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Issue 36 July / August 2020 In this issue Events - P5 Under The Hammer - P12 Interior Design - P20 Food & Drink - P22 Fitness Tips - P24 In Stitches - P28 Wellbeing - Pilates - P32

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Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Welcome to the July / August issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge. Well a lot has happened since our last issue popped through your door. I’ve decided along with my contributors to make this month magazine as positive as possible. I know it’s been an awful time for a lot of the SK residents and my best wishes are with you all.

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I normally pick out a couple of articles to entice you to read the magazine, but I really do feel that if you have the time, give them all a read. Along with the wonderful articles I’d also like to highlight our amazing advertisers. Many of them have supported the magazine throughout hard times over the last 11 years and I can’t thank them enough for the support over the last couple of months. Their on-going support means I can continue providing your community magazine direct to your door. We have three pages of events in and around the area this month. Please do check any events you plan to go to first, as things are changing on a daily basis at the moment. So do check to avoid any disappointment.

WORKING FROM HOME, THE NEW TREND

he last time I put my tappy fingers on the keyboard for SK Magazine I had no idea of the huge changes with how we would be shifting the way we work and live. Covid 19 has steamed into our world relentlessly and working from home has become the way forward for many. Trend analysts have suggested this for years but it’s taken a forced situation to test it’s worth. Research now shows that three out of five employees would like to work more from home since lockdown and are looking to spend £1179 on average to tailor their home office. Technology is at our fingertips, Zoom calls replacing meetings and noise cancelling headphones drowning out the washing machine. Advantages can be seen by employers too, finding less office space as rotational hot desking can be implemented resulting in less overheads. Benefits for the employed are plentiful, a two minute commute to your desk, pop your washing out in your break and make your favourite fresh coffee and lunch. Consider which area you will make your office. Look at lighting, ventilation, view and privacy. It may be possible to convert a spare bedroom, adapt the space under the stairs or create a garden office with many ready-to-go structures on the market. Zone your area using rugs, bookcases and/or décor. If it’s a space within another room just painting it a different colour visually creates a separate area. Let your style of work and your

own personality dictate your space. If you work in a bland office usually but you’re a fan of stronger colours, this is a chance to create your own oasis. A dull corner can be transformed with a mirror reflecting the outdoors, plants and pictures. Alternatively, if you work better without clutter then a cool, minimalist vibe can look amazing. Furniture is key. You really can use any desk or have some bespoke furniture made, it’s more about making it look like it belongs, but shelves, cupboards and clever storage is essential. Think whether you use reference books, papers or magazines often and find a solution to clearing it away. If it’s handy to have more than one computer open at a time, you’ll need a bigger desk. Perhaps children are in the same space when work is finished, then maybe make use of shelves rather than rattan baskets on the floor. You can start your vision by making a mood board or pinning images to your taste, much like ones I’ve included here. You may need a hand and I’m here to help. It’s your space for working, celebrate and enjoy your home office.

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Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5, 6 & 8 Community News – Pages 10 & 16

It is lovely to be back and I hope you enjoy the read. All the best

Simon Simon Hemsley SK Magazines T: 0161 488 1979 E: simon@skmagazines.co.uk W: www.skmagazines.co.uk

Under the Hammer – Page 12 Community Care – Page 14 Interior Design – Page 20 Food & Drink - Page 22 Fitness / Lifestyle Tips - Page 24 Financial Matters – Page 26 In Stitches – Page 28 Community Index - Page 30 Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 32 Ad Index - Page 34

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Every Monday: Knit and Natter Group

All welcome from novices to experienced knitters. Come and join the fun, all you need is your knitting or a new project to start. From 10-12pm at The Yard, South Street, Alderley Edge. Call 01625 586962 for more details.

Every Monday: Story Time at Wilmslow Library

Come and join for stories, rhymes and games. This is for under 5’s and is every Monday during term time. Starts 11am until 11.30am at Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow, SK9 1NW. Call 01625 374060 for more information.

EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY MORNING: WILMSLOW URC COMMUNITY CAFÉ

Drop in for coffee/tea and biscuits in the Undercroft Café at Wilmslow United Reformed Church (corner of Chapel Lane and Alderley Road). The Undercroft has been transformed from its Victorian origins – come and have a look! The café has step-free access from Chapel Lane. We’re open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10.00 until noon. There’s always someone to chat with. A warm welcome awaits!

Every Monday: Italian Conversation Classes

9:30am. We have beginners, intermediate and advanced students. We concentrate on conversation with a little bit of grammar and the tutors are native Italians. Every meeting follows a different theme and every tutor sits at a table with only 5 or 6 students. We cover different topics including news and current affairs, travel, gastronomy, wine and italian culture. We have kids Italian classes on a Saturday morning as well. The programme includes interactive games, learning songs, and a bit of grammar, a fun and effective way for the children to learn the basics of the Italian language. We also offer private tuition. Call Raffaella 07900 184318 with any questions. www.italianclasses.co.uk.

Every Monday: Talbot Badminton Club

We play on Monday evenings at Wilmslow Prep between 7.45 and 9.45pm. Come along and join us. Email: talbotshuttleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Every First & Third Monday: Wilmslow Writers

We welcome all writers, regardless of age and experience. Some members have had work published, including novels, magazine articles, or in writing competitions. Some have done

none of these things and either aspire to such success, or just enjoy writing for its own sake. For further information, visit wilmslowwriters. blogspot.com; e mail wilmslowwriters@gmail. com or contact our Secretary on 01625.527593. We meet from 10am to 12 noon at St John’s Church Hall (side door), Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6EL.

Every second & fourth Monday: English Country Dancing

U3A (University of the Third Age) English Country Dancing group meets every second and fourth Monday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30 p.m. at Oakmere Centre, Spath Lane, Handforth SK9 3NS. Do come and join us – we are a friendly group of dancers; no partner needed – just wear comfortable shoes. Each session is free once you’ve joined Wilmslow U3A (£12 per year for all activities). Contact 01625 520193 or email Shan Bristow shan@shanbristow.co.uk

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. Our aim is to present an all round gardening experience with an excellent programme of good countrywide speakers. Our meetings boast a friendly atmosphere and we are happy to welcome visitors and new members. We have plant sales a competition and a raffle. 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 Tuesday: Rotary club of Wilmslow Dean

meet from 6.45 pm at the Deanwater hotel ,where around 20 male and female Rotarians enjoy a one course dinner together with periodic interesting speakers. Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.

Every Tuesday: Wilmslow Badminton Club

We play recreational badminton at Wilmslow Prep between 8.00 pm and 10.00 pm. Anyone is welcome to come along and join us. For more information email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.

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Please check meeting is on before attending EVERY TUESDAY: TUESDAY JAZZ AND SWING

Open to all. Meets every Tuesday night upstairs at Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5EG at 8.30pm. £8 on the door. Details of who is appearing on (01625) 528336.

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

Meetings start at 7.00pm at the Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 4AA. Guest are welcome if space permits, fee £7.00 (£1.00 for students), contact Pat Mullineux in advance on 0161-427 6421.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: ROW OF TREES cum WIMSLOW W.I.

We are a small, friendly group meeting at St John’s Church Rooms, Knutsford Road at 2pm. Members also enjoy attending sub groups including; Book group, Music Appreciation and a Knit and Natter group. You are very welcome to pop in as a visitor or phone our secretary Jean on 01625 475222 for further details.

