Inside Poynton Issue 76

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inside p o y n t o n I’m recently back from quite an adventure! My daughter is working in Colombia just now so, although it’s not somewhere I’ve ever thought of going, what better reason to step outside my comfort zone and see a different part of the world?

It was fabulous to meet up with her and share the last few days of a totally amazing trip. Colombia is a country of contrasts – we stayed in old colonial cities and modern ones, traditional hotels and ecolodges under the stars, we walked on Caribbean beaches at the edge of the jungle and beaches in the rainforest on the Pacific coast, we trekked, we went whale watching. It was quite remarkable and, as Colombia hasn’t been an obvious choice for tourists until relatively recently, it felt even more special. I’m so glad I didn’t let my fear of the unknown get the better of me.

Talking of stepping outside comfort zones, be sure to have a read of Jenny’s page – she’s the Geeky Knitter who used to work here at INSIDE – it’s a thought provoking and entertaining article as usual, with some pearls of wisdom that apply to everyone, not just knitters!

What’s INSIDE this month 4 poynton people 7 poynton show 8 jake’s perspective 11 civic award winners 12 Recipe 15 poynton market 16 budding performers wanted 23 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 24 bollington brewery 27 alderley edge symphony orchestra 31 Puzzles 35 beer & book club 36 The Walk 38 speciality touring 41 In Touch

47 NGS Gardens 53 rise of the phoenix 56 INSIDE Guide 63 Children’s Activities

64 Just 4 Kids 66 Puzzle Solutions 69 Useful Numbers 70 Classified Index

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‘here is rest amid labour, calm amid storm, hope in death’

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Valerie Vibrans

Chair of St George’s Property Committee, and the Restoration of St George’s Lychgate Many of us walk through the lychgate, on our way perhaps to a wedding, a christening or a Remembrance Day service. Maybe we’re going to a concert, visiting the memorial garden, taking a short cut or, sadly, going to a funeral. It’s worth stopping for a moment on the pavement outside and raising our eyes. Below the eaves of the roof are carved memorable and evocative words, easy to miss in the day-to-day bustle. ‘Here is rest amid labour, calm amid storm, hope in death.’

It feels like stepping into a different world.

Back in Edwardian times, no one in the village could possibly have realised the poignancy of these words.

WW1 was 10 years into the future. As we near the anniversary of the end of WW1 we can only guess at the emotions of the people during that terrible time.

The lychgate was erected in 1908 as a memorial to the Revd Tommy Bridges and paid for by, ‘his friends of all denominations’. So, this year we celebrate its 110th anniversary.

A few years ago Valerie Vibrans noticed that part of the original oak in the lychgate was rotting away and that on one side, some of the stones were eroding in the prevailing winds and rain. If nothing were done the gate might end up collapsing. So the decision was taken to restore the lychgate. Now the oak is weathering back to its original warm, silvery grey and the mellow Derbyshire stone is starting to blend in.

It turned out to be a major project. She and Rob McLaren, the vicar, had to work with the DAC Church Committee at Chester, employ an architect, produce a Feasibility Study, work with a list of contractors and

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persevere through many forms and permissions as the church is a Grade Two listed building. ‘We managed to keep going,’ she says, ‘but never expected it to take eight years! And I couldn’t have done it without all the willing hard work of the rest of the Property Committee members.’ Finally, in 2015, the restoration was complete.

Valerie tells how they decided to choose craftsmen from the local area and went to see them working.

Crowtons, the stone masons, were near Glossop and the carpenters were based in the hills of Derbyshire.

As the work progressed people stopped to look and said they felt the lychgate was the focal point in the village. At one point the whole roof was lifted above the lychgate and suspended there, held upright by posts, while the restoration work continued. ‘There were a few heart-stopping moments,’ says Valerie, ‘until it was replaced.’ This time however the work was paid for by the people of St George’s with a contribution from The Friends of St George’s.

The prominent position of the lychgate at the crossroads means it is for everybody who lives here and also for everybody who drives through. It’s a living link between a different age and our own, with a presence of history about it. In a world beset by work and the storms of life it had something to say in 1908 and has something to say today.

Valerie and the Property Committee’s initiative and perseverance have made a big difference to the appearance of Poynton at the crossroads. That’s something we can all be proud of.

poynton show Saturday 25 August is Poynton’s Show Day. The Horticultural and Agricultural Society has been organising this for many years, evolving all the time to include more entertainment but to always maintain the essence of a Horticultural and Agricultural Show.

It’s our 118th Show this year. Generations of families, throughout Poynton and surrounding areas have been involved over the years.

Poynton Show is a big part of my family life. Each year we get involved with the planning and organising of the Show. Lots of volunteers come together and we have great camaraderie, all with the same aim to make the day enjoyable and lots of fun, working together as one big family to organise and run the different sections of the Show. Local exhibitors at the Show put in tremendous time and effort which makes it all that more special. The more people involved, the better, making it a brilliant community day bringing Poynton and surrounding areas together.

you can enter and we are really proud that the National Gladioli and Sweet Pea championships are held at Poyntons’ Show, something to be really proud of.

Equestrian, Shire Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Donkeys make it even more special, again each of them have competitive sections, check out the website. The Anson Museum join us for the day, vintage cars, traction engines and motorbikes create an amazing atmosphere on the edge of Poynton Pool.

Trade stands, craft and charties marquee and a food hall, give you the opportunity to shop. Food, refreshment stands and bars will keep you fed and watered. These all add up to make a great family friendly atmosphere, so everyone can enjoy the day’s entertainment in the Main Ring, Community Ring, Bank Stand and Imagine FM stage.

This year some of the main ring attractions are The Stampede Stunt Show presenting Dhzigitovka, H & M Dog show... and a flypast (weather permitting)

We have launched a new website this year and if you take a look on our facebook page you can see all the photographs of last year’s Show. It also gives you all the information you need to exhibit and be part of the Show. The competitive sections are the backbone of a traditional Horticultural and Agricultural Show. If you can bake, make jam, or are an artist or photographer, you can exhibit in the Creative Hobbies section. If you love your garden, love to grow flowers or vegetables the amazing Horticultural section have lots of classes

The Show starts at 8am and finishes around 5pm.

Judging commences at 10am and it’s great to see the Shires and Cattle being judged, usually with an entertaining (and educational) commentary. You must check out the Sheep section and the Donkeys. Horse jumping starts early too so you can spend the whole day at the Show moving from one area to another and don’t forget you can enter into the dog show on the day. Your dogs are welcome but they must be on a lead.

If you can walk to Poynton Pool, off South Park Drive in Poynton that’s great, if not, there is a free public car park, just follow the signs.

On behalf of everyone involved in the Show we wish you a great day out and can’t wait to see you at Poynton’s Show.

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Jake’s perspective Hi all - hope you’re all ok! It’s been a wild few weeks for me so let’s go back and explore.

Small World...

It all started with a venture to the small Welsh village of Abersoch. As you will know England has been hit by a few major heat waves recently and in Wales it was no different. For those of you who have been to Abersoch before, you will know that it is a cosy little village next to a beautiful beach. I always thought the world was a huge place but I discovered how small it truly was when I bumped into my teacher, sweets piled high, outside the tiny supermarket. Not sure who was more horrified – me or him! Surreal...

Cows...

What is it with me and the wildlife around here? The other night I was on my bike on the way to Disley for a game of footy when a group of cows decided to chase me through Lyme Park. As if the deer attack a few months ago wasn’t enough! As you can imagine this was quite a scary experience to be having with a pair of football boots stabbing you in the back-pack. It also happened at about 6 o’clock after a long day at school so my Bear Gryll’s reactions had not fully kicked in.

And More Cows...

Not the only time cows felt the need to entertain me over the last few weeks though as we had our Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition. Coincidentally – or not?

– our campsite was parked right next to a field of cows.

As you can imagine, having a large group of teenagers next to farm animals is not the greatest of ideas. If the sound of phones, talking and laughing is enough to put you off sleep, imagine being next to a field of annoyed cows who wanted to get revenge on us pesky kids. We found a solution to survive the cows’ rebellion however.

Stay up all night with zero hours sleep so they couldn’t launch an attack! The flaw in this plan only became apparent the next morning when we faced a 6 hour hike with huge rucksacks. Ah well, with my belly full of the best breakfast ever – Beef Pot Noodle and Hot Dogs– I felt massively relieved to see the end in sight.

We breathed heavy sighs of relief as we got off the coach – somewhat short-lived as it suddenly dawned on us we would have to do it all again in just over a month! Ahhghhh...

Partying In Poynton From one kind of wild to another the next thing on the agenda was Poynton’s annual Party In The Park.

