Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Issue 58

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inside wilmslow & alderley edge 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 p24 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. As more come on board, we can add extra pages of editorial, so the good news is there’s now even more to read. Enjoy!

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Wilmslow Then & Now Wilmslow Art Trail The Vicarage Holmes Chapel inside people simply books book club choice Knutsford Litfest Tatton Park Foodie Festival Diary of a Geeky Knitter Crossword & sudoku 50 years of memorable walks explore eastern canada the Walk In Touch the late show parkin recipe Just 4 Kids Children’s Activities INSIDE Guide Puzzle Solutions Useful numbers Classified index

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wilmslow then... ...and now In the 1930s a new road was planned between Wilmslow and Knutsford, leaving the town via Moor Lane, which was then extremely rural and surrounded by farmland. Wilmslow residents interviewed by the Historical Society during the 1980s remembered this area between the wars as a place where cows were milked, smallholdings were common and goods were transported by pony and trap. Anticipating the new road would bring business and further development, the brewer Boddingtons planned to take advantage of what would become a prominent location by building a flagship pub at great expense. It was designed with input from the Boddington family themselves, who owned much land in Wilmslow. This unusual photograph from 1937 shows the newly-built Rifleman’s Arms standing alongside its predecessor of the same name, prior to the older pub being demolished. The road scheme was cancelled when war broke out in 1939, leaving the Rifleman’s Arms isolated and without a customer base, but subsequent post-war housing developments in the area created a thriving community around it. In 2017, with the pub

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trade in decline, the Rifleman’s Arms closed for business and plans were approved to replace it with eight mews houses.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection

by Jon Armstrong > Wilmslow Historical Society

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.”

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

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.”

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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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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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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Contact her on: gailashton@btinternet.com

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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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simply books

book club choice

Hannah Kent’s debut novel Burial Rites – a book inspired by events surrounding the celebrated trial and execution of a young woman in late nineteenth century Iceland – was an award-winning international bestseller. She has a wonderful talent for taking fragments of historical facts and breathing life into them through her fiction.

For her new book, The Good People, we are in rural Ireland in 1825. As with her first book the author takes inspiration from true events – in this case the trial of ‘an old woman of very advanced age’ for wilful infanticide.

This is one of several recorded cases of death and injury suffered as a consequence of trying to ‘put the fairy’ out a child who has come to be seen as a ‘changeling’ from the ‘fairy world’ of ‘the good people’.

Mourning the death of her husband and daughter Nora hears rumours that her four-year old son Micheal can no longer speak or walk – people are saying he is a ‘changeling’, bringing bad luck to the valley.

In desperation Nora seeks a cure from the local ‘keener’ or ‘handy woman’ – and is soon set on a course which will bring her into conflict with the Catholic Church and her own community.

Hannah Kent has an uncanny ear for the lilt and intonation of the villagers’ conversation and gives us a fascinating and compelling picture of a community torn between on the one hand the folklore of a traditional belief in ‘the fairy world’, and on the other the authority of the Priest and the Church. Beautifully written – a book to immerse yourself in!

The Underground Railway by Colson Whitehead tells the story of one woman’s perilous journey of escape from slavery set in pre-Civil War America. Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia, an existence made even more hellish by her status as an outcast among her fellow Africans. Approaching womanhood – where ever greater pain and danger threatens – she encounters Caesar, a slave recently arrived from Virginia. Caesar tells her about the ‘underground railway’ and she takes the momentous decision to accompany him on his journey to the North. A harrowing, engrossing story - and a very timely examination of the dark side of American history.

Simply Books 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm Andrew Cant www.simplybooks.info

And for the children…Big Brown Bear’s New Cave by Yuval Zommer is a delightful new picture book. Brown Bear’s new cave just doesn’t feel like home, so he fills it with all kinds of STUFF. Soon there is SO much stuff there is no room to stretch or scratch or do any of the things that Big Brown Bears generally like to do. And there is definitely no room for his friends to come and visit. Something’s got to give! A funny story with a heart-warming message about the value of friendship!