Every Wednesday: WOW Singers (ladies’ daytime choir)

Enjoy 90 minutes of singing, followed by a cup of tea and a sociable chat. All ladies are welcome to join, regardless of age, experience or ability. Starts at 10.30am at Morley Green Club, Mobberley Road, Wilmslow. £5 a session, but the first taster session is free. Further details: cantata16@gmail.com, 01625 269721 or www.cantatamusic.org

Every Wednesday: BackBeat A Cappella

Church school room every Wednesday from 7pm to 9.30 pm. The cost is £3.50 per evening. All welcome. Contact: John Poole   Tel 01625 584328 or Denis Langton Tel 01625 583720

Every Wednesday: ADCS & Scottish Country Dancing

takes place at the Festival Hall, Alderley Edge 8-10 PM. Contact details 01260 253401.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Alderley & District Caledonian Society meet weekly 8-10 pm for Scottish Country Dancing at the Festival Hall, Alderley Edge. £3 per session – 1st session FREE. No partner needed, soft soled shoes recommended. Contact 01260 253401.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meetings start at 7.30 for 8.00 in The Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR.  Guests are welcome, fee £4 including tea/coffee/biscuits.  Students free.  Contact 01625 529178.

THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH (excl. July, August and December) LUNCHTIME CONCERTS,

featuring top class musicians. We serve reasonably-priced, light sandwich lunches and homemade cake from 12 noon in a most convivial atmosphere. The concerts begin at 1.00 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. Admission is by programme £6.00, available at the door. Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU. Further information: www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com tel: 01625 586713 email: aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com

Newly formed weekly singing group for women aged 16 upwards. From 7.45pm until 10pm at Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Wilmslow Old Road, SK10 4QP. Call Chrissie on 07929 103990 for further information. www.backbeatacappella.com.

Every Fourth Wednesday of the Month: Wilmslow U3A

2pm. Ladies who lunch, bowl, get out and about. That’s the Members of Dean Row WI. This thriving and successful group of 80 members meet at Dean Row Village Hall on Browns Lane, Wilmslow. Groups within Dean Row include a luncheon club that visits a different restaurant every month, bowls, book club, drama, keep fit and knit & natter. You are welcome to pop in for a visit or call our secretary Sue on 0161 485 6684.

Seated and standing exercise, starts at 2pm - 3pm, £3.50 per session with refreshments. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow. Call Angela 0779029168.

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Every Wednesday: Alderley Edge Bridge Club.

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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.

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Please check meeting is on before attending Every Thursday: The Thursday Group - for Mature Unattached People

new members of all ages. Call Mike on 07973 155651. 12.30 until 3pm at The Unicorn Inn, Adlington Rd, Dean Row, SK9 2LN)

Social Pub Nights at 9.00pm at the Bulls Head Handforth. For details, contact - 07581 012026 or 07773 778224.

Every Second Thursday: ROW OF TREES cum WIMSLOW W.I.

Meeting at Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow, from 2.00 – 3.30 p.m. We do Exercise to Music, Strength and Balance exercises, followed by refreshments and chat. Teacher trained Otago Exercise Programme Leader and Extend Exercise Teacher (exercise for people over 60). Very friendly class – new members very welcome. Contact Angela 07790 291648 or pop in. Cost £3.50 + refreshments. First class free of charge.

Every 4th Thursday of each month (except for December): Retired Teachers Club

Every Thursday: Keep Fit for Seniors.

Every Thursday: Yoga

Yoga teacher Diana Davidson tailors classes to suit the demands of participants, starts 7.30pm - 9pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Water Lane, Wilmslow. For more information email: diana.j.davidson@btinternet.com or call 0161 929 1947.

Every Thursday: Rhyme Time at Wilmslow Library

Come and join in for music, rhymes and fun. This is for under 5’s and is every Thursday during term time. Starts 11am until 11.30am at Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow, SK9 1NW. Call 01625 374060 for more information.

First and Third Thursday: Bollin Probus Club, Wilmslow

Are you retired or just about to be? Why not consider joining Wilmslow’s Bollin Probus Club, part of an international organisation for men from professional and business backgrounds. We meet for coffee from 10am at the Morley Green Sports and Social Club premises, where there is ample car parking. We hear from a visiting speaker on one of a wide range of fascinating subjects and adjourn to the bar afterwards. Our social programme includes lunches, day tours and an annual holiday to which wives, friends and widows of late members are invited. Prospective members are welcome to attend one or two meetings before deciding whether to join us - simply call our secretary, John Yarnall, on 01625 524750 for details.

