Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Issue 52

Issue 52 October - November 2016

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After a very pleasant summer, September has continued to surprise us with some beautiful sunny days. Make sure you make the most of them while they last, because Christmas will be upon us all too soon. Are you one of the many readers that collect our walks, cutting them out and placing them assiduously in a drawer for future use? We’re not joking. They are everywhere! May we point out that leaning too much over drawers is not good for your back whilst walking can bring immense relief.

We will be saying more about bad backs in a future issue!

Cover photo: G. Wienholt, Alderley Edge

by Garth Aspinall

Contents Wilmslow Then & Now

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Private Tuition in Wilmslow

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G. Wienholt A Great Family Business

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Glimpse of Bygone Time

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New Zealand by Design

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In Touch

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Many of you will know that Jenny Riley, our geeky knitter, has moved on to pastures new. But every cloud has a silver lining. In fact this one’s got two.

The first is that Jenny will stay in touch and by popular demand, continue to write her wonderfully absorbing Diary of a Geeky Knitter. The second is that Clare Blackie has now joined the INSIDE team and is already doing a great job and looking forward to giving you every possible support.

Hope you enjoy our magazine.

Diary of a Geeky Knitter

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The Walk

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Claire Hawker

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Wilmslow Then & Now Since children have recently returned to school, it seemed appropriate to share this photograph from our archive. This class, pupils from the British Higher Grade School in 1899 posing with their headmaster Richard Tommis, show that it has always been important to parents that their offspring are well turned out for the school photographer. The Congregational Church, now known as the United Reformed Church, was built on Alderley Road in 1846 on land donated by John Jenkins. At that time education was largely provided by the church rather than the state, and in 1854 the first hall for their Day School was built. Further rooms were added over the following decades as the school expanded to an average attendance of over 300 pupils, becoming the British Higher Grade School in 1891. At the time of this photograph, headmaster Richard Tommis was 38 years old and living in Hawthorn Park. He taught at the school for over 20 years until, when the council became responsible for education, he was appointed the Seniors Master

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for the new school. He later became Chairman of the Urban District Council. The former school buildings are now church halls available for hire.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection.

Private Tuition in Wilmslow After teaching biology in some of the top grammar and independent schools in London and running a successful department, I began tutoring from home in the evenings. I have been joined by Ian who teaches mathematics and Mel who teaches chemistry. We found there was a niche for highly skilled, high level tutoring to enable students to achieve the highest grades and gain good offers from universities. We offer one to one and small group tuition from my home in Wilmslow. Working individually and in small groups enables a more tailored approach which has a greater impact on student learning.

Why have tuition? Generally, parents contact me because they are worried that their son or daughter has done well at GCSE but is now achieving lower grades at A level and they want them to feel happier in their subject and to achieve the target grade needed for their university of choice. If tuition is started early enough in the first term of AS it is possible to increase grade potential within a relatively short time.

Maya’s story ‘Tuition has helped me to develop a better understanding of biology as a whole which made the subject much more enjoyable and gave me confidence to get higher grades. Through lessons I developed good analytical skills and strategies to do well at harder questions. Regular testing and feedback pin-pointed my weak spots and then sorted them out. Andrea also gave me particular strategies for my dyslexia. I feel like I have gone from a U to an A in a year which was amazing for me. I would never have believed I could have come this far in one year.’

Hannah’s story ‘I feel like I have become more confident in answering questions and even when I wasn’t 100% clear on an exam question, I was able to use knowledge and skills from lessons and apply this to the question to come up with a high grade answer. Group sessions were great because we cover so much but at the end we

understand the topic and recall tests consolidate what we have learnt. Question packs are really useful especially the harder baccalaureate questions which we use for extension work.

Overall, I feel like I have improved a tremendous amount and achieved a grade I know I wouldn’t have without Andrea’s sessions.’

Olivia’s story As a mature student going back to study biology A-level in a year, I lacked confidence in my learning and exam technique. This was reflected in my college Christmas grades by getting a low D and E in my mocks for AS. Extra tuition from Andrea turned everything around by honing in on exactly what I was struggling with.

Through question practice (especially analytical), looking at revision and exam techniques, group study sessions, mock exams and feedback, I turned my grades around to an A and B in AS and because I took the full A level in one year, a high C overall. Andrea gave me the confidence and belief in my ability to achieve my biology A level.

I was delighted when I received an unconditional offer from my first choice uni. I am following my dream and will begin training as a Midwife this September’.

Why is tutoring so successful?

Students are individually supported through their learning. School work is reinforced and misconceptions clarified. As understanding deepens, confidence grows. Most importantly students learn how to learn.

Andrea Munro - A Level & GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Maths Tuition www.sciencetuitionmanchester.co.uk email: andreajmunro@gmail.com

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G. Wienholt A Great Family Business In many English villages, there are a few high street enterprises that you could say are truly special. Alderley Edge is no exception to this rule and G. Wienholt Bakery is just such a business. Walk into no. 25 London Road and you immediately sense the quality and the pride and you know that everything you see has been made with love. It’s the kind of love and dedication that you only find in an established family business and in this case, five generations of real baking expertise and enthusiasm have been passed down to Heather and Gary, the current owners of the business.

Glance at their website and you will find a fascinating family history tracing back to the 1860s when a young confectioner called Ferdinand Wienholdt came over from Lubeck, Germany to find his fortune. The Alderley Edge bakery was established in 1950 by George Wienholt and is a genuine craft bakery. Many businesses call themselves ‘craft bakeries’ for marketing purposes, but this is not the case here.

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totally committed to producing quality products that are made from scratch to time-proven recipes, in the bakery behind the shop.

Baking starts at sunrise to bring you pies and savouries freshly baked every day. They sell around 1000 steak pies each week. This is their most popular product and a fresh batch is made every day. The recipe was created by George way back in 1950 and it has not changed in any way since. Just think - generations of people in this area have had steak pies for their tea since they were kids. They are extremely tasty and, as is the case with all their pies, they are a very quick and easy meal – great with potatoes and veg.

They buy their beef locally from Alderley Village butcher, as well as O’Malleys in Cheadle and Nixons Farm shop who all hand dice their meat for the best possible quality. The pastry is also made fresh every day.

The breadth of their product range is quite astonishing and includes savouries, cakes, beautifully presented buffet platters, sandwiches and paninis. At this very moment, they are busy making treacle toffee and parkin for bonfire night.

They are also making Christmas puddings and Christmas cakes as they feel it is really important

for them to mature for a better flavour. And as for mince pies, they are so popular they are on sale already, weeks before the festive season!

