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August - September 2010
Wilmslow & Alderley Edge
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Welcome to the August-September issue of
Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge This is the first issue of a combined ‘Inside’ magazine for Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. It still includes features about each community and also gives advertisers the opportunity to reach some 11,000 homes. We are rather pleased with the result – a bigger and better magazine with something for everyone – we hope you like it too! For those who enjoy rambling (and a sharp descent) we feature a delightful walk over Kerridge Hill. If you prefer something a little less strenuous, there are lovely gardens that you can still visit throughout August and September, courtesy of the National Gardens scheme. And for those who take shopping trips to Manchester, we recommend a brief and inspiring interlude at the John Rylands Library. Closer to home we also have much to report: the huge success of the Wilmslow Show, the progress of the Alderley Edge Parish Plan and a rich programme of activities on offer from The Wilmslow Guild. Or if you just want to put your feet up, we are sure you will find something of interest. Finally, 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. 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 Thank Heavens for Sunny Skies!
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Village Preservation Society 6 Eating Out
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Broaden Your Horizons
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All at Sea in Macclesfield
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National Gardens Scheme Update
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The Fruits of Our Labours
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Health & Wellbeing
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Manchester Gems
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Simply Books Book Club Choice
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Walks in Cheshire
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Recipe
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Calling All Divas
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Just for Kids
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Sudoku
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Crossword
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Inside Guide
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Puzzle Solutions
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Useful Numbers
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Classified Index
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Thank Heavens For Sunny Skies! by John Wallace
Hot sun and record crowds - no wonder this year’s Wilmslow Show was the best ever! You couldn’t have asked for more; this year’s Wilmslow Show on Sunday 11 July was blessed by wonderful weather, which brought out the crowds in their thousands nearly 5,000 in fact, the highest number that Wilmslow Show has ever enjoyed - and they flocked en masse to the field next to Wilmslow High School to enjoy a wonderful day out. At the heart of the show were a huge ferris wheel and fair, plus a big 40 foot-long marquee, which showed magnificent displays of flowers and plants, fruit and vegetables, as well as competition displays representing cookery, handicrafts, painting and photography. In fact there were a staggering 200 competition classes in all, with a record number of entries this year across all categories. Another marquee housed an impressive range of craft stalls, and there were over fifty trade stands and exhibitions located throughout the field, with crowd-pleasers such as chainsaw carving demonstrations and archery displays.
Heroically non-serious dog show There was no shortage of entertainment too, with a licensed bar, hog roast and a range of hot and cold food stands, with
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plenty of music from Wilmslow High School Swing Band, the Hazel Grove Silver Band and Werneth Low Concert Band plus perennial jazz favourites, the Bourbon Street Roof-Raisers! Further spectator entertainment was provided by Wilmslow Wonder Cheerleaders, and there was an impressive classic car show of several hundred vehicles. For those who loved animals, a Fun Dog Show attracted an extraordinarily diverse range of canine entrants, from svelte and streamlined thoroughbreds to Heinz 57-variety family pets - all of whom paraded proudly to claim awards such as Waggiest Tail, Cutest Puppy, Best Veteran and other entirely non-competitive prizes. There were also pony rides courtesy of the Humane Education Society, a Shire horse and foal display - and longhorn cattle, brought along by the Bollin Valley Partnership. The Pet Zoo proved to be hugely popular with children of all ages, whilst in the arena, animal events included a birds-of-prey flying display and Dog & Duck - in which sheepdogs herded Indian runner ducks after the style of One Man and his Dog, but with even less predictable results!
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99 years young This year’s event was a crowning achievement for Wilmslow Show, not least for being its 99th successful year. First staged in the early days of the 20th century, it was the ideal platform for local amateur growers to display their skills in raising fruit, vegetables and flowers - and prior to World War II, it took place in the fields opposite Harden House Playing Fields, mid-way between Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. It was celebrated for being the largest flower show in the country, and the organising committee still has representatives from the Alderley Edge and Wilmslow Horticultural and Rose Society. The Show also enjoys outstanding support from the Wilmslow and District Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean and, of course, Wilmslow High School provided the field on which the Show was staged, with the school doing a huge
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amount to help organise the event. Next year is Wilmslow Show’s 100th anniversary, and it promises to be more spectacular than ever before - so don’t miss out; make sure you’re there in 2011 to celebrate a hundred years of all that’s best in local enterprise, entertainment and excitement!
