Inside Poynton Issue 71

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inside p o y n t o n It’s always lovely to hear from readers who have enjoyed a certain feature in INSIDE and we know many of you look forward to every issue.

One of the most popular features has always been The Walk and of the dozens we have brought to you over the years, many have been supplied by Marple & District Rambling Club. It has, therefore, been a real pleasure to assist with the production of a booklet to mark the 50th anniversary of the club. 50 years of Memorable Walks features 16 of their favourite walks to suit all age groups and abilities and will be available to purchase at the end of October – see p26 for details. Do contact them if you would like to order a copy, I think it will be very popular!

Luckily for us there are many businesses who enjoy a great response by advertising regularly in INSIDE, and as more businesses decide to try us out, so the magazines are growing in size. This means we can add even more editorial features – enjoy this bumper edition!

What’s INSIDE this month 4 Dementia Friendly Poynton 7 Local Buzz 8 The Centre in poynton 11 Jake’s Perspective 12 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 15 poynton people 19 Crossword 23 the Back Mechanic 30 The Book Group Recommends 33 explore eastern canada 40 the Walk 45 In Touch 51 Knutsford Litfest 52 recipe 55 Tatton Park Foodie Festival 62 Sudoku 66 Children’s Activities 69 INSIDE Guide 74 Puzzle Solutions 77 Useful numbers 78 Classified index

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Dementia Friendly Poynton In August the Poynton Town Mayor, Cllr Sarah-Jane Gilmore, has been raising awareness about dementia by visiting local community groups who support people living with dementia and their carers.

During the ‘Mayor on Tour’ she visited Clickety Click Club, Men in Sheds, Living Well, Poynton Golden Memories Group, Time-Out Café and Wednesday Lunch Club.

The Mayor will continue to encourage more people to join our amazing volunteers who support all the groups, and are helping to make Poynton a Dementia Friendly Community. She said, “It shows what a supportive community we live in and how it is possible to live well with dementia”.

The Mayor’s chosen good cause for the current Civic Year is Living Well, a volunteer-led group for people living with dementia and their carers. The group meets at St George’s Church every other Tuesday.

‘Poynton – A Dementia Friendly Town’ is a key project for the Poynton Area Community Partnership (PACP). PACP has joined forces with the Dementia Action Alliance and the Poynton Dementia Steering Group was formed in January 2017.

Dementia Action Alliance comprises over 150 organisations across England who connect, share best practice and take positive action on dementia.

Poynton Dementia Steering Group (PDSG) is made up of representatives from Poynton Town Council, local

voluntary groups, professionals supporting people living with dementia, dementia services and carers.

The group has listened to people’s requirements and developed an action plan for Poynton to include increasing the number of Dementia Champions, providing Dementia Awareness Training for local businesses and residents, making Twiddle muffs for people living with dementia and raising awareness of dementia with young people.

As part of Dementia Awareness Week in May, PDSG published a leaflet listing groups in and around Poynton, where people living with dementia, their carers, friends and family are welcome. A copy can be found on Poynton Town Council’s website or in the Civic Hall.

‘Clickety Click’ is a voluntary knitting group making Twiddle muffs and blankets for use by people living with dementia. The knitters are happy to accept donations of wool and craft items so they can continue with their work. Clickety Click meet at the Kingfisher pub every Monday morning from 10am to 12noon.

PDSG is also working with Cheshire Constabulary to help raise awareness about The Herbert Protocol. This is a national initiative now launching in Poynton which helps provide reassurance should a vulnerable adult go missing. Read more at www.cheshire.police.uk/adviceand-support/missing-persons/herbert-protocol/ or ask the PCSOs. PDSG are also developing a ‘reminiscence box’ for Poynton. A vintage suitcase has been donated and people, groups and organisations are being asked to donate interesting items and memorabilia associated with Poynton. Once complete, the box can be hired by groups and individuals from Cheshire East libraries.

Free Dementia Friends Information sessions have been made available during September to anyone working or living in Poynton, and we hope to offer more sessions in future.

For more information about Poynton - a Dementia Friendly Town, please contact Sharon Duke, Communities Co-ordinator on 01625 872238.

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poynton local buzz

october - november 2017

Poynton’s Heritage Garden The small band of community volunteers responsible for managing and bringing this project to fruition is pleased to report that it was recently successful in attracting funds from Tesco’s ‘Bags of Help’ scheme and the Postcode Lottery, as well as being awarded a generous grant from the Town Council. This means that it is nearing its target of funding with which to complete the project. The final phase involves the construction and planting of a large raised bed, with a heritage-themed centre piece, and installing a further three memorial benches.

This transformed public space between the Library and Priorslegh Medical Centre will then become a colourful and restful community asset in the centre of Poynton for all to enjoy. It is planned to finish the garden this Autumn - any donations towards this last phase and for ongoing maintenance would be very welcome! Please e-mail Di Penny at jammydidi@aol.com if you are able to help.

Rotary Youth Competitions While Poynton’s Rotary Club is perhaps best known and recognised for Party in the Park, Park Lane Christmas collections and supporting local causes, it is also able to sponsor Poynton’s young people in a wide range of national Rotary competitions and award programmes. These take the form of local heats, area heats and ultimately grand finals for the successful candidates. Poynton Rotary is keen to sponsor and promote candidates for these competitions, and for Poynton’s youth to be recognised and rewarded for the wealth of talent that is undoubtedly out there. The principal competitions are: Youth Speaks - This is designed to give young people the experience and confidence to speak in public. Teams of three are given a topic to present to a panel of judges, followed by a Q and A session, and is open to 11 to 13 years olds (intermediate level), and 14 to 17 years (senior level). The closing dates for entries is 1 December 2017, with district and regional finals leading to a national final in May 2018.

Young Chef - The challenge here is to prepare and present a three course meal under time constraints, and where the maximum cost of ingredients is £15. The competition is open to 11 to 17 year olds. Results are usually judged by an executive chef from a reputable hotel or restaurant. Local heats are scheduled for November and December 2017, with a regional final in March 2018.

Young Musician - This contest is open to solo instrumentalists or vocalists up to the age of 17 years. Local heats will take place from September to December, with successful entrants competing in a national final in May 2018.

Young Photographer and Young Writer - There are three age categories for this competition - junior, intermediate and senior, encompassing the ages of 7 years to 17 years. The theme for both 2017/18 competitions is “A Different Perspective”. Submissions can be made up to April 2018.

Poynton’s Rotary Club would very much like to hear from any of Poynton’s young people with an interest in taking part in these competitions, and would also encourage them to talk to their teachers and youth leaders with a view to taking part in initial heats, which the Rotary Club will organise in conjunction with local schools and colleges. To express interest, for terms and conditions, or for more information please e-mail malcolm1adams@aol.com

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The Centre in Poynton On Park Lane, there’s a place that almost everybody knows. Variously known, over the years, as The Poynton Social Centre, Poynton Youth & Community Centre and Poynton Community Centre, this old and familiar landmark on Park Lane is in the news, for all the right reasons, and it also has a new name - The Centre in Poynton.

There’s something quite unique and special about The Centre; it holds a fascination for many, and has a special place in the hearts and minds of Poynton people. Rewind to 1838 and you would be looking at a newly built school attended by miners’ children. Cast an eye over the ensuing 150 years and you would have the impression of an institution that offered much to meet the needs of the broader community. In fact, since 1850 it has been an important part of the social life and well-being of the people of Poynton.

In the 1950s and 1960s the centre provided a thriving venue for many local groups and clubs and during the 70s and 80s the centre became the number one Folk Centre in the country hosting many musical and social events. And as recently as 1990, a suite of new hi-tech classrooms was built in response to the needs of the 21st century. There have been many high points over the years and until relatively recently, everything in the garden looked rosy.

But just three years ago major structural defects were identified and it was suddenly debatable as to whether this historic building could be saved; the scale of the

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remedial work needed was immense. Fortunately, a small but committed group of Poynton people had other ideas.

A new committee was formed, funds were raised and local tradespeople and volunteers worked tirelessly to get this institution back on its feet, and with huge success.

Today, The Centre is contemplating a bright future with new signage, noticeboards and windows on the outside as well as numerous remodelling and refurbishment projects on the inside. These include a complete new main kitchen, redecoration of both halls, North Room and bar, plus the installation of new boilers and radiators throughout.

