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Well, summer got off to a rather patchy start – good news, I suppose, for all those who are trying to protect their skin from the sun! However, these days most of us are much more aware of the dangers, take sensible precautions and are surely entitled to a stream of sunny days! Plenty of sun cream, frequently applied, and a wide-brimmed hat will allow most of us to enjoy such days in safety.

Talking of holidays, if you are planning a trip to Spain or South America, now is the time to heed Viviana’s advice and enrol on an enjoyable course in Spanish (page 28). If you aren’t yet planning such a trip, perhaps you should be talking to Travel By Design (page 12).

Cover photo: Ali and Gul at Village Café

by Garth Aspinall.

Contents Wilmslow Then & Now

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Simply Books Book Club Choice

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The Village Cafe

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Travel by Design Chile or Argentina

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Crossword 14 In Touch

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Barnaby Festival

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Collabro Ticket Giveaway

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Closer to home there is one amazing event to enjoy - Barnaby 2016, 17-26 June (see page 20). Put these dates in your diary now and enjoy!

The Walk

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Children’s Activities

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And finally, we are pleased to announce that Mr. Bamber of Poynton was the lucky winner of our Reader Survey give-away.

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Enjoy this summer.

NGS Gardens Barry’s Gardening Tips

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Useful Numbers

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Claire Hawker

Classified Index

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Wilmslow Then & Now Lindow Common Controlled School was built on Knutsford Road in 1863, on land at Row-of-Trees provided by Lord Stanley of Alderley. For the first few decades, parents paid 3d per week for each child that attended, and up to 60 children were taught by a headmistress and one pupil teacher.

The 1870 Education Act had made schooling compulsory for children aged five to thirteen, but did not stipulate that it was to be delivered free of charge. Working class boys, such as those living near and attending at Lindow, seldom attended school past the age of thirteen by which time their families considered them potential wage earners. In a local economy dominated by farming, harvest time could see particularly low attendances.

In 1970, Lindow Primary School relocated to new premises on Upcast Lane, and a few years later its former buildings became home to the Wilmslow Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses who refurbished the property and now enjoy regular attendances of over 100. In 2016, with the

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building now in a poor state of repair, the trustees applied for planning permission to demolish the old schoolhouse and replace it with a modern purpose-built place of worship.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection.

Simply Books Book Club Choice This month I have chosen two works of debut fiction – although the fact that they are ‘first novels’ is really the only thing they have in common.

The Fishermen by Chigowzie Obioma is set in a small town in western Nigeria. Four young brothers – ranging in age from nine to fifteen – take the opportunity of their strict father’s absence to go fishing at a forbidden local river. In the course of their adventures they encounter a dangerous local madman who foretells that the oldest brother will be killed by one of his siblings.

This prophecy comes to haunt the brothers, splitting them apart and unleashing a tragic and remorseless chain of events which takes on something of a mythic quality.

Set against a background of political change in Nigeria, and exploring the tensions between ‘modern’ and traditional beliefs, this is a compelling piece of African storytelling. The book has the feel of a fable, a moral tale about fate and how it bears down on the lives of the family and their community. Beautiful, lyrical writing and a fascinating insight into Nigerian culture.

By way of contrast The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley (recently named Book of the Year at the British Book Awards) is a dark gothic-style novel set in a desolate and remote corner of England (it reminded me of the estuary landscape near Barrow or maybe the Solway).

Two brothers, one mute, the other his lifelong protector, are brought up in a strange, deeply religious family. Year after year the family visits the same sacred shrine on a bleak strip of coastline known as the Loney, in desperate hope of a cure. Left to their own devices the brothers start to explore their surroundings and uncover all manner of bizarre and unexplained events.

This is a haunting novel – a novel of the unsaid, the half grasped and barely understood – a story which makes us as readers fill the gaps with our own imagination. All in all an atmospheric tale of folklore, superstition and religious conviction with no easy answers – one to leave you wondering!

And with Father’s Day just round the corner (19 June) look out for How it Works: The Dad the latest in the hugely successful Ladybird parodies – taking original artwork from the Ladybird books we knew as children and giving them a whole new twist with text which will help any aspiring Dad understand his role in the world! Very funny.

Simply Books, 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm Andrew Cant www.simplybooks.info

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The Village Café Café Culture At Its Best Village Café located at no. 40, London Road has to be one of the most popular venues in Alderley Edge and, in our view, owners Ali and Gul thoroughly deserve cover position in this June/ July issue.

Ali and Gul have lived in Alderley Edge for some ten years now and are clearly very committed members of the local community. It was back in 2010 that they decided to launch Village Café.

Did they have any idea at that time just how popular their café would be? Who knows?

This café has a great ambiance, delivers a fast service and serves exceptionally good food. But as is often the case, it’s people that make the biggest difference. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the Village Café team and Gul, it has to be said, is a model hostess. She has a warm and winning smile that makes everyone feel welcome. She has boundless energy, finding the time to make sure that everything is happening efficiently but also to chat and to listen intently to so many of her customers. Whether you are enjoying a hearty meal inside, or relaxing with a coffee outside, you just feel good to be there.

This is what café culture is all about!

Talking to Gul, I got the distinct impression that such success would never have been taken for

granted. Ali and Gul have worked extremely hard over the years to get where they are today and their success is well deserved. But oodles of enthusiasm, great community spirit and a sense of gratitude have also played a big part in this story. As Gul remarked, ‘I just love being here in Alderley Edge and being a part of the community. Our daughter attended school here before leaving for university and that helped us make lots of friends. We have been so lucky. But I also try to give something back, shopping here as much as I possibly can, visiting the hairdresser’s etc. and doing whatever I can to contribute to the community’.

If you have not yet visited the Village Café, you have a treat in store! There’s a fantastic range of food available to order from the menu comprising breakfast, light bites, jacket potatoes, baguettes, paninis, sandwiches and tasty snacks. They serve freshly brewed tea and coffee, thirst quenching smoothies and milk shake favourites. And as you might expect, there are lots of tempting desserts!

The café is spacious, tastefully and cheerfully decorated and is available for hire for parties of up to 60 people.

Opening Times Monday to Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm.

Tel. 01625 590100 Email: info@village-cafe.co.uk Twitter: @villagecafe40 40 London Rd, Town Centre, Alderley Edge, SK9 7DZ.

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“Play” Your Part in Dementia Research I am constantly looking for news stories, research, and medical updates relating to dementia. I have learnt that (allegedly) there are health benefits to Maple syrup. There’s a possible link to worsening depression in middle age and the onset of dementia, according to The Times. The same newspaper’s Health Editor said “middle-aged dementia sufferers are being told that they are going through marriage problems, menopause or mid-life crisis” when they’re suffering from dementia and being misdiagnosed.

