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Issue 71 November / December 2021

THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR THE SK7 COMMUNITY

IN THIS ISSUE

Events - P5

Interior Design - P14

Under the Hammer - P16

Children’s Activities - P21

Food & Drink - P32

In Stitches - P34

Wellbeing Pilates - P40

Local History Events Community News Local Businesses Features

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Welcome to SK Bramhall & Woodford Welcome to the November / December issue of SK Bramhall & Woodford. I know, where has the year gone. We chose this lovely image for our front cover with Remembrance Day on the horizon, a moment for us all to give thanks for our wonderful armed forces and remember family members who have been lost defending our freedom.

This month Under the Hammer page 16

Well, if Remembrance Day is coming soon that also means Christmas is on its way! This month we have plenty of news and events to get you in the festive mood. Santa is back touring the village, Just Helping are here to take away your old Christmas trees, for a small donation. There are Christmas markets, card shops and plenty more.

Please 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 maybe a mince pie? Enjoy the read and I’ll see you in 2022!

Cheers

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Fairies found in Cheshire kitchen cupboard would be magical addition to the Christmas table They say fairies don’t exist American market. However, but a discovery made in a Makeig-Jones’ Art Nouveau Cheshire kitchen brings them fairies eventually faded magically to life in porcelain from fashion. The line was form. discontinued in 1929. Her multi-coloured lustrous Uncovered from a cupboard glazes were expensive to was this important Wedgwood produce amid the 1930s’ bowl – fit for the finest festive economic downturn. table. It shimmers with blues, mauves, greens and golds.

Nevertheless, nearly a Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood bowl found in And, amidst the trees and century later, Makeig-Jones’ kitchen cupboard. greenery, fairies flutter. mystical designs are more popular than ever – particularly It showcases Fairyland Lustre, in America. It’s easy to see why. a design introduced at the These collectors’ items are, quite Wedgwood factory during the simply, beautiful.

First World War by Daisy MakeigJones. Such is its rarity, it entered She was inspired by prints in the Hansons’ October 7 Fine Art sale British Museum connected to with an estimate of £2,000-£4,000.

Chinese and Japanese legends.

This bowl tells a story about a Yorkshire-born Makeig-Jones (1881castle where two boys lived. They 1945) attended the Torquay School found a hole, went down it and of Art before joining Wedgwood emerged in a land filled with fairies as an apprentice painter in 1909.

Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood bowl of curious shapes and colours.

Her talent soon emerged. She found in kitchen cupboard. started designing tableware in Aside from the fantastical stories, 1911. Attracted to the fanciful, she the decorative pedigree shines moved on to Oriental dragon patterns in 1913. bright. Scenes were printed and outlined and all Then in 1915, amid the misery of First World War, the colours, gold and lustre were painstakingly she created her signature Fairyland Lustre. hand applied. Thanks to being carefully tucked away in that Cheshire cupboard, the bowl’s It was just what Wedgwood needed. Business condition is good. I hope it makes someone’s was slack when the series was released. day at Christmas.

According to Nicholas Dawes, a New York antiques dealer, many Europeans were seeking Free antique valuations will be available at something to escape the horrors of war.

The Coach & Four, 69-71 Alderley Road, Makeig-Jones’ goblins and floating fairies amid Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1PA, November 18th, the pottery’s neon landscapes appealed.

11am-2pm. Entries invited for Fine Art, specialist and general sales. To find out more Her rise at Wedgwood was unusual not only email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk. because she was a woman but also because she rose from within the ranks. Top designers Twitter: HansonsUK were normally recruited externally. Fairyland Lustre proved popular across the Atlantic during the Roaring 20s. It gave Wedgwood a high-end product to penetrate the lucrative

Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK Instagram: hansons_auctioneers

Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5,6 & 8 Community Care - Page 10 Charity News – Page 12, 28 & 36 Interior Design – Page 14 Under the Hammer – Page 16 Club News – Page 18 & 26 Children’s Activities - Pages 21 & 24 Health & Wellbeing – Page 30 Food & Drink – Page 32 In Stitches – Page 34 Community Index – Page 38 Wellbeing Pilates – Page 40 Ad Index - Page 42

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EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS Contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or mail@cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk EVERY MONDAY: THE ROBINS SINGERS Email sec.robinssingers@gmail.com for more information.

EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON AT 2 PM: ART AND CRAFT GROUP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH Call the Church Office for information 0161 439 1204 EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE CURRY CLUB Contact Hazel Hiley, 0161 439 1281 Email hazelhiley@gmail.com LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: GATLEY & CHEADLE DIABETES GROUP Contact Jean 0161 485 1628.

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY OVER 60’S MEN’S KEEP FIT Contact John on 01625 877549 or Graham on 0161 483 7631 EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: CHEADLE HULME FITNESS Contact Penny on 0161 440 8059 or Email mail@cheadlehulmefitness.org.uk

EVERY FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH: THE TREFOIL GUILD Further details are available from Secretary.

BramhallTG@gmail.com or 0161 440 8482.

EVERY TUESDAY (TERM TIME ONLY): BROOKDALE YOUTH THEATRE Email BrookdaleYT@outlook.com EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL & WOODFORD SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE Contact Karen on 07860 458260.

EVERY TUESDAY: BRAMHALL WORLD CIRCLE DANCE GROUP Contact us through web site www.bramhallcircledance. wordpress.com or ring 07713 681439. First session free with SK booklet.

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Contact Joan Fitzgerald on 0161 428 2515.

EVERY SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: STOCKPORT SYMPHONIC SOUNDS Contact Liz Pennington on 0161 439 7484 or Diana Oldfield on 0161 439 9219.

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY EVERY MONTH: KNIT AND KNATTER GROUP Contact Jean on 0161 439 8241.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: TODDLERS Contact 0161 485 1605 for details.

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PLEASE CHECK MEETING IS ON BEFORE ATTENDING

EVERY WEDNESDAY: POWNALL PROBEX CLUB. Email pownallprobexclub.org.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY: BRAMHALL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY For more details.

Email: info.bramhallps@ gmail.com or www.bramhallps.org EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT BARBERSHOP CHORUS For more information visit: www.harmonyrevival.co.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY: THE LAURENCE SINGERS Email: enquiries@thelaurencesingers.org.uk or call Cliff on 01625 527204 or visit www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT COMMUNITY CHOIR Email info@stockportcommunitychoir.org.uk or ring Phil on 07771 730 810.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: BMC BABY CHAT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH. For further details telephone 0161 4391204.

STOCKPORT LADYBROOK SPEAKERS CLUB Contact Gaynor Dennett 07722 166605 visit www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk

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EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: ROTARY CHEADLE & DISTRICT DEMENTIA GROUP Contact Rita Kumar 07899951600.

EVERY WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – PARKINSON’S UK – STOCKPORT BRANCH Check out our web page www.parkinsons.org.uk/ local-support-groups/regions/ stockport-branch for a full list of our programme.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE Contact Maggie Schofield on 0161 427 9451 or inf0@theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY: STOCKPORT LADIES SPEAKERS For more information go to www.stockportladiesspeakers.co.uk or email sixdennett@aol.com

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Mon 22nd – Saturday 27th November 2021 Curtain up 7pm and Saturday matinee at 2pm Brookdale Club and Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, SK7 3AB Book online at www.thebrookdaleclub.com or 0161 302 2302.

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THURSDAY ONCE A MONTH: BRAMHALL THURSDAY CLUB Contact Carol Sargent g.davidsargent@btinternet.com, 0161 439 1779 or Facebook page, Bramhall Thursday Club.

EVERY THURSDAY (TERM-TIME ONLY): TNT - A YOUTH GROUP FOR AGES 10-15 Contact Elaine Noden 0161 355 1459.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: WOODFORD WI Contact Cheshire Federation of WIs at www.cheshirewi.org.uk or call 01244 347462.

EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS EACH MONTH LINK WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP AT BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH AT 2.30 PM Call the Church Office for information 0161 439 1204 THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (EX SEPTEMBER): Contact Jean Tudge 0161 487 1324.

EVERY THURSDAY: LADYBROOK SINGERS Contact Mary: 07777 646828 if you want to find out more. You’ll find us on Facebook too. www.ladybrooksingers.co.uk EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER): RETIRED TEACHERS CLUB Contacted on 0161 4398794. SK8 7AA. Call 0161 486 9226.

EVERY FRIDAY: WOODFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE BRIDGE CLUB Contact Judith Fletcher on 0161 439 5310.

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EVERY SUNDAY: BRAMHALL BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING SERVICE For more details www.bramhallbaptist.co.uk or call 0161 440 9091.

EVERY SUNDAY: LIVE MUSIC @ THE CHURCH INN Contact 0161 485 1897.

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP” Contact Suzi: 07876 152 630. www.oagb.org.uk FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: THE BROOKDALE CLUB QUIZ NIGHT Contact Roger Salt on 0161 439 0371.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS SALE BRAMHALL METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 6th November from 10 am to 12.30 pm There will be about 18 local and national charities each selling their Christmas Cards and Gifts so we hope you have not yet bought everything!

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AVOIDING FALLS AT HOME

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id you know that thirty percent of people aged 65 and over will fall at least once a year? And for those aged 80 and over it is 50 per cent? These startling statistics are reported by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).

However, there’s good news as there are simple things we can do to avoid falls at home and reduce the risk of injury and potential hospital stays. Here are some facts and tips to stay safe at home, especially important now as most falls occur when it becomes darker earlier in the evenings.

Fall Facts n Over 60% of falls happen in the home. n Falls that result in hospital admission cost an average £5000 each time, weighing heavy on the NHS. n In the UK, falls are the most common cause of injury related deaths in people over the age of 75. n Ten per cent of hip-fracture patients will die within one month of their fracture, 30 per cent will die within a year and there are 13,800 hip-fracture-related deaths a year in the UK. n Falls can have an impact on confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence.

What are some causes of falls?

Sensory and balance problems The normal changes of aging such as poor eyesight, poor hearing. Illness and physical conditions can affect strength and balance. Also, loss of muscle, mobility and poor balance.

Medication Medication can produce side effects which can alter balance and lead to falls. e.g. medications for high blood pressure, diabetes and heart conditions can cause unsteadiness. Falls are

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more likely if you are taking four or more medicines.

Home hazards Check for indoor hazards such as internal steps, rugs on the floor, slippery tiles in the bathroom. Make sure there’s adequate lighting between the bed and the bathroom and toilet at night. Wear suitable shoes that fit correctly, do not walk in socks.

Don’t forget garden and outside hazards such as outside steps without handrails or are slippery, and uneven footpaths.

Tips on how to prevent falls n Before getting out of bed, sit on the side for a moment before standing, allowing blood pressure to adjust to limit dizziness. n If there is a walking aid in place, use it e.g. a frame or walking stick. n Have handrails put on both sides of the stairways. n Grabrails are useful in the bathroom and entrances to the home. n Consider having a falls pendent alarm. n Do not put electrical cords across pathways. n Drinking enough fluids. n Take medication as prescribed. n Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, exercise may prevent joint and muscle weakening.

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Events Spotlight

BRAMHALL & WOODFORD ROTARY CLUB - SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TOUR

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anta will be out and about on his annual Village Tour but he will still be in his imaginary bubble with everyone s taying safe.

As ever, Santa’s Elves have been very busy. Not only have they been preparing the Float to take Santa on his annual tour but they have also been checking out the routes around the villages. Santa will begin his Tour in his sleigh on Saturday 4th December, on Bramhall and Woodford Rotary Club’s Float, and will then be out and about for 16 nights in Bramhall, Woodford and Cheadle Hulme inviting the children to post a letter saying what they would REALLY like for Christmas. Once again he will be visiting the Woodford Garden Village to see the boys and girls there.

The Christmas Float is a well known fund raiser which has been in existence for over forty years

raising thousands of pounds for many deserving causes in that time. This year sixteen local organisations and charities will be visiting most of the streets in the area with Santa and helping him with the collection.

Please encourage your young ones to write a letter to Santa so that when you hear or see the Float they can pop it into his post box.

A number of local businesses have very kindly donated to support Santa.

Leaflets will be delivered to your door during November and local social media sites will carry details of the night when he will be coming to your street to pick up your Christmas wish list and bring you some early Christmas goodies.

Don’t forget to track him with the SantaTracker on our website www.bwrotary.org , with daily information on the Facebook page (Bramhall and Woodford Rotary).

NEW FOR TWENTYONE – ‘THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS JIGSAW PUZZLE QUIZ & TRAIL’ For the younger generation:Christmas is a time for families to gather together and do a Christmas jigsaw. Can you bring together the jigsaw pieces showing pictures from the song The Twelve Days of Christmas which are scattered around the Bramhall shops? But there is a twist! Only one of the days will have all four pieces on show. Tell us which day it is and you could be the winner of a super prize.

For the adults:There are 25 questions which are all related to the words of the Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Christmas. How many can you answer?

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Most correct answers wins a fabulous prize.

The Trail will start 27th November and finish 18th December. In the event of a tie a winner will be drawn with the judges decision being final. Entry forms are available, for a small fee, from participating locations and any profits will go to charity. They will also be available at the Bramhall Methodist Church Charity Card Sale on November 6th (10am – 12.30) when the Club will also be selling stocking filler toys and games.

Go to bwrotary.org or our Facebook to see who are the lucky winners.

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USING RECLAIMED AND RECYCLED FURNITURE

rom a mid-century daybed to an upcycled vintage suitcase coffee table, reclaimed and recycled furniture and accessories are a big hit in the right place. There are lots of positives to using reclamation less landfill, preventing the harvesting of new trees as well as avoiding the use of environmental hazards to manufacture new products. Another is your neighbour/friend/ sister-in-law can’t pop out and pick one up.

If you’re concerned about the ecological values of using old furniture and accessories, try the reclaimed and salvage yards as generally these items come right from where they were found to where you’re going to use it and aren’t altered in any way. An old church bench, a wrought iron gate or a Tudor stone fireplace will be exactly that in your home. Recycling something gives you the chance to put your own stamp on it (or somebody with amazing skill and style has already done it) and you have an item perfect for you.

Rather than wander aimlessly around salvage fairs, think about what you need. Reclaimed shelves, picture frames, fireplace lintels are easy pick ups but how about a curved sofa or a

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kitchen island? You can ask the traders who may be able to point you in the right direction for your treasure.

Think about how you can create something and look beyond the current condition. A vintage tennis racket could be made into a mirror or a tatty lamp could be transformed with a different shade and a lick of paint. OK I said about wandering aimlessly but sometimes you just see something and fall in love, if it grabs your heart I’m afraid, for me anyway, it grabs my purse.

A rug could be a wall hanging, a boat’s steering oar could be a shelf, how about a gorgeous wooden door as a bed head? Your imagination can make anything you like from something you’re drawn to, it’s whether your own skills are enough to create it or if you’ll need some help.

Take a trip to a salvage yard and go for it. Let me know if you need any help.

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Fairies found in Cheshire kitchen cupboard would be magical addition to the Christmas table They say fairies don’t exist American market. However, but a discovery made in a Makeig-Jones’ Art Nouveau Cheshire kitchen brings them fairies eventually faded magically to life in porcelain from fashion. The line was form. discontinued in 1929. Her multi-coloured lustrous Uncovered from a cupboard glazes were expensive to was this important Wedgwood produce amid the 1930s’ bowl – fit for the finest festive economic downturn. table. It shimmers with blues, mauves, greens and golds.

Nevertheless, nearly a Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood bowl found in And, amidst the trees and century later, Makeig-Jones’ kitchen cupboard. greenery, fairies flutter. mystical designs are more popular than ever – particularly It showcases Fairyland Lustre, in America. It’s easy to see why. a design introduced at the These collectors’ items are, quite Wedgwood factory during the simply, beautiful.

First World War by Daisy MakeigJones. Such is its rarity, it entered She was inspired by prints in the Hansons’ October 7 Fine Art sale British Museum connected to with an estimate of £2,000-£4,000.

Chinese and Japanese legends.

This bowl tells a story about a Yorkshire-born Makeig-Jones (1881castle where two boys lived. They 1945) attended the Torquay School found a hole, went down it and of Art before joining Wedgwood emerged in a land filled with fairies as an apprentice painter in 1909.

Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood bowl of curious shapes and colours.

Her talent soon emerged. She found in kitchen cupboard. started designing tableware in Aside from the fantastical stories, 1911. Attracted to the fanciful, she the decorative pedigree shines moved on to Oriental dragon patterns in 1913. bright. Scenes were printed and outlined and all Then in 1915, amid the misery of First World War, the colours, gold and lustre were painstakingly she created her signature Fairyland Lustre. hand applied. Thanks to being carefully tucked away in that Cheshire cupboard, the bowl’s It was just what Wedgwood needed. Business condition is good. I hope it makes someone’s was slack when the series was released. day at Christmas.

According to Nicholas Dawes, a New York antiques dealer, many Europeans were seeking Free antique valuations will be available at something to escape the horrors of war.

The Coach & Four, 69-71 Alderley Road, Makeig-Jones’ goblins and floating fairies amid Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1PA, November 18th, the pottery’s neon landscapes appealed.

11am-2pm. Entries invited for Fine Art, specialist and general sales. To find out more Her rise at Wedgwood was unusual not only email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk. because she was a woman but also because she rose from within the ranks. Top designers Twitter: HansonsUK were normally recruited externally. Fairyland Lustre proved popular across the Atlantic Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK during the Roaring 20s. It gave Wedgwood a Instagram: hansons_auctioneers high-end product to penetrate the lucrative

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Club News

BRAMHALL GOLF CLUB MIXED GOLF

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est wishes from the mixed organisers at Bramhall Golf Club.

Bramhall Golf Club has a fantastic number of mixed players who have attended events throughout 2021.

Many are husband and wife pairs, however we also have a large number of couples made up from the Men’s and Ladies’ sections and we actively encourage participation in mixed golf.

Whilst the competitions have couples vying for prizes, the main emphasis behind mixed golf at Bramhall is to continue to develop the excellent social side of the club. This not only helps new members meet others in competitive play but gives them opportunities to socialise too as there are informal meals following every event.

One of our most popular events is the monthly Nine Wine and Dine where 9 holes of golf is followed by an excellent meal and even better conversation.

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If you are interested in learning more about Bramhall Golf Club, in the first instance please contact Rachel or Karen in the office on 0161 439 6092, extension 1 and they will be pleased to show you around our fantastic facilities. In the meantime, we wish you every success in your golf endeavours.”

Kind regards Stephen and Rosa Sheard

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Mixed Golf promotes the Club ethos in endeavouring to be the friendliest and most family oriented golf club in the area and forms the mainstay of our extensive social calendar. Rarely is there an event on our social calendar that is not a sell-out.

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Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

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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.

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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

10:00-11:15am. 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. There’s a small charge of £1 per adult. 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

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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 £1.50 per family.

Just turn up or for more information email bramhallbaptist.church@gmail.com.

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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Tuesday 9am- 12pm at Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club. Call Abi on

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Mucky Pups Arts & Crafts

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

Parent & Toddlers

Scout Hut, Fir Road, Bramhall.

Thursday 10-11.30am. Call Julie Fletcher on 0161 439 6206 or 07793 393 972.

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.

Rhythm Time

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

Seedlings

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.

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Tumble Tots, Gym Babes & Gym Bobs

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

Hazel Grove Baths, Jackson Lane, Hazel Grove.

Call 0161 439 5221.

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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Pre-School Ballet

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

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

for 2-18 year olds taught by industry professionals. Contact Principle Hannah 07738 16423.

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

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LET US COLLECT AND RECYLCE RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN AID OF ST ANN’S HOSPICE!

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e are once again pleased to hear that JUST HELPING will be running their annual Christmas Tree collection in the South and West Manchester area including SK7 & SK8.

The 2021 St Ann’s Hospice Christmas Tree collection takes place from 13th to 16th January 2022. The collection is in aid of St Ann’s Hospice, who are celebrating their 50th birthday this year, and other local charities. You can register your tree from 15th November 2021 . online at www. charityxmastreecollection.com The collection has been run by community volunteers, sponsors and donors for nearly 10 years in partnership with St Ann’s Hospice who receive 85% of the net proceeds. The average donation is around £15 per tree. The 2021 collection raised over £50k for St Ann’s Hospice in their 50th year!

Rachel McMillan, Chief Executive of St Ann’s, said: “This year we’re celebrating our We’re approaching our 50th birthday at St Ann’s Hospice. We’re proud to be one of the oldest and largest hospices in the UK, in 2021 and the fact that we’re still here after half a century and still able to support local patients is down to the amazing support of our local communities.

Everyone who makes a donation really does enable us to keep our doors open and allows us to continue to provide specialist care to those who need it most. Thank you.”

Emma Dixon, Director of Clinical Services at St Ann’s Hospice, said: “Our teams continue to work tirelessly on the front line to make sure that patients and their loved ones can access the care they need. This has been a really hard year for all of us, especially at the hospice where our teams have been working tirelessly on the front line to make sure that patients and their loved ones can access the care they need.

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We’ve adapted and grown our services to ensure they still meet the needs of those who rely on us for specialist hospice care, and can only continue to do so thanks to the support of local people. Please do consider registering your tree and making a donation so we can continue to provide care into 2022 and beyond.”

Dr Paul Jarvis, Director of Business Development at St Ann’s Hospice, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has really hit us hard at St Ann’s, with many of our fundraising events and activities cancelled.

As an organisation, we need to raise around £20,000 a day to keep our services running, and we need the support of our local communities now more than ever. We can only keep our doors open if we continue to raise the money we need - the care of patients both now and in the future is reliant on your support, so thank you for taking part in this Christmas tree scheme. We really appreciate everything you do for St Ann’s and the people we care for.”

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Charity News CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SHOPS SET TO RE-OPEN FOR 2021

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CELEBRATING ITS 50TH YEAR

he Combined Charities Christmas card shops will reopen this year with a big fanfare to celebrate 50 years of trading and raising over £5.5m during this time. The planned shops for 2020 had to be cancelled just 3 days before the official openings due to the UK being placed back into lockdown. Sheila Hallas MBE and her amazing group of volunteers were not to be deterred and the team plodded on making plans for 2021.

Returning late October and early November, the 4 shops will have a large choice and variety of cards from all our charities that you can purchase from. The gifts and novelties range, which help pay for the shops’ costs, will also have lots to offer. This means that by selling the gifts, all cost associated with the shops are covered and every single penny from the sale of the Christmas cards goes straight back to the charity.

“It’s a great feeling to be back doing what we enjoy and helping others in the process” said Sheila, “following last year’s disappointment of not being able to open at the critical point when many charities were really struggling due to covid and needed all the help they could get, we are thrilled to be back. We do of course have covid safe protocols in place so customers and volunteers can be assured we are doing all we can to keep everyone safe.”

The card shops have various opening dates from 30th October and will trade until early December at Wilmslow, Macclesfield, and Altrincham Libraries and at The Curzon Cinema in Knutsford. Please look at the website for exact opening dates and times and you’ll also find a good variety of cards to buy on the website. www.christmas-cards.org.uk

FASHION SHOW Following quickly on the heels of our last fashion show held in August we are having another called Ultimate Sparklers. We know that many people were disappointed that they left it too late to get tickets which sold out very rapidly. So get in touch quickly to get your ticket.

Starting at 7.30 Wednesday 3rd of November at The Crown and Conspirator there will be two shows, a meal from our menu and musical treats from Laura Jane. All for just £20! Online booking now available at bwrotary.org

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MANAGING PELVIC PAIN

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any men and women struggle silently with ongoing pelvic pain. There are many possible causes of this. Pelvic pain is described as pain below your belly button. It can be in your abdomen and also in the genital area.

New pain should always be investigated, so do contact your GP. Pain lasting more than 6 months is referred to as chronic pelvic pain [CPP]. Once all investigations have cleared any sinister causes, it may be worth seeking some professional help.

Traditional physiotherapy techniques can be helpful. These can include soft tissue release, relaxation, breathing, lifestyle advice or even acupuncture.

Occasionally, pelvic pain can link back to an earlier traumatic life event and people’s bodies can have a physical response to a psychological experience. This can also be helped by a practitioner specially trained in this area.

A simple way to help this situation is to try this exercise. n Try to let your tummy relax and watch as

you take a deep breath letting it expand. This gives some space for your breathing muscle, the diaphragm, to dome down allowing your lower lungs to expand.

It feels quite different. n Now take normal

sized breaths and concentrate just your breathing for a few minutes.

n Try to do this each

day as evidence tells us that this affects the central nervous system and can reduce pain and anxiety.

If you search ‘Breathing exercises for stress NHS’ you will find a simple guide to doing this each day. Make it part of your routine.

Take care, have a happy Christmas and a healthy, relaxed New Year.

As we head towards the celebration of Christmas, it is noticeable how much more stressed and anxious people become. This can also be a cause of pelvic or abdominal pain.

