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Issue 42 July / August 2022 IN THIS ISSUE Events - P5 Under the Hammer - P10 Financial Matters - P12 Children’s Activities - P17 Mindset Advice - P22 Food & Drink - P26 Interior Design - P28 Wellbeing Pilates - P32

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Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Welcome to the July / August issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge. I thought it might have been a bit early with the flip flops front cover, but with the current weather, we might just have got it spot on! Here’s to a great sunny summer.

Our resident Pilates teacher, Jules Hardman is back with a brief history of Pilates and what the benefits are. Perfect time to have a read and maybe give it a go. Page 32

This month Under the Hammer page 10

We have three pages of events in and around the area along with two pages of Children’s Activities, to help get you out and about within the community.

Why quirky Cheshire finds, gold, jewellery and silver could unleash an auction windfall this summer Never dismiss anything – that’s the golden rule I’ve learned in nearly 20 years in the auction business.

And that golden rule applies to the people of Cheshire. It’s easy to dismiss an item, simply because you can’t imagine it could be of significant value. I was reminded of this when the press picked up on an auction find that astonished us all. A pair of strange-looking denim dungarees with something resembling a frill round the waist – bought for £5 in the 1970s - made £9,000 at This denim outfit, made for the 1977 Star Wars film, sold for auction. £9,000.

Our client picked them up at a clothing sale in Camden, London, more than 40 years ago and thought they might make a fun fancy-dress outfit. They turned out to be a costume made for the first Star Wars film in 1977.

The clothing label bore the provenance - the name of actor ‘Joe Kaye’ and ‘Star Wars’. Kaye played a Lutrillian in the movie.

Another label stated, ‘Bermans & Nathans, 40 Camden Street, London NW1’. They were legendary costume designers. With buyer’s premium and VAT, the total paid by an American The striking handle of a Far buyer was £12,456.

Eastern serpentine dagger Quirky finds often delight which sold for £1,000. at auction - and help to fuel the nation’s obsession with antiques and collectables. To offer further examples, a 19th Century, possibly earlier, Far Eastern serpentine dagger with a striking ivory-carved figure handle made £1,000 from an estimate of £140-£160. Equally unusual was a knitting sheath, the end carved as a whale and inlaid decoration.

This 19th century English work of art was a fine example Early 19th century knitting sheath of innovation in the sold for £360. knitting industry, invented to speed up the traditional craft. It realised £360 – double its £100-£150 estimate.

Another lot to surprise was a collection of 10 assorted vintage oil cans which sold for £1,200.

There must be countless items like these stuck in Cheshire drawers, garages or attics. So, if the sun is lighting up forgotten corners of your home, do delve. And if you find gold, coins, jewellery, silver or vintage designer watches you truly have uncovered buried treasure. Auction prices are booking for these items. Recent sales saw a diamond Lot 200, a diamond and 18ct gold and 18ct gold solitaire solitaire ring, sold for£2,000. ring reach £2,000; a 9ct gold cigarette case

by Charles Green & Co, Birmingham, 1933, make £1,450 and a Chinese 800 grade silver serving tray sell for £1,300.

Free antiques, doll and teddy valuations and consignments will be Lot 293, a 9ct gold cigarette offered on July 8 and 22, case by Charles Green & 11am-1pm, at St John’s Co, Birmingham, 1933, sold Knutsford Church Centre, for £1,450.

Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH. No appointment necessary.

To enquire about home visits or find out more, email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.

Twitter: HansonsUK Facebook: HansonsAuctioneersUK Instagram: hansons_auctioneers

Remember if your club or group is looking for more members, drop me an email and I’ll do my best to spread the word.

Grab yourself an ice cream and enjoy the read.

Cheers

Simon

Contents Welcome - Page 3 Events - Pages 5, 6 & 8 Under the Hammer – Page 10 Financial Matters – Page 12 Community Care – Page 14 Children’s Activities – Page 17,20 Mindset Advice – Page 22

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

To advertise in SKWilmsow & Alderley Edge please contact Simon Hemsley on 0161 488 1979 or e-mail simon@skmagazines.co.uk for further information.

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EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS Further details contact Angela 07790291648.

EVERY MONDAY: STORIES AND SONGS

11am-11.30 - Stories, rhymes and activities for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Great for active toddlers – sitting is optional! Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW.

EVERY MONDAY: ITALIAN CONVERSATION CLASSES

Call Raffaella 07900 184318 with any questions. www.italianclasses.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY: BALLROOM/LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASSES: Susan Young 07712 069627

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Contact 01625 520193 or email Shan Bristow shan@shanbristow.co.uk

THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH: EAST CHESHIRE ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY.