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We are a small, friendly group meeting at St John’s Church Rooms, Knutsford Road at 2pm. Members also enjoy attending sub groups including; Book group, Music Appreciation and a Knit and Natter group.You are very welcome to pop in as a visitor or phone our President Pam on 01625 529177 for further details.

We are a lively, friendly group who welcome any retired teachers. We meet at the Village Club in Lumb Lane, Bramhall at 10am. We have interesting speakers and occasional trips out and meals. The Membership Secretary can be contacted on 0161 4398794.

Every Thursday afternoon: Fun Bridge at Mobberley Bridge Club (recently moved to Chorley Village Hall) 1.30/4.30. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. New members welcome - come for a trial run £3 and another 25p for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Either just turn up (on time) or contact John or Brian 01625 533797 or 523289

Every Friday: Woodford Community Centre Bridge Club

We are a small friendly bridge club meeting every Friday evening between 7.30 and 10.15 pm at Woodford Community Centre. You do not need a partner to join us as we alternate between Singles and Partners nights. If you enjoy playing rubber bridge and Chicago, you are welcome to come along as a guest to try us out. For more details, please contact Judith Fletcher on 0161 439 5310.

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Wilmslow Wells for Africa: Gardens Day

The Wilmslow Wells for Africa Gardens Day scheduled for late June has been postponed due to COVID 19.   We will continue to monitor the lockdown and social distancing advice with the hope of holding a scaled down Garden Day later in the summer, subject to keeping our gardeners and visitors safe. In the meantime, the charity has decided to hold its first ever “Virtual Open Gardens Day” towards the end of June.  Various gardeners will share stories about their gardens highlighting some aspect of their recent progress. These will be combined with videos and photographs to bring the gardens to life. Further information will be available shortly on Facebook (@wilmslowwellsforafrica) and our website (wilmslowwells.org). On top of COVID 19, many millions of Africans continue a daily struggle to access fresh water and adequate sanitation.   10 | SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - July/August 2020

Last year, our Gardens Day raised almost £18,000 which helped thousands of Africans access clean water. With the likely impact on this year’s Gardens Day we are keen to try to maintain our charity fund raising.   Alongside the virtual Gardens Day, we are therefore are also promoting our “Not going out” fundraiser. Maybe you and your friends can make a donation using some money you didn’t spend or e.g. a coffee, a meal or a trip out? Keep safe.

Lockdown online-only auctions achieve record-breaking results – and show now’s a good time to sell

ecord-breaking auction prices achieved in lockdown show nothing can dampen the worldwide fascination for antiques and collectables. So, if you’ve discovered a treasure or simply decided it’s time to part with some objects after a clear-out, it’s an excellent time to sell. Hansons’ May online-only sales achieved sales of £740,000 and attracted around 3,000 online bidders from nearly 40 countries. Works of art, fine paintings, furniture, ceramics, jewellery, designer watches, antiquities, books and collectors’ items of all kinds sparked interest. Top results included an Anglo-Saxon collection of antiquities, including a magnificent squareheaded brooch, which sold to a museum for £30,000 in our Historica Auction. But there were many highlights. Lot 24, a first edition hardback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, found in a skip and one of only 500, flew to £33,000 from an estimate A first edition of £8,000-£12,000.  Some 18 hardback of Harry Potter and the Potter/J K Rowling lots sold Philosopher’s Stone for a combined total of £60,800. Other highlights included lot 26, a 1943 copy of Roald Dahl’s first published book The Gremlins containing a personal note from the A 1943 copy of Roald Dahl’s author. It sold for £6,500. first published book The Gremlins Then there was lot 10, a postcard written by DH Lawrence, addressed to Louie Burrows prior to the couple’s engagement. It rocketed above its £300-500 estimate to sell for £3,000.

