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BROOKBURN SCHOOL THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE OPEN GARDENS BOOK REVIEWS CHORLTON TAG NEWS CHORLTON CIVIC SOCIETY MANCHESTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL LOCAL ARTS ROUNDUP SEYMOUR GROVE ALLOTMENTS CHORLTON ARTS FESTIVAL SPRUCE UP YOUR TREE PIT MAY IN YOUR GARDEN

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EDITOR/ADVERTISING Lesley Swann

SUB-EDITOR Sam Paechter

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Brookburn School, Sue Fleming Merryn Cooke, Maria Stripling Chorlton Bookshop, Carol Thompson Mary Paul, Natalia Fedoruk Laura Mackey, Katherine Watson Philip Hannaway, Danielle Lowy Katherine Watson

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Brookburn School

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Parents know just how much happens in and around their children’s school.

But how much do schools matter to the wider community? And how do they link up to it?

At Brookburn, teachers have been working hard to help children understand how they are part of Chorlton – Manchester – the UK – the world.

This can involve many things, from being part of Chorlton Arts Festival, to raising money for charities chosen by the School Council, to making links with schools in different places, or to growing their own vegetables. Schelene Ferris, the Headteacher, explains: “An essential part of our job as a school is to help children become citizens who can take an active part in their community and understand the challenges we face. But it’s also about using the community as a resource.”

Parent volunteer helpers are a familiar feature in many primary classes. At Brookburn, this goes further. A recent project gave older adults the chance to get involved in helping in school. And a partnership with the PTA has brought parents into leading after-school clubs for pupils, to add to those led by teachers and outside agencies. Schelene Ferris says: “More than half of our pupils take part in after-school activities – an exceptionally high proportion. Our aim is that a suitable after-school choice should be available to every child. Using parents’ skills is essential!”

The next step is to open up the school to the community. Some groups already use it but there is room for more, either regular bookings or one offs.

The school was remodelled and extended when it was chosen to have an increase in its numbers and boasts full accessibility and a delightful shaded outside performance area, as well as good rooms and halls. With the pressure on school budgets, governors need to raise money from lettings. But they are also conscious that the school should be a resource for the community. So Brookburn is keen to hear from you!

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The Alexander Techinque Sue Fleming

What is the Alexander Technique?

The Alexander Technique teaches practical skills to help improve how you move, perform, look and feel. It’s a self-help method that works with the dynamics of the neuro-muscular skeletal system so you can choose better balance and poise in your life.

What can I use it for?

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The Alexander Technique is best known amongst actors, musicians and singers which isn’t surprising as its originator, F.M. Alexander began working on the Technique in the 1890’s because he had trouble with his voice whilst reciting on stage. He subsequently developed this selfhelp method as a way of enabling and improving performance, and began helping others with voice problems before gaining a reputation for addressing a wider range of conditions. From these beginnings, the Alexander Technique has been taught in music and drama schools internationally for many years, and has been used by a variety of performing artists including Paul McCartney, Judy Dench and John Cleese.

Sports and fitness But the Alexander Technique enables people to improve their performance in many fields and this includes any sports you might play, as well as your general fitness. In addition to the re-education that any qualified Alexander Technique teacher can provide, there are Alexander Technique teachers that specialise in sports such as running, swimming and horse-riding, who can provide more specific advice within their area of expertise.

Short one-day workshops on cycle-technique are currently planned by myself and a cycle trainer. They will include an

introduction to the Alexander Technique to help with balance and make riding easier.

In the workplace Most people will be familiar, either directly or through someone they know, with the range of musculoskeletal problems that arise from work-related stresses and strains.

Back pain is often associated with working practices, particularly with intense use of the computer.

The Alexander Technique has been increasingly recognised in business and it is used by a wide range of companies including ICI, The Guardian and the BBC. The British Medical Journal recently published research that clearly demonstrated long-term success of the Alexander Technique in addressing chronic back pain.

How can I find out more?

There are a range of useful books about the Alexander Technique, and the library, bookshop or the internet are all good starting points. There are also videos available on the internet, and a rich variety of information on individual teachers’ websites. A good starting point is the website of the Society of the Teachers of

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Both courses and individual lessons are available.