You have to admire a business that has really moved with the times, whilst retaining all its traditional values. Heather and Gary are baking great time-honoured products, presenting a welcoming smile to their customers and are communicating with the world at large with a very informative and effective website. They deserve ten out of ten for achievement, but most importantly, they deserve our custom. .

Opening times: 9am – 5pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday G Wienholt Bakery Ltd, 25 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7JT Tel: 01625 583275 www.gwienholt.co.uk

Glimpse of Bygone Time A POCKET watch that was given to a mill worker for his dedicated service has been returned to Quarry Bank after more than a century.

The watch – made by Robert Milne of Manchester – had been handed down through the generations of John Burgess’ family, but they decided they wanted to return it to his old workplace. It is hoped the timepiece will eventually go on display, but first the team at Quarry Bank are hoping to find out more about its owner.

able to fix some of the machines. His service was obviously appreciated by the Greg family who presented the watch to him on his retirement.

After delving into the archives it is believed Quarry Bank has one image of John with other workers outside the stables.

“It is an amazing feeling to be holding this piece of history that presumably meant so much to John given that he took such good care of it,” said archivist Ally Tsilika. “It has also been well looked after by his family and we hope to be able to share it with our visitors very soon.”

Samuel Greg established his cotton mill on the banks of the River Bollin in 1784, making use of the readily available water supply to power the Mill. Like many other such developments, when the mill was first built there was no community of any size on the site, which was chosen more for the availability of water power than for a workforce.

The Gregs soon built housing to attract adult workers and established a village complete with Unitarian and Methodist chapels, a village school, a shop, allotments and a farm to provide food for the mill community. Uniquely, Quarry Bank today contains the complete range of buildings of a self-sufficient mill complex from the early Industrial Revolution.

“John worked at the mill for 50 years and this was his reward for that service,” said Archivist Ally Tsilika. “He lived in Styal village all his life and his descendants still live there. We are very grateful to them for donating this watch to the National Trust and hope it will allow us to tell John’s story to the public.”

The back of the silver watch is engraved with a beautiful dedication which reads: ‘Presented to John Burgess on his retirement after 50 years’ faithful and efficient service with Robert Greg & Co, Quarry Bank Mill 1860 to 1910’.

Today, Quarry Bank is a focal point for the local area. Over 170,000 people visit the Mill and other features each year and many more enjoy the network of paths around the wider estate. Quarry Bank is renowned for its learning programme, with over 30,000 school visitors a year with children coming from all over the North West and beyond.

If you know more about John Burgess and can help Quarry Bank tell his story please email Alkestis.Tsilika@nationaltrust.org.uk

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By Design Designing a holiday to New Zealand is something Travel by Design has been doing regularly for clients over the past ten years at least. Trips to New Zealand are within the financial grasp of most travellers these days as the value of a long haul holiday can be greater than visiting a short haul destination; one month in New Zealand can cost a similar amount to two weeks in a top European hotel.

■■ The Bay of Islands – visit Waitangi Treaty House, enjoy a Cape Brett ‘Hole in the Rock’ Cruise and travel even farther north to Cape Rainga and Ninety Mile Beach.

■■ Rotorus and Taupo – the volcanic central plateau of New Zealand, with geysers, mud pools and crystal clear lakes.

Kristina Hulme says ‘We start off with a blank piece of paper, a map and our knowledge and experience built up over the past decade, which has been very valuable as each client’s itinerary has been tailored to their needs and pockets.

Irene Hulme says ‘These personalised itineraries might include a hike on the Queen Charlotte Track for one client, or for another it might be visiting a winery or cruising on Doubtful Sound.

We try and ensure that clients maximise their time in New Zealand without feeling rushed. It’s important to ensure that there is some time for relaxation among all the excitement and we would therefore recommend at least a month’s holiday if possible, though of course it is possible to see the highlights in a shorter time.’

For the first-time visitor to New Zealand, no visit would be complete without including on North Island…

■■ Auckland – the city of sails and the largest city in New Zealand

…and on South Island ■■ Christchurch – the garden city with botanical gardens and tree-lined avenues ■■ Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers on the west coast, ideal for heli-hiking.

■■ Queenstown – adrenaline capital of New Zealand for heli-skiing, jet boating and, of course, bungee jumping.

■■ Doubtful and Milford Sound – beautiful and peaceful fjords for daytime or overnight cruising.

■■ Mackenzie Country – Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, famed for their awesome scenery.

A returning visitor might also like to include…

■■ The Coromandel Peninsula – for beautiful beaches and a laid-back atmosphere ■■ Napier and Hawkes Bay – an art deco town and fantastic wine!

■■ Wellington – capital city of New Zealand and home to the famous Te Papa Museum ■■ Marlborough Sounds at the north of South Island for kayaking in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and walking on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track and the Queen Charlotte Track for stunning walks ■■ Kaikoura – for whale watching ■■ Dunedin – for New Zealand’s Scottish heritage …and much, much more!

If you wish us to share our New Zealand ideas with you, please contact either Kristina or Irene at Travel by Design, 28 London Road, Alderley Edge Tel: 01625 584195

by Kristina Hulme www.travelbydesigngroup.com

In Touch Your Community Noticeboard

During the winter months, lectures and meetings are held in Wilmslow Library; these are open to all, and new members are very warmly welcomed. During the summer, visits are organised for members to places of interest in the locality. This summer members have enjoyed a fascinating tour of Gawsworth Hall, a trip to the Avro Museum, a guided history walk around Wilmslow, and finally a trip to the Lion Salt Works Museum.

ENGLISH FOLK DANCING

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Do you fancy trying English Country dancing?

Maybe you remember doing some when you were at school? Dancing is good for you physically, mentally and socially! We are a friendly group that meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at Oakmere Centre, Spath Lane, Handforth SK9 3NS. We meet at 1.30pm, we stop for a cup of tea and finish at 3.30pm. You don’t need a partner, just turn up and wear comfortable shoes. We start with some familiar dances: in longways sets, squares or a circle, then after the break we often do dances from the 1800s (think Elizabeth Bennett & Mr Darcy!) Do give it a try – no previous experience needed. Every session is free, providing you join Wilmslow U3A (or any of the network of NE Cheshire U3As) £12 per year for all activities.

The Wilmslow Green Room is proud to be opening its 2016-2017 season with American playwright, Arthur Miller’s The Price, one of his most successful Broadway dramatic plays and one which explores one of his favourite themes – family relationships. Directed by Mark Jephcott, the play runs from 8 - 15 October. The Box Office is now open and tickets can be reserved on 01625 540933 or booked via the Green Room website at www.wgrsoc.org.uk

Contact Shan Bristow on 01625 520293 or email sbristow@hetp.u-net.com

WILMSLOW CIVIC TRUST The Wilmslow Civic Trust is a local amenity group which seeks to maintain a pleasant environment in the town and its surroundings, and promotes an appreciation of the many fine buildings, history and character of the area. The Trust is actively engaged with others, for example, involvement in producing the Neighbourhood Plan, which is vitally important to the future of the town, and the Cheshire East Local Plan, which is, of course, a topic of major concern to many residents. The Trust has taken an active role in expressions of concern about much of the planned development and erosion of the green belt.