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Lot 25, a Florence Nightingale letter also captured the public’s imagination and sold for £2,000 against a £500-600 estimate. George Formby fans came out in force to bid on 13 lots of Formby memorabilia, including Formby memorabilia two banjos and a life-size model of the entertainer. All sold for a combined total of £38,000. Another hammer highlight was lot 4199, a stylish 1920s, Art Deco figure group of three jazz dancers by Paul Philippe.  It sold for £21,000 from a conservative estimate of 1920s, Art Deco figure group £3,000-£5,000. of three jazz dancers In the fine paintings section, lot 227, a charming oil painting of a setter in a landscape by Francis Calcroft Turner, sold for £1,600.  However, the highest price of £8,500 went to lot 215, a painting of cattle by celebrated 19th Century animal artist, Thomas Sidney Cooper A charming oil painting of a R.A. (1803-1902). setter in a landscape Highest price in the furniture section went to lot 3037, a richly decorated room divider screen.  Thought to be European and dating from the 18th Century, it sold for £12,500. Something to sell? Rare books, paintings, wine/whisky, silver, ceramics, glass, works of art, clocks, furniture and decorative arts are invited for Hansons’ next Fine Art and Library Auction. Please contact Adrian Rathbone at arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

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Our Unexpected Journey I

t’s quite a journey we have been on, since the end of March and still unsure of the destination. The last time I sat down to write an editorial piece for SK Magazine was in February. Back then I could meet friends for a coffee, book an appointment at the dentist, give my dad a hug and travel abroad. Then ‘wham’ COVID-19 bulldozed into our world, and everything changed. We watched in disbelief as our neighbours in Europe battled to save the lives of their nationals, and we desperately made plans to avoid the worst happening here, never expecting to suffer the highest death toll in Europe. Overnight people lost their livelihoods, whole sectors of the economy shut down, families and flatmates were thrown together 24/7, parents became teachers and many people became sick, seriously sick and despite the best efforts of our frontline NHS workers, many people lost their lives. The virus has changed our lives. During this time something else changed too, something no one could have predicted, it wasn’t tangible. It was the change that we chose to make for ourselves and others. With every day that passed we saw, read and heard about the very best of humankind, something I suspect many thought had long since left our society – our communities came together.

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The NHS has inspired a whole new generation to become, doctors, nurses and medics. We have realised the value of our key workers; delivery drivers, postal workers and refuge collectors, that can’t do without them and the care profession finally got the recognition it deserves. On a simple local level, we reconnected with our neighbours and rallied to support our community. We are learning to live alongside the virus as best we can. We have also learnt to reach out to others, we’re more readily available to help out and we’re more aware of the needs of others. COVID-19 has brought untold misery but it’s also brought us closer and made us feel, even in isolation, more connected in a way we could never have imagined. Our journey isn’t over, but it will be made easier knowing that we’re not travelling the journey alone.

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New campaign launched to raise £ millions for football clubs outside the Premier League.  This month SK caught up with local businessman Gary Conner who has set up the campaign. (via Zoom) “After hearing Mark Palios (Tranmere Rovers owner) on BBC talking about how many of the smaller clubs could face real financial ruin if their seasons were ended prematurely and they were not able to play in front of crowds. As a lifelong football fan, I thought that the time was right to launch a campaign to help as many clubs as we could. I contacted Wardwiz whom I had been working with to give their mobile security software away free to everyone that donates.  Should fans decide to subscribe and keep the software in the future, then 50% of their small monthly subscription will go to their chosen club. This way we help clubs now and create ongoing revenue streams for them going forward.” Football fans looking to give financial aid to their favourite teams outside of the Premier League now have the opportunity to show their support - thanks to a new website www.supportourclubs.com is a not-for-profit campaign aimed. at providing football clubs with a steady flow of income during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

