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August - September 2010
Bollington & Prestbury
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Welcome to the August-September issue of
Inside Bollington & Prestbury Our walk this issue is very close to home (for Bollington readers anyway!) but we hope you’ll give it a try – it’s a very picturesque ramble and the views from the top of Kerridge Hill are magnificent. Budding performers have a couple of opportunities right on your doorstep – Bollington Festival Music Theatre is looking for young talent to get involved with its next show (page 4). Also check out how you could get a performance opportunity at the same time as raising money for a good cause (page 18). We hope you enjoy our new feature - Manchester Gems. This time we recommend a peaceful interlude at the John Rylands Library for those who take shopping trips to Manchester. We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Day of Pampering competition was Glenys Richards – an article about Glenys and her special day will feature in our October-November magazines. Lunch for two in the Riverford Travelling Field Kitchen was won by David Hoyle. Also, do let us know of any local events that you would like to see in a future issue of Inside Bollington & Prestbury. We hope you enjoy the magazine, but whatever you do, have fun! Garth Aspinall Claire Hawker Co-Editors
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Inside this issue All at Sea in Macclesfield
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Community Noticeboard
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Calling All Divas
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Eating Out
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National Gardens Scheme Update
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Simply Books Book Club Choice
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Building Hope
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Walks in Cheshire
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Manchester Gems
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Sudoku
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Just for Kids
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Crossword
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Inside Guide
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Puzzle Solutions
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Classified Index
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Useful Numbers
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All at Sea in Macclesfield around the house. Her unique seahorses in shades of blue, white and turquoise evoke this underwater world. Other popular marinethemed ceramics include brightly coloured fish and paler sea urchin forms. All Sue’s pieces start as flat sheets of clay that she cuts out and shapes before assembling into the finished piece. “My working process is a bit like dressmaking,” she explains, “but that’s where the analogy ends!” Macclesfield Town Hall in October might seem an unlikely place to find seahorses – but Sue Crossfield’s ocean-inspired ceramics are set to be a key attraction at Art Fair 2010, the region’s premier affordable art fair.
In addition to displaying at Art Fair 2010, Sue has a number of other prestigious venues lined up in the North West this autumn.
After 30 years as a teacher inspiring others, Cheshire-based Sue is fast earning a reputation as an artist in her own right. At a recent exhibition in Exeter, her quirky seahorses sold out after just three days, and she has been working hard to keep up with orders from across the UK and further afield. Sue’s work is inspired by her south coast childhood, where she spent many happy hours splashing in the sea, collecting shells and dipping into rock pools. She admits to still being a compulsive beachcomber, hoarding collections of pebbles, shells and seed heads
Art Fair 2010 will be held at Macclesfield Town Hall between 8 and 16 October, exhibiting a stunning range of paintings, photography, sculpture and ceramics. It is held in aid of East Cheshire Hospice and supported by McCann. Entry is free and opening hours will be 10am – 5pm daily, except Sunday, with extended openings, until 9pm, on Friday and Tuesday. With 85 quality artists exhibiting across a stunning range of paintings, photography, sculpture and ceramics, whatever your budget, whatever your taste, we are confident there will be something for everyone in this exciting art event. More details can be found at www.theartofcaring.org.uk