WILMSLOW DFAS The Wilmslow branch of the Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at 7.30pm at the Wilmslow Parish Hall, Chancel Lane to enjoy lectures, planned study days and visits encompassing all aspects of the Arts. New members and guests are made welcome and more details can be found at www.wilmslowdfas.org.uk or contact membership secretary pat.mullineux@tiscali.co.uk

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SINGING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL This November, Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company is putting on its big annual show – this year it’s White Christmas. It’s a classic musical, based on the Paramount Pictures Film starring Bing Crosby, which has been adapted for the stage by Irving Berlin and is a wonderful whirlwind of romance and camaraderie.

We all know about the big names and stars in the West End and on Broadway but there is great talent to be found a lot closer to home. Amateur musical theatre groups are growing in popularity as a way to meet new people, learn new music and generally have a good time.

Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company (AWMTC) has been in existence since 1947, founded with the aim of ‘cultivating the art of musical drama and promoting entertainment of a social nature.’ It wasn’t until 1949 that the curtain rose on the first production - Lionel Monckton’s A Country Girl; the souvenir programme carried the message ‘Ladies - Kindly Remove Your Hats!’

Today AWMTC still aims to entertain and has a great cast with lots of different talents and people from all walks of life. Here are a few of their stories: Katherine: “I joined AWMTC last year for Sister Act. I only moved to the area two years ago after 20 years of working and living in Africa. It’s been fantastic. Two years ago I didn’t really know a soul here. Now I’m so busy with rehearsals , committee and fundraising - it’s amazing.”

Gareth: “I have been involved with AWMTC for six years since being stage crew for Mack and Mabel in 2010. I have even managed to get myself onstage for the last three shows which is always exciting. During that time, I have met lots of fantastic people who I may never have met without our love of musical theatre. It’s great to work with people as part of a big team, who are all giving 100% to make rehearsals and show week an enjoyable success for everyone.”

Katy: “I used to be on the stage a lot as a youngster but I put on a lot of weight and lost my confidence. In the past year I’ve lost a lot of the weight I put on and decided to join a group after nearly 10 years out of the spotlight. It’s the best thing I could have ever done. I’ve met some wonderful people and my confidence has soared.

Having something to do that makes me happy, and doesn’t involve food, works wonders for me.”

Ali: “I joined AWMTC to keep up with my singing after I left university. I do it because I love musicals, for the social element and for an escape/me time. I get a complete buzz out of seeing a production go from the bare bones to a full show in only nine weeks.”

The group is open to anyone who wants to meet new people and loves music. There is no audition process to join and no pressure to take a main part in any show. The group also needs people who wish to work behind the scenes or front of house. Everyone is welcome. But if you’re yearning to tread the boards yourself there is still time to join the cast or the stage crew. Rehearsals are in full swing but open to anyone with a love of music. Rehearsals are on Mondays, Thursdays Continued over...

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If you’re interested in starting your Christmas a little early, the show runs Tuesday 8 November to Saturday 12 November and tickets start at £10. For tickets and more information you can call 07780 525854 or email awmtc.email@gmail.com.

EAST CHESHIRE ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY The Wilmslow Group of the Alpine Garden Society is launching its new season of meetings.

We are a sociable group of enthusiastic gardeners, many of whom have a wide knowledge of things alpine.

Our aim is to present an all-round gardening experience with an excellent programme of good countrywide speakers. We are happy to welcome visitors and new members. We have plant sales, a competition and raffle. Subscriptions - single £10, joint £18 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.

Come and meet us at Wilmslow Preparatory School, normally on the third Monday of the month 7pm for 7.30pm from September to April.

FABULOUS FUNDRAISER What an amazing evening. On walking into the Arts Centre, you could be forgiven for thinking there was to be a wedding. Tables were decorated with a profusion of pink and purple flowers, and scented roses abounded. There was a fabulous supper, many of the dishes were those of the Iranian cook Sabrina Ghayour, author of Persiana, all of which was prepared by volunteer cooks who were concert goers. In the interval, glorious music was played by Jennifer Pike, the violinist, accompanied by her father Jeremy. It included a spellbinding performance of Vaughan Williams ‘The Lark Ascending’. It was magical. All of this was preceded by prosecco and an amazing selection of canapes served by young helpers.

It was an overwhelmingly successful night that won’t be forgotten!

The new season of Bollington Chamber Concerts started in September. The Atari String Trio will be performing on 29 October. The Atari consists of Catherine Yates and Gina McCormack, formally of the Sorrell Quartet, with Nicholas Trygstad, principle cellist of the Halle. They will be playing Dohnanyi, Francaix and Mozart, a very exciting programme.

All concerts start at 8pm. Tickets £15. Phone 01625 576402, or 01625 574435, or email chamberconcerts@bollingtonartscentre.co.uk Online booking www.bollingtonartscentre. co.uk/chamberconcerts

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Diary of a geeky knitter Thank you to everyone who got in touch with me following my first article; I’ve received lovely messages, and have even been able to help some readers with their knitting questions. Please, keep them coming!

Craft for a cause One such enquiry I received was from a lady, looking for somewhere to donate her late mother-in-law’s collection of wool and knitting accessories. She emailed to ask if I knew of any local groups that could use the supplies to knit for charity.

After some research on Facebook, and some helpful comments from the ‘Stockport Artists and Crafters Group’, I was made aware of Neighbourhood Charity Crafters. This is a Stockport based group that helps crafters and local groups organise their creativity to craft for charity.

If you would like to learn more, visit www.neighbourhoodcrafters.wordpress.com You could also search ‘Stockport Artists and Crafters Group’ on Facebook if you want to find other local groups or campaigns that need your help or supplies. There are plenty of knitting clubs who need extra materials to make items for charity, such as twiddle-muffs for dementia patients in hospitals, or blankets to be sent abroad to refugees.

Dressmaking and ‘cosplay’ I mentioned in my last article that I like to attend comic conventions, known as ‘comic-cons’, and in July I attended MCM Comic-Con in Manchester with my fiancé, Ben. This is an annual convention I have attended for 3 years now, and I simply love it!

At comic-cons, as well as shopping for fun items and meeting celebrities from your favourite films, most attendees do something called ‘cosplay’. Cosplay is short for ‘costume play’ and is similar to fancy dress,

the difference being in the incredible level of detail taken to cosplay properly. The idea is you dress up as closely as you can to a favourite character from books or screen.