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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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Village Preservation Society by John Wallace
A large section of Alderley Edge society wants to preserve and protect all that’s best in the village as the newly published Parish Plan testifies. If you ask anyone who lives in Alderley Edge what they think of their village, chances are that they’ll immediately tell you how much they love it; for its friendliness, for its sense of community - and for a unique identity that effortlessly embraces ancient past, ultra-modern present and a future of infinite possibilities. This seemingly universal love of Alderley by its residents has given local society a strong feeling about how the village should be preserved, protected and prepared for a changing future; and three years ago, a formal process began to enshrine those feelings within a strategic public document. So, at a public meeting at the Festival Hall in 2007, villagers first agreed to create a Parish Plan for Alderley Edge, with the project led by local volunteers and Parish Councillors. Some 800 parishioners returned detailed responses to a survey, from which key areas of concern were identified, and over 40 volunteers worked on proposals as to how these concerns might be addressed. At last, all this work has been brought
together within a single formal document, to be presented to Cheshire East Council, Alderley Edge Parish Council, local organisations - and the people of Alderley Edge whose opinions and aspirations it reflects.
Preservation, protection and conservation The Parish Plan expresses concerns about preserving and protecting the local environment, keeping what is best about the village, its architecture and green spaces. Local people want to encourage desirable developments - but there is a strong desire to prevent further harm and undesirable building through more strictly enforced planning regulations. There is also recognition of the fact that, whilst the longawaited bypass will do much to relieve chronic traffic congestion in the village, it won’t solve all our problems, such as difficulties in car parking for residents, workers and visitors. That’s one good reason why we need better public transport provision in the village, along with improved public facilities covering areas such as leisure, shopping, local events, the park and the station. Concern for these areas goes hand-in-hand with the need for improved refuse collection and disposal, better street cleaning and especially after last winter - better road maintenance. The Plan also addresses security issues in the village, as well as the need for improved facilities for the young in the locality.
A strong heritage of success Parish Plans were pioneered by the Rural Community Council movement over 20 years ago, and they can have considerable influence on
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local government processes. More than that though, they’ve proved to be an excellent catalyst for energising communities so that people actively lobby for what they want - and achieve those aims through their own efforts. Now that the Parish Plan has given voice to strategic direction and what needs to be done, the appropriate bodies can start work on attaining the Plan’s goals. Specifically, a formal Village Design Statement will be drawn up, addressing environmental and preservation issues within and around the village, and this will be overseen by the Parish Plan Steering Group. Once the summer holiday season has passed, a public meeting is planned to celebrate the launch of the Alderley Edge Parish Plan, with parishioners, local government supporters and villagers invited - and the full Alderley Edge Parish Plan document can be viewed
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along with the preceding parish survey findings at: www.youralderley.co.uk You can also contact Nicholas Ridings, Chairman of the Parish Plan Committee at ridingsn@googlemail.com or Ian Daglish at alderleymarketing@uwclub.net
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Tired of Titan Schools? confidence and self-esteem. A full calendar of sporting fixtures will, invariably, lead to children representing the school in one activity or another which is always a source of great personal pride to our pupils.
Concerned about ‘Titan’ schools where your child may never be really known or encouraged? Beech Hall offers a distinct alternative to this. Here the children come first. Here they are taught in small classes of, on average 15 children, and encouraged to achieve their best – in well equipped classrooms, ICT suites, laboratories, workshops and studios - whether they are of nursery age, in the junior school or approaching GCSEs. A broad programme of extracurricular activities which includes various sports, music, drama and art gives our children the opportunity to participate and grow in
Conveniently situated on the edge of Macclesfield, the school enjoys a woodland setting which includes an adventure playground, gymnasium, swimming pool, extensive playing fields and a new astro-turf pitch. Recognising that often both parents have busy working lives ‘wrap-around care’ extends from 8.00am to 6.00pm and is inclusive of the school fees. Beech Hall also operates its own return bus services to Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Congleton areas. We are not a big school; we are a big family.