Introductory courses are run in the daytime at Union Chapel in Fallowfield, and in the evening at St Clement’s in Chorlton, visit: www.alexanderteaching.co.uk for details.

How can I find a teacher?

The Society of the Teachers of the Alexander Technique is the oldest and largest professional society and details of approved teachers are on their website. These teachers have all successfully completed a three year training course at an approved school, hold professional indemnity insurance and adhere to the Society’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Good luck with your journey.

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Chorlton Open Gardens Sunday 19th June 11am - 5pm If you are a garden enthusiast or just interested to see what your neighbours’ garden or yard looks like then keep Sunday June 19th free. This is ‘Chorlton Open Gardens’ day when over 20 gardens and yards plus two allotments, a school garden and the green roof above Unicorn Grocery will be open to raise funds for the charity Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture. The charity provides therapeutic, medical and legal help for refugees who have been tortured or lived through communal violence.

Medical Foundation’s Manchester Centre and a member of their Supporters Group. She is a fan of Didsbury Open Gardens which has been running for several years. Having retired last year she wanted to organise a similar event in Chorlton where local gardeners can share ideas with people as to what can be done in a small garden. She has been overwhelmed by the generosity and keeness of the volunteer gardeners, many of whom will also provide refreshments or sell plants and crafts.

Programmes will go on sale in early May. They will contain a map and description of each garden so you can plan your visits. At £5 each they will admit one adult to all the sites, (children under 13 go free).

Programmes Sunday 19th June 2011 will be on sale 11am - 5pm at Chorlton £5 Bookshop on Wilbraham Road, Blossom Flowers on Entry by programme to over 25 gardens/yards/allotments Manchester (under 13s free) Road, Creative Recycling on Programmes on sale from early May at: Beech Road Chorlton Bookshop (Wilbraham Road) and Chorlton Creative Recycling (Beech Road) Plant Nursery Blossom Flowers (Manchester Road) on Vicars Road.

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All the volunteer gardeners are enthusiastic amateurs

and not part of the National Open Gardens Scheme. You’ll be surprised at what lies behind some of those walls and in those tiny back yards. For example, Jan, who has supported the Medical Foundation for many years, is opening her north-facing garden as she said it would make her do the work she has been meaning to do. The cats had nearly taken over the garden but now there is a new greenhouse, better light, new plants and Jan will be selling plants on the day.

Gay, a keen and knowledgeable gardener from Chorltonville wants to support the charity and encourage people to get gardening. Gay will be giving advice and also selling plants on the day. Seven yards or ‘yardens’ will be open and show what can be done in a small space including raised beds, bamboos and grasses for year round colour, pots and containers, water and light features and vertical gardening. Anna and Ian’s garden in Chorltonville backs onto the Mersey Valley and Ian does a nature watch log each year. They will be showing the results of this and selling refreshments.

There will also be music from a jazz band and recorder group on one lawn. These are just some of what is on offer. Whatever the weather we promise you a great day with a special Chorlton flavour.

If you need more information or have difficulty getting to Chorlton to buy programmes contact Merryn at dmcooke@ btinternet.com or 861 0153.

Didsbury Open Gardens Sunday 12th June 12 - 5.30pm

Mosaics by school pupils & Sally Almond

For Manchester’s garden lovers, the Didsbury Open Gardens charity event just can’t be beaten and when it comes to a blooming great afternoon out with the chance to have a nosey at other people’s gardens, this is one event not to be missed!

walked or cycled between the gardens and the event raised over £8,000 for good causes.

The organisers hope to smash through the £25,000 barrier this year, which also happens to be the 40th Anniversary of St Anne’s Hospice.

More than 25 public and private gardens will open this year, in aid of St Anne’s Hospice and The Alzheimers Society. Last year 1,000 people, young and old,

There are bountiful delights and secret gardens, scrumptious cakes, live Jazz and beautiful sculpture by local artist Judy Taylor. Then there’s the Chainsaw

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Wood carving from Didsbury’s very own Andy Burgess and an exhibition of Mosaic flowers, made by pupils from Elm Grove and Broad Oak primary schools.

Local artist, Sally Almond, who ran the school mosaics workshops will also be exhibiting some of her own sculptures that will soon be at The Eden Project where Sally will run workshops.