Thanks to the continuous efforts of the new committee, the use of The Centre has increased and it is now home to a wide and eclectic range of classes and activities.

Music-based events, such as Northern Soul dancing and Folk Club evenings to regular weekly classes for line dancing, Jemmers and Ceroc dancing keep the two halls busy. There are also choir and band practices, marionettes, Tai-Chi, bridge and stamp clubs as well as dementia, dyslexia, health and tutorial classes. With the music school, pottery school and Men-in-Sheds, plus a myriad of art and textile classes, The Centre is once again a thriving part of Poynton life.

If ever you need a venue for an event, remember that the Centre belongs to you as a resident of Poynton with Worth and that by using it you are doing your bit to ensure it survives for the next generation. The historic Large Hall dates back to 1850. Recently redecorated the hall is full of character with a high ceiling. The hall covers 124 square metres plus a large stage. It can be configured for dancing, receptions or performances (chairs with or without tables).

The capacity ranges from 100 to 150 depending on configuration and has direct access to the bar.

Prices from £20/hour, £120/day.

The Small Hall is part of the original building erected in 1838 and was the original school room. It has recently been refurbished and is ideal for a reception or as a small performance area. The stage area is in front of the original 1838 large window.) The hall can accommodate 60 to 90 people depending on layout. Use of the adjoining ante room increases capacity to a maximum of 120, depending on layout. Prices from £15/hour, £80/day.

The North Room is ideal for small meetings or presentations. It can seat up to 40 depending on configuration. It features floor recessed power points so can be used for computer classes and is wi-fi enabled.

Prices from £13/per hour, £65 per day.

The modern Classrooms are equipped with projection screens and whiteboards. These are situated in the Education Block which has its entrance at the rear of the building via an access ramp. The classrooms benefit from an independent kitchen area, use of which is included in the hire charge. Prices from £12/hour, £60/day.

The committee is always interested to hear from anyone who would be interested in helping at The Centre, from grounds and building maintenance to occasionally running the bar! So please get in touch if you would like to give some time to ensuring this valuable facility continues to meet the needs of Poynton residents and businesses. Our good wishes and thanks go to the committee who have worked so hard on this project.

More information at www.thecentreinpoynton.co.uk

Jake’s perspective Hi guys, me again. It’s a busy article today so I’ll get straight into it!

Take a Bow In-between the last article and this one I’ve had a big change. I’ve turned into a teenager! It’s no wonder teenagers are exhausted all the time. Before summer ended I had “Play in a Week” in which the drama staff at school bring in a director and some co- directors to help produce a play – obviously in a week. I can honestly say they did an amazing job and it looked so professional which is a real challenge with us lot. Here is a picture of me and the lead girl taking a bow shortly after singing a duet of Wayfaring Stranger.

Holiday disasters compilation Now, I’ve written this article for quite a long time so we’ve shared a fair number of holiday disasters: eg taking a 50 mile detour down the M6 or deleting all of our holiday photos by accident when we get home.

This summer, it was both! I’m very sorry that I don’t have many photos to show - blame it on my dad.

For some reason my mum never seems to learn! Every time we go camping she insists on the prime sea view, which is all very well until the inevitable storm hits.

When you’re right on the edge of a cliff at 5 o’clock in the morning, with dad in his undies still frantically hammering the tent back in place, you can’t help thinking it’s not the best of ideas. I swiftly gathered all my stuff, ran to the car, avec sleeping bag, and left them to it. Aah, the back seat never felt so good.

Jet skiing with Jim at Watermouth On this holiday I learned to jet ski at Watermouth Cove in Devon. I got practically addicted to the wind pulling the skin back on my face at 70 mph. As I went skidding past a kayaker at high speed splashing them, Jim, my trainer, whooped like a little kid holding his hands in the air and nearly fell off as I made a sharp turn. Take a look at me on Jetski Watermouth’s facebook page. Later Jim dragged me and dad on ‘the wing’ (inflatable) off the back of the jet-ski, trying to shake us off. There’s an 80% chance of falling off but we managed to stay on, despite my dad’s arms being ripped to shreds. Next, we went surfing at Woolacombe beach and rode some awesome waves. I did have some amazing photos but you know the story...

Finally we went to the Sawmill Inn where I ordered a basket of chips and an “all the works” cheesecake courtesy of the lovely waitress Carla (honestly the nicest place to eat in the whole of Devon- the staff are brilliant and they have lovely proper wooden oak tables and chairs).

Next time - I will be starting in year 9 and describing a conference I had with a bunch of year 6 students about starting in year 7 and general safety (Me, safety ha ha...)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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poynton people

Gail Ashton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Jenny Cooke

■■ Often develops between ages 15 - 19

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

Reading and writing poetry can be a form of therapy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■■ A Memoir Not in the Sky 2018 -2019

‘half-open door without lights on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1. Kettle (6) 2. Vista (4) 3. Dishearten (7) 4. Thin Material (5) 5. Jazz Sounds (8) 6. Ghostly (6) 12. Lag (8) 14. Art movement (3,4) 16. Maintain (6) 18. Impede (6) 19. Collection (5) 21. Expert (4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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50 YEARS OF MEMORABLE WALKS November 2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Marple District Rambling Club. With over 350 members, this thriving Club arranges over 350 walks each year, each one being led by volunteer members. Many of their favourites have appeared in the INSIDE Magazines over the last five years.

In celebration of its 50-year history, and in association with INSIDE Magazines, the Club has now produced a 48-page booklet to include 16 of its most memorable walks to suit all age groups and walking abilities.

The overall package takes you to all parts of this stunning and beautiful environment that we are fortunate to live in or are close to in our region.

Marple District Rambling Club

50 years of MEMORABLE WALKS

To follow and enjoy these walks, the booklets go on sale for rrp ÂŁ4.99 in Michael Bradbury & Barry Wilson various outlets from late October 2017 - Simply Books in Bramhall, Base Camp in Stockport, and in Marple at Trek and Travel and The Bookshop (Marple). If you live outside these areas, and would like a booklet, please contact either Michael Bradbury, 07920 744 054 or Barry Wilson, 07833 704 627.

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the late show Autumn in the perennial garden is a time when colour slowly ebbs away into browns and russets of fading leaves. But there are still some easy to grow perennials that are continuing to flower and are ideal for injecting some zing into October, November and possibly beyond.

One of my favourites is the Kaffir Lily, which you might find labelled as either schizostylis or hesperantha.

These remind me of mini gladioli with their swordshaped leaves and 1ft (30cm) flower stems. The flowers are large and attractive and last from late September through to November. You can even pot up a few of the plants to flower indoors into December.

They are what we call “hungry feeders” meaning they quickly take the goodness from the soil, so do mulch in spring and give them a good strong feed of a balanced fertiliser to keep them flowering well.

There are lots of varieties in red, pink and white. My favourites are the large red “Major” and the palest pink “Pink Princess” Flowering in shade in October and November is a giant among Saxifrages: “Wada” with her large heads of white flowers. She needs a soil that doesn’t get too dry and shade overhead to protect her glossy attractive leaves. As I said she is larger than the average Saxifrage: - 1ft (30cm) across and tall in flower.

Ageratina “Chocolate” is an unusual type of hemp with bronze or brown leaves through the summer topped by white flowers at the end of October. The flowers are a bonus really as we normally grow him as a foliage plant to set off brighter flowered plants. He looks particularly impressive as a backdrop for white Phlox.

Speaking of “chocolate” plants, coming into bloom for October is the perennial sunflower, Helianthus “Bitter Chocolate” with chocolate-scented flowers on his tall 6ft (180cm) stems. This is one for a sunny spot and planted close enough to the front of the border to allow you to sniff the flowers for a chocoholics-hit each time you pass!

by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

The willow-leaved sunflower (Helianthus salicifolia) is also coming into bloom at this time. Again, we tend to grow this as a foliage plant in the summer as the tall stems clothed with willowy leaves are an excellent foil for flowering plants.

Red-hot pokers flower at different times of the year depending on variety. The latest in my garden is a South African species – the straight-leaved poker (Kniphofia linearifolia) with orange or yellow flowers.

This comes into bloom right at the end of October – I’ve even seen him capped with snow!

Michaelmas Daisies (Asters) are well-loved late bloomers typically coming into their own by late September.