It’s a great way to connect with people who like the same things as you and to take pictures with your favourite characters.

I love to cosplay, and this year I am proud to say I sewed our costumes myself! From last September to June of this year, I attended a weekly dressmaking class at Aquinas College, Stockport, which gave me the confidence to completely design and sew our costumes.

Just another way I combine my hobbies.

For me, I designed and made a kimono, obi belt and a pair of ears in the style of a Pokémon (you may have heard of Pokémon Go). I combined all this with a bright blue wig, so I was quite a sight on the train! For Ben, I made a set of Sith robes, which I was able to tailor to him specifically after taking the class. Siths are the villains of the Star Wars universe, so Ben was quite the dramatic character on the day.

Look out for Why not look out for creative classes that you could attend yourself, perhaps to perfect a craft that you already enjoy, or to learn something completely new! There are plenty on offer try Aquinas College, The Cheadle College, or Wilmslow Guild. jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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THE FREEMASONS AT WISWELL We have to tell you about this place!

On your way home from Park House, why not take a short detour to the lovely hamlet of Wiswell and enjoy the most fabulous lunch at The Freemasons? It is the highest ranked and only pub to feature in the Good Food Guide 2017.

Howard and I had lunch there yesterday. What an experience. We decided to try the 3’s Up Good Food Guide Celebration Menu which was an amazingly cheap £15 for two courses (really easy to book your table online www. freemasonsatwiswell.com and click on 3’s Up menu) and available 12 noon to 2pm Wednesday to Saturday.

This is a very special place - we started our meal with Roast Loin of Cod, Fondue of Cheddar Cheese and Crispy Onions, followed by Suckling Pig, Sweet Potato Puree, Roast Plums and Xo Sauce. Delectable! We can’t wait to go back.

Of course we are still offering the very popular Luxury Gourmet Break in conjunction with award-winning La Locanda Italian Restaurant.

Hope to see you soon.

Mary and Howard

Simply Books Book Club Choice Sarah Hall is a Cumbrian author and her latest novel The Wolf Border is set in the Cumbrian lowlands where the eccentric Earl of Annerdale has plans to re-introduce, or re-wild, wolves onto his estate. The Earl persuades Rachel Caine – one of the few experts in her field – to return home to her native Cumbria to guide and manage the project. Running in parallel to the ‘wolf story’ Rachel attempts a gradual reconciliation with her estranged family while her work with the Earl soon sparks public protests and the threat of sabotage. Set against a backdrop of Scottish independence and the political struggles arising from the referendum vote this is a novel with several interwoven storylines. Lots about wolves (how they live, our attitude towards them as ‘wild’ creatures) and some beautiful descriptions of the Cumbrian landscape. This is a compelling novel which mixes the drama of human events with a story about an animal which, despite our best efforts, remains terrifyingly and unknowably wild. An enthralling page-turner – as much for its language as for the story it tells.

In The Past by Tessa Hadley four siblings meet up in their grandparents’ old house for three

long, hot summer weeks. This will be last time they gather at the house - a place that holds all manner of childhood memories. Roland has come with his new wife (who the sisters aren’t sure about). Fran has brought her children – who stumble on an ugly secret in a ruined cottage in the woods. Alice has invited Kasim – her ex-partner’s son – who soon has designs on Roland’s teenage daughter. And Harriet, the eldest, finds her calm self-containment thrown into chaos by unruly desire. As the holiday proceeds tensions and rivalries break through the idyllic surface of family life – things will never be quite the same again!

If you enjoy the novels of Anne Tyler or Alice Munro you’ll love this very English novel of domestic detail and acute observation. Tessa Hadley has a gift for the depiction of the interior lives of adults and children and this is as absorbing and perceptive a story of family life as you’ll come across. I ran out of books on my summer holiday this year so had the real pleasure of re-reading The Past – spotting clues and discovering nuances that I missed on first acquaintance. I can’t recommend this book highly enough!

And for the children…Fred is the adorable sequel to I will love you anyway by Mick and Chloe Inkpen. Fred the dog may not know his name yet or how to stay out of trouble but one little boy will love him no matter what. A delightful rhyming story of friendship and tail-wagging!

Simply Books, 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm

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The Walk - A Visit to Nancy White Nancy is a popular destination and as a result there are several different routes to it, some easy, others moderate but all with many footpaths, therefore a map is essential. This is intended as a guide and space does not permit a detailed description, so the best advice is to keep visible the Kerridge Ridge on your left hand side until the start of the climb up the ridge begins and the route is then easy to follow.

Start and finish: Adlington car park in Bollington. Ordnance Survey Map White Peak Area Outdoor Leisure 24. Ref SJ 932 779.

Distance: The walk is just over 6 miles with one gradual and fairly easy climb to White Nancy.

The walk starts at Adlington car park. From there we walked across the road, through the park alongside the stream. At the end of the park we crossed the busy B5091 road and climbed the steep flight of steps to the canal where we turned right and walked for just over a mile along the towpath. When a stone bridge over the canal was reached we crossed this and followed a cart track. Soon a metal gate was reached on the right of the track which we went through and followed a footpath over the fields until a narrow minor road was reached over which we crossed (often muddy) and passed a number of small pools. Another cart track was reached which we followed but before reaching a farm we crossed a stile and followed the footpath through some

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trees until it reached a minor road. Soon after this the road forked and we turned right down Well Lane, until the B5470 was reached, We crossed over and took the second narrow set of steps just before the burnt out shell of what once had been a popular pub. At the top of the steps we arrived at another road and followed it upwards ignoring the first footpath sign on the left, we then took the next footpath sign, crossing over a small stile on the left and continued along a delightful path with magnificent views, Eventually this path passed through another small gate and we walked past some houses, walking down a drive with an obviously well-stocked fish pool on the left. At this point the narrow Calrofold road was reached where we turned left and soon reached the busy B5470 Macclesfield to Rainow road which we crossed with care.

Shortly afterwards the short but steep Lidgetts Lane was reached on the left with a gate clearly visible on the right hand side. We went through this gate onto a well-defined footpath which is the route leading to the ridge known as Kerridge Hill. Later when it flattens out it becomes known as ‘The Saddle of Kerridge,’ which is within a kilometre of White Nancy. The path undulates towards the summit, passing the still worked Marksend stone quarry on our left before reaching the trig point just before Kerridge Hill and we decided to have lunch here, looking down on the small village of Rainow.