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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, 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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Broaden Your Horizons Wilmslow Guild’s programme for this year is as varied and vibrant as ever. Apart from an impressive range of language, history, art and music classes there are surprising and inspired choices in this rich and enriching syllabus. Whether it’s Beekeeping or Tai Chi, Singing for Fun or the Philosophy and Literature of the Renaissance, you’re sure to find something to tempt you out of your armchair next autumn. Anyone wishing to share an interest or hobby may well find that the Guild’s Gardening or Theatre Club, or the Photographic or Natural History Society offer the challenge you need in convivial company. And if these don’t appeal, the Walking Group or the Guild Players are just two more among the many opportunities on offer. All of this is available almost on your doorstep, in Wilmslow, and at very reasonable cost. If any of these activities are of interest but work or family commitments restrict the time you have available, the Guild offers a number of Saturday Dayschools and short courses throughout the season. Alternatively, day trips are organised from
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the Guild and there are a number of fascinating study tours. Principal John Spawton, who’s retiring at the end of the 2010/11 season said: “I have enjoyed leading the Guild through 26 years of growth and development and having regular contact with so many lively and friendly people. We have more than 3000 members and I am grateful for the support they have given me. I look forward to welcoming more to the exciting programme we offer from September 2010 and then to continue enjoying the Guild’s facilities in my retirement.” If you would like to take advantage of the opportunities the Guild offers, enrolment week for most activities begins on 6 September. The Guild Syllabus giving full details is available in local libraries in late August, from the Guild at the beginning of September or visit http.//wilmslowguild.wikidot.com. The Guild is an independent centre for adult education. It is a self-governing, apolitical and nonsectarian organisation and membership is open to all aged over 18.
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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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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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The Fruits of Our Labours! horticulture and crafts. So, young and old (and those in-between) get perusing the Show Schedule and get those entries in. And if you are going to be away over the Show period, then ask a friend or neighbour to take your entries in for you (but make sure you get the credit for any winning exhibits!)
The Wilmslow Show has been and gone – now it’s the turn of the Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society to show off what the green-fingered locals can do! The sun has well and truly had his hat on this summer and the gardens and allotments are bursting with flowers, fruit and vegetables, just waiting for the opportunity to be shown off for all to see. It is also time to try again the handed-down recipes that did not quite come off last year. If at first you did not succeed then have another go and join in the fun of the Show! Last year’s Show was another exceptional event, with even more entries, and the cookery classes being particularly well supported. The generosity of local businesses and traders resulted not only in an overflowing raffle table but also enabled the Show Committee to give a prize for each of the main classes, in addition to the cups and trophies that are customarily awarded. It is believed that this helped attract more entries so we are doing the same again this year. Look out for these special classes, which are highlighted in the Show Schedule. You do not have to be a member of the Society to enter the Show. More importantly the aim of the Show is to bring together the community and to promote and foster local interest in
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Please support this local Show - it would be sad to see it disappear and become another memory of Alderley Edge’s past. Do go along and appreciate the skill that the exhibitors put into their speciality, be it the monster cabbage, the huge pumpkins, the stunning floral displays, the intricate handicrafts, the stunning photographs, the children’s delightful art work or the delicious cookery items. You never know, some of the exhibits may encourage you to take up one of these hobbies. And with a bit of luck you might be able to extract some tips from the local experts on just how easy it is to produce such successful entries.
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The Show provides for a broad range of interests – not just horticulture (Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables) but also: Floral Art; Domestic Crafts; Cookery; Children’s Classes and Newcomers’ classes. Within each category there is a wide range of classes to appeal to most people. For example the Domestic Crafts includes knitted garments, embroidery, crossstitch, soft toys, hand-made greetings cards, photographic prints, painting and drawing. The Cookery Classes cover the traditional fare – jams, marmalades, fruit cakes, preserves, scones, cakes and pickles. The Floral Art classes have been designed to allow entrants to show their imagination and flair. The Society also provides a range of classes for Children – covering garden flowers, cakes/biscuits, painting/drawing and craft work – there are two trophies for the Children’s Classes. The Society also runs a small shop at its Chorley Hall Lane site that sells a wide range of specialist products and is manned by Society
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volunteers, many of whom can also give you tips on successful growing. A huge thank you from The Society to those individuals who give up their time to help organise and manage the Show together with all of the Judges and the Show Manager (Chris Yearsley) who have enabled it to run for another year. If you are interested in finding out more about the Allotments and Gardens Society including its history etc, then please visit our web page at http://sites.google.com/ site/alderleyedgeallotments/ The Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society Annual Show will be held on Saturday 28 August at 12 noon, in the Methodist Hall, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge If you do not already have a Schedule, then please call 01625 584445.