My favourites are the tall, dark-stemmed types like “Calliope”, “Glow in the Dark” and “Vasterival” that start to flower in late October and become a magnet for butterflies. There is one in my garden that holds fire until November and that is the tall, lavender blue “Novemberlaan” – a very welcome sight.

Late autumn may be the time to slow down in the garden but there’s still plenty of colour to be had if you choose the right plants.

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

Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Locally we will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fair at Bramall Hall, Stockport on Sunday 22 April 2018 and Adlington Hall, Macclesfield on Sunday 13 May 2018. We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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the book group recommends This month we enjoyed two very different novels. The first, The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor is a bit of a departure from our norm – a historical crime novel. As Taylor himself has remarked things are difficult for crime novelists today, detection has been taken over by scientists, DNA providing the solution more reliably than Poirot’s little grey cells. So he looks to the past. Set in 1666, it’s the Great Fire and St Paul’s is ablaze.

Marwood, the young narrator of part of the novel, is among the crowd watching in fascination and disbelief. A boy breaks through the crowd and runs into the flames, Marwood pulls him free only to be bitten for his pains.

To his surprise the boy is actually a girl, but before Marwood can find out anything about her she flees into the crowd. She is called Cat, a girl with a quick temper and a love of architecture. Her story, told in the third person alternates with that of Marwood. Although the two don’t know it they are connected and their paths will cross many times. Their fathers are both considered traitors, Fifth Monarchy men, religious zealots and Republicans who supported the execution of Charles I. While Marwood’s father, now senile, has escaped execution at the hands of the new King, Cat’s father is still politically active, dangerous and ruthless. A body is found in the ruins of the cathedral – stabbed in the neck, his thumbs tied behind his back – a victim not of the fire but of a murderer.

The novel has a wealth of detail of this time when passions were driven by politics and religion, so a really good read for lovers of historical fiction.

Eva Luna by Isabel Allende is on the Penguin Essentials list – a list of 19 books that they consider, when published, changed the way we thought about literature and life. So right! This is an amazing book, one of the best we have ever read. A woman makes love to an Indian dying of a snakebite, miraculously restoring him to life and engendering a daughter named Eva “so she will love life.” Born poor, brought up in the house of an eccentric doctor who mummified corpses, orphaned at six years old, and leased by her black godmother as a servant to a series of bizarre households; she left the last of these in grand style as she empties a government Minister’s chamberpot over his head. Eva has no material wealth but trades her stories as currency with those who are kind to her. As she tells her story Allende conjures up a whole complex South American nation – the rich, the poor, the simple and the sophisticated.

Full of brilliantly drawn characters and incidents, with comedy and drama, rebellions and reunions it celebrates the power of imagination and storytelling to create a better world.

We cannot recommend this book highly enough, as you might have gathered, we loved it!

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Explore Eastern Canada As Canada specialist agents, we have arranged many itineraries over the years to western Canada; The Calgary Stampede, the city of Vancouver, the great National Parks of Banff and Wells Gray, and of course the magnificent scenery of the Rockies.

But for us, eastern Canada is currently enjoying a welcome boost in popularity: it’s a shorter flight from the UK, it too has cultural and lively cities, magnificent scenery in the National Parks and along the St Lawrence River, and smaller, hidden places which are a delight to explore. Added to all this is the attraction of travelling by train with no car hire being necessary.

From Union Station, pick up your train to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Located on the border between Ontario and Quebec, the city is home to a number of excellent museums and galleries and regularly hosts atmospheric special events. Join a morning river cruise, or explore the city on one of the London style open top double-deckers or a turn of the century trolley. But before you arrive in Ottawa, consider breaking your journey at Kingston, a small town on Lake Ontario and the gateway to the Thousand Islands, an intricate waterway dotted with countless islands.

From Manchester our first stop would be Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario, with Niagara Falls on the doorstep and currently home to one of the biggest Film Festivals in the Country (make a note, book early for this time of year as hotels are very busy!) which is a showcase for all that is cultural in this vibrant city.

There are regular day trips to Niagara Falls, and whilst this busy, commercial shopping hub won’t appeal to everyone, the stunning sight of six million cubic feet of water dropping at close to 200 feet per second, certainly will. Take a cruise to the base of the Falls, Jetboat Ride or even a helicopter ride for a bird’s eye view of the whole area. Most tours then include a stop in delightful Niagara-on-the-Lake, which couldn’t be more of a contrast to its brash cousin. Take in the history and browse the quaint shops of the old town and even take in a winery in the Niagara wine region.

From Ottawa you will rejoin the train and journey to the French speaking province of Quebec and to Quebec City itself. Quebec City is the only walled city in Canada and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This gracious city was founded in the 17th Century and its charming streets remain lined with 17th and 18th century houses.

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Explore the old town on foot, seeing the Citadel, Battlefields Park and the ornate city gates.

Montreal, your next stop as you start your return journey, could not be more different from Quebec, it’s a thriving, sparkling and cosmopolitan city, with a foodie’s paradise of restaurants and fantastic nightlife. Take a tour of the Olympic complex, charming Old Montreal and the Notre Dame Basilica – just some of the highlights of the city.

From Montreal, you will board the train one last time, for the return journey to Toronto. We recommend another night here before catching your flight home, so perhaps enjoy a special last evening at the delightful and historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel – our advice is always to end your holiday on a high note!

An alternative way of exploring this area is to take the Canadian Empress, a replica early 1900’s steamboat which cruises from Kingston, through the Thousand Islands and up via Montreal to Quebec. This six-night cruise makes its leisurely way along the St Lawrence River with stops at some delightful and unspoilt towns, not usually on the tourist trail.

Of course, this is just a taster of what Eastern Canada has to offer; remote Newfoundland, Scottish influenced Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, home to the highest tides in the world, and Prince Edward Island, home to the fictional heroine, Anne of Green Gables.

We are now taking bookings for 2018, so if you would like to ‘Go East’ next year, we recommend early booking to secure the destinations and hotels of your choice.

Contact us on 01625 584195 to make your appointment.

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Totally Stockport

A winner for town centre businesses

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Totally BIG Day out – fun for all the family When you read this you will either be just in time (or just too late!) for Totally Stockport’s ‘Totally BIG Day Out’ on 30 September.

At this event Stockport’s regular Market traders are joining forces with ‘The Makers Market,’ a selection of unique creatives, creators, makers, designers, producers, bakers, musicians and artists.

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

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

‘Darth Vader and Stormtroopers’ are making an appearance, there’s a Vinyl Fair with music memorabilia, the Cbeebies are at the Plaza and tasty treats can be enjoyed from around the world.

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

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Poynton property chatter Welcome to our personal view on the Poynton property market mixed with just a few of our experiences, which we hope you enjoy reading.

Will there ever be a day in the foreseeable future when Brexit isn’t discussed? I suppose not, as it really affects all our lives to some degree or another. Added to which problems with the weaker pound, rising inflation and general turmoil in the world have until recently had the effect of making people take a more cautious approach to selling. It will be interesting to see how the politicians do with their negotiations over the next few months, although it looks like slow progress. We’ve certainly noticed a change in many people’s outlook, it now seems to be a case of “we wanted to move so we may as well just go for it” and this has reflected in increased viewing levels and some great sales activity.

The Government’s push for more housing has led to what seems to me to be a few more planning applications being submitted. I understand there may be a greater return on building larger homes but a few more mixed schemes including bungalows would probably go down well.

In terms of day to day activity we had a really productive open house event at Brookfield Avenue recently which had the desired effect of creating multiple viewings and some positive feedback.

Interestingly, the successful buyer, who really got the vibe for the house, appeared the week after, so it just makes you understand not to rule anybody out. The

same thing happened just across the road.

Emily had her hands full in the early part of the month for a good few days dealing with a really long chain of sales and when I say long, I mean long! Trying to understand everybody’s position and trying to bring them all together was an art in itself and would surely put any Brexit negotiator to shame!

The cottage on Park Lane achieved a fair price with good viewings from day one and a sale concluded within a few weeks and both Hazelbadge and South Park Drive proved to be popular and it was great to see both families delighted with their new homes.

There’s still really strong demand for all types of family homes from £200,000 to £500,000 providing, as always, they offer fair value.

We managed to conclude a couple of sales ‘off market’, which basically means without any form of advertising which were interesting; this shows the benefit of getting to know the local agent - after all our job is not all about technology!

