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Issue 73 March / April 2022 IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Food & Drink - P10 Under the Hammer - P12 Children’s Activities - P19 Interior Design - P24 In Stitches - P30 Wellbeing Pilates - P36

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford Welcome to the March / April issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. For those of you who like me, are longing for the warmer weather and brighter days, we’ve gone with a cheery front cover. A small reminder that spring is on its way.

This month Interior Design page 24

Under The Hammer this month is looking at one of my favourite topics…watches. It really is a great time to check all those draws and boxes just in case you have a Tudor Rolex hiding away. Page 12 has the full story.

Janet is getting the taste buds tingling with a lovely Mediterranean Chicken dish. Perfect to make at home.

It will really get you in the mood for a trip to the sun!

Page 10.

Community news is a plea from Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank. It is just like a food bank but only collects toiletries and hygiene essentials. Have a look and if you can help, I know they would be very grateful. Page 28.

Remember to contact the organisers of the events and activities we have in the magazine. People and groups will be going at their own pace so it’s best to check up before you go than be disappointed on the day.

Grab a brew and enjoy the read.

Cheers

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HOW TO CREATE A BLISSFUL BEDROOM

s it time to tackle your tired boudoir? If you’re planning on a restyle or a bigger update, start by narrowing down the choices and deciding on a look you love.

Whether it’s calm and considered, dark and dramatic or luxuriously glamorous, there are plenty to choose from. One of my all time favourites that will stand the test of time is a classy, neutral scheme.

Layers of creams, taupes, greys and white, added to some unfussy black to give it that edge.

Structure is key. Have a central feature to act as an anchor-point. It may be something that’s already in the room like a fireplace, or perhaps you’ve fallen in love with an amazing light, or the bed – is it 4 poster?

Wow, work with that if you have the room to house such a beauty. From here you can add items that work well. If you have a beautiful old fireplace, rub it down and re-paint it in a sympathetic colour. If you then add a bed from the same style, you’ll start to be able to pull together everything else to complement it.

What if you’ve found a gorgeous, sleek, glass light that you just love? Add a classy upholstered bed head in neutral shades, similar simple curtains and light carpets along with a soft rug and layered bedding in shades of taupe against white and, hey presto, you have a full scheme. If you have the space add a chair, soft in colour then simple and elegant wardrobes to finish the scheme.

In a neutral scheme you do need darker shades and/or touches of black or it all just looks very samey. These can be added as curtain poles, cushion edges and accessories. Patterns can be used sparingly for added impact, pared back and limited to one or two areas.

Bedding and accessories are key for the final look. If you just put all the stuff back that was in your old bedroom, it will start to look like the old bedroom. Treat yourself to crisp new bedding and throws for that boutique hotel look, it’s usually the biggest item in the room and will transform the look. Save ornaments and pieces you love if they go with the scheme but place them with pride in groups then add new items and choose elements across the room to tie together.

Let me know if I can help, Sharon.

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Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6 & 8 Food & Drink – Page 10 Under the Hammer – Page 12 Club News – Page 14 Financial Matters – Page 16 Children’s Activities - Pages 19 & 22 Interior Design – Page 24 Community Care - Page 26 Community News – Page 28 In Stitches – Page 30 Health & Wellbeing – Page 32 Community Index – Page 34 Wellbeing Pilates – Page 36 Ad Index - Page 38

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MON 25TH – SAT 30TH APRIL DAD’S ARMY BY JIMMY PERRY AND DAVID CROFT A classic comedy featuring favourite episodes and music of the era Curtain up 7.30pm and Saturday matinee at 2pm at the Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall.

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Following the enormous success of previous Scarecrow events, the Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club are hosting a SCARECROW SONG and DANCE themed event centring on Bramhall village and it will run from 24th March until 14th April – just before the Scarecrows go out into the fields to do their work. For more details check the Club website www.bwrotary.org or the Facebook page Bramhall and Woodford Rotary.

The Bramhall & Woodford Rotary Club are very pleased to announce that this event will also include an International Music Festival on April 5th. Come and join Billy Bow and Bella to enjoy music and dance from around the world from 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th at the Bramhall Methodist Church. There will be performers from Brazil, Ukraine, Persia and Mexico and the Bramhall School of Dancing will perform National Dances from around the world. More details about purchasing tickets will be put on www.bwrotary.org and Facebook pages nearer the time. (Covid restrictions allowing of course!) We are also very grateful to Cheshire Hearing Centres and Ed’s Hair Bramhall for their support in bringing these performers to the Village. All profits will go to Walthew House, a Rotary supported charity, and other charities helping children with impaired hearing.

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A real easy tray bake with no complicated ingredients perfect for a quick supper after work.

Chicken with olives and boiled lemon.

Serves 8 2 small unwaxed lemons Juice of 2 lemons 6tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tbsp honey 250ml dry white wine 1 whole head of garlic – cloves chopped 16 skin on bone in chicken thighs 120g capers in brine, drained 200g pitted green olives Bunch of coriander leaves chopped Salt and black pepper

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First put the 2 small lemons into a pan of cold water and put a saucer over them to stop them floating. Bring to the boil and them simmer for 30 minutes until they are very soft. Chop them up discarding the pips and then set them aside for later.

Pre- heat the oven to 180C or 160C in a fan oven.

Mix up the lemon juice in a large bowl with the oil, turmeric, ginger, honey, wine and some salt and pepper. Whisk the mixture well then add the garlic and chicken pieces turning well to coat. Put the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan skin side up dotting the olives, capers and lemon pieces in amongst them. Pour over the liquid from the bowl and bake for around an hour or until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve sprinkled with the coriander and some cous cous.

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The time is right to bring your treasures to new Cheshire valuation event I’ve got some great news for the people of Cheshire!

Hansons are back in the county offering free valuations in 2022 – and our hunt for auction treasure could bring you a windfall.

Fortnightly events are being held at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, on Helen Smith with the Fridays, 11am-1pm. Head of Jewellery Rolex Daytona.

Upcoming dates include February 25, March 11/25 and April 8/22 – and I will be at the February launch!

We’d love to see you and are happy to assess everything and anything from ceramics, glassware, silver and jewellery to paintings, coins, toys, railwayana, dolls, teddies and Audemars Piguet more. And if a vintage watch gent’s 18ct rose gold is gathering dust in a drawer Automatic Royal Oak, sold for £19,500. bring that along too!

Designer time pieces can realise astonishing prices. To inspire you, one of the hottest watches in the world has just come in and head of jewellery Helen Smith can’t stop smiling about it. It’s got movie star pedigree and is set to star in Hansons’ March 31 Fine Art Auction.

Coming up with a guide price of £6,000-£8,000 is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. These watches are so rare there’s a waiting list to own one from new. That sends auction values through the roof.

A stainless steel and ceramic Daytona that cost around £10,000 in 2019 is now selling for more than £18,000.

This isn’t just a timepiece, it’s a luxury investment.

Consequently, the example consigned into our sale,

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a series three steel and gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with white dial and diamond-set number markers, Ref. 116523, 2004, complete with original box, could spark ferocious bidding.

The person we have Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, to thank is legendary Ref. 116523, estimate Hollywood actor Paul £6,000-£8,000.

Newman. When he slipped a Daytona onto his wrist the die was cast for this watch to hit the stratosphere. In 2017, Newman’s series one Daytona (Ref. 6239) sold for US$17.75 million (£13m) in New York.

But the Daytona’s success Tudor Rolex steel isn’t just down to the Paul Oysterdate watch, sold for £51,100.

Newman effect. It’s a hard watch to find due to limited production runs. Hence the waiting lists. But Other designs and makes excel too.

A Tudor Rolex steel Oysterdate watch bought for £300 in 1971 made £51,100 at Hansons. Then there was the circa 2017 Audemars Piguet gent’s 18ct rose gold Automatic Royal Oak watch, £19,500.

Omega, Cartier or Longines are popular too.

Hansons’ valuers will be at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH, on February 25 (Charles Hanson in attendance), March 11/25, April 8/22, May 6/20 and June 10/24.

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Club News

The Bramhall Golf Club Limited CAPTAINS’ WELCOME AND DRIVE IN

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The shortest drive was 159 yards and the longest 215 yards, there is no need to get into who did what, with a gale in their faces I think you could safely say all were very pleased.

This followed a fantastic Saturday night Welcome Dinner when members and friends were entertained by Danny McCabe’s Acoustic Music, a wonderful dinner from Damon and his first-class staff and a couple of late drinks to round the night off.

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A great start to a hopefully more normal year.

We wish all the new Officers a Happy and Successful year ahead.

Over the season we will update you on the great events going on at the club and get to know a little bit more about our officers.

Just to whet your appetite; one once played with the Master champion, Sandy Lyle.

Another’s dream 4 ball would be Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Bronte Law. Finally one of them must be very rich as their favourite course other than Bramhall is Turnberry!!

If you are interested in joining our golfing community, just contact Rachel or Karen in the office on 0161 439 6092 or email them at OfficeAdmin@bramhallgolfclub.com

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Rates and Allowances a very brief refresher course

t is important to understand the personal tax regime at some level to make sure that you are not paying more tax than you ought to, so I thought I’d offer this brief recap of the rates of tax and the main allowances that are available in different circumstances.

There are three bands of income tax, and we each have a personal tax-free allowance of up to £12,570.

Beyond our personal allowance our income is taxed in bands at the rates of 20%, 40% and 45%. 20% is the Basic Rate band and applies to income up to £50,270; 40% is the Higher Rate band and applies to income up to £150,000 and 45% is levied over £150,000. Each slice of personal income is allocated to the band it falls in and is taxed at that rate, so for example a salary of £60,270 would only have the 40% tax rate applied to the top slice of £10,000.

The expressions ‘basic-rate’ and ‘higher-rate’ taxpayer tend to be used to describe someone according to what band the top slice of income falls into.

Wise directors and shareholders will transfer shares in their company to their spouses, particularly if the spouse has not ‘used up’ all of their basic rate band. If the director is a higher rate taxpayer, then it makes perfect sense to reduce their own dividends and arrange for their company to pay the sacrificed dividends to their spouse. (confusingly, the rates of tax on dividends are currently 7.50%, 32.50% and 38.1% for basic and two bands of higher rate taxpayers respectively, but the rationale for these lower rates is that the company has already been taxed on its profits before it could even pay dividends).

Note that all rates of tax in respect of dividends are increasing by 1.25% from 6 April 2022.

If a director and shareholder of a limited company is owed money by the company they can charge their own company interest. There is a mechanism for this and the company must submit a return to HMRC, but because we each have an annual tax free personal savings allowance starting at £5,000, (if your other

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income is less than £12,570) and reducing to £1,000 (£500 for the higher rate taxpayer), as your other income increases; an element of the interest the company pays the director will be always be tax free for the director while at the same time the company’s profits and therefore its corporation tax liability is reduced because of the interest it has paid the director.

I’ve mentioned this previously, but it is worth returning to. The Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer £1,260 of your £12,570 personal tax-free allowance to your spouse as long as you don’t pay income tax and your spouse is a basic rate taxpayer. This will save your household up to £252 of tax a year and claims made through an HMRC portal can be back dated to the 2018 tax year.

If during the pandemic your employer has told you to work from home in the 2021 tax year or the current 2022 tax year then you can claim £312 relief each year against your salary; an annual tax saving of up to £62.40 for a basic rate tax payer and more for a higher rate tax payer.

This claim is made through a portal and the tax relief is awarded through a change to your PAYE code, but with a likely minimum tax saving of £124.80 it is well worth claiming.

In this article I touch on areas that are hopefully interesting and relevant. As we all know, tax is an immensely complicated area and everyone’s personal circumstances are different. So seek guidance from your accountant to better understand how any of these points might specifically impact you.

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Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Valley School, Whitehaven Road, SK7 1EN. 0161 973 1931.

Active Angels

Tuesday 10 – 11.30am (term time only) – drop in; 0 – 5 years old. Babies 50p, 1-2yrs £1 & 2+ £1.50.

Provide a variety of toys and activities to suit all ages, along with healthy snacks and drinks.

St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG..

Babyballet Bramhall

Our magical classes run throughout the week for ages 6months - 5years. Babyballet is a fun and engaging way to help children of all abilities develop, co-ordination, musicality, posture and rhythm. Please email Miss Betty on bramhall@ babyballet.co.uk or call 07399 472449.

BMC Baby Chat

10:00-11:00 am. Term-time only. Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South Come and join us every Wednesday morning for a chat, tea/coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to meet other mums, grandparents and carers with young babies in the Bramhall area. For further details please contact Hannah@bramhallmethodists.og.uk

Baby Loves Massage

Tuesday mornings. Harper Studios, Newby Road, SK7 5DA (near Stepping Hill Hospital). Call Kate 07866 468245.

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Bramhall Library Storytime

Mondays 11 – 11:30am. Sharing stories, sharing books. Age - Under 5’s Cost - Free Bramhall Library Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall. T: 0845 644 4307.

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Bumps and Bashes First Aid classes:

Classes take place in and around the Stockport area and can also be conducted in your own home. Please contact Jaime on 07909 005129 or email stockport@bumpsandbashes.com.

Drama (5-7’s)

Saturdays 1.15pm-2pm.Starlight Performing Arts Academy CIC, Bramhall Moor Lane, (opp Stepping Hill Maternity Hospital) SK7 5AA. T 0161 439 8009 or 07515 397715. www.starlightperformingarts.t83.net

Enjoy A Ball

Tuesdays at Bramhall Scout Hut, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall. Call Sam to pre book on 07973 886783. 1.45pm: 2.5-3.5 years & 2.45pm: 3.5- school age & 3.45pm: Reception & 4.45pm: Years 1 & 2.

Fun in French

For 4-11 year olds, on a Wednesday afternoon at 4pm (term time only) at the United Reformed Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall. A “La Jolie Ronde” licensed teacher, who uses songs, stories, role plays & games to teach French to children. Call Claire 07866 852859.

Jabberjacks

Wednesday mornings @ United Reform Church, Robins Lane, off Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall SK7 2PE. Call Sue on 01625 540999

Jo Jingles

Jo Jingles classes are carefully structured.

Each week different educational themes are introduced using well-known nursery rhymes and action songs. Mondays 9.30am - Under 2s and 10.30 - Over 2s. Wednesdays 9.25am - Over 2s and 10.20 - Under 2s at Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall. Call Laura on 0161 431 0674/07983513491 to book

Little Fishes Toddler Group

Friday at 10-11.30 a.m. Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, SK7 1AL .For more information contact the church office on 0161 439 1204 or email office@ bramhallmethodists.org.uk.

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30am. Thursdays (term time only) at Bramhall Baptist Church, Woodford Road. SK7 1PB. Toys, refreshments and song time. Suggested donation of £2 per adult, pre-booking is now required. Check bramhallbaptist.org or email bramhallbaptist.church@gmail.com for more details.

Little Superstars Sports Club

Trinity Gardens, Davenport. Mornings & afternoons. Call Louise 07904 311552.

The Mill Youth Centre

Free Admission for 10-18 year olds. Mon-Fri 3:30-5pm & Sat 1-3pm & 6:30-8:30pm www.themillbramhall.com. 0161 440 8022

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Michael’s Munchkins Baby and Toddler Group

Friday 10– 11.30am (term time only) drop in. £2.50 per family – coffee, tea, juice, cakes and biscuits included. For all pre-school children and babies with their parents and carers. St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Rhythm & Rhyme

We offer multi-sensory, exciting, structured classes with Makaton signing. Join the fun!

