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10) You are what you eat 27) Selling your house? Clutter costs 33) Welcome to the darkside 34) No ordinary mirrors 38) To pack or not to pack 40) Noise induced hearing loss 46) Winter pet care 52) 7 steps to fresh faced makeup 58) Turn your back on dry, dull hair 60) Picture yourself on a boat on a river 65) Why exercise???

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by AnlidfeyLEISBUrRE How many times have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat”? One more time won’t hurt then…

Healthy eating and nutrition is always a mine-field with so many fad diets around and food manufacturers marketing their products as miracle cures! Magazines push celebrity culture and promote super skinny and size zero – what are you to do? As with anything - keep it simple!

Human digestive systems weren’t designed to handle the modern refined sugars, starchy carbohydrates, grains, and dairy products that have snuck into our diets over the past couple of thousand years. As a consequence there has been a steady expansion of our waistlines and a rise in lifestyle diseases.

In an era before we started to mass farm, package, add sugar, refine, fry and re-fry and all other manner of processing our food), our predecessors lived an altogether healthier lifestyle. So the thinking goes – let’s get back to basics and re-learn how to live right.

People can’t live their lives on a diet, what you need is live a healthy lifestyle by making the right choices.

Choose food from good sources, food that has not been processed, food without preservatives or additives and always check food labels….especially the first few ingredients. Why the first few? Food laws ensure

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that food companies must list product ingredients in a descending order according to the degree to which they’re present in the food. Ingredients placed at the front of the list are the main components which are most prevalent in the food. When examining the ingredients list, pay special attention to whether the first few ingredients are natural and/or healthy. Avoid foods which list sugar, high fructose corn syrup or artificial colourings and preservatives as the first few ingredients.

Whilst looking at your food label on your products that are marketed as being healthy, or light version – have a look for what ingredients have been added to substitute fat or sugar. These are generally a chemical alternative in the form of emulsifiers, or artificial sweeteners. Both of these do not have a good nutritional values by any means.

As mentioned previously you don’t need a fancy crash diet to drop weight, this is distinctly unhealthy and not a good long term approach. Just lead a healthy lifestyle made through sensible choices.

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Selling your house?

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Of course, there are several basics that should be in place. The price needs to be as attractive as the décor, and you should aim to be flexible on things like fixtures, viewing times and completion dates.

You need to be with a pro-active estate agency – not just one who simply lists your house and then waits for the market to deliver a buyer to your door.

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A recent survey supports our own view that clutter in an otherwise delightful property can thwart an

early sale. Over 76% of estate agents questioned said that de-cluttering your home is among the top three most important things a seller can do, and is an inexpensive way of dramatically increasing the perception of space. 68% of agents said that a thorough interior clean was important, followed by 48% who said that the garden should be tidied.

If you have lived in your property for a while, you can become oblivious to what is clutter and what is an asset to the presentation of the property. So it’s a good idea to ask a friend to help you sort the wheat from the chaff, and we are of course happy to offer straight-talking good advice if required.

But don’t just bung your superfluous possessions it in the garage. Why not be rigorous and take a few carloads to one of our local charity shops? It can be a liberating exercise as well as a social benefit!

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The hospice - which cares for and supports thousands of local people every year at its sites in Heald Green, Little Hulton and the Neil Cliffe Centre in Wythenshawe Hospital – is looking for help from those who are interested in taking part in one of Manchester’s sporting events, including the Great Manchester Marathon (19th April 2015), Great Manchester Run (10th May 2015), Great Manchester Cycle (29th June 2015) or the Great Manchester Swim later this year.

“There are so many ways to get involved and help St Ann’s in 2015 and we’re hoping that as many local people as possible come forward with their support.”

Greater Manchester to help them raise much-needed funds this year, by taking part in a challenge event for the charity.

Events fundraiser Marie Steele explained: “We have to raise thousands of pounds every day just to keep the hospice open and we have amazing support from people right across Greater Manchester. The new year is the perfect time for people to think about a new challenge or goal and these sporting challenges

St Ann’s Hospice, which opened in 1971, is one of the largest hospices in the UK providing free care and support to patients, their families and carers, via in-patient and day care, plus in some parts of Greater Manchester via its Hospice@Home service which supports people in their own homes.