My interest comes in part from helping to care for my Grandma Chilton, over 20 years ago. She had dementia and like many families we went through a difficult and emotional time coming to terms with it and how best to support her. But my interest has been heightened by the large number of our clients that have the disease, at various stages. We need to be informed.

There is far more awareness of dementia and theories as to why it is more prevalent. One theory is a potential link between modern life and our use of PC’s, mobile phones, other electronic devices and chemicals. However, I can safely say that Grandma Chilton never had a mobile phone or was glued to a lap top!

If you also have an interest in this subject consider taking part in research. Members of the public are invited to download a video game on their mobile devices. By playing ‘Sea Hero Quest’, scientists from University College London hope to understand how the typical human brain navigates. The game developers claim if 100,000 people play for two minutes, it will generate the same amount of data as 50 years of similar, laboratory-based research. Maybe this will lead to information we can rely on. Find a link via our website www.alicechilton.com Karen Perry, Founder alice chilton In-Home Care Services Limited www.alicechilton.com

Chile or Argentina? …or both?

The majestic Andes, vast coastlines and an enviable aptitude for wine production are just a few of things Chile and Argentina have in common. For those of us dying to visit South America, this can pose something of a dilemma – after all, with so much in common; these fascinating countries are hard to choose between.

Spectacular scenery One of the most convincing reasons to visit either Chile or Argentina is the opportunities each offers for viewing spectacular scenery. The imposing Andes, lakes and coastlines mean the two have a lot in common when it comes to landscapes – especially as they have similar climates. However, there are some natural wonders that are unique to each place.

Iguazú Falls – Argentina Situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil is one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls – the Iguazú Falls. Approximately 80 metres high and 2,700 metres wide, this awe-inspiring natural wonder lies at the heart of Iguazú Falls National Park – a Unesco World Heritage Site, which is also home to a wealth of flora and fauna, including tapirs, ocelots and jaguars.

Desert – Chile The sweeping sands of the Atacama desert are a spectacle you can only see in Chile. The driest desert in the world, this part of the country is known for its hot days and cold nights, as well as offering some of the very best stargazing in the world – something that can be attributed to the high altitude and pollution-free air. The salt flat is another highlight, particularly as you can spot flamingos standing here.

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Perito Moreno Glacier – Argentina Visit the Argentine part of Patagonia and you’ll have the chance to see the colossal Perito Moreno Glacier. This spectacular natural wonder is one of the nation’s top tourist attractions, and

is a truly humbling sight. It can also be a truly humbling sound, should you be present when a piece of it breaks off.

Patagonia Shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is of course one of the key elements these nations have in common. However, what you can see in Argentine Patagonia is quite different to what you’ll see on the Chilean side – and knowing the differences can help inform your decision about where to go.

Travel Wildlife Both Chile and Argentina offer some marvellous opportunities for wildlife-spotting – but Argentina perhaps has the edge here, being home to one of the most celebrated spots. The Peninsula Valdes on coastal Patagonia provides habitats for a dizzying array of amazing creatures. Here, you can catch glimpses of whales as they move along the coast, not to mention elephant seals and sea lions. It is also where you’ll find the Punta Tombo Reserve, where the world’s biggest colony of penguins resides – a truly magical sight for wildlife lovers.

The best of Chile and Argentina If you’re still unsure which nation best suits you, here are the three things we think each country is best for.

Top three destinations in Chile ■■ Patagonia – for Torres del Paine National Park ■■ The Lake District ■■ Atacama – for the desert, salt flat and stargazing

Torres del Paine National Park – Chile

Top three destinations in Argentina

The lakes and mountains of Torres del Paine National Park are utterly arresting – and its remote location only serves to add to its majestic ambience. There are a host of excellent hiking trails to follow, although anyone who wants to explore the scenery with a little less exertion will find boat rides are available too.

■■ Buenos Aires

Los Glaciares National Park – Argentina Sitting at the base of the Andes, Los Glaciares National Park is where you’ll find the aforementioned Perito Merino Glacier which is, without doubt, the highlight of coming here. One thing to bear in mind is, as the glacier is such a famous and popular attraction, it can get rather crowded. So, if you can, visit in the spring or the autumn when the visitor numbers thin out but the scenery is no less spectacular.

■■ Patagonia – for Los Glaciares National Park ■■ Iguazú Falls It is also worth considering an itinerary that allows you to explore both countries – something that can also help you gain a deeper understanding of their similarities and differences. Alternatively, combining one of the two with another South American destination might tempt you more. Argentina, for example, is a particularly good partner for a trip to Brazil.

Travel by Design are appointed Ambassadors for Cox and Kings – one of the leading tour operators to Latin America. Call us on 01625 584195 to discuss your Latin America trip.

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In Touch Your Community Noticeboard PLANT HUNTERS FAIR AT HENBURY HALL GARDENS On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July Henbury Hall Gardens will hold its first ever Plant Hunters’ Fair with specialist nurseries from across the country. It’s just the right time to pick up some late flowering plants to give your garden a boost.

There will be a riot of colour and there’s sure to be something to tempt every gardener.

Henbury Hall Gardens are a hidden gem in the heart of the rolling north Cheshire countryside, a setting of almost magical peace and tranquillity.

The rarely open 12 acre gardens have recently undergone a transformation to awaken them from years of slumber, and are just waiting to be explored and loved.

The special event offers the chance to visit these wonderful gardens for only £2.50 and this includes the Plant Hunters’ Fair as well! The Garden opens at 10am and closes at 5pm both days. Teas will be served in the old courtyard.

Henbury Hall is two miles west of Macclesfield just off the A537 on School Lane.

For full details please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

CHESHIRE TORTOISE DAY 2016 Now in its 15th year, this popular event will take place, once again at Woodford Community Centre on Saturday 11 June from 10am to 4pm.

Organised by the Cheshire Group of the British Chelonia Group, professional help and advice will be available from Reaseheath Herpetological & Entomological Society. Urban jungle, plants, books, crafts and more. Refreshments served all day. Entry £2, children free.

Further information from anne.tortuga@btinternet.com 07891 283 753 or julia.davenport@virgin.net

NEWS FROM DEAN ROW WI We meet at the Village Hall on Browns Lane the first Wednesday of every month and are a busy, lively and friendly group of 80 members (with a waiting list). Our sub groups include bowls, drama, book club, leisure and pleasure, knit and natter (who are at present knitting twiddling muffs for dementia patients) and a luncheon group.