Afterwards we continued before reaching a small copse of trees down on our right called Waulkmill Wood, before the impressive cone of White Nancy was revealed, painted in white with the images of the Napoleonic British soldiers who fought for Wellington outlined in black on the structure. It made a suitable backdrop for a picture of the club walkers. It was originally a summerhouse built of local stone by the Gaskell family with benches for seating inside. The Gaskells were one of many landed gentry families residing in the area, owning a large mansion called Ingersley Hall. This later became a catholic retreat now, named Savio House. It was the Gaskell family who built the folly which marks the boundary between Rainow and Bollington; it was built in 1837 to commemorate the battle of Waterloo of 1815. The Gaskell name is well known in the area; they were friends of the Grimshaw family of Errwood Hall and possibly also related to the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. Sometime later, after the demise of most of the family the entrance of the folly was bricked up and the rough stones plastered over with cement and painted white. Today it is a local landmark which can be seen from the villages of Bollington and Kerridge. One of the ascents from Bollington is made by a steep but relatively short climb up to it, made easier by a fairly recently constructed stepped incline through the wood.

the entrance to the large Hollins Hall hotel on the left. Ignoring the minor road on the right we swung left and walked alongside the road until it narrowed under the canal with traffic lights.

Going under the bridge we climbed a flight of steps on the left up to the canal turning left along the towpath for just over a mile until the gate was reached where we had started the walk. This time we walked down the minor road to the main road which we crossed over and returned via the park alongside the stream to the car park. In all a very enjoyable day with luckily perfect weather, and with a good turnout of members, some from other clubs. This is a relatively easy walk but can be muddy after rain, especially over the fields.

Because of the popularity of the area and the abundance of paths, many of which were designed for the old mill workers it is easy to take the wrong one. The advice is, at the beginning of the ridge just walk north and if the ridge is missed, keep the unmissable sight of White Nancy on your left, taking one of the paths up to the ridge.

We went down this through a metal gate and followed the stepped path which was muddy in parts, taking care not to slip on the wet and often slippery wooden steps. Eventually we arrived at Oak Lane where we turned left. At the T junction on the road we turned right by a pub, The Bulls Head in Kerridge. We followed this road past

Poynton Rambling Club has over 100 members with walks on Wednesday and Sunday for walkers of all abilities. Walks vary from easy to moderately strenuous, distances between 5 and 12 miles. For further details contact the secretary Brian Brough 01625 877463 or visit www.poyntonramblers.org.uk

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The Joys of the Smokehouse I always enjoy a visit to The Cheshire Smokehouse (and to its wonderful café) and have no hesitation in recommending our readers to have a browse around this paradise of food and drink. There’s something for everyone and every size of budget. If you have been to the Smokehouse you will understand what I mean.

You will also appreciate that the immense variety of amazing products available could not be addressed in this brief editorial piece. If you are thinking of paying a visit, just go! You will not be disappointed.

We have reached the stage where we are being encouraged by restaurants everywhere, to make our Christmas meal bookings. Perhaps now is also the time to consider what special Christmas treats we might buy for family or friends.

The good news is that a visit to The Cheshire

Smokehouse is always a pleasure and at this time of year would provide a great reason to get into the car and take a pleasant drive. To my mind, that’s just good forward planning!

I especially love their selection of pre-made 2016 hampers. If you visit their website, you will find a mouth-watering selection and you can place your order online. There are many to choose from, ranging from £16.50 to £155. A seasonal choice would be the Smokehouse Christmas Gift Box. If you would like a bespoke hamper, contact Cheshire Smokehouse directly to discuss your needs - 01625 548499. Alternatively, you can email hampers@cheshiresmokehouse.co.uk with your details, and they will quickly respond.

If thinking about Christmas is not yet for you, there’s plenty to appeal to your taste buds and there’s always the opportunity (Mondays excluded) to pop into their gastronomic café.

Have fun!

The Yanks Are Here!

In the months before D-Day and the invasion of Europe in 1944, there were plenty of American troops stationed in and around Alderley Edge From 1942 onwards, around one and a half million US troops passed through the UK on their way to combat in Europe and elsewhere – and many were stationed in this country, especially in the months before and after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Throughout our nation, North Dakota farm boys, Brooklyn cab drivers, Kansas City clerks, Montana ranch-hands, and many other young American men, experienced a rapid and often baffling crash-course in the strange ways of what they must have regarded as a small, damp island off the coast of Europe.

Most of the time, US servicemen were wholeheartedly welcomed by local communities – especially by young ladies who fell for the whip-smart uniforms of their American visitors – though much put-upon British troops, feeling shouldered to the side-lines on account of their rather less flattering and itchy battledress uniforms, tended to mutter darkly that the Yanks were “over-paid, over-sexed and over here.”

US troops throughout the North West The North West had its fair share of American troops stationed in the locality, not least because of the presence of Burtonwood airfield, near

Warrington. From 1942 onwards, this was a principal conduit into the UK for troops and supplies from the USA – in fact it was the largest airfield in Europe during the Second World War, containing extensive USAAF (United States Army Air Force) personnel and aircraft maintenance facilities – and by the end of the War 18,000 servicemen were stationed there.

Even closer to home, there were US military camps at Middlewich and Northwich, Sandbach and Nantwich, as well as at Stockport, Poynton, Altrincham, Lymm and Macclesfield.

‘Blood & Guts’ Patton has a pint at the Royal George Knutsford was particularly famous for its American military presence - on account of the arrival, early in 1942, of the US Third Army.

Its Commander, General George ‘Blood & Guts’ Patton, set up his HQ at nearby Peover Hall, and many of his troops were based at Toft Camp nearby. During his time at Peover, Patton enjoyed visiting many of the local pubs in Peover, Knutsford, and Mobberley - including Knutsford’s Royal George Hotel – and Patton famously lunched at The Bells of Peover with General Dwight Eisenhower, who was Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and later became the 34th President of the United States.

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Alderley Edge had its own American troop presence, with the 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne) stationed in the village. The 503rd would have acted as pathfinders and organisers of troops as they landed on the beaches of Normandy, often under heavy fire. For these, and other acts of bravery in Europe, the entire Battalion was awarded its first Meritorious Unit Commendation, an award which is presented to a military command which is deemed to have displayed ‘exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions’.

Hosting Cranage-based American flyers The 503rd Military Battalion in Alderley Edge hosted members of 14 Liaison Squadron USAAF, which was stationed at RAF Cranage (also known as ‘RAF Byley’) near Northwich, a large airfield which has long since disappeared under the plough. The 14th Liaison Squadron was not involved directly in combat duties – instead, it flew civilian aircraft, using them for courier duties and as aerial taxis to ferry top-brass military personnel to where they were needed throughout the UK. They had a range of light aircraft, good and bad – the most notorious being the Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, variously known as ‘the Useless 78’ or ‘Rhapsody in Glue!’