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Traditionally, Porter was a beer made with a greater emphasis on the malt content as opposed to the hops and used darker types of malt like brown and chocolate which gave the beers the mahogany hues they are renowned for. Allegedly, Porter took its name from its popularity with the transportation workers of our capital city in the late 18th and 19th century, which used it to slake their thirst after a hard days labour. Stout, which had been used previously to describe a stronger beer of any style, over time, came to be associated as a stronger version of Porter.

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The glass technology is one of the most ancient. Never the less, it continues to develop even now. The potential in this incredible material is colossal. By changing the chemistry and temperatures of glass manufacturing and employing modern technologies and scientific breaks through, the palette of effects achievable will leave you in awe! It is most evident in the bespoke manufacturing of high end decorative objects and I’m not talking about Murano glass vases and chandeliers or Swarovski creations, which recently took the world of fashion and interiors alike by storm. I’m taking about mirrors and decorative art panels used as wall cladding or Objet d’art.

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These are no ordinary mirrors! They don’t come from a conveyer belt. They are the product of imagination and skills honed and perfected for many years of the elite, as far as glass artists are concerned. The manufacturing processes are closely guarded. If you consider yourself well informed about the latest trends, fashion or the highest quality interior products, you will be forgiven for thinking these sought after mirrors would bear a “Made in Italy” label. Or perhaps - Czechoslovakia. After all, we’ve come to appreciate Czech glass and crystal a long time ago. However, you will be wrong. Amongst

These artists devoted their time to embody the spirit and spontaneity of nature into their luxury line of mirrors, wall art and wall panels, as well as bespoke commissions. Each piece is unique due to its complex and somewhat unpredictable manufacturing process.

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For example a weekend in Barcelona will require somewhat different suitcase ingredients to a week in Thailand... And obviously a winter holiday opens a whole other can of worms not covered here...But we have tried to suggest below a somewhat capsule summer wardrobe that can be added to, or tweaked to suit your individual requirements....

Number 1 on any fashionably fabulous vacationing girls hotlist has got to be “The Dresses”! Anyone who is worth their red soled heels, knows that half the fun of a holiday is having an excuse to get dolled up EVERY night as if it’s the Saturday after payday! So the dresses you pick should be the starting point at which you build the rest of your travelling closet around.

For a weeks holiday we would suggest at least 4 fabulous dresses, and of course every girl knows the best type of holiday dress, is a new holiday dress!! (Or 4) it’s a good idea, for each piece to serve a slightly different purpose....

by Jo Hoddes Now you don’t have to go as far as a Celebrity Stylist, in terms of laying out each outfit including shoes and accessories and taking a Polaroid, so you know what to put with what when you reach your destination but it is good to use some of the tricks of the trade.

We suggest laying out outfits, with shoes and accessories all together, this way you are able to see where it is possible to streamline... Do you really need 2 pairs of black heels for example? Could both those outfits go with one handbag, rather than packing one for each outfit? It should also help to ensure you don’t forget a key piece... And far less stressful than simply throwing everything in and hoping for the best, after all wouldn’t you rather be sipping champagne and looking effortlessly fabulous!!

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Age is the biggest single cause of hearing loss but another common cause of hearing loss is damage to the ear due to repeated exposure to loud noises over time and this is called Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).

When the ear is exposed to excessive levels of loud sounds over time, the sensitive hair cells inside the cochlea become damaged and once this occurs, it is permanent.

What causes NIHL? NIHL can be caused by a one-time exposure to an intense “impulse” sound called acoustic trauma, such as an explosion, or by continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time.

Those people working in noisy environments or with noisy equipment and were not provided with protective equipment are at risk of developing this condition.

Measurement of Noise Sound is measured in units called decibels. Sounds of less than 75 decibels, even after long exposure, are unlikely to cause hearing loss. However, long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time it takes for NIHL to happen.