The Open Gardens Photography competition will also be repeated after last year’s success.

All the family can enjoy Didsbury Open Gardens, knowing that it is in a very good cause. The event will take place on Sunday 12 June from 12 noon till 5.30pm.

Programmes are available from 3 May, at The Cheese Hamlet, Inman’s Newsagents and Delia’s Florist. Cost £5. Go to www. didsburyopengardens.org for news and updates.

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Book Reviews

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from Chorlton Bookshop

The Piano Teacher

by Janice Y K Lee As we approach holiday season, this would be a perfect read.

Essentially a love story, it is set against the backdrop of war and a brutal occupation by the Japanese. It’s a well written easy to read novel which won’t tax your beach brain too much but will keep you engaged right to the end.

Claire has escaped her dull life in post-war Britain by marrying Martin, a man she barely knows.

She arrives in Hong Kong in 1952 with her new husband and quickly becomes involved with the expat community. Some of the people she meets have survived the wartime occupation of Hong Kong and hold dark secrets and as Claire begins an affair with the mysterious Will these begin to reveal themselves.

A story about how humans cope in desperate circumstances and how innocent people become victims.

Unseen Academicals

by Terry Pratchett The 37th book in the Discworld series sees Pratchett unpick the game of football and create a satire worthy of Discworld as, after discovering an age old rule, the wizards of Unseen University are forced to take part in the local football matches or face losing a large endowment from a wealthy family. After being introduced to the local footy matches where violence and deaths are common, things are looking bleak as the wizards grudgingly prepare to attempt to win a match without the use of magic...

Elsewhere, we are introduced to a host of new and likeable characters including stout Glenda and her beautiful yet ditsy friend Juliet, Trev Likely who is hopelessly in love with her and Mr Nutt, who becomes of the most interesting characters in the novel for a mulitude of reasons.

Pratchett keeps a balance between his offbeat humour and subtly penetrating morality on life, and I guarantee you will finish the book on a satisfied high.

Ken Campbell: The Great Caper

by Michael Coveney Recently a Radio 4 Book of the Week, this brand-new biography tells the unexpurgated tale of Ken Campbell, writer, performer, director and lunatic. He lurked right on the fringes of popular culture. On TV he was known as Alf Garnett’s long-suffering neighbour, or Basil Fawlty’s aggravating acquaintance Rog. He even narrowly missed out on becoming Doctor Who in 1987.

But his greatest achievement was as an arch provocateur in the theatre world, staging, among many other things, the longest play in the world (The Warp, running at twenty-two hours) and a variety of compelling, unique one-man shows on arcane subjects. Along the way he helped launch the careers of the likes of Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy. Fascinating, complex, and occasionally difficult, he died in 2008.

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Chorlton Tag News

Chorlton FM 87.7 Treasure Hunt Tagpassiton Scheme members from our Community Loyalty Schemes across South Manchester are working in partnership with other local businesses in raising money for Chorlton FM; Chorlton’s Community and Arts Radio Station will be broadcasting on 87.7 FM from 16th May to 30th May during the Chorlton Arts Festival. As part of this initiative, we are also running a Treasure Hunt with a huge number of prizes donated by local businesses. To join in just pick up your entry forms (with map) from the Chorlton FM Studio in Chorlton Precinct Centre from 14th May and collect Pirate Tokens from local shops- a great way of discovering what Chorlton has to offer with lots of ‘treasure’ along the way. Make sure you tune in as there are prizes to be won every day too.

Community News Tagpassiton cards for only £5!

Great savings time after time with fabulous independent traders in your local area. If you register online, for all mentions of Chorlton FM in the ‘where did you hear about us’ box , Tagpassiton will make it’s own donation to this fabulous cause.

Better still, buy a card from a Chorlton FM volunteer and Chorlton FM keep £2.50. The Tagpassiton scheme has been designed to help community groups, such as Chorlton FM, raise money this way; every £5 card bought from a charity, school or community group raises £2.50 for their cause. St John’s Catholic Primary School PTA has just started to use the scheme to raise funds and Jean Genie is currently also donating profits from card sales to Beechwood Cancer Care.