We also enjoy outings and over the next few months will be visiting Chester, Boundary Mill and our own WI Denman College near Oxford. We have had a variety of speakers at our meetings including a Buddhist monk, an accountant talking about tax, the Arighi Bianchi father and son team, and an aeroplane wing walker.

We are busy arranging an indoor street party in June to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, with food, drink, red, white and blue decorations and a professional entertainer; it promises to be a great day. We are also having a competition for members to make a piece of memorabilia to commemorate the Queen’s birthday. We recently made bunting and a banner, along with other WIs to commemorate the WI’s 100th birthday this year. As you can see we believe in keeping busy!

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WILMSLOW WELLS FOR AFRICA GARDENS DAY

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An annual ‘must-visit’ summer feature on the social calendar now, Wilmslow Wells for Africa runs its Open Gardens Day fundraiser in June, providing a wonderful opportunity to stroll leisurely around different gardens and chat with proud owners. On Saturday 25 June you’ll find new concepts, plants for sale at some, cream teas at others and most importantly whilst enjoying yourself in other folks’ gardens, you’ll be contributing to the welfare and health of struggling communities in Africa.

Don’t throw furniture away - please give us a call and allow us to re-use your items for people in need.

For over 30 years, the volunteer-run charity has been working successfully to provide sources of clean water in rural African communities with projects bringing much-needed relief for many drought-stricken areas all over the continent.

This June will be their 24th Open Gardens Day event which not only attracts interest just from local residents, but also from many others who live further afield and travel here especially for the day to tour round these gorgeous gardens.

There’s truly something for everyone with gazillions of ideas to inspire - from wildlife havens, restful contemplative gardens, cottage gardens, meadows, formal contemporary and productive gardens with orchards and veg plots, you won’t be disappointed. The 19 gardens are located throughout the environs of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge with light refreshments on sale at several of them. In addition, refreshments will be available at St John’s Church Rooms on Knutsford Road in Wilmslow as usual.

On 25 June you can visit these gorgeous gardens between 10.30am – 4.30pm. Three are brand new additions to the day, and seven are welcome returners after many years’ absence. So make a big note in your diary not to miss this great day.

Details of the gardens and how to buy tickets £12 on the day, but £10 if bought in advance -are on the charity’s website: www.wilmslowwells.org Or phone 01625 522552 for further information.

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Driven by four staff and 26 volunteers, we support local people suffering financial crisis or experiencing hardship. These include homeless people going into accommodation and those having to set up a new home for a reason beyond their control. We deliver approximately 3,000 furniture items to some 1,000 homes annually; providing essentials such as a bed to sleep on or a table to eat from.

We can collect free of charge from Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. Call us on 0161 456 0717 to book your collection today so your item can be re-used for local families and individuals.

Twitter: @fsstockport www.facebook.com/furniturestation www.furniturestation.org.uk/freecollections The Furniture Station, Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4EX

BOLLINGTON FESTIVAL CHOIR Bollington’s Festival Choir will sing in English, Latin and French when it presents one of its typically enterprising concerts at St Oswald’s Church in Bollington on Sunday 12 June. Fifty singers, with their distinctive White Nancy badges, will perform John Rutter’s Requiem, which has become one of the English composer’s most popular works since its first complete

performance in a Methodist church in Dallas in 1985.

“It’s a work that is full of both drama and good tunes and we are sure it will have a wide appeal,” said a choir spokesman. Rutter’s work is much loved by choirs in Britain, the US and elsewhere.

The concert also includes seven short pieces by four French composers and one Belgian.

Icelandic soprano Hrafnhildur Björnsdóttir is the soloist in the Requiem and will also sing other items; the accompanist is organist Andrew Dean.

Tickets £10, £3 for anyone 18 or under, are available from 01625 575554

CALLING WOMEN WHO LOVE TO SING Cheshire A Cappella, the Wilmslow-based ensemble, are looking to swell their numbers and are keen to attract new singers to join in the fun. So whether you sing high or low, give some thought to joining the girls on Sunday 24 July from 11am ‘til 4pm and experience the magic of four part a cappella close harmony singing.

There’s no obligation, just a great opportunity to see what it’s all about, meet the girls, sing some songs and who knows, make a whole bunch of great new friends!

If you can’t wait ‘til then the chorus offers Open House rehearsals on the last Wednesday of every month, so feel free to come along. And if you’d like to see us in action, we’re giving a FREE concert at St Michael’s Church, Market Square, Macclesfield as part of the fabulous Barnaby Festival.

If you’d like further information on the A Cappella Appetiser day, or on any of Cheshire A Cappella’s activities, please call 07975 927423 or email hilary.pinnock@ntlworld.com

A SUNDAY MORNING STROLL? Fancy an occasional, or regular, ramble through our glorious East Cheshire countryside? Then come along with the Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and District Footpaths Society. One of the oldest such groups in the country, formed just before the First World War, we organise a footpath walk on every Sunday morning of the year with the aim of ensuring that every part of the public footpath network in our locality is periodically visited and examined.

All our walks start at 10am and - finishing between 12 and 12.30pm - are mostly between 3.5 and 4.5 miles in length, strolling through mosses, fields and woods or over the nearest Peak District hills. Afterwards we drop in to a nearby pub for a sociable drink. You don’t have to be super-fit; the only necessities are walking boots, or wellingtons, and waterproofs. Rough ground, mud and brambles are encountered sometimes, bad weather occasionally.

Come on a walk or two (sorry, no dogs) and meet us before deciding whether or not to sign up (£9 per year, per adult, or £15 for joint membership).

We have a ‘try now, pay later’ policy!

For full details and monthly walk programme see the FAQ and Programme pages at www. footpaths.org.uk

WEDDINGS AT DEAN ROW Dean Row Unitarian Chapel, Adlington Road, Wilmslow is pleased to announce that it now has a full licence to conduct equal marriages. We have always welcomed all people, whether it is a first time wedding, people of different faiths or divorced people, to celebrate their marriage with us and we are now delighted to be able to offer a full religious service to same sex couples.

To arrange a marriage ceremony with us, please contact Rev Jeff Gould - 01625 403509, or email jeffreylanegould1959@ talktalk.net

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SPACE Themed Barnaby Festival From 17 to 26 June, Barnaby 2016 will fill Macclesfield with more than 100 events and happenings – many of them free to attend including music, comedy, street theatre, science, spectacle, film, art, poetry, walks, talks and more.

The theme this year is SPACE with Professors Brian Cox and Tim O’Brien of Jodrell Bank and Nick Robinson, a presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, joining the bill.

