inside guide
april - may 2020
selected events in your area
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL
Tuesday 7 April
Poynton Philatelic Society, We welcome our Guest Speaker Dr Barry Evans, who will be displaying his excellent collection of Universal Postal Union stamps and related items. It is a fascinating subject of worldwide postal protocols, down to the colour of the stamps. Ron Phelps 01625 877643 The North Room, The Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm
Adlington WI Life, Laughter, Love and Survival by Gail Ashton. Pop in to see us and be sure of a warm welcome, good company, a drink and a slice of homemade cake! More info from Jackie Shaw 01625 266251 or email adlingtonwi@gmail.com Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington SK10 4LF 1.30 to 3.30pm
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL Poynton Local History Society. ‘The Canal Duke’ presentation by Bernard Dennis. Annual Membership of the society is £12 and guests are always welcome at £3 per visit. Tel: 01625 872068 St Pauls Community Room, Marley Road, Poynton, SK12 1LY 7.30pm
Thursday 2 April Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits. For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members. The Bulls Head Pub, 30 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, SK9 3EW 8.30pm
Saturday 4 April Marple Choral Society. Brahms Requiem Advance tickets £12 or two for £20, £13 on the door, students £6. To reserve at advance price email: marplechoralsocietytickets@gmail.com Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove 7.30pm
Sunday 5 April Plant Hunters’ Fair. Huge choice of quality, nursery-grown plants. At this time of year, there will be a brilliant line-up of nurseries attending who will come laden with flowering bulbs, early flowering perennials, shrubs and trees to provide instant colour and also lots of later flowering plants to get planted for colour into the summer and beyond. Fund Raising Event for special projects at the Hall: £2 Entry to Plant Fair. Details at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, off Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3NX. 10am to 4pm
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL The Art Society North East Cheshire Stitching a casket was one of the ways that middle-class girls In the 17th century prepared for marriage. This lecture by Susan Kay-Williams, Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework, will examine some of these wonderful objects including how and when they were made, and the stories they depict. Potential new members welcome. To attend as a visitor (£8) please contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or email info@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk Brookdale Club, Bramhall 10.30am with coffee from 9.45am
Thursday 9 April Worth Probus. Brian Hallworth will speak to us about ‘Easter Folk’ Please contact Peter Owen on 01625 871574 or peterowen49@btinternet.com for further details. St George’s Church Hall 2pm
Thursday 9 April The Family History Society of Cheshire, Bramhall Group A round trip with the seed man from Sale by Liz de Mercado. Samuel Ryder, the seed man, led an extraordinary life of success and engagement with his business ventures, community, family and pastimes. Visitors very welcome, admission £2. For more information email bramhall@fhsc.org.uk United Reformed Church Hall, Bramhall SK7 2PE, 7.30pm
Thursday 9 April Poynton Home Gardeners Club Richard Hewitt, Senior Horticulturist at Chester Zoo will be speaking on The Conservation of Native Species, particularly at the zoo. Visitors welcome at £3. Further information from Elaine on 07742 165373 Royal British Legion Club, Georges Road West, Poynton, SK12 1JY 7.30pm