Here are the average decibel ratings of some sounds: • Normal conversation 60 decibels • Noise from heavy city traffic 85 decibels • Air Compressor 94 decibels • Hilti Guns 103 decibels • Fireworks and firearms 150 decibels What are the effects and signs of NIHL? When you are exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, you may slowly start to lose your hearing. Because the damage from noise exposure is usually gradual, you might not notice it, or you might ignore the signs of hearing loss until they become more pronounced. Over time, sounds may become distorted or muffled, and you might find it difficult to understand other people when they talk or have to turn up the volume on the television.

Loud noise exposure can also cause tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the ears or head. Hearing loss and tinnitus can occur in one or both ears.

Can NIHL be prevented?

NIHL is the only type of hearing loss that is completely preventable. If you understand the hazards of noise and how to practice good hearing health, you can protect your hearing for life. Here’s how: • Know which noises can cause damage (those at or above 85 decibels).

• Wear earplugs or other protective devices when involved in a loud activity (activity-specific earplugs and earmuffs are available at hardware and sporting goods stores).

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Winter Pet Care... grooming during winter?

Many owners ask if they should continue with their regular grooming appointments during winter. The simple answer to this is yes. The temptation is to leave the coat to grow over the winter to keep them warm and snuggly. This sounds perfectly logical and with correct care and attention it is possible, however, winter coats can hide trouble such as lumps, bumps or sores, if you normally have your dog trimmed there’s no need to stop. If your dog is a mud magnet or spends all day rolling around in the grass, having a long coat can be a nightmare any time of the year, especially in the rain, mud or snow. Long coats take a lot of brushing and combing to keep on top of them, this work doubles after a wet and muddy walk. You can’t leave them to dry without brushing and combing and you cannot towel dry without brushing either. Long or wool coated dogs will simply develop matts and tangles, these can be uncomfortable as well as a hiding area for parasites! They are more likely to get twigs, leaves and all sorts of debris stuck in their coats in the winter too so a trim is still a good idea.

You don’t have to have them as short as you would in the summer but you can still have some length / bulk removed. If you really don’t want any coat removing you groomer can still do a good bath and groom out then trim the hair between the pads and clip the nails. Many groomers will do this cheaper than a full trim and an advantage of allowing your groomer to do this

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Between baths, to keep your dog clean and sweet smelling, you could use one of the dry shampoos available, again ask your groomer for advice.

If your dog is indoors more frequently in the winter, the nails may need extra trimming, check weekly and if you hear the “click-click” on bare floors chances are they need trimming.

Again most groomers offer this as a stand-alone service.

Most owners welcome the colder weather as it signals the end of the flea season. However, fleas can still hang on for months in a warm house or dog bed. Don’t let your defences down just because its winter. Keep up your flea control programme all year.

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Lucia Davies is a children’s Entertainer from Stockport.

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After studying child psychology and physiology at Stockport College back in the 90’s she worked with children in Foundation up to year 6 of an inner city school in Manchester before taking the plunge and going self employed as a children’s entertainer.

Having learned how children ticked first, falling into performing came naturally to Lucia. “ If you know what children like and how to communicate with them they will jump through hoops literally!” Over her 25 year career she has learned that the best thing you can give any child is your time. “ I have watched crazes come and go.

Furbies, Pokemon Cards Beeny Babies,Scoobies, Moshi Monsters and Loom bands to name but a few. The kids love every craze but what I have noticed is that each one would provide an opportunity for children to either collect and swap creative and imaginative ideas with one another.

They would spend hours playing with the ‘New Toy’ However, the ultimate pleasure was to spend time trading, collecting, comparing and sharing with their friends.

With this in mind Lucia has recently brought her first book to print. ‘Pod’ is about a small green lizard with a kind heart. When a Witch and a Wizard are up to no good in Tanglewood, Pod comes to investigate.

When he is tricked into drinking a magic potion, torrential rain causes flooding and destruction. When all seems to have gone wrong, the magic begins.

The book is unique and the first of it’s kind. The pages are left blank with decorative frames that give clues as to what the children might draw. The book is a collaborative between Lucia the Author and the children as the Illustrator. In the book they can write their name on the front cover, add a photo and put their individual ideas down on glossy paper to create a finished piece.

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Multi-use your bronzer by firstly contouring the cheeks, firstly applying to the cheek hollow below the cheek bone, then brushing the excess over the whole eye area, this will give the eye a natural contour and a great eyeshadow cheat. Always go for a true bronze colour with a matte finish.

I love Collection Bronze Glow Matt Powder Terrecotta. £2.99. (Superdrug)

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Save Our Savoy...

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ommunity spirit is alive and well in one area of Stockport, where thousands of local people have come together in support of a local cinema facing possible demolition.

The Savoy Cinema in Heaton Moor is under threat having been put up for sale by its current owners. But having served The Four Heatons area of Stockport since 1923 it’s no surprise that villagers are not taking its closure lying down.

A group of volunteers have started a campaign to save the Savoy with plans to create The Savoy Arts Centre for the wider Stockport area and beyond.

Ron Cook, Chairman of the group says, “We have been overwhelmed by the response from local people. We’ve had thousands of people sign our petition with countless others lobbying councillors and offering practical support. It’s really quite amazing and is undoubtedly making a difference towards making our campaign a success.”

The aim of the group is clear: to purchase the cinema and transform it into a communityowned arts centre offering a vibrant and diverse cinematic programme, a wide-range of artistic and community activities as well as a bar and café.

The next steps in making the vision a reality are to further involve local people, who are integral to its success.

A comprehensive questionnaire has been issued to residents to gain a full insight into what is required from the centre to ensure the success of the venture in meeting the needs of local people.

The group are also looking for any other volunteers who might be willing to give some of their time to help with the project.

In particular they are looking for: a local qualified builder who could work on small alterations / structural works in the building at no or low cost, someone who would be able to carry out a full dimensional survey of the building and a person local to The Four Heatons with experience of acting as a treasurer for a charity.

The group are also looking for people’s stories and memories of The Savoy and would love to hear from you.

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The Charity’s aim is to provide a safe, secure, relaxing and uplifting environment for the financially and socially disadvantaged. One little girl who stayed with us was very upset when the time to go home came, more so than the usual tears we sometimes have. We were in a quandary as we had given her the teddy she had become attached to and could not figure out what was causing her to be so upset. It was when we read her comment she had written I our visitors book that It costs thousands of pounds to sustain the house and grounds which we endeavor to raise each year. Finding funding has been extremely hard and it has become increasingly more difficult to raise the much needed funds. We do not receive any funds from anywhere except those we can raise ourselves by fundraising events such as our Plant Sale, Open day, Garden Party, bag packs and Christmas Delights .The community which we rely on heavily, has become very involved over the years, supporting our very worthwhile cause. We accept donations

we got to the bottom of it. She had written that she had loved her stay especially the bed it was so soft and warm, this made us ask did she have to share at home but the answer was that she did not have any bed at home and had to sleep on the sofa. A harsh realisation dawned on us and we managed to pacify her by reassuring her that we would keep her that bedroom especially for her for when she came back again.

We believe passionately that for many of the people who stay at the house, this break from the hardships of their day-to-day existence can, literally, be a life-saver.

Accommodation for up to 24 guests is provided in 11 bedrooms in beautifully decorated facilities with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Also there is a well equipped kitchen, dining room, restful lounges and children’s playroom. The grounds include a secure play area for toddlers, a bike track for the older children, a paved patio with barbeque, a private lawn area with benches and seating for quiet reflection. of clothes, unwanted gifts, food, toys, household goods to recycle to those who need them and garden furniture as well as money. All contributions are very much appreciated and gratefully received and we could not run the charity without the support of our neighbors and community. There are many ways you can support us including volunteering, any help you can give us no matter how small can make a huge difference. If you don’t know how or where to start, just give us a call, even if you can only spare one hour, it will be worth it to us.

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Prepare to face your enemy...

Turn your back on dry, dull hair.

As seasons change it’s time to rethink your hair regime.

It’s not just your skin that comes under winter attack, your hair needs love too!

Colds, flu and the stresses of Christmas can affect your health and believe it or not, illness and stress are the most common cause of poor hair growth and condition.

Turn your back on dry, dull hair and step into Spring with shiny smooth healthy looking hair.

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Its lightweight formula recovers and boosts the hair, absorbing instantly without being greasy or weighing the hair down leaving the hair flexible and healthy.

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There are also plenty of vitamin supplements that can help. Vitamin C reduces excess oil on the scalp and Vitamin E and Zinc help reduce hair loss.

If hair loss or just thinning hair is a problem for you, you’re not alone, 50% of all salon clients have thinning hair, but you’ll be pleased to know there may be a solution. For whatever reason your hair has become thinner, and we’ve mentioned a few above, you can now try to reverse this problem with our range of NIOXIN products.

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iver Cruising is now being discovered by those wanting a holiday that is all about the destination. You do need to be reasonably fit, this is not a ‘flop and drop’ type of holiday but it is relaxing; once aboard, you only have to unpack once, there are no early morning tour buses to catch and no complicated city centre roads to navigate trying to find your next hotel.

include complimentary excursions but because the vessels are small you get to moor right in the heart of the cities you visit, it’s easy to just walk ashore and wander at your own pace. When sailing there is always somewhere to relax and something to see as you pass through the countryside, towns and cities.

When comparing River Cruise prices it’s important to consider what’s included in the price. Your food is always included and not having to pay for meals each day make a big difference to your overall holiday cost. Wine, beer or soft drinks are generally included with meals but some have now extended this to include all your drinks on-board.

Our most popular one week river cruise is along the Rhine taking you from Amsterdam to Basel in Switzerland.

Sailing through France and Germany this cruise is filled with centuries of history and culture, passing through the magnificent Rhine Gorge and to the edge of the Black Forest. The Upper Danube is also a favourite – a one week cruise will typically include Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg.

River Cruising is all about the destination you are visiting. Most days you will cruise for half the day and then dock for half of the day to explore. In larger cities you will have at least a day and sometimes the itinerary will include an overnight stay. Many cruise lines now

River Cruising is still quite a specialist holiday but if you enjoy touring and like to be immersed in your destination then we can heartily recommend it. With the new modern vessels offering high standards and great value for money, river cruising is set to grow in popularity.

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ne of the hottest food trends right now is ‘locally sourced everything’ The demand for locally-sourced food is not going away – it is growing. For the third year in a row, local food topped the list of most important menu trends according to a National survey of professional chefs.

The time is right for farmers and food producers to contact local cafes and restaurants and tell them about their products More and more often in our shop we get asked where our meat comes from; have the chickens been free to roam the Cheshire countryside, do the cows eat Cheshire grass?

It is becoming increasingly important for consumers to understand how local the produce is that they are eating.

High ‘food miles’ are a big no-no.

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As we are based in the centre of Stockport (and without a garden!) unfortunately this means it isn’t possible for us, but hopefully if we open another bakery, we will get the opportunity to do this one day. The idea of growing and picking our own vegetables for our freshly made soup of the day makes it all the more exciting and an opportunity to be more creative.

It has also become increasingly popular for people to ‘drink local’ and you may have noticed popping up over Stockport recently are a number of micro breweries.

Quantum Brewing Co for example, are a small craft microbrewery, making ales in cask, keg and bottle and selling to local free houses.

At our bakery we use a highly reputable and long established Stockport based butcher, who sources meat from farms throughout Cheshire.

Places like High Peak Beer Co who operate out of Stockport Market Hall follow CAMRA’s LocAle principle, which is to stock produce which been sourced predominantly from micro breweries within a 30 mile radius of their outlet.

Not only does this trend relate to meat, but also fruit and vegetables which are the original ‘local foods’. It is popular now for cafes and restaurants to grow their own produce on site, either for use in their menus or to be sold directly to the consumer. The name for this trend is called ‘hyperlocal’.

The trend for ‘locally sourced everything’ is huge in America right now, and is slowly becoming more visible throughout Europe. Once you taste and experience the quality of local produce, it’s hard to find the motive to visit the aisles of your local supermarket to see your beef has come from Brazil...

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Why do the winter months have

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As winter arrives its time to consider changing your skin care routine to stand up to the elements.

When I think of my skin during the winter months I think it is time to nourish and repair some of the effects from sun exposure and heat we’ve had in the preceding months. Skin is stripped of its natural moisture by wind, central heating and low humidity. Even people who don’t normally have dry skin can find the winter months are a problem. Anytime the skin is dry, it’s going to become more sensitive and irritated. The winter weather tends to be harsher, so if you have any underlying dermatitis or eczema, that will tend to flair in the winter. But even if you have perfectly healthy skin and you don’t take the appropriate steps to insulate it, you can have problems with dryness and irritation.