Work commissioned especially for the festival includes La Lune from Macclesfield’s Wild Rumpus - a series of family events around an intriguing astronomer’s story. Four critically acclaimed artists present their commissions inspired by the town’s heritage and people.

Professors Brian Cox and Tim O’Brien will discuss what we do and don’t know about the Universe (days after British astronaut Tim Peake returns from space). Nick Robinson returns to his home town to give a unique perspective on political life in two talks.

Other highlights include an exclusive music headline double bill with John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) and Recreations (Sam Duckworth of Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly). Comedy includes Francesca Martinez’s UK premiere of her Wobbly Manifesto show, plus a pre-Edinburgh Festival double bill with Tom Ward and Pierre Novellie.

Karl Wallace, Festival Director, said: “Barnaby is all about turning Macclesfield into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration, mixing performance with visual arts and spectacle. One eye is on nurturing local talent, the other on commissioning and producing work with partners across and beyond the town. We’re proudly an arts and cultural festival created with its community and powered by volunteers.”

A new Barnaby Five Star Pass is launched this year, offering five of the main events for £50, a discount of £17 (25%).There are also a number of ‘Pay What You Can’ events this year for the

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first time - where visitors are invited to make a donation rather than pay a set price.

The Barnaby Carnival Parade, the exuberant community centrepiece of the festival, will take place on Saturday 18 June at 1pm. This year it will be “out of this world” with all manner of space related creatures roaming the streets of the town.

A thousand stars will line the streets as giant puppets, elaborate push-floats, music, jugglers and jesters entertain the crowds.

Other outdoor events include two days of Street Treats including crazy comedy, amazing acrobatics, quirky children’s theatre, adrenalinfuelled street dance, the poetry ‘takeaway’ and more. There’s also a brand new green space for Barnaby, the Maccles-field.

Four critically acclaimed artists will present their commissions inspired by the town’s heritage and people, along with four Macclesfield commissions and the best ‘Space’ themed work from local artists. Barnaby is also exploring space in the form of new venues by hosting performances in people’s homes and gardens across the town with a number of ‘Secret Concerts’.

For full listings of what’s on and when, and to buy tickets for events visit www.barnabyfestival.org.uk

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Collabro Ticket Giveaway Since winning Britain’s Got Talent, Collabro’s diary has been a whirlwind of touring and promotion on a worldwide scale! The five-piece swept to victory on the hugely popular ITV show in June 2014, winning a £250,000 cash prize as well as a muchcoveted slot on The Royal Variety Show. They signed with Simon Cowell’s Syco Music and their career has gone from strength to strength.

Their debut album Stars smashed in to the No.1 spot beating Ed Sheeran in the process, while last summer’s Act Two was only kept off the top spot by Florence & the Machine. In under two years the band has gone from being completely unknown to selling over 360,000 albums, making them platinum album recording artists.

In 2015 they completed a sell-out 32-date UK tour, while this year will see them play prestigious

venues such as The Royal Albert Hall. Collabro are Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Matt Pagan and Thomas Redgrave.

We can’t wait to welcome them to Gawsworth for the first time on Thursday 7 July.

To win a pair of tickets to see Collabro at Gawsworth Hall email competition@insidemagazines.co.uk with Collabro tickets as the subject leaving your name and a contact phone number

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The Walk - In the Footsteps of the Grimshaws Start and finish from ‘The Street’ car park just above the dam of Errwood Reservoir. Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure Map 24, White Peak Area. Ref SJ 012 757. The distance is 8 miles, quite moderate with one steady climb at start.

Allow about 4 hours, plus another half hour to visit the site of the hall if required.

Edward Grimshaw was a wealthy business man from Manchester. By the 1800s he and his family owned some 3000 acres of land around the Goyt Valley. Errwood Hall was built in the 1830s and demolished in 1952. For some reason the hall was not completely cleared, the foundations and some of the exterior walls still remain. The graveyard of the family together with many of the staff is still on the estate.

As the designated leader of the group I naturally arrived before the other walkers. When they assembled it was obvious they were, for the most part, younger, taller and fitter than myself, so they naturally tend to draw ahead, contravening the rules of all walking groups. My answer to this was to tell the faster members to go ahead, but to stop and wait at a designated spot. In this walk the chosen point was a small wooden gate on the other side of the path and road. This gate is a short distance below the Pym Chair car park, named after a possibly mythical highwayman

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and his gang who would lie in wait for unwary travellers.

Walk details The walk started from the car park, turning left and crossing the narrow road from Kettleshulme and turning left up the hill on the footpath running alongside the road. On reaching the summit we crossed the road, went through the gate and followed the track which soon began to descend into the valley. On the right and below us was a small circular stone building known as ‘the shrine.’ It is actually a chapel called ‘St. Josephs Shrine.’ The original was built in the late 1880’s by the Grimshaws in memory of the teacher of their children.

We then followed the narrow track downwards and crossed a small stream, pausing for a morning break on the stones of an old farm building facing a delightful waterfall. At this point some of the group said they wished to see the remains of Errwood Hall and we walked round the old track to show them.

Later, after the coffee break, we recommenced the walk up the side of the valley called ‘Shooters Clough’ or ‘Stakeside.’ This slope looks worse than it is, and is relatively easy. Nearly at the summit we reached a small plateau before which the path turns sharp left for a short distance to

the top. At this point there is a small pool which at the time seemed to be a hive of activity with loud splashing noises. On investigation it was full of frogs, apparently, ‘who would a wooing go.’ It took a bit of persuading to get some of the fascinated onlookers to continue on the walk and after about 100 metres we reached the top via a small gate.

We were now on the moorland plateau, to our left far below us was Errwood Reservoir but we turned right and followed a well defined if stony track for well over a mile, passing another path on our right which leads to a high point called ‘Shining Tor’. Ignoring this we continued along to a stone wall and a gate which we passed through. I told the group we were not going to the ‘Cat and Fiddle Inn,’ which was some distance ahead, and was the then disputed boundary of the Grimshaw Estate. Passing over a small stile through the wall, we turned sharp left and descended quite rapidly alongside the wall. The track was stony and muddy but at the bottom we entered woodland and crossed a delightful wooden bridge before turning left alongside the stream feeding into the Goyt, until we reached a long deserted quarry.

In the remains of the quarry which is called Goytsclough are benches and tables, ideal for our lunch break where we rested for a while.

Alongside the valley on our right there is a small parking area and a narrow one way road running from the Errwood Reservoir to Derbyshire Bridge car park. Crossing this road we followed a steep

path downwards to a stone packhorse bridge where many walkers pause to take photographs.