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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

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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

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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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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quick crossword Across 7. Camisole (6) 8. Inhabit (6) 9. Talon (4) 10. Kin (8) 11. Plod (7) 13. Prophetess (5) 15. Booth (5) 17. Squad (7) 20. Secluded (8) 21. NĂŠe (4) 22. Status Quo (2,2,2) 23. Casket (6)

down 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)

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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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.

Produced in association with INSIDE Magazines

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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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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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by Kristina Hulme travelbydesigngroup.com

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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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.

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RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTO AND MUCH, MUCH MORe...

After a very successful season last year, with sell-out performances, the Alderley Edge Orchestra is ready for an exciting programme of concerts ahead. The 2017 - 2018 season will feature a variety of excellent conductors and soloists, bringing new repertoire and new interpretations of well-loved pieces.

The next concert, in November, starts with a Rossini overture from the comic opera The Barber of Seville.

This is a tuneful, lively romp which will get your fingers tapping and your feet dancing. It is followed by the very popular Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2, played by young soloist Joshua Kelly. Rachmaninov was a Romantic who said, “I compose music because I must give expression to my feelings” and this is well exemplified in this concerto with its brooding melancholy and yearning, interspersed with outbursts of fierce emotion. At its first performance in 1901, it gained immediate success and has never lost its popularity. Many film directors have tapped into its emotional heft and some of you will recognise the music from films such as David Lean’s Brief Encounter, the 1946 Garbo film, Grand Hotel and Clint Eastwood’s 2010 film, Hereafter.

The conductor will be Richard Howarth who says, “The orchestra must be applauded for taking on new ideas for repertoire and this concert will include a rarity in the concert hall, Massenet’s Scenes Pittoresques. The four movements offer wonderfully tuneful music, but it is the third movement, Angelus which offers the deepest experience with its hymn-like tune underpinned by rich orchestral textures.”

The final item in the programme is a well-known favourite, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, showing all the passion and drama of Spanish dance and featuring the orchestra’s leader, Shahla Armitage. RimskyKorsakov said, “it was my intention that the Capriccio should glitter with the virtuosity of its orchestral colour and vivid brilliance,” and the Alderley Edge Orchestra will not disappoint!

The concert will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 18 November in the Methodist Church in Alderley Edge, SK9 7DU. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £1 for under eighteens. Tickets will be available on the door or can be bought in advance from www.aeorchestra.org.uk or on the ticket hotline 01625 581321.

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.

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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.

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THEATRE LOVERS The Theatre Club of Wilmslow Guild organises close to 50 theatre visits a year for its enthusiastic members.

From pick-up points in Wilmslow and Alderley Edge, they travel by comfortable coach to venues as far afield as Malvern in the south to Keswick in the north, though most visits are closer to home – such as the Royal Exchange in Manchester, the Crucible in Sheffield, the Everyman in Liverpool, and Theatr Clwyd in Mold.

Every two months members are sent details of planned visits, with a wide range of offerings – dramas, comedies, musicals, and ballet, with occasional visits to National Theatre live screenings. There is also an annual social event, where a speaker from the world of theatre gives a talk on what goes on behind the scenes.

Anyone can join, by contacting the Wilmslow Guild, either through the Guild website (wilmslowguild.org) or by phone - 01625 523903

TAI CHI This is a rallying call to all those who know and practice the Tai Chi Form.

We meet every Sunday morning (weather permitting) at 10.30am at the Cricket Ground outside Wilmslow Leisure Centre (near the trees and pond).

We repeat the form 4 times taking approximately 1 hour - you can join in at any time.

No Tuition - Free of Charge - No Parking Charges.

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

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

Ingredients ■■ 100g butter ■■ 100g soft brown sugar ■■ 100g treacle ■■ 100g golden syrup ■■ 225g plain flour ■■ ½ tsp mixed spice ■■ ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ■■ ¼ tsp salt ■■ 1 egg ■■ 200g oatmeal ■■ 140ml milk

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

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.