US service personnel were billeted throughout the village – in flats on London Road, at College Flats (now the Merlin pub on the main road to Wilmslow), and in various big houses on The Edge. All recollections garnered from local people - who would have been children at the time - report unanimously that, to a man, American servicemen were polite, charming, and exceptionally generous with gifts of US Army-issue foodstuffs (much valued by a ration-strapped nation), as well as all-important chewing-gum, chocolate and nylons!

John Wallace is a local writer and historian, with a particular interest in US troops in Cheshire during World War 2. If you have any information that you think might be of interest, please contact him at: noffin@aol.com

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

Monday Songs and Rhymes. 9.30am and 10.15am Wilmslow Methodist Church. Share all the favourite songs with the child in your care, refreshments and play area available. Drop in sessions, £1 per session

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060.

Contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm)

Baby Massage 1.30pm Wilmslow Methodist church. For babies 8 weeks+ and their carers. £5 per session, including refreshments.

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am Term time only. Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382 Under 5’s Story Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060

Tuesday

For information and to book in, please contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm) Thursday Tots 2-4pm Term time only, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For pre-school children and parents/ carers. £1.50 per family. Contact thursdaytots@ hotmail.co.uk, or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

Friday

The Creation Station – various morning sessions Dean Row Village Hall. Art and craft classes for babies and pre-schoolers with none of the mess at home! £6 per session, contact jannthorpe@thecreationstation.co.uk

Friday Tots 10-11.30am Term time only, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Church Hall, Chapel Road. Contact Susan Moran on 01625 585166.

Baby Sensory 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm St Johns Church Hall, Knutsford Rd. To book, call Becky on 07503547083 or email eastcheshire@babysensory.co.uk

Jabberjacks various times Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane. 9.30am for 15 months to 2 years old. 10.15am for 2 to 4 years old.

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 10-10.30am Term time only. Alderley Edge Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Contact 01625 374030.

See more at www.jabberjacks.co.uk/ locations/jabberjacks-wilmslow, or call Sue on 01625540999/07763190341

Wednesday Coffee, cake and craft/Tiddlywinks 10am-12 noon Wilmslow Methodist Church. Coffees, hot chocolates and cakes with play area for little ones. Prices from 50p to £1.50. Contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm) WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am Term time only. Alderley Edge Scout Hut, Talbot Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

Mums, Dads and Tots 1.30 to 3pm Term time only. St Benedict’s Church Hall, Hall Road, Handforth. Lots of toys for under 5’s, come along for a cuppa. Contact Jo on 07762 494843.

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WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10.30-11.30am All year round. Pownall Hall School, Carrwood. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

Moo Music 10-10.40am Wilmslow Library. Great fun for children and parents/ carers. For more information and to book your place, call 07837345253 or email lucy@moo-music.co.uk

Sunday

Messy Church 4pm onwards First Sunday of every month, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For more information please contact messychurchwilmslow@hotmail.com or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

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Our paint finishes can be block colour, distressed, ‘in vogue’ shabby chic, or any finish you want.

You pick your colour and finish and we complete a bespoke service which gives each piece a new lease of life. If you have an inherited piece, or furniture that fits your space, why not have it uplifted in our workroom?

We can offer a quality painting service to update your kitchen cupboards.

We also sell shabby chic home accessories, such as lighting (including chandeliers), mirrors, cushions and gifts. New and returning visitors to our showroom here at Goyt Mill always use the same two phrases….”Aladdin’s Cave” and “Treasure Trove”.

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Inside Guide Thursday 6 October 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. More info at www.thursdaygroup.co.uk, ring Mike on 07860 396286, or just come along.

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

Saturday 8 October Wilmslow Library presents How to Defeat Stress and Increase Your Mental Wellbeing with local author and coach Rob Hamilton. In this free workshop local author, performance and life enhancement coach Rob Hamilton will be sharing life strategies that can help you live a happier, stress-free life! Free of Charge Booking Essential 01625 374060. wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk

A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during October & November Sat 8 to Sat 15 October Wilmslow Green Room presents Arthur Miller’s The Price, directed by Mark Jephcott. Tickets from The Box Office 01625 540933 or booked via the Green Room website at www.wgrsoc.org.uk Wilmslow Green Room

Monday 10 October The 2016 Transition Wilmslow Lecture. Keeping Money Local - What Can Councils Do? If you are interested in a different look to the economy – using your money locally, to support local suppliers in local businesses, or keen on the Artisan Market and Shop Local, then this is for you! A talk by Derek Whyte, Assistant Chief Executive at Preston City Council, exploring the idea of Local Procurement for a Local Economy. Suggested £2 donation includes tea/coffee and cake.

Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow 10am

Friends Meeting House, 1a Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD7pm for 7.30pm

Saturday 8 October

Tuesday 11 October

Food Foraging - a fun event in Wilmslow with James Wild from totallywilduk.co.uk Discover foods you can flavour your gin with, make tea with, flowers you can decorate your cakes with and try out some delicious hedgerow brews. Come dressed for the weather. £20 per adult, children free! Sign up at bit.ly/1t2KANS (no fee)

E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – AGM with Guest Speaker from National Trust St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 2pm

Church Hall car park, The Carrs, Wilmslow SK9 4AA 10am

Saturday 8 October Northern Chamber Orchestra ‘Dazzling Spirit’ with Chloe Hanslip, violin. Tickets £18/£14; £7 students; 18s and under free. From NCO Box Office 0161 247 2220; Macclesfield VIC, Town Hall 01625 378123; Silk Museum Shop, Heritage Centre or on the door. www.ncorch.o.uk Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield 7.30pm

Saturday 8 October The Laurence Singers Annual Autumn Concert . All That Jazz! With the John Rotherham Trio. Tickets £9 (£8 conc.) call 0161 439 4293, 0161 928 2769 or email enquiries@thelaurencesingers.co.uk Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Tuesday 11 October Wilmslow Decorative and Fine Arts Society. ‘Gilding the Lily – The Gardens of Florence’ by Steven Desmond.

New members and guests are made welcome. Visit www.wilmslowdfas.org.uk or email the membership secretary pat.mullineux@tiscali.co.uk Wilmslow Parish Hall, Chancel Lane 7.30pm

Tuesday 11 October Free Morris Dancing taster session for beginners with Adlington Morris Men – more information at www.adlingtonmorrismen.com 8.30pm to 10pm 1st Woodford Scout Hut, off Moor Lane, Woodford, SK7 1PW

Wednesday 12 October Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

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Wednesday 19 October

This month Wilmslow Historical Society’s lecture is entitled “Sanctuary from the Trenches – Dunham Massey in the Great War”. Barbara Foster, a volunteer at the Hall talks about its recent transformation into Stamford Hospital. Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Tel 01625 529178. St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Cliff Road, Wilmslow 7.15pm

The Wilmslow Civic Trust - Development Plans for Manchester Airport by Anna Russell, Head of Communications at the Airport. Refreshments will be served, and there will be time for questions. Members free; non members are very welcome; £2 at the door.

