SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge January 2022

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Issue 39 January / February 2022

Wilmslow & Alderley Edge THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR SK9 COMMUNITY

IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Food & Drink - P10 Under the Hammer - P12 Children’s Activities - P20 Mind Matters - P22 Interior Design - P26 In Stitches - P28 Wellbeing Pilates - P32

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Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Welcome to 2022 and the January / February issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge.

This month

This month we catch up with Charles Hanson as he reflects on some wonderful pieces found throughout Cheshire in 2021. If you think you might have a hidden treasure why not check out page 12 and get it, “Under the Hammer”.

Interior Design page 26

Sharon has some great advice on something that will become more important in the coming years to our home… the “Home Office”. Check out Interior Design on page 26.

As we are going to print the governments “Plan B” was coming into place so 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.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year from the SK staff and advertisers.

Cheers

Simon

SECRETS TO CREATING THE PERFECT HOME OFFICE

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orking from home is much more common practice since the awful Covid virus hit about 2 years ago.

It’s not just entrepreneurs and some part time customer service types any more, there are so many of us finding ourselves WFH, but creating the perfect area for home working can be quite tricky. Most of us didn’t think we’d be spending most of our working day at home when we moved in, so being inventive with space is key.

Storage is the first solution.

You may not require a big room as we might see in a film, with a leather inlaid desk in the middle and room for your birthday party to go ahead around you. But you’ll usually need space for a laptop, books and some stationery whilst working, then lots of places to hide them all when you’ve put in your day’s work. After all, this new home office area is usually in the dining room or the corner of the bedroom. Built in cupboards are fantastic, yes, an investment but you can utilise all the corners and use the full height to squirrel your items away without losing things and it will look lovely. Eliminating clutter helps with not feeling claustrophobic.

Paint them and your walls light, bright and inviting colours. Light blues and greens along with lots of white are calming colours. Adding plants is a great way to accessorise and helps

with air quality. Various studies have found that houseplants reduce stress and anxiety and facilitate healing. Research performed by scholars at the Harvard School of Public Health also discovered that “green” space increases the performance of cognitive function.

A calm, bright working environment can help with productivity, whilst a small, dark room crammed with the ironing that hasn’t been done yet can negatively impact our mental health and slow us down.

Rooms with large windows letting natural light in are the best, second best is to add some nice lighting. Task lights pointing to necessary areas along with general softer lighting is what to aim for.

Most of your working day may be spent here so you deserve a lovely space that helps your mental health. You should look forward to at least being in a gorgeous room.

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Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5, 6 & 8 Food & Drink - Page 10 Under the Hammer – Page 12 Community Care – Page 14 Club News – Page 16 Children’s Activities – Page 20,21 Mind Matters - Page 22

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Health & Wellbeing – Page 24 Interior Design – Page 26 In Stitches – Page 28 Community Index - Page 30 Wellbeing - Pilates – Page 32 Ad Index - Page 34

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EVERY TUESDAY: WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB

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EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

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FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK LOVERS GROUP

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Each month we have a theme and anyone who wants to come just has to read a book based around the theme, they can then join us for a biscuit and chat. The themes for the next two meetings are: November’s theme is ‘Back to the 90’s’ – A book published in the 90s, a book you remember reading in the 90s or maybe a book set in the 90s December’s theme is ‘Wish you were here’ – A cosy cottage in the Lake District, a ski chalet, maybe the bright lights of Las Vegas read about a destination that sounds good to you. Telephone 01625 374 060 for more details.

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Morning Coffee Concerts at Alderley Edge Methodist Church.From January to March, the series will feature musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music, and we look forward to the exceptional standard of performance we have come to expect from these talented students. Coffee is served from 10.15 am and the recital begins at 11.00 am on 19th January, 16th February and 16th March. Admission £10 to include refreshments.www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com

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WILMSLOW CIVIC TRUST: WEDNESDAY 5TH JANUARY The speaker at the meeting this evening will be Dr. Susan Lee, Research Associate in Low Carbon Futures, Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations at the University of Manchester. Her topic will be ‘Energy use for different household appliances in the context of household energy consumption.’ The meeting will be on Zoom and members will be sent a link via email. Zoom open from 7.30pm meeting begins at 7.45pm. Any non members wishing to join the meeting can request details via: 8 | SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - January/February 2022

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1.5kg parsnips, peeled and sliced lengthways into halves or quarters (depending on size) Salt and black pepper Olive oil 1 knob butter (about 20g) 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 6 sprigs thyme, leaves picked 250g smoked bacon lardons 300ml double cream 100g wholegrain mustard A few gratings nutmeg 12 sage leaves 1 handful breadcrumbs (optional) 1 handful cheddar or parmesan, grated 10 | SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - January/February 2022

Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/ 350F/gas 4. Put the parsnips in a large pan of cold water and add a generous pinch salt. Gently bring to a boil, then simmer for six to eight minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Heat a glug of oil and the butter in a large heavy-based saucepan, and gently saute the onion, garlic and thyme over a medium heat.

When the onions begin to soften (five to 10 minutes), add the lardons, and continue to cook until the bacon browns slightly and the fat runs.

Taste for seasoning, remove from the heat, and add the cream, mustard and nutmeg.

Arrange the parsnips cut side down in an ovenproof dish, and cover with the sauce.

Top with the sage leaves, breadcrumbs (if using), and cheese, then bake for 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.

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Cheshire leads the way with star finds after cracked Oriental treasure sparks worldwide bidding battle A new year of antique discoveries is under way and I hope Cheshire can replicate the success of 2021 when it sparked one of the year’s major finds.

trailing clouds, was achieved despite a 5cm by 8cm reglued section on the rim and a 27cm crack. Its style of decoration had its roots in the imperial designs of the Qianlong period (17361795). Similar examples exist in The Palace Museum, Beijing, China.

A damaged Chinese vase dismissed as worthless - sold for tens of thousands of pounds after I spotted its potential. I was called to value objects at a client’s Cheshire home but she didn’t show me the cracked vase, believing it to be of no value.

A few years ago, she had taken the inherited piece to a U3A event to show an Asian ‘expert’. Due to its damage, she told our client it was worthless, nor did she recognise the mark on its base.

Isabel Murtough, head of Fine Art at Hansons, with the valuable Chinese vase.

However, it took my eye instantly.

It was on top of a glass cabinet, its home for 25 years. Antique Oriental porcelain is highly sought after by wealthy Chinese buyers. They’re keen to repatriate items and honour the country’s rich ceramics heritage.

The owner of the vase, an 89-year-old retired speech therapist, told me she remembered seeing it at her grandparents’ house a long time ago. However, she had no idea how they came to own it.

She was amazed to discover its potential value and even more delighted by the result. She planned to share the proceeds with her children. Finds like this that make my day. It’s wonderful to deliver some unexpected windfall joy. In addition, a grateful Chinese buyer is thrilled to secure a piece of their country’s ceramics heritage.

Entries are invited for Hansons Closer investigation revealed that the Auctioneers’ forthcoming auctions.

Chinese blue and white nine-dragon Free valuations and home visits This Chinese vase, Jiaqing bottle vase bore a Jiaqing mark from period, sold for a hammer available across Cheshire and the period 1796-1820 making it around price of £40,000. surrounding counties. To find out more, 200 years old. It entered Hansons’ email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or October 2021 Fine Art sale with a guide price of call 01283 733988. £10,000-£15,000 – and sparked a fierce bidding battle. The hammer finally went down at £40,000 and the object returned to China. The total paid with buyer’s premium was £55,595. Not bad for Twitter: HansonsUK an item deemed worthless.

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WINTER WRAPPED UP

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hanges to our bodies as we get older mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. And this winter, we know we’ll need to live with coronavirus as well as other respiratory viruses. The good news is that there’s lots we can do to help keep ourselves well at this time of year.

The flu jab – it is really important to get your flu jab every year, even if you have had a flu jab the previous year. The flu virus changes every year, so you need to make sure that you get it each year.

Bedroom windows – keep your bedroom window closed at night when the weather is cold. The coldest time of the day is just before dawn and breathing in cold air increases the risk of chest infections, heart attacks and strokes. The ideal temperature for bedroom is 18°C (64°F).

Heating your home – It is best to keep your house at a stable temperature rather than turning the heating up and down and just putting on the heating for a couple of hours a day. Sudden changes in temperature can cause health problems. Recommended temperatures for the living room 21°C (70°F) and bathroom between 22°C and 24°C (71°F and 75°F).

Insulation – you will feel the benefits of good insulation all year round, not just in winter.

Insulation is like a Thermos; your home will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Wear a hat – don’t just save it for the outdoors. It may sound silly but wearing a hat indoors during the cold weather is a really good idea, it will help you keep warm.

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Keep moving – it may be tempting to sit in one room during the cold snaps but staying active is essential for your general wellbeing, it also generates heat and will help to keep you warm too. Try not to sit still for more than an hour. You can do chair-based exercises, moving your arms, legs and wiggling your toes can all help to keep you warm and well.

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MY UNUSUAL YEAR(S) AS LADY CAPTAIN

ressing up as a key worker (in my case a refuse collector), dancing with Elvis and being an inflatable witch are not exactly the first things you think of when you think of a Lady Captain’s role at a golf club. But then Bramhall Golf Club Ladies section isn’t exactly ordinary. The ladies love a good dance, a fun golf competition and a good time. We are serious about our golf too and that’s what makes it so great.

or a drink in our recently refurbished club house.

A passion for golf is what we all have in common and ladies who win our Major competitions are rewarded with a trophy and their name on the boards.

Lady Captains Day

We have 3 teams that play in the East Cheshire leagues and we regularly enjoy success, this year the A team reached the final.

We have lots of parties spread throughout the year, hence the dancing with Elvis.

We raise lots of money for charity, hence the dressing up. We are a A team community.

I took on the role of Lady Captain in Charity Day dressed as key workers February 2020, Wuhan was in the This year we have welcomed news but we were more over 30 ladies into our worried about the winter academy, they are learning weather. Little did we realise that golf can be difficult that the true storm of covid but great fun. The Handicap was ahead of us. That year system means that very soon was spent organising lots of they will be joining in our events that, in the end, never competitions. actually happened. But during Ladies dinner that time the ladies section If you are interested in joining showed its true colours with our golfing community, just contact Rachel or everyone fully supporting each other and the Karen in the office on 0161 439 6092 or email club. Mercifully, 2021 has proved a lot more fun. them at OfficeAdmin@bramhallgolfclub.com I love Thursdays, when we usually have our golf competitions. They are always well supported, and after playing we come in and have lunch

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Baby Ballet

Bon Bons

Baby Bounce

Caterpillar Music

Tuesday afternoon at Handforth & Prestbury School of Dance, Dean Row Community Hall, Dean Row. Call Michelle on 0161 483 6678.

suitable for 12 months and under - Tuesdays 9.4510.15. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Baby Massage

Wednesdays during term time at 1.30 pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info or to book a place.

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Classes in Poynton, Hazel Grove & Parrswood at local venues or in your own home. Baby Massage & More is a lovely way to enhance your bond with your baby, aid relaxation and sleep, relieve colic and constipation and meet new friends. Postnatal Yoga with your baby to regain your strength and shape one day at a time, whilst having yoga fun with your baby. Babies welcomed with all their moods and states. Pregnancy Yoga and birth preparation also available. Contact Suzanne.wild@lushtums.co.uk or www.lushtums.co.uk.

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Bonnie on 07739 359948.

Monday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Jan on 01925 860459.

The Creation Station

Wednesday morning at Dean Row Village Hall, Brown Lane, Wilmslow. Call Sarah on 0844 854 5065.

Friday Tots

Friday 10 – 11.30am at Alderley Edge Methodist Church. Call Susan on 01625 585166.

Little Footprints

Wednesday & Friday 9.15 – 11am at Dean Row Community Centre, Dean Row. Call Brenda on 01625 251097.

Little Strikers Pre-School Football

Monday morning at Parish Hall, The Corrs, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Wednesday morning at The Scout Hut, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge. Call 07792 791382

My Baby Massage

Tuesday in Alderley Edge. Call Claire on 01625 583325 or 07952 810350.

Baby Reflexology

Thursday morning at Moor Lane, Wilmslow.

Call Gabby on 07817 597288.

Baby Sensory

Tuesday morning & afternoon at St John’s Church Hall, Knutsford Road, Wilmslow. Call Beccy on 07503 547083.

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Lego Club

Thursdays 3.30-4.30. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Little Superstars Sports Club

Friday morning & afternoon at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Louise on 07904 311552.

Mums, Dads & Tots

Wednesday 1.30 – 3pm at St. Benedict’s Church, Hall Road, Handforth. Call Jacquie on 01625 250471.

Talking Tots

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Beccy on 07947 735373.

Tennis Tykes Music Bugs

Friday morning at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow. Call Stacey on 0844 822 1175.

Praise & Play

Tuesday at 1.30 – 3pm at St Chad’s Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01625 530228

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Friday afternoon at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call 01477 410080.

