Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Issue 51

Issue 51 August - September 2016

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It’s very British (and quite boring, sorry) to talk about the weather but the last couple of months have been exceptional enough to be worth a mention. Torrential rain caused flooding in Bramhall, Poynton and Wilmslow during a June that turned out to be one of the wettest ever. Outdoor events such as Poynton’s Party in the Park and the Wilmslow Show had to be cancelled. This was a massive blow to the organisers who work tirelessly to make these events happen, as well as being a big disappointment for people who had been looking forward to a great day out. By contrast the last couple of days (as I write) we have been basking in record-breaking temperatures, busily watering the garden and wondering how long it will be before there’s a hosepipe ban!

We really hope you can get out and about and enjoy the rest of our summer. If you want to chill out and relax, whatever the weather, have you tried knitting?

We can’t leave you without saying how delighted we are to bring you Jenny’s new feature. We love it and hope you do too!

Co-Editors Garth Aspinall Claire Hawker

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Cover photo: Anna & Mikey Sharples of The Carter’s Arms

Contents Wilmslow Then & Now

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The Carters Arms

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New Look PizzaExpress

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Explore the Road Less Travelled

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Crossword 14 In Touch

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Diary of a Geeky Knitter

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The Walk

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Sudoku 26 NGS Gardens in Late Summer

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Children’s Activities

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Simply Books Book Club Choice

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Inside Guide

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Puzzle Solutions

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Useful Numbers

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Classified Index

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Wilmslow Then & Now In times when households were entirely dependent on flame for light and heat, fire was a serious concern for our ancestors. Wilmslow’s first fire station was located on Green Lane in the late 19th century and its horse-drawn engine was manned by volunteers. When the alarm was raised, the horses would be uncoupled from their cabs wherever they were in the town, ridden to the fire station, quickly attached to the engine and then raced to the fire.

A new fire station was built at Hawthorn Street on the site of the current police station in 1909 at a cost of £1,389. The council made the curious decision to locate the library within the same building, perhaps in consideration to the large quantities of flammable material they were storing and lending out.

The horse-drawn engine was not replaced by a motorised version until 1924, and the above photograph is likely to date from soon after that.

The current fire station was built in 1964, just a

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by Jon Armstrong Wilmslow Historical Society

short distance away on Altrincham Road, at a cost of £54,000, and was a much more modern facility, with three engine bays, training tower, offices and mess facilities.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection.

Welcome to The Carters Arms Good Friday 2016 was a special day for Anna and Mikey Sharples who became the proud new tenants of The Carters Arms on Chapel Lane.

After a five months’ closure, this popular pub now boasts a fine, contemporary interior, thanks to a £40,000 investment by Enterprise Inns and courtesy of Anna and Mikey, a welcoming ‘new look’ exterior with its new Carters Arms signage and attractive outdoor beer garden.

Anna and Mikey, who have been together for six years, are justifiably excited about their new venture. With their strong retail background and shared passion for customer service, they are perfectly suited to hospitality. Quite simply, it’s what they have always wanted to do.

So what can you, the customer, look forward to?

In short - a great selection of beers, wholesome food, live music and a relaxed atmosphere.

On a fine day, you can chill out in the beer garden and watch the world go by. And by the way, your dog can look forward to a free doggie biscuit. This is quite definitely a dog-friendly pub.

There’s a continually changing choice of cask ales for you to sample and a permanent selection of draughts, including Purity Longton IPA, Orchard Pig Reveller, Heineken, Amstel and Birre Moretti.

The Pieminister Menu offers a great choice of award-winning pies, all at just £6 and is available from 12 midday to 9pm (Mon-Sat) and 7pm on Sundays. You can also enjoy some wonderfully wholesome home-made desserts.

Every other Saturday night there is live music to enjoy and once a month, on Saturdays, there is an ‘Open Mic Night’ when aspiring musicians are invited to come along and play. And every Wednesday, to complete the social scene, there’s Quiz Night. For more information about this wonderful pub, just visit www.cartersarms.co.uk.

Better still, why not pay them a visit?

Uniquely Chic Here at Uniquely Chic Furniture, we sell quality solid pine and oak furniture. We are experts at transforming our furniture, or yours, into handpainted, individual, unique statement pieces.