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Community Noticeboard Do You Love to Perform? Bollington Festival Music Theatre is a unique group for 7-14 year olds. The Music Theatre gives simple but effective staged performances where all or most of the words are sung. There are no auditions to join, everyone gets a friendly welcome, and can take part in an exciting show, in costume, with live musical accompaniment. There’s no sitting around in the dressing room waiting for a cue. Everyone is on stage throughout and therefore fully engaged in rehearsals and the performance. Our 2010-2011 season – our 25th – has an Ancient Greek theme. The Autumn show Labyrinth! is director Donald Judge’s latest musical written especially for the group. A group of children playing at Bollington’s very own Labyrinth on a cold winter’s day suddenly find themselves in a hot climate – and hot water – as they’re transported to the original Labyrinth in Crete, where they face its terrifying inhabitant, the Minotaur. The Spring show Divine Pursuits, by Sarah Dawson and Cecilia McDowall, is a witty retelling of the story of Odysseus. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 2.30 to 4.30pm starting on 12 September at Bollington Arts Centre. Initial sessions are free, with a modest subscription due only when members decide to commit themselves to the show. As part of Bollington Arts Centre, a registered charity, it is non profit making, and run entirely by volunteers. If you’re eager to ‘tread the boards’ and brave enough to face danger and adventure in Ancient Greece, why not come along? For full details, ring 0161 427 2870, or visit www.fun.to/bfmt
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New Classroom for Pott Shrigley Pupils Pupils, teachers, families and church recently celebrated the opening of Pott Shrigley Cof E Primary School’s brand new outdoor classroom. Pupils sang songs and recited specially written prayers for the official opening of the recently completed building. The Cedar wood classroom, which has been built from sustainable wood, compliments its rural setting in the Peak National Park and enjoys enviable views through large French Windows, over a stream and open farmland. It will be the new learning space for Pott Shrigley’s 4 - 7 year olds and their teacher Miss Victoria Rippon. “It’s a historic occasion,” said Mr. Phil Mellen, head teacher for Pott Shrigley Primary. “The main school building is over 200 years old, and this is the first new building on this site in that time.” We hope it will be here to bless children for many years to come.” Ruth McGrath mother of Year 1 pupil Jamie McGrath said, “The old classroom was quite cramped and stuffy, so I can’t wait for Jamie and his sister to start lessons in the new classroom.” Year 2 pupil Jasmine Mugridge described the outdoor classroom, which has a deck and disabled access, as “brilliant,” whilst class teacher Miss Rippon said it was “absolutely gorgeous.”
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Glastonbury Goes Green Now Europe's biggest music festival has been and gone for another year, its founder, Michael Eavis, is building Britain's biggest privately owned solar farm. He is taking advantage of the Government's new, heavily subsidised ‘Clean Energy’ scheme to install a solar photovoltaic system on the roof of the "Mootel" – the barns that are home to the farm's herd while the festival is on. Sunshine is never guaranteed at the festival but that has not deterred him from building the enormous solar roof, which is expected to deliver enough electricity to power about 40 houses. Thanks to the government’s feed-in tariff, under which participants are paid a premium rate for the electricity they produce, Eavis expects to earn about £45,000 a year from the system as well as reducing the farm’s energy bills. The new feed-in tariffs, which all homeowners will pay for through higher energy bills, are a great offer for homeowners, farmers, businesses and landowners looking for a high interest, long term and tax free investment. “We will benefit from this financially but when it starts generating a profit, I will spend all that money on more solar energy, so it will also be a good investment for the nation," says Eavis. Closer to home local renewable energy company iGen has seen huge interest in its solar electric solutions from homeowners keen to take advantage of the government’s feed in tariff. “People are really taking notice of solar PV as a viable investment - the thought of an investment that returns around 10% a year and reduces CO2 at the same time seems like a no brainer”.
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A Touch of The Orient Situated alongside what’s often described as one of the prettiest parts of the Cheshire ring canal route, The Weave Oriental Carpet & Tribal Interiors showroom has finally found the long awaited but perfect setting to display its many thousands of beautiful Oriental Carpets and Tribal interior furniture items. With the new showroom now open The Weave offers all the space customers need to leisurely enjoy the greatest selection of quality Oriental carpets in the UK. As clarified by the proprietors, the production of truly authentic Oriental carpets varies greatly according to lifestyle, skill and availability of materials to the weaver. Ultimately the design of the carpet is a reflection of the weaver’s personality
and as such we should never see two identical pieces. It’s this important factor which explains why we see such a great variation in styles, sizes and qualities of carpet available. Price too is largely dictated by this and explains why we see 5x3ft tribal rugs from around £70 to thousands for the bigger and more beautiful pieces. It’s this very diversity of the weaver’s ideas that allows Oriental carpets to look fantastic in all types of settings, modern or traditional it’s all about finding that perfect piece to suit the right home. Whether you’re looking for that spectacular, one-of-a-kind showpiece or smaller rug to add a touch of cosy character to your home you’re likely to find that perfect piece at The Weave.
