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Welcome to the May / June issue of SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge
This month’s Charity News covers the Wilmslow Wells for Africa. Enabling visitors to explore more than 18 beautiful gardens across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Mobberley and Mottram St Andrew displaying a range of designs and horticultural techniques. Page 16.
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See you next time.
Angela
Editor SK Magazines
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This month
Interior Design Page 32
Contents
Welcome - Page 3
Events - Pages 5,6, 8 & 10
Garden Talk – Page 12
Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 14
Charity News – Page 16
Children’s Activities – Page 20 & 22
Under the Hammer – Page 24
Community Care – Page 26
Food & Drink – Page 28
Community Index - Page 30
Interior Design – Page 32
Ad Index - Page 34
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EVERY MONDAY: THE LINDOW SINGERS
A friendly mixed voice choir singing a range of music. No audition needed. Wilmslow Academy Primary School, Handforth Road, Handforth, SK9 2LX. For more information visit our website www.lindowsingers.org.uk or email Harry.Epton@ ntlworld.com or call 0161 485 2231
EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON
In Together Wilmslow activities group for people with dementia and their carers. Games, crafts, songs, chat plus tea and cakes. Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, 2pm to 4pm. Call Sally 07786 482048, email intogetherwilmslow@gmail.com
EVERY MONDAY: GERMAN TUITION
offered by highly experienced teacher/ native speaker. All levels whether for business, exams, travel or just fun. Regular sessions or crash courses. For further information contact 07906326635.
EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS
Further details contact Angela 07790291648.
EVERY MONDAY: STORIES AND SONGS
11-11:30am ideal for 4 and under, Free, no need to book but telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.
EVERY MONDAY: WILMSLOW CHESS CLUB
New members, from beginner to advanced are always welcomefor friendly or more competitive chess. Meeting are at King’s Arm hotel, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PZ. 7.30pm –Juniors at 7pm. Contact: Colin Mills 07306 386789
EVERY MONDAY: ITALIAN CONVERSATION CLASSES
Call Raffaella 07900 184318 with any questions. www.italianclasses.co.uk
EVERY MONDAY: BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: Susan Young 07712 069627
EVERY MONDAY: OTAGO BASED STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS
Monday 2.00-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow. Followed by refreshments. £5.00 per class. (Contact Angela 07790291648)
EVERY MONDAY: TALBOT BADMINTON CLUB
Email: talbotshuttleclub@gmail.com for more information.
THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: EAST CHESHIRE ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY.
We are a sociable group of enthusiastic gardeners, many of whom have a wide knowledge of things alpine. Come and meet us at Wilmslow Preparatory School at 7pm for 7.30 start, September to April. Subscriptions are Single £10, Joint £18 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.
EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE PROBUS. Interesting talks and other social activities for retired people. Union Club, Stevens Street, Alderley Edge. 10am for 10:30am. Contact Richard Barraclough, alderley.probus@gmail.com, 01625 582010.
EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY: CLASSES FOR SEQUENCE DANCING
Contact Susan Young 07712 069627
EVERY TUESDAY: MAGIC VOICES
Wilmslow 7.30pm Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow SK9 4AA
EVERY TUESDAYS (TERM TIME):
ALDERLEY EDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR for fun and friendship. 2-3.30pm at Alderley Edge Methodist Church.
EVERY TUESDAY:
ROTARY CLUB OF WILMSLOW DEAN
Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Delicious lunch at The Pinewood Hotel, Handforth. Interesting speaker and friendly company. Contact Lesley Cox 079534 471782
EVERY TUESDAY: THE BARNBY CHOIR
8pm til 9.45pm AT WILMSLOW METHODIST CHURCH, WATER LANE, WILMSLOW, SK9 5AR CONTACT SHAN BRISTOW 01625 520193 or email Shan@shanbristow.co.uk Or see Choir Website: www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY: WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.
EVERY TUESDAY: LUNCH CLUB
Royal Voluntary Service run a lunch club every Tuesday for older people at the Methodist church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge ,12pm to 1pm we offer a sandwich, cake and cups of tea ,it’s a great way to meet new people and have a natter. contact Julie Dickson 01625 536412
EVERY TUESDAY: MACCLESFIELD LIGHT ORCHESTRA
If you enjoy playing music and would like to join a friendly orchestra, please contact: Rosemary Jones 01625 529313 or Lawrence Beard 01625 572324. 7.45 pm in the Salvation Army Rooms, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT. www.macclesfieldlightorchestra.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY: JAZZ AND SWING Contact 01625 528336.