In recent times the property portal OnTheMarket.com has been a useful additional marketing tool which seems to have gained momentum with properties being listed on this and Rightmove.co.uk to give extra coverage. Give it a go – it’s worth using.

See you in the next edition, but in the meantime, if you think we can be of help, give us a call.

a cracking walk to the edge A moderate walk from Buxworth to Cracken Edge. 6.5 miles, taking some 3 to 4 hours.

Explorer Map OL1 Dark Peak SK 023 819 The walk starts near the Navigation Inn at the end of the canal spur. Take care to park at the end of the canal so as not to obstruct parking for the pub which makes a welcome end to refresh weary walkers after their exertions.

The walk starts from the Inn at Buxsworth, sometimes known as Bugsworth, and goes up to the Chinley road B6062, turning right, then crossing the road and passing under the railway bridge. Just after the bridge there is a driveway to a house with interesting stone gargoyles or dragons on either side of the drive. The route then turns left up Dolly Lane, then immediately turns sharp right, passing through a small housing estate called Brierly Green. The route goes through this estate, and at the end of the houses there is a field where the path goes through a rather muddy area of grass, passing over a stile into another field with grazing horses, this field can be quite wet after rain and the path veers slightly left, gradually gaining height.

There is a steady but not strenuous climb all the way up to the edge, so walkers can rest whenever they feel like it. At the top of this field there is a stone stile, some of the stones are a bit loose needing care, after this we crossed over a narrow road, this leads to a large house,

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Cotebank, which seems to have extensive grounds, the footpath goes through these for a short distance. After following the footpath sign for a few yards there is a set of stone steps on the left, which leads through the garden, do not worry, this is a right of way. The stone steps are a bit loose and decayed so care is essential, but there are not many of them.

Soon a metal gate was reached; this seems to be the end of the garden. We passed through this (taking care to close it behind us) and reached open country with views towards Chinley on our right. The footpath is just visible leading upwards, and after some quarter of a mile, another, rather ancient steel gate in need of some repair was passed through leading onto a narrow road, Over Hill Road. At this point the route turns right and goes downhill on the road for a short while, until a footpath sign is reached on the left-hand side of the road, which we took. This is the old track up to the quarry used by the workers well over a century ago. The path is clearly marked and was the route the quarry workers would take when the quarry was in production. Eventually after crossing over a wooden stile (care needed,) the workings of the old quarry were reached. This point lent itself to a rest break and we admired the views towards Kinder in the distance, with Kinder reservoir and the start of Williams Clough where the mass trespass of 1932 occurred. The photo above shows a satisfied walker from East Cheshire Ramblers resting, the others relaxing nearby.

After the break, we took the rather narrow footpath which swings to the left, this requires care as the path is narrow, and the slope is quite steep. The remains of a winch, presumably used to lower the quarried stone down to the Hayfield road can be seen below on the grass to the right. A distinct path leading up to the top of the moor was then taken and the extensive workings of the stone quarry which was cut into the side of the ridge could be seen below us on our right. We climbed up to the top of the moor and continued right for some half mile, after which the path dipped downwards where we passed through an old wooden gate, again keeping the hillside on our left and reached an old farm track after crossing over another wooden stile.

Down below we could just see the farm building known as ‘Peep o Day,’ situated just before the road.

Some years ago, a Peak Ranger told us a version of the history of the name. He claimed that the term refers to a small window in the shape of a human eye, facing due east on the upper floor of the farmhouse. He related the tale that when the farmhouse was built, about 1840, the owner insisted that the tiny window should be built in the shape of an eye to catch the rising morning sun. The bed was so positioned that the sun would shine through the tiny window and wake up his sleeping wife, who then had to get up and prepare breakfast. Feminists beware, it is probably an ‘old wives tale’ but the fact remains that it is marked on the Ordnance Survey map; maybe there is some truth in it!

Unfortunately, this window no longer exists, because after the farm was sold recently, the new owners removed the tiny window and replaced it with a larger traditional one, letting in much more light.

This walk does not go past Peep o’ day, so on reaching the track leading down to it, we turned left and kept the height we had gained. This is an old ‘green track’

The Walk probably serving the several farms nearby. The area on the left is known as ‘The New Allotments,’ but there does not seem to be any cultivation on this rather bleak moorland. The track is well used by cyclists and walkers, as a result it is well worn and muddy in places.

It was along this track that we came across a caravan parked on the grass with a young man and his dog manually repairing the dry stone wall, a very ancient art which seems to be being revived. Eventually Overhill Road was reached again, where the walk turns right for a few yards until a footpath sign is reached on the left, and it is necessary to climb over the stone stile, care is needed here.

The path downwards is rather faint but the way mark is on the farm below, called Shedyard Farm. A signpost guides walkers around the left of the farm until another wooden gate is reached which is passed through to an area called Waterside, and then Dolley Lane is reached again. This road is narrow, with no pedestrian pavement, and although there is little traffic, care is still required. Eventually the entrance to the small housing estate of Brierly Green is passed and the road to Chinley. Here we turned right, passing the gargoyles and then back to the Navigation Inn where we availed ourselves of a refreshing drink and some food; future walkers would be advised to order in advance.

This walk was a joint enterprise between Poynton Rambling Club and East Cheshire Ramblers.

Poynton Rambling Club e mail is www.poynton-ramblers.org.uk East Cheshire Ramblers e mail is www.ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk This club is part of the Ramblers Association and runs short, medium and long walks on four days of the week. It has over 800 members.

By Peter Jaques > Poynton Rambling Club

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Retirement is for Wimps The provocative headline, I must confess, is not my own.

It comes from a piece written recently in The Times which reports that the fastest growth in entrepreneurship and self-employment is within the group aged 65 and over, an increase of 140 per cent between 2006 and last year.

So, where has the appetite for ‘Olderpreneurs’ come from? Well there are many factors; a lack of a decent pension pot; a desire to have a purpose and put valuable skills and experience to good use and the fact that we are living longer and today’s older generations are fitter and healthier than their parents and therefore more able to carry on working. Personally, I am encouraged by the positive aspects that mean older people are staying in the working world, particularly the areas of social engagement

and inclusion. However, I need to balance my positive perspective with a reality check, which is that the average Briton will not clear their debts, including mortgages until they are 69.

The truth of the matter is that many older people are continuing to work because of the positive benefits it brings them but this is also being driven by economic factors. I believe if the balance of both is equal it can only be a good thing. Interestingly, the industry that showed the steepest increase in older business owners is the Health Care industry – now I can confess to you that this certainly isn’t a business for wimps!

Karen Perry, Founder alice chilton In-Home Care Services Limited www.alicechilton.com

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BOLLINGTON CHAMBER CONCERTS At a time when it can often be hard to keep up audience numbers for classical music, Bollington is bucking the trend. The reason is obvious - wonderful musicians, including internationally acclaimed groups like the Belcea Quartet and the Heath, and brilliant soloists like the pianist Tom Poster played in Bollington last season. More and more people are realising that you don’t need to go to the Wigmore Hall to hear the most exciting chamber concerts! The qualities of the venue are so important. The acoustics in the Arts Centre are first class, and the warmth and friendliness of the audience are so evident.

The Jubilee Quartet will be playing on 28 October, for a return visit to Bollington. They were formed at the RNCM in 2006, and they have been garlanded with prizes since their inception. They are now under the tutelage of the Belcea Quartet. There is a superb array of musicians to follow, including the Busch Piano Trio, who have established an amazing reputation for themselves, and the Doric Quartet, formed in 1998, top class performers.

Come along and try it! Booking is very easy online at www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/ chamberconcerts or phone 01625 576402 or 01625 574435. Tickets are £17.50 and £2 for students and people in receipt of means tested benefits.

ST GEORGE’S SINGERS Poynton’s St George’s Singers celebrated the completion of their diamond anniversary season in July by crossing the Atlantic for a tour to Costa Rica where they were the first British choir to visit the country. They gave concerts of British music and joined forces with Costa Rica’s premier choir El Café Chorale for the first performance there of two jazz masses

by British composers Will Todd and Bob Chilcott. When the singing was over the Singers had a well-earned holiday sampling the wonderful tourism experiences Costa Rica offers including watching huge Green Sea Turtles laying their eggs on a Caribbean beach at night, bathing in the hot springs at the Arenal volcano, and looking out for wildlife in the cloud forest from bridges suspended high in the tree canopy.