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Calling All Divas! Championships and we sing a growing repertoire of hit numbers, both modern and traditional, some choreographed and in the inimitable style of 4-part a cappella harmony. It’s hugely enjoyable.
In less than 18 months since its inception, Cheshire A Cappella has already earned itself a well-deserved reputation as being an entertaining and vibrant group of characterful performers. Comprised of all ages and from many different backgrounds, our one big bond is we all love to sing and so often, we hear from our audiences and from competition judges, that the energy and the fun we project are infectious! Praise indeed! We meet each Wednesday evening at 7.30pm at The Morley Club on the outskirts of Wilmslow. Correct breathing, physical posture, group dynamics, musical interpretation – these are just some of the techniques practised throughout the evening’s rehearsals and quite apart from the pleasure we take in learning and performing new songs, we’re all aware of just how fit we’re becoming! What a way to increase fitness levels and general well-being.
Now boasting a membership level of over 50 singers, Cheshire A Cappella is actively seeking new women to join us in September. Do you love to harmonise? Can you sing high? Or do you prefer to sing low? If you can answer YES to any or all of these questions, then you’re going to enjoy releasing your inner Diva with us! The FREE induction course on offer will give you the opportunity to come along for 3 weeks, not only to find out about the chorus, but also to learn a fabulous new song alongside our existing membership. It’s fair to say, you’ll want to stay on! Cheshire A Cappella’s style is a totally fun and sociable way of singing so don’t miss out. Call us on 07896 157411 or email sing@cheshireacappella.org or visit www.cheshireacappella.org and register now for September’s course. We’re waiting for you!
The chorus performs at corporate and charity events, music festivals and annual UK
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Eating Out We were delighted to be offered the chance to review the stylish 39 Steps restaurant in the picturesque Styal village just three miles from Wilmslow. Under new ownership since September 2006, 39 steps is run by owner Jon Rebecchi and offers a modern British fine dining experience spiced up with just a hint of the Mediterranean. The first thing that struck us was the comfortable ambience - the interior is sophisticated without being stuffy; contemporary with a warm feel. The restaurant isn’t very large so at the start of the evening when only a couple of tables were occupied it still felt cosy and welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive yet unobtrusive throughout the evening. To start with we chose a goat’s cheese salad with pea shoots, asparagus, toasted almonds and aged balsamic. The dish was moist, crispy, fresh and flavoursome with soft and fluffy goats cheese. The other starter, a trio of seared Scottish scallops with sweet chilli jam, crème fraiche & herb salad was delicate and perfectly seasoned. The main course lamb dish was simply delicious – served pink as requested with creamy fondant potato on a bed of fine ratatouille. The succulent lamb blended perfectly with the robust flavours of the rosemary and red wine reduction.
The other main course was packed full of flavour, the confit leg of duck contrasting beautifully with the more delicately flavoured breast meat and accompaniments of broad beans, potato rosti and cognac and cherry sauce. The desserts were an absolute treat – a fluffy soufflé with the lovely sharp tang of rhubarb and a creamy pool of custard underneath. It smelt delicious and tasted divine. The Orange & Grand Marnier Crème Brulee was also a triumph - a beautiful crunchy top, with silky crème brulee and melt in the mouth buttery shortbread. The presentation of all the courses was excellent – a feast for the eyes as well as the palate! In conclusion and bearing in mind that we always endeavour to give a balanced account in our restaurant reviews experiences, we would have to give top marks for this particular experience. We would heartily recommend 39 Steps for a special occasion or just a treat anytime. See sample menus and prices online at www.39stepsrestaurant.co.uk As a special offer to Inside Magazines readers Jon would like to offer the three-course table d’hote menu with a glass of wine at the special price of £25 from Monday to Thursday evenings before 8pm. This is available until the end of September* - just mention the offer when you book your table. 39 Steps Restaurant Altrincham Road, Styal, Cheshire SK9 4JE. Tel: 01625 548144 *please note 39 Steps closes for three weeks from 9 August, reopening on 31 August.