Enquiries 01625 526547

Thursday 13 October

Saturday 22 October

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society. Fascinating Fungi, by Jeanette Maddy. A prelude to the Field Trip on 23 October, come and see what to look for. Visitors welcome £4. Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Cheshire Sinfonia. Beautiful Music in Bramhall. Mozart: Magic Flute Overture. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto K.191 (Soloist: Alex Cane). Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Conductor: Peter Stallworthy. Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18) To reserve tickets in advance please call: 07967 852986, or at the door.

Saturday 15 October

St Michael’s Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall SK7 2PG 7.30pm

Capriccio: In The Mood for Music. Local vocal ensemble, Capriccio, presents a concert of varied music, from Classical to Modern and all points in between, led by conductor, David Walsh, and accompanied by Tim Walker. All proceeds will go to the Vision Project which aims to improve access and family facilities at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Tickets: £10, Under 18s free. Available from the Church Office on 01625 528892, mobile 07980 291993 or on the door

Wednesday 26 October Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane 7.30pm

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Monday 17 October

Wilmslow U3A. Pete Turner - Through the Eyes of a Magician.

East Cheshire Alpine Garden Society. Jo Walker: Travelling with the Alpine Garden Society in New Zealand. Visitors £4. Wilmslow Preparatory School 7 for 7.30pm

Monday 17 October Wilmslow Wells for Africa, AGM. Do come and hear about the transforming work that can be done. Light refreshments will be served. Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow 8pm

Wednesday 19 October Wilmslow Guild Flower Club – Art for Art’s Sake’ with Mark Entwistle. Contact Ros Heywood on 01625 529467 or visit www.nafascheshire.org.uk Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street 1.45pm

Wednesday 19 October Lunchtime Concert with Helen Lacey/soprano and Peter Edge/baritone. Admission by programme £5, light lunches available from 12noon, concert commences at 1pm. Further information from 01625 586713.

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United Reformed Church schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR 2.30pm

Thursday 27 October E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘The Winged Messenger’. Speaker Nigel Linge St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Saturday 29 October Bollington Chamber Concert. The Atari String Trio consists of Catherine Yates and Gina McCormack, formerly of the Sorrell Quartet, with Nicholas Trygstad, principle cellist of the Halle. They will be playing Dohnanyi, Francaix and Mozart, a very exciting programme.

Tickets £15. Phone 01625 576402, or 01625 574435, or email chamberconcerts@bollingtonartscentre.co.uk Online booking www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/ chamberconcerts Bollington Arts Centre 8pm

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Tuesday 8 November

Tea Dance - relax and dance to the sounds of the 30s, 40s and 50s (period dress optional) with your host GI Jive. Mixture of dances from Ballroom to Latin and Jive and other fun dances. Raffle, cakes and licensed bar. Tickets £6, proceeds to the Royal British Legion.

Contact Di 01625 585600 or Mary 01625 585038

Wilmslow Decorative and Fine Arts Society. ‘Tennis, Cricket and Football from the Medieval Tournaments to the 19th Century’ by Robert Gowland. New members and guests are made welcome Visit www.wilmslowdfas.org.uk or email the membership secretary pat.mullineux@tiscali.co.uk

The Festival Hall, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7HR 2pm to5pm

Wilmslow Parish Hall, Chancel Lane 7.30pm

Thursday 3 November Wilmslow Wells for Africa Souperday. A choice of four delicious soups served with bread, all home made, plus a hot drink are included in the entry price. You can also choose to buy from a wonderful array of cakes.

Preserves, textiles etc. can also be bought. All the money taken goes to our charity to help provide clean, more reliable sources of water in rural Africa, enabling lives to be transformed. Admission £4 (children half price) St John’s Church Rooms, 137, Knutsford Road, Wilmslow 11am to 2pm

Thursday 3 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. More info at www.thursdaygroup.co.uk, ring Mike on 07860 396286 or just come along.

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

Saturday 5 November Northern Chamber Orchestra ‘Flute Fireworks’ with Adam Walker, flute. Tickets £18/£14; £7 students; 18s and under free. From NCO Box Office 0161 247 2220; Macclesfield VIC, Town Hall 01625 378123; Silk Museum Shop, Heritage Centre or on the door. www.ncorch.o.uk

Tuesday 8 November Free Morris Dancing taster session for beginners with Adlington Morris Men – more information at www.adlingtonmorrismen.com 8.30pm to 10pm 1st Woodford Scout Hut, off Moor Lane, Woodford, SK7 1PW

Tues 8 to Sat 12 November Alderley & Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company presents White Christmas. Tickets start at £10, group rates available. Info and tickets from 07780 525854 or email awmtc.email@gmail.com.

Evans Theatre, Wilmslow

Wednesday 9 November 2.00pm Craft and Chatter. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

Wednesday 9 November Wilmslow Historical Society welcomes back Geoff Scargill. His presentation is entitled “Miracle in Manchester – Sir John Barbirolli and the Halle”. Geoff has a wealth of anecdotes and will be playing some original recordings. Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Tel: 01625 529178.

St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Cliff Road, Wilmslow 7.15pm

Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield 7.30pm

Thursday 10 November

Mon 7 to Sat 12 November

Wilmslow Guild Specialist Lecture – Christianity & Science, Friend or Foe? Tickets £8, last date for purchase is 7 days before the event. For more information visit www.wilmslowguild.org

Poynton Players present The Vicar of Dibley by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter. Stage adaptation from the original TV series. Tickets Mon £7.50, Tues to Sat £8.50. www.poyntonplayers.co. Booking line 0333 666 3366

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street 7.30 to 9.30pm

Poynton Players, George’s Road West, Poynton

Thursday 10 November

Tuesday 8 November

Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society. Shropshire Wildlife by Jim Almond. A look at the varied life of this county. Visitors welcome £4. Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387

E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘Remembering Our Fallen Heroes of Christleton’ Speaker David Cummings St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 2pm

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Wednesday 16 November

Saturday 26 November

Lunchtime Concert with Students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester

Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road

Cheshire Sinfonia. Beautiful Music in Bramhall.

Beethoven: Romance No.2 in F major Op. 50 (Soloist: Louise Latham) Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat (Dumbarton Oaks) Beethoven: Mass in C major Op.86 Conductor: Peter Stallworthy Tickets: £12 (Full), £10 (concessions), £3 (under 18). To reserve tickets in advance please call: 07967 852986, or at the door.

