SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge September 2023

INTERIOR SERVICES

Full & part home renovations

Project management

Joinery

Plastering

Heating/plumbing & electrical

Kitchens & bathrooms

Painting & decorating

Wallpaper hanging

Venetian plastering

Tiling

Hand painted kitchens

EXCEPTIONAL FROM START TO FINISH

“Incredibly pleased with the renovation work by Spring Decorating. The work involved the replastering of several rooms, replacing internal doors, bannisters, spindles, radiators and then redecorating. All finished to a very high standard, which I am delighted with. The team was professional, efficient and friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them back in the future.”

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EXTERIOR SERVICES

Exterior painting & decorating

Rendering & K Rend Joinery

uPVC window spraying

Scaffolding

PROMPT AND EFFICIENT

“We are delighted with the work by Spring Decorating. The response to our query was quick and a quote followed promptly. Work started a couple of weeks later on the outside of our house. The team always arrived exactly when they said they would and were totally reliable, pleasant and courteous. The work was thorough, with excellent preparation and looks very good. We will certainly use them again for more work.”

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Welcome to Wilmslow & Alderley Edge

Welcome to the September / October issue of SK Wilmslow & Alderley Edge. I find it hard to believe that I am writing this, and the summer is almost gone! Being a golfer, it seems like I’ve spent more time under an umbrella than applying sunscreen. Let’s hope the next month at least stays warm enough to keep the heating off.

There are plenty of events left to get you out and about. If you fancy learning to sing, play bridge or just want to catch a concert or see a play? Checkout the events pages for more details.

With renting out rooms, properties or holiday homes becoming more and more popular, local accountant, Peter Bevan looks at some of the reliefs available for renting your home or a part of it. Financial Matters Page 26.

Enjoy the read.

All the best,

This month

Interior Design Page 12

Contents

Welcome - Page 5

Events - Pages 6, 8, 10 & 24

Interior Design – Page 12

Under the Hammer – Page 14

Health & Wellbeing – Page 16

Children’s Activities – Page 18 & 19

Mindset Advice – Page 20

Food & Drink - Page 22

Simon Hemsley

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Financial Advice – Page 26

Community Care - 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: THE LINDOW SINGERS

A community based choir, no audition and no need to read music.Rehearsals every Monday 7:30pm at Wilmslow Academy, Primary School, Handforth Road, Handforth SK9 2LX. For more information contact Ann Epton, on 0161 485 2231 or Email Harry.Epton@ntlworld.com or visit https://www.lindowsingers.org.uk/

EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON

In Together Wilmslow activities group for people with dementia and their carers. Games, crafts, songs, chat plus tea and cakes. Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, 2pm to 4pm. Call Sally 07786 482048, email intogetherwilmslow@gmail.com

EVERY MONDAY: KNIT AND NATTER GROUP

Call 01625 586962 for more details.

EVERY MONDAY: LEGO CLUB 3.30-4.30 ideal for 5+, free, no need to book so come and get creative. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY MONDAY: EXERCISE FOR SENIORS

Further details contact Angela 07790291648.

EVERY MONDAY: STORIES AND SONGS

11-11:30am ideal for 4 and under, Free, no need to book but telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY MONDAY: WILMSLOW CHESS CLUB

New members, from beginner to advanced are always welcomefor friendly or more competitive chess. Meeting are at King’s Arm hotel, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PZ. 7.30pm –Juniors at 7pm. Contact: Colin Mills 07306 386789

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

EVERY MONDAY: OTAGO BASED STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS

Monday 2.00-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow. Followed by refreshments. £5.00 per class. (Contact Angela 07790291648)

EVERY MONDAY: TALBOT BADMINTON CLUB

Email: talbotshuttleclub@gmail.com for more information.

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. Come and meet us at Wilmslow Preparatory School at 7pm for 7.30 start, September to April. Subscriptions are Single £10, Joint £18 plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.