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National Gardens Scheme With so many great NGS gardens to visit throughout Cheshire the school holidays will fly by. There are gardens with secret corners, others with fish ponds or weird plants. And the best news is that almost all of them are free for kids! When autumn comes the full blaze of summer colour may be over but there's still lots to enjoy. Start planning for next year - see how even the smallest garden can be fun for all seasons. 73 Hilltop Avenue, Cheadle Hulme
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Formal garden of 11/2 acres surrounding historic house (not open) lived in by George Mallory, the Everest Mountaineer. Clipped box parterres, yew hedges, herbaceous borders, exotic vegetable garden and immaculate lawns. Open: Sun 22 August 2pm-5pm 39 Osborne Street, Bredbury
1/6-acre plantswoman’s garden. Well stocked with a wide range of sun-loving herbaceous plants, shrub and climbing roses, many clematis varieties, pond and damp area, shadeloving woodland plants and small unusual trees, in an originally designed, long narrow garden.
This dahliaholic's garden contains over 250 dahlias in 150+ varieties, mostly of exhibition standard. Shapely lawns are surrounded by deep flower beds that are crammed with dahlias of all shapes, sizes and colours, and complemented by climbers, soft perennials and bedding plants. An absolute riot of early autumn colour.
Open: Sun 8 August 2pm-6pm
Open: Sat 4 & Sun 5 September 1pm-5pm
Hillside, Mobberley
35 Heyes Lane, Timperley, Altrincham
A magnificent, tranquil garden, this 6 acre site is home to a huge collection of rare birds including 80 flamingos. Beautiful rare plants, mature trees and several queen palms surround the various ponds and waterfalls. This delightful garden is also home to a rare collection of bonsai trees.
Small mature suburban garden 30' x 90' on sandy soil, maintained by a keen plantswoman member of the Organic Movement. Improved accessibility with several changes to this yrround garden; including tree haven for birds and new plantings, trees; small pond; greenhouses; many kinds of fruit with a good collection of interesting and unusual plants. A true plantsperson’s garden with many environmentally friendly features including wildlife havens.
Open: Sat 7 & Sun 8 August 11am-5pm Lyme Park, Disley 17-acre garden retaining many original features from Tudor and Jacobean times. High Victorian style bedding, Dutch garden, Gertrude Jekyll style herbaceous border, Edwardian rose garden, Wyatt orangery and many other features. Also rare trees, lake, ravine garden, lawns, mixed borders and rare Wyatt garden. Open: Sun 8 August 11am-4.30pm
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Newton Hall, Mobberley
Open: Sun 5 September 2pm-5pm For more information consult the NGS Cheshire & Wirral Gardens brochure or visit www.ngs.org.uk
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Simply Books Book Club Choice
My first choice this month is A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore. This is a brilliant coming-of-age novel set in present day America and one of my favourite books so far this year. When twenty year-old Tassie moves to the college town of Troy to study, she finds work as part-time nanny to a professional couple living in the suburbs. She is soon drawn into their lives and that of their newly adopted toddler – and before long all manner of complications surface. By turns funny and distressing, our book club found this is an absorbing read - the writing is inventive and quirky and moves you along at a terrific pace. And there are some shocking twists which I for one did not see coming! It’s become a bit of a cliché to describe a novel as ‘post 9/11’ but this is a book which deals with current anxieties – family, race, religion, the environment – with a light touch and in ways we can all recognise in our own experience. By way of contrast my second book The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant is an historical novel set in 16th century Florence. Alessandra is barely fifteen when her father engages a young painter from Northern Europe to decorate the family chapel in their Florentine palazzo. The book follows Alessandra's daily life closely, re-told as a memoir written by
Alessandra late in her life. Her passion for painting and learning serve her well for herself, but not in the face of her family who have designs on her marriage to a rich and powerful husband. Inevitably there are tensions and conflicts which have to be resolved one way or another. Alessandra’s story is set against the turbulent backdrop of political infighting in Florence and the author’s detailed description of this is every bit as fascinating as our heroine’s plight. As with the very best of historical novels you get an understanding of events told through the lives of characters with whom you feel emotionally involved. If there’s one book to take with you to Tuscany (or your back garden) this summer this is it! Andrew Simply Books, 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 www.simplybooks.info Thursdays in August: Join us for the ‘rescue chair’ – stories and activities for children. We'll be holding 'rescue chair' mornings each of the following Thursdays in August: 5 12 & 19 August Two sessions each morning: 10-10.45am for 3-5years and 11.30-12.15pm for 6+ years Book early to be sure of a place!