Crossing over, and after a short distance the path splits, the one on the right goes to Derbyshire Bridge but we turned left towards the reservoir.

This track is quite muddy in places as rainwater runs down to the stream serving the reservoir.

Soon the water of the reservoir came into view and after about a mile, and just above the water line was a hawthorn tree which was festooned with bird feeders, on which a myriad of wild birds were making full use of.

Soon after this it was necessary to bear right around a steep gulley at the bottom of which there was a stream called Wildmoorstone Brook. This also fed down into the reservoir and eventually at the end of the gully another gate was reached with a track leading over a steep and bleak area called ‘wild moor’ off to the right, but we followed the gulley around to the left and soon came in view of Errwood again. Following the path we eventually reached the road leading to the Goyt valley. This is known as ‘Bunsell Cobb’ with a parking area for several cars.

Following the road downwards we soon came to the stone dam, passing below us a disused water treatment plant built from the demolished stonework of the hall. Crossing the road over the dam we noticed a plaque denoting the opening of the dam, above this and a short distance ahead was the ‘Street’ car park. When we finished I nonchalantly accepted the thanks from the group for the walk, although later I thought that their congratulations might have been because we did not get lost, or ‘slightly deviated from the planned route,’ a term which I have used in the past on previous walks. So far no one has suggested that I be sacked as navigator; maybe they are all too polite!

Poynton Rambling Club has over 100 members with walks on Wednesday and Sunday for walkers of all abilities and vary from easy to fairly strenuous, distances between 5 and 12 miles. For further details contact the secretary Brian Brough 01625 877463 or visit the website www.poynton ramblers.org.uk

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Wilmslow Children’s Activities Things to do with pre-school kids

Monday Songs and Rhymes. 9.30am and 10.15am Wilmslow Methodist Church. Share all the favourite songs with the child in your care, refreshments and play area available. Drop in sessions, £1 per session

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060.

Contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm)

Baby Massage 1.30pm Wilmslow Methodist church. For babies 8 weeks+ and their carers. £5 per session, including refreshments.

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am Term time only. Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382 Under 5’s Story Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060

Tuesday

For information and to book in, please contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm) Thursday Tots 2-4pm Term time only, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For pre-school children and parents/ carers. £1.50 per family. Contact thursdaytots@ hotmail.co.uk, or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

Friday

The Creation Station – various morning sessions Dean Row Village Hall. Art and craft classes for babies and pre-schoolers with none of the mess at home! £6 per session, contact jannthorpe@thecreationstation.co.uk

Friday Tots 10-11.30am Term time only, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Church Hall, Chapel Road. Contact Susan Moran on 01625 585166.

Baby Sensory 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm St Johns Church Hall, Knutsford Rd. To book, call Becky on 07503547083 or email eastcheshire@babysensory.co.uk

Jabberjacks various times Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane. 9.30am for 15 months to 2 years old. 10.15am for 2 to 4 years old.

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 10-10.30am Term time only. Alderley Edge Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Contact 01625 374030.

See more at www.jabberjacks.co.uk/ locations/jabberjacks-wilmslow, or call Sue on 01625540999/07763190341

Wednesday Coffee, cake and craft/Tiddlywinks 10am-12 noon Wilmslow Methodist Church. Coffees, hot chocolates and cakes with play area for little ones. Prices from 50p to £1.50. Contact Susan on 07966 507898 or the church office, 01625 528892 (answer phone pm) WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am Term time only. Alderley Edge Scout Hut, Talbot Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

Mums, Dads and Tots 1.30 to 3pm Term time only. St Benedict’s Church Hall, Hall Road, Handforth. Lots of toys for under 5’s, come along for a cuppa. Contact Jo on 07762 494843.

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WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10.30-11.30am All year round. Pownall Hall School, Carrwood. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

Moo Music 10-10.40am Wilmslow Library. Great fun for children and parents/ carers. For more information and to book your place, call 07837345253 or email lucy@moo-music.co.uk

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Messy Church 4pm onwards First Sunday of every month, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For more information please contact messychurchwilmslow@hotmail.com or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

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Find The Finest Gardens With The National Gardens Scheme The National Gardens Scheme has a packed programme of garden openings for 2016, starting with their fourth Festival Weekend on 4 and 5 June - rather close to the issue date of this magazine. Entrance money at the garden gates plus profits from the sale of cakes, cups of tea and plants enables the NGS to give away each year more than £2.5 million to nursing and caring charities.

You can find NGS gardens nearby or nationally by going online to www.ngs.org.uk. A mobile app helps Smartphone and tablet users to plan their visits and they can also keep up to date on Facebook and Twitter. Outdoor enthusiasts are also encouraged to go online and check the cycling and walking trails that were developed for the festival.

Twin Gates

Twin Gates, Parkgate, nr Neston This garden has been developed over the last few years and is now beginning to mature. Mixed herbaceous and shrub borders, with some choice small trees. In June, peonies and roses come to the fore.

Open: Wednesday 22 June, Thursday 23 June (1.30 - 5pm). Admission £3, children free. Teas.

New Gardens

51 Garth Drive, Chester

We are always happy to hear about potential new gardens, whatever their shape and size. NGS gardens just have to be interesting, attractive and well maintained. If you would like an informal chat to find out what is involved, please contact John Hinde, our County Organiser on 0151 353 0032 or email john.hinde@maylands.com.

A suburban garden a mile from Chester city centre packed with a variety of herbaceous borders, a pond, and productive areas which is set on several levels.

Our area (Cheshire and Wirral) has several new gardens for the 2016 season. Here are the ones for the June-July period: Winterbottom House, Mere, nr Knutsford A large garden developed over many years with two distinct areas. One mainly trees, grasses and woodland with natural koi pond leading to vegetable garden and greenhouse. The other more formal area with lots of herbaceous borders and shrubs to give year round interest.

Open: Friday 3 June (6 - 9pm). Admission £7, children free. Wine.

Open: Saturday 2 July, Wednesday 6 July (10am - 4.30pm). Admission £3, children free. Homemade teas Rowley House, Kermincham, nr Crewe There is a formal courtyard garden and informal gardens featuring rare trees, colourful herbaceous borders, a pond with swamp cypress and woodland walk with maples, rhododendrons, ferns and shade loving plants. Beyond the garden there are wild flower meadows, more unusual trees, natural ponds and wood with its ancient oaks.

Open: Saturday 9 July, Sunday 10 July (1.30 - 4.30pm). Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas.

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unusual perennials, shrubs, grasses and trees, with places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. A water feature runs to a small pond; island beds have interesting features.