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Health & Wellbeing with Alexandra Worsley Fit and fabulous for summer Now it’s summer, the thought of peeling off the winter layers and baring some flesh can be pretty daunting. A lifestyle with a varied but healthy diet, teamed with regular exercise and the right footwear, can kick start the transformation process and help turn unsightly, dimpled and un-toned legs into pins to envy. The team from Alexandra Worsley Health and Wellbeing clinic in Bramhall offers some top tips and advice to get a bootylicious body just like the stars: Go Walk-About There’s no doubt about it, walking is good for us. Whether we walk to improve our general health, to control our body weight, to keep fit or just to get us from A to B, there are a number of benefits. For example, by walking just one mile our bodies can burn up at least 100kcal (420kJ) of energy and walking two miles a day, three times a week, can help reduce weight by one pound every three weeks. It also alters our metabolism so our body burns fat instead of sugars to help towards weight loss. Walk in Style Being kitted out with the appropriate footwear doesn’t have to be expensive; indulge feet in a pair of FitFlops and go walking in them. Not only are they super comfortable and come in a range of designs and colours to suit any wardrobe, but they’re biomechanically engineered to help tone and tighten leg muscles while walking.
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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. 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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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
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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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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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Chocolate Courgette Cake By Jane Baxter, Riverford Field Kitchen Taken from the Riverford Farm Cook Book
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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. The chorus performs at corporate and charity events, music festivals and annual UK
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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!
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A Ramble Through the Brambles by Ruth Howard would be Harvest Festival, Halloween, Bonfire Night and then, Glory! Christmas to look forward to! Grandma locked the back door then the large key was carefully concealed under a stone placed by the back doorstep. No burglar coming to our street would have had any difficulty; keys lay beneath every doormat or below the nearest stone. However, none of the families had anything worth stealing. Say the word ‘blackberry’ these days and men's hands reach for their pockets or women scrabble through their handbags. Both wave small black plastic devices at me; "This," dramatically declared one person, "has my whole life on it!" How sad. I love my blackberries mixed with apple in a crumble, the sweet juices bubbling out gently as it cooks, while you stir up the custard. The smell of bramble jelly boiling in the jampan takes me back to childhood days. One day, my Grandma would prepare by arming herself with a walking–stick and her oldest pair of winter gloves. She put on an ancient straw hat and a long-sleeved blouse. What could she be thinking of? It was September, but still summer! An apron was tied over our oldest cotton dresses. Sturdy winter lace ups were thrust onto our summer-free feet. “Might be a bit wet under t'hedges," said Grandma. Cardigans were compulsory. "You don't want to get all scratched," Grandma told us. When she lined her square straw basket with a thick wad of old newspaper, we knew that we were going blackberrying again. We were happy; blackberry jelly, blackberry-and-apple pies were to be made and eaten. We were sad too; blackberry season meant that school would begin next week. But never mind, there
Grandma led us down country lanes, to the place she knew where the best fruits grew, and soon our mouths and hands were purple. The best berries were always just out of reach; the walking-stick helped to pull them down. One of Grandma's tea-drinking cronies told me that brambles were "lawyers" because they were difficult to escape from once you had got entangled with them! We never picked blackberries after 29 September, because we knew the Devil had spat on them. When, on this day, he was cast down from heaven, it was said that he fell into a blackberry bush. On the anniversary of his fall, he is supposed to spit on them. Good advice, because by then the fruits are becoming mushy and the plants may have become infected by mould. Grandma was always generous with her blackberry chutney, and blackberry jelly. She dosed us with her blackberry vinegar when we had a cold; the hot, fruity drink was soothing when we were sniffling and coughing. A warm oven shelf wrapped in a cloth placed in the feather bed soon sent us to sleep. Grandma hung blackberry leaves up in the scullery; and when they were dried, she sewed them into a muslin bag that you swished round in the bath. And best of all Grandma rejoiced because it was all for free. She hadn't had to spend a penny of her meagre housekeeping money!