When people are anxious, they don’t breathe properly. They take short, shallow breaths just using their upper lungs, raising their shoulders and pulling their tummies in. This doesn’t help chest, abdominal or pelvic function.

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November Recipe

’m writing this on the morning of the first frost of winter. I’ve put the heating on and all I want to do is snuggle down with my cat. It made me think of comfort food for this months recipe. This is a dessert I made a couple of weeks ago but it really is more suitable for the colder months. I’m sure many of you already know how to make it but it was so delicious I thought I’d encourage you to give it a go again.

GOLDEN SYRUP STEAMED PUDDING ENOUGH FOR 6 LARGE HELPINGS. 200g softened butter 3 tbsps of golden syrup 200g caster sugar 1 tsp of vanilla paste 3 beaten eggs 200g self raising flour Grease a 1.2ltr pudding basin with a little of the butter and pour the golden syrup into the base.

Using a mixer or an electric hand whisk beat the sugar and the butter together until it’s light and fluffy. Add the vanilla paste and then the eggs a

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little at a time until you have a nice batter. Add the self raising flour and just stir in to make sure it’s all combined but don’t overwork it. Pour the mixture into the pudding basin on top of the syrup.

Cut a piece of greaseproof paper a lot wider than the rim of the basin and make a pleat down the middle and do the same with a piece of foil. Put them both together with the greaseproof paper under and place over the pudding and tie firmly with a bit of string.

Put a saucer upside down in a large pan (big enough to hold the basin) and put the basin on top. Pour in enough boiling water to come half way up the basin then simmer for 11/2 to 2 hours with a lid on. Make sure it’s cooked by sticking a skewer into the middle – it should come out clean.

Up turn the pudding onto a plate and serve with some lovely custard.

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inter is a wonderful time to create warm quilted projects. If you’re new to quilting, you’ll find the Twisted Pole Table Runner is an easy but effective project to make. Set around the Maypole festivities and goes by other names, Ribbon Pole and Ribbon Dance. It’s an age-old popular design and I think you’ll love it.

A pack of Fat Quarters will be great for a slightly smaller

first marking a diagonal across the middle to help you, then cut the squares on the diagonal.

When you open up each sewn piece, you will have sewn a new square made up of 2 different coloured triangles; Sew all your new squares together, in the order as on your grid and you will have created a patchwork ribbon pole.

Cut the border fabric into 2”/5cm strips, sew this all the way around your patchwork. Press this all down and you can sew this onto a wadding or even Thermofleece to make your table runner heat proof, ready to take hot casserole dishes fresh from the oven.

Place your backing onto the runner, good sides together, sew all the way around the edges, leaving a 10cm turning hole. Use 1cm seam allowance. Once you have turned the runner through, top stitch all around the edge.

Cut your fabric into 4” Squares (10cm). You will need 36 in all.

You can watch a video tutorial on Abi’s Den YouTube channel.

18 squares needed for the ribbon

Have a wonderful time over the coming season and see you in the New Year!

Make this for your Christmas setting, you can make smaller versions to use as placemats.

For the Runner, draw a grid, 3 by 12 squares.

You will need 0.25m x 120cm wide fabric 0.25m 120cm wide fabric 0.25m 120cm wide fabric) 0.5m 120cm wide fabric for the back 0.25m 120 for border

12 squares needed for the background 6 squares for the pole Colour in your 3x12 grid as the diagram to help you.

Sew a ribbon square to each of the background and pole squares (good sides together) like so,

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Club News 1ST BRAMHALL BROWNIES AND GUIDES CELEBRATED THEIR 100TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR. Being the first guide unit in Bramhall to be registered with Girl Guiding HQ London on the 4th of February 1921, hence them known as 1st Bramhall. An occasion not to be overlooked, rainbows, brownies, guides and leaders from past and present joined together at Benja Fold Centenary Hall (the 3rd hall on the site in 100 years) in September to mark the occasion with a big birthday party.

Our oldest member in attendance at 92 and our youngest at 5, all joined together for cake and refreshments and activities for the girls, including a magician, face painting by Sarah North, herself being an ex guide over 50 years ago, bouncy castles and pebble painting, and the

weather was surprisingly kind.