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

Monday

Thursday

Songs and Rhymes. 9.30am and 10.15am drop in sessions Share traditional and modern rhymes with the child in your care.

Refreshments and play area available. £1 donation appreciated

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

Please call the church office 01625 528892 for information.

Wilmslow Methodist Church.

Baby Massage 1.30pm At Wilmslow Methodist church for babies 8 weeks plus. £5 per session, including refreshments.

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am 18 months – 4 years Term time only. Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road. £6 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.

Under 5’s Story Time 2.30-3pm Term time only. Handforth Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 378272

Tuesday 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.

Under 5’s Rhyme time 11-11.30am Term time only. Handforth Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 378272

Wednesday Tiddlywinks Mini Church 10am Story, songs and craft for under 5’s. £1 donation appreciated.

Refreshments and play area available.

Please call the church office 01625 528892 for information.

Wilmslow Methodist Church.

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am 18 months – 4 years Term time only. Alderley Edge Scout Hut. Talbot Road. £6 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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Please call the church office 01625 528892 or make an enquiry online to book a place www.wilmslowmethodists.org.uk 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 Friday Tots 10-11.30am Term time only, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Church Hall, Chapel Road. Contact Susan Moran on 01625 585166.

Baby Rhyme Time 2.15-2.45pm, Alderley Edge Library.

This is for babies aged under 1 who are not walking. Sessions run throughout the year. There is no requirement to book a place and the sessions are free.

Saturday WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 9.30-10.30 for 18 months to 2 ½ years. 10.45 - 11.45 for 2 ½ to 4 year olds. All year round. Gorsey Bank Primary School, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow SK9 5NQ (outdoors on grass) £6 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

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.

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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selected events in your area

Tues 3 to Sat 7 October

Saturday 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

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

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

Thursday 5 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.

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

Thursday 5 October Wilmslow Wells for Africa Bridge Drive You are invited to an entertaining afternoon of Bridge during which you will be served a delicious afternoon tea. For more details and to reserve a table contact Jenny Gibbs 01625 523875 or go to our website: www.wilmslowwells.org to download a reservation form. The cost is £30 per table. All monies taken go directly to provide sources of clean water to rural African communities.

Morley Green Club, Mobberley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NT 1.30pm to 4.30pm

FRIDAY 6 October Oscar’s Extravorganza The Beautiful Baroque with organist Philip Underwood FRCO Admission Free – retiring collection. Each recital will last approximately 30-40 mins.

St Bartholomew’s Church Wilmslow at 1.15pm

Sat 7 to Sat 14 October Wilmslow Green Room Theatre presents Kafka’s Dick by Alan Bennett. To book tickets, call 01625 540933 or www.wgrsoc.org.uk Enquiries: mail@wgrsoc.org.uk Wilmslow Green Room, 85 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow

Monday 9 October Wilmslow Wells for Africa You are warmly invited to our AGM, when we will welcome Ian Sanderson to talk about the work of Afrinspire, in Uganda.

We have partnered them in a number of projects including the building of water tanks. Do come and hear more about their work and how the money raised is used in bringing clean, safe water in this and other ways to communities in rural Africa.

Light refreshments will be served.

Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5AR 7.30pm

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER The Arts Society Wilmslow (formerly NADFAS) Undressing Antiques. The state of the antiques market and what future generations will be buying, by Mark Hill, author and TV Antiques Roadshow expert.

Parish hall, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 4AA 7.30pm

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

Wednesday 11 October Wilmslow Historical Society. In his illustrated talk on The Roman Invasion of Britain. Michael Tunnicliffe will explore the motives behind Claudius’ decision to invade Britain in AD 43 and the varying responses of the British tribes. He will examine the evidence from history and archaeology for this crucial period. Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Tel: 01625 529178.