Back home they began their 2017-18 season in August at The Stoller Hall, Chetham’s School of Music’s magnificent new concert hall. The next concert is at the same venue, on 21 October, a concert of unaccompanied music for Chetham’s Russian October 1917-2017 season. The main work in the concert is Rachmaninov Vespers (All Night Vigil). Also included in the programme is John Tavener’s beautiful Song for Athene which was chosen as the closing music at Princess Diana’s funeral.

A coach is available from Poynton Civic Hall and The Stoller Hall is very conveniently situated for buses, trains and trams. Tickets are £15, £6 students/children) and are available from the ticket secretary on 01663 764012, email tickets@st-georges-singers.org.uk or you can book online at www.st-georges.singers.org.uk Continued over

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DESERT WIND RETURNS TO POYNTON LEGION Following on from Springboard Poynton in September 2014, Poynton Live was established by Geoff King, Les Renshaw and Mike Gallagher with the aim of providing a free to use service for the promotion of live events (music, theatre and dance) in our great town. Today and still free to use, Poynton Live is flourishing with 17 gigs currently showing as coming to a venue in Poynton over the coming months.

We love to see local groups putting on events and we are delighted that on 7 October Desert Wind are returning to perform at Poynton Legion Club. Desert Wind is a three-piece acoustic band playing a wide spectrum of Americana and Country music. The band includes Poynton resident Andy Liddie - guitar, mandolin, harmonica and vocals (see INSIDE Magazine article on Andrew in summer 2016 edition) Jim Hand - bass and vocals and Pete Bethell - guitars and vocals. On this occasion, Desert Wind will be joined by professional drummer Vinny Pearson. As an extra treat, the opening set will feature Poynton Duo, Heartwood.

Tickets for the evening are available on line at www.poyntonlive.uk or by calling 01625 876966.

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER – MAKE THIS DAY COUNT! The East Cheshire Hospice Poynton Support Group needs your help. East Cheshire Hospice provides amazing support and care, and aims to “Make every day count” for adults in our community with life-limiting illnesses.

To be able to do this, the Hospice needs to raise at least £7500 every day.

The Poynton Support Group believes that, as a community, Poynton can raise this amount in one day!

Poynton has an impressive range of clubs and societies, not to mention an abundance of talented and skilled individuals. On 20 October 2017, we hope that as many groups, businesses and individuals as possible in Poynton will organise a fundraising event to help our Hospice. This might be a coffee morning or curry evening for your neighbours; a sponsored event in your local pub, school or group; a cake-bake at your society meeting; or anything else you can think of! For more information and to let the Support Group know what you are planning, please contact friendsofeastcheshire@outlook.com or 01625 260365

Come on Poynton – make this day count!

WANT TO PLAY MAH-JONG? A new group is staring in Poynton to introduce the fascinating game of Mah- Jong. Have fun and stretch your brain, no experience is required. The first meeting will be on Wednesday 4 October at The Civic Centre from 2pm to 4pm. There will be six sessions in total costing £24 (to cover room hire and drinks)

To find out more contact Linda on 875866 or Carole on 07913 014240

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GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM POYNTON AREA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP The Poynton Area Community Partnership (PACP) is an independent, constituted group that brings a broad range of like-minded volunteers together to understand the needs of local people, and strives to improve their quality of life in various ways. The group is a key player in the Cheshire East Partnership Framework and includes Poynton and the parishes of Adlington, Disley, Mottram St Andrew, Prestbury, Kettleshulme and Pott Shrigley.

The PACP works together to make Poynton and those parishes listed above attractive places where people want to visit, live, work and spend their leisure time. It has a vision to make its residents and neighbourhoods more connected, to promote a strong sense of place by supporting civic pride projects, and to encourage socialising and health and wellbeing activity.

To assist with this, the Partnership has been given some funding from Cheshire East Council. Voluntary groups and organisations based in Poynton and the above parishes are invited to apply for modest grants to help fund projects whose aims are aligned with the above vision.

The group is delighted to announce that it has recently appointed a new Chairman, Cllr. Sarah-Jane Gilmore, Poynton’s current Mayor. Sarah-Jane is keen to bring our local communities closer together, and is also passionate about promoting Civic Pride and driving and supporting meaningful projects in the wider local area.

For further information about the group please contact Sharon Duke on 01625 872238.

MEMORABLE TRIP FOR RANGERS & GUIDES 20 members of 3rd Poynton Rangers and 1st Poynton Guides enjoyed a once in a life time trip to Switzerland, staying in a chalet amidst breath taking views in Adleboden. The group , led by six leaders, spent a week visiting the fantastic sites of Switzerland including Oeschinen lake where they also whizzed down the mountain on the 750 ft toboggan run, TrĂźmmelbach Falls, a series of 10 natural glacier waterfalls inside a cave, a beautiful river cruise on the picturesque river Thun, a visit to the international Scout centre in Kandesteg and an exhilarating afternoon in an adventure park where they zoomed across zip lines over a river which got higher until the last challenge which was a jump off a bridge!

Everyone had a fantastic time, including the 7-year-old Brownie who also came. A highlight of the trip for all was a visit to Our Chalet, one of the Girl Guiding World Centres.

Huge thanks to all our parents, friends and family who supported the fundraising for the trip and to the leaders who led the trip. Next stop, Sangam, the World Centre in India!

Sounds like your kind of thing? We have spaces in our Guide unit for girls aged 10+, contact lyndsay.lamb@hotmail.co.uk Continued over

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DEMENTIA COMMUNITY COMPANIONS SCHEME Helena Smith, Volunteer Services Co-ordinator at East Cheshire Hospice is recruiting volunteers to a new service, Community Dementia companions. A volunteer is matched up with a person with early stage dementia, based on shared interests. This offers the person with dementia purposeful activity, or social contact, whilst giving their carer a few hours break, during which time they could get their hair done, meet friends, take exercise, or whatever suits them. The interest in this service has been huge, and we have quite a waiting list of wonderful individuals with dementia waiting to meet volunteers!

After initial training sessions in September, the volunteer will be able to visit their chosen companion either in their home or on visits in the community. No personal care is involved, and support is given to the volunteers throughout training and their volunteering, so they can concentrate on enjoying making a real difference to the lives of the person with dementia and their carer.

Anyone interested in helping someone with dementia in their community a couple of hours per week can call Helena Smith on 01625 664984, or visit www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/volunteering

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poynton Civic Hall 7.30pm

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SAVE THE DATE FOR POYNTON FEST Arrangements are already well in hand for what has become a firm fixture in Poynton’s social calendar - the Christmas Fest, which this year falls on Tuesday 5 December.

As usual, Park Lane will be closed to all traffic from 7pm to 9pm, and there will be the buzz and excitement of street entertainers, live music from the stage, late night opening of many Park Lane restaurants, bars and cafes, festive food and drink, stallholders, and of course the magnificent firework display.

WANT TO PLAY 5 A-SIDE FOOTBALL? We are looking for occasional or regular adult players of average ability, to join us at Poynton Leisure Centre (main hall) on Fridays between 6-7pm. Cost £5.

For more information contact Michael Huntley on 07847 803573 or email mphuntley@ntlworld.com

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

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

KNUTSFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2017 Calling all Festival-goers and book-lovers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 18th Knutsford Literature Festival which runs from 6 to15 October and this year features biography, history, art, horticulture, travel, food, Victorians and Venice.

Once again, the Festival plays host to a splendid line-up of fascinating topics and great guestspeakers. There’s a captivating account of an abandoned Venetian palazzo and three of its wild and unconventional residents: Luisa Casati (herself an amazing living work of art), Lady Doris Castlerosse (a serial seducer) and the free-thinking and scandalous Peggy Guggenheim, who would finally transform the palazzo into the best-loved and most-visited art-gallery in Venice.

We are delighted that Russian specialist, Helen Rappaport, will be with us to mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution. Inter-weaving previously unpublished eye-witness accounts from foreign nationals caught up in the political upheaval in Petrograd, she will throw brand new and revealing light on the dramatic events of 1917 events that would change Russia forever.

Hot off the press this summer and one of this year’s must-reads is James Hamilton’s ground-breaking reassessment of the artist Thomas Gainsborough who, James reveals, was a lively fellow, to say the least, and would be dynamite in polite society today. MP Chris Bryant’s new book, entitled: A Critical History of the British Aristocracy, sounds as though it, too, may spring some surprises, or, at least, ruffle a few feathers!