For babies & preschool children. Thursday mornings, Bramhall 4th Scout Hut, 67 St Michael’s Avenue SK7 2PG. Call Laura 07795 484494 or visit rhythmandrhyme.co.uk

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Mini Movers

Friday mornings. Phone Frances Donkin: 01270 884583 The Bramley Centre, Scout Hut, Bramley Close, SK7 2DT.

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Messy Play Classes

at Fir Road Scout Hut in Bramhall on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The classes are for children from 5 months to 5 years and are messy play and mark making classes with an emphasis on early writing skills. I can be contacted via this email address:katie@littlelearnersuk.com.

Mucky Pups Arts & Crafts

St Michael’s Scout Hut, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall. Mornings. Call Nikki on 07511 622445.

Praise & Play

Thursday 10 – 12 noon (term time only) drop in. All pre-school children, babies and their carers. They play, have stories and make music. Healthy snacks and drinks available St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Pre-School Ballet

Mondays and Saturdays. Bramhall School of Dancing. 0161 440 8093.

Pre-School Swimming

Monday 1.15-1.45pm and Friday 11.30-12pm.

Hazel Grove Baths, Jackson Lane, Hazel Grove.

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Pre-School Tap Dancing

RJL Dance Studios, St Peter’s Parish Centre, Hazel Grove. Tuesdays at 3.454.15pm. Call 07739 695603 for places.

Pyjama Drama

Tuesday mornings 2- 5 year olds. United Reformed Church, Bramhall. Call Alison 0844 504 5119 or alison@pyjamadrama.com.

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove. Tuesdays 10-11.3oam and 1.152.45pm. Call first on 0161 487 3708.

Tiny Talk Baby Singing

Friday mornings at Benjafold Guide Hut, Ack Lane East, Bramhall. Call Julie on 07914 088845.

Tiny Thinkers

Tuesday 1.30pm – 2.15pm (term time only) booked. A pre-school learning class that provides education for children. 2.5 years – 5 years old. Fun stimulating games are played that teach phonic letters, numbers & shapes. Contact Karina on 07969633654.

St Michael & All Angels Church, St Michael’s Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG.

Tumble Tots, Gym Babes & Gym Bobs

Mondays, first class at 9.45am, last one at 3.50pm (7 classes). Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane. Wednesdays, first class at 9.30am, last class at 3.55pm. Fridays, first class at 9.30am, last class at 2.25pm.

Saturdays between 12.15pm-3pm. Bramhall Lane Lawn Tennis Club, Ramsdale Road, Bramhall SK7 2PZ. Classes last approx 45 minutes. Please pre-book with Sue on 0161 456 6166 or tumbletots.bramhall@ntlworld.com.

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s it time to tackle your tired boudoir? If you’re planning on a restyle or a bigger update, start by narrowing down the choices and deciding on a look you love.

Whether it’s calm and considered, dark and dramatic or luxuriously glamorous, there are plenty to choose from. One of my all time favourites that will stand the test of time is a classy, neutral scheme.

Layers of creams, taupes, greys and white, added to some unfussy black to give it that edge.

Structure is key. Have a central feature to act as an anchor-point. It may be something that’s already in the room like a fireplace, or perhaps you’ve fallen in love with an amazing light, or the bed – is it 4 poster?

Wow, work with that if you have the room to house such a beauty. From here you can add items that work well. If you have a beautiful old fireplace, rub it down and re-paint it in a sympathetic colour. If you then add a bed from the same style, you’ll start to be able to pull together everything else to complement it.

What if you’ve found a gorgeous, sleek, glass light that you just love? Add a classy upholstered bed head in neutral shades, similar simple curtains and light carpets along with a soft rug and layered bedding in shades of taupe against white and, hey presto, you have a full scheme. If you have the space add a chair, soft in colour then simple and elegant wardrobes to finish the scheme.

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In a neutral scheme you do need darker shades and/or touches of black or it all just looks very samey. These can be added as curtain poles, cushion edges and accessories. Patterns can be used sparingly for added impact, pared back and limited to one or two areas.

Bedding and accessories are key for the final look. If you just put all the stuff back that was in your old bedroom, it will start to look like the old bedroom. Treat yourself to crisp new bedding and throws for that boutique hotel look, it’s usually the biggest item in the room and will transform the look. Save ornaments and pieces you love if they go with the scheme but place them with pride in groups then add new items and choose elements across the room to tie together.

Let me know if I can help, Sharon.

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CELEBRATING A LOCAL CHAMPION

ere’s a story that will surely lift our spirits and inspire us, it is about a man called Brian Chorley. At the age of 83 he has become a media star. His newfound fame, TV appearances and press attention has not come from acknowledgement of high-profile charity work, a heroic deed such as saving someone from drowning or climbing a huge mountain it has come about simply from his daily working life.

What makes his story remarkable and inspiring is that Brian, has worked on the same site for almost 70 years and without taking a day off sick!.

He began working at Clarks shoe factory in 1953, when he was just 15 years old. Brain joined the factory to earn some extra money for his family, encouraged by his father. Brian was aware that money was tight after his father left the army following the war and he describes his family as ‘being poor’. Initially he worked 45 hours a week, he earned two pounds and three shillings and gave a pound to his mum knowing this would help their financial situation.

He admitted that “Going from school to a place like that was overwhelming.” but he committed himself and worked hard. During the first couple of years, he did various jobs and at 17 he took on the extra work to learn the skill of shoe sole cutting which would see him earn £12 a week.

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closed, and the area was later redeveloped into the Clarks Village Shopping outlet which opened in 1993.

Following the closure, Brian undertook various jobs to keep himself busy. Then, in 2005, a friend who had started work at Clarks Village called Brian, inviting him to join him. He originally took on a job helping sort recycling at the centre, but one day was asked if he wanted to move on to the guest services team, where he has worked ever since.

He says this role suits him, telling reporters “I go out of my way to help people. I do everything I can to give them a good service and treat them with respect.

I’ve been told so many times what a wonderful service they’ve had, and they feel so happy, and that’s all I want.”

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are Necessities Toiletry Bank is just like a food bank but only collects toiletries & hygiene essentials.

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poverty means going without the everyday toiletries we all take for granted; it heaps shame on those experiencing it and robs confidence making day -to -day life an ordeal.

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Great Sewing Easter break

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hank you for joining me in this issue. It’s almost Easter which means The Great British Sewing Bee is back on the telly. Series 8 brings in a new host, Sarah Pascoe who will join judges and masters of the trade, Esme Young (Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London) and Saville Row’s, Patrick Grant. The show has been introducing new sewing techniques to viewers, and helping bring sewing into a fun and exciting hobby for the creatives.

Last year we saw some wonderful carnival costumes in International Week and some great dress up ideas in Children’s Week.

Thank you for joining me in this issue. It’s almost Easter which means The Great British Sewing Bee is back on the telly. Series 8 brings in a new host, Sarah Pascoe who will join judges and masters of the trade, Esme Young (Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London) and Saville Row’s, Patrick Grant. The show has been introducing new sewing techniques to viewers, and helping bring sewing into a fun and exciting hobby for the creatives.

Last year we saw some wonderful carnival costumes in International Week and some great dress up ideas in Children’s Week.

To keep me company while I sew, I was searching for some great sewing podcasts.

Listening to others telling their stories, inspirations and experiences is a lovely way to properly switch off from the world and really immerse yourself into your sewing. “Love to Sew” is a Canadian based podcast. I love their mix of guest speakers and expert advisors who join the channel and share their knowledge.