St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA 7.15pm for 7.45pm

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Saturday 21 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

St George’s Singers 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 Athene which 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

Sunday 15 October Wilmslow Guild Bird Watching Group Field Trip to Spurn Point Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire.

We are an enthusiastic group based at Wilmslow Guild. We welcome new members - little or no knowledge of birding is required as our established members will be more than happy to help you.

Find out more at www.wgbwcopy.wikidot.com/wgbg

Wednesday 18 October Lunchtime Concert Edward Robinson/baritone, Dennis Tjiok/piano Admission by programme £5. Light lunches available from 12 noon Alderley Edge Methodist Church 1pm

Wednesday 18 October Wilmslow Civic Trust Presentation by Cheshire Constabulary - Police and Community Engagement; what this means for the people of Wilmslow.

Refreshments which will be served before the talk starts and the meeting is open to all; non- members are very welcome, £2 on the door. Any enquiries phone 01625 526547.

Wilmslow Library, 7.30pm

Saturday 21 October Learn more about Quakers An opportunity to find out about Quakers in Wilmslow, past and present, what they/we do, and why. Includes a panel presentation and opportunity for questions and sharing thoughts. Starting with coffee at 10.30am (first session at 11am), ending with a cup of tea at 3.30pm with a simple lunch provided. Bookstall too. Come for part or all. Entrance is free. More details from Frances Hill 01625 537087 Wilmslow Quaker Meeting House, Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD. Childcare available by arrangement.

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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

Thursday 26 October Wilmslow Wells for Africa Souperday A choice of four delicious soups served with bread, all homemade, plus a hot drink. All are included in the entry price of £4 (children half price). You can also choose to buy from a wonderful array of cakes as well as preserves, textiles etc.

The cost of providing clean water for one person in rural Africa is often less than £4. So one bowl of soup means one person would be able to have clean water.

St John’s Church Rooms, Knutsford Road, Wilmslow SK9 6EL 11am to 2pm

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 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

Sunday 29 October

Wednesday 8 November

Tea Dance A mixture of dancing from ballroom to jive including fun dances. Music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Raffle and licensed bar. Feel free to come in period dress. Tickets £6 to include tea and cake. Proceeds to The Poppy Appeal. Tel: Diana 01625 585600 or Pauline 01625 583729 The Festival Hall, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7HR 2pm to 5pm

Wilmslow Historical Society Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead will be presenting on The Legend and Legacy of Florence Nightingale examining how much of the romantic image is based on fact and how much is legend. She will also look at the legacy “the lady of the lamp” left to our modern world. Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Tel: 01625 529178.

St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA 7.15pm for 7.45pm

Sunday 29 October Lindow Singers Concert Opera Choruses from Nabucco, Lohengrin, Il Trovatore, Madame Butterfly, Eugene Onegin and William Tell with soloists from the RNCM. Tickets £10, Concessions £8.

Available from Tel: 01625 611124, from choir members or at the door on the night.

St Bartholomew’s Church, Cliff Rd, Wilmslow SK9 4AA. 4pm

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

Friday 3 November Oscar’s Extravorganza Between the Lines with Organist Philip Underwood FRCO Admission Free – retiring Collection Each recital will last approximately 30-40 mins St Bartholomew’s Church Wilmslow at 1.15pm For future local and national organ concerts see www.organrecitals.com

Saturday 4 November A mushroom foraging day Transition Wilmslow invites you to take part in a mushroom foraging day. Meet 11am The Carrs Car Park, WIlmslow, finish 3pm after an open air meal of freshly cooked fungi with the one and only James Wood, expert forager, of totallywilduk.

Learn what not to pick and how to identify edible fungi.

Tickets £25. Accompanied children under 18 no charge.

Book on line at Eventbrite (no fee)

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

TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER The Arts Society Wilmslow (formerly NADFAS) The art of Piero della Francesca. Revisiting the work of this enigmatic painter, who encapsulated the harmony of man and his world, a perfect fusion of light and logic. A lecture by Shirley Smith, Italian and northern renaissance specialist.