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Building Hope Local mezzo soprano Bonnie Allaby has turned her passion for singing into a unique opportunity to entertain by staging concerts to promote local talent. Bonnie, who lives and works in Wilmslow, searches for local talent and stages concerts to give people the chance to perform without cost or audition. The concerts raise money for Revive, a Vision Mozambique project to build a Women’s Rehabilitation Centre to rescue women who have been forced into prostitution. Bonnie’s dream is to build centres such as this one worldwide. Bonnie is also the new voice of Canalside Radio, delivering a chilled and witty start to Sunday Mornings, covering musical ‘goings on’ and a “Thought for the Day message”. 102.8fm Canalside Radio at 8am. Below is a list of events planned for later this year - if you are a budding performer why not take this chance to showcase your talent at the same time as raising money for this worthy project? Some of the dates are still to be confirmed but contact Bonnie now to see how you could get involved.
A Taste of the Classics Prestbury or Alderley Edge 25 September Choose to perform your favourite Aria, Lied, Mèlodie, orchestral piece or choral ensemble to provide a real showcase of fantastic music.... a real celebration. Solo / Duets / Trio / Quartet – Male or / and Female. Orchestral Instruments – All families, performed in solo, duet, trio or group. Choirs – All Forms including; Ensemble, Barbershop, Male Voice.
Big Swing Era with High Tea Poynton 16 or 17 October Musicians: Do you fancy joining the band for
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a one off electric show? – Or show off your talents as a soloist to get our toes tapping in the 2nd half? Dancers: Find your favourite song and open the show with a bang. Performers: Accompaniment can be provided. Choose your favourite songs of the era and we’re away!
Pure Pop (and Hip Hop) Wilmslow Saturday 19 November Pop music ranges from fun, funky to touching and poignant. Can you rival Glee club? Can you sing like Christina, Perform like JLS, Dance like Britney, Shake it like Beyonce or Shakira, Play like Chris Martin, scat like Jason Mraz or rap like Chipmunk? Perform as a solo artist or as a group. Backing singers and or backing dancers allowed. Choreograph your favourite pop songs for Solo, Group or as Backing Dancers Perform as a soloist or group or accompany singers either as a soloist or part of a band.
Acoustic Sessions Bollington Christian Life Church 10 December Male and Female singers performing classic Acoustic Hits accompanied by their own guitarist or pianist. This will be Nov/Dec time so feel free to make a song Christmassy. With a candlelit setting and cafe style layout It’s a real opportunity to show what you’re made of, engage with the audience and give it all you’ve got.... from the chilled to the funky... just be yourself. For more information about getting involved, purchases and concert tickets visit www.bonnieelizabeth.com. For information on Vision Mozambique www.visionmozambique.org.uk
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Walks in Cheshire Our walk this time starts in Bollington, and is a pleasant 4 mile circular route heading out in the direction of Rainow and returning along the ridge of Kerridge Hill to White Nancy. The landscape is very lush and pleasant, mainly through gentle rolling pasture and pockets of woodland. The climb up to Kerridge Hill is steady, and the route down to Bollington from the White Nancy is steep but it’s well worth it for the magnificent views from the top. Allow a couple of hours or more to enjoy this walk at a leisurely pace. The walk starts at the top of Bollington’s Lord Street. Kerbside car parking is available on both Church St and Lord St. Just as Lord St turns sharply right, at the top of a hill you will see Cow Lane heading off to the left. Walk along here to a gate at the far end. Go through the gate and you will see two paths across the field. Follow the upper of the two paths going uphill until you reach a gate and cattle grid at the far corner.