It was lovely to look through photos of bygone times, and for the current girls to share their guiding stories with the much older previous members where we established just how guiding has changed over the last 100 years. Whilst guiding has changed over the 100 years the mission remains the same which is whoever they are, wherever they’re from, girls and young women can do amazing things - we give them the chance through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. A huge thanks to all that came along to celebrate.

ST ANN’S HOSPICE RECEIVE CHEQUE FOR £22,000 FROM BRAMALL PARK GOLF CLUB On Tuesday 31st August the CEO of St Ann’s Hospice, Rachel McMillan along with Greg Kelly and Sarah Wolstenholme, Community Fundraisers, met with the Captains of Bramall Park Golf Club, Patricia Philip and Simon Wheatley, to receive a donation cheque to the sum of £22,000.

In June each year Bramall Park Golf Club hosts an Amateur golfing competition with all proceeds going to the hospice. This year 59 teams paid to enter which was a record 236 players on the day. Despite the weather being rather wet and windy the players bravely faced the challenge of the course. The halfway house was a welcome stopping point where players could enjoy a drink and delicious homemade cakes followed by a BBQ and a few celebratory drinks when they got back to the clubhouse. As a sign of support and appreciation for the hospice the collection tins were full to the brim with cash donations.

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There was a fabulous raffle and an auction with over 70 prizes; all donated by club members and local businesses from the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme area.

Thanks go to club members and players who purchased raffle tickets and to those who placed generous bids against the auction prizes.

The proceeds from the raffle and auction all contributed towards the fabulous total raised on the day.

Captain Simon Wheatley said “ Bramall Park Golf Club and its members remain very committed to continuing to raise as much money as possible for St Ann’s Hospice and we already have a date in the diary of 24th June to host the event next year. If you are interested in advertising, sponsoring, donating a prize or entering a team please contact Jill Thomas on jill.thomas5057@gmail.com”.

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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 is a great way to stay fit this winter

uring the bleak winter months, it’s easy to let outdoor activities slide. Therefore, you need a fun indoor way of exercising that will ultimately help you achieve your goals.

But before you jump into Pilates exercises, you might want to take a moment to gain a little insight into what Pilates is (and isn’t), and what makes it unique. Pilates really is a beginner-friendly fitness system. Indeed, the adaptability of Pilates exercises for different body types and fitness levels is one of its primary benefits.

There are countless ways to modify and adapt Pilates exercises, depending on your age, weight, physical ability, and level of fitness. The exercises are designed with modifications so that people of all levels and abilities can stay safe while being physically challenged.

If you’re wondering whether Pilates is right for you, it’s important to consider what it is you’re aiming to achieve. Strengthening your core can help alleviate pain and discomfort in the lower back while developing whole-body strength could improve your performance in another sport or physical activity. If you’re looking for a low-impact exercise that can promote overall health, weight loss, and weight management, Pilates may serve your needs. You’re bound to get stronger, improve your balance, and increase your awareness of your body and how it moves as a result.

Pilates Matwork Classes The most popular form of Pilates is matwork.

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developed to incorporated the use of equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

High Intensity Power Pilates HIP Pilates is a more dynamic form of Pilates that combines the precision and focus of a traditional Pilates session with the dynamic energy of a high intensity workout.

Combining core strength, balance and coordination with an energetic cardiovascular element HIP Pilates is the answer to many people’s search for a functional ‘feel good’ workout.

The class is fast paced, but importantly LOW impact. Therefore, you will increase your heart rate safely whilst burning fat and building lean muscle mass. The class also uses light hand weights, which improve bone health.

Attending regular Pilates classes can help you develop good postural habits and a strong core.

So, whether you choose an online or face to face class, Pilates is for life and can be life changing!

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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A drill free, injection free, pain free smile makeover that can be done in just one appointment.

This was one of the many cases that we have done where we have used composite bonding to transform a patient’s smile, and these amazing results were achieved in just one visit to the practice.

We used composite edge bonding over a single session to give the patient’s teeth straighter edges and a smoother surface appearance, and also cover the discolouration and flecking. This created a natural, aligned smile without having to damage the patient’s own teeth.

This is a popular simple and very effective treatment that we offer. It is reversible and the beauty of it is that it can take years off your smile, without the need for undergoing long, invasive and costly procedures.

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