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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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Beware Fraud! Several of our customers have recently notified us of receiving phone calls in the evening reportedly from either Microsoft to say their licence needs renewing or from computer technical support companies to say their systems have critical errors and they need to access the machine remotely in order to fix the problem. This is a SCAM as Microsoft will never call you and you should not let anyone you don't trust access your machine as your private data could be compromised. If the caller is allowed access to your machine they will run bogus software which will show 'critical errors' that actually don't exist. A 'fix' will be run and you will then be asked to pay for the service. We have been told the request for payment may be quite forceful.
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The best thing to do if you receive one of these telephone calls is to ask for the name of the company, the telephone number and tell them you will call them back. You must then call the appropriate authorities to register a complaint. From the information we have been given it appears the calling numbers for these companies can appear to be localised eg 0161 or similar but there is a possibility they originate from abroad and the caller is using the internet as a calling medium. Donal Macintyre has been on Good Morning to publicise these scams and you can watch it here: www.itv.com/lifestyle/thismorning/more/sca mswithdonalmacintyre130110/ Mark Travis The PC Doctor *Inside Magazines cannot be responsible for the contents of external websites
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Sudoku How to play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition. You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone. Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.
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University Challenge Assuming all that hard work has paid off and you get the grades you need, university beckons for hundreds of teenagers. But do you know what’s in store? It’s easy to assume that uni will be ’like school but bigger’, but nothing could be further from the truth. Schools, in general, are nurturing, supportive places. They have to be, because they’re dealing with adolescents, not fully fledged adults. While you will have been encouraged to do some independent thinking and research at school, much of what you learned was broken down and fed to you in manageable chunks. At university study takes place at a much faster pace and students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. This is a major adjustment for most young people and many do struggle to adapt. A common complaint from higher education tutors is that their students have never learned how to learn! The Good Study Guide by Andy Northedge is a very useful publication for new students. It aims to help you learn how to sort, process and recall all the information you’ll be required to absorb. There are separate guides for the arts and sciences too as each field requires a slightly different approach. If problems do occur then talk to your lecturer or tutor directly. Mostly these people are passionate about their subject and will be happy to help. Talk to them as soon as the problem arises though, don’t wait until the day before an assignment is due! Tutorials and seminars are your chance to take the initiative. Make the most of them. Go in armed with any questions and thoughts you might have. The more you put into university study, the more you’ll get out of it. If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty like dyslexia, make yourself known to
the Student Learning Service. They offer support and run advice sessions. It’s not just the academic side of life that requires adjustment. You may be moving to the other side of the UK or from the countryside to a city. If you can, arrange to spend a weekend or two in the new area during the summer. Familiarise yourself with the transport system and the local amenities and it won’t seem quite as strange when term does start. Look at your finances. Think hard about how you’ll manage and don’t be too proud to talk your parents about this aspect of independent living. They’ve been through similar situations even if they didn’t attend university themselves. Finally, university is also about making new friends. Attend any ‘welcome’ events and sign up for a few clubs. Don’t over-commit yourself in these early days though because you’ll already have a lot to deal with. Most people look back on their time at university with fond memories. So get organised, work hard and don’t forget to enjoy yourself. You’ve earned it.