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At this point, continue to the left along an open track. Follow this track down to a lane at the bottom of the valley. Turn to your right, then fork right in front of a row of terraced cottages. Pause to have a look at the weir and pond to your left – this is a very pretty spot, the final remnants of the former silk mill. Go through the gate into Waulkmill Wood and follow the path until you emerge through a metal swing gate onto a field. Continue along the lower part of two fields aiming for buildings on the far side. Keep on the path to a wooden gate then continue along the track though a couple more fields. At one point the track forks, just after a gate – keep to the lower path here. When you reach a narrow wooden gate with a footpath sign, go through this onto a narrow track through trees emerging onto a walled track. At the end of this you will come to the main road (Tower Hill).
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Turn right and walk along the pavement, passing the Rising Sun Inn and continuing until you reach Lidgetts Lane bending off sharply to the right. Walk up here and almost immediately ahead, on a sharp left hand bend you will see a gate with a large stone stile next to it. Go over this stile, past a row of hawthorn trees on your right, and through another gate. Keep going straight ahead along the track until it clearly forks (just after another gate). Ignore the lower path and follow the left hand one that climbs up the hill, through the trees. It is a very obvious path (don’t do what we did and turn off too early and scramble up the side of the hill – it’s hard work and there’s no way through at the top!)
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Bollington is directly ahead of you, at the bottom of the hill. Follow the steep path down – in places it’s almost like stone steps. When you reach a track at the bottom, cross straight over this (keeping ahead rather than turning left or right) and you will see a new-looking metal gate ahead of you. Go through this and continue to follow the path down until you reach Cow Lane and Lord Street.
This path climbs gradually up until you reach a metal swing gate with a yellow waymarker sign. Go through this and continue along the track, passing through several more gates following the ridge of Kerridge Hill. At one point you climb a stile over onto a path marked Gritstone Trail – just continue in the same direction passing two quarries on your left hand side until you reach the distinctive landmark, Bollington’s White Nancy.
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Manchester Gems The John Rylands Library You probably have mixed emotions about Manchester. There will be things you love and things you hate about the place. But how well do you know this historic, world-famous city? If you only ever go there for the theatre or the shops, you’re in for a nice surprise. In this and further issues, we highlight a few places that we think are really worth a visit - and we begin with The John Rylands Library. The Library is located at 150 Deansgate in the heart of Manchester. It’s immediately adjacent to the new Spinningfields complex and is just a few metres away from Kendals department store. This library is part of the University of Manchester and contains one of the world’s finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. For researchers, it is an important working academic library. For the casual visitor, it is, at the very least, a magnificent building – a wonderful example of Gothic architecture, with an incredibly inspiring interior. The main staircase leads up to the Historic Reading Room - one of the finest reading rooms in the world - and provides stunning views of the Entrance Hall below and the Lantern Gallery above. Downstairs from the Entrance Hall can be found the original Victorian toilets, unchanged since 1900 and still in use today.
Why you should visit. • Great architecture, unique displays and a special atmosphere. • Lovely food at the café (a good place to be if you’re not a culture vulture) • A very tasteful gift shop • Really friendly staff in every department • Entrance is free Special Events There are various events and public lectures. For details Tel: 0161 306 0555 or visit www.library.manchester.ac.uk Opening times Sunday and Monday 12 noon to 5pm Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm
There is an Introductory Gallery where you can find out how and when the Library was built and discover its fascinating history. You can learn about the lives of John and Enriqueta Rylands and the textile business on which their wealth was founded. In the Activities Gallery, the whole family can explore how books and manuscripts were made in the past and how some of the techniques are still used today. The Spencer and Crawford Rooms, the Christie Gallery and Rylands Gallery all have much to offer and there is a rolling programme of exhibitions.
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Sudoku How to play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition. You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.
Solution on page 30.