If you’re a little older, their “Sew Organised Style” engage more with their social media and seek out great stories within their talented community. If you have a special skill such as

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weaving dog hair into yarn, then this one is for you. Longstanding, ’Sewing with Threads’ is a great one to help improve your skill set.

For a read for a long bank holiday weekend, The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie is one to borrow from the library. Natalie follows the story of four generations of family and one sewing machine which holds the family history. It’s a quaint story which travels back and forth through the histories of the families, beginning with Jean, in the Singer factory in 1911. The factory is just about to close due to a strike and Jean makes bold statement which goes against the wishes of her abusive father. You may want to grab a few tissues for this one.

I was pleased to be able to interview Natalie in a live chat on one of my YouTube shows over the Christmas period (you can follow the link below).

Natalie lives in Edinburgh, not far from Clydebank. Even though the factory has been demolished and the infamous clock tower lost from the skyline, there are small notable of the Singer factory still dotted about. You can visit the (very small) Singer Museum in Clydebank which boasts a number of exclusive machines found now where else.

Have a Great Sewing Easter break, and don’t forget, if you need help with your overlocker or tricky fabrics, join me on my YouTube channel, Abi’s Den. Happy, Sewing!

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Health & Wellbeing

SEVERE PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME A cupuncture is often excellent at treating hormonal disorders such as PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and recently it was my pleasure to help a patient suffering from a very debilitating condition called Premenstrual Disphoric Disorder (PMDD) which is like a type of very severe PMS. Up to 75% of women who have their periods may have mild PMS, but PMDD is much less common.

It affects only between 3% and 8% of women.

Unfortunately, women with PMDD are often misdiagnosed. Sometimes they go undiagnosed, being told they are just hormonal and need to get over it and unfortunately, it is all too common for women with PMDD to be incorrectly diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Many of us may experience symptoms of PMS. But if you have PMDD, these symptoms are much worse and can have a serious impact on your life. Experiencing PMDD can make it difficult to work, socialise and have healthy relationships.

PMDD causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before your period. Emotional symptoms can be quite extreme and can include: feeling angry or irritable, mood swings, feeling upset or tearful, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, feeling anxious or tense, overwhelmed or out of control, insomnia, taking less interest in activities you normally enjoy, feeling hopeless and at worst, suicidal feelings. Physical symptoms can include: breast tenderness or swelling, pain in your muscles and joints, headaches, feeling bloated,

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changes in your appetite, such as overeating or having specific food cravings.

If you are suffering with symptoms like these, or with the milder symptoms of PMS, do consider trying acupuncture. This is what my patient had to say about her treatment...

“Having issues with endometriosis and a hormonal disorder called PMDD (premenstrual dysforic disorder) which is difficult to treat, I thought I’d give acupuncture a try without expecting too much as even medication hasn’t been much of a success in my case . Long story short, within 3 months of treatment with Fiona, my period pain and bleeding has become so mild to the point that I can get out of bed and function for the first time after many years and the PMDD symptoms (mainly insomnia, anxiety, brain fog and joint pain caused by the sensitivity of the hormone changes after ovulation) have been reduced to a minimum level! I highly recommend Fiona for acupuncture treatment .

She’s helpful, she will explain everything in detail and she will do everything to help you.”

Jo Cheaney Osteopath Bramhall Osteopathic Practice

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Useful Contacts 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. Stockport Council Tel 0161 480 4949 www.stockport.gov.uk Stockport Council, Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE

Alanna Vine (Cons) 0161 440 8872/07742 302894 cllr.alanna.vine@stockport.gov.uk Linda Holt (Conservative) 0161 456 1199 cllr.linda.holt@stockport.gov.uk Bramhall South & Woodford Brian Bagnall (Conservative) 07785 778571 brian.bagnall3@btinternet.com

Greater Manchester Police For non-emergency calls please contact Stockport West on 0161 856 9770 stockport.westnpt@gmp. police.uk.