EVERY TUESDAY: DEAN ROW SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB

We are a small, friendly club playing duplicate bridge. Come and make new friends.

1st 3 sessions are free including refreshments. Meeting at Dean Row Village Hall 1.30pm -4.30pm. Contact, Carolyn at  deanrowsocialbridgeclub@gmail.com or 0161 941 3686

EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY: CLASSES FOR SEQUENCE DANCING

Contact Susan Young 07712  069627

EVERY TUESDAY: MAGIC VOICES

Wilmslow 7.30pm Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow SK9 4AA

EVERY TUESDAYS (TERM TIME): ALDERLEY EDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR for fun and friendship. 2-3.30pm at Alderley Edge Methodist Church.

EVERY TUESDAY: ROTARY CLUB OF WILMSLOW DEAN

Contact 01625 535580. www.wilmslowdeanrotary.org.uk.

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: CHESHIRE LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB

Delicious lunch at The Deanwater Hotel. Interesting speaker and friendly company. Contact Lesley Cox 079534 471782

EVERY TUESDAY: THE BARNBY CHOIR

8PM TIL 9.45PM AT WILMSLOW METHODIST CHURCH, WATER LAND, WILMSLOW SK9 5AR Contact Shan Bristow 01625 520194 or email shan@shanbristow. co.uk www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY: MEMORIES, WHATSITS & THINGMAJIGS

11am-12:  we will have a selection of photographs, town maps and other objects designed to evoke memories.  We will also have tea, coffee and biscuits so we can have a good old natter about how things have changed – telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY TUESDAY:

WILMSLOW BADMINTON CLUB

Email mickpeel@btopenworld.com.

EVERY TUESDAY: LUNCH CLUB

Royal Voluntary Service run a lunch club every Tuesday for older people at the Methodist church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge ,12pm to 1pm we offer a sandwich, cake and cups of tea ,it’s a great way to meet new people and have a natter. contact Julie Dickson 01625 536412

EVERY TUESDAY: MACCLESFIELD LIGHT ORCHESTRA

If you enjoy playing music and would like to join a friendly orchestra, please contact: Rosemary Jones 01625 529313 or Lawrence Beard 01625 572324.

7.45 pm in the Salvation Army Rooms, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT. www.macclesfieldlightorchestra.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY: JAZZ AND SWING

Contact 01625 528336.

EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: THE ARTS SOCIETY WILMSLOW

Every second Thursday of the month: The Art Society Wilmslow. Meet at the United Reform Church Wilmslow and the contact details are : wilmslow@theartssociety.org

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

2-3pm: free, no need to book.  We will have a different book theme each month so call 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

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 DenisLangton on 01625 583720

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: RHYMETIME

10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Contact us on 01625 536909 or by email to wilmslowhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: THE ART SOCIETY NORTH EAST CHESHIRE

Contact Maggie on 0161 427 9451 or email info@ theartssocietynortheastcheshire.org.uk

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

Every Third Wednesday of the Month: Alderley Edge Methodist Church Lunchtime Concert Light lunches served from 12 noon followed by 45-minute recital starting at 1.00 pm. Admission to the concert by programme £7 available at the door. www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: IT&CHAT:

2-3pm: If you need help with getting online or using our online resources, drop in for advice.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further information. Wilmslow Library.

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. Contact Jean on 01625 475222.

EVERY THURSDAY: MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Call Angela 0779029168.

EVERY THURSDAY: STORY & SONG. 10am to10.30 am at Alderley Edge Library, London Road, Sessions are free with no need to book.

EVERY THURSDAY: CLASSICAL YOGA

Contact Marion Duff on 01625 528650 www. marionduff.co.uk for details.