Our paint finishes can be block colour, distressed, ‘in vogue’ shabby chic, or any finish you want.

You pick your colour and finish and we complete a bespoke service which gives each piece a new lease of life. If you have an inherited piece, or furniture that fits your space, why not have it uplifted in our workroom?

We can offer a quality painting service to update your kitchen cupboards.

We also sell shabby chic home accessories, such as lighting (including chandeliers), mirrors, cushions and gifts. New and returning visitors to our showroom here at Goyt Mill always use the same two phrases….”Aladdin’s Cave” and “Treasure Trove”.

You never know what you will find when you step through the door!

Official stockists of Frenchic eco-friendly chalk paint and accessories.

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Canalside, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple SK6 7HX Tel: 0161 484 5116 or 07785 794308 Email: uniquelychicfurniture@hotmail.co.uk www.uniquelychicfurniture.co.uk Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10-5.30pm Sunday 11-4.30pm Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays) @be_uniquelychic

New Look PizzaExpress After a closure of just 10 days PizzaExpress Wilmslow re-opened its doors in June and what a transformation! The large and airy restaurant has had a complete makeover –with new furniture, timber floor, tiling and lighting. We visited on a busy Thursday lunchtime and were pleasantly surprised by the vibrant atmosphere.

Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The inventor of the modern computer, Alan Turing, lived in Wilmslow and new artwork adorns the restaurant, drawing inspiration from his pioneering work. The art pieces connect his development of theoretical computer science, mathematics and logics with contemporary digital illustrations. Features include acrylic boxes with manipulated text and tape, symbolic of the Turing Machine.

I’ve long been a fan of PizzaExpress so I was more than happy to try out the new-look Wilmslow restaurant, ably assisted by our editorial assistant Jenny. We were presented with a really extensive menu, including some recent new additions such as a Hawaiian pizza, and Leggera Superfood Salad.

Jenny stuck with a tried and tested PizzaExpress classic to start - dough balls served with garlic butter. I branched out a little and went for the Classic Italian Antipasto, a selection of Italian

meats with olives, marinated aubergine, roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, sweet Peppadew peppers, three dips and dough slices baked with Gran Milano cheese. It was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious – plenty to share between two, particularly with the prospect of a main course to follow!

There is now a vast choice of main courses including a range of pizzas all available on either the classic or Romana base, a stretched, thinner crispier dough, taking its cue specifically from Rome. There are several pasta dishes and salads too – if you’re counting calories look out for the Leggera dishes - lighter versions of some of the classics. I love risotto and hadn’t seen that in PizzaExpress before so that helped me to decide on my main course. Risotto Fresco – oak roasted peppered salmon in a creamy white wine risotto. This was also presented very well and was packed with flavour. Jenny chose Leggera Padana, a pizza with goat’s cheese, caramelised onion, spinach, red onion, tomato and garlic oil, also delicious.

And finally – we really didn’t have room for dessert but when choosing coffee we noticed the Dolcetti, mini desserts served with a tea or coffee, just a couple of bites of something sweet. I chose Caffe Reale, figs in a spiced syrup with mascarpone with my coffee, Jenny chose Chocolate Brownie topped with fresh strawberry also with coffee. Both proved to be the perfect end to a delicious meal.

Well done PizzaExpress Wilmslow and thank you – we would highly recommend a visit.

PizzaExpress, 26 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1PL. Tel. 01625 540055.

by Claire Hawker

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Explore the road less travelled…

Have you ever imagined learning the secrets to making tapas dishes such as classic Gazpacho, marinated olives and Spanish omelette from a local expert in Spain? Perhaps you dream of tasting locally made wines and sherries, or trying your hand at a spot of truffle hunting in Italy?

Or do you relish the chance to explore the back roads of some of France’s most picturesque towns and villages?

Imagine being able to do all this and more with the help of a knowledgeable, experienced tour guide who can turn an exciting getaway into something truly extraordinary. Someone who can tell you the stories and secrets behind stately homes as you wander the corridors, show you the perfect position to see the sun set over a city skyline or pointing you towards the exact patch of coastline where you can try oysters, straight off the boat.