Parish hall, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 4AA, 7.30pm

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 Lunchtime Concert Students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester Admission by programme £5. Light lunches available from 12 noon Alderley Edge Methodist Church 1pm

Saturday 18 November 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

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Wednesday 23 November

Saturday 25 November

Wilmslow U3A Family Secrets with Caroline Melliar-Smith. A charge of £1 is made for each meeting which includes a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit.

URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

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

Friday 24 November The 2nd Annual Transition Wilmslow Lecture.

This is a great opportunity to hear Professor Chris Baines, talking about wildlife gardening and urban greening. He is an award-winning writer and broadcaster, and has been a highprofile champion of urban ecology, wildlife gardening and the importance of green infrastructure for more than 40 years. £8 entry. Booking via The Wilmslow Guild.

Wilmslow Guild, Bourne St, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD

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

Saturday 25 November A Brief History of Christmas with Green Matthews A festive romp through 600 years of Christmas, with music, songs and carols. Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending in the 20th century, this is a whistle-stop tour of the origins of our festivities, featuring acclaimed musicians, unusual instruments and trademark wit and humour. The event is followed by a festive tea, provided by the Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage. £10, £8 (Friends), please buy your ticket in person from the Old Sunday School shop or telephone 01625 613210.

The Old Sunday School, Macclesfield 1pm to 3pm

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Local Government 01625 873407/583337 01625 586713 01625 585440 01625 583249 01625 581477 01625 582386

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classified index ACCOUNTANTS

DELICATESSENS

Nolan James Chartered Accountants 24

The Cheshire Smokehouse

TCG Chartered Accountants

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ADULT DANCE CLASSES Hartland School of Dance

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BATHROOMS Dave Beal

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Halliwell Jones

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Britannia Car Finance

PLASTERING Dave Beal

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Westgate Dental Practice

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Stefan Mihov

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PLUMBING & HEATING

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

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RESTAURANTS Olivers

ELECTRICIANS ESTATE AGENTS

Adlington Manor

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Susan Roberts Body Therapy

Alice Chilton In-Home Care

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Prestbury Beaumont

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The Belvedere

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Alderley Edge Foot Clinic

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CHRISTMAS CARDS The Christmas Card Shop at Wilmslow Library 12

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Albert Road Optician

STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS The Stair Shop

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Thomas Ferns

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Inside Front Cover

TRAVEL 29

TREE SERVICES Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services 18

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WILLS East Cheshire Wills

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WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

OPTICIANS

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Inside Back Cover

Travel by Design

KITCHENS

Riverford Home Delivery

Mosshaselhurst Solicitors

Lynx

HOTELS

More Than Loft Ladders

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TAXIS

ORGANIC FOOD

DECORATORS Steve White

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LOFT LADDERS

CLEANING SERVICES Wild About Cleaning

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HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Greenthumb

The Hemming Room

Slater & Gordon

LAWNCARE

CHRISTMAS TREES Ivy Cottage Tree Farm

Spire Regency

Matt Finish

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SOLICITORS 30

HEALTHCARE

Park House B&B

Falcon Security

SOFT FURNISHINGS Back Cover

GARAGE DOORS

F.T.W Services

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SECURITY 58

HEALTH & WELLBEING

CHIROPODISTS

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Metro Plumb

Ladybarn House Primary School

Abney Court

CARPETS & FLOORING

ASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing

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Carrington Doors

CARE HOMES & SERVICES

Linney Cooper

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Greenbank Preparatory School

Mosley Jarman

CAR LEASING & FINANCE

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C J C Electrical

CAR DEALERSHIP

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

Trinity House Dental Care

EDUCATION & TUTION

BUILDERS JS Services

DENTAL CLINICS

DRAINAGE 58

BOOK SHOPS Simply Books

PATIOS 37

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy2Clear

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The Window Repair Centre

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