Saturday 19 November

St Michael’s Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall SK7 2PG 7.30pm

Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning. All kinds of Christmas craft and gift stalls - Entrance £1 to include refreshments.

Wednesday 30 November

Admission by programme £5, light lunches available from 12noon, concert commences at 1pm Further information from 01625 586713

Dean Row Chapel, Adlington Road, Wilmslow 10.30am to 12 noon

Wilmslow Guild Flower Club – A Cheshire Christmas, with NAFAS National Demonstrator Ian Lloyd (Our Christmas demonstration with wine and mince pies)

Monday 21 November

Contact Ros Heywood on 01625 529467 or visit www.nafascheshire.org.uk

East Cheshire Alpine Garden Society. Rick Lambert: Glaciers and Alpine Plants Visitors £4 Wilmslow Preparatory School 7 for 7.30pm

Wednesday 23 November Craft and Chatter. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

Weds 23 to Sat 26 November Woodford Players present Gaslight, by Patrick Hamilton - a Victorian psychological thriller. Bella Manningham is slowly being driven insane, but by whom and for what reason? This compelling and sometimes eerie play follows Bella’s sinking into despair, self doubt and near insanity until help appears…Tickets from TicketSource via the Woodford Players website with no booking fee or by phone 0333 666 3366 (fee charged) Woodford Community Centre

Thursday 24 November E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘If you go down to the woods today’. Speaker David Taylor St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Friday 25 November Wilmslow Guild Specialist Lecture – Kangchenjunga: The Untrodden Peak, with Robin Ashcroft. Tickets £8, last date for purchase is 7 days before the event. For more information visit www.wilmslowguild.org Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street 7.30 to 9.30pm

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Useful Numbers Alderley Edge Churches Methodist Church

Police (non-emergency) 01625 873407/583337

Methodist Church Office

01625 586713

St Mary’s Church with Birtles

01625 585440

St Philip’s Church (Vicarage)

01625 583249

St Philip’s Parish Office St Pius X Church

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Post Offices Alderley Edge Post Office

01625 599655

01625 581477

Handforth Post Office

01625 522946

01625 582386

Wilmslow Post Office

01625 524036

Wilmslow Churches Methodist Church, Wilmslow

01625 528892

St Ann’s C of E Church

01625 520309

St Bartholomew’s Parish Church

01625 520309

Alderley Edge Schools Alderley Edge Pre-School Playgroup

01625 599300

The Ryleys School

01625 583241 01625 383262

St Chad’s Handforth

01625 532145

Alderley Edge Primary School

St John’s Lindow

01625 583251

Nether Alderley Primary School

01625 583282

St Mary’s Methodist Handforth

01625 528892

Mottram St Andrew Primary

01625 829035

St Teresa’s RC Church

01625 523384

St Benedict’s RC Church

01625 522776

Alderley Edge School for Girls

01625 583028

Wilmslow United Reformed Church

01625 532600

Wilmslow Schools

Quaker Meeting House

07974 997798

Ashdene Primary

Dean Row Unitarian Chapel

01625 403509

Dean Oaks Primary

01625 383333

Gorsey Bank Primary

01625 383020

Doctors/Medical Centres

01625 383232

Alderley Edge Medical Practice

01625 584545

Lacey Green Primary

01625 525157

Wilmslow Health Centre

01625 548555

Lindow Primary

01625 582555

Handforth Health Centre

01625 529421

Kenmore Medical Centre

01625 532244

Hulme Hall Medical Group

0161 426 5844

Fire Service (non-emergency) Wilmslow Fire Station

01625 524066

Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital

01625 421000

NHS Non-Emergency

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Leisure Centres

Pownall Hall School

01625 523141

St Anne’s Fulshaw

01625 523536

St Benedicts Catholic Primary

01625 520207

Styal Primary

01625 383253

Wilmslow Grange Primary

01625 526566

Wilmslow High School

01625 526191

Wilmslow Preparatory School

01625 524246

Travel

Wilmslow Leisure Centre

01625 533789

Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 615602

Libraries

Bus Information

0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport

0161 489 3000

Alderley Edge Library

01625 374030

Handforth Library

01625 378 272

Utilities

Macclesfield Library

01625 615602

Electricity – Power Loss

Wilmslow Library

01625 374060

Gas – Emergency

Local Government E. Cheshire Council Info Services

0300 1235500

Macclesfield Borough Neighbourhood Wardens

0300 125 5020 option 4

Train Information

0800 195 4141 0800 111 999

Water Mains

0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline

0845 988 1188

01625 504791

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Classified Index

HEALTH AND FITNESS Jules Hardman Pilates

ACCOUNTANTS Nolan James Chartered Accountants

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BATHROOMS Dave Beal

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BUILDERS JS Services S.P. Lee & Co

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Wilmslow Carpet & Upholstery Care

14

CHRISTMAS CARDS Christmas card shop, Wilmslow Library

30 5 36

EDUCATION & TUITION Andrea Munro Ladybarn House School

7 10

ELECTRICIANS G. P. Green Ltd Maddocks

39 40

ESTATE AGENTS Mosley Jarman

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FURNITURE Uniquely Chic

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GARAGE DOORS Carrington Doors

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OVEN CLEANING Stockport Oven Cleaning

16

PLUMBING & HEATING ASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing G.P.Green Ltd

44 39

PUBS & RESTAURANTS 21 27 19 & 49 40

SOFT FURNISHINGS The Hemming Room

34 50 Inside Front 18

DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

More Than Loft Ladders

Falcon Security 48

DENTAL CLINICS Trinity House Dental Care

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LOFT LADDERS

SECURITY

DELICATESSENS The Cheshire Smokehouse

20

KITCHENS

32

DECORATORS Andy Pritchard Philip Unsworth Spring Decorating Steve White

25

INTERIOR DESIGN

The Carters Arms The Coach & Four Tom Yam

CLEANING Wild About Cleaning

Park House B&B

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CHRISTMAS TREES Ivy Cottage Tree Farm

36 44

Matt Finish 23 32 35 43

CARPETS & FLOORING Linney Cooper

Garageflex F.T.W Services

Brook Farm Interiors 34

CARE HOMES & SERVICES Adlington Manor Alice Chilton In-Home Care Tattenhall Retirement Village The Belvedere

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

HOTELS 31 13

CAR REPAIRS Scratches & Scrapes

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SOLICITORS Slater & Gordon

24

STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS The Stair Shop

16

TREE SERVICES LTS Treework Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services

42 13

WINDOWS CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS The Window Repair Centre

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