Monday & Friday afternoon (term time only) at St John’s Church Centre, Lindow. Call Caroline on 07843 342662.

Tiddlywinks Mini Church (activities, play & stories)

Story, song and craft activity session on Wednesdays during term time 10.30 am - 12 pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info.

Tiny Hands

Friday 10 – 12pm at St Mary’s Methodist Church, Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Call Margaret on 01625 526591.

Raindrops Tots

Tuesday 10am – 12pm (term time only) at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow.

Rhyme Time

Thursdays 11.00-11.30. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

Sally Williams Baby Ballet

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow.

Call Sally on 01625 585070.

Songs & Rhymes

Mondays during term time at 10 am at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Please contact the church office on 01625 528892 for more info or to book a place.

Tiny Toes

Wednesday morning at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Call Sally on 01625 585070.

Tumble Tots

Tuesday and Wednesday at Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow. Contact Megan on 07814 020095.

Water Babies Swimming

Monday afternoon / Tuesday morning at The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Road, Handforth. Call Chris on 01270 611111. Also Monday & Wednesday afternoon at The Holiday Inn, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow. Call 01270 781239.

Story Time for Under 5’s

Mondays 9.45-10.15. Wilmslow Library. Pleas book in advance by calling 01625 374 060

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Mindset Advice

CHALLENGING THE OPPORTUNITY COST OF SELF CARE You will no doubt have already noticed that I have declined to focus on Christmas or New Year in this final article of 2021.

The reason for this is the fact that, when talking about self-care or any other type of beneficial lifestyle change, it shouldn’t really be in relation to any particular occasion at all. (Ideally, being healthier, fitter, stronger, living longer, and getting more out of life would be enough of a reason!)

Now, to explain the title... As an economist originally, with a business background, I have always been fascinated with the concept of Opportunity Cost. Opportunity Cost is simply the benefit missed out on by diverting one’s energy to something else. So, for example, if I wanted to watch a movie on Friday night, the opportunity cost could be the kitchen being cleaned. The concept is subjective of course, as there is benefit to watching the movie (relaxation and fun) and benefit to cleaning the kitchen (the kitchen is clean!) and our unconscious mind is constantly weighing up these subjective benefits and costs in every decision we make in our daily life.

The problem with self-care is that the perceived opportunity cost of it is productivity i.e. ‘doing things’. It could be completing items from a do list, working, writing another to do list, or anything else really, as long as it makes us ‘busy’. This means that generally, when we are busier, more stressed or take on more in our life, self-care gets shoved to the bottom of the list. We tend to sleep less, exercise less, isolate ourselves, eat worse food and don’t make time for relaxation or mindfulness.

The reason I am challenging this today is because of an interesting thing that I’ve discovered over many thousands of clients over many years, and this is the fact that if we trust in the process of self-care and break the insidious downward spiral of what is ultimately ‘self harm’ and ‘self neglect’ then something magical happens.

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improvements to productivity, mental focus, energy levels, motivation, happiness and sleep.

For ten minutes of daily exercise, their brain will remember and learn better, they will have burnt excess energy, balanced their blood sugars and released mood enhancing and healing hormones.

These are just two examples of the self-care dividend that we are so often forsaking.

The result of this is the experience of tangible net benefits and I have countless examples of this in my client base. One such example is someone who had been working 16 hour days for months, was exhausted and completely neglecting self-care when I met them. I started them with 20 minutes of daily meditation and a half hour light workout, as well as overhauling their nutrition and this saw them leaving the office 2 to 3 hours earlier every night within a few weeks. It was very hard for them to do initially as it felt like ‘wasted time’ but by trusting in the process and investing the time required, they ended up with MORE time and many other benefits.

It is clear therefore, that the perceived opportunity cost of self-care (‘doing stuff’) is actually far outweighed by the benefit to our overall physical and mental utility of actually taking care of ourselves.

So, the next time you find yourself saying that you don’t have time to meditate, do some exercise, call a best friend or to cook a healthy meal, then remember that you are not acting in a rational fashion (in economic terms anyway) and immediately stop it.

I guarantee that if you learn this lesson, you will soon experience a significant net benefit to multiple aspects of your life, and it doesn’t have to be Christmas or New Year to get started… how about now instead?

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Health & Wellbeing

CHOOSING THE PERFECT BRA!