EVERY THURSDAY: THE THURSDAY GROUP - FOR MATURE UNATTACHED PEOPLE

07939 541158 www.thursdaygroup.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY: KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS. Thursday 1.30-3.00 p.m. Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street. Wilmslow Standing and Seated Exercise to Music. Followed by refreshments £7.00 per class (Contact Angela 07790291648)

EVERY THURSDAY: YOGA

For more information email: diana.j.davidson@btinternet.com or call 0161 929 1947.

EVERY THURSDAY: RHYMETIME

11-11:30am: Ideal for aged 4 and under, free, no need to book – telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: BOOK CHAT SOCIAL

5:45-6:45 - There is no set text, no specific genre just an opportunity to come and talk about what books you have been enjoying and possibly be inspired to try something new.  Tea, coffee and a biscuit or two will be available. No need to book.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

CHESTER'S CROFT

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Well connected with excellent transport links Wonderful countryside walking routes nearby Council Tax Band A

Residential Park is a private development with an emphasis on a luxury lifestyle hello@chesterscroft.co.uk

BE INSPIRED!

For this editorial, I’m sat in Girona airport waiting for a delayed flight home. One week of Catalonian highlights has inspired me to tile my own hallway back in Blighty. Also on the list is to learn how to perfect Patatas Bravas, make Sangria like a local and ride an electric scooter (they’re everywhere). I know Cheshire isn’t bathed in heat, in fact, as we move into the cooler months, we’re ensuring zero heat can escape from our homes, but those tiles! They’re so practical for a hall where we rush in from the rain and cold, plus I can stop worrying that the carpet is getting ruined. It’s also a transient area, nobody is cosying down at the bottom of the stairs so it doesn’t need to be soft underfoot.

I’m not going full on Catalan Moorish patterns and hues, it wouldn’t suit my house or colour palette, but I’ve had a little search already (of course I have) and found some contenders. I’ll add wood panelling on the walls to about half way, paint that a darker colour to tie in and add a warm lamp. To finish off, I’ll paint the skirting boards, hand rail and door frames with the same darker but soft tone. I’m hoping for a dark blush pink, this is gorgeous in an enclosed space like a hallway, it makes a stylish statement, inviting you in to a warm and happy home.

These colours, patterned hall tiles, painted panelling might not be your core style at all, but if you’re in another country, a hotel, a restaurant, or you see something you like on the TV, take inspiration and incorporate it into your own home.

If it feels overwhelming, remember what attracted you most and work from there. Was it the colour palette, the lighting, the furniture? Was it minimalist layered with gorgeous fabrics, a relaxed style? Hone in on that and create your dream space.

Please let me know if I can help create this for you, Sharon.

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Marvel at Ming treasure found far from its Chinese home

Chinese treasures never cease to amaze me and another example has taken my breath away thanks to its grace, symmetry - and the fact that it dates back to Tudor times.

The remarkable circa 1560 find is so important it could achieve £100,000 at auction. I rarely see oriental items from the Tudor period so to come across a piece of furniture made by a Chinese craftsman during the Ming Dynasty period of 1368-1644 is breathtaking.

The Banzhuo side table, which is more than 400 years old, is made of huanghuali wood. It measures 94cm wide, 79cm high and 47cm deep and has a floating-panel construction supported by three dovetail transverse stretchers. This is an example of the finest Ming furniture, the pinnacle of table design. Items like this are mentioned in 16th Century

Chinese novels about life in grand houses. It’s regarded as an all-time classic by furniture historians and would have been owned by a highranking member of society, perhaps a government official or magistrate.

Banzhuo literally means ‘half table’ and is so-called for its size, which is half that of an ‘eight immortals table’. The banzhuo was mainly used for serving wine and food.

There is a similar table in London’s Victorian and Albert Museum and in the Central Academy of Arts

and Crafts in Beijing, China.

Despite its age, it displays minimal lines to suit modern interiors. The simplicity of the construction is breathtaking. It has mortise and tenon joints, which have been used by woodworkers for thousands of years.