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The site contains over 300 football clubs from the Championship, EFL leagues 1 and 2, Vanarama and Bet Victor leagues. Supporters can simply select their club and donate.  Fans will be able to contribute to their chosen club from as little as ten pounds. They will also have the chance to be part of a football community, sharing news and ideas to help keep their clubs going.  The North West is hotbed of football with local clubs featuring in all leagues. We know how important our smaller clubs are to their local communities, businesses and the overall wellbeing of society. Football is far more than just the big clubs. We can’t allow those outside the top tier to be forced to shut down. They are vital to the integrity and future of our great game. This campaign is aimed at everyone not just football fans. If you support a premier club then you should still visit and donate.  Just think about the importance these clubs have in our towns and communities and support in any way you can.   We need to support and protect them all!  Take a look at the website www.supportourclubs. com to find out how it works and how to donate. For more information, please contact Gary Conner on gary@wardwiz.com

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y husband has treated me to a new BBQ. It’s a dual fuel – gas and charcoal – and I love it. I never let FK anywhere near the cooking on the BBQ – when you spend time choosing the right cut/ marinating it etc then why let someone else take all the credit! I thought I’d do a nice summery, fun and easy recipe for this months SK magazine and this one fits the bill. A friend of mine loves Mojito’s so I’ve added a recipe for these too – enough for 6! For the steak: 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion powder (don’t worry if you haven’t got it) 2lbs/900g hangar steak, cut into 4 equal pieces Purée garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika, cilantro, cumin, salt, and onion powder in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag and add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; chill at least 4 hours. For the rest: 1/2 medium head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges, core intact 1 large white onion, halved with some root end attached 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed 6 tbsp olive oil, salt, freshly ground pepper 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Warm flour tortillas (for serving) Prepare bbq for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.) Drizzle

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cabbage, white onion, and spring onions with 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are charred and softened, about 4 minutes for spring onions, 10–12 minutes for cabbage and onion. Let vegetables cool slightly. Core cabbage and cut into bite-size pieces along with spring onions and onion. Toss chopped vegetables in a large bowl with red onion, lime juice, coriander, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off excess; season with salt and pepper. Grill steak until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve steak with vegetables, tortillas, and some spicy tomato salsa. Mojito Juice of 6 limes, 6 tsp sugar Handful of mint 360ml white Rum Soda water to taste Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a jug, crushing the mint as you go – you can use the end of a rolling pin for this. Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice. Pour over the rum, stirring with a long-handled spoon. Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.

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COVID Resilience

n these unprecedented times, much has changed. Some temporarily, whilst some things will never be the same again, as society prepares to move into a new phase of reduced lockdown restrictions. It’s impossibly complex, but somehow we must find a way to re-ignite the economy, whilst keeping everyone safe.  There is no perfect solution, but I have tried my best to pull together some simple steps, that if we all take, will maximise our chances of a successful release... I am calling it the COVID resilience strategy.  1 - Practical steps:  It is no secret that very basic, practical steps can dramatically reduce the spread of any virus and hence protect ourselves and others. n Wash your hands thoroughly and often, especially after a trip out. n Do not touch your face at all, especially if you are away from your home. n Hand gel is your best friend in the absence of a sink and soap, slap it on often.  n Keep your distance! Whether the rules say 1 metre or 2 metres by the time you read this, the further away the better in terms of transmission risk.  n Stay home as much as you can. Despite the new freedoms, it is still the smart thing to do right now.  n Wear a mask if you go out. Yes it feels weird, and us Brits aren’t used to it, but guess what, updated research says they work, so get one, and get comfortable wearing it.  2 - Physiological steps:  Practical steps are effective and necessary, but let’s not neglect our own body’s resilience!  n Supplement with a high dosage of Vitamin C and D! It’s cheap and easy to do and research increasingly shows these two gems are protective against COVID-19 along with many more benefits, so take them.* n Don’t forget your 5 a day, in fact maybe make it 10. Supplementing is great, but a generally healthy, balanced diet is essential for overall bodily health and resilience.