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Quick Crossword
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Inside Guide A guide to selected events in the area during August & September Tuesday 3 August National Play Day Event. Bollington Recreation Ground. Organised play sessions for children. 10am to 4pm. Details at www.happy-valley.org.uk Saturday 7 August Ingersley Court Summer Fair Ingersley Court Residential Home, Lowther St, Bollington 2pm All proceeds to Residents’ Comfort Fund Tel: 01625 574233 Sunday 8 August Cemetery Heritage Trail – discover the histories of some of our Victorian worthies who rest in Macclesfield Cemetery. 1pm to 3pm. Meet at the Cemetery Lodge, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504530 Sunday 15 August Join Cheshire East Rangers for a 5 mile circular walk taking in Macclesfield Canal and Lyme Park with an hour’s free time in Lyme Park for lunch. 10.30am to 2pm. Meet at Nelson Pit Visitor’s Centre, Higher Poynton. Tel: 01625 504528 Sunday 15 August Gardeners’ Plant Fair 12 noon to 5pm Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, SK11 9JY Enquiries Ruth Dinsdale Tel: 0161 366 6901 Tuesday 17 August (afternoon) Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo) will be signing her new book Cave Baby Contact us for details: 0161 439 1436 enquiries@simplybooks.info Wednesday 18 August Join Cheshire East Rangers for a circular walk from Bollington’s Bridgend Centre. 10.30am Meet at the Bridgend Centre. For more information Tel: 01625 576311
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Saturday 4 September Bollington & District Horticultural Society & Flower Club 45th Annual Show Bollington Civic Hall 2pm to 4.30 pm Everyone is welcome to come along and enter. Entries need to be registered by Wed 1 Sept. Tel: 572668 for more details Entry £1 Adults (50p conc. & children) Saturday 4 September Jazz at the Arts Centre John Hallam Jazztet with Jeff Barnhart Bollington Arts Centre 8pm Admission £8 Tel: 01625 574410 5 September - 3 October 3rd In the Gallery at Bollington Arts Centre A Connection to Nature - paintings by Milly Chadband Open Sundays 2pm – 4pm and during other events Wednesday 8 September Join Cheshire East Rangers for a 4 mile circular walk along the River Bollin as it meanders through Riverside Park & Prestbury. 10am to 1pm Meet at Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beech Lane, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504518 Sunday 12 September Majestic Mills – a short circular walk with Cheshire East Rangers in partnership with Bollington Discovery Centre to explore Bollington’s industrial heritage.10am to 1pm Meet at Bollington Discovery Centre. Information Tel 01625 504528 Wednesday 15 September Join Cheshire East Rangers for a circular walk from Bollington’s Bridgend Centre. 10.30am Meet at the Bridgend Centre. For more information Tel: 01625 576311
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Saturday 18 September RSPB Help our Wildlife Workshop Celebrate the re-opening of Tinker’s Clough by making nest-boxes and a selection of bird food to help the birds survive the winter. Bollington Arts Centre 10am to 12 noon Admission FREE Sponsored by Bollington Initiative Trust Saturday 18 September Cool Jazz with the Dan Whieldon Trio Dan Whieldon (Piano) Gavin Barras (Bass) and Marek Dorcik (Drums) will play jazz standards from Gershwin & Cole Porter through to Victor Young and Rogers and Hart. Bollington Arts Centre 8pm Admission £8 Tickets: 01625 575287 or 575829 Sunday 19 September A short walk around Tegg’s Nose Country Park with Cheshire East Rangers to look at the variety of fruits that are found there at the end of summer. 10am to 12.30pm. Meet at Tegg’s Nose Langley Car Park. Tel: 01625 614279 Sunday 19 September 'Sunday Evening Coffee Concert' with 'Epiphany' Schumann Piano Quintet featuring pianist Steve Robbings Poynton Methodist Church. 8.15pm concert (7.45pm coffee/cakes) - tickets £8, £5 (conc), under 18s free Tel: 01625 858802 Wednesday 22 September Sophie Hannah and Adele Geras – “write mother write daughter!” Mother and daughter authors Adele and Sophie join us again for a wonderful evening talking about their writing 7pm Simply Books, Bramhall Tickets/details Tel:0161 439 1436 or email enquiries@simplybooks.info Sunday 26 September Come to West Park in Macclesfield and help mini beasts by building them a new home for winter. A practical craft event aimed at families and young children. 1pm to 3pm West Park, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504518
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Classified Directory ANTIQUES Michelle Coppock BICYCLE SHOPS Bikes BOOKSHOPS Simply Books BUILDERS NAB Construction