Here are a few skin care musts: 1. Exfoliate. In the winter your skin is constantly turning over, and that dead layer of skin needs to come off in a gentle fashion. That’s exfoliation. You can do it with a scrub, cleanser or with a Microdermabrasion which is a more intense treatment. A tip if you have dry skin and you put moisturiser on and it feels like it’s sitting on top of your skin, you’re not exfoliating enough.

2. Moisturise. You need to seal in as much moisture as possible in the winter. We now have moisturisers that actually pull water from the environment and provide a nice blanket of moisture. My favorite ingredient to look for in a serum or cream is hyaluronic acid. It’s not actually an acid, it’s a molecule that works like a sponge on top of the face to pull water in. It will give your skin a nice drink of water all day long without leaving you feeling greasy. Even if you have oily skin, it’s good because the more water you get into your skin, the less oily it will be.

3. Repair and protect: In the summer, dark spots get darker and redness gets worse. During the winter, when you’re not in the sun, it is a great time to repair damage from sun exposure. If you have dark spots, my favorite ingredients to look for are titanium dioxide and arbutin.

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The Christian charity offers a large selection of secondhand furniture, household goods and computers at knockdown prices from its Meadow Mill address, on Water Street, Stockport.

All the goods are refurbished items, or good as new, donated to the charity by members of the public.

Renewal North West was started almost ten years ago as a computer renovation operation, in the roof-space of a church building. Then, after an initial move, it relocated to its current venue, selling second-hand white goods - fridges, freezers, washing machines - household goods, laptops, and renovating used furniture.

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It operates a community computers scheme that makes laptops and PCs available more cheaply to those on benefits.

“We are supported by the Christian Church, at Brownwood Hall, Wythenshawe,” says technical manager Chris Bennett.

Members of the church sit as trustees on the charity’s board.

As well as the household goods, Renewal operates The Rinascente Gallery, a large showroom filled to the brim with vintage, hand-painted and industrial furniture.

“It has opened up a different market,” says Chris. “It is aimed at people with more money to spend on something that’s unique.” The charity has been particularly successful in offering a line of bespoke

industrial tables”, says Chris.

“And we have recently started getting into the gardening side of things,” says Chris.

Customers can now order landscaping requirements from the charity.

It operates an online shop, where customers can browse through the goods and order online.

The Renewal operation is run by Wes Downs, general manager and trustee, along with a management team.

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Obtaining a mortgage can be one of the biggest financial

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The recent Mortgage Market Review (MMR) brought in by the Financial Conduct Authority in April 2014 has had a great effect on our ability to get a mortgage. One of the major changes is that lenders must prove borrowers only get a mortgage they can afford. This now means that the banks, building societies must assess whether your new mortgage will be affordable by scrutinizing and stress testing your income and expenditure.

For a long time now brokers have had to prove affordability and collect the relevant documents that could substantiate this. As brokers have always needed to be qualified the new rules have only really enforced what has long been their usual practice.

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Alternatively, many brokers offer a more flexible service with appointments outside of the usual working hours and quite often in your own homes. Many brokers can also offer a comprehensive range of mortgages from across the market, allowing you to assess your options with one meeting. This flexibility and expertise can allow them to offer a greater range of products and can also help ensure that your protection needs are correctly addressed.

The outcome of the recent changes has resulted in the application process being a more rigid and time consuming affair. Due to this, greater consideration should be given to effective use of your time. You can now be assured that whoever you talk to will be fully qualified.

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ver 1,200 two year olds in Stockport are eligible for up to 570 hours per year of FREE childcare. If you receive certain benefits or have an annual household income below £16,190 then call into your local Surestart Centre and the friendly staff will check if a free place is available and help you register. Or you can telephone 0161 217 6028.

The FREE places are to help with your child’s early learning and development through play.

Children aged between two and five will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). ‘ Learning through play’ helps children begin to understand simple sentences, listen and enjoy rhymes and stories, express themselves through action and sound and begin to make and manipulate objects and tools.