Travelling as part of a small group tour can provide you with all this and more – and if you choose to take a trip with Travel by Design’s preferred partner, Back-Roads Touring, you get all this from the comfort of a luxury mini-coach that

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by Kristina Hulme www.travelbydesigngroup.com

allows you to really get off the beaten track and onto the back roads.

Forget about tales of long, tiring touring days that typically start early and finish late, we rarely leave our accommodation before 8.30am – in fact most days begin around 9am. Our itineraries are thoughtfully planned to avoid cramming too much into a day. We prefer to make our discoveries at a more leisurely pace with time to socialise with the tour leader and appreciate the local settings or delve deeper into attractions on your own. Sometimes you will have an afternoon – or even a day – at your own pace and we promise that we keep long drives to a minimum.

Small group touring also has other benefits.

Smaller groups (maximum of 18) allow tour leaders to offer a more personalised experience with more attention to the interests of individuals and flexible touring days. Smaller groups also mean a less obtrusive style of touring that allows us to stay in more intimate, boutique hotels and eat at local restaurants oozing local charm and character. From rustic rural retreats to old country estates, traditional inns to grand castle-hotels, every style of accommodation is in

Travel keeping with its surrounds. Some are chosen for their tantalising history, others for their location or superb service. Whether you stay in a Scottish castle, French chateau, Spanish palace or an Italian villa, you’ll be sure that each one will bring more authenticity to the itinerary.

Sampling local cuisine is an integral part of experiencing the culture – not to mention one of life’s pleasures. We include authentic culinary experiences which are locally sourced. Whether you’re dining in Rick Stein’s signature Seafood Restaurant in Cornwall, at a local farm in Puglia, or sampling tapas in a chef’s living room in Seville – you will find that all of our included meals are at local hand-picked establishments.

And, wherever we dine we’ll always offer a choice of meal as well.

At Back-Roads Touring, we’ve spent over 25 years creating these kinds of small group tours.

So we know that the best kind of adventure is one that introduces you to immersive experiences and sights that last a lifetime –as well as give you the time and space to explore.

So what are you waiting for? Explore the road less travelled – book your small group tour of Europe today. Contact Travel by Design on 01625 584195 or call in at 28 London Road, Alderley Edge.

Quick Crossword

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1. Fe (4) 2. Anil (6) 3. Deliberator (7) 4. Zeros (5) 5. Chemical Compound (6) 6. Bandage (8) 11. Commenda on (8) 13. Feet of Water Fowl (3-4) 15. Assistant to Clergy (6) 17. Dignitary (6) 18. Seaweed (5) 21. Close (4)

Solution on page 42.

In Touch Your Community Noticeboard THE ALDERLEY EDGE VILLAGE SHOW The annual Allotments Society Show has a new venue this year, moving from the Girls’ School to the new-look Festival Hall.

There are lots of fun new classes within flowers, fruit and vegetables, domestic crafts, photography and cookery.

Anyone can enter and we particularly encourage entries from children.

The fun starts at 12 noon, with awards and trophies presented at 3.30pm and the Raffle Prize Draw at 4pm. Copies of a programme with entry form can be found in the Alderley Edge library and other shops and businesses in the village.

housing, employment, transport, the town centre, leisure, health, education and the natural environment. To find out these preliminary views, the Neighbourhood Planning group will be delivering questionnaires to your home, as well as offering the opportunity to give your feedback through an online survey.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your views heard – look out for the questionnaire, speak to the volunteers at local events and check out the information and online survey at www. wilmslowneighbourhoodplan.org.uk

THE LAURENCE SINGERS Can you sing? We are looking for good singers to increase our friendly, mixed voice choir of 30 people. If you have a background in singing and enjoy everything from Bach to The Beatles, we could be just the choir for you. Try us out by coming along to one of our Wednesday rehearsals from 7.45pm to 10pm at: Swann Lane United Reformed Church, 67 Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport SK8 7HU Email: enquiries@thelaurencesingers.org.uk or call our Musical Director, Cliff Crewe 01625 527204 www.thelaurencesingers.org.uk

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF WILMSLOW Do you want to have a say on what the future of Wilmslow looks like for the next 15 years? If your answer is yes and you’re interested to be part of influencing what the town has to offer future generations, you’ve got the ideal opportunity through engagement with the Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan.