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
Theme changes at every session. Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW. Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast. gov.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY: WOW SINGERS (LADIES’ DAYTIME CHOIR)
Further details: cantata16@gmail.com, 01625 269721 or www.cantatamusic.org
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK LOVERS GROUP
2-3pm: free, no need to book. We will have a different book theme each month so call 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA Call Chrissie on 07929 103990 for further information. www.backbeatacappella.com.
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: DEAN ROW WI
Call Elizabeth on 01625 251126
EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: STOCKPORT LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB. Lunch and Speaker at The Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport. Contact Joyce on 07985 158475
EVERY WEDNESDAY: ALDERLEY EDGE BRIDGE CLUB. Contact John Poole on 01625 584328 or DenisLangton on 01625 583720
EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADCS & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Contact details 01260 253401.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: WILMSLOW KNIT AND NATTER GROUP
Suitable for knitters of any ability. 9.30 - 12.00pm at Coach and Four, Alderley Road, Wilmslow.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: RHYMETIME 10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.
EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY Contact us on 01625 536909 or by email to wilmslowhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY: CHESHIRE A CAPPELLA MONTH
Barbershop singing, ladies voices, 18+. 7.30-9.30 pm at Morley Green Club, Wilmslow SK9 5NT. www.Cheshireacappella.com/
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: THE ART SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE
Contact Maggie on 0161 427 9451 or email info@ theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk
EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: CONCERTS UNDER THE SPIRE:
Every Third Wednesday of the Month: Alderley Edge Methodist Church Lunchtime Concert Light lunches served from 12 noon followed by 45-minute recital starting at 1.00 pm. Admission to the concert by programme £8 available at the door. www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY: POYNTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CONCERT BAND
Rehearse at Poynton RBL, George’s Road West from 8pm - 10pm. New members welcome. Recommended minimum standard grade 5. Contact poyntonrblband@gmail.com for more information.
EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADULT COLOURING 10.30am-12noon at Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW U3A
Meetings at 2.30pm with a different speaker each month New members are very welcome. Costs £1 each meeting after membership fee which includes a cup of tea and a biscuit. URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow. For more information check out www.wilmslowu3a.org.uk
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: ROW OF TREES CUM WIMSLOW W.I.
Contact Jean on 01625 475222.
EVERY THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
Call Angela 0779029168.
EVERY THURSDAY: STORY & SONG. 10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.
EVERY THURSDAY: CLASSICAL YOGA
Contact Marion Duff on 01625 528650 www. marionduff.co.uk for details.
EVERY THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP A SOCIAL GROUP FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE 07990 760886 www.thursdaygroup.co.uk
EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: AIR-BRITAIN MANCHESTER BRANCH
Guest Speakers 1pm for 1.30pm at Avro Heritage Museum, Woodford, SK7 1QS. Further details Brian 07940173360
EVERY THURSDAY: KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS. Thursday 1.30-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street. Wilmslow Standing and Seated Exercise to Music. Followed by refreshments £7.00 per class (Contact Angela 07790291648)
EVERY THURSDAY: YOGA
For more information email: diana.j.davidson@btinternet.com or call 0161 929 1947.
EVERY THURSDAY: RHYMETIME
11-11:30am: Ideal for aged 4 and under, free, no need to book – telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW GUILD BIRDWATCHING GROUP
Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK95HD. All welcome. Contact www.guildlifelonglearning.org
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE SPEAKERS
Call Mike on 07973 155651.
3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH: TRANSITION WILMSLOW MEETING
Do join us and help us make Wilmslow a greener place; we plant trees, grow vegetables, organise guided walks, bike rides and talks, help people save energy at home and lots more! Do join us and share your ideas. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm either at Quaker Meeting House or via Zoom. Contact transitionwilmslow@gmail.com for details.
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW
Every second Thursday of the month: The Art Society Wilmslow. Meet at the United Reform Church Wilmslow and the contact details are : wilmslow@theartssociety.org
EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER): RETIRED TEACHERS CLUB
Contact 0161 4398794.
EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB
playing at Chorley Village Hall Contact Brian 01625 533797 or Angela 01625 528826
EVERY THURSDAY LEGO CLUB:
5-6:30pm: ideal for 5+, free, no need to book so come and get creative - telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.
EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB
1.15pm-4pm at Chorley Village Hall. contact Bernard 01625 524679 or Jean 01625 526687
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW WORDSMITHS WRITING GROUP:
10:30-11:45: write poetry, short stories or scripts in an informal setting, no experience necessary. Free, no need to book. Telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING: THE ALDERLEY EDGE, WILMSLOW AND DISTRICT FOOTPATHS PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Visit www.footpaths.org.uk
EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”
Contact Suzi 07876 152 630 www.oagb.org.uk
EVERY SUNDAY: TAI CHI
All year round, every Sunday morning at 10.30am @ the Leisure Centre Cricket ground. No tuition. No charge and free parking!
SATURDAY 10TH MAY: THE BARNBY CHOIR
7.30 pm at United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR. Faure Requiem, items by Vaughan Williams and Gielo. Organ, piano & string quintet. Tickets £12, students £5, children free. Tickets phone 01625 520193 or on the door. Website www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk
SATURDAY 24TH MAY: STOCKPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Rimsky-Korsakov – May Night Overture. Copland – Appalachian Spring and Brahms Symphony No 1. Starts 7.30pm at Stockport Town Hall - Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso. For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk
SATURDAY 24TH MAY:
CHEADLE HULME GARDENING SOCIETY
RCoffee Morning and Plant Sale from 10am –12pm. Parish Rooms, Church Rd, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB. Come and join us for coffee, biscuits and a chat. Stalls include, Books, Cakes, Jigsaws, Cards and a Raffle. Admission £1.50, includes refreshments. www.cheadlehulmegardeningsociety.com
T:- Kate 0161 485 4322 or Gill 0161 485 2269
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE: WOODFORD SUMMER FAIR
Join us for a lovely family day out 11am – 4pm. Entry is free and the bar will be open.
If you are interested in taking a stand at the Summer Fair, please email Avril on woodfordshowcase@gmail.com This event is organised by Woodford Community Council, Woodford Neighbourhood Forum and Woodford Community Centre
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE:
WILMSLOW WELLS FOR AFRICA.
For the full details go to “Charity News” on page 16
SATURDAY 19TH JULY:
LADYBROOK SINGERS AFTERNOON TEA CONCERT
Including 80th Anniversary of VE Day sing along. 2.30 pm at Short Street United Reformed Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4AD. Tickets £10 incl. refreshments. Under 16 years free. Tickets pay on the door. www.ladybrooksingers.com
Unit 2 Marcliffe Industrial Estate
Hazel Grove SK7 5EG
Factory units to LET
Industrial units with artic vehicle turning space outside Only a 10 minute walk from the train station, offering connections to Manchester Piccadilly and Macclesfield. Shared WCs and kitchen facilities on site. Metal roller shutter entrances
NICE AND TIDY LANDSCAPE & GARDEN SERVICES
• Spring tidy up
• Trees felled and pruned
• Hedges trimmed
• Jungle tidy ups
• Fencing
• Flagging
• New sheds supplied and erected
• Block paving
• Tur ng
• Brick work
• Old sheds removed
• Gates supplied and tted
• All rubbish removed
• Geo jet washing
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LET’S TALK ABOUT ROSES Garden Talk
Thirty five years ago, I started my career in horticulture as an apprentice rose budder (grower.) The entire spring and summer was spent crouched over, resting my elbows on my bent knees, budding a stock rose onto a rootstock. In the late summer, as our newly budded roses took hold, we were greeted by hectares of flowering roses and the scent was magical. These days, whenever I smell roses, I’m transported back 35 years.
With 30 thousand varieties of roses to choose from, how do you make a decision on what to buy? It would be unfair to pick my favourite roses but instead, in this short article, let’s highlight the groups. All the major rose growers produce a free catalogue and usually with a phone call they will happily send you their latest edition. These days you can see all this online, but personally I still like a hard copy that I can flick through.
The rose groups are:
roses. They vary in size from 1 to 4 metre high shrubs and can have small single flowers with amazing scarlet autumn fruits or large, highly perfumed, perpetual flowers. The perfume can vary from rose to rose and I do recommend visiting a local rose nursery in the summer to smell the different fragrances. I love the scent of Rose Crown Princess Margret but some friends say they can’t smell anything!
There are also Patio roses which grow in pots and need almost no pruning and Groundcover roses which should need no explanation. The Climbing roses are just budded onto faster growing roots so you can have Hybrid Tea, Floribunda or shrub roses but just on faster growing roots for climbing over walls and arches.