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Quick Crossword
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Mass of rugby players (5) Brick carrier (3) To exist (2) Hawaiian garland (3) Margin (3) By way of (3) Notion (4) Inflammatory skin disease (4) Pig pen (3) Also (3) Spoiled (3) Blame or responsibility (4) Requires a scratch (4) Defile (3) Bag-like structure (3) Employ (3) In the manner indicated (2) Peculiar (3) Droll (5)
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A farewell (4-3) Rustic (5) Condition which may cause 19 across! (5) Journal (5) State of insanity (7) Padded pot cover (3,4) External (5) A court or tribunal (5) Embroidered edging (5)
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Inside Guide A guide to selected events in the area during August & September Sunday 8 August Alderley Edge Farmers Market Festival Hall, Alderley Edge. 9am to 1pm Tel: 01625 251753 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 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 Saturday 21 August A day of fun activities at Carrs Park in Wilmslow. Join the Friends of the Carrs to explore the park’s wildlife and get involved with some practical tasks. 11am to 4pm. Meet at the Carrs Park, Parish Hall Car Park, Wilmslow. Tel: 01625 520109 Saturday 28 August 110th Poynton Show. Entertainment all day. Advance family ticket £16 (2 adults and 3 children). Advance Tickets from Mates, Park Lane, the Show Caravan in the Co-op Car Park (a week before the Show). More information at www.poyntonshow.co.uk
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Saturday 28 August The Alderley Edge Allotments and Gardens Society Annual Show Methodist Hall, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge 12 noon 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 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 Saturday 12 September Woodford 10K The Woodford Centre 11am Enquiries Tel: 0161 439 2939 Sunday 12 September Alderley Edge Farmers Market Festival Hall, Alderley Edge 9am to 1pm Tel: 01625 251753 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
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Tuesday 14 September “Gauguin and Van Gogh: Contrasting Contemporaries” – public lecture organised by Wilmslow Decorative and Fine Arts Society (WDFAS) and presented by Vivien Heffernan, lecturer and practising artist. Free to WDFAS members, visitor’s fee £5 includes a glass of wine (booking necessary). No previous knowledge is required - just a dose of healthy curiosity! 7 30pm, Wilmslow Parish Church Hall, Chancel Lane (at the entrance to the Carrs Park) Contact Mr Robin Salmon Tel: 01625 526 680 Tuesday 14 September National Trust - East Cheshire Association "Acting Up" - Having retired from social work Caroline Meliar-Smith has taken new roles in film TV and advertising. At St Michael's Church Hall Bramhall 2pm. Members £1 Non-Members £2 on the door. Telephone 0161 440 0570
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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 Thursday 23 September National Trust - East Cheshire Association "Underground Manchester" by Keith Warrender, author and publisher and broadcaster who has written two books on the subject, on which he is an enthusiastic authority. At St Michael's Church Hall Bramhall. 7.30pm Members £1 Non-Members £2 on the door. Tel 0161 440 0570
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
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
Thursday 16 September Cheadle Hulme & Bramhall Natural History Society present ‘Garden Birdwatch'- The Secret life of Garden Birds by George Pilkington 7.30pm St Michael's Church Hall, St Michael's Avenue Bramhall New members always very welcome.
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
Saturday 18 September Cool Jazz with the Dan Whieldon Trio Dan Whieldon (Piano) Gavin Barras (Bass) and Marek Dorcik (Drums) will play jazz standards by writers ranging from Gershwin & Cole Porter through to Victor Young and Rogers and Hart. Bollington Arts Centre 8pm. Admission £8 Tickets: 01625 575287 or 575829
Players Wanted!
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
Saturday 9 October Strings • Brass • Percussion • Piano A one day workshop exploring SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY No.1 9am-4:30pm - Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Lane £13 inc refreshments and lunch Call 01260 252204 or visit www.aeorchestra.org.uk to reserve your place!
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Useful numbers Alderley Edge Churches Methodist Church
01625 873407/583337
Methodist Church Office
01625 586713
St Mary’s Church with Birtles
01625 585440
St Philip’s Church (Vicarage)
01625 583249
St Philip’s Parish Office
01625 581477
St Pius X Church
01625 582386
Wilmslow Churches
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Methodist Church, Wilmslow
01625 528892
St Ann’s C of E Church
01625 520309
St Bartholomew’s Parish Church 01625 520309 St Chad’s Handforth
01625 532145
St John’s Lindow
01625 583251
St Mary’s Methodist Handforth
01625 528892
St Teresa’s RC Church
01625 523384
St Benedict’s RC Church
01625 522776
Wilmslow United Reform Church 01625 532600 Doctors/Medical Centres
To secure advertising space in the next issue of Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge, please book early.