Over the next year, a group of local volunteers will be engaging with Wilmslow residents, businesses, employees and community groups to find out what you think your town needs to continue to be a great place to live, work and visit.

You can express your views on the things you think are most important to the town including

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CHESHIRE COMMUNITY CHOIR NEW TERM Cheshire Community Choirs has been singing its way through the local villages now for six years - the ethos has always been to enjoy singing in a warm and friendly environment without any pressure. As most of our members have never sung before we don’t hold auditions and only sing publicly at informal events. Our Autumn term starts w/c Tuesday 13 September. Come along and see if you enjoy what we do!

All choirs are held over three 12 week terms.

Alderley Choir meets on a Tuesday from 2pm to 3.30pm at Alderley Methodist church and Wilmslow Choir meets on a Wednesday from 2pm to 3.30pm at Wilmslow Methodist church.

All members can attend as many sessions as they wish as they all learn the same material each term. If you need any specific information please go to our website where you will find all the information you need. Come along, have fun and make new friends! Contact Kate on Tel: 07794 050591 www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com cheshirecommunitychoirs@gmail.com

A LONG TRADITION OF MUSIC MAKING The Alderley Edge Orchestra was formed in 1922 and apart from a short break during the war years has delighted audiences with its regular concerts ever since. In its early days it had a strong association with the Alderley Edge Music Festival and in recent years has reforged these links. There was a spectacular Gala concert in June 2015, featuring star performers from the Festival and more events are planned soon.

Over the years, the orchestra has played with many talented local musicians. Perhaps the most notable occasion was in 2002 when the 12 year old Jennifer Pike played the Mendelssohn violin concerto with the orchestra, going on to win the BBC Young Musician of the year two weeks later.

This association with young local talent is to be continued in the next season, with violinist Emma Rushworth joining the orchestra to play the Beethoven Violin Concerto in D. Emma, a former

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winner of the Alderley Edge Music Festival, was leader of the Halle Youth Orchestra and currently studies at the RNCM. The 2016-2017 season promises to be an exhilarating time with guest conductors Edmon Levon, Richard Howarth and Juan Ortuno for its November, March and May concerts. The repertoire includes favourites such as RimskyKorsakov’s Scheherezade, Ravel’s Bolero and Prokoviev’s Peter and the Wolf.

Please visit the orchestra website for full details of forthcoming concerts and workshops and if you think you would like to play with the orchestra, do go to the website or phone 01925 756390 or 07815 601447 for more information. aeorchestra.org.uk

KNIT & NATTER We hold a knit and natter session every Wednesday at The Unico Lounge Grove Street Wilmslow, 9.30 to 12 noon. Everyone is welcome whether you can already knit or would like to learn, there’s always someone who can help. We are a friendly group who possibly do more nattering than knitting! Just come along and join us.

WILMSLOW GUILD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Do you enjoy the countryside? Do you wish that you knew a little more about plant, animals and fungi? Why not join other enthusiasts as a member of the Wilmslow Guild’s Natural History Society? During the winter expert speakers deliver illustrated talks on a range of natural history topics and, during the summer there is a programme of field trips. Come as a guest to our first meeting to see if you are interested in joining.

Indoor meetings for 2016/17: 29 Sep – Wildlife of Cheshire’s Peaks, Plains and Coasts; David Tolliday 13 Oct – Fascinating Fungi; Jeanette Maddy 10 Nov – Shropshire Wildlife; Jim Almond 8 Dec – Christmas Social with members’ presentations and traditional quiz

19 Jan – A Ranger’s work at Tegg’s Nose; Martin James 16 Feb – Switzerland: Landscape and Flora; Roy Beacham 23 Mar – AGM (brief) followed by Penguins and Proteas; Judith Lovelady 27 Apr – Confessions of a Lunatic; Dr. Kevin Briggs We meet every month on a Thursday, at the Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow SK9 5HD 7.30-9.30pm. Contact David Warner on 01625 874387 or visit www.wilmslowguild.org for more information.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Dancing is a great way of staying fit both physically and mentally. Angela Rippon recently showed this on the BBC programme “How to Stay Young.” At the Alderley & District Caledonian Society we mix Scottish Country Dancing in a friendly supportive group with other social events. We dance at Alderley Edge Festival Hall from 7.45pm to 10.15pm on Wednesday evenings, commencing 7 September. All dances are walked through with a qualified teacher and the first half hour of the programme concentrates on basic steps, especially for beginners. All welcome. You don’t need a partner or to be Scottish! £3 per session, first week free.