The industrial revolution of the early Ming Dynasty led to a golden age in furniture design. Emperor Long Quing (15671572) lifted a ban on maritime trade which allowed huanghuali, a tropical hardwood, to be imported from South-east Asia.

Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera) translates to ‘yellow flower pear’. It is a slow-growing, smallto-medium-sized tree. With little supply of wood, the availability of furniture made from it is limited, adding to the table’s rarity

The wood itself is a thing of beauty. Its dense, beautifully-figured grain displays a broad range of colours from pale honey to rich mahogany. The finest huanghuali has a translucent shimmering surface with abstract figural patterns, including markings known as ‘ghost faces’.

The table will be offered in Hansons’ October 5-6 Fine Art Auction. Free antique valuations are available at St John’s Knutsford Church Centre, Church Hill, Knutsford, WA16 6DH on September 29 and October 27, 11am-1pm. For further dates email Janet Rawnsley: jrawnsley@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

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Hansons’ associate director Helen Smith with the Ming table.

The Ming dynasty table was made in a golden era of Chinese furniture production.

The unassuming table among other items in Hansons’ saleroom.

FROM GRAPE TO GLASS

A relaxed and traditional wine bar offering an extensive and carefully selected wine list with an eclectic mixture of Old & New World wines. We have over 40 wines available by the glass and over 150 wines by the bottle, selected from all around the world.

Paired with a selection of cured meats and cheeses to compliment our wines. For more information please join our mailing list.

Opening Times: Wednesday & Thursday 3pm -11pm • Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 12pm-11pm Monday & Tuesday Closed info@winecellarwilmslow.co.uk 01625 529 773

2d Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1AA

Call or email to book but walk ins always welcome

ARE YOU OFF ON HOLIDAY? DON’T FORGET YOUR PRICKLE BALL!

The holiday season is now with us, we all disappear off to lovely locations and away from our normal routines. Lots of new and exciting things to do and hopefully, time to stop still and chill. However, these changes in routine can create a few unexpected aches and pains. The humble prickle ball can come in very handy to help manage these. It also fits easily into a bag or suitcase!

Some examples of its use are:-

1. Wearing flip-flops or no shoes for longer periods can create pains in the arches of the feet. The prickle ball can be gently rolled up and down or across the arch of the feet to help ease this. Simply stand with the ball under each foot and press into it and roll it. You can also fill a small water bottle with water and put it in the freezer. When this has frozen it can also be rolled under the feet. Very soothing.

2. Suddenly, doing lots of impact sports, football on the beach, tennis, golf, volleyball to name a few, can leave hips and lower backs a bit stiff afterwards. You can sit on the floor and roll the prickle ball deep into your hip muscles. Also lie on your back with your knees bent up and place it under your sacrum/base of your spine and gently rock your pelvis to ease it.

3. As well as the above mentioned activities, lying on sunbeds on our stomachs reading, or on your back with your head propped up, can aggravate your neck and shoulders. To help this, you can stand against a wall and place the

ball at the base of your neck and roll it up and down your spine. Similarly, you can lie on the floor with your knees bent up, place the prickle ball under your upper back and a small cushion under your head, reach your arms up and over your head and this lovely stretch opens up your upper back and helps relax the muscles up into your neck.

There are so many uses of the prickle ball, and in our picture, Conor is showing us one of his techniques.

The prickle ball can also be really useful for business trips, with lots of travel, change of beds/pillows, different work stations and stress, sometimes playing havoc with our spines.

We tend to recommend the 9/10cm option with medium prickles. You can get them from many sources, including, support@fitsupplies.co.uk www.fitphysical.co.uk the www.physic.co.uk or Amazon.

Enjoy your holidays and hopefully, the prickle ball helps!

Happy Prickling!!

Jo Cheaney Bramhall Osteopathic Practice

My favourite and most transportable piece of fitness equipment has to be the prickle ball!

ARE YOU A ‘DOT FOLLOWER’?