Chorlton’s vibrant, independent businesses are working together to encourage us to consider the community balance when we spend - so come along and join

in and support a community group at the same time!

Congratulations!

In this months prize draw for registered cardholders Mrs Bernadette Cunnane won a £10 gift voucher to spend at Village Dry Cleaners. This independent family business has a long history in Chorlton. It was established in 1982 by Mr Namvar Senior, a few doors down from where it is now (the Charango site). Amir then took over the business in 2008 when his dad retired. The Village Dry Cleaners is very much in demand with bridal shops across Manchester as it is a wedding dress specialist too. All the machines are eco-friendly as the shop was a pioneer in going green with bio degradable poly and recycling.

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Chorlton FM is on air from 16th - 29th May from our studio in Chorlton Precinct. We’ll keep you up to date with the Chorlton Arts Festival and provide our own mix of Arts and Community content.

You can get us on 87.7FM, online at www.chorltonfm.com and on your mobile. studio@chorltonfm.com text: 07766 40 41 42 start your message Chorlton

We’re proud to be supported by Tag Pass It On a loyalty card scheme for local communities. Their aim is to get people to shop locally, it also supports local charities and groups like ours. There are dozens of local traders across Chorlton and South Manchester where you can get discounts by using your Tag Pass It On card. Every Card bought from us also helps us raise vital funds.

This year we’re also supporting Chorlton Good Neighbours, a local charity.

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WE’RE BA K Chorlton FM is on air from 16th - 29th May from our studio in Chorlton Precinct. We’ll keep you up to date with the Chorlton Arts Festival and provide our own mix of Arts and Community content.

You can get us on 87.7FM, online at www.chorltonfm.com and on your mobile. studio@chorltonfm.com text: 07766 40 41 42 start your message Chorlton

We’re proud to be supported by Tag Pass It On a loyalty card scheme for local communities. Their aim is to get people to shop locally, it also supports local charities and groups like ours. There are dozens of local traders across Chorlton and South Manchester where you can get discounts by using your Tag Pass It On card. Every Card bought from us also helps us raise vital funds.

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Chorlton Civic Society News You may have noticed unusual and different shops on Beech Road recently - Tiger Aspect have been filming for an 8 part comedy drama for Sky 1 HD called MOUNT PLEASANT with Sally Lindsay, Lisa Tarbuck, Bobby Ball, Pauline Collins, Angela Griffin and Daniel Ryan.

Day – this is highlighting dog fouling in the park with red flags on sticks! Trying to encourage people to be responsible for their dogs. Free dog chipping is usually available and there will be information about becoming a Friend of the Park and helping look after the plants.

A realistic looking butchers and travel agent have fooled several people hopeful of buying meat again! lovely colourful planters and hanging baskets adorn the centre of the road. The crew will be back soon for a further few days filming.

The next big event is the Summer Festival on Sunday 3rd July, music details available in May – lots of different stalls in the Park and on the Green. There will be a hula hooping performance on the Green and Salsa dancing. We hope the weather will be kind again making it one of the best days out in Chorlton.

Beech Road Park is having it’ Annual Art in the Park day for Chorlton Arts Festival, it is held between 2 & 5pm – pavement drawing with chalks, clay modelling, face painting and Unity Arts with their special brand of fun. Earlier in the day, the Friends of the Park hope to host a love your park/Red Flag

Chorlton Civic Society’s next meeting is Tuesday 10th May 7.30pm in the Library Meeting Room. The speaker is Paul Grace who is a linguist. We are happy to welcome anyone who would like to come to the meeting.

Contact Chorlton Civic Society Mary Paul 07966 785 511 mary@dreemway.co.uk Jenny Slee 07570 879 091 www.chorltoncivicsociety.org.uk

Meetings are held every 2 months at the library at 7.30pm Dates for 2011: Tuesday 10th May Tuesday 12th July Tuesday 13th September Tuesday 8th November

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Manchester Montessori School update

In February, we reported on the Manchester Free School, which a group of local parents is trying to set up. We caught up with them to see how the project is progressing.

Our article was the first to publicise the school and brought them a very positive response.