Hybrid Teas - these are usually highly perfumed with large individual flowers, excellent for cutting for the house with long, strong stems. The Modern Hybrid Teas and newer varieties with similar flowers are not generally quite so perfumed.
Floribunda roses have numerous smaller flowers, scented but held in clusters of flowers on shorter flowering stems. These also make good cut flowers but tend to petal drop quicker than the Hybrid Tea roses.
Shrub roses are split into at least eighteen further groups and it’s too big a subject to deal with here. These all make magnificent garden plants and I can’t think of ever designing a large garden without including many different shrub
Remember that all roses need a rich soil, which means you need to feed at least once a year in March with a rose feed. Failure to do this will result in poor undersize flowers and slow, short flower stems during the growing season. Roses will grow in pots or any moisture retentive soil that is exposed to at least four hours of sunshine daily.
Whichever rose you choose they are all attention grabbing, beautiful flowering plants.
Happy Gardening!
Kevin Pratt
Kevin Pratt Home Garden Consultation. With 40 years’ experience, Kevin advises on planting, design and pruning with a visit to your garden. www.gardenconsultation.co.uk info@kevinpratt.co.uk
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PILATES FOR HAPPY SHOULDERS
Pilates is well known for helping a bad back, but did you know how helpful Pilates can be if you suffer from shoulder problems?
Just like for back issues, we need to look at the whole body to see if we can identify the cause of shoulder pain, discomfort and dysfunction (if you’ve suffered a traumatic injury to your shoulder, then the problem is much easier to identify). A key point to remember if you are suffering is that the major joints in our bodies alternate in their need for stability and mobility.
If we start at the feet, the ankle joint is designed for mobility. Working upwards, this means the knees are designed for stability. That’s a really important concept to understand, because our bodies are masters at compensation, so if we lose mobility at one joint, such as the ankle, the knee will become more mobile to compensate for this! As the knee joint is designed for stability, if there is too much mobility, it fairly quickly leads to dysfunction and pain.
Looking at the shoulders, they’re designed for stability, so that means the thoracic spine (the upper part of the spine) needs to be mobile, otherwise it will cause dysfunction in the shoulders
We can also follow this logic down the body – are your shoulder problems caused by a problem that started in the lumbar region or the hips? Perhaps it was lower still, in the knees? Or did the problem start with stiff ankles?
Don’t despair, all is not lost! This is where Pilates comes in: the moves you do in a Pilates class all work to keep the mobility and the stability in the right areas of your body, keeping your body as compensation-free as possible!
As well as recommending joining a Pilates class, here are a few tips to follow at home 1. Don’t ‘stabilise’ your shoulders by forcing them down your back, this will only jam them up more.
2. Allow the shoulders to melt down the back, visualising the distance between your shoulders and ears getting bigger and bigger.
3. Think about the tips at the bottom of your shoulder blades gently drawing in towards your spine.
4. Be aware of those lower muscles workingthey are often very switched off so be aware it may take a while to sense this, do NOT force.
5. When you have a sense of those muscles working, gently pulse them a few times a day, keeping the shoulders relaxednotice that as you work these muscles your breastbone lifts upwards.
6. Enjoy the feeling of being wide and open across your chest. Notice how your head starts to return to a much more natural position, your eye level will be straight ahead....... so, smile and greet the world.
To find a qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher www.jules-pilatesalderleyedge.co.uk
WILMSLOW WELLS FOR AFRICA (WWFA)
Wilmslow Wells for Africa (WWfA) will again be hosting their annual Garden’s Day, which is always very popular and a major fundraiser for the local charity.
This year’s event on Saturday, 28th June, will enable visitors to explore more than 18 beautiful gardens across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Mobberley and Mottram St Andrew displaying a range of designs and horticultural techniques.
The gardens will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Some gardens will also serve refreshments, whilst others will have plant sales to inspire you to get planting.
David Cash, Chair of WWfA said “Gardens Day is a great day out, especially if you’re interested in horticulture, keen to pick up a few tips and ideas or looking for a delicious tea. It also raises enough money to make an enormous difference
to the lives of many people who can’t do something we simply take for granted - the luxury of being able to turn a tap whenever we want some water. “ Tickets, giving access to all 18 gardens, are available on the day for £15 from the first garden visited, or in advance for £12 from Chelsea Flowers (Chapel Lane, Wilmslow), The Potting Shed (Alderley Edge), Primrose Cottage Nursery (Styal Village), Jenny Morris Bridge (Mobberley) or from Shan (01625 520193). Children welcome for free. No dogs please. WWfA provides clean water and sanitation in some of the poorest areas of Africa having raised over £1.71 million to date, 99.3% of which has benefitted over 650,000 people in desperate need.