To find our more contact ADCS Secretary Catherine Varney 01260 253401

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC EXTEND Movement to Music class is held at Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow, on Thursday afternoon 2pm to 3.30pm. Mostly seated exercise with some stand and balance included. After one hour’s exercise we have refreshments and chat. This is a particularly friendly class. We have been meeting over 10 years and always love to welcome new faces.

The cost of each class is £3.50 and 20p for refreshments. Any further information please contact Angela 07790 291648.

KNUTSFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL As ever a great line-up of speakers awaits Festival-goers at the annual Knutsford Literature Festival which runs from 7 to 16 October.

Inaugurated as a one-off literary event for the Millennium, it is now in its 17th year and a highlight of Cheshire’s autumn season.

Prize-winning biographer, Frances Wilson will start the Festival with a fascinating insight into Manchester-born Thomas De Quincey, perhaps the most famous drug-addict in literature and last of the Romantics. Anne Sebba will explore how the women of Paris lived, loved and died in 1940’s France, while Nick Holland considers the work of Anne Bronte, seen by some as perhaps the most revolutionary of the Bronte sisters.

Adam Sisman will lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the master of the spy novel, David Cornwell, the complex and elusive man behind the John Le Carre pseudonym, while, in a special event on Friday 14 October, journalist, best-selling author and TV and radio presenter, John Suchet, will introduce his book “The Last Waltz: The Strauss Dynasty and Vienna”, in which he sets the saga of the Strauss family (and their waltzes!) against the background of the fall of the Hapsburg empire.

Nick Crane , the international explorer and copresenter of BBC TV’s highly successful “Coast” series , will close the festival with a thoughtprovoking journey through the 12000 year history of the British Landscape.

There will be opportunities for book-signing after each event and light refreshments will be available. Most tickets £5. For full details of events, venues, tickets and how to book see the Festival programme available from 1 September at local branches of Waterstones and in local libraries or at www.knutsfordlitfest.org Continued over...

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THE ALDERLEY EDGE PARTNERSHIP The Partnership is a small group of 14 local people set up earlier this year. The aim is to do as much as possible to make the village an attractive place to be, for which we need local resident’s support and to help at events such as the May Fair, Christmas Lights Switch On and with other initiatives such as litter picking.

The Partnership decided they would like to enter Alderley Edge for Britain in Bloom this year. Our entry was accepted and the judges will be visiting Alderley Edge on 29 July.

We have also formed a Friends of Alderley Edge Railway Station. We applied for a grant from Cheshire East Community Fund to help us make our station a welcoming and attractive place to great visitors to the village and our application was successful.

For more information about the partnership and if you would like to get involved contact Christine Munro christinemunro1@yahoo.co.uk

WILMSLOW GUILD BIRD WATCHING GROUP We are an enthusiastic bird watching group based at Wilmslow Guild on Bourne Street, Wilmslow.

Little or no knowledge of birding is required as our established members will be more than happy to help you. We welcome new members; our first indoor meeting is Friday 23 September at 7.30pm at the Guild. To find out more about the group and what’s on offer visit www.wgbwcopy.wikidot.com/wgbg

HEADTEACHER RETIRES Headteacher Sheila Marsh and her husband Phil, who was Head of Music, have retired after 29 years combined service at Lady Barn House School. Both say working and living together has not been an issue and they will develop further their creative partnership in a working retirement.

Sheila and Phil, plan to work on and publish all the original scores and lyrics Sheila has composed over the last 25 years for a string of

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children’s musicals, whilst also developing their own musical, artistic and literary talents.

Lady Barn House School Chair of Governors Peter Ward said “Lady Barn House School has continued to flourish under Sheila’s constructive and compassionate leadership and with her husband Phil’s support and expertise wonderful music has been at the heart of our community.”