We are a sociable group of enthusiastic gardeners, many of whom have a wide knowledge of things alpine. Our aim is to present an all round gardening experience with an excellent programme of good countrywide speakers. Our meetings boast a friendly atmosphere and we are happy to welcome visitors and new members. We have plant sales a competition and a raffle. Come and meet us at Wilmslow Preparatory School at 7pm for 7.30 start, September to April. Subscriptions are Single £10, Joint £18 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.

EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY: CLASSES FOR SEQUENCE DANCING Contact Susan Young 07712 069627

EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON: SEQUENCE TEA DANCE

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EVERY TUESDAY: ROTARY CLUB OF WILMSLOW DEAN Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.

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EVERY TUESDAY: BARNBY CHOIR

Do come and join us and enjoy the benefits of singing. All voices welcome. Phone for a quick chat or email Shan Bristow 01625 520193 shan@shanbristow.co.uk 8pm Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR Brand new website www.barnbychoir.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY: WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB

Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.

EVERY TUESDAY: TUESDAY JAZZ AND SWING Contact 01625 528336.

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

Contact Pat Mullineux in advance on 0161-427 6421.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: WOW SINGERS (LADIES’ DAYTIME CHOIR)

Further details: cantata16@gmail.com, 01625 269721 or www.cantatamusic.org

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK LOVERS GROUP

2pm-3pm – We will have a different theme each month and you can contact the library on 01625 374 060 for more details about upcoming themes. Free; no need to let us know in advance you will attending. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA

Call Chrissie on 07929 103990 for further information. www.backbeatacappella.com.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: DEAN ROW WI

Call our secretary Sue on 0161 485 6684.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: ALDERLEY EDGE BRIDGE CLUB.

Contact John Poole on 01625 584328 or Denis Langton on 01625 583720

EVERY WEDNESDAY: BABY BOUNCE

2.30-3pm – Suitable for babies 12 months and younger so join us to sing some rhymes and meet other parents. Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY: ADCS & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact details 01260 253401.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: WILMSLOW KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Suitable for knitters of any ability. 9.30 - 12.00pm at Coach and Four, Alderley Road, Wilmslow.

EVERY WEDNESDAY: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Contact 01260 253401.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The contact details should now read: 01625 536909. www.wilmslowwriters2@gmail.com Blogger address https://wilmslow-writers.blogspot.com/

EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: CONCERTS UNDER THE SPIRE:

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

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW U3A

Meetings at 2.30pm with a different speaker each month New members are very welcome.

Costs £1 each meeting after membership fee which includes a cup of tea and a biscuit. URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow.

For more information check out www.wilmslowu3a.org.uk

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

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EVERY THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC

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LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: BRAMHALL GOLF SOCIETY

EVERY THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP - FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE

We have male and female members. We play the last Friday each month at local courses.

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Email: bramhallgolfsociety.com It contains all the fixtures for this year or contacted 07563512555.

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EVERY SUNDAY MORNING: THE ALDERLEY EDGE, WILMSLOW AND DISTRICT FOOTPATHS PRESERVATION SOCIETY

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EVERY THURSDAY: RHYMETIME

11am-11.30 – Rhymes for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Free; no need to book in advance. Wilmslow Library, SK9 1NW.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE SPEAKERS Call Mike on 07973 155651.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY: ROW OF TREES CUM WIMSLOW W.I. Phone our President Pam on 01625 529177 for further details.

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EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB

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SATURDAY 9TH JULY: BEATLES N’ BRASS This is an outdoor event, bring your picnics, refreshments, chairs and blankets and enjoy the night with us. Featuring Ultimate Beatles and Silk Brass. Online ticket event www.ticketsource.co.uk/beatles-n-brass Woodford Community Centre, SK7 1PS. Gates open 5pm, Music 7pm – 10.30pm.

WILMSLOW GUILD BIRD WATCHING GROUP We are an enthusiastic bird watching group based at Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD. We welcome new members. Starting in September, we will meet at Wilmslow Guild on the first Thursday of each month. See http://wgbwcopy. wikidot.com/wgbg to find out more about the group including our monthly indoor trips and regular coach trips or phone Steve on 01625-533652. Little or no knowledge of birding is required as our established members will be more than happy to help you.

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Why quirky Cheshire finds, gold, jewellery and silver could unleash an auction windfall this summer Never dismiss anything – that’s the golden rule I’ve learned in nearly 20 years in the auction business.

And that golden rule applies to the people of Cheshire. It’s easy to dismiss an item, simply because you can’t imagine it could be of significant value. I was reminded of this when the press picked up on an auction find that astonished us all. A pair of strange-looking denim dungarees with something resembling a frill round the waist – bought for £5 in the 1970s - made £9,000 at This denim outfit, made for the 1977 Star Wars film, sold for auction. £9,000.

Our client picked them up at a clothing sale in Camden, London, more than 40 years ago and thought they might make a fun fancy-dress outfit. They turned out to be a costume made for the first Star Wars film in 1977.

The clothing label bore the provenance - the name of actor ‘Joe Kaye’ and ‘Star Wars’. Kaye played a Lutrillian in the movie.

Another label stated, ‘Bermans & Nathans, 40 Camden Street, London NW1’. They were legendary costume designers. With buyer’s premium and VAT, the total paid by an American The striking handle of a Far buyer was £12,456.

Eastern serpentine dagger Quirky finds often delight which sold for £1,000. at auction - and help to fuel the nation’s obsession with antiques and collectables. To offer further examples, a 19th Century, possibly earlier, Far Eastern serpentine dagger with a striking ivory-carved figure handle made £1,000 from an estimate of £140-£160. Equally unusual was a knitting sheath, the end carved as a whale and inlaid decoration.

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This 19th century English work of art was a fine example Early 19th century knitting sheath of innovation in the sold for £360. knitting industry, invented to speed up the traditional craft. It realised £360 – double its £100-£150 estimate.

Another lot to surprise was a collection of 10 assorted vintage oil cans which sold for £1,200.

There must be countless items like these stuck in Cheshire drawers, garages or attics. So, if the sun is lighting up forgotten corners of your home, do delve. And if you find gold, coins, jewellery, silver or vintage designer watches you truly have uncovered buried treasure. Auction prices are booking for these items. Recent sales saw a diamond Lot 200, a diamond and 18ct gold and 18ct gold solitaire solitaire ring, sold for£2,000. ring reach £2,000; a 9ct gold cigarette case

by Charles Green & Co, Birmingham, 1933, make £1,450 and a Chinese 800 grade silver serving tray sell for £1,300.

Free antiques, doll and teddy valuations and consignments will be Lot 293, a 9ct gold cigarette offered on July 8 and 22, case by Charles Green & 11am-1pm, at St John’s Co, Birmingham, 1933, sold Knutsford Church Centre, for £1,450.

Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH. No appointment necessary.

To enquire about home visits or find out more, email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.

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“DAYLIGHT ROBBERY”

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– a quick history lesson looking at the collection of taxes

n these articles a lot of mention is given to the different taxes rather than the administration behind their collection, so I decided to look at the institution tasked with that job. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) was formed by the merger of the Inland Revenue and Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise in April 2005. HMRC says of itself “we are the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority“….”we collect the money that pays for UK’s public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.” It was Gordon Brown in his 2004 budget who announced the merger.

HMRC is a non-ministerial government department responsible for the administration and collection of taxes, excise duties, national insurance, the enforcement of the National Minimum Wage, the administration of antimoney laundering as well as the distribution of Child Benefit, the Child Trust Fund and payments of Tax Credits. The protection of our borders was passed to the UK Border Agency in 2008 and then to UK Border Force and the National Crime Agency in 2013.

People sometimes still lazily use the name Inland Revenue which was the government department responsible for collecting taxes from 1849 to 2005. The Inland Revenue was itself formed from a merger of the Board of Excise and the Board of Stamps and Taxes, with the latter dating back to 1665 and established out of the necessity to pay for the second Anglo-Dutch war which raged between 1665 and 1667.

The Board of Taxes refined a version of Land Tax and levied Window Tax for the first time in 1696. Perhaps falsely credited with the saying “daylight robbery”, window tax was a tax based on the number of windows in a house and incredibly was applied for over 155 years. The

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tax was sophisticated enough to have had a flat rate element per house as well as a variable element for the number of windows above ten in the house. At that time, income tax was still regarded as intrusive and had even been discarded between 1816 and 1842 after public protest; and so a tax system based on something that could be counted from the street was regarded as the solution. Over time the window number bandings changed, and there were higher rates of tax for those houses with more than 20 or more than 30 windows. Today we can still see bricked up windows in older houses which is a good example of tax avoidance in action.