Lazy Daisies
Now open to residents
Trusted to care
To book please call 01625 913 014 or email andrea.dunlop@careuk.com Join us for
Long Stone Manor care home, Wilmslow
Falls prevention in later life
Thursday 5th June, 2pm - 4pm
Meet Kelly Wright, physiotherapy expert from PhysioFit, to hear advice on how to reduce the risk of falls in older age, from simple balance exercises to tips on how to fall-proof your home.
Dementia sing-a-long
Third Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12 noon
Sing well-known songs in a fun and friendly setting and enjoy the benefits it brings to cognitive function, mood and well-being. Meet other carers and people living with dementia over a cuppa and home-baked treats.
Experience quality care in luxurious surroundings
Long Stone Manor care home, Care UK’s brand new care home in Wilmslow, offers tailored residential and dementia care in truly luxurious surroundings.
Purpose-built facilities, with luxury in mind
At Long Stone Manor, residents enjoy purpose-built facilities where every luxury has been thought of. Our beautifully landscaped gardens offer wheelchairfriendly pathways with raised flower beds, where green-fingered residents are welcome to plant colourful flowers.
What’s more, Long Stone Manor has its very own hair and beauty salon, and visiting beauticians are always available for your loved one to visit and enjoy an afternoon of pampering. Our cinema and bar is perfect for movie-goers or those wanting to enjoy a favourite tipple with friends of an evening.
Our inviting café and lounge area offers a comfortable social space for residents to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the home and the place to be when we have entertainers visit. Our chef-led catering team provide homecooked meals in a bistro-style setting, using fresh ingredients with dishes tailored to residents’ preferences.
Quality care, led by experts
Your loved one’s care is our top priority. Our dedicated team deliver the highest standard of person-centred care, staying up
to date with the latest approaches to care and using the latest technologies to ensure your loved one’s safety and comfort.
Every team member at Long Stone Manor has undertaken Care UK’s experiential dementia training, created in partnership with the University of Worcester.
Trust us to care
At Care UK, we’ve been delivering high-quality, person-centred care for over 40 years.
To find out more about Long Stone Manor, call our friendly team on 01625 913 014.
Long Stone Manor care home 107-109 Manchester Road, Wilmslow SK9 2JH careuk.com/long-stone-manor
Baby Ballet
Tuesday afternoon at Handforth & Prestbury School of Dance, Dean Row Community Hall, Dean Row. Call Michelle on 0161 483 6678.
Baby Bounce
Wednesday 2.30-3pm. Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Baby Reflexology
Thursday morning at Moor Lane, Wilmslow. Call Gabby on 07817 597288.
Bon Bons
Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Bonnie on 07739 359948.
Bond & Burn
Fitness fun for parents, babies & little ones. 11.15am every Monday. Festival Hall, Alderley Edge. For booking visit www.bondand burn.co.uk
Baby bounce
on Fridays afternoons 2.30 – 3.00pm Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.
Caterpillar Music
Monday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Jan on 01925 860459.
The Creation Station
Wednesday morning at Dean Row Village Hall, Brown Lane, Wilmslow. Call Sarah on 0844 854 5065.
Friday Tots
Friday 10 – 11.30am at Alderley Edge Methodist Church. Call Susan on 01625 585166.
Little Footprints
Wednesday & Friday 9.15 – 11am at Dean Row Community Centre, Dean Row. Call Brenda on 01625 251097.
Little Strikers Pre-School Football
Monday morning at Parish Hall, The Corrs, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Wednesday morning at The Scout Hut, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge. Call 07792 791382
Lego Club
Monday 3.30-4.30pm and Thursday 5-6pm. Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@ cheshireeast.gov.uk
Little Superstars Sports Club
Friday morning & afternoon at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Louise on 07904 311552.
Mums, Dads & Tots
Wednesday 1.30 – 3pm at St. Benedict’s Church, Hall Road, Handforth. Call Jacquie on 01625 250471.
MummyFIT
Bring your baby along & join in a fun workout designed for pre and post natal mums. (10+ classes per week) Contact: Jen: 07944737245
Music Bugs
Friday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Stacey on 0844 822 1175.
Praise & Play
Tuesday at 1.30 – 3pm at St Chad’s Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01625 530228
Puddle
Ducks Baby & Pre-School Swimming
Friday afternoon at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call 01477 410080.