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ELECTRICIANS Marc 1 Electrics RS Electrical
BUILDING SUPPLIES Brick Market CAR SALES High Lane Garage
FABRICS & FURNISHINGS Bubblitex
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LAWNCARE Greenthumb
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16 GARAGE DOORS Regal Garage Doors
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16 GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING Creative Gardens & Driveways Inside Back
CARPETS & FLOORING Carpet Creations Inside Front
Gardeners Plant Fairs
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The Weave
Thompsons
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CLEANING Driveway Blitz Safeclean
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KITCHENS Bollington Kitchens & Bathrooms
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ENERGY iGen 17
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JOINERY James Grace Staircase Renovations
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Kellico Interiors Nolan Building & Roofing
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LOCKSMITHS Crimeguard 01625 871208
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07860 397325
PEST CONTROL Roger Wilkson Services
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PLASTERERS Dave Beal
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PLUMBING & HEATING Jon Kitchen
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RESTAURANTS The Ridge Restaurant
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HAIR & BEAUTY Heaven Spa
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39 Steps
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HEALTH & FITNESS Alderley Pilates
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ROOFING Poynton Roofing
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SINGING Cheshire A Cappella
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SKIP HIRE Cheshire Demolition
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Wheelie Bin Cleaning 19 Fitness 4 All DECORATORS Richard Moran DEMOLITION & EXCAVATION Cheshire Demolition
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HOME INTERIORS Kellico Interiors
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JEWELLERS Christopher Evans Back Cover
VETERINARY SURGEONS Bollington Vet Centre 30
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Useful numbers Schools
Churches Bollington Methodist Church
01625 426051
01625 572025
Bollington Cross Primary
01625 572138
01625 572817
Rainow Primary School
01625 572021
Bollington Christian Life Church
01625 578100
St Gregorys’ Catholic Primary
01625 572037
St Oswald’s Church
01625 573162
Dean Valley Community Primary 01625 572767
St Gregory’s RC Church
01625 572108
Tytherington High School
Prestbury Methodist Church
01625 424361
All Hallows Catholic High School 01625 426138
St Peters Church Prestbury
01625 827625
Beech Hall School
01625 422192
Little Griffins Nursery
01625 422192
Chemist I Rowlands & Co
01625 574401
01625 610220
Mottram St Andrew Primary
01625 829035
The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury 01625 829216
Prestbury C of E Primary
01625 828043
Dentists
Bollinbrook Cof E Primary
01625 384071
Bollington Dental Practice
01625 574609
Doctors Bollington Medical Centre Macclesfield Hospital NHS Direct Prestbury Medical Centre
01625 421000 0845 4647 01625 827319
Leisure Centre Bollington Leisure Centre
Travel Bus Information
01625 572481
Hospitals
0870 608 2608
Train Information
0845 748 4950
Manchester Airport
0161 489 3000
Utilities Electricity – Power Loss
Environment Agency Floodline
0845 988 1188
Helplines
Prestbury Library
01625 827501
Alcoholics Anonymous
Macclesfield Library
01625 374000
Childline
Macclesfield Police Community Action Team
Crimestoppers 01625 610000 0845 458 0000 0845 458 6371
Post Offices
0800 111 999 0845 746 2200
01625 573058
Police Station
0800 195 4141
Water Mains
Bollington Library
Police (non-emergency)
01625 534850
Cheshire Traveline
Gas – Emergency 01625 574774
Libraries
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St John’s Primary School
Bollington United Reformed Church
0845 7697555 0800 1111 0800 555111
RSPCA
0300 1234999
Samaritans
0845 7909090
Citizens Advice Bureau
01625 426303
Directory Enquiries
118 500
West Bollington Post Office
01625 572378
Other
Prestbury Post Office
01625 829164
Bollington Town Hall
01625 572985
Bridgend Centre
01625 576311
Bollington Arts Centre
01625 573863
CCC Highways
0845 111 0315
Bollington Veterinary Centre
01625 572999
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