If you don’t know it – it’s an event which brings the community together by making a festival-like atmosphere with tribute acts like Monkey Harris. As I was there with my mates I just forgot about everything and ended up going home at around midnight where I was stabbed in the neck by the reality that I was going to have to get up at 6 and do my paper round in the morning. Ah well, all in a day’s work and play...

Stay well and see you soon - Jake

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by Jake Crossley

Congratulations to Civic Award Winners The Annual Civic Awards ceremony took place on 15 July, following the civic service at St George’s Church.

Huge congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Certificates of Civic Service and the Certificates of Youth Civic Service, which were presented by the Town Mayor, Cllr Mrs Sarah-Jane Gilmore, at the civic reception.

The well-deserved awards were presented in recognition of a sustained and significant contribution to the community to: Judy Bartlett and Mark Callow, for their volunteer leadership work with the 3rd Poynton cub pack.

Kevin Booth, for his hard work and encouragement with Poynton Runners.

Brian Clarke, for caring for the grounds of Poynton Churchyard and for those who visit it.

Doreen Harper, for her long-standing dedication to organising events for swimmers with disabilities over 40 years.

Jacob Howard, for helping to keep Poynton Churchyard immaculate and appealing for all who visit it.

Ann Roberts, for volunteering, supporting and fundraising for many good causes over 40 years. These include Oxfam, Debra, RNLI and Woodside Ladies Badminton Club.

Glastonbury Drive Play Area Committee, for their role in fundraising and transforming a new play area for local children.

Poynton Men in Sheds, for their fantastic work helping members of the community find friendship.

Also for their support with community building projects within the local area.

The Youth Civic Awards were given in recognition of having shown leadership, initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to a worthwhile cause, of benefit to their peer group and/or the wider community, to: Effie Cawley and Katherine Hickson, for their volunteer leadership work with the 2nd Poynton Rainbow unit.

Rebecca Pinkerton and Millie Waller, for their volunteer leadership, refereeing and coaching work with the Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club.

From left to right: Mark Callow, Judy Bartlett, Millie Waller, Rebecca Pinkerton, Geoff Floyd on behalf of Poynton Men in Sheds, The Mayor, Councillor Sarah-Jane Gilmore, Brian Clarke, Ann Roberts, David Jacks on behalf of Glastonbury Drive Play Area committee, Effie Cawley, Katherine Hickson, Doreen Harper, Kevin Booth.

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A beautiful version of this classic

d a l a s o t a t o p Method

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 mins plus cooling time Serves: 4

Ingredients ■■ 600g waxy potatoes ■■ 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard ■■ 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ■■ 2 tbsp vegetable oil ■■ 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ■■ 115g good quality mayonnaise ■■ 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard ■■ 3 spring onions - sliced thinly ■■ Small bunch chives - finely chopped

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■■ Small bunch mint - finely chopped

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

2. While the potatoes are boiling place the Dijon mustard and the red wine vinegar into a bowl and whisk them together, then whisk in the oils.

3. When the potatoes are cooked cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into quarters.

Pour over the dressing, mix well and leave to cool.

4. Mix the remaining ingredients with the mayonnaise but reserve a few of the herbs for garnish.

5. When the potatoes are cool, drain off any surplus vinegar dressing then toss them in the mayonnaise.

6. Serve garnished with the reserved herbs.

Poynton Market at The Centre The third Poynton Market in July was a huge success, on another gorgeous day, with a great variety of stallholders and a special raffle. Pictured is the fantastic Gin raffle prize from one of the earlier markets – only 100 tickets are sold for each raffle, making the chances of winning great!

Poynton Jemmers entertained in the car park and the kitchen helpers did their usual sterling job with refreshments.

Poynton Market will be back in October, November and December.

BUDDING PERFORMERS WANTED! Join us this September to become a part of the region’s leading all-inclusive theatre company.

Do you love to sing and dance? Is your little one a bit of a performer?

Then NK Theatre Arts could be the place for you!

We are Stockport’s premiere all-inclusive theatre company with weekly sessions in music, dance and drama for anyone aged from 5 through to 18 years with regular adult performances too! NK provides the opportunity for all regardless of their ability, disability, status or culture to maximise their full potential through the exploration of performing arts. It’s an opportunity to shine together, make new friends and try to be the very best that you can be!

We have musical theatre sessions, drama sessions and even competition dance classes, with both of our groups reaching the grand final of this year’s Teenstar Competition in London! Based at The Forum Theatre in Romiley, come and join the fun at NK Theatre Arts Monday: Musical Theatre 5.30-6.30pm (Primary), 6.30-8pm (Secondary) Tuesday: Drama 5.30-7pm (Primary), 7-8.30pm (Secondary & 6th Form) Wednesday: Competition Dance Classes Saturday: Studio 2 Dance Classes JOIN US FOR OUR ENROLMENT EVENING TO FIND OUT MORE AND MEET THE TEAM ON MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 6PM The Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley, SK6 4EA 0161-430-6570 www.nktheatre.co.uk Facebook and Twitter @nktheatrearts

Coming this September, with special permission from Roger Waters, NKTA proudly presents “THE WALL”, based on the iconic album by Pink Floyd. We follow the story of Pink, a successful musician who looks back on his isolated childhood. He recalls his upbringing during which he built a symbolic wall as he coped with the death of his father and overbearing ways of his mother. With live rock band and talented cast, this productions contains the smash hits such as “Another Brick in The Wall”, “Hey You” and “Comfortably Numb” in this unique presentation of an historic rock album.

26 to 29 September at 7.30pm, tickets from £12.50

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Get connected with your teens and children!

Do you worry about the relationship you have with your children or teenager? Do you feel the connection is fading between you? Is your relationship with them becoming stressful? You are not alone. All relationships have challenges and that between a parent/carer and their child is no different, both for the youngsters and for the whole family.

Caroline Peacock, who runs Heart-to-Heart programmes and works with children and teens and their parents or carers, offers her help in strengthening relationships and improving communication skills in families. Caroline is an accredited Heart-to-Heart Practitioner and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her years in evidence-based family support and specialist therapeutic roles within the local authority sector.

She explains, “Heart-to-Heart is fun, flexible and based on the latest research from University College London and

The Tavistock Centre. The research shows that support for the parent-child relationship helps with setting the scene for the best outcomes for children right into adulthood.

This is why I have a passion for working with those who want to reconnect and re-ignite their special bond.”

Heart-to-Heart provides: ■■ Local sessions designed specifically for parents/carers and their children/teens ■■ Enjoyable, interactive and low-key activities and resources to help strengthen relationships either oneto-one or in a contained and nurturing group ■■ An opportunity to explore all aspects of late childhood and teen development. Why do teens turn nocturnal?

What changes are happening in the teenage brain?

What emotional, neurological and psychological developments are our tweens and teens going through?

■■ The latest science of attachment including multimedia clips, Lego® models and the occasional junk sculpture made of sellotape and paper straws ■■ Evidence-based tools and techniques to help members manage stress and develop resilience ■■ Opportunities to develop a supportive network with other families and carers that may continue after the programme ends.

Heart-to-Heart sessions are starting in September and will be running in your area.

Caroline offers group sessions or bespoke 1:1 programmes; home-visits or sessions at her rooms. To find out about either, visit Facebook page: Heart to Heart Cheshire for the dates and times and location of the taster events at the end of August, which are FREE if booked by the end of July. Alternatively, please contact Caroline at carolinejanepeacock@gmail.com or on 07930 904 772

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STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HEART Cardiovascular disease causes 26% of all deaths in the UK; that’s over 150,000 deaths each year – an average of 420 people each day or one death every three minutes. Those are the scary statistics but what can you do to improve the health of your heart?

Below are the top tips according to leading cardiologists.

Walk 30 minutes every day – a half-hour walk every day decreases an individual’s chances of a heart attack by 30%. Find a walking buddy and hold each other accountable.

Find out your blood pressure and take steps to bring it down – your blood pressure may be a more important factor than your cholesterol! If the doctor prescribes medication take it, but you can also take steps to lower it yourself and maybe reduce the need for medication. The best ways are to exercise and lose some belly fat. Individuals with high levels of fat in the abdominal cavity (belly fat) and around their abdominal organs are more likely to develop high blood pressure because this fat interferes with the function of the kidneys, which regulate the blood pressure.

Know what your HDL number is and then do what you can to raise it to 1.3 mmol/l - in women especially it seems that a higher HDL (good cholesterol) number is more important than a low LDL (bad cholesterol) number. Eat about 25g of raw, fresh, unsalted nuts per day – especially walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios and almonds. Nuts are packed with omega 3 oils, raise levels of HDL good cholesterol, decrease inflammation and have a good effect on the heart. Healthy fats such as olive or rapeseed oil have a positive effect too, and the good news is that an alcoholic drink per day also works in your favour!