Pregnancy yoga
Sundays 9:30 - 11:00 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk
Postnatal yoga
Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk. Little ones welcome.
Rhymetime
on Wednesdays 10 – 10.30 am Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.
Rhyme Time
Thursday 11-11.30am. Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW
Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Sally Williams Baby Ballet
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.
Songs & Rhymes
Mondays during term time at 10 am at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info or to book a place.
Story & Song
on Tuesday 10 – 10.30 am Alderley Edge Library, 44a London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7GP.
Story Time for Under 5’s
11-11.30am. Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow. SK9 1NW
Phone: 01625 374060 or Email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Sweet Pea Play - indoor and outdoor provision
0-5+years. Stay & Play sessions - loose parts and curiosity approach to learning through play. Middlewood house, Higher Poynton. Wednesday 10-11.30 am £12 per adult & child (includes adult hot drink) £5 per additional adult/child Contact us to book a place email -sweetpeaplay@ outlook.com Facebook – sweetpeaplay
Talking Tots
Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Beccy on 07947 735373.
Tennis Tykes
Monday & Friday afternoon (term time only) at St John’s Church Centre, Lindow. Call Caroline on 07843 342662.
Tiddlywinks Mini Church (activities, play & stories)
Story, song and craft activity session on Wednesdays during term time 10.30 am - 12 pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info.
Tiny Hands
Friday 10 – 12pm at St Mary’s Methodist Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Margaret on 01625 526591.
Tiny Toes
Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.
Tumble Tots
Tuesday and Wednesday at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Contact Megan on 07814 020095.
Water Babies Swimming
Monday afternoon / Tuesday morning at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01270 611111. Also Monday & Wednesday afternoon at The Holiday Inn, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow. Call 01270 781239.
If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.
The Thriving Markets of Fine Art, Jewellery, and Watches: A Glimpse into Hansons Auctioneers’ Spring Sale
Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, the markets for fine art, jewellery, and luxury watches continue to thrive, both globally and in the UK. These industries, associated with elegance and investment potential, are seeing growing demand.
In fine art, contemporary works dominate, with renowned artists like Banksy and Damien Hirst leading the charge. Hansons Auctioneers has seen increasing demand for a variety of art styles, from classic portraiture to modern and abstract prints. For example, four paintings by Canadian folk artist Maud Kathleen Lewis collectively sold for £36,000.
The jewellery market is also booming. The appeal of precious metals like gold and platinum, combined with rising consumer demand, has led to record sales of both new and vintage pieces. Luxury brands such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co. remain highly sought after, while vintage and bespoke jewellery are gaining popularity. Hansons recently sold a stunning 5ct solitaire diamond ring for £92,000, highlighting the strong market for fine jewellery.
The luxury watch market is flourishing, particularly for Swiss-made timepieces. Iconic brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe continue to be in demand, with rare and vintage pieces fetching staggering prices. A 1970s Tudor Rolex watch, despite signs of wear, sold for £51,100 at a Hansons auction.
The recent Derbyshire Spring Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery & Watches Auction showcased the continued success of luxury items. Highlights included a Fabergé cigarette case that sold for £36,000, with proceeds going to The Wildlife Trusts charity, and a Chinese enamelled snuff bottle that exceeded expectations, selling for £7,000.
Hansons Auctioneers ensures each item is handled with care and expertise. Their quarterly Fine Art, Silver, Jewellery & Watches Auctions offer collectors and investors a platform to bid on rare and high-end items.
Led by, former Christies, Fine Art Specialist Victoria Shepherd and Fine Jewellery Expert Helen Smith, the team provides precise appraisals, ensuring each item is placed in the best auction for maximum results.
With rising demand, Hansons Auctioneers is now accepting entries for the Derbyshire Summer Fine Art, Jewellery, Silver & Watches Auction. Whether you have fine art or a rare watch to sell, Hansons offers expert valuations through nationwide events or home visits.
For more information or to book a valuation, visit www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988
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Auctioneers Charles Hanson with Faberge at Wildlife Trusts
Lot 29 Faberge Case
Lot 199 Chinese Enamelled Snuff Bottle
PURRFECT PAIRINGS
Irecently came across this purrfect idea and wanted to share it with you. A charity, St Giles Animal and Rescue Centre near Taunton in Somerset, has set up a cat companion scheme. The idea behind the scheme is to pair home homeless cats with older people.