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Unprecedented times

n a bimonthly article of just 500 or so words, it is impossible to distill the worldwide impact of the Coronavirus on people, their businesses, and the economy. Nor is it possible to tell the 10,000 daily stories of human kindness and selflessness. We have faced pandemics before, notably the Black Plague in the 14th century; the Spanish Flu 1918-1920; AIDS since 1981; H1N1 ten years ago; and now Covid-19. There are many steps that the government has introduced to assuage some of the immediate economic impacts on businesses and families including furlough payments, help for the self-employed, VAT holidays, rates relief and grants, Bounce Back Loans and CBILS and so on. As a result, conversations over recent weeks with clients and friends sometimes touch on “how do we pay for all this”? The conclusion has to be that it will take more than a generation to correct this ever-deepening financial hole. I wrote a few years ago in one of these articles that the UK’s national debt was over £1.5 trillion and by March 2020 the UK’s national had already grown to £1.8 trillion. But, what is the National Debt and how does it arise? At the end of every year the UK economy reports a Budget Deficit, which arises because national spending is greater than revenue from taxes collected. So to ‘balance the books’ the government embarks on a combination of; borrowing more by selling bonds (+25% are owned overseas, but the majority are held by UK insurance and pension funds) ; printing money; and raising taxes and endeavouring to spend less in the following years. In 2018-2019, the budget deficit was £24.7 billion, and the forecast for 2020-2021 is for a borrowing requirement of a staggering £250bn-£350bn

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which will comfortably take us crashing through the £2 trillion ‘and then some’ debt figure. But frightening as these figures are, debt should always be considered alongside the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the value of all finished goods and services in a year. Debt without a consideration of the country’s ‘annual earnings’ is meaningless, and so all countries record their debt level as a percentage of their GDP. Until the 2008 recession, the UK had been faring well with a debt/GDP ratio of between 30% - 40%. History gives us further context. The Napoleonic Wars saw a ratio of 200%, and by the beginning of the 20th Century, the ratio had fallen to 30%; but then the two world wars caused spikes of over 150% in WWI and approaching 250% in WWII. It took all the years between WWII and the 1970s for the percentage to fall to 50% and then to 25% by 1990. Since 2008 the curve has been upward once more with UK National Debt now well over 80% of GDP whilst at the end of 2019, France, the US and Japan recorded 98%, 107% and 238% respectively. But now with UKs GDP falling by a record 20% in April alone, I am afraid our debt to GDP ratio could return to those historic levels that we have seen before, and importantly survived before.

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Happy Summer!

hope you have all been keeping well and safe. Hasn’t it been a funny year so far, hopefully, you’re all fit and well and it’s great to be back.  In this issue of In Stitches, I thought I would discuss how to keep your sewing machine in shape, a quick review of eco-friendly thread and share some things you can sew to keep you busy! I have been busy setting up a new group in Stockport, sewing scrubs for the NHS and local healthcare workers alongside almost 1,000 sewers around all of Stockport, including men, women and children.  Scrubs, if you don’t know, are the lose fitting tops and trousers you’ll usually see medical staff wearing in hospitals. They’ve been in huge demand by all staff in hospitals and care homes, and if you’ve needed to see anyone for any healthcare, you might find they are wearing all sorts of wonderful designs.  We have endless number of donations of bedsheets from all around Stockport from floral designs to superhero designs and wonderful children’s characters donated by children themselves. So when you next meet your health care worker, and they’re wearing bright, wonderful designs, think of the Stockport Sewing community, rallying together, volunteering endless hours to a wonderful cause. Look for For The Love of Scrubs, Stockport And Cheshire. Sewing has been taken up by so many more people, and with so much more time on our hands, so many more of our community are taking up sewing as a hobby. It’s fantastic. Machines are sold out in many places and with shops being shut, people are having to bring out the old to recycle to new.   Just remember when you’re bringing your machine out of a 20 year sabbatical leave, to give your machines a good clean and find new needles and threads to use. You can use 3 in 1 machine oil to smooth out the workings and use your manual to help you to thread the machine up properly.  You can usually find your manual by