Eat a good quality tomato pasta sauce! Simple tomato pasta sauce is loaded with potassium which aids lowering of blood pressure.

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Keep teeth clean - most people don’t know that your oral health affects arterial health, so make sure those pearly whites stay clean and flossed.

Limit saturated fat and avoid trans fats – try to keep saturated fat below 20g per day. Both saturated fat and trans fats (found in many processed foods) lead to inflammation of the arteries.

Read labels and avoid foods which list sugar as one of the first five ingredients – in particular don’t be fooled by foods which claim to be ‘low fat,’ because often they contain extra sugar instead. Healthy fats, such as olive oil, are better than empty sugar calories.

Drink wine – but not too much! It’s a slightly bizarre (but consistent scientific truth) that teetotal folk have a higher risk of heart disease than those who drink in moderation. But a glass of red wine occasionally is very different to binge drinking once a week, so be careful with this tip.

Eat the rainbow – five to nine servings of fruit and veg a day will help to keep your heart in tip-top condition. It may sound a lot, but if you add chopped veg to pie fillings and casseroles, eat fruit at breakfast and salad stuff for snacks it all adds up. You could try making vegetables the main focus of your meal too, with the meat or fish as an accompaniment, instead of the other way around.

Diary of a geeky knitter Step out of your comfort zone Now, before you get worried that this is a motivational speech from any one of your old secondary school teachers, bear with me. Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t need to be a chore or in relation to something that isn’t your idea of fun. Every time you set yourself a new personal goal or challenge, you are working to step out of your zone, and this, more often than not, can be a lot of fun!

In my case, I’ve been stepping out of my comfort zone and into the digital realm with ‘starring’ in YouTube videos at work! Ok, so I said it doesn’t need to be a chore to step out of your comfort zone, but I am lucky enough to be working in the industry about my passion so the challenges I am set at work are often linked with my interest anyway. So, in this case I am finding a lot of fun in pushing myself further, though admittedly when I was told at work I need to start working on videos I was originally firmly against the idea.

If you are interested, search for Crochet Now TV at www.youtube.com and you will see my nervous face giving you a sneak peek inside current and past issues, and I am also starting to increase our tutorial video base (ever wanted to learn to crochet?

Watch this space for videos from yours truly!)

Of course, it doesn’t just have to be in knitting, crochet or crafts – how about simply challenging yourself to do a little more in something you love already? You just managed to nail the Couch to 5K run, why not try for 10K? But, I hear you ask, why should I step out of my comfort zone? If you are told to do so at work, or if you think your hobbies aren’t the goal-setting kind,

why bother? Particularly as, by definition, it is the very zone that you want to stay in and be comfortable. But, just think back to when you were at school, or when you were at work, and you achieved that goal that you were working towards. In order to reach that goal, you reached out of your zone, and when you managed it I bet you anything that you felt great – even for a second.

And, it shouldn’t have to be something you have to do, but something that you WANT and LOVE to do, which will only make that feeling of pleasure all the greater!

Another way I’m going to stretch the limits of my ‘zone’ is to speak at the Wives Club in High Lane in July, and also the WI in Mellor next year, about my crocheting and the work I do (I’m sure I’ll let you know how it goes!) – not because I have to but because I want to.

I really want to encourage you all to keep reaching, not just to ‘better yourself’ (though of course that’s great too), but to keep life exciting and fun, even in small ways, and you can make yourself proud to be you so easily.

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

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itself, where we went for our food, The Park Inn in Macclesfield, which we’ve scheduled for a later trip out, and The Cask Tavern, our book club’s main base.

In ten years of brewing, 2 million pints have been produced and we did our best to add to that figure over the course of a splendid evening.

Bollington Brewery Tour 2018

As breweries go, this is not exactly the biggest, and as ‘tours’ go, this is not exactly the longest. But it’s fun and it’s informative and whilst it might not add many steps to your Fitbit counter, it will quench your thirst in a most pleasing fashion.

Our Beer and Book Club (aka The BBC) decided to go on tour last week – all the way to Bollington. We regularly meet at The Cask Tavern in Poynton, so we had seen the Bollington Brewery tour advertised and decided to take the plunge.

It is fair to say that we were not disappointed.

For a mere £30 a head, we learnt about the history of the company and the brewery, we were instructed on how to make a good beer, we sampled several local ales, we ate steak pie, chips and mushy peas, followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream, and stumbled home with a presentation box, which included two more bottles of ale and a branded pint glass. Bargain or what?!

It was great to hear about the success story which is Bollington Brewery. From the company taking on The Vale Inn in 2005, the brewery opened three years later, so celebrates its 10th year anniversary this summer.

The company now owns three pubs, The Vale Inn

Our host and founder of the brewery, Lee Wainwright, was a fine advertisement for the beer being produced.

He supped his own ale in-between telling us about the rise of the micro-brewery, pausing at very regular intervals to ask, ‘who’s ready for a top-up?’, and never forgetting to recharge his own glass in these same intervals.

The brewery setting and that of The Vale opposite is perfect for a daytime or evening, especially when leather is meeting willow on the cricket ground behind the pub. This is where the journey began for Lee and his team and, as we learnt, was the story behind what is now the best-selling beer in the Bollington Brewery portfolio, Long Hop. This name was the winner of a competition run by the brewery at the cricket club a few years ago.

A long hop in cricket means a ball which is easy to hit.

Deciding whether to try this tour should be easy too.

Try it, it’s good fun and great value. Hic.

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by James Barker

The Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra is born!

The Alderley Edge Orchestra has a long, proud history of making music since 1922. Over the last three years the orchestra has raised its profile, employing professional conductors and tackling an ambitious range of music, resulting in some fine performances with capacity audiences.

In recognition of its achievements and further ambitions, the orchestra has decided to rename itself The Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra.

Richard Howarth, President and Chief Conductor of the orchestra says, “I’m very excited about the future of the orchestra as we build our audiences and increase the number of playing members. The change of name to Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra marks the beginning of a new chapter, with a promise from us all to engage with as many music lovers as possible, whether participants or listeners. With our new name we aim to stimulate local concert-goers to sit up and take notice!”

The first concert under the new banner will take place on Saturday 17 November, conducted by Orr Guy.

In this concert, in the month of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the orchestra will pay tribute to those lost in both great wars. George Butterworth, killed in the Battle of the Somme, set to music poems from A E Houseman’s The Shropshire Lad. The music nostalgically invokes “the home thoughts of the exiled lad”. Vaughan Williams, a contemporary and friend of Butterworth, also celebrated the beauty of the English countryside in his song cycle, Songs of Travel. The programme will also include Beethoven Symphony no 7.

Vienna-based conductor, Orr Guy says, “Having conducted the final Alderley Edge Orchestra concert in May, I’m delighted to be invited back to conduct the inaugural concert of the Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra in November. And what finer symphony to mark the occasion than Beethoven’s exciting Seventh – it will be a great evening!”

Please make a note of future concerts in your diary. And if you are a string player, looking to join a friendly and ambitious orchestra, please get in touch with us via the website or by phoning the chairman, Roger Dowling on 01925 756390. You may particularly be interested in the Workshop Day on Saturday 9 February 2019.

For more information about the Alderley Edge Symphony Orchestra, see www.aeso.org.uk Concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 17 Nov in the Methodist Church in Alderley Edge, SK9 7DU. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £1 for under eighteens. Tickets will be available on the door or can be bought in advance through the website www.aeso.org.uk or on the ticket hotline 01625 581321

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inside people alice bell

Alice Bell was born in Henley on Thames in 1965 but brought up in London where she attended school, later studying at Bristol and Manchester universities and taking a degree in mathematics and economics.

After working in banking, in 1991 she changed career and became a teacher of mathematics. Alice worked in schools in Altrincham, Poynton and Tameside before taking up her current post at Aquinas College.

Alice has a brother, who still works in banking, is married to Phil and has a son, Tom, aged eighteen.

Although brass bands are stereotypically Northern and a part of working class culture, the Stockport brass band, where she is the administrator, has become her great passion. The band is made up of a beginners’ section for absolute new starters, a junior, intermediate and senior band, so the ages of the players range from six to eighteen. Members of the band come from schools in Stockport, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Manchester.

As a child, Alice had enjoyed learning to play the trumpet, so some ten years ago, she encouraged her son to join the Stockport band. Her husband later bought her a trumpet as a Valentine’s Day present, her interest was rekindled and she now plays cornet.

The band meets every Saturday between 9.30am and 12 noon at the Stockport Music Centre and has performed concerts in the Town Hall, the Plaza, local churches and the Royal Northern College and regularly enters competitions across the country. Each year the band does a European tour, this year heading for Belgium where they will perform at Ypres and Bruges and they will lay a wreath at the Menin gate on behalf of Stockport war veterans.

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Recently the band celebrated its 40th anniversary, with a concert attended by many former players, some coming from as far afield as New Zealand.

The philosophy of the band is very much focussed on inclusivity and all are welcomed. Sessions cost £2.50 per morning and players can hire instruments for £40 a year.

Details of concerts, tickets for which cost around £5 (and less for concessions), can be found on the What’s On page of the website.

Alice stresses that playing in a band is about more than making music. It also involves mutual support, develops team working skills, provides a sense of identity and builds confidence.

Alice is a vegetarian, enjoying a wide range of foods and has a broad and eclectic taste in music including indie folk, jazz, classical and of course brass band music.

She has no regrets and likes to think she has made the best of the choices she has made. She also has no pet hates. “I had a lot when I was younger but I think I have become more tolerant as I’ve grown older.”

When she was younger, Alice travelled widely, to Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Jordan and lived for six months in Israel. Over the last few years, the family holiday budget has been largely spent on providing opportunities for her son but now he is eighteen she will be reclaiming the holiday funds. Meanwhile there is a trip to Belgium with the band to organise and a visit to the Green Man music festival in the Brecon Beacons.

Alice dislikes “relaxation”. She loves her job, the band, and being busy, so finds sitting doing nothing stressful.

She loves creating order out of chaos.

Last Word from Alice Always keep learning and look for the positives and opportunities, not the barriers. Stay excited by life.

Anyone interested in joining the band can find further details on their website at ssbb.org.uk and can contact Alice on 07976 672241 or by e mail at ssbb.org@gmail.com

by Ed Blundell

quick crossword Across 7 Puff, wisp, waft (6) 8 Medicine which induces vomiting (6) 9 Dwell (4) 10 Transparent danger to drivers (5,3) 11 Hiking over fells (4,7) 14 Suitcase storage on train (7,4) 18 Destroying (8) 19 Taunt, catcall (4) 20 Administer with a needle and syringe (6) 21 Smaller, not as important (6)

down 1 Little House on the ______ (7) 2 Sheet of glass (4) 3 Persistent irrational fear (6) 4 Pass comment (6) 5 Calculator (8) 6 Finely chopped meat (5) 12 Catapaulted, hurled (8) 13 Plotter, conspirator (7) 15 To blame, at fault (6) 16 Chortle, chuckle (6) 17 fashion, mode (5) 19 Make joke (4)

sudoku How to play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone.

Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.

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Houseplant Varieties In this month’s article I would like to deal with some ideas for larger plants, particularly the light levels required for each plant.

A very popular plant has always been the Kentya Palm, this plant can grow very tall but in the domestic situation, a 1.5m plant is easy to manage and with moderate to good light levels, will only require moderate watering.

There are numerous varieties of Dracaena –or Dragon Plant, from the dark green Janet Craig variety through to the variegated, but my favourite is the Lemon and Lime which has dark and light green leaves and can be bought as a single thick stem which branches off or a triple stem at various heights. These can be bought at any size from 1-2m high and again are tolerant of average light as they grow below the canopy in their natural environment with dappled sunlight.

Ficus trees are quite popular and, as they like lots of light would be ideal in a conservatory, there is a variety to choose from. Another plant that loves maximum light level is the Nolina which has a very thick stem and a profusion of long thin leaves.

Finally, if you have a porch area and need a more hardy plant, then the ever-reliable Yucca may well serve the purpose, so long as in winter the outer door is kept shut it should cope with most cooler spells. However, should the beast from the east return, then they probably need to come inside until the onset of slightly milder weather.

So, whether you prefer trendy succulents and cacti, colourful mixed planters, single table top or larger planters then I can offer both advice and plants, with next day delivery.

Care tips @Houseplant Doctor of fb or find @tropicalplantguy on Instagram. So green up your life!

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putting his own personal stamp on the paper before it finally went to print. We were all struck by just how influential the editor could be, this choice of book also feeling quite timely, as Dacre resigned during the period in which we were reading it.

The Beer & Book Club recommends When last month’s book choice was revealed by one of our members, there were a few notable and sharp intakes of breath. ‘The Daily Mail’, some wondered, ‘he wants us to read about the Daily Mail!’

Being upstanding club members, none of us spoke these words out loud, and how glad we are now that the book was chosen and that we all read it and discussed it with such gusto.

Yes, it was and is about the Daily Mail, but it is by no means written as a homage to the same. Instead it’s a brilliantly described and detailed chronicle of the newspaper, warts and all. And what warts there were!

Whilst the book was in one sense ‘historical’, many of us loved the combination of research and gossip used in the way this history was told. It gave us a genuine insight into the publishing world and the processes involved, including the seemingly prevalent bullying culture described in relation to office politics.

Many of us enjoyed and were impressed by the journalistic qualities which came across from the author of the book. It was as an extremely professional account of the newspaper and all those connected with it.

We mused on how the Mail has become a symbol of hate for some, including one member’s son who is never impressed when his mother quotes something from ‘the Mail’, online or otherwise!

We were particularly drawn to the character of Dacre, the editor at the time this book went to print. He came across as a mini dictator almost, failing to give anyone any praise and becoming a ‘saviour every night’,

We discussed so many stories and anecdotes during the evening, it was hard to believe they had all come from the same book. It was a fine balance between human interest and well-woven facts – there were even ‘facts’ about James Bond!

Attitudes to women were well described here too – it was interesting to read about ‘the sobbing zone’, where female staff members go for a good cry! And clear to see that whilst the newspaper was targeting women, it was often implying that a woman should also ‘know her place’.

Call me naïve if you will but I was struck by how the newspaper was pretty much portrayed as just another product to sell. It wasn’t necessarily seeking truth, not least because for some, truth could often get in the way of a good story. Much better, then, for David English, a former editor, to say he had blood on his shoes from the Kennedy shooting, rather than having soap in his eyes because he was in the shower at the time. As he said, ‘I guess I told that story about being in the room when Kennedy was shot so many times that I even believed it myself’.

The book scored an excellent 8.4 out of ten on The BBC Scoring Scale and we were all pleased that, perhaps despite some of our initial reservations, the book had been chosen in the first place.

Onwards and upwards, our next book is about a secret barrister. Watch this space.

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Brown Knoll and Peep-o-Day Walk description: A moderate circular walk with several easy uphill sections, rewarded by amazing views across parts of the Dark Peak, including Kinder Scout. The walk starts in Hayfield where there are plenty of pubs and cafes, but the only place to eat and drink on the walk is the Lamb Inn. Distance: 6.5 miles Map: OS Explorer OL1 - The Dark Peak Start: To reach Hayfield, follow the A6 as far as the New Mills turn off in Newton. Go left at the lights and follow the A6015 into Hayfield. At the T junction turn right for about 100 yards on the A624, and then first left into Hayfield village. Follow the main street over the river bridge, bearing left past the shops and the Packhorse Inn; where the road widens, there are plenty of free street parking places on both sides of the walled road.

Set off back through the village and up the main street past all the shops until you reach Highgate Road.

(SK037870) Leave the village up this road which is fairly steep to begin with, and eventually make a left turn down a track opposite Highgate Farm, (SK032865) soon keeping to the right at a fork in the track. Continue up the on a gentle incline as it eventually changes to a concrete surface. At the end of the concrete section and now in open country, take a right fork again and head towards a copse of trees on the horizon. Go through

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the gate at the trees, and perhaps choose to have a coffee break at this point.

Once refreshed, head diagonally towards a ladder stile, and once over this stile follow a gently rising path to a right hand bend. From this point, on a clear day, you have wonderful views of William Clough, the Downfall, Kinder Scout, South Head and Mount Famine. Looking ahead you will notice three hillocks; by keeping close to the wall on your right, follow the path up and over all three hillocks having a steep drop to your left hand side before finally descending to a gate where you join a track coming up from the left. Go through the gate, and bear right downhill until you reach a T junction of tracks. (SK050854) At this point turn left up the Pennine Bridleway for about 400 yards, and then bear right at the fork eventually passing a farm named “VORPOSTEN�

(SK054846) or Advanced Post. From here the path veers to the right through a gate. Keeping a wall on your left, you meet another path coming from the left. Turn right here and then soon turn right again diagonally across a field to a gap in the wall. Continue along the path to another gate where you begin to drop gently downhill to a road, the Hayfield to Chapel Road. (SK049843) The Lamb Inn is close by to your right if you choose to stop for a while.