Other taxes which might seem amusing to us now include Male Servants tax (1777-1852), Hair Powder Tax (1795-1869) and Clocks and Watches tax (1797-1798) which was hastily repealed within a year after almost ruining the industry manufacturing them. A tax levied based upon how many clocks and watches you owned was not the smartest idea but shows a fundamental early desire for taxes to be progressive and based on the taxpayer’s ability to pay.

The modern HMRC has a broad remit and one of its five objectives is to “support wider government economic aims through a resilient, agile tax administration system.”

That really is a challenge in our fast paced technological and everchanging society.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING HYDRATED

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rinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being wellhydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.

It is especially important during the summer months. This can be a challenge for most of us but for some older adults and those with Dementia it can be harder to effectively manage.

Why keep hydrated?

The body is made up of roughly 60% of water which is needed to enable the brain and body to function effectively. Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it’s important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. Being properly hydrated is also needed for some medications to work effectively.

What can happen when dehydrated?

Being dehydrated can have serious health implications in older adults and those with Dementia. It can increase UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections), impair our thinking, change our mood, cause dizziness and can increase the instances of falls. Sometimes dehydration can lead to hospitalisation and decrease the effective function of organs in the body such as the kidneys.

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Signs of dehydration.

Added confusion and delirium Dry lips Headache Dizziness Dark coloured, strong smelling urine Weakness Here are some tips to increase fluid intake, particularly helpful for those with memory loss 1. Always have a drink close by at mealtimes and throughout the day 2. Add to water rich foods to meals and snacks, such as courgettes, cucumber and melon 3. Tea, coffee, squashes and fruit juices can also aid hydration 4. Some people prefer hot drinks to cold or the other way around, experiment with beverages at different temperatures, why not try an iced tea or coffee 5. Try smoothies, sports drinks, milkshakes and flavoured water, or even adding fruit to flavour plain water 6. Use visual aids as reminders to add fluid intake - pictures of a glass of water/cup of tea with a specific time next to it are helpful For more information visit www.nhs.uk

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Baby Bounce

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

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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

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.

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

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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

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-School Swimming

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

HOW TO BE BODY CONFIDENT THIS SUMMER As the summer approaches, it is traditionally the time when people start to worry about their physiques and how they look generally.

Having worked in the wellness industry for over 12 years now, I am often met with comments such as “I should have lost more weight”, “I wish I had worked out more”, “I can’t go to the beach looking like this”.

In all my years experience however, and having seen thousands of clients in that time, I have worked with every single body shape and every single type of person.

The most important observation from this, that I often find myself saying is that, “someone’s body shape or size is mutually exclusive to how they feel about it” I.e. how someone looks has absolutely no bearing at all on how they feel about their body.

To put it one more way, body confidence is all about how you feel inside and nothing at all about how you actually look.

Another important factor in body confidence is to remember that everyone else is thinking far more about their own body and how they look than about your body and how it looks!

Dale Carnegie said it best in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People; “Humans are selfish, proud and egotistical creatures. People are not interested in you… they’re interested in themselves”.

This is certainly not to say that humans are unkind and don’t care about others at all, it is just the observation that humans are fundamentally self interested, so we ought not worry as much about what others think about us, because they probably don’t care as much as we think.

This notion should allow you to relax and enjoy yourself more, whatever you are doing.

My final observation is that, having worked with people of all ages, the most common regret in later life is not making the memories that

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Not going to the beach or the pool, not wearing the dress or the suit, not wearing a bikini or swimming shorts, not getting up to dance at the party because of heightened self-consciousness and generally being too concerned about what others may think...

To paraphrase, one of the biggest regrets of people in later life is that they cared too much about what other people thought about them throughout their lives and therefore didn’t live life to it’s fullest.

So, the three golden rules: 1. You will never have the exact body you would design, you probably don’t even know what that would look like, so start to love the body you have, whatever it looks like.

2. Remember humans are fundamentally self interested, so people care much more about how they look than how you look, so give yourself a break and stop breathing in.

3. Take any opportunities that present themselves to you (if you genuinely want to) and never let worries about what other people may think about you stop you doing anything at all, ever.

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Health & Wellbeing

RELIEVE THAT UNWELCOME TENSION W hether you are back working in the office full time, working from home, or mixing it up we all spend a lot of time siting looking at computer screens, tablets or phones – it’s become part of our working and daily lives.

This technology brings lots of advantages but along with it are often some unwelcome niggly aches and pains.

Here are some mini exercises, stretches and self massage tips for you to help relieve that unwelcome tension.