Open: Thursday 28 July, Wednesday 3 August (11am - 5pm). Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas.

Rowley House

8a Warwick Drive, Hale Small suburban garden designed by a plantaholic flower-arranger to give year-round interest with camellias, rhododendrons and hostas. A highlight of the front garden is the herbaceous border, plant-packed to provide colour from Apr-Oct. Other features including colour-themed borders, short woodland walk, raised beds and small pond, protected by mature trees.

Open: Saturday 16 July, Sunday 17 July (2 - 5pm).

Admission £3, children free. Home-made teas.

5 Cobb Lane

Smithy House, Poynton Deceptively large plot with mature trees, vibrant herbaceous borders, small shade garden, with ferns, hostas etc. Cottage-style greenhouse garden and summerhouse. Large vegetable plot surrounded by some wild areas and unfenced water.

Open: Saturday 30 July (11am - 5pm). Admission £3, children free. Teas.

Gardens Open By Arrangement 8a Warwick Drive

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Most NGS gardens are open to the public on particular dates. This is fine for most visitors, but if you have a group you can also arrange a private visit on dates to suit you. Over 30 of the gardens in Cheshire & Wirral offer this service and some are only open by arrangement – so you get to see the ones not normally visited. Details are in NGS booklets and online at ngs.org.uk.

Barry’s Gardening Tips Slugs, snails, vine weevils and lily beetles. Yes, I have them all in my garden but, believe it or not, I consider myself lucky. With a little effort and persistence I can keep them under control and although they make their mark, the damage they do is bearable. Of course, if I left them alone it would be unbearable and I know that I will never win the war but, by-and-large, I do pretty well. So why do I consider myself fortunate? Well, recently I was asked to design and plant up a border for a couple in Over Alderley with one major proviso - it had to be rabbit proof!

I soon learned that this unfortunate couple had been plagued with bunnies for years and, after spending a small fortune on replacing lost plants, had all but given up on their desire for a colourful herbaceous border. I know certain plants are supposed to be unpalatable to rabbits - digitalis (foxgloves) and aconitum (monkshood) being at the top of the list, but I thought I’d do a bit of research.

I was presented with a list of herbaceous plants that, they said, were resistant to attack. I duly purchased a variety of these plants and planted them in the border. The three of us stood back and imagined how wonderful it was going to look in a few months’ time.

Four days later I received an email, “Disaster! The rabbits have struck”. Oh dear. The rabbits had obviously not read my list.

When I arrived I found that in desperation the owners had surrounded each individual surviving plant with chicken-wire. Before you ask, I am not going to list those that succumbed and those that survived, simply because there will be a lot of disagreement, as I later discovered when I researched beyond the RHS website. In fact no two lists were even close, except for the foxgloves and aconitum (which were indeed unscathed in Over Alderley). To cut a long story short, I laboriously cross-referenced all information I could find and created the ultimate rabbit-resistant (not rabbit-proof - no such thing) border.

To date, the border is holding its own, but you can see why I feel lucky that I only have slugs, snails, vine weevils and lily beetles to contend with.

My first port of call was the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), where I was immediately informed that there was no such thing as a rabbit-proof plant. Every plant is a potential meal if the rabbit is hungry enough and especially if the plant is young and tender. Nevertheless,

On a slightly different note, I noticed an advert in a monthly gardening magazine for bird baths in a fetching shade of blue. We gardeners know why all slug pellets are blue. I think somebody needs to tell the bird bath company.

by Barry Davey email: barry.davy@ntlworld.com

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Sustainable Timber – and so much more

and groups of all ages can learn more about the concept of a social enterprise business established to combat climate change, trees and arboriculture.

Greater Manchester Tree Station Ltd in Gorton is a not-for-profit social enterprise, aiming to make the best use of local timber resources. We provide accredited treework and landscaping services, and sell firewood and hardwood planks made from the local timber. Led by strong ethics, sustainability is embedded in the aims of the business. Our mission to ‘Make Wood Work’ ensures the yard is the hub for a broad range of wood related activities.

To encourage the greening of our local area we are offering free mulch, and discounts on products made in the yard (planters etc.) to local gardening, growing and landscaping projects.

Treework and landscaping could be negotiated on an individual basis. We also have a number of community events coming up. If you are aware of any projects that could benefit from Tree Station’s involvement, please get in touch.

As a society established for the benefit of the community, Tree Station contributes to projects which benefit local people and improve the environment, such as helping Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service practice in dealing with timber related incidents!

The economic and social benefits of trees and green areas are well documented. Through our free, bespoke educational sessions ‘All about Trees,’ and visits to the Yard, local schools

Open mornings at the Yard are Saturday 11 June and Saturday 3 September. Do come along, we look forward to meeting you!

Patricia Spray, BSc, MSc. - Community Engagement Officer at TreeStation Phone 0161 231 3333 www.treestation.co.uk Facebook: Greater Manchester TreeStation Ltd Twitter: @GM_treestation twitter

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Inside Guide Wednesday 1 June Poynton Philatelic Society – AGM, followed by our ever popular auction where members can bring along their extra items to go ‘Under the Hammer’. This is always a lively evening and is well received by all. For information call Ron Phelps on 01625 877643. The North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Saturday 4 June Prestbury Choral Society Summer Concert ‘A Shropshire Lad’ - a new composition by Assistant Musical Director and accompanist James Pelham. We will also be singing some opera choruses. Tickets £10, concs £9 - available on the door, via www.prestburychoral.org or telephone 01625 584 337. St Bartholomew’s Church, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Wednesday 8 June Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie on 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested. Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm

Wednesday 8 June How To Get Away With Murder - psychological thriller authors Rachel Abbott, Debbie Howells and Michelle Davis share their secrets with BBC Radio Manchester’s Becky Want. Tickets £5 (includes £2 towards a book), to book call 0161 439 1436, email events@simplybooks.info or visit www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Thursday 9 June East Cheshire Hospice meeting; setting up a Wilmslow fundraising support group. The hospice needs you and your support, so come along to a meeting to see what it’s all about. For further details contact Keith Anderson 01625 829 952. Wilmslow Library 7.30pm

Thursday 9 June Fashion Evening in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Catwalks, talks on style, pop up shops, live music and raffle. Tickets £15 and include a glass of prosecco, nibbles and a goody bag. To book, call 01625 586692 The Yard Café, 32 South St, Alderley Edge 7-10pm

Fri 10 to Sun 12 June Bollington Art Group’s Annual Exhibition. Bollington Civic Hall 10am-6pm (Sunday 10am-4pm)

A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during June & July Saturday 11 June Poynton Rotary presents Party In The Park, starring Gordon Hendrick as Elvis and other live music! Hot food kiosks available, free parking and proceeds to charities supported by Poynton Rotary Club. Tickets can be purchased online at www.poyntonrotary.co.uk or by phoning 01625 858687 Poynton Park, Poynton live acts from 5pm

Saturday 11 June History Wardrobe presents ‘Story of a White Wedding’.

Costume historians Lucy Adlington and Meredith Towne join us to bring family history photographs to life.

Indulge your senses in the gorgeous array of original gowns from every decade of the 20th Century. Tickets available from The Old Sunday School Shop and over the phone on 01625 613210 The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield

Saturday 11 June Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra - Chabrier: España, Rodrigo: Concierto d’Aranjuez (Soloist: David Keating), Ravel: Bolero, Márquez: Conga del Fuego, Copland: El Salón México, Márquez: Danzón No.2. Tickets £12, £10 concessions, £2 under 12s. Evans Hall, Wilmslow Leisure Centre 7.45pm

Sat 11 and Sun 12 June Celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a weekend of events. Saturday 2-4pm Royal Quiz and Afternoon Tea, Sunday 11am Service of Celebration and thanksgiving, 12.30pm BBQ Lunch, 2.30-4.30pm Royal Messy Church, crafts, games, stories and tea. For more information contact Shelley on 07989 783336 or email ask@flec.org.uk Fords Lane Church, Bramhall SK7 1DQ

Saturday 11 June Cheshire Tortoise Day 2016 - our 15th year running the day, come along for professional help and advice from the Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society. Urban jungle, plants, books, crafts, and more!

Refreshments served all day, organised by The Cheshire Group of British Chelonia Group. Entry fee £2, children go free. Enquiries anne.tortuga@btinternet.com, Julia. davenport@virgin.net , 07891 283 753 Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford 10am to 4pm Continued over...

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Poynton Philatelic Society. Our own member Mrs Chris Moore displays her collecting interest of MOROCCO AGENCIES. Her display is well worth seeing and covers an interesting period in the postal services in the Middle East and Africa. For more information call Ron Phelps on 01625 877643

Wilmslow U3A. Kiera Byland - Special Olympics for young people and adults with learning disabilities

The North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Wednesday 15 June Lunchtime Concert, with Egle Sarmaviciute/piano, by kind permission of the Royal Northern College of Music.

Admission by programme £5, light lunches available from 12 noon. For further information telephone 01625 586713. Alderley Edge Methodist Church, lunch from 12 noon, performance 1pm

Saturday 18 June Barnaby Festival – In Conversations with Professors.

Headlining this year’s SPACE themed festival will be Professor Brian Cox and Professor Tim O’Brien! Tickets £12.50 or £6 for aspiring young scientists (under 18’s).

Visit www.barnabyfestival.org.uk for tickets St Michael’s Church, Market Place, Macclesfield 2.30pm to 4pm

Saturday 18 June The Laurence Singers offer a specially varied programme of music in a concert on behalf of The Bramhall Enterprise Charity Ambulance – including music from shows, spirituals, the Beatles, and other popular favourites. Tickets £8, includes interval refreshments. Tickets available from the Church Office, Thrift Shop in Centrepoint or phone 0161-439 1204.

Bramhall Methodist Church, 23 Bramhall Lane 7.30pm

Mon 20 to Sat 25 June Poynton Players presents “Cheshire Cats”, an uplifting comedy by Gail Young. Monday only £7.50, Tues-Sat £8.50. Tickets can be booked online or by phone 0333 666 3366 please visit www.poyntonplayers.co.uk for more information.

Poynton Players, George’s Road West, Poynton

Wednesday 22 June Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie on 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested. Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm

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United Reform Church Schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

Saturday 25 June Gardens Day in aid of Wilmslow Wells for Africa. Visit 19 gorgeous gardens, with three brand new additions to this popular annual event. Details of the gardens and how to buy tickets available at www.wilmslowwells.org £12 on the day, £10 in advance- or phone 01625 522552 for further information.

Various locations 10.30am to 4.30pm

Saturday 25 June Boxy & Sticky – A mischievous theatrical adventure for 3-5 year olds. Tickets £5 from 01625 374 060 and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EFGLIK Wilmslow Library 11am

Sunday 26 June St George’s Singers & Stockport Symphony Orchestra perform Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony Tickets £17, £15 concession, £5 students/children. Coach transport from Poynton and Hazel Grove. Contact the ticket secretary 01663 764012 or book via the website www.st-georges-singers.org.uk The Monastery, Gorton, Manchester 7.30pm

Monday 27 June Simply Books presents CAROL ANN DUFFY - an evening of poetry and music with the Poet Laureate and three of her fellow poets (Gillian Clarke, Imtiaz Dharker and Jackie Kay) accompanied by musician John Sampson.

Tickets £15 (includes a commemorative programme to be collected on the night), to book call 0161 439 1436, email events@simplybooks.info or visit www.simplybooks.info Fords Lane Church, Bramhall 7.30pm

Tuesday 28 June Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire, ‘WW1 Conscientious Objectors’ a talk by Pat Baker and Celia Davies. Conscription into the British Army was introduced for the first time in during 1916. What happened to those who refused to fight?

Parking available at the Churchill Way car park (free in the evening). Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments.

For more information please email macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Church, Roe Street, Macclesfield 7.30pm

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Wednesday 20 July

Wilmslow Guild Flower Club - ‘The Wow Factor’ Joan Robinson. AGM Summer Fun

Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie on 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Visitors are most welcome but are limited to two visits per Guild year at £6 (special events extra). Contact, Linda Cocker on 0161 440 0704, see also our listing at NAFAS Cheshire www.nafascheshire.org.uk Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow 1.45pm

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm

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Friday 22 July

Guardian journalist Luke Harding will be talking about his new book ‘A Very Expensive Poison’ – the definitive story of the murder of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko. Tickets £10 (includes refreshments and £5 off a copy of Luke’s book). To book call 0161 439 1436 or visit www.simplybooks.info

Just Midnight - A cappella vocal group, including Poynton resident Sue Berzins.

Simply Books 7.30pm

Saturday 23 July

Saturday 2 July

Demonstrations of Scottish Country dancing by the Alderley & District Caledonian Society will again take place at this year’s Handforth Paddock Fair. Come and say hello and find out more about our regular dancing and social events. You don’t need a partner and you don’t need to be Scottish! Summer dancing at the Alderley Edge Festival Hall, Tuesdays 8pm to 10pm.

Secretary Catherine Varney 01260 253401

Cheshire Sinfonia - Beautiful Music in Bramhall.