Other people’s lives are always fascinating and top plantsman, consummate story-teller and much-missed Gardeners’ World supremo, Roy Lancaster, will talk about

his adventurous planthunting travels and some of the colourful people, plants and places he has met along the way.

And Vanessa Nicholson, grand-daughter of Vita Sackville-West, will introduce her acclaimed and revealing memoir, The Truth Game. In it, she explores the concept of truth and shares breathtakingly honest personal reminiscences of the family, friends and lovers who have played a vital role in her life while simultaneously revealing the discontent at the heart of one of Britain’s most eminent literary families.

There are intriguing revelations, too, on a somewhat lighter note in Tales of the Flesh: The Victorians Undone, as historian Kathryn Hughes has fun telling us about all the tribulations of living in a Victorian body. Imagine all those bushy beards and tight corsets! While Anne de Courcy gleefully spills the beans on the American Dollar Princesses and the cash for coronets scandals of the Gilded Age, a story of social climbing as you’ve never known it.

Always one of the highlights of the Festival, The Literary Lunch will be held on Thursday12 October at the recently-opened Courthouse Hotel in Knutsford. This year’s Guest Speaker is award-winning food-writer, Elisabeth Luard, who will share tales and dishes from her travels across the globe on which she observed strikingly different cultures and uncovered extraordinary ingredients in the most unusual places. Tickets for this event are £27.

There will be opportunities for book-signing after each event and light refreshments will be available.

You will find full details of all the events, venues and how to book in the Festival Programme available from local branches of Waterstones and local libraries. There is also full information at www.knutsfordlitfest.org

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parkin A Northern England cake often associated with Bonfire Night, ideally made at least a day in advance.

1. Preheat oven to 180c/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8-inch square tin.

Ingredients ■■ 100g butter ■■ 100g soft brown sugar ■■ 100g treacle ■■ 100g golden syrup ■■ 225g plain flour ■■ ½ tsp mixed spice ■■ ½ tsp bicarbonate

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of soda ■■ ¼ tsp salt ■■ 1 egg ■■ 200g oatmeal ■■ 140ml milk

2. Gently melt the sugar, butter, treacle and golden syrup in a pan – allow to partially cool.

3. Add the sifted, dry ingredients and mix well.

4. Add the milk and egg and beat well until combined and smooth.

5. Tip into the tin and bake for about 40-60 minutes until firm and a skewer comes out clean.

6. Store in an airtight container for a day or so before slicing and eating for a moist and tasty autumn cake.

CHRISTMAS WITH TOP CHEFS Foodies Festival brings the festive spirit to Tatton Park for the first time this November, with top chefs and MasterChef Winners, a brand-new Gin Alley, Artisan Christmas Market, Live Music Stage, Cakes & Desserts, Theatre & Festive Masterclasses.

Tatton Park will be transformed into a spectacular culinary winter wonderland for a fun three-day festive feast for the whole family to enjoy with Foodies Festival for the first time. Showcasing the best of Cheshire restaurants, chefs, street food and leading food and drink producers, let the UK’s top chefs inspire you with the best recipes to cook up for the family this Christmas.

Can’t cook the turkey quite right? Fear not, Cheshire’s finest will be answering all your questions on how to be the best host(ess) this Christmas.

The festive edition of Foodies Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season in style. Get hands on with our Festive Masterclasses and create everything from Christmas Wreaths with florists to Psychedelic Meringues or Macaroon Christmas Trees.

A stunning array of Great Taste Award winners will be exhibiting the best of local produce at the Artisan Christmas Market. Ask artisan producers questions about their produce and story, and stock up the Christmas stockings with award winning treats to make Christmas extra special. With over 200 stalls, visitors will be spoilt for choice between smoked salmon tasting stands, outstanding local cheeses, melt-in-your-mouth brownies, show-stopping cakes, award-winning oils and chutneys, and much, much more. There is something for everyone at Foodies Festival, including

delicious, healthy vegan, veggie and gluten-free, guiltfree treats for visitors to indulge in.

To celebrate the UK’s superb range of gins, we’re bringing a brand-new Gin Alley to Foodies Festival this Christmas. Infused with natural botanicals, rose, elderflower or casked in whisky, there’s plenty to sample from exhibitors and from our new daily Christmas Gin Cocktail Masterclasses.

Taste flavours of the world at the Street Food Avenue with a culinary trip taking you from Japan to Thailand, Malaysia, Argentina, India, Mexico, Africa and more.

With everything from Crème Brulee campervans to sushi burritos and paella, we challenge you not to be lured in by the sensory overload of the Street Food Avenue.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Cakes & Desserts Theatre will be inspiring your Christmas baking with Great British Bake Off Winners and top patisserie chefs whipping up both traditional Christmas cakes and show-stopping alternatives to impress your guests with this season. Worked up an appetite watching their demonstrations? Stop by the Pudding Hall for a haven of sweet treats such as mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas cakes, macaroons and delicious brownies.

Take the kids along to the Elf Cookery School where they can bake and decorate snowballs, gingerbread men, cookies and cupcakes to leave out for Santa. Take a break from the Champagne Ski Bar and enjoy the post-feasting fun by the Live Music Stage, with carols and Scotland’s best unsigned bands bringing the festive spirit throughout the day. Visitors can also enter the famous Chilli-Eating Competition or register their team to compete in the Christmas Pub Quiz.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.seetickets.com/tour/foodies-festival or by calling 0844 995 1111

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Terry conlon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Ed Blundell

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Cosy Rural Retreat The Vicarage, Holmes Chapel Living in Poynton I’ve driven the route through Holmes Chapel to the M6 more times than I care to mention, but never before have I turned right at the double roundabouts! Just half a mile along that road is The Vicarage – a ‘pub/restaurant with rooms’.

We visited in July but the weather was pretty miserable when we arrived, which made the cosy interior even more welcoming. Most of the rooms are in a modern annexe at the back of the building but we were lucky enough to be booked into one of the recently refurbished signature rooms in the original part of this 17th Century, Grade II listed country pub and hotel.

huge walk in shower, period style vanity units, dressing table and more rolled up fluffy white towels than you could possibly need for one night.

We stayed on a Sunday night at the end of a very busy weekend, so when it came to dinner time we were a bit disappointed to find that a couple of the ‘specials’ weren’t available, neither were our first three choices of wine! But ultimately, we were pleased with our choice of food and drink - the menu is interesting and seasonal, using the best locally-sourced British ingredients wherever possible. A special mention goes to the Smoked Kipper Rarebit starter and a tremendous Cheshire Farmhouse Cheeseboard.

We walked from reception through ‘the library’ which, together with the adjacent light and airy conservatory, is where breakfast is served. Then into the bar/ restaurant, a lovely, spacious yet cosy room with a huge fireplace complete with leather sofas and where we would dine later.

Through to two more small lounge areas, past a games room and upstairs to room 24, at the front of the building. We had been told it was the ‘best in the house’ and we weren’t disappointed. A large room, lovingly restored and furnished with gorgeous heavy drapes, exposed beams and an enormous, super comfy bed. Even more impressive was the bathroom almost as big as the bedroom, with a freestanding roll top bath,

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by Claire Hawker

The location of The Vicarage, together with the fact there are 40 on-site rooms as well as the six ‘special’ ones, makes this the perfect venue for a wedding or other family celebration. Comfortable and welcoming, with a touch of luxury thrown in, It’s a gem of a getaway pretty much on our doorstep – well worth a visit.

The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms is part of Flat Cap Hotels, a family run hotel group, founded by brothers Oliver and Dominic Heywood in 2015. The second hotel in the group, The Courthouse Hotel in Knutsford, opened in July 2017. Steve Tuke is executive Chef of Flat Cap Hotels and was previously Head Chef at Oddfellows Hotel in Chester for four years.

The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms, Knutsford Road, Cranage, Holmes Chapel CW4 8EF www.thevicaragecheshire.com Tel: 01477 533393

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Wilmslow Art Trail Returns for 4th Year With 39 professional local artists taking part, this year’s Wilmslow Art Trail is bigger than ever. Exhibitions are taking place across the town in churches, supermarkets, pubs and cafes and, for the first time, many artists are opening their studios so that you can see them at work from Friday 13 to Sunday15 October.