THURSDAY GROUP We are a Mature Singles Social group and meet every Thursday at the Bulls Head pub in Handforth. We were founded over 30 years ago and have more than 200 members. As a group the members organise events that include hikes twice a week, dancing, dinners and pub nights, bridge, and holidays. We have been hiking in Southern Spain, skiing in Austria, sailing in Croatia, held weekends in Wales, IoM and various other UK locations. Whilst we are ‘mature’ we are aiming to attract a slightly younger membership to ensure the continuation of the group and bring new ideas at the same time.

We also hold a New Members Evening on the first Thursday of every month, at the Bulls Head, meeting from 8pm. Contact the membership secretary, John Reeder, for more information on 07760226014 www.thursdaygroup.co.uk

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Diary of a geeky knitter About me Hi, I’m Jenny and I work here at Inside Magazines with Garth and Claire. When I’m not working, I love to knit, crochet and sew (soft crafts). Why ‘the geeky knitter’ you ask? I am, what you might call, a ‘nerd’ – I watch superhero films, read fantasy and science fiction novels, and even attend comic conventions around the country.

I enthusiastically talk (and even knit/crochet) about my geeky interests, and combine all of my hobbies together on my blog called ‘the geeky knitter’.

But not everything I make has to be geeky. I have a great passion for all soft crafts, and would like to bring a snippet of this to the magazine. Each issue I will write about something different; reviews of patterns, interesting crafty news and maybe even answer some questions that you might have.

Why I love to knit I make no secret of the fact that I LOVE knitting. If I could I would spend every minute of every day knitting, and thinking about knitting, and looking at knitting patterns. Perhaps I would break for a slice of cake. As it is, I must settle with evenings and weekends devoted to knitting (and cake). For me it is the best way to spend time for dozens of reasons, though two stand out in particular; the relaxing nature, and feeling productive and creative.

Recently scientists at the University of Cambridge have said that anxiety should be given more attention in mental health research as it is more common than we think. This comes on the back of a greater social awareness and understanding of mental health issues.

The calming and relaxing effect of knitting has long been identified by many surveys and studies (any number of which you can find online). I find that knitting calms and destresses me after a long day, both physically and emotionally. The simple, repetitive action is very soothing and can be picked up while watching TV or chatting with friends. There is also something very comforting about the feel of knitting and the texture of worked yarn. Though by no means a ‘cure’, knitting and other crafts can help improve your mental health and take your mind off the stresses of daily life.

Just a shame that it doesn’t burn more calories!

Feeling productive is also a big factor in my enthusiasm for knitting. To spend my leisure time doing something I love and to have a finished object at the end, showing the time and effort I’ve put in, is such a wonderful sensation. Whether I am keeping the item for myself, giving it as a gift or selling it, I never feel like time knitting is wasted! With this comes the feeling of being creative which I adore, perfectly summed up by this quote from one of my favourite bloggers - “The more I make, do and learn, the more creativity I have.”

(Kat Goldin, ‘Slugs on the Refrigerator’)

Next time Why do you love to knit or crochet? Do you have any knitting, crochet or sewing questions?

Email them or other thoughts to me at jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com – I love to speak with other crafty people and interesting topics could come up in the magazine next time. www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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The Walk - Padley Gorge, Higger Tor and the Derwent Valley Distance: 8miles with easy to moderate climbs Starting point: Small lay-by on the left just before Leadmill Bridge on the B6001 half a mile SSE from Hathersage; if this is full, you could start from the Plough Inn car park just past there, but seek permission from the landlord. The food and drinks here after your walk are delightful.

Maps: OS Peak District series 1:50000, the Dark Peak Explorer OL1and the White Peak Explorer OL24 Walk a short way back from the lay-by and take the first track to the right, running alongside the left bank of the River Derwent and heading east.

Stay on this track as far as the gate and footpath sign on the right. From here walk through the field and then along the river path, which can be muddy at times. Eventually, this path divides (241795) at the sign up to Grindleford Station and the left path is often very muddy, so take the middle route.

After a short distance, the two paths merge as you head up a gradual climb through the woods, and then a slightly steeper section up to a gate in a wall. Beyond the gate there is a good drinks stop with rocky seats to enjoy views down the scenic Derwent Valley south.

Leave here passing over the railway bridge, and then bear right across a grassy pathway until you reach a wider track. Bear right along this past houses and an old chapel. Before dropping

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by Barry Wilson Marple District Rambling Club

down towards Grindleford Station, look out for sharp turn left up a wