring music had all the wallop of a big swing band, especially with every member of the orchestra singing lustily songs of warfare and worship – as well as lavish praise for the beauty of women, camels - and The Thar, that great Rajasthani desert fastness that stretches all the way west to a mystical coastal region thunderously entitled The Great Rann of Kutch.

See you there next year!

After four days and nights of magnificent music, our appetites were sated and satisfied – but next year already beckons; this one-off bucket list imperative is shaping up to be an annual event, all thanks to entirely professional travel agents who have the knack of conjuring up the impossible, making accessible the unreal, and entirely effortless the logistically nightmarish. So, don’t hesitate for a moment; put RIFF on your bucket list, and come and join us at next year’s festival – we’ll definitely be there!

All praise and thanks to Kristina and Irene!

This article was written by a grateful client of Travel By Design, 287 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ. www.travelbydesigngroup.com info@travelbydesigngroup.com 01625 584195

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POYNTON REMEMBERS As always, the people of Poynton came out in force to pay their respects on Remembrance Day. In this special 100th year since the end of the First World War, there were a number of additional moving tributes around the village Three students from the high school made a display of porcelain poppies on a frame of wood and wire.

Men-in-Sheds very kindly agreed to supply one of their cut-out silhouettes of a WW1 soldier, pictured here by the poppy display.

Street poppies, designed by Men in Sheds, were positioned along the main routes and gateways in Poynton and on noticeboards by Poynton Town Council staff, along with help from volunteers Patrick, Geoff and Mike from Poynton Royal British Legion.

Men in Sheds also made a six- foot silhouette of a soldier based on a design by the Town Council and his poppy was made by the Clickety Click knitting group. The soldier and ‘Remembering Poynton Soldiers’ exhibition were displayed in Poynton Civic Hall.

On Sunday, 11 November, the Parade left the civic centre car park at 9.35am and was followed by the Armistice 100 Remembrance Service and Act of Remembrance in St George’s Church. There was also a service for all ages in the Church Hall. Wreaths and poppies were placed on and around the war memorial immediately following the church service and two minutes silence. Afterwards the Royal British Legion, supported by the Poynton Women’s Institute, offered refreshments to those on the parade at its Club House on George’s Road West.

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NEWS FROM POYNTON PLAYERS We are delighted to announce that Marjorie Wadsworth has been bestowed the great honour of becoming Poynton Players’ latest President following the sad passing of her predecessor in the role, Phil Davies, earlier in the year.

Like Phil, Marjorie – our longest serving member, who joined the society 55 years ago at the beginning of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ – has been a fantastic servant to the society, as actor, director, committee member, set builder and valued front of house member. Indeed, Marjorie was one of the committed members who rallied together to save the society when it was threatened by extinction in the late 70s; the fact the society is still going and in such great shape is testament to their efforts.

Marjorie and her now, sadly late, husband Peter were thrown into the deep-end at Poynton Players. Whilst in the process of moving from Stretford to Hazel Grove – where Marjorie still lives – they happened to mention to their removal man that they had been involved in amateur theatre at Stretford. He then promptly relayed to his neighbours, who just happened to be involved with Poynton Players, that the Wadsworths had theatrical interests. Said neighbours were, at the time, struggling to cast and find a director for an upcoming production so decided to pay them a visit with cap in hand. Although they had barely moved in and with most of their possessions still in boxes, Marjorie and Peter - typically for them - decided they couldn’t let the side down and were immediately thrust into action, with Marjorie taking an acting role and Peter taking his seat in the director’s chair. Judging by archive photos of the play and the review in the local rag, the play and Marjorie’s performance, were a resounding success Since joining the Players in 1963, Marjorie has been involved with countless productions, both on and off stage. Some of her favourites were: Stepping Out, Din Dins (another production directed by Peter) and Ten Times Table. Indeed, Marjorie was still treading the boards as recently as 2013, when she made her final bow in ‘Day of Reckoning’, another of her favourites. Whilst Peter sadly passed in 2004, Marjorie has continued to be a stalwart of the society right up to the present day and, even as she approaches 90, shows few signs of slowing down. We are delighted that she has accepted the role of president. Congratulations, Marjorie, it is richly deserved and here’s wishing you a long and happy time in your latest role!