As well as professional artists including painters, ceramicists, jewellers, furniture makers and printmakers, Wilmslow High School GCSE and A Level students will be demonstrating their considerable talents at the United Reformed Church. Aimee Hayward, who is the new Head of Art said, “The Art team at WHS strives to ensure that art is inclusive, diverse and fun for all involved. The excellent work we will be displaying is inspired by the students’ originality, personal experiences and interests.”

Louise Janetta at work

the three days of the Trail as well as being on hand to answer any questions from budding photographers who might want to join their friendly group. The Guild is also offering day courses which might be of interest to Art Trail visitors; Free Machine Stitched Jewellery, Jewellery and Silversmithing and Contemporary Dance workshops are from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 14 October and are available to book at www. wilmslowguild.org. There are, of course, plenty of other courses for those inspired by the creativity, art and craft that they see on the trail – have a look and see what new skills you might acquire on The Guild website.

Georgie Johnson, organiser of Wilmslow Art Trail said, “We’re so pleased to be able to bring the Art Trail to Wilmslow for the fourth year. With the generous support of The Evans Arts Trust and Equilibrium, the Trail has now expanded and includes not only shops and businesses but professional studios and workshops so that you can see our talented artists at work. We’re sure you will enjoy the weekend and hope that you see, enjoy and buy art; the wealth of creativity in our town is always wonderful to see. Each location will feature our balloon signage so look out this year for bright green and white balloons which indicate where art is on display.”

Jane Foddy at work

For the first time this year, Textiles and Design Technology students will also be exhibiting their dynamic and eclectic work, offering a sneak peek into creative pathways available at Wilmslow High School.

We’re also delighted to include Wilmslow Guild, now in its 92nd year, in this year’s Art Trail. With its broad curriculum of liberal lifelong learning, it is a wonderful facility in the centre of the town. The Wilmslow Guild Photographic Society will be exhibiting their work over

Leaflets are already being distributed around the town and feature a map of locations; brochures are also on hand which have details of each of the artists taking part. You can follow Wilmslow Art Trail on Twitter @ wilmslowart, on Instagram @wilmslowarttrail and on Facebook wilmslowarttrail, where you can print off the map and find out the latest updates.

For more information contact wilmslowarttrail@gmail.com. If you’d like to get involved, get in touch!

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

Monday

Friday

Poynton Methodist Preschool 9-3pm, Extended Hours Available.

Monday to Friday, Term Time. Off Park Lane, opposite Poynton Civic Hall.

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, £2 per family. Contact: Clare 01625 858222 or email stpaulspspoynton@gmail.com

Dedicated, caring, highly qualified, experienced staff and superbly spacious indoor and outdoor facilities. Free first session.

Offering the 30hrs Extended Free Entitlement Funding. Please call 01625 871115, email pmcpreschool@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website at poyntonmethodistpreschool.co.uk

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!

St. Paul’s Catholic Pre-School 9-3pm Open Monday – Friday Term Time only. Marley Road, Poynton.

A caring and stimulating environment, open to all. Please call ahead from more information – 01625 858222

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

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

Saturday

Garden Club 3.30-4.00pm Term time only. For preschool aged children. Come and join us in Poynton Methodist Preschool garden to enjoy the fun of gardening, play and social time. Tea & Coffee available. No termly commitment Contact 01625 871115 or email pmcpreschool@hotmail.co.uk

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

Wednesday

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.

Bright Stars Toddler Group 9.30-11.00am Term time only, St Georges Church, Poynton. For more information contact Sarah Williams 01625 876889 Pre-School Dance 2-2.30pm Term time only. St Martin’s Church Hall, Shrigley Road North, Higher Poynton. All children welcome from age 18 months. Contact 07903 727763 or email missstephanie1@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Term time only, Poynton Methodist Church. For more information contact the church office on 01625 871592 Stay & Play 10-11.30am Term time only, Poynton Children’s Centre, Clumber Road.

Contact 01625 383090 or email poyntonchildrenscentreadmin@ cheshireeast.gov.uk Rhyme Time 10.30am Poynton Library. No booking necessary and no charge. All babies and toddlers welcome with parents/carers. Contact 01625 374818

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

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

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

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

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october - november 2017

selected events in your area

Tuesday 3 October

Thursday 5 October

Poynton Workmen’s Club Quiz Monthly fun quiz - entrance fee 30 shillings per person (£1.50). The quiz is open to all and is played in a relaxed manner. Teams are between two and six people.

Poynton Workmen’s Club Park Lane 8.30pm

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 call Mike on 07860 396286, 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 in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Tues 3 to Sat 7 October Poynton Gilbert and Sullivan Society – Iolanthe Tickets £12 adults and £7 for ages 16 and under, available in advance either by emailing tickets@poyntongands.co.uk or call 01625 876394. Also available on the door each night as well as from MATES DIY on Park Lane, Poynton. Reserved seats are available, but only via the Ticket Secretary.

Poynton Civic Hall 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER Poynton Local History Society ‘Lord Simon of Wythenshawe’ will be the subject of a presentation given by Diana Leitch. Annual membership of the society is £12. Guests welcome at £2 per visit. Tel: 01625 872068.

St Pauls Community Room, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY 7.30 pm

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

Wednesday 4 October Poynton Philatelic Society Our Guest speaker Mr Colin Hoffman, will be displaying his interest in RHODESIA, showing a wealth of material from the 19th and 20th Centuries. His subject is well researched and this will prove to be a very entertaining evening.

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

7.30pm

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Thursday 5 October Simply Books presents JOHN WHAITE …Great British Bake Off Winner and TV Chef …an evening of ‘behind the scenes’ gossip and some mouthwatering dishes which John will be preparing for us to sample!

Tickets £15 (includes refreshments and £10 redeemable against John’s new book COMFORT: Food To Soothe The Soul).

To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 7 October Saturday Night at the Movies Macclesfield Methodist Church Community Choir and soloists, featuring Classic songs from classic movies and all the glamour of a Hollywood premiere for your entertainment!

Tickets £10 available from 01625 433187 or 615298.

Macclesfield Methodist Church 7.30pm

Saturday 7 October Stockport Symphony Orchestra – 40th Anniversary Concert Glinka, Russlan and Ludmilla, Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No 4, Tchaikovsky, Symphony No 5. Conductor, Mark Heron, Soloist, Tom Hicks. For more information visit the orchestra website at www.stockportsymphony.co.uk Stockport Town Hall 7.30pm

Tuesday 10 October East Cheshire National Trust AGM Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Stockport, SK7 3AB. 2pm

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THURSDAY 12 October

Thursday 19 October

Worth Probus Club. Pete Turner will speak to us on A Tribute to Tommy Cooper. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Church Hall, Poynton 2pm

Poynton Morning Townswomen’s Guild Sheila Dale will speak on The Eddie Stobart Story. Visitors are welcome £2, contact Kath on 0161 456 5299 Poynton Civic Hall 10am to 12 noon

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

Thursday 12 October Poynton Home Gardeners Club. Mr Colin Edmundson will talk about Canals. Further details can be obtained from Elaine on 01625 871603 www.poyntongardenclub.co.uk At Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road west, Poynton SK12 1JY, 7.30pm

Friday 13 October Hallé Comes to Bramhall The Arlington String Quartet will play works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Brahms. Tickets £11, £9 (concessions), under 18s free, refreshments included. Available from Church Office (0161 439 1204), Thrift Shop, Simply Books (228 Moss Lane) and at the door.

Bramhall Methodist Church, 7.30pm

Monday 16 October Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz £6 entry, enquiries 01663 763532 Poynton British Legion, Georges Rd. Poynton, SK12 1JY 7.30pm

Saturday 21 October Marie Curie Autumn Charity and Craft Fair. Plenty to do, early Christmas handmade gifts, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, plants and books. Tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. Fun for all the family, children’s games and much more. Free entry. Contact Ken on 01625 874345 or ken.hillier@yahoo.co.uk.

Main Hall, Poynton Civic Centre, 10am to 2pm

Saturday 21 October Poynton Community Art Group Annual Exhibition We will be selling original paintings, textile art and handmade cards. Entry and parking are free. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available for purchase at our cafe. Proceeds from the tombola and the bookstall will be going to East Cheshire Hospice.