Sit comfortably with your back supported against the back of the chair, feet firmly on the ground and hands and arms open and relaxed.

1. With a deep breath in (through nose), raise the shoulders towards the ears and hold them raised for a few seconds. Then slowly breathe out (through mouth) and drop the shoulders. Repeat several times.

2. Place your left hand on your right shoulder.

Squeeze gently and then release. Repeat down the right arm to the elbow. Repeat several times.

Place your right hand on your left shoulder and repeat the exercise.

3. Place the fingers of both hands at the base of your skull; apply slow circular pressures down the base of the skull to the base of the neck.

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4. Facing forward tilt your chin to your chest and ‘draw’ a smile on your upper chest with your chin turning your head from one side to the other very slowly gently stretching and releasing tension in the back of the neck and upper shoulders.

5. Now close your eyes and relax your face muscles. Be aware of your eye muscles, your jaw and your forehead.

Place the fingers of both hands on each side of the temples and slowly massage in a circular motion. Repeat several times.

6.Finish by cupping your hands over your eyes and holding for several seconds, helping to relieve tension and tightness in the face and around the eyes.

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Summer Recipe

Apple and Lardon Galette

I have just come back from a road trip through Spain and France and among several very memorable meals (and some I’d rather forget) was a delicious galette that I had in Brittany.

I thought it would make an excellent easy lunch for the summer months – and indeed it does – my husband loves it.

You can buy pancakes in most supermarkets but they aren’t as thin as the Breton galettes – you can get them on line though.

Apple Sauce – makes enough for 4 galettes 1 Bramley apple peeled, cored and cubed 1 Braeburn apple peeled, cored and cubed 1 knob of butter Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the apples and a dash of water. Cook over medium until the Bramley goes mushy but the Braeburn has still some lumps. Take off the heat and set aside 1 galette 100g lardons (smoked) Grated Comte cheese 26 | SKWilmslow & Alderley Edge - July/August 2022

Fry the lardons until cooked. Put the grill on high and but the galette on a plate.

Smear some apple sauce over the galette and top with the lardons and some grated cheese. Put this under the grill for about a minute until the cheese melts a bit. Take from under the grill and fold over four corners of the galette to make a square. Put more grated cheese on top and return to the grill for a very short time until the cheese melts. It burns quickly so beware. Using gloves take the plate to the table to serve – it’ll be really hot.

Serve with a green dressed salad and you’re good to go. A decent cider is good with this.

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emodelling your bathroom can seem a complicated task for often the smallest room in the house, but worry not! It’s definitely manageable and so worth the work as it’s one of the rooms we visit the most in the home.

Set a budget, if you don’t know where to start with this then trawl the internet for designs that you like and make some notes. There are so many different styles to choose from. The bathroom is where you can make an impact with unusual materials if you like, gorgeous lighting and great design ideas.

Calculate costs for the sanitaryware including the toilet, basin, bath and shower, whether that’s a shower cubicle, over the bath or wet room style. Look at tiles, here is where you can use clever ideas to help with the budget.

Tiling the entire room including the floor, or tiling just the bath and basin area can make a huge difference to the price of tiles and the tiler.

Simple rectangular shaped metro tiles can be configured in different ways for a modern look, there’s a surge in herringbone style flooring at the moment and this pattern looks fantastic on the wall. There are plenty of paints for the other areas specifically made for bathrooms to prevent peeling. If you’re pushing the boat out there are some amazing tiles that look divine, giving it a purely luxurious and boutique hotel feel.

You can make a statement with wall lights either side of a mirror or hanging down. My tip for this is to look in reclamation places for old

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boat lights – if they’re good enough for a boat on the sea, they’re good enough in a bathroom.

Alternatively leave the light where it is and just replace the fitting.

Then the labour is where a lot of the costings are but if you replace like for like without moving everything around, this saves money. If you’re looking for more of a complete change, even knocking walls down or cupboards out then this is extra labour and materials so adds to the cost.

There’s an order to putting the bathroom back together, get this the wrong way round and it can lead to a poor finish or worse, having to re-do parts of the renovation. When I’m remodelling a bathroom for a client, I will usually employ the services of the tradespeople separately to save on costs, whilst applying my trade discounts to items to obtain the best finishes and ideas within budget.

Let me know if I can help, Sharon.