Disley and Macclesfield WEA January 2019 We have a new Disley and Macclesfield WEA programme of classes and day schools.

Starting with Art History at the Ring O’ Bells in Disley an Irvine will be looking at ‘Women Artists in the 20th Century’ for 10 weeks from 10 January.

An Archaeology short course on Thursday evenings in Macclesfield with Mike Nevell on ‘Travelling through the Past ’will run for 6 weeks at Townley St Church from 2 May. There will be a birdwatching course and a Nature Matters course in Macclesfield, both after Easter.

There are two day schools in Disley,’ Music and Nationalism’ with Richard Baines at the Ring O’ Bells on Saturday 23 February and ‘Plant Hunters and Medicinal properties of Plants’ with Patrick Harding on 23 March at Disley Methodist Church.

Leaflets will be available in libraries and you can enrol in classes at wea.org.uk or by ringing 0300 303 3464 For more information or to enrol on day schools please ring the branch secretary on 01625 877 255

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IAN MCKELLEN ON STAGE at romiley forum … with Tolkien, Shakespeare, others and you!

As supporters of NKTA at Romiley Forum, we were delighted to receive news that one of Britain’s most famous thespians, the great Sir Ian McKellan, will be performing a one-man show at the theatre next year! In his 80th year he has chosen 80 venues, including less well known theatres, to perform at as a charity event. He sent us this message: The show starts with Gandalf and will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage. In-between there will be anecdotes and acting. I open at my local arts centre in January and end up by August in Orkney.

Live theatre has always been thrilling to me, as an actor and in the audience. Growing up in Lancashire, I was grateful to those companies who toured beyond London and I’ve always enjoyed repaying that debt by touring up and down the country myself, with the RSC, the National Theatre, Prospect Theatre, the Actors’ Company, as well as with commercial productions. My tour of the country is mostly to theatres I have visited in the past but being at The Forum is different. It’s my first appearance in Romiley and I wanted to be here because my parents lived here as children. They married in Hatherlow Church where I was christened by my grandfather who was its minister. This new solo show is in gratitude to the actors of my youth who brought drama and entertainment to the regions. All profits will go towards the costs of new auditorium seating. See you there, I hope!

NEWS FROM ST GEORGE’S SINGERS St George’s Singers have a busy winter season coming up starting with their usual opening slot on stage at the Poynton Christmas Fest on Tuesday 4 December with a selection of favourite Christmas carols. They will be in action again on Saturday 8 December at 7pm with the traditional family concert, Carols and Brass by Candlelight at St George’s Church, Stockport (not Poynton!) The fabulous young musicians of Chetham’s Brass Ensemble and the delightful Bradshaw Hall Primary School Choir will be the Choir again. Included on the programme is the version of The Twelve Days of Christmas by Bob Chilcott which St George’s Singers performed last year at the Bridgewater Hall with John Rutter and which requires the classical choir to transform into a rock gospel choir, a barbershop quartet and a hard funk group! Mulled wine and mince pies (or juice and cakes) are included in the ticket price, and this year a coach is available from Poynton Civic Hall car park/Hazel Grove station. See Inside Guides for ticket info.

On Saturday 19 January, back at our own St George’s Church in Poynton, you can join the choir at their Singing Day when all are welcome to come and learn from scratch a choral work. This time it will be Gounod: St Cecilia Mass with its powerful and dramatic Gloria and Credo and breath-taking tenor solo in the Sanctus. There will be the legendary home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes on sale at lunchtime in the church hall. If you don’t want to sing you can just come to the concert to see what 200 assorted singers have achieved in a day!

The day starts with registration at 9.30am and concludes with the concert starting at 6pm. A Singers ticket is £22, which includes music hire, tea and coffee. A concert ticket is only £6. To apply email stgeorgessingingday@gmail.com or pick up a leaflet and application form at the Civic Hall.

Both these events are likely to sell out so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED IN REDUNDANT PHONE BOXES Poynton AED Group was created last year, following two separate local incidents where a young adult’s heart went into arrest, due to heart defects they weren’t aware of. A major reason for the dramatically different outcomes was the speed in the availability of an AED unit (defibrillator).

Our initial target is to install 24-hour AED units in the now redundant phone boxes around the village at Poynton Station, Hockley, Coppice Road, Boars Head and Coppice Car Park, as Poynton Town Council have now taken on the ownership from British Telecom.