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typing in your machine make and model number with the words ‘manual’ and ‘pdf’ to source a free copy on Google. I have made a few tutorials online to help you check your machine and how to give them a good clean before you start on your sewing projects.  With recycling on topic, Gütermann have launched recycled plastic threads.  The multi packs of ten threads are priced at around £18, so about the same as buying an individual reel and I applaud he company’s efforts to make change and hope to see more improvements by the sewing industry to encourage recycling.  I have given the threads  a try and I see them just as good, if not better than new plastic so I’m happy to move toward using these more.  Single colours are limited to black and white at the moment, but a multi pack should give you a nice mix of what you need. Finally, I have found time to make other things as well as teepees for the children next door and toys for for children.  If you’re wondering what you could do to make a difference in the community while you have your sewing machine out,you could have a go at making face coverings for friends and neighbours. I use interfacing as a bonded, waterproof filter, much better than vacuum cleaner bags or coffee filters which I see often recommended.  HK Masks have a great design, they supply to medical units around the world and I’ve found easy to make and fit well on the face. Coated garden wire will give a great fit over the nose. You can follow my YouTube tutorial to make these for you.  Take care and look after yourself.  Abi x  https://www.facebook.com/AbisSewingDen/ @Abis.Den Machine Services www.Abisden.Com YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/c/AbisDen http://abisden.blogspot.co.uk

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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 Wilmslow Green Room Theatre 01625 540933 www.wgrsoc.org.uk

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Local MP Esther McVey MP (Conservative) 01625 529922 officeofesthermcveyMP@parliament.uk

Local Councillors Wilmslow Dean Row Toni Fox (Residents of Wilmsow) 01625 251 016 toni.fox@cheshireeast.gov.uk Wilmslow East David Jefferay (residents of Wilmslow) 07729 707215 david.jefferay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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Pilates anytime, anywhere! The Pandemic has brought all manner of uncertainty and worry. Stay safe, stay at home campaigns has helped protect against infection, but the side effects are considerable. Isolation, lack of contact with the outside world, lack of exercise, and that allimportant mental stimulation. This is why, now more than ever exercise is an important lifestyle factor to consider for supporting immune function and our emotional and mental health. Even though some lockdown restrictions are being lifted it’s going to take a while before face-to-face group classes resume so in the meantime why not join an online Pilates classes? What are the health benefits of Pilates? Pilates improves flexibility and increases muscle strength and tone, it also improves concentration, body awareness and stress management. Arguably the most important health benefit received from Pilates is all about good posture and the calming self-confidence boost that comes with it. Best of all Pilates can be tailored towards any age group. Pilates breathing can help boost overall health. You must create space for the ribs to expand, by standing or sitting tall and then breathe wide and deep into your back and sides, maximising lung capacity. Try to breathe in through your nose and keep your shoulders relaxed. Breathe in for up to a count of five and out fully for up to a count of five. When the muscles are stretched, circulation improves. This, combined with the deep breathing associated with Pilates exercise, brings more oxygen to our muscles, creating healthier cells throughout our bodies.

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Stress and anxiety can weaken the immune. Pilates is great for calming our nervous systems and relieving stress. Exercise helps to distract the brain from daily worries and stress. Pilates also helps to increase energy levels and aid sleep, to allow you to function better with the demands of your day-to-day life. By eliminating the stress and anxiety, Pilates is working to keep you healthy. By attending regular online Pilates classes, this gives a structure to the day and something to look forward to. Moving my own Pilates classes online has done more than just give my small business some stability. I actually really enjoy teaching online and through Zoom I’ve been able to interact with clients surprisingly well. I also still get to socialise with people I’ve taught for months and years. And, it’s lovely to see that clients can catch up with class-friends too. This lockdown has not beaten Pilates bodies and we can keep Covid-19 at bay while still keeping backache at bay too.

To find qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher www.jules-pilates-alderleyedge.co.uk

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