Many parents asked for more information and expressed an interest for their children. Also, quite a few teachers got in touch as some feel that the current mainstream system doesn’t suit all children, one of them saying “after several years of teaching secondary maths, I can see how detrimental the current examdriven education system can be to students of all ages. I am eager for my daughter to spend her childhood exploring and learning in a very natural way, which encourages independence and problem solving.”

The group behind the school are understandably delighted as it confirms their feeling that many parents are desperate for a real alternative in the way children are educated. Dominique

Brockhaus-Grand, member of the steering group, says that “many parents expressed their surprise and disappointment that a city the size of Manchester didn’t have any Montessori schools at all. The Montessori philosophy benefits all children and it would be a fantastic asset for Manchester if we could have a state primary school offering this to our children. The fact is that there is a shortage of primary school places which really makes it a perfect time to set up an innovative community school. I would urge all supporters, with or without children of their own, to fill in our interest form to reflect the strong community support we enjoy.”

Community school The group is in the process of finalising the application for Free School status and, if successful, would be able to open their doors to their first intake of pupils in September 2012. In keeping with the Montessori ethos, the school would have small classes and mixed age groups working alongside each other. The location

still remains unconfirmed as the Department for Education would need to assess the suitability of the various potential sites.

Rebecca, another member of the group stresses that “this will be a community school and the group welcomes community engagement and input from interested parties”.

Yorkshire visit Two members of the steering group recently went to visit an existing Montessori primary school in Yorkshire and it really brought home to them what Manchester children are missing out on. “Children were able to concentrate and work in a really calm environment. Teachers were there to support the children’s learning and did so in a very gentle and unobtrusive way.

Self-discipline and respect for others are fundamental elements of the Montessori approach.

The children we saw clearly thrived and we came back more determined than ever to do our best so that Manchester children can also be given this opportunity”.

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by Natalia Fedoruk The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre For a while now, The Edge has been holding many activities for people of all ages and interests, but it officially launches on Thursday 19th May in concurrence with this year’s Chorlton Arts Festival. The Edge focuses primarily on working with non-professionals to create community based performances, and holds the strong belief that ‘theatre has the potential to transform lives’. This centre holds classes for children and adults alike; if you’re interested, be sure to pop down to the opening! For more info check out: www.watersedgearts.com.

Made in Dagenham This month, CFI will be showing the comedy drama film Made in Dagenham (15), from the creator of Calendar Girls. Loosely based on real life events in 1968, the film sees female employees of the Ford auto factory in

Dagenham go on strike to protest against sexual discrimination.

Filled with a British cast including Sally Hawkins and Bob Hoskins, this is a feel good film set to entertain an evening away. Thursday, 19th May. Entry: £5, doors open 8.10pm at St Clements Church, film starts at 8.30pm.

Food Forage It’s never too late to learn something new about your surroundings. Cracking Good Food are once again holding an exciting event, this time creating a Food Forage in Chorlton Water Park on Saturday 7th May. Local herbalist and all round wild food expert Jesper Launder will be guiding the forage, followed by a chance to prepare and cook a dish from what you have found!

The event will start at 1pm, meeting in the car park. A three hour session will cost £25.

Manky Poets On Friday 20th May, join Copland

Smith and special guest Poet Laureate Gerard Benson at this month’s Manky Poets event at Chorlton Library. Benson has published collections of poems, been involved with hundreds of anthologies and received the Signal Poetry Award. Come on down to converse with fellow poetry lovers, listen to some readings, and have the chance to join in yourself. Entry: £2, doors open at 7.30pm; event runs from 7.45pm-9.30pm.

Open Mic Night Head down to Escape opposite Chorlton Bus Station every Wednesday from 8pm to experience – or better still, join in with – live local entertainment! The more offbeat the better, and those that join in can reap the rewards of having happy hour all night. It’s a fun night out with friends where you have the chance to get up on stage. If interested, pop in and speak to Craig to add your name.

Seymour Grove Allotments Plant Sale Photo: Syd Shaw

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Seymour Grove Allotments in Old Trafford will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, 21st May from 11am to 3pm.

Among the plants available will be vegetables, fruit, flowers and even some heritage varieties of apple tree which were grafted on-site by plot-holders. All of the plants will be available at a reasonable price and the money raised will go to the upkeep and improvement of the site.