Following on from this we intend to identify other highly populated areas of the village for additional units.

We are also helping businesses that have already have an AED unit, to mount them externally making them accessible at all times, via a code available by calling 911 or 999 and registering them with Northwest ambulance service. We are also holding a series of training sessions for both CPR and use of the AED units.

We will approach local groups and companies and spread the word on social media. Although it is important to note that training is not a specific requirement, as the units broadcast a series of instructions to the user, an hour’s training session can only help!

We are fundraising, applying for local grants and are well on the way to being able to complete the first two installations but always on the lookout for assistance and advice on sources of available funds. A list of the locations of the current AED’s around the village is available on all the notice boards and on the Poynton Town Council website.

If you feel that you can help in any way, please contact Kevin Booth, admin@peachfield.co.uk

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Answers: decorations, presents, tinsel, snow, elves, reindeer Extra letter answer: sleigh

just 4 kids

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

Monday

friday

Playaway 9.30-11.30am Poynton Baptist Church. Contact 01625 859036

Rugbytots (For Boys & Girls 2 to 5yrs old) Come and have lots of FUN at the World’s favourite Rugby Play programme! Building confidence, Social Skills, Coordination, Teamwork, Colours, Numbers, Shapes and much, much more!

tuesday Rhyme Time 10-11am Term time only, open to all preschool aged children and babies.

Come and join in the fun of rhyme, music and song.

Expand your social network and meet new parents.

Pay per week, no termly commitment. Please call 01625 87115, email pmcpreschool@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.poyntonmethodistpreschool.co.uk Poynton Methodist Church Room 3, off Park Lane, opposite Poynton Civic Hall, next to Waitrose

Wednesday Bright Stars Toddler Group 9.30-11.00am Term time only, St Georges Church, Poynton. For more information contact Joe Hadfield 01625 879277 or email youth@poyntonparishchurch.org Pre-School Dance 2-2.30pm Term time only. St Martin’s Church Hall, Shrigley Road North, Higher Poynton. All children welcome from age 18 months.

Contact 07903 727763 or email missstephanie1@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Term time only, Poynton Methodist Church. For more information contact the church office on 01625 871592 Rhyme Time 10.30am Poynton Library. No booking necessary and no charge. All babies and toddlers welcome with parents/carers. Contact 01625 374818 Kickstarters – Age 2-3 9.30-10.15am Age 3-4 10.30-11.15am A world of pre-school football with a superhero twist. Join the miniature recruits, enter the goaliverse, and earn the super power stickers.

Civic Hall, off Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RB. Register on first day of attendance, all sessions pay as you go £5.

Website: www.kickstartersfootball.co.uk Contact: 07853 273578

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Sessions: 2-3 ½ yrs (10:15 am and 11am) 3 ½ -5 yrs (9:20am & 11:40am) at the Civic Hall, Off Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RB. Term time only. Contact Alick for a FREE TASTER SESSION (subject to availability) on 07961 045330 or Email alick@rugbytots.co.uk website; www.rugbytots.co.uk

Saturday Baby Ballet & Tap 9-10am The Hockley Centre, Park Lane. Step Ahead School of Dance, contact Natalie on 07799 614260 for further details.

Methodist Who Let The Dads Out? 9-11am 4th Saturday each month for dads and grandads with their children aged 0-7. £2 per family which includes a bacon butty for Dad and healthy snacks and juice for children. Just turn up.

Contact church office 871592.

Who Let the Dads Out? 9.30am-11am Second Saturday of the month during term time, St Georges Church Hall, Poynton. For dads, grandads and other male carers and their children aged 0-7 years. £2.50 per family which includes a bacon butty & coffee for the dads and toast & juice for the children.

For more information contact Joe Hadfield 01625 879277 or email youth@poyntonparishchurch.org Kickstarters – Age 2-3yrs 9.30-10.15am Age 3-4yrs 10.30-11.15am See Thursday. Poynton Sports Club, London Road, Poynton Website: www.kickstartersfootball.co.uk Contact: 07853 273578.

sunday Richmond Rovers JFC Young Ballerz 18 months - 5 years. For more information email youngballerz@richmondroversjfc.co.uk Or ring 07411 632114.

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

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

inside guide

december 2018 - january 2019

selected events in your area

Tuesday 4 December

Thursday 6 December

Poynton Christmas Fest. The annual start to the Christmas season on a traffic-free Park Lane 7pm to 9pm

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Members Social Evening – including Judith’s ‘fiendish’ Natural History Quiz (prizes!), members’ presentations and seasonal food. Visitors very welcome £4 Further information from Chairman, David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Wednesday 5 December Poynton Local History Society. Sue Bailey will give a presentation entitled ‘History of Woodsmoor’.

Annual membership of the Society is £12. Guests are always welcome at £3 per visit. Tel: 01625 872068 St Pauls Community Room, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY 7.30pm

Wednesday 5 December Poynton Philatelic Society We welcome guest speaker Mr Stephen Holder who will be displaying his collecting interest of ‘HELIGOLAND’.

A little-known island once under British control then ceded to Germany. Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Thursday 6 December Poynton Townswomen’s Guild Members Christmas Lunch

Thursday 6 December 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

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Thursday 6 December Book Launch Party with popular Cheadle-based crime writer Kate Ellis for her new novel The Boy Who Lived with the Dead - the second in Kate’s Albert Lincoln series of North West based historical thrillers, the sequel to A High Mortality of Doves.

This is a FREE event - please get in touch if you would like to join us and we’ll add you to the Guest List.

Tel: 0161 439 1436 or email enquiries@simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Friday 7 December Mary Poppins starring Lauren Child Join us in the stunning setting of Stockport Plaza’s Art Deco Café for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Tea Party with the Children’s Laureate.

Lauren will be talking about her love of PL Travers’ original story and showing us how, in her new book, she has brought the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old in her own inimitable style.

Tickets £25 (includes Mary Poppins Tea and a signed copy of Lauren’s exquisite Mary Poppins) £15 for accompanying adults (includes Mary Poppins Afternoon Tea) To book call 0161 439 1436 or book online at www.simplybooks.info Stockport Plaza Café 5.30pm to 6.45pm

Saturday 8 December Book Signing with Children’s Laureate Lauren Child.

Lauren will be signing her exquisitely reimagined edition of Mary Poppins. For more information or to reserve a copy of Lauren’s book (would make a delightful Christmas present!) call Simply Books on 0161 439 1436 Simply Books, Bramhall 10.30 to 11.30am Continued over

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Saturday 8 December

Sunday 16 December

Carols and Brass by Candlelight St George’s Singers with the fabulous young musicians of Chetham’s Brass Ensemble and Bradshaw Hall Primary School Choir. Mulled wine and mince pies (or juice and cakes) are included in the ticket price, and this year a coach is available from Poynton Civic Hall car park/Hazel Grove station.

Tickets are £13, £11 concessions, £4 students/children. Phone 01663 764012 or email tickets@st-georges-singers.org.uk or book and pay online at www.st-georges-singers.org.uk St George’s Church, Stockport, 7pm

Stockport Symphony Orchestra, conductor Robert Guy Music for children, parents and grandparents with a familyfriendly 3pm start. Tom Redmond, famous for his lively and exciting style of presentation, joins the SSO to present and narrate some famous music. including his own narration to accompany Britten’s exhilarating Young Person’s Guide. With Harry Potter, wolves, bears and massive cannons. What could possibly go wrong?

For more information visit www.stockportsymphony.co.uk Tickets available at box office, online or possibly on the door, but the Christmas concert is popular so better to buy in advance!

Stockport Town Hall 3pm

Saturday 8 December Poynton Ceilidhs - Monkey Box, caller Michelle Holding Traditional dancing to live music. Experience not necessary!

Tickets £9 on the door, cash only, under 16s are half price.

To reserve or purchase tickets in advance please follow the links at www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk.

Poynton Civic Hall 8pm to 11pm, doors open 7.45pm

Tuesday 11 December East Cheshire National Trust Lecture Lecture: ‘Tales of the Artful Dodgers’ with David Seddon Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Thursday 13 December Worth Probus Club Members’ Christmas Quiz Please contact Peter Owen on 01625 871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details St George’s Church Hall, 2pm

Thursday 13 December Poynton Home Gardeners Club Christmas meeting with choice of hot pot or vegetable lasagne followed by pudding, and then fun and games. This is ticket only, £8 per head with visitors welcome. If interested please ring Elaine on 01625 871603 Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road West, Poynton, 7pm

Friday 14 December Carols at the Legion Carols and music for Christmas. Tickets £10, children 16 and under £5 Available from Ticket Secretary 01625 876394 email tickets@poyntongands.co.uk on the door or at Mates DIY on Park Lane.

Poynton Legion 7.30pm

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Sunday 16 December Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert In aid of The Christie Charitable Fund. Tickets on the door, online www.aeso.org.uk or call 01625 581321. £10 adult, Child £1.

Alderley Edge Methodist Church SK9 7DU 3.30pm

Thursday 17 January Poynton Townswomen’s Guild. That Certain Age with speaker: Gay Rhodes. Members £1, visitors £2 Poynton Civic Hall, 10am to 12 noon

Tuesday 18 December Poynton U3A Christmas Meeting There will be entertainment from ConChords A Cappella singing group, a quiz, free raffle and refreshments at our Christmas meeting. Entrance £2, by ticket only. More information from enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk Poynton Civic Centre, 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 19 December Poynton Philatelic Society This is when we have our Christmas buffet and members are invited to display stamps on the subject of ‘Birds on Stamps’.

Always a lively evening, good food and lively banter.

Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Friday 21 December Stockport Historical Society Christmas Coffee Evening. In a change from our programme our speaker is to be Dr Diana Leitch.

Visitors very welcome Admission £3. Further information from Tony Nightingale 0161 440 0570.

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

Friday 21 December & Saturday 22 December

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 January

‘Classics at Christmas’ with Epiphany Join Epiphany for their annual Christmas concerts. Programme to include baroque masterpieces and romantic favourites plus Christmas classics and surprises! Tickets £16, £12 (conc) Advance booking advisable from 01625 858802 (or available on the door) St George’s Church Poynton, 7.30pm on 21 Dec and 4pm on 22 Dec

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) pantomime.

Tickets: £8 to £15 Book online: www.chypspanto.com Or tickets@chypspanto.com or 07910 187583 Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, SK7 1PS 7pm (also 2pm on Wednesday and Saturday)

Saturday 22 December Werneth Concert Band presents “The Snowman” by Raymond Briggs.

This is another opportunity to watch the well known and loved short film with live accompaniment by the band, following sold out success in 2017. The band will also be playing some other well-known light pieces for children, parents and grandparents to enjoy.

Tickets £6 available online at www.wernethconcertband.org.uk.

The Forum Theatre, Romiley 2.30pm

Saturday 22 December An evening performance of Werneth Concert Bands annual Christmas Concert.

This concert will feature festive favourites, carols and a selection of light music for all to enjoy.

Tickets £10/£8 from Interiors by Gainsborough, Romiley (0161 4940914) or via www.wernethconcertband.org.uk The Forum Theatre, Romiley 7.30pm

Sunday 23 December

Poynton Philatelic Society This evening we invite members to give a display which will be judged and the winner will be awarded the ‘Dyson Cup’. The quality of material shown is always superb with an eclectic mix of subjects.

Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Thursday 3 January 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

Monday 7 January

Blue Christmas 4pm Friends Carol Service 6.30pm St George’s Church, Poynton

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

Monday 24 December

Wednesday 9 January

Christmas Eve Crib Services 3pm, 4pm & 5pm Carol Singing 11pm Midnight Communion 11.30pm St George’s Church, Poynton Christmas Day Christmas morning for all St George’s Church, Poynton 10.30am

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Wednesday 2 January

The Arts Society North East Cheshire Historic Graffiti - the Hidden Story of the Hopes, Fears and Desires of a Nation by James Wright, archaeologist, lecturer and author.

The study of historic graffiti enables us to hear the lost voices of ordinary individuals through their images of daisywheels, ships sailing across the walls, knights drawing their swords, demons stalking the stonework and every animal imaginable.

Potential new members are welcome. To attend as a visitor please contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk Brookdale Club, Bramhall 10.30am, coffee from 9.45am Continued over

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Thursday 10 January

Saturday 19 January

Worth Probus Club. Christine Belton will speak to us on ‘Have You ‘Ad the Doctor’. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625 871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Hall 2pm

Poynton U3A General Meeting Wildlife Photographer, Michael Leach will give a talk entitled A Fish with Feathers. Entrance £1. For more information Contact enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk Poynton Civic Centre 2pm to 4pm

The Hallé comes to Bramhall. An afternoon concert to banish the winter blues! The charismatic young newly-appointed Principal 2nd violinist Helena Buckie and friends will play Tchaikovsky’s gloriously melodic Souvenir de Florence. The concert will begin with Haydn’s Sunrise quartet. In between there will be some virtuoso fiddling from Norway and the Shetland Islands.

Tickets available from early January, from the Church Office (0161 439 1204), Thrift Shop, Simply Books (228 Moss Lane) and at the door. Tickets £11 and £9 concessions (under 18s free) includes refreshments.

Bramhall Methodist Church 2pm

Wednesday 16 January

Thursday 24 January

Poynton Philatelic Society Guest Speaker Mr Keith Johnson will display his interest entitled ‘Gilbert & Ellis Islands to Kiribati’.

Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Worth Probus Club. Gordon Greenwood will speak to us on Gettysburg Part 1. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625 871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Church Hall, 2pm

Tuesday 15 January

Thursday 17 January Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Wild Britain by Brian White Visitors very welcome £4 Further information from Chairman, David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Friday 18 January Stockport Historical Society Recent archaeological investigations in the Stockport area by Norman Redhead.

Visitors very welcome, admission £3.

Further information from Tony Nightingale 0161 440 0570 Stockport Sunday School, Nangreave Road, SK2 6DQ (Next to Aquinas College) 7.45pm

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Saturday 26 January Stockport Symphony Orchestra Ever wanted to know what all the fuss about The Ring was about but couldn’t face the flight to Bayreuth and 15 hours on hard seats? This is for you! Conductor Matthew Wood brings you all the essential bits from Wagner’s Ring in a little over an hour so there is still time for a magic flute or two! For more information visit www.stockportsymphony.co.uk, tickets available at box office, online or on the door. Free car parking available 4pm to midnight Stockport Town Hall, 7.30pm

Saturday 26 January Poynton Ceilidhs - Tumbling Tom, callers Fiona Rigg and Les Ord. Traditional dancing to live music. Dances are all explained by the caller and walked through before the music starts playing. Tickets £9 on the door, cash only, under 16s half price. To reserve or purchase tickets in advance visit www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk Poynton Civic Hall 8pm to 11pm, doors open 7.45pm

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Supporting Mountain Rescue Teams

Marple District Rambling Club

50 years of MEMORABLE WALKS

Nearing the end of our 50th Anniversary Year, Marple District Rambling Club would like to thank everyone who purchased a copy of our Memorable Walks Booklet. Through an overwhelming public response, we have been able to donate an extra £1000 to the Mountain Rescue teams of the Peak District, doubling our usual annual contribution.

Thanks go to you the public, to INSIDE Magazines for their impressive professional product, to our many sponsors and particularly to Simply Books of Bramhall, the Bookshop and Trek and Travel in Marple who sold out our full stock with repeated orders. We hope you are enjoying the memorable walks as much as we have.

Help Mountain Rescue Help You Michael to Bradbury & Barry Wilson Produced in association with INSIDE Magazines You never know when you might need them so note this information now.

Donating £2000 to four Peak District Mountain Rescue Teams of Kinder, Edale, Glossop and Buxton is worth every penny. These special volunteers protect us all when we go out to enjoy our magnificent Peak District.

You never know when you may need to contact them, and all the volunteers do a magnificent job when they are called out.

Register your mobile phone: Text “Register” and send to 112. A reply will ask you to respond by texting “Yes”. It is so simple to do and having your mobile phone recognised immediately can speed up the action.

Should you ever need their support, note the following procedures.

Through us, you have made a significant contribution this year, but should you ever wish to donate more in the future, you can find all details by visiting the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation website, where all the teams are listed, and click ‘donations.’

Emergency contacts: Away from a traffic road, dial 112 and ask for the Police, and then ask for the Mountain Rescue. Near to a traffic road, dial 112 ask for the Ambulance Service.

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useful numbers

Leisure Centre

Churches

Library

Lostock Christian Fellowship Poynton Baptist Church Poynton Christian Fellowship St Paul’s RC Church Poynton Methodist Church Poynton Parish Church (St Georges with St Martin’s)

01625 260728 01625 859036 01625 859170 01625 872606 01625 871592 01625 879277

01625 850828 01625 874667 01625 876900 01625 875 074

01625 872299 01625 872134 01625 875618

Helplines Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Childline Crimestoppers RSPCA Samaritans Citizens Advice Bureau Directory Enquiries You & Yours Counselling

0800 9177650 02074 030888 0800 1111 0800 555111 0300 1234999 116 123 03444 111 444 118 500 01625 874225

Local Government MP’s Constituency Office E. Cheshire Council Info Services Poynton Town Council

01625 422848 0300 123 5500 01625 872238

Well Pharmacy L Rowland & Co

01625 872214 01625 873955

Police Station (non-emergency)

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Poynton Post Office

01625 850262

Schools Lostock Hall Primary School Lower Park Primary School St Paul’s RC Primary School Vernon Primary School Worth Primary School Poynton High School

01625 383838 01625 872560 01625 383040 01625 872556 01625 875900 01625 871811

transport Open Hands Transport Traveline Bus & Train Information National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

01625 878589 0871 2002233 0345 748 4950 0808 169 7030

Utilities

Hospitals Macclesfield District General Hospital Stepping Hill Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

01625 374818

Post Offices

Doctors Priorslegh Medical Centre McIlvride Medical Practice Poynton Clinic

Poynton Library

01625 876442

Pharmacists

Dentists Poynton Dental Surgery Wish Dental Practice Chester Rd Dental Care Mydentist

Poynton

01625 421000 0161 483 1010 111

Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water Floods Water Leaks Environment Agency Floodline

105 0800 111 999 0345 672 3723 0800 330 033 0345 988 1188

classified index ACCOUNTANTS

DRAINAGE

Nolan James Chartered Accountants 28

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

ADULT EDUCATION

DRIVEWAY CLEANING

Practical Philosophy

28

BARBERS Ted’s Barber Shop

Brilliant Fires

37

Adlington Memorial Park

Whitehall Builders

59

FURNITURE Uniquely Chic

BUILDING SOCIETIES Vernon Building Society

26

The Butcher’s Block

9

CARE HOMES & SERVICES Alice Chilton

53

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Safeclean

CHILDCARE Brook House Farm Pre-School Centre

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Kids Zone

57

CHIROPRACTORS The Back Clinic

55

CHURCHES Poynton Christian Fellowship

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CLEANING SERVICES Alice Chilton Cleaning

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The Cut

36

18

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT Bridge Lessons

55

Poynton British Legion

51

Poynton Players

55

COMPUTER & INTERNET Mike Knibb

53

SR Computers

25

34

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Trevor Garner

Farmers Arms

61

ROOFING 59

SECURITY Crimeguard Security

56

LockRite

36

Keoghs Nicholls Lindsell & Harris Manners Pimblett McAlister Family Law Slater & Gordon

61

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STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS 48

TAKEAWAYS 60

TAXIS ASAPP Cars

Matt Finish

44

TRAVEL

Transform Your Kitchen

17

Travel By Design

25 35

TREE SERVICES

LOCKSMITH 36

Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services 38

TUITION

LOFT LADDERS 57

Nigel Burin

53

WILLS

PAINTING & DECORATING Bauhaus

58

East Cheshire Wills

Dean Wilson

61

Spring Decorating

53

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES

PATIOS Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

22

Back Cover

Posh Nosh

KITCHENS

More Than Loft Ladders

6 13

The Stair Shop

JOINERY

LockRite

38

SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES

Carl Howard

Cheshire Hearing Centres

David Hanson

Poynton Roofing

HAIR & BEAUTY

Trevor Garner 55

CHIROPODISTS The Foot Clinic

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HEARING SERVICES 44

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LAWN CARE NRG Garden Services

BUTCHERS

Park Lane Physiotherapy

RESTAURANTS 21

FUNERAL SERVICES

JS Services

38

PLUMBING & HEATING 58

FIRES 18

BUILDING SERVICES

62

SCZ Electrical Services

Pest In Peace

PHYSIOTHERAPY 18

ELECTRICIANS 7

BOOKSHOPS Simply Books

Wills Driveway Cleaning

PEST CONTROL 31

31

Pate & Lever Windows

43 51

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS The Window Repair Centre

41