Do you sing in a choir but find it difficult to read your music?

If you would like to learn how to improve your music reading skills, Cheshire Community Choirs is holding a 6 week, basic music theory course. Starting Thurs, Sept.14th 7-8pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Each session costs £8 which includes all materials.

For this and other courses contact Kate on 07794 050591 or cheshirecommunitychoirs@gmail.com www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com

Baby Ballet

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

Baby Bounce

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

Baby Massage & More, Meet & Massage and Mother & Baby Yoga - Lushtums

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.

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.

Bon Bons

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

Caterpillar Music

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

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.

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.

Pregnancy yoga

Sundays 9:30 - 11:00 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk

Postnatal yoga

Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 at the Dean Row Village Hall, Wilmslow. Call Anna on 07801 058379 or email anna@yoga4pregnancy.co.uk. Little ones welcome.

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.

Story Time for Under 5’s

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

Talking Tots

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

Tennis Tykes

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.

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.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

LET YOUR BAD HABITS FALL THIS AUTUMN

The seasons mean different things to different people, and everyone probably has a favourite for their own reasons.

They all have positives and negatives, however you view them.

Winter has the unfair advantage of including Christmas, which probably makes it quite a few people’s favourite season. It was also given a popularity boost by Game of Thrones in recent times, as the whole programme was kind of about a really bad winter. It can be breathtakingly beautiful in the snow or heavy frost, and January is a great time for a reset, although no one actually sticks to New Year’s Resolutions. A major drawback is, it’s cold, really, really cold… and illness is rife; flu season is an annual joy we must endure. Fuel for heating is expensive too, so a fair few downers there.

Spring is for new beginnings and new life. Beautiful flowers and green shoots appear, whilst lambs and calves fill the fields. The weather starts to warm up too. People often piggyback on the new beginnings theme to start a new regime of health or fitness (again!), especially with summer just around the corner. I can’t think of anything particularly negative about spring other than the fact it’s often still cold and wet in Britain!

Summer is fairly simple. It’s hotter… (although not reliably so in Britain!). The days are long, meaning mornings and evenings are bright and it contains most of our holidays. I think, for these reasons, it probably has to to be most people’s favourite season. People find it easier to exercise and eat better when it’s warm too and the only real drawbacks are that it can be “too hot” from time to time, and also, if you have kids and a job - those 6-9 weeks are like spinning plates!

My personal favourite season is Autumn, somewhat of an underdog really. It isn’t boosted by containing a major holiday period like Summer, Christmas or Easter, and it has the drawback of the “back to school” blues, but the kids will feel this more than the adults most often (see above!).

I love the beauty and mystery of autumn, and the changes we see everywhere. Fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready for harvest and leaves on trees turn from a mere few shades of green to infinite shades of yellow, red and brown as the season progresses, before the leaves ultimately fall.

I have written a hypnosis called the “Tree of Life” in which the seasons accelerate, and the falling of the leaves represents letting go of unhelpful past memories, pain, hurt, upset and bad habits. It is one of the most popular ones I have ever created.

People seem to resonate with the metaphor of letting go, releasing and changing, just like the trees.  So, whatever your favourite season, your homework is to embrace the sentiment of autumn.

Imagine, in your mind, a tree full of leaves and then imagine that these leaves represent everything you want to let go of. Then, allow the seasons to accelerate and the leaves to fall, taking your bad habits with them.

You will then find yourself with a clean slate, and be ready to embrace whatever the future holds for you. Planning and preparing effectively will enable you to grow stronger and bolder than ever before, just like the trees.

Autumn Recipe

When autumn arrives I look forward to making some really warming recipes to share with friends. The following is a long slow cook perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. It isn’t complicated but does require a little bit of attention through the long simmer.