Beetroot muffins As well as plants, there will also be fresh produce for sale and several stalls selling fascinating and quirky sundry items. One of the highlights of these events is the delicious refreshments available in our pavilion. Guests are invited in to chat or simply to sit and enjoy the ambience.

Past edible delights have included cream teas, cheese platters and beetroot muffins! Vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free diets are catered for.

Hidden gem Plot-holders really enjoy opening the site to the public. Like many allotment sites, it’s a hidden gem in the city landscape and such a valuable resource for those who grow there. It’s a pleasure to share this with others and visitors are encouraged to wander around the site and admire the creativity and hard work put into the plots.

Some remnants of our See More Trails from past events are still around to guide newcomers.

Community orchard Any stroll around the site should include a stop at our new community orchard at Plot 49.

Developed on a disused plot with funding from the Local Food Fund, this project has been created through the dedication and enthusiasm of a team of volunteers. New paths and a shed have been installed and over the past winter lots of fruit trees were planted. It’s really taking shape at the moment and we are excited to think of all

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Chorlton Arts Festival The Chorlton Arts Festival returns this year with its busiest and most diverse programme yet and will see performers from around the globe descending on South Manchester. As ever, they will be joined by the best local, regional and national talent for 12 days of exceptional performances.

Record audiences After record audience figures of 27, 000 last year, the Festival has a growing reputation as being one of the most exciting events in the region, and this year has focused on new performances, never before seen at the Festival. The Festival returns with a new logo and branding and this year will see 200 performances, another Festival record.

Ellen and the Escapades New music is a Festival focus and Australian band Cloud Control (Sat 28 May) and Leeds’ indie folksters Ellen and the Escapades (Fri 27 May) headline the event.

Chorlton resident Graham Massey and his band The Sisters of Transistors will also play on Bank Holiday Sunday.

Also included in the music line up are John

Smith, Matthew Halsall, The Moulletes, Joe Galen, Pyjama Party and Chorlton band Blind Atlas.

Continuing the international flavour, New York based dance duo Sobers and Godley will be performing in the UK for the first time (Sat 21 May), as well as giving free dance classes to students at the Zion Centre in Hulme.

Comedy A strong comedy line up includes Tom Binn’s new creation Ian D Montford (Sun 22 May), after packing out the festival last year with his Ivan Brackenbury show.

Also picking up the comedy mic will be Dan Nightingale, Rich Wall, Red Redmond, Sam Gore and Katie Mulgrew.

Art The Festival’s growing significance on the Arts scene in the UK and further afield, meant 2011 was a record year for submissions. The majority of applications came from local artists and they remain at the heart of the Festival.

Festival Director Philip Hannaway, says “This year’s Festival builds on the success of last year and is our most ambitious yet. I hope that audiences will enjoy our diverse programme, featuring a record number of performances from the best local, regional and international talent, right here in Chorlton.”

An example of the Festival’s work in the community is the Arts Council Funded This Way Up, which is being developed

by Bread Arts Collective. The project will see young people from Chorlton and surrounding boroughs in Hulme, Moss Side and Whalley Range create large-scale artworks to be placed on the tops of buildings throughout Chorlton.

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70% is free Some good news for audiences is that over 70% of the Festival remains free and ticket prices remain the same as last year.

The Festival is working hard to secure a mixture of income moving forward, combining public, commercial and private income with ticket sales to help ensure that the event is here for the long term.

further afield. I think it makes for a really exciting Festival and a healthy exchange of ideas and practice.”

Festival hub A welcome return this year is the Festival hub, in the precinct, which has housed a number of Chorlton based artists over the last year.

Philip Hannaway, says “ I think what makes the Chorlton Arts Festival so special is that we work with so many local artists and community groups, whilst at the same time adding to the mix some of the best new talent from

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Spruce up your Tree Pit Do you have a tree growing in your street? Why not plant up the soil around its base and brighten up the neighbourhood? Here’s how: What to plant “Small is beautiful” is a good starting point as you don’t want plants to outgrow the tree pit or compete with the actual tree for soil and water.