Some of the benefits include • Improving children’s development, for example their communication skills • Helping them learn to socialise with other children and make friends • Giving them access to new activities and exciting places to play • Helping them begin to get ready for school To check if a place is available to you, simply drop into your local Sure Start Children’s Centre where they will check for you.

You will need to provide your national insurance number, name and date of birth.

If you are working you will need to provide evidence of your benefits. This is your tax awards notice (TC602)

To take up one of the funded places for your two year old you must be in receipt of one or more of the following: • Families in receipt of non-working benefits • Families with a total household income of less than £16,190. This will be recorded in your awards notice • Children receiving Disability Living Allowance • Children with a statement of SEN or an Education, Health and Care plan • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 • Children looked after by the local authority or left care through a special guardianship, adoption or residence order Families will always be better off taking up a free place because tax credits only contribute to a percentage of the full cost of a place, and not all of it. You can then top this up with additional childcare through Care To Learn or Childcare Grants, etc (student parents) or any extra hours you may wish to purchase and which are supported by the childcare element of Working Tax Credit (working parents).

Your local Sure Start Children’s Centre can advise and support you.

It is important to keep HMRC informed of any changes to your circumstances. If you receive tax credits and then take up a free childcare place, you must inform HMRC as soon as possible - either if your childcare costs stop or your average weekly costs go down by £10 or more.

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When choosing your childcare check how you can use your hours with them. Many providers will work flexibly; to help meets your needs, within the following limits:

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• Your child can have a maximum of 570 hours per year of free childcare and early education .

• You can take a maximum of 15 hours per week during term time only (38 weeks per year), or if the childcare provider is open year round, you could take fewer hours every week but spread them across the year. Each free session can last between two- and- a-half and 10 hours a day up to a maximum of 15 hours per week.

• If you would like to ‘top-up’ with additional hours then you can purchase these with your childcare provider, if they have space available.

• The dates when your child will first become eligible for a free place are shown in the table below.

Prep: 15 mins • Cook: 40 mins

Start dates for childcare

Ingredients

A child turns 2 between .....................................................Free place from

• 2 tbsp olive oil

1st September to 31st December................Start of January (Spring Term)

• 1 onion, chopped

1st January to 31st March .............................After Easter (Summer Term)

• 100g unsmoked lardons or chopped streaky bacon

1st April to 31st August.......................Start of September (Autumn Term)

If you would like more information about start dates visit your local Sure Start Children’s Centre or call 0161 217 6028.

Here at Stockport Village nursery we offer the hours as flexibly as we can. We are a beautiful, purpose built nursery in Stockport Town Centre and we have a room in which out 2 year olds can take their hours either in a morning session (9am to 12) or an afternoon (1pm to 4pm) Monday to Friday.

We can also do a school day which is 9am to 4.30pm 2 days per week. This is the 15 hours which can be take 38 weeks of the year (Term time).

Additional hours can be topped up and spread over the full year. Please feel free to pop in or give us a ring to come and have a look around:

0161 477 8855 Fletcher St. Stockport SK1 1DY

• 2 large carrots, chopped • 2 sticks celery, chopped • 1 medium potato, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed • 400g can chopped tomatoes

• 1l vegetable stock (from granules or a cube) • 2 tsp chopped sage leaves, or 1 tsp dried • few cabbage leaves, shredded • 400g can haricot beans handful chopped parsley For the pesto croutes • slices of crusty bread • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp pesto

Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onion and lardons or bacon and fry for about 5 mins until the onion is starting to brown. Tip in the carrots, celery, potato and garlic, stir well and cook for a few minutes.

2. Add the tomatoes, stock and sage, and bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce heat to simmer and cook partly covered for 30 mins, stirring in the cabbage after 15 mins. Drain and rinse the beans and add to the pan with the parsley.

Season and serve with pesto croûtes, see right, or crusty bread.

3. For the pesto croûtes: Cut 3-4 slices of crusty bread into chunks, about 2cm thick. Tip into an ovenproof pan. Mix the olive oil and pesto, then add to the bread, tossing it with your hands until the croûtes are evenly coated. Bake in a moderate oven for about 10 mins until crisp.SP East 77

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