As with many animal charities, St Giles have found themselves with a growing number of animals coming into the centre. In fact, many charity bosses have hit crisis point amid a disturbing rise in abandoned pets in desperate need of care. The reasons for the rise in animal abandonment have been attributed to factors such as the aftermath of the pandemic and cost of living increases. This also puts financial pressure on the charities who find they are struggling to survive due to their growing costs and their resources are stretched to the limit as the number of animals needing their care and support rises.
combat loneliness in the community amongst older adults. It is well documented that pets offer a sense of routine and purpose to the daily lives of older people. They can make people feel less lonely and isolated, they bring a sense of comfort, companionship, joy and connection. The presence of an animal can boost mood, decrease stress levels, and even improve physical health through activities like walking a dog or playing with a cat.
Angela Wills, 89, who lives in Stoke St Gregory, decided to take part in the St Giles cat companionship scheme, she has been paired with 13-year-old Snowy. She said: “It’s lovely, I know that I’m not on my own and she’s the best alarm clock to wake up to in the morning. I’m so glad I’ve got her.” The other great thing about this scheme is that once paired they continue to support both the owner and the cat with home visits and provide treatments for the animal if needed.
The manager at St Giles Animal and Rescue Centre, Jack Linnell, seems to have come up with a way of helping to ease part of the problem by creating a cat companion scheme. Jack said: “We’ve got to think of other ways to rehome these animals.” The solution is to pair up homeless cats with isolated people in the community.
The cat companion scheme is working in two ways, first it is a way to rehome abandoned animals, in this case cats, and secondly to help
I hope that the initiative is adopted across more communities, it’s a small solution to a big problem.
Karen Perry Founder, alice chilton In-Home Care Services
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Spiced chicken with hot green relish.
As the days start to warm up (fingers crossed) we will be getting the bbq out and enjoying the garden. This recipe is perfect for a relatively simple meal for 4 to 6 people. The relish is really good and would go nicely with lamb as well. The recipe is courtesy of Diana Henry.
For the chicken.
6tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves crushed
Salt and pepper
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
For the relish
2 cloves of garlic – chopped
Sea salt flakes
1 green and 1 red chilli
15g coriander roughly chopped
Leaves from 8 sprigs of mint
70g pitted green olives – chopped
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
Squeeze of lemon juice
Mini flatbreads, and a green salad to serve
Mix all the ingredients for the chicken in a bowl then add the chicken pieces and leave
for at least 2 hours or if possible
Make the relish just before you cook the chicken (because of the fresh herbs). Put the garlic and salt in a pestle and mortar and bash until you have a paste. Add the chopped and deseeded chillies and bash again. Then the fresh herbs and bash and then the olives and bash again. It wants to be chunky though so not too much. Add the extra virgin oil, balsamic and lemon juice and stir until combined.
When your bbq is cooking hot grill the marinated chicken until cooked through then slice into handleable pieces. Serve and let your guests make their own wraps with a little chicken, relish and salad.
A nice Rose would go well with this.
Useful Contacts
Cheshire East Council
Tel: 0300 123 5500 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
Cheshire East Council, Westfield, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ
Cheshire Police
For non-emergency calls please 101 or 0845 4580000 (only call 999 in emergencies)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s Stepping Hill Tel 0161 483 1010 www.stockport.nhs.uk
Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE.
Wilmslow Town Council 01625 402907 townclerk@wilmslow-tc.org.uk
Community Groups
Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean 01625 535580 or 530535 www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk
Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club 01625 523715
Email: info@wilmslowlegionclub.co.uk
The Green Room Theatre Wilmslow Ticket-Line 01625 540993 email: mail@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk https://greenroomwilmslow.org.uk
Independent Community Website www.wilmslow.co.uk www.wilmslow.org.uk www.whatsin-wilmslow.co.uk
Local MP
Esther McVey MP (Conservative) 01625 529922 officeofesthermcveyMP@parliament.uk
Local Councillors
Alderley Edge
Craig Browne (Ind. Group) 01625 865627 craig.browne@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Wilmslow Dean Row
Lata Anderson (Ind. Group) 07359 413301
Lata.Anderson@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Wilmslow East
David Jefferay (Ind. Group)
07729 707215
david.jefferay@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Wilmslow Lacey Green
Chris Hilliard (Green. Ind)
Chris.Hilliard@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Mark Goldsmith (Ind. Group)
07711 230223
mark.goldsmith@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Michael Gorman (Ind. Group) 07711123458
Michael.Gorman@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Around Wilmslow
Wilmslow Library
South Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 1NW Tel: 01625 374060
email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Opening Hours: Monday – 10am - 5pm, Tuesday – 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - 10am - 5pm, Thursday – 10am - 7pm, Friday 10am - 1pm, Saturday – 9am - 1pm. Sunday closed
Wilmslow Post Office
Tesco, Green Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1LD T: 01625 524036
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am – 8pm
Wilmslow Health Centre
Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5HX T: 01625 548 555
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am – 6pm, Tuesday 8am – 8pm, Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm, Saturday 8.45am – Noon (pre booked appointments only on Saturday)
Wilmslow Dental Practice
26 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HZ T: 01625 441763
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm)
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Citizens Advice
Admin phone number is 01625 432847
LET’S TALK KITCHEN DINERS
Lots of us long for the kitchen to be the hub of the home, the gathering area where we chew the fat, discuss our day and kick back with friends and family. More and more, homeowners want a relaxing area in or next to the kitchen to just hang out.
I visit so many clients who’ve had an expensive kitchen extension with this in mind, or bought a house with one already done (bliss! less messy construction work) but it doesn’t quite work. All of the effort is put into adding the space, with little thought as to the design of how it will look and work.
These images and the design work so well with shape and space available. The green L shaped sofa, has it’s back to the kitchen but looks out to the garden. Additionally there’s the end of the island given to just stools so you can gather here and chat if somebody is cooking in the kitchen with a cluster of modern, black seagrass shades to zone this area with softer, warm lighting, making it a cosy hub.
The side addition showing a long, wooden bench seating area works with the long, thin addition to the room. You can sit anywhere along the bench whilst still looking in to the kitchen area. Then when dinner is served, all gather around the sociable, white topped table, matching in
with the kitchen work surfaces. Lots of light is thrown into this area from the ceiling, and crisp white everywhere contrasting with the darker unit fronts, then a pink seat cushion for contrast. Orange would work really well for the cushion too, imagine if was dark blue as the units, it just wouldn’t have the same design feel.
Different levelled areas can be a necessity with homes built on a slope, so embrace it. The green kitchen lights, grey kitchen units, mirror the dining area of green sofa and grey fireplace.
Notice the green lamp too, tying it all in. Then the yellow, blue and pink thrown in to bring up the colour dial, all be it subtly.
For tips and tricks, follow me on Instagram. If you’d love me to help you, please do get in touch. Sharon.
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A dental implant is a titanium post that acts as a prosthetic tooth root surgically placed into the jawbone. We use medical-grade titanium because it’s strong and light, but also because it has the ability to fuse with living bone.
Once the implant has fused with the surrounding bone tissue, it can be used as a foundation for a replacement tooth secured to the top of the dental implant. It can also support multiple implants such as bridges or dentures. Implants can be used to replace all of a patient’s missing or failing teeth in what we call an all-on-four procedure where patients have all their teeth removed and replaced with implants the very same day, giving them a ‘same day smile’ where they walk away with a brand-new smile, in just one day. For natural-looking and secure replacement teeth, patients visit us for dental implants from near and far. After the implants are placed, patients find that their eating and speaking ability has improved significantly, along with their confidence to smile again. That’s why dental implants are the gold standard for missing teeth replacement.
If you book in for your initial consultation for implants on one of our Implant Open Days then you will save £680 on this life changing treatment. Please contact us for further information on this.
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Changing the colour of funerals
Funeral Director
We offer both traditional and alternative style funerals to suit your wishes and budget. Whether this is a cremation at a local crematorium, a burial at our own private burial ground or somewhere else, where you may already have a plot reserved. We can also organise a reception/wake or celebration of life at a venue of your choice.
Memorial Park
The park itself is a place of peace – simple and serene. Truly a place of reflection. Families can choose a burial, ash interment or to scatter the ashes of a loved one within the peaceful grounds, with or without a service.
Future Planning
Planning a funeral can be an emotional and difficult process but at Adlington Memorial Park we are here to support you every step of the way.
By choosing a funeral plan you have the opportunity to pre-arrange and pay for your funeral, providing protection for you and your family from unexpected expenses and ensuring the service is carried out according to your wishes.
Funeral Plans from £23.50 per month
Please call 01625 578496 or email enquiries@adlingtonmemorialpark.co.uk and we’ll post or email you further information. We promise not to contact you again unless you ask us to.
We are located opposite the Legh Arms on Mill Lane, Adlington, SK10 4LF www.adlingtonmemorialpark.co.uk
There is no charge for funerals and plots for under 18’s