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Cheshire East Council Tel: 0300 123 5500 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk Cheshire East Council, Westfield, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ Cheshire Police For non-emergency calls please 101 or 0845 4580000 (only call 999 in emergencies) Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s Stepping Hill Tel 0161 483 1010 www.stockport.nhs.uk Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE. Wilmslow Town Council 01625 402907 townclerk@wilmslow-tc.org.uk

Community Groups

Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean 01625 535580 or 530535 www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club 01625 523715 Email: info@wilmslowlegionclub.co.uk The Green Room Theatre Wilmslow Ticket-Line 01625 540993 email: mail@greenroomwilmslow.org.uk https://greenroomwilmslow.org.uk

Independent Community Website www.wilmslow.co.uk www.wilmslow.org.uk www.whatsin-wilmslow.co.uk

Local MP

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

Local Councillors

Wilmslow Dean Row Lata Anderson (Residents of Wilmslow) 07908 245751 Lata.Anderson@cheshireeast.gov.uk Wilmslow East David Jefferay (Residents of Wilmslow) 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 (Residents of Wilmslow) 07729 707215 mark.goldsmith@cheshireeast.gov.uk Iain Macfarlane (Residents of Wilmslow) 07767 667828 Iain.Macfarlane@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Around Wilmslow Wilmslow Library South Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 1NW Tel: 01625 374060 email: wilmslow.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk Opening Hours: Monday – 9am - 7pm, Tuesday – 9am - 5pm, Wednesday - 9am - 1pm, Thursday – 9am - 7pm, Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday – 9am 1pm. Sunday closed Wilmslow Post Office Tesco, Green Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1LD T: 01625 524036 Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 8am – 8pm Wilmslow Health Centre Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5HX T: 01625 548 555 Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am – 6pm, Tuesday 8am – 8pm, Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm, Saturday 8.45am – Noon (pre booked appointments only on Saturday) Wilmslow Dental Practice 26 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5HZ T: 01625 441763 Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm) Closed Saturday & Sunday Citizens Advice Admin phone number is 01625 432847

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What are the Benefits of Pilates?

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ilates is a low-impact form of exercise that combines deep breathing with gentle stretching to boost strength, balance, and mobility. Workouts target your “powerhouse” your abs, lower back, pelvic floor, hips, and glutes.

Founder Joseph Pilates and his wife Clara developed it to help World War I soldiers restore their inner strength (both literally and figuratively), and millions of practitioners worldwide swear by its mind-body benefits to this day.

In Pilates the quality of movement is more important than the quantity of repetitions.

Correct breathing is essential, and helps you execute movements with maximum power and efficiency, learning to breathe properly can reduce stress.

Pilates exercises will help you develop a strong “core,” or center of the body. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine.

Pilates improves flexibility and increases muscle strength and tone, it also improves concentration, body awareness and stress management. Arguably the most important health benefit received from Pilates is all about good posture and the calming self-confidence boost that comes with it.

What Pilates classes are there?

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

Matwork is a more traditional form of Pilates, which as it has been developed has incorporated the use of equipment such as balls, stretch bands, foam rollers or magic circles.

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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.

It was Joseph Pilates who said: “true flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.”

So rather than saying you can’t do Pilates because you are not flexible enough, you should actually participate in Pilates exercises to improve your flexibility.

Pilates is for life and can be life changing, so join a Pilates class now!

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CHURCH ROAD DENTAL BECOMES CHEADLE HULME DENTAL & COSMETICS end of April, we moved into a brand new building, situated AWesttonthebank Station Road in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. It used to be a Nat and stands directly opposite Cheadle Hulme train station.

Renovations on the building began back in August 2021, and it’s been a hectic nine months, transforming it from a derelict, run down space with just one floor, into the beautiful two storey dental practice we have now.

We boast a stunning patient lounge which is a comfortable place to relax whilst waiting for your appointment. Here, you will find our refreshments area where you can help yourself to a variety of coffee, teas and water. In this space, you will also find our swanky new reception area, complete with backlit branding and ultra-modern lighting.

It also features the LED light panels in the ceiling which you’ll find in every room throughout the practice.

Our two consultation rooms scream luxury and are impressive places to discuss your perfect smile with our smile advisors.

Finally, our state-of-the-art treatment rooms are where the magic happens! We have six surgeries in total, all fully equipped with luxurious dental chairs and the latest features of modern technology in the dental world.

Feel free to pop in and see us for a coffee or book in for a free consultation to discuss your dream smile. We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Start your smile journey and book your FREE CONSULTATION by quoting SK MAGAZINES. Church Road Dental and Cosmetics, 20a Station Road, Cheadle Hulme Sk8 7AB E: reception@cheadlehulmedental.com www.cheadlehulmedental.com