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Alderley Edge Medical Practice
01625 584545
Wilmslow Health Centre
01625 548555
Handforth Health Centre
01625 529421
Hawthorn Lane Surgery
01625 523902
Kenmore Medical Centre
01625 532244
Wilmslow Road Medical Centre Handforth
0161 426 5844
Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital NHS Direct
01625 421000 0845 4647
Deadline to receive final artwork for the next issue is Monday 20 September.
Primary Care Out of Hours Centre
Tel: 01625 879611 or email info@insidemagazines.co.uk
Wilmslow Leisure Centre
01625 533789
Macclesfield Leisure Centre
01625 615602
01625 502999
Leisure Centres
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Libraries Alderley Edge Library Macclesfield Library Wilmslow Library Local Government Cheshire East Council Macclesfield Borough Neighbourhood Wardens Post Offices Alderley Edge Post Office Handforth Post Office Wilmslow Post Office
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Alderley Edge Schools Alderley Edge Pre-School Playgroup
01625 599300
The Ryleys Boys School
01625 583241
Alderley Edge Primary School
01625 582213
Nether Alderley Primary School
01625 583282
Mottram St Andrew Primary
01625 829035
Alderley Edge School for Girls
01625 583028
Wilmslow Schools Ashdene Primary Dean Oaks Primary Gorsey Bank Primary St Anne’s Fulshaw St Benedicts Catholic Primary Lacey Green Primary Lindow Primary
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Styal Primary Wilmslow Grange Primary Wilmslow High School Police (non-emergency) Community Action Team Cheshire Constabulary Neighbourhood Police Team for Nether Alderley
01625 383253 01625 526566 01625 526191
0845 458 6374 0845 458 0000 0845 458 6380
Travel Bus Information Train Information Manchester Airport
01625 534850 0845 748 4950 0161 489 3000
Utilities Electricity – Power Loss Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water Mains Environment Agency Floodline
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Classified Directory ARCHITECTS/BUILDING SERVICES Peter Young ANTIQUES Michelle Coppock AUDIO VISUAL F Maddocks
DRIVEWAYS & PAVING Oakland Paving
21
Wilmslow Paving & Landscaping
35
EDUCATION & TUITION Beech Hall School Kumon
CAR MAINTENANCE Finesse CAR SALES & PURCHASE High Lane Garage CARPETS & FLOORING Moor Floors The Weave
23
32
ELECTRICIANS Marc 1 Electrics F Maddocks
27
R S Electrical ENERGY iGen
15
Greenthumb
18
MOBILE DISCO Musical Milestones
36
21
PEST CONTROL Roger Wilkson
4
5
PLASTERING Adamson Plastering
21
PLUMBING & HEATING J C Holt
10
Jon Kitchen
40
21
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FABRICS & HOME FURNISHINGS Bubblitex
31
Kellico Interiors
35
10
Safeclean
11
GARDEN DESIGN & LANDSCAPING Blue Tulip Garden Design
17
Creative Garden Solutions Inside Back
COMPUTER & INTERNET PC Doctor 38
Gardeners Plant Fairs
17
Newton Landscapes
17
GLASS & GLAZING Amark Windows
28
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22
HEALTH & FITNESS The Alderley Pilates Studio Knutsford Women’s 6 a Side
RESTAURANTS 39 Steps
9
ROOFING R Lomas & Son
39
SAILING TRAINING Cheshire Training
28
SINGING Cheshire A Cappella
31
SKIP HIRE Cheshire Demolition
40
WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning
35
Sunbright Cleaning Services
31
12
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY Alexandra Worsley 19
DENTAL CARE White Dental Spa
LAWNCARE Fairway Lawns
40
Ovenclean North West
DEMOLITION & EXCAVATION Cheshire Demolition
11
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GARAGE DOORS Regal Garage Doors
DECORATORS Sublime Décor
JOINERY James Grace Staircase Renovations
36
CLEANING & RESTORATION Driveway Blitz 43
COMPUTER SUPPLIES Cartridge World
48
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BUILDING MATERIALS Brick Market
40
40
35
BOOKSHOPS Simply Books
HOUSE SALES You Sell Fast
7
32
HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Men for all Reasons 43
SOLICITORS Knights Solicitors
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