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ost women wear bras, but quite often the first thing they want to do when they come in from work or a long day out is to take them off!!

This is certainly the case if you have a poorly fitting bra.

It’s a dilemma trying to work out what to consider when buying a bra.

So, I’ve put together a few pointers to help you.

Women’s breasts vary hugely in size and shape, but their structure is essentially the same.

They consist of fat and breast tissue along with nerves, veins, lymph ducts arteries and connective tissue. The connective tissue and fat help give the breast it’s shape and support. The breast tissue is there to supply breast milk when needed. The blood vessels and nerve supply keep it all alive and healthy.

Bras help support these structures as well as give women a nice shape under their clothes.

A sports bra will need to provide most support to avoid impact through the body overstretching the structures of the breast, whereas a bra to wear for special occasions doesn’t need to be as firm.

A first bra for adolescent girls needs to be softer with no underwiring as do breast feeding bras.

A bra for larger breasts will naturally be more substantial than one for a small cup size.

From an Osteopathic point of view, we are interested in the areas of pressure that a bra creates.

1. Make sure the bra is not too tight around the rib cage or it will restrict your rib function and breathing. If it is too loose, the bra strap rides up your back and all the weight goes onto your shoulders.

2. Similarly don’t tighten your straps over your shoulders too much or it creates pressure on the

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tips of your shoulders.

An ideal balance is to get a snug fit in both areas and the loading shared.

3. A good bra fitter will be an excellent source of advice.

Explain what the bra is needed for - sport, work, evening/shorttime wear.

The fitter will be able to guide you on sizing, style and how to fit it properly.

4. It is a good idea to vary the pattern of bra straps to help your shoulders and neck. Try mixing a racerback bra style with over the shoulder straps or halter neck.

5. Once you have a few nice bras it’s worth looking at the care and washing instructions to make them last longer. Handwashing or gentle care programs are ideal. Popping the bras into a net bag in the washer also helps.

6. You may still wish to whip your bra off at the end of a day and this is no bad thing either!!

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SECRETS TO CREATING THE PERFECT HOME OFFICE

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orking from home is much more common practice since the awful Covid virus hit about 2 years ago.

It’s not just entrepreneurs and some part time customer service types any more, there are so many of us finding ourselves WFH, but creating the perfect area for home working can be quite tricky. Most of us didn’t think we’d be spending most of our working day at home when we moved in, so being inventive with space is key.

Storage is the first solution.

You may not require a big room as we might see in a film, with a leather inlaid desk in the middle and room for your birthday party to go ahead around you. But you’ll usually need space for a laptop, books and some stationery whilst working, then lots of places to hide them all when you’ve put in your day’s work. After all, this new home office area is usually in the dining room or the corner of the bedroom. Built in cupboards are fantastic, yes, an investment but you can utilise all the corners and use the full height to squirrel your items away without losing things and it will look lovely. Eliminating clutter helps with not feeling claustrophobic.

Paint them and your walls light, bright and inviting colours. Light blues and greens along with lots of white are calming colours. Adding plants is a great way to accessorise and helps

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with air quality. Various studies have found that houseplants reduce stress and anxiety and facilitate healing. Research performed by scholars at the Harvard School of Public Health also discovered that “green” space increases the performance of cognitive function.

A calm, bright working environment can help with productivity, whilst a small, dark room crammed with the ironing that hasn’t been done yet can negatively impact our mental health and slow us down.

Rooms with large windows letting natural light in are the best, second best is to add some nice lighting. Task lights pointing to necessary areas along with general softer lighting is what to aim for.

Most of your working day may be spent here so you deserve a lovely space that helps your mental health. You should look forward to at least being in a gorgeous room.

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Welcome to the New Year!

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t’s a New Year and a brand new you. Have you been signing up to all sorts of new promises to be a better version of you that you can? Well, sewing could be a big part of that.

The Great British Sewing Bee is great, for us who like nice, homely sewing.

For those of us wanting something a bit more upbeat and fashionable challenging, BBC3 will be introducing The Drop.

As I write this, it has only just finished filming in Manchester, presented

by Miguel, a high stakes competition to find the next Best Streetwear Designer. Sounds promising and hopes to encourage more slow fashion.

Helping to save the planet and prevent the pile high overstocks, Scrap Stores and Thrift Shops are making a return. They’re fun and fabulous and not the old crummy, stale smelling, infested with creatures places we believed they were.

Bramhall Thrift Shop is just one of those, a wonderful ‘Aladdin’s Cave’. Situated in Bramhall centre next to the shopping precinct, The Thrift Shop takes donations of all sorts of goodies, and they have an extensive display of haberdashery and fabrics. I picked up quite a few new pieces of fabric when I visited, and almost new haberdashery at a fraction of the cost I would normal be expected to pay. I always leave with a positive feeling of doing my bit for the environment as well as my community, but the proceeds raised in the store go to a worthwhile cause. You can have a look at the long list of charities the Thrift Shop has supported and continue to support when you visit.

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I visited Bournemouth on my recent travels.

There I found a wonderful Scrap Store (ReUseful UK), from a national chain of over 50 in the UK. There I found all sorts of glorious objects donated by well know businesses. From wooden spindles destined to make toy cars, to tubing, foam and fur (not real of course) and even male bed pans. A young boy was there with his mum collecting all sorts of thing to go in his £5 bin bag fill. He told me he was making himself a burger costume!

Lettuce, relish and sesame seeds for the bun. Creativity is unfettered by the restraints of cost, so the more Scrap Stores and Thrift Shops we can encourage, the better for our communities in the long term.

In the meantime, make little changes in how you shop. Stop choosing to buy items sold in blister packs. Do we really need to buy bobbins and scissors presented so neatly in a coffin of plastic? Choose to sew natural fibres.

Avoid petroleum-based fibres such as acrylics, polyester, viscose, lycra and nylon. Consider natural waddings in quilting. Soya as well as cotton batting is now becoming a popular alternate to polyester. Shop wisely and look to make a difference. If you have any great ideas to make positive changes, let me know.

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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 The Green Room Theatre Wilmslow Ticket-Line 01625 540993 email: mail@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk https://greenroomwilmslow.org.uk

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Local MP

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

Local Councillors

Wilmslow Dean Row Lata Anderson (Residents of Wilmsow) 07908 245751 Lata.Anderson@cheshireeast.gov.uk Wilmslow East David Jefferay (Independent) 07729 707215 david.jefferay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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Wilmslow Lacey Green Don Stockton (Conservative) 01270 686474 don.stockton@cheshireeast.gov.uk Wilmslow West & Chorley Mark Goldsmith (Independent) 07729 707215 mark.goldsmith@cheshireeast.gov.uk Iain Macfarlane (Independent) 07767 667828 Iain.Macfarlane@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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Why Pilates is so valuable throughout the menopause

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always promote Pilates as the ideal exercise for anyone and everyone, however this month I’m going to focus on women and the menopause. Improving your health during the menopause is essential. Exercise is the perfect way to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing but as your body experiences the changes that come with menopause you may be unsure what is safe and effective for you. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals and why Pilates is so valuable throughout the menopause.

Two significant factors for women going through the menopause is health risk to our cardiovascular system and bone strength. Maintaining physical activity not only helps address but also protect against these conditions. It’s important to mention that menopause isn’t the cause of cardiovascular disease but often the lifestyle changes that commonly occur in this period of life that increase your risk. Cardiovascular activities can be tricky during the menopause if you are experiencing hot flushes. This should not put you off exercising though as 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week can improve your health risks.

The benefits of exercise are maintaining bone mass, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance which in turn reduces the risk of falls and therefore risk of fractures. Weight bearing (3-5 times per week) and resistance/ strength exercise (2-3 times per week) help increase Bone Mineral Density by stimulating bone growth.

Pilates is a great form of exercise for bone

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loading due to the positions used and the action of muscles. We often don’t use our upper body sufficiently so four-point kneeling exercises on the mat will help you safely and effectively load your wrist bones.

You may also have noticed your muscle tone change which can be frustrating when you have continued to exercise as normal. Softening of the muscles through hormonal changes not only means less strength but also less control over your movement. Pilates is proven and evidence based to build core strength to ensure you move safely and make the most of your training.

Women often mention they lose their train of thought as they are going through menopause. Pilates focuses on the mind-body connection which means that your concentration will start to improve as well. Learning a new task has been scientifically shown to help brain health. So, if you haven’t done Pilates before, now is the perfect time to join a class.

“Change happens through movement and movement heals” Joseph Pilates 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.

If you would like to know more about this treatment, or any others that we offer, please give us a on 0161-4860743 to book in for a free non-obligation consultation.

You can also see lots of examples of our work, as well as lots of information videos about various treatments following our Instagram page, @churchrddental.