Please come and support both the Art Group and East Cheshire Hospice.

St George’s Church Hall, Poynton 10am to 4pm

Saturday 21 October St George’s Singers Will be performing Rachmaninov Vespers in a concert for Chetham’s Russian October 1917-2017 season. This concert also includes John Tavener’s hauntingly beautiful Song for Athenewhich readers may remember from the funeral of Princess Diana.

Tickets are £15, £6 students/children) and are available from the ticket secretary on 01663 764012, email tickets@st-georges-singers.org.uk or you can book online at www.st-georges.singers.org.uk The Stoller Hall, Chethams, Manchester

Tuesday 17 October Poynton U3A General Meeting Geoff Scargill will speak on Sir Edward Watkin – The Last Laugh of the Railway King. Entrance £1 including refreshments. For more information contact enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk or visit www.poyntonu3a.org.uk Main Hall, Poynton Civic Centre, 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday 18 October Poynton Philatelic Society Another Guest speaker Mr Richard Wheatley, will be displaying his collecting interest in Dutch East Indies. This is a Gold Medal winning display which he has exhibited in European countries. Info from Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

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Saturday 21 October Cheshire Sinfonia - Beautiful Music in Bramhall.

Prokofiev – Symphony No.1 Op.25 (“Classical”) Beethoven – Symphony no.7 in A major Haydn – Trumpet Concerto (soloist Tracey Redfern) Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) Reserved tickets available in advance from 07967 852986 or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 21 October

Saturday 28 October

Poynton Board Game Day will be held at Poynton Methodist Church from 2pm to 10pm. The cafe will be open throughout for tea, cakes and meals. Come with friends or family, or come to meet others. Bring your favourite games or come and learn new games. There will be lots of dexterity games, deduction games, dastardly games and even some dice games.

Bollington Chamber Concert – The Jubilee Quartet The Jubilee returns to Bollington four years on.

Formed at the RNCM in 2006 and garlanded with prizes and awards, they are now under the guidance of the Belcea Quartet.

Haydn op 20 no 2, Stravinsky Three pieces for string quartet, Beethoven Quartet op 18 no 1. www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/jubilee Bollington Arts Centre 8pm

THURSDAY 26 October Worth Probus Club.

Ian Morrison will speak to us on Are We Alone? Life Beyond Earth’ Please contact Peter Owen on 01625 871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Church Hall, 2pm

Tuesday 24 October Simply Books presents MARTIN EDWARDS…Exploring the ‘Golden Age.’ Editor of The British Library Crime Classic Series, and an awardwinning crime writer in his own right, Martin has written a fascinating companion to the genre and joins us for an evening highlighting some forgotten gems Tickets £8 (includes refreshments and £5 towards The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books – or £2 towards a British Library Crime Classic) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 26 October Simply Books presents Award-winning nature writer PATRICK BARKHAM introduces his new book Islander - an enticing exploration of the smallest islands of Britain. Patrick is a wonderful speaker and we guarantee you a thoroughly entertaining (and informative!) evening! Tickets £10 (redeemable against a copy Islander) To book: call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 26 October East Cheshire National Trust Lecture The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew: more than just a garden – Jackie Campbell. Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Stockport, SK7 3AB 7.30pm

Saturday 28 October Poynton Ceilidhs Traditional dancing to live music. Experience not necessary!

Dances are all explained by the caller and walked through before the music starts playing. Tickets £9 on the door, cash only, under 16s half price. To reserve or purchase tickets in advance please follow the links on the website: www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk. Union Street Band, caller Rosie Bryce.

Poynton Community Centre 8pm till 11.30pm

Wednesday 1 November Poynton Philatelic Society Local guest speaker Mr John Parkin, will be showing his second part of his Belgium collection. John is always a wellreceived speaker and this evening is one not to be missed, showing a wealth of material from the early 20th Century which includes some rare items.

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

WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER Poynton Local History Society Geoff Thomason will give a presentation entitled Halle’s Other Project; The History of the RNCM. Annual membership of the society is £12. Guests welcome at £2 per visit. Tel: 01625 872068.

St Pauls Community Room, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY 7.30pm

Thursday 2 November 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, call Mike on 07860 396286, 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 in Handforth, 30 Wilmslow Road, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Tuesday 7 November Poynton Workmen’s Club Quiz Monthly fun quiz - entrance fee 30 shillings per person (£1.50). The quiz is open to all and is played in a relaxed manner. Teams are between two and six people.

Poynton Workmen’s Club Park Lane 8.30pm Continued over

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Thursday 9 November

Thursday 18 November

Poynton Home Gardeners Club. Mr Kevin Pratt will talk about Alpines as he grows many unusual varieties. Further details can be obtained from Elaine on 01625 871603 www.poyntongardenclub.co.uk Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road West, Poynton, SK12 1JY 7.30pm

Poynton Morning Townswomen’s Guild Fund Raising Coffee Morning for our Charity of the Year, North West Air Ambulance. Please join us and support this worthy cause. £1 including coffee and biscuits. Contact Kath on 0161 456 5299. Poynton Civic Hall 10am to 12 noon

Thursday 9 November Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society Edible and poisonous plants and fungi of the UK by naturalist and keen forager David Winnard. Visitors very welcome (£4) More information from David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne St, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Alderley Edge Orchestra Concert Rossini – Overture from Barber of Seville Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto no 2 Soloist Joshua Kelly Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol Massanet - Scenes Pittoresques Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU 7.30pm

Saturday 18 November

THURSDAY 9 November Worth Probus Club. Donald Reid will speak to us on St. Kilda, the Isle at the End of the World. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Church Hall, Poynton 2pm

Saturday 11 Nov Charity Christmas Market The annual Charity Christmas Market will be held at Poynton Methodist Church (next to Waitrose) from 10am – 12.30pm.

Around 15 charities will be there to tempt you to buy your Christmas cards, gifts, alternative gifts, cakes and pastries.

Free entry. Coffee and cakes will be served throughout the morning or maybe you’d prefer a delicious bacon butty!

If your charity isn’t represented here and you would like a table please contact Mandy on 01625 875032

Tues 14 to Sat 18 November Bollington Light Opera Group perform Showtime 2017 With hotpot supper. Tickets £12 from blogbookings@aol.com or Tel: 01625 431038 Bollington Civic Hall, 7.30pm

Wednesday 15 November Poynton Philatelic Society Mr Richard Stock will be showing his collecting interest of SUDAN - CAMEL POSTMAN 1898-1990. This is a fantastic display with some exceptional material, with a wealth of Postal History from this fascinating area of Africa. Do not miss this one!

Ron Phelps 01625 877643 North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lance.

7.30pm

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Saturday 18 November

Marple Choral Society Autumn Concert Mozart: Requiem, Tarik O’Regan: Triptych with soloists and Stockport Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets £12 on the door. Students/under 18 half price, to reserve ring 01663 763509 Norbury Parish Church, London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4RF 7.30pm

Monday 20 November Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz. £6 entry enquiries 01663 763532 Poynton British Legion, Georges Rd. Poynton, SK12 1JY 7.30pm

Mon 20 to Sat 25 November Brookdale Youth Theatre production of Disney High School Musical. Curtain up at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2.15pm Box Office 0161 302 2302 Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall

Tuesday 21 November Poynton U3A General Meeting Colin Samuel will speak on Police Diving throughout the North West. Entrance £1 including refreshments. For more information contact enquiries@poyntonu3a.org.uk or visit www.poyntonu3a.org.uk Main Hall, Poynton Civic Centre, 2pm to 4pm

THURSDAY 23 November Worth Probus Club. Victor Crawford will speak to us on ‘Concorde with an E’. Please contact Peter Owen on 01625871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details.

St George’s Church Hall, 2pm

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

Saturday 25 November

Saturday 25 November

Cheshire Chorale and Cheshire Sinfonia – Beautiful Music in Bramhall Handel – Messiah. Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) Reserved tickets available in advance from 07967 852986 or at the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall 7.30pm

Bollington Chamber Concerts – NCO Soloists We know and love the NCO from their regular appearances at Macclesfield’s Heritage Centre. It’s a special pleasure to welcome Nicholas Ward and friends to Bollington.

Beethoven Sextet for two horns and strings op 81b, Dvorak String Sextet op72; Mozart Divertimento K334 www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/nco

Bollington Arts Centre 8pm

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