Rib ragout with pappardelle

–serves 6

1 large onion

3 sticks of celery

3 large carrots

50g butter

1 kg of baby back ribs

250g mushrooms

800ml beef stock

250g pappardelle

A little olive oil

Peel and chop the onion, celery and carrots. Melt the butter in a large deep casserole then add the ribs to brown slightly. Add the vegetables and cook over a medium heat for about 15 mins stirring from time to time til they are slightly softened. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the pan. Cook for another 5 mins before adding the stock.

Bring it to the boil and then turn down to a simmer and cook covered at a low bubble for 3 hours stirring every now and then. Take the lid off for the last half an hour to allow it to thicken slightly. Cook the pappardelle in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente then drain. Season with a little olive oil and black pepper. While the pasta cooks take the meat off the ribs and discard the bones. It should all slide off really easily. Stir the meat through the sauce and serve with the pappardelle.

A nice robust red wine will go down nicely with this.

EVERY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: ALDERLEY EDGE SPEAKERS

Call Mike on 07973 155651.

3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH: TRANSITION WILMSLOW MEETING

Do join us and help us make Wilmslow a greener place; we plant trees, grow vegetables, organise guided walks, bike rides and talks, help people save energy at home and lots more! Do join us and share your ideas. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm either at Quaker Meeting House or via Zoom. Contact transitionwilmslow@gmail.com for details.

EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER):

RETIRED TEACHERS CLUB

Contact 0161 4398794.

EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON: MOBBERLEY BRIDGE CLUB

playing at Chorley Village Hall Contact Brian 01625 533797 or Angela 01625 528826

EVERY THURSDAY LEGO CLUB:

5-6:30pm: ideal for 5+, free, no need to book so come and get creative - telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH: WILMSLOW WORDSMITHS WRITING GROUP:

10:30-11:45: write poetry, short stories or scripts in an informal setting, no experience necessary. Free, no need to book.  Telephone 01625 374 060 for further details. Wilmslow Library.

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING: COFFEE – CONCERT – COMPANIONSHIP

Coffee Morning 10 am – 12 noon every Saturday (except August). Come and meet your friends, have a natter, browse the stalls for home-made goodies, books, Traidcraft items and much more. Informal Piano Recitals from 11 am on the first Saturday of the month. Admission free. Alderley Edge Methodist Church www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com

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

Visit www.footpaths.org.uk

EVERY SUNDAY: “HUNGRY FOR HELP”

Contact Suzi 07876 152 630 www.oagb.org.uk

EVERY SUNDAY: TAI CHI

All year round, every Sunday morning at 10.30am @ the Leisure Centre Cricket ground.  No tuition. No charge and free parking!

THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER: ARE YOU A ‘DOT FOLLOWER’?

Do you sing in a choir but find it difficult to read your music? If you would like to learn how to improve your music reading skills, Cheshire Community Choirs is holding a 6 week, basic music theory course. Starting Thurs, Sept.14th 7-8pm at Wilmslow Methodist Church. Each session costs £8 which includes all materials. For this and other courses contact Kate on 07794 050591 or cheshirecommunitychoirs@gmail.com www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER: WILMSLOW LEISURE CENTRE OPEN EVENT

From free Gym access, Yoga – Pilates – Health & Fitness classes, swimming, boday analysis and health checks. Everyone is welcome. Find out more at www.everybody.org.uk or see their advert page 7.

SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER: CHESHIRE SINFONIA

Debussy - Prélude à L’après-midi d’un faune and Bizet - Symphony in C 7.30pm - St Michael’s Parish Church, Bramhall SK7 2PG. Tickets available on the door, or by phoning 07967 852986

SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER: RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Stockport Symphony Orchestra’s season opens with an exciting programme:

Shostakovich Festive Overture - Gershwin

Rhapsody in Blue - Rachmaninov Symphony No 2

Conductor Philip Ellis, piano soloist Martin James Bartlett 7.30pm Stockport Town Hall. Tickets £15, Concessions £13, Full time students up to 21 £5, accompanied children under 16 free of charge www.ticketsource.co.uk/sso For more details see www.stockportsymphony.co.uk

RENTING YOUR HOME, A ROOM IN YOUR HOME, OR RENTING YOUR HOME TO HOLIDAY MAKERS

With summer upon us, everyone will be thinking about their annual holidays, so running an Airbnb business or guesthouse can be a great way to earn some extra money. In this article I will look at some of the reliefs available for renting your home or a part of it.