Aim for around the year colour and performance: In the Spring and Summer, plant out bedding plants such as marigolds, nasturtiums, cornflower, lovein-the-mist or petunias. You can grow these from seed or buy plants from nurseries.

Hardy perennial plants like geraniums, available in pinks, blues and white should fare well.

Forget-Me-Nots will do well and spread. For a tall plant that doesn’t need staking and copes with shallow soil, try verbena bonariensis. It will seed for more plants the next year.

Wildlife gardening Into wildlife gardening? Chuck in some wildflower seeds to attract insects. How lovely would some bright red poppies look?

Sedum should do quite well, looking colourful

well into the Autumn. For more Autumn colour, try some bulbs such as cyclamen.

In the Autumn, plant up early Spring-flowering bulbs such as snowdrops, muscari, crocuses or miniature daffodils. During the Winter, pansies and primulas will add colour and require little maintenance.

Plant for fragrance Fancy something fragrant? Plant some lawn camomile or creeping thyme.

You could theme your tree pit, for example trying different colour schemes. You might like to link up with your neighbours—a street in Chorlton planted World Cup themed colours.

Do use the metal tree guard for growing climbers like sweet-peas or morning glory, but be warned,

they can suddenly be removed by the Council when the growing tree is deemed not to need protection.

Shady space under that tree? Try busy lizzies, begonias, foxgloves, wood anemones or Japanese anemones.

Hints & tips • Before you start add extra compost as the pit is likely to be quite shallow and have poor soil.

Pull out any stones, weeds or other rubbish, but be careful not to damage the tree roots whilst you do this.

• Stick to plants that don’t need deep soil, are inexpensive to replace, or not too delicate to cope with the occasional attention of passersby.

• Different plants will suit different stages of the tree’s life.

Smaller, younger trees will create less shade, whilst larger trees will need to have more shade-tolerant plants.

• If growing from seed, the emerging seedlings may need more protection from passing people/animals than those sown in the garden. Perhaps start the seeds off in pots to plant out once sturdy.

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• Don’t overplant—plants, including bulbs, are likely to reproduce and spread (bring your surplus to Chorlton Plant Swap!).

• Shrubs are likely to grow too large for a tree pit

Care & maintenance Feed the soil to keep plants healthy, weed as needed and top up with compost as needed. You probably won’t need slug or snail control; but who knows, this is Manchester after all.

Health & safety Although it may look nice, help to contain compost and provide some protection to the plants, any edging (whether a little fence, stones, bricks or tiles) is considered by the Council to be a potential trip hazard and

therefore not recommended.

Some pitfalls Tree pits that experience a lot of passing traffic from pedestrians will be at risk of trampling. Dogs and cats may have ideas other than flowers in mind as they pass...

Whilst many passersby will admire and enjoy a planted tree pit, others will be less public-spirited and help themselves to your blooms; so big investments not recommended.

Close to a busy street with narrow pavement? Cars may drive over or even park on the tree pits.

Do steer clear of growing edibles due to cars’ emissions (and other

emissions previously mentioned).

Salt spray in winter can unfortunately also be damaging to plants.

Don’t forget the tree!

The pit’s original inhabitant—the tree— needs nurturing too. It will need to be well watered when it is first becoming established.

Don’t plant too much permanent ground cover, such as spreading ivy, as the tree may then be competing for nutrients from the soil and for water.

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May In Your Garden Historically May has been a real turning point in the year, both symbolically and horticulturally.

Named after Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth it is no surprise that May has been tagged as the real start of productivity and industry for gardens. Folklore has it that on the 1st May, young girls would rush out into the garden to wash their faces in the morning dew in order to preserve their beauty and get rid of spots. I’m not advocating such a practice of course - especially in catpopulated neighbourhoods – but it is definitely time to get into the garden and do a few small things to help your plants spring into action.

For example, if you have planted

any trees or shrubs through the winter and spring they will repay you with growth and vitality if you remember to water them on warm days. If you have established plants in pots they will spring to life with a small amount of care now – a sprinkling of general fertilizer watered in - the dry variety blood, fish and bone is good or even a top dressing of your own or shop-bought compost. The same goes for your beds (flower not divan). Feeding and watering now will pay dividends later in the year and a top mulch of leaf mould or compost will also protect and enrich your soil.

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