Copland: Suite ‘Appalachian Spring’; Copland: Quiet City; Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op.95 ‘ New World’. Tickets £12, £10 concessions, £3 under 18.

Tickets available in advance from 07967 852986 or on the door.

St Michael’s Parish Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall 7.30 pm

Wednesday 6 July Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm

Wednesday 6 July Poynton Philatelic Society’s last meeting of the season sees our members giving displays to showcase their own collecting interests. This is always an interesting evening, viewing the varied displays which are of good standards, and there is always a story to be told.

The North Room, Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane 7.30pm

Sunday 10 July Transition Wilmslow at the Wilmslow Show. Come along to our stall at the Show and tell us what you think about Lindow Moss and how you would like to see it restored.

Grounds of Wilmslow High School, Holly Road North 11am – 5pm

Tickets £7.50, available online at www.poyntonlive.uk or on 01625 876966 Poynton Legion, Poynton

The Paddock, Handforth 11am-4pm

Wednesday 27 July Wilmslow U3A Peter Ashburner - Wright Marshall antiques United Reform Church schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR 2.30pm

Saturday 30 July Dawn Walk on Lindow Moss. Join Transition Wilmslow for an early morning dawn walk on Lindow Moss.

Booking details on the Transition Wilmslow website www.transitionwilmslow.co.uk or contact transitionwilmslow@gmail.com

Sat 30 & Sun 31 July Grand Re-opening weekend of Bramall Hall. Entry to Hall is by pre-booked ticket only, normal entry prices will apply. These are £4.75 for adults and £3.50 for concessions. Kids Go Free* (*maximum of 2 children under 16 per one paying adult) and free admission for Leisure Key holders.

Tickets are on sale through ticket agency Eventbrite at www.bramallopens.eventbrite.co.uk If people do not have access to Eventbrite, they can call Stockport Tourist Information Centre on 0161 474 4444 who will assist with their booking

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Useful Numbers Alderley Edge Churches Methodist Church

Police (non-emergency) 01625 873407/583337

Methodist Church Office

01625 586713

St Mary’s Church with Birtles

01625 585440

St Philip’s Church (Vicarage)

01625 583249

St Philip’s Parish Office St Pius X Church

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Post Offices Alderley Edge Post Office

01625 599655

01625 581477

Handforth Post Office

01625 522946

01625 582386

Wilmslow Post Office

01625 524036

Wilmslow Churches Methodist Church, Wilmslow

01625 528892

St Ann’s C of E Church

01625 520309

St Bartholomew’s Parish Church

01625 520309

Alderley Edge Schools Alderley Edge Pre-School Playgroup

01625 599300

The Ryleys School

01625 583241 01625 383262

St Chad’s Handforth

01625 532145

Alderley Edge Primary School

St John’s Lindow

01625 583251

Nether Alderley Primary School

01625 583282

St Mary’s Methodist Handforth

01625 528892

Mottram St Andrew Primary

01625 829035

St Teresa’s RC Church

01625 523384

St Benedict’s RC Church

01625 522776

Alderley Edge School for Girls

01625 583028

Wilmslow United Reformed Church

01625 532600

Wilmslow Schools

Quaker Meeting House

07974 997798

Ashdene Primary

Dean Row Unitarian Chapel

01625 403509

Dean Oaks Primary

01625 383333

Gorsey Bank Primary

01625 383020

Doctors/Medical Centres

01625 383232

Alderley Edge Medical Practice

01625 584545

Lacey Green Primary

01625 525157

Wilmslow Health Centre

01625 548555

Lindow Primary

01625 582555

Handforth Health Centre

01625 529421

Kenmore Medical Centre

01625 532244

Hulme Hall Medical Group

0161 426 5844

Fire Service (non-emergency) Wilmslow Fire Station

01625 524066

Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital

01625 421000

NHS Non-Emergency

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Leisure Centres

Pownall Hall School

01625 523141

St Anne’s Fulshaw

01625 523536

St Benedicts Catholic Primary

01625 520207

Styal Primary

01625 383253

Wilmslow Grange Primary

01625 526566

Wilmslow High School

01625 526191

Wilmslow Preparatory School

01625 524246

Travel

Wilmslow Leisure Centre

01625 533789

Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 615602

Libraries

Bus Information

0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport

0161 489 3000

Alderley Edge Library

01625 374030

Handforth Library

01625 378 272

Utilities

Macclesfield Library

01625 615602

Electricity – Power Loss

Wilmslow Library

01625 374060

Gas – Emergency

Local Government E. Cheshire Council Info Services

0300 1235500

Macclesfield Borough Neighbourhood Wardens

0300 125 5020 option 4

Train Information

0800 195 4141 0800 111 999

Water Mains

0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline

0845 988 1188

01625 504791

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Classified Index

HOME SERVICES Diamond Home Support

ACCOUNTANTS Nolan James Chartered Accountants

9

BUILDERS JS Services S.P. Lee & Co Whitehall Builders Ltd

34 22 30

CAR REPAIRS Scratches & Scrapes

22

CARE HOMES The Belvedere

23

MOBILITY 5

ASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing G.P.Green Ltd

38 43

The Coach & Four The Farmers Arms

29 21

Falcon Security

42

SOFT FURNISHINGS 6 44 37 43

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS Mosley Jarman

28

LOFT LADDERS

SECURITY 33

ELECTRICIANS G.P.Green Ltd

44

LANGUAGE COURSES

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

DRIVEWAYS Bluechip Cleaning Solutions

33 10

LAWN CARE

37 42 30

DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

Matt Finish Simplicity Granite

PLUMBING & HEATING

DENTAL CLINICS Trinity House Dental Care

22

KITCHENS

Ability Matters

DELICATESSENS The Cheshire Smokehouse

Brookeswood Architectural Joinery

38 30

DECORATORS Andy Pritchard Spring Decorating Steve White

15

JOINERY

More Than Loft Ladders 16

CLEANING Diamond Home Support Wild About Cleaning

Brook Farm Interiors

Spanish Language Course Open Day 11

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Wilmslow Carpet & Upholstery Care

INTERIOR DESIGN

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions Inside Front

CARE SERVICES Alice Chilton In-Home Care Services

38

Back Cover

The Hemming Room

30

SOLICITORS Slater & Gordon

27

TREE SERVICES Tree Station Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services Ltd

36 30

WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

37

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS The Window Repair Centre

Inside Back

GARAGES GarageTek UK

16

GARAGE DOORS Carrington Doors

37

GUTTERS Bluechip Cleaning Solutions

Tuesday 12 July

28

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