If you are letting your entire home to guests, then you are running a property business and will have to declare your rental income to HMRC on an annual personal tax return. You are allowed to deduct expenses from your rental income to arrive at the amount you will be taxed on. The most common expenses which you can deduct from your rental income will be any mortgage interest and a portion of your household bills such as gas and electricity, Council Tax, and insurance. You will also be able to claim relief for the costs of replacing domestic items (such as beds and microwaves) used in your property business.

If you are only letting part of your home to guests (a spare bedroom say), then Rent-a-Room relief will apply. This allows you to earn up to £7,500 in rental income tax free each year where the accommodation is provided in a person’s only or main home. If your rental income is more than £7,500, you can choose to either deduct your actual expenses from your rental income, or alternatively, simply be taxed on the amount of rental income over £7,500. So, for example, if you earn £10,000 in rental income in the tax year, you can deduct your actual expenses to arrive at your taxable profits, or simply deduct £7,500 and only pay tax on £2,500.

If your property business counts as a furnished holiday let, then there are some other useful reliefs to be claimed. There are several requirements related to the occupation and availability of the property which have be satisfied to meet the furnished holiday let conditions. Once these conditions are met,

then you can claim tax relief for the initial cost of domestic items (rather than just claiming tax relief as and when they are replaced). Another benefit of meeting the furnished holiday let conditions is that when you come to sell the property, if there is any capital gains tax due on the property from the rental business, the rate of tax is only 10%, (broadly 10% on the difference between original cost plus purchase expenses: and selling price less selling expenses).

As mentioned above, one thing to be aware of if you are thinking of renting out part of your home is capital gains tax. If someone sells their main residence, they usually don’t have to pay any tax at all as it is covered by the principal private residence (PPR) relief. However, if they are running a rental business in their home, the gain on the part of the home that relates to the rental business will not qualify for principal private residence relief. The gain on the part of the home that relates to the rental business may be covered by other exemptions and reliefs, but if not, it will be subject to Capital Gains Tax at 18% or even 28%.

Renting out your entire home, a room in your home, or renting out your home to holiday makers can each be a useful source of income, but it is important that you speak to an accountant first to consider your specific circumstances and what reliefs you can claim and if there are could be any unintended consequences when you come to sell the property.

Peter Bevan Bevan & Co, Chartered Accountants peter@bevan.co.uk

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FRIEND OR FOE

Increasingly individuals across the UK are meeting people online and building relationships with people they’ve never met in person. Whilst there are genuine friendships made this way and romances started, inevitably there are scammers who are looking to take advantage of online friendships, pretending to be interested in you so you will give them money. Age UK have included Befriending Fraud in their latest scam bulletin, to raise awareness of this subject and provide advice for those who are concerned about a loved one and what to do if you think you’ve been a victim of this type of fraud.

So, what should we look out for when striking up a friendship or romance?

Is it too good to be true? Your new friend’s online profile has very attractive photos. They are extremely attentive at the beginning of the friendship and seem to say all the right things. They may seem very keen to do anything for you, even more than your family. They don’t want you to tell others about your friendship and may persuade you not to talk to relatives or friends, telling you that others may be jealous or not understand.

Online, fraudsters will try to move your conversations away from reputable websites as soon as possible, so they can’t be monitored. They may suggest messaging through WhatsApp, text, email or other services, such as Google hangouts.