Otherwise, cross carefully as this can be a very busy road, and then slightly to your left is a concrete track

by Barbara and David Stewart, Marple District Rambling Club

leading downhill to a group of houses. By the last building, go through a gate on the right hand side and cross the field diagonally to another gate. Passing through this gate, you will see a further gate ahead which leads uphill along a narrow track to a minor road at Ashen Clough. Turn right along the road uphill until you reach a stone built house known as “Peep-o Day”.

(SK048850) Its name refers to seeing the sun rise each morning over the hill opposite. Passing to the left of the house there are two paths. Take the higher one through a gate and keep along this path, which follows the contours, always heading towards Hayfield.

In about one mile you come to two gates, one metal barred and the other a small wooden one. Take the small wooden gate and proceed down a very steep muddy track, crossing the stream at the bottom of this little valley. Now climb up the hill from the stream past a group of dilapidated buildings. Here take the uphill track straight ahead through a gate and over a couple

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of stiles until the end of the field (SK034864) where you cross another stile on to a concrete track. Proceed downhill to a street with houses on either side. Cross the main road at the bottom and go ahead past the car park to a Pelican Crossing which leads you back into Hayfield Village and a return to your car.

Presented on behalf of Marple District Rambling Club; with over 350 members, the Club organises and leads up to 5 graded walks every Thursday and Sunday.

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.

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speciality touring

Many of our clients have discovered group tours as an easy and relaxing way to take a holiday; with a tour guide taking care of the details, it’s much easier to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. For those with a special interest or hobby, sharing a group tour with an expert guide and fellow enthusiasts adds much more to the holiday. At Travel by Design we work with a number of specialist companies covering a wide variety of tours with a focus on art, history, music and much more.

The very special feature of these tours is that the group size is small, sometimes only a dozen people and usually not more than 16 or 20 people, making it a very pleasant environment for both travel and meeting like minded souls who share your interest.

you can really take your time to explore, or listen to an expert; a curator, or often the Head Gardener or even the owner. Tours include the garden of pioneering gardener Beth Chatto, and those designed

by Gertrude Jekyll. Further afield we have some lovely tours exploring the gardens of the French Riviera, Lake Como, Galicia’s Camellia Route and for something very different, the gardens of Copenhagen and Zealand.

Music…

Every autumn Kirker Holidays host the Kirker Ischia Music Festival, with a full programme of concerts each day, which are private and arranged exclusively for the tour guests. They have created similar tours to Tenerife, Mallorca and Lake Como, all with the same high standard of musicians and concerts. Other excursions to local gardens and art galleries are also offered as part of the tour. There are also a range of similar tours in the UK for those who prefer to stay closer to home.

Gardens…

A group garden tour will often give you access to gardens not generally open to the public. This means your group will be the only visitors at that time, so

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History…

Whether relatively recent, such as tours of the battlefields of WW1, to tours of Ancient Greece, there are a number of specialist companies who cover both of these or anything in between! Join a private chartered gulet cruise (approx 20 guests max) around the Greek Islands taking in archaeological sites ranging

from Bronze Age cities to Classical temples, Byzantine monasteries to Crusader castles. The expert guides will bring all this to life as you travel through the pages of history. For the military historians among you, why not join a tour exploring the story of the Duke of Wellington and the Peninsular War, or a trip to Italy to learn about the Battles of Monte Cassino.

Art… Spending time in an Art Gallery whilst on holiday is often a real treat, but how often would we like to know more about the artist, about the story behind the picture, or what it is telling us about life at the time it was painted. Without doubt, an expert art historian is essential to find out the most about the treasures we are looking at, and a great addition to tours to Amsterdam, Madrid, or – very much in the news at the moment – Russia and in particular St Petersburg.

Food and wine...

Often combined in many of the themed tours above, but for real foodies, tours to the Champagne region of France or the winelands of South Africa, are a big hit. Back-Roads Touring, with groups generally around 16 in size, have a delightful tour of Cornwall, including a visit to the largest estate in Cornwall, Tregothnan, where you’ll have a private tour of the grounds and tea plantation, and a meal at one of Rick Stein’s restaurants. Many other of their tours, whilst including all sorts of local points of interest, will also include a local vineyard, a cooking class in Tuscany, truffle hunting in France and the production of Jamon Iberico in Spain. Most of these speciality tours are very small groups which means the meals can be booked at authentic local restaurants, where you will experience local cuisine at its finest.

To learn more about our range of specialist tours, please visit us at Travel by Design, 28 London Road in Alderley Edge. Brochures for these specialist holidays are limited, and we will guide you to the best tour and operator for your special interest.

by Kristina Hulme travelbydesigngroup.com

in touch your local community noticeboard august - september 2018

POYNTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Our weekly social classes resume on Thursday 13 September at 8.15pm in St. George’s Hall, Poynton.

All abilities are welcome and you don’t need a partner. If you’d like to come along and have a go then contact Max Dobbyn (secretary) by phone on 01625 874246 or via email (max.dobbyn@btinternet.com)

NORTH CHESHIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY North Cheshire Photographic Society will be exhibiting at the Poynton Show, and will be hosting the Show’s Photography Competition. Come along and see us. We are a friendly, local photographic society which caters for the needs and interests of local photographers of all abilities from beginner to experienced competition photographer. We meet in the main hall in Poynton Civic Centre every Tuesday evening, 7.30 for 8pm from September to May. Our first meeting of the coming season is on 4 September.

Our programme comprises illustrated talks from distinguished local and national photographers, image assessment evenings, talks from our own members, photographic competitions as well as social events and our flagship Annual Exhibition and North Cheshire Challenge held every year in March. We have also initiated a group within the Society that is specifically aimed at helping people improve their photography.

We are looking for new members of all ages and abilities to come and join us, so come on down and take a look, you’ll be very welcome. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk

COMMENDATION FOR VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has been highly commended at the Moneyfacts Awards 2018. The specialist mortgage lender was recognised in the Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider category at the prestigious financial awards held at the Tower of London.

Steve Fletcher, the Vernon Building Society’s Chief Executive, said: “We are proud to be recognised by Moneyfacts for the products and service we provide to first-time buyers. “We understand that first time buyers value the personal approach and time we take to help them find the best solution for their needs at such an important time in their lives.

Steve Fletcher

“An ever-changing population with increasingly complex needs means there is growing demand for innovation within the mortgage sector. We are embracing this opportunity as evidenced by our willingness to lend to people in retirement. Our core differentiator when compared to larger lenders is the very personal service we offer, including our capability to individually assess each mortgage case on its own merits. This means all our decisions are made by humans, not computers, and we know that’s what customers want.”

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FUNDRAISING FOR DEVA PARK Poynton Town Mayor, Cllr Sarah-Jane Gilmore, recently visited the Deva Park Friends Group as they released Red Admiral butterflies raised by Mum, Claire and her daughter Rosie, to mark the start of their fundraising campaign. Deva Park Friends are a group of parents who are working to raise funds to update the park and equipment adjacent to Deva Fields. The park is a great community resource that needs a facelift and some TLC. They’ll be progressing their fundraising soon! Watch this space!

‘FREE SEPTEMBER’ AT POYNTON BADMINTON CLUB We are a very friendly club and play on two courts at Poynton Civic Hall (SK12 1RB) on Mondays 8pm to 10pm. We have one team in the Stockport League. The club is looking for new members of a reasonable club standard. During September potential members can play for free, so come along and try us out. The club starts on Monday 3 September.

Contact Secretary Ann Tinson on 0161 292 2397 or e-mail poyntonbadminton@btinternet.com

‘SOUNDS LIKE SIMON’ NIGHT AT THE LEGION Fans of Simon & Garfunkel are in for a treat at Poynton Legion’s ‘Sounds Like Simon’ night on Friday 19 October when top harmony duo Jester B – a huge success on their last visit supporting the Haley Sisters – return to top the bill supported by Acoustic Central. Bringing their magical harmonies and unique guitar picking to bear on a packed programme of Simon & Garfunkel favourites, Jester B will also perform a selection of other popular harmony songs by the likes of the Everly Brothers and Lindisfarne.

And remember, recent events at Poynton Legion have sold out quickly so make sure you get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment. You can buy tickets (£10) online at www.poyntonlive.uk, from MATES DIY, or by calling 01625 876966

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Disley WEA New Courses and Day Schools in Autumn 2018 Please join us in Disley at the Ring O’ Bells for a new look at the history of the 19th Century - a 10 week class starting on 27 September. We have three day schools on the Alexander Technique, Psychology and the Appian Way. In Macclesfield there will be a Birdwatching class starting on 18 September, and an Art History class starting on 27 September.