Mike Hurleston (Conservative) 0161 486 1573 / 07774 195592 cllr.mike.hurleston@stockport.gov.uk

Community Groups

John McGahan (Conservative) 07770 127685 cllr.john.mcgahan@stockport.gov.uk

Bramhall Rotary www.bwrotary.org Woodford & Bramhall Branch Royal British Legion Tel 07729 905953 Bramhall Golf Club www.bramhallgolfclub.co.uk 0161 439 6092 Bramhall University of the Third Age (U3A) www.bramhallu3a.org.uk 0161 440 0447

Community Website www.bramhallweb.co.uk www.ilovebramhall.com

Local MP Mary Robinson MP www.mary-robinson.org.uk

Local Councillors Bramhall North Lisa Walker (Conservative) 0161 456 3941 07887 984844 cllr.lisa.walker@stockport.gov.uk

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Around Bramhall Bramhall Library Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall SK7 2DU Tel: 0845 644 4307 email: mailto: Bram.library@stockport.gov.uk Opening Hours Monday - 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - 9am - 6pm Wednesday - CLOSED, Thursday - 9am - 7pm Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday - 9am - 4pm Bramhall Post Office Maple Road, Bramhall T: 016 439 4100 Opening Hours Monday - 9.00-5.30pm, Tuesday - 9.00-5.30pm Wednesday - 9.00-5.30pm, Thursday - 9.00-5.30pm Friday - 9.00-5.30pm, Saturday - 9.00-12.00pm Bramhall Health Centre 66 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, SK7 2DY Telephone: 0161 983 5850 Surgery Opening Hours The surgery is open during the following times (except Bank Holidays): Monday-Friday 8.30am - 6pm

Making our home your home

Situated close to the village centre and benefiting from excellent public transport links, Hillbrook Grange Residential Care Home is a place where you can enjoy full and independent living with the benefit of care and companionship all around you. Our ethos is about creating a compassionate, caring and supportive environment, and a fresh lively atmosphere.

Founded in 1952, Hillbrook Grange is run as a not-for-profit registered charity and is managed by a small team, all of whom live in the Bramhall area. The team has two key objectives: delivering high quality, long stay, holiday, and respite care in a friendly and homely environment, and provision of this care at cost effective, competitive rates.

To discuss your care needs with a senior member of the Hillbrook team please contact us:

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Pilates for Horse Riders

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nlike other sports which involve fast movements and cardio fitness, in horse riding the postural adjustments are subtle and require strength and endurance – a slow continuous demand on the stabilizing system.

It takes a different fitness to stand or sit in one position for many hours rather than to move around constantly, as the body fatigues more easily in static postures than dynamic ones.

Many riders spend countless hours schooling their horses and fixing their imbalances, but don’t look at themselves.

Horse and rider are a combination. When training off the horse, we need to look at your body as a whole. It’s not just about fitness or strength exercises, it’s also about breath, body control and how flexible you are in the right areas.

There’s a wealth of information about improving “core stability” in riders, however bracing the abdomen will not make the rider more stable. If the abdominal muscles are braced and tense – the rider will not be able to absorb the horse’s movement effectively.

Focus needs to be placed on efficient breathing techniques, improving appropriate muscle activation and eccentric strength training and endurance in the hip muscles- particularly hip flexors and gluteal muscles.

Looking at the principles of Pilates it is easy to see how these can be adapted to the requirements needed to be an effective and

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proficient rider. Pilates will teach you better body awareness and more control over your body.

Riding requires symmetry, balance, stability and co-ordination.

Alignment when riding has a huge impact on your horse. If your body is misaligned your weight will be heavier either from side to side or front to back with detrimental affect to your horse’s way of going. You need to think of your pelvis, ribcage & head as building blocks which need to be stacked up over one another for correct alignment. If these boxes are out of alignment your weight will be focused more over one side of the horse. Rider imbalances not only affect the rider’s performance but also that of the horse and potentially it’s soundness (joint wear, soft tissue soreness and injury) So, whether you ride for pleasure or have a desire to compete professionally Pilates is a must for all horse riders.

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

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