A trick fraudsters use is to promise they’ll video call you or come over to visit, but it never happens. They may claim they’re working abroad where there’s poor internet, or something has happened last minute so they can no longer

meet up. If they do arrange a video call, just because you see a face, it doesn’t mean it’s theirs.

It is only a matter of time before a befriending fraudster asks for money or gifts. It may not even seem a large amount. The reasons could be anything from not having enough money for food and medicine, to travel costs or taxes they need to pay to claim an inheritance. They may even offer you an investment opportunity. They could even persuade you to have your benefits paid into their account.

There is a stigma around befriending and romance fraud, especially with older people. We can remove this by embracing the fact that older people are still looking for love, friendship and company. Talking openly about new friendships with others removes the secrecy which often plays into fraudsters hands. Having awareness and knowledge will empower us all to make safe decisions online, whatever our age.

If you would like more information about scams and how to keep yourself or a loved one safe visit www.ageuk.org.uk or www.gov.uk

Karen Perry Founder, alice chilton In-Home Care Services

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

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

Alderley Edge

Craig Browne (Ind. Group)

01625 865627

craig.browne@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow Dean Row

Lata Anderson (Ind. Group)

07359 413301

Lata.Anderson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow East

David Jefferay (Ind. Group)

07729 707215

david.jefferay@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow Lacey Green

Chris Hilliard (Green. Ind)

Chris.Hilliard@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Wilmslow West and Chorley

Mark Goldsmith (Ind. Group)

07711 230223

mark.goldsmith@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Michael Gorman (Ind. Group)

Michael.Gorman@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 – 9am1pm. 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

Trade and Retail clients welcome

Staffed by experienced local people

Bathroom Design service available

Underfloor Heating Design service available

Specialist supplier of Designer Radiators

Large range of Boilers & Radiators in stock

IT’S ME TIME, SO MAKE TIME TO JOIN A PILATES CLASS!

The children are back at school so whether you are a parent or grandparent grab yourself some ME time. With more time on your hands now is the time to join a Pilates class. It’s well known that physically active can lead to a healthier and happier life.

Pilates is a great form of exercise and after a few sessions you will start to feel the benefits of regular exercise.

Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout…

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.

It’s gentle…

Many of the exercises are performed lying on a mat, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing. Pilates is so safe; it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries. But it’s also challenging…

Pilates is also an extremely flexible exercise system. Pilates will help you develop a strong “core”. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine.

Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty from beginners to advanced.

Improves your posture…

Poor posture forms as a result of bad habit such as slouching at your desk and chair, which can eventually cause backache, neck ache, headache, etc. The bad habits will result in asymmetrical muscle development, where some muscles are weaker than others. Pilates can help to strengthen those underdeveloped muscles and get rid of bad posture.

Places no pressure on your knees and joints… Since Pilates consists of slow and controlled movement, there is minimal impact on your joints, so it’s ideal for those who cannot (or do not want to) take part in high-impact sports and exercises.

Pilates is for everyone…

It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, fit or out of shape, flexible or not, Pilates is one of a handful of exercises which can benefit everyone.

Pilates creates long, lean muscles and flexibility…

More conventional or traditional workouts are weight bearing and tend to build short, bulky musclesthe type most prone to injury. Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured. 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 take some me-time and join a Pilates class now!

To find a qualified teacher, visit the Body Control Pilates website Jules Hardman Body Control Pilates Teacher

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We Believe in a Personal Service at all Times

We work with all the leading suppliers so we are able to offer the latest products from some of the top manufacturers at affordable prices. We are a TRUE SPORTS Shop.

Jim Hall Sports is a family owned sports shop in the heart of Bramhall Village. Est 1978. We stock all sports equipment from top name brands and offer a friendly personal service.

Jim Hall Sports has prided itself on supplying the best sports equipment to the serious sports participant. We aim to offer an extensive range in all sports and if there is something you want but can’t find it, please contact us and we will be happy to help as best we can. Open

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