Details from the secretary on 01625 877255, or look for our branch leaflets in libraries.

Enrolments ring 0300 303 3464 or visit enrolonline.wea.org.uk

Flying start for St George’s Singers After concluding their extended 2017-18 season by invitation at the Bridgewater Hall with Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra in July, St George’s Singers 2018 - 2019 season gets off to a flying start on 23 September, at the invitation of Slaithwaite Symphony Orchestra, with a concert at the beautiful Gorton Monastery. Founded in 1891, the orchestra is one of the top five amateur orchestras in the country and the choir will join them in performing Mahler’s epic second symphony “Resurrection”. First performed in 1895, the symphony was regarded during Mahler’s lifetime as one of his most popular and successful works, and its power has not waned since, being voted the fifth greatest symphony of all time in a survey of conductors by BBC Music Magazine.

There will also be a coach available for this concert with pick up from Poynton Waitrose car park and from Hazel Grove station. For tickets and coach booking please contact the Ticket Secretary on 01663 764012 or by email to tickets@st-georges-singers.org.uk.

And now an invitation to sing with us on an exciting new project! As the centenary of the end of WW1 approaches it is fitting that the choir has been involved in the Whittingham Lives project which commemorates the Whittingham Asylum in Preston where nearly 1000 shell-shocked soldiers were treated during and after the war. A new work “Wars Embers” was commissioned by composer Sasha Johnson Manning who created a choral suite to the words of war poet Ivor Gurney, himself an inmate of a nearby asylum at Winwick. On 29 September the Choir will be at Preston Minster to take part in Sing Together! an event which aims to bring together experienced singers and those suffering from mental health problems for an enjoyable and rewarding day of singing. The music will include extracts from War’s Embers, well known traditional and folk songs and much more. Please come and join us!

For more information about this event please contact Eric Northey, email whittinghamlives@gmail.com, or visit www.whittinghamlives.org.uk where you can download an application form.

Also coming up later in the term are Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms on 24 November and our traditional Carols and Brass by Candlelight on 8 December. More details at www.st-georges-singers.org.uk

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HEALTH & WELLBEING FAIR This year’s Health and Wellbeing Fair will be held on Saturday 22 September at Poynton Civic Hall, starting at 9am until 12 noon. As last year, Poynton Town Council will be working in partnership with Priorslegh Medical Practice and the event will coincide with the first flu jab clinic of the season.

There will be a variety of groups and organisations who support older people in our community, so it’s a great opportunity to have a chat or get information from organisations such as Age UK Cheshire East, British Red Cross and The Carers Hub, for you or your family, as well as preparing yourself for winter! The event is free.

For more information about the Health and Wellbeing Fair contact Sharon Duke, Poynton Town Council’s Community Co-ordinator on 01625 872238 or email sharon.duke@poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk

BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY Have you taken steps to become more dementia friendly? There is a very straightforward application process to achieve public recognition with stickers for your shop window and a logo for your website.

Contact Sharon Duke, Communities Co-ordinator, on 01625 872238 or sharon.duke@poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk The next application closing date is 13 September.

Enjoy the summer with a garden visit!

The NGS has more great gardens ready to open in the next two months. Here are brief details of a few of them. Don’t forget that as well as the characteristic yellow booklets and the larger national ‘Gardens to Visit’ handbook, there is also an NGS app and the NGS website (www.ngs.org,uk) which all have fuller description, directions, prices and everything you need to know.

engineering. (I refuse to call such great work ‘water features!) Enjoy! You often get to enjoy live music, too.

Finally, in August, Beechwood Cottage, Lymm, (WA13 0AT) returns to the NGS after a few years’ break. There is lots more topiary, you’d think you were at Levens Hall in Cumbria!

On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August, another new garden makes an appearance. Field House, Lymm (WA13 0TQ) is garden designer Emma Aspinall’s own garden so you can expect something special. This garden opened for us many years ago, so will no doubt show significant changes.

In contrast, regular opener 21 Scafell Close, Stockport (SK6 8JA) is planted with perennials and annuals in riotous but co-ordinated designs.

On Sunday 5 August only, 73 Hill Top Ave, Cheadle, (SK8 7HZ) the garden of expert plantswoman Elaine Land, will be open as it has for so many years, in aid of the NGS. On the weekend of 11/12 August, Laskey Farm, Thelwall (WA4 2TF) opens to, no doubt, the usual queues of visitors. Great planting, terrific water

61 Birtles Road

Late summer gardens have become increasingly popular, probably because so many designers and magazine features now show perennials and grasses in riotous assembly; eventually these ideas filter down to us everyday gardeners and allow gardens to continue into September and even October. (Although, with the present heatwave - as this is written - it requires hard work and a lot of water to keep them going!

Mount Pleasant, near Kelsall, (CW6 0TB) opens on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September. It’s a garden of stunning ambition, on a hillside looking west to the Welsh hills. Different areas reflect different themes, eg Japanese, New Zealand etc. There are usually plenty of sculptures to see, dotted around the garden. Featured on North West Tonight.

Laskey Farm

by John Hinde www.ngs.org.uk

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 Sept sees the garden of Cheshire’s great dahlia expert Geoff Hoyle, 39 Osborne Street, Bredbury, (SK6 2DA) opening again.

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Whether you are a fan of dahlias or just a lover of good gardens, you can’t fail to be impressed by the blaze of colour, variety and arrangement of his planting. Rumour has it that the colour is so intense that the garden can be picked out from a plane taking off from Manchester!

A newcomer to late summer openings is 61 Birtles Rd, Macclesfield (SK10 3JG), which also opened earlier in the summer. The planting and structure of the garden though will, we are sure, give a great show at this later time.

The season of openings for the National Garden Scheme in Cheshire is brought to a close by the opening of the Lovell Quinta Arboretum, (CW12 2LD) with its specialist collections of pines and ash, together with much autumn colour on other species. This will be on the Sunday 30 Sept.

And located adjacent to the Swettenham Arms, what could be better to complete your visiting season than calling in for an afternoon tea!

Remember that many gardens also offer private visits to groups from clubs. The booklet, website etc will give you details of how to arrange those.

Finally, the NGS is always interested to hear from people who might wish to open for us and raise money for our mainly nursing charities. In the first instance, contact john.hinde@maylands.com or 0151 353 0032, or any member of our volunteer team listed in the booklet or on the website.

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Lovell Quinta Arboretum

Dreaming Spires There’s something wildly romantic about spires of flowers thrusting up through the other plants. Their shapes add drama to a border by contrasting with lower growing plants without looking out of scale.

Stems clothed in flower fill the gaps between bushier plants, take the eye away from fences and walls behind and create movement as they wave in the breeze. They are well worth the extra effort when staking is required.

These are some of my favourites.

The classic spireshaped flower is the delphinium with large flowers clothing the tall stems up to 3ft/90cm tall. They traditionally came in every shade of blue, although now you can get white, pink and cream varieties.

Delphiniums love a sunny spot and a freedraining soil enriched with lots of well-rotted muck or compost. They will need staking as the flower stems are heavy and they also need protecting from slugs and snails when they start growing in spring.

On a smaller scale are veronicas which range in height from 3ft/90cm down to less than 9in/22cm. One of my favourites is the glossy-leaved Veronica gentianoides which is palest blue. This lovely 1ft/30cm tall plant will grow in good soil in sun or shade. Even lovelier is variety Tissington White. Slightly taller is Veronica Pink Damask with lovely rose-pink flowers in mid-summer.

The taller cousins of veronica are veronicastrums that reach up to 5ft tall and have airy, often branching

by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

spires. These rarely need staking in my garden and I love their silhouettes against the sky. They come in shades of white, pink and blue and are easy to grow in most soil types in a spot that gets some sun. My favourite is the delicately shaped Lavender Tower.

Verbascums (Mullein) come in a big range of pastel colours. There are many good seed mixes you can buy like Southern Charm which is a mix of pastel shades.

Chaxii Album (white) is also easy from seed. Watch out for the caterpillars of the Mullein Moth in late May that can quickly devour the leaves and flowers if left to their own devices.

There are many other wonderful spire-shaped flowers to discover – I haven’t even had time to mention lupins - but I hope this “in-spires” you to add some dream spires to your borders.

Janet and I run Special Perennials. We attend Plant Hunters’ Fairs and will be at the wonderful Henbury Hall Garden, Macclesfield (SK11 9PJ) on Sunday 16 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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RISE OF THE PHOENIX

could the Rex rule once more?

A couple of years ago, I ventured into Wilmslow something I hadn’t done for quite some years having settled in Macclesfield after moving back to the area from a sojourn in our country’s fair capital city. I was surprised and more than a little saddened to see that in place of the Rex Cinema (backdrop to my teenage years!) was a branch of a nationwide furniture store!

Nevertheless, something drew me in and despite not really needing any new furniture at the time, I had a bit of a nosy. My nosiness took me up to the first floor - and the strangest sensation as I realised that the wide marble staircase in the shop was the very same one from the Rex of my youth! A very peculiar feeling enveloped me which only added to the melancholy and wistful reminiscences of a bygone era.

lose?”, and a Facebook group was set up by Sophie (the Rex Revival group) to gauge support from wider afield.

And indeed, that support turned out to be overwhelming! Sophie spearheaded the campaign, along with Chris and a small core group of people who had joined the Facebook group, including Heloise Graham, Lizzie Wilson, Tony Nicholls and, from the USA no less, Ian Illingworth! All these people had amazing complementary skills but were careful to categorically not declare themselves a committee, but simply the Rex Core Team.

Anyway, enough of my middle-aged ramblings! Moving on a couple of years - and the furniture chain goes bust! And it turns out that I wasn’t the only one with a nostalgic notion… which is where our article really begins.

I recently met up with Sophie Taylor and Chris McClory of the Rex Revival Group. This is really ‘people power’ at its best! At the beginning of the year after the closure of the furniture shop had been announced on-line, people began to muse in amused tones about bringing the Rex cinema back home to its beautiful and iconic art deco building as, at the very least, a local cinema and at best, an arts venue and community hub in the centre of Wilmslow. It seemed at the time like a pipe dream, but over a very short space of time, idle musings evolved into, “let’s give it a go, what have we got to

The Team started steadfastly on their roller-coaster journey towards the exciting position they find themselves in today. The first step was a meeting back in February where they established a vision … followed by mountains of research into independent cinemas, viability studies, leases and other assorted red tape.

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and the Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan group who are both completely supportive of the vision. In fact, when Sophie spoke at a Town Council meeting in February, they voted in favour of opening communication with the Revival Group and other interested parties to support the whole concept and indeed, it turns out that Councillors had already been investigating the idea of returning the Rex as the iconic centre piece to Wilmslow to help with footfall into the town and the knock-on effects that would bring.

Team went into the Rex building behind the façade of the furniture store for the first time. The theatre section and bottom tier has now been sucked into the premises of the large bar next door, so this will not be available to use at all. However, the cinematic section with the remaining 338 seats was discovered more or less intact and just as it was the day the cinema closed in 1995 – including the projection room with projector and rolls of film!

The Rex was opened in 1936 as a cinema by the Stansby family with over 1,000 seats, stalls and circle.

The first film to be shown was Captain Blood starring Errol Flynn! Soon after, the theatrical side was opened up and the Rex stage become home to countless plays and productions, many of them on nationwide tours or pre-West End. Numerous famous names stepped out onto the Rex stage in its heyday… including David Jason, Amanda Barrie, the Wombles (yes, I was there!).

In 1985, it closed partially, leaving the current format of screen and seating and then sadly, An Awfully Big Adventure was the last film to be shown in 1995.

The Rex Revival group is now hoping to bring their own awfully big adventure to a successful conclusion very soon and aid the return of the silver screen to Wilmslow. It has not been an easy ride over the last few months, but they have remained dogged. They have been working closely with Wilmslow Town Council

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Since the first flurry of activity in February, things have progressed amazingly. Communication has been opened up with the Stansby family, still owners of the building, and most excitingly, an independent cinema operator. Confidentiality has been paramount over the last few months for the Group and continues to be so, so whilst it might appear that all has gone quiet, it really hasn’t, and the latest news is that the cinema operator has allowed the RR group to make a statement that they are, “in advanced negotiations with the owners and their agents”. Even at our meeting, Sophie and Chris were not able to divulge anything definitive, but maybe by the time you read this, there may be more to report, and the group are indeed hopeful about making an announcement in the very near future.

In the meantime, to find out more, take a look at the Facebook page (Rex Revival Group) or, if you don’t do Facebook, there is now a website www.rexrevival.com which will post news as it happens. There are many happy memories posted on the Facebook page, as well as photographs and posters - things I had forgotten came flooding back! The overwhelming support on the Facebook page has sustained the group and brought to the fore the community spirit which sometimes gets lost in our everyday modern lives. The Group itself now has well over 3,000 members! The more the merrier so if the Rex brings back important memories for you (and there are many of us in Macclesfield and around, I am sure!), why not tick the box! It also just illustrates what can be done and the more support something has, the more impetus it can have.

Watch this space…. the Kia-Ora is on ice!

This article is reproduced with the kind permission of Heather Tebay, Editor of Local People Macclesfield www.localpeoplemacclesfield.com

inside guide

selected events in your area

Thursday 2 August

Tuesday 21 August

Would you like to meet new friends? Are you over 50 and single? Thursday Group is a friendship group for men and women, with several activities run by the 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

Poynton U3A General Meeting John Houghton will give a talk on “The Creation of a Modern Public Waterworks in Manchester from 1848.” Entrance £1 including refreshments. For more information contact enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk.

Main Hall, Poynton Civic Centre 2pm to 4pm

Thursday 9 August Worth Probus Club Alan Eastwodd will speak to us on ‘The Lost Beers and Breweries of England’ Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St. George’s Church Hall 2pm

Sunday 12 August A recital by Andrew Green on the magnificent Allen Computer Organ, from Bach to The Beatles.

No tickets needed. All proceeds shared between St Peter’s, Prestbury and Christian Relief Uganda.

Prestbury Parish Church 3pm to 4pm

Tuesday 14 August East Cheshire National Trust Association Lecture – London Guilds’ with Ray Hoerty Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Thursday 16 August Poynton Townswomen’s Guild No Meeting - Members 30th Anniversary Lunch

Monday 20 August Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz £7 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 Poynton British Legion, Georges Rd, Poynton, SK12 1JY 7.30pm

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Thursday 23 August Simply Books Annual Picnic. Visiting PORT SUNLIGHT - the ‘model village’ founded by ‘Soap King’ William Lever in 1888.

Our coach leaves from the shop at 10am, returning at approx.

6pm Tickets £25 (includes fees for a guided tour).

To book call 0161 439 1436 or book online at www.simplybooks.info

Thursday 23 August Worth Probus Club. Pete Webb will speak to us on ‘Fracking Shale for Gas and Oil’.

Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St. George’s Hall 2pm

Thursday 23 August Advanced Dementia Workshop - How advance care planning can make a difference. Free information sessions suitable for carers. All welcome. Please book a place with sian.harrison@eolp.org.uk 01270 758120 For further information about the Advanced Dementia Support Team visit www.eolp.org.uk Poynton Civic Hall, off Park Lane, SK12 1RB 1pm to 3pm

Saturday 25 August Poynton Show Poynton Park 8am to 5pm

Tuesday 28 August Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire.

The Munificent Sir John Leigh - the ‘rags to riches’ story of how his father (also John Leigh) developed into a leading cotton waste merchant a talk by Leslie Turner.

Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6XD 7.30pm

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Friday 31 August

Thursday 6 September

Simply Cinema presents…THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (12) The musical sensation of the year! A joyful and uplifting celebration of the life of P T Barnum – filled with infectious and showstopping performances. Special Family Matinee Screening showing the ‘SINGALONG’ version at 4pm. Evening Screening at 7pm. Tickets £7 (£5 for children at the Matinee performance) To book call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist Church

Would you like to meet new friends? Are you over 50 and single? Thursday Group is a friendship group for men and women, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits.

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

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

Saturday 1 September Councillor surgery.

This is your chance to meet your local Cheshire East and Poynton Town Councillor, and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and raise any issues about Poynton. The surgeries are on the first Saturday of the month: drop-in from 10am to 11am or make an appointment for 11am, 11.20am or 11.40am on 01625 872238

Tuesday 4 September North Cheshire Photographic Society Tesni Ward – Photography in the Peak District. Tesni is based in Sheffield and is an experienced wildlife and nature photography. This talk will concentrate on the landscapes and species of the Peak District. Hosted by North Cheshire Photographic Society. Non-members £5 on the door. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk, and www.tesniward.co.uk Poynton Civic Centre 7.30 for 8pm start

Wednesday 5 September Poynton Philatelic Society Our first meeting of the season is a Members’ Evening where as many members as possible display their latest acquisitions, always interesting to see both new and old collecting interests. This is followed by an Auction which is always a lively affair. For further information contact Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Wednesday 5 September Poynton Local History Society New season begins with a presentation by Jean Bailo entitled ‘A Life in Styal.’ Annual membership of the society is £12, and guests are always welcome at £3 per visit. Tel: 01625 872068 St Paul’s Community Room, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY 7.30pm

Tuesday 11 September East Cheshire National Trust Association Lecture - The National Gardens Scheme with Anne Britt Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Thursday 13 September Worth Probus Club Rob Mason will speak to us on ‘Northern Comedy Folk Music’. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St. George’s Church Hall 2pm

Saturday 15 September The Martyn Donaldson Music Trust presents Martyn’s Music 10, featuring music for choir, orchestra and soloists. Our special guests are music students from Starehe Boys’ and Starehe Girls Centres in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tickets £10 for adults and £5 for children under 14 from 01625 433187 / 615298 Macclesfield Methodist Church 7.30pm

Sat 15 & Sun 16 September The Model Show 20+ working layouts, 2nd hand sales, trade support, Society & Club stands, Plastic kit, Sci-fi, War Gaming, Miniatures, Card Modelling, Dioramas, Miniature engineering, radio control aircraft and maritime. Adults £7.50, Uniform ID UK forces and Service personnel £6, £4 after 4pm Sat only U/16s free (max 2 per adult) Full disabled access, hot and cold refreshments, ample free parking. www.themodelshow.co.uk Poynton Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, SK12 1PU 10am to 5pm (Sun 4.30pm close) Continued over

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Tuesday 18 September

Friday 21 September

North Cheshire Photographic Society. Andrew Brooks – The constructed Image. Andrew will be talking about his constructed images, which are put together using his photographs to create something very unusual. Hosted by North Cheshire Photographic Society. Non-members £5 on the door. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk and www.andrewbrooksphotography.com Poynton Civic Centre 7.30pm for 8pm start

Stockport Historical Society. “Manchester’s radical mayor: Abel Heywood, the man who built the Town Hall” by Joanna Williams. 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

Tuesday 18 September Poynton U3A General Meeting. Dr Diana Leitch will give a talk on “The Story of Pyrex.” Entrance £1 including refreshments.

For more information contact enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk Main Hall, Poynton Civic Centre 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 19 September Poynton Philatelic Society. Guest speaker, Mr Max Smith, will be displaying his interest in ‘Indian Travelling Post Offices.’

This is a very colourful display with a lot of interesting material from the Indian sub-continent.

For further information contact Ron Phelps 01625 877643.

North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Wednesday 19 September A piano recital by Rose, Matthew & Callum McLachlan Admission is by programme £5, available at the door.

Light lunches are served from 12 noon and the concerts start at 1pm, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Visit www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com or email aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com Alderley Edge Methodist Church 1pm

Thursday 20 September Bramhall Christian Viewpoint A Supper Evening with Speaker Elaine Fox, her talk will be entitled “An open door leads to abundant blessing” Elaine is a local lady who worships at Poynton Baptist Church and she has recently joined the Christian Viewpoint team. Come with Elaine on a journey that takes us through the world of show biz, to joining a sect, becoming a local celebrity and then receiving devastating news only to go on to untold blessings and a fulfilled and exciting life with God. To book your place (£12 including supper) please ring Sheila Salden on 0161 440 9794 Deanwater Hotel, Woodford 7.30pm

Thursday 20 September Poynton Townswomen’s Guild. Speaker Rina Tillinger ’Overpaid, Oversexed, Over here’. Members £1 - Visitors £2 Poynton Civic Hall 10am - 12noon

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Sunday 23 September Macclesfield Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run Each September, volunteers from Macclesfield Harriers put on the biggest community sporting event in Macclesfield.

Unlike many races, the organisers are all volunteers and all the profits are donated to our selected charities. For 2018, we are supporting The Rossendale Trust, Just Drop-In and Cre8 who all work in the local community. Our main sponsor is Macclesfield Town Council.

Full details and online entry at www.macc-half.co.uk

Tuesday 25 September Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire.

AGM & Talk about the FHSC website by Alan Bennett the webmaster. Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Weds 26 to Sat 29 September With special permission from Roger Waters, NKTA proudly presents THE WALL, based on the iconic album by Pink Floyd.

We follow the story of Pink, a successful musician who looks back on his isolated childhood. With live rock band and talented cast, this productions contains the smash hits such as “Another Brick in The Wall”, “Hey You” and “Comfortably Numb” in this unique presentation of an historic rock album.

Tickets from £12.50, 24hr Box Office 0333 666 3366 www.theforumtheatre.co.uk The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA

Thursday 27 September Worth Probus Club Pete Turner will speak to us on ‘Curiosity Killed the Cat’. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St. George’s Hall 2pm

Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 October Poynton Gilbert & Sullivan present ‘Princess Ida’ Adults £12, Child (16 or under) £7 Email tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or call 01625 876394.

Civic Hall, Poynton 7.30pm

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

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

Monday

friday

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

Wiggle Tots Group 9.15 - 11.15am Term Time only. St Paul’s Pre-School, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY. Maximum 25 children per session, £3 per family. Contact: Clare 01625 858222 or email stpaulspspoynton@gmail.com

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

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!

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

Wednesday

Saturday

Bright Stars Toddler Group 9.30-11.00am Term time only, St Georges Church, Poynton. For more information contact Sarah Williams 01625 876889

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

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

Footy Fun – football for boys and girls 2pm-3pm for Y1. 3pm-4pm for Preschool & Reception

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

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

Poynton Leisure Centre. For more information contact: Jo Sewart jo.richmondroversjfc@gmail.com mobile: 07733 076 264 or Pete Hayward phayward03@gmail.com mobile: 07867 306 356.

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.

Contacts Sarah Williams on 01625 879277 or email families@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.

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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

01625 878589 0871 2002233 0345 748 4950

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 Mains Environment Agency Floodline

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

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classified index ACCOUNTANTS

DELICATESSENS

Lloyd Piggott Chartered Accountants 43

The Cheshire Smokehouse

ADULT EDUCATION

DRAINAGE

Practical Philosophy Spanish Classes The Seasons Art Class

22 34 13

BARBERS Famous Henrys

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BOOKSHOPS Simply Books

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BREWERY The Bollington Brewing Co

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BUILDING SERVICES JS Services Whitehall Builders

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BUILDING SOCIETIES Vernon Building Society

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CARE HOMES & SERVICES Abney Court Alice Chilton

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CARPETS & FLOORING Carpet Creations

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Safeclean

RCCE

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Adlington Memorial Park Door to Door NRG Garden Services Robinsons Garden Maintenance

HAIR & BEAUTY Carl Howard Hidden Gem Hair & Beauty The Cut

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Adjustamatic

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SECURITY Crimeguard Security

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Manners Pimblett Back Cover Slater & Gordon Inside Back Cover View2 43 Poynton Fitness Poynton Tennis Club The Stair Shop

21 17 46

TRAVEL Travel by Design

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TREE SERVICES Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services 48

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TROPICAL PLANTS Tropical Plants 4 Gifts

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39

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WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES Pate & Lever Windows

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WILLS East Cheshire Wills

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OVEN CLEANING Eco Dazzle

Poynton Roofing

STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS 69 58

KITCHENS

MOBILITY

19

ROOFING

SPORTS & FITNESS 52

JOINERY

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mike Knibb SR Computers

45 17 65

HOTELS & B&B’S

More Than Loft Ladders

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SOLICITORS / LEGAL SERVICES

HEARING SERVICES

LOFT LADDERS

COMPUTER & INTERNET

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RELATIONSHIPS Heart to Heart

33

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PLUMBING & HEATING David Hanson

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Park Lane Physiotherapy

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39 69

PEST CONTROL Pest in Peace

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LAWN CARE

Matt Finish

40 6 16

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GARAGE DOORS

Poynton Christian Fellowship

Inside Front Cover Poynton British Legion Poynton Show The Forum Theatre

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

FUNERAL SERVICES

Trevor Garner

CHURCHES

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Brilliant Fires

Park House 34

PATIOS

FIRES

K&J Home Maintenance Trevor Garner

CHIROPODISTS The Foot Clinic

SCZ Electrical Services

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ELECTRICIANS

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

CHIROPRACTORS Poynton Chiropractic

Wills Driveway Cleaning

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CHILDREN’S PARTIES

Bauhaus Dean Wilson

DRIVEWAY CLEANING

Cheshire Hearing Centres

CHILDCARE Kids Zone

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

PAINTING & DECORATING 55

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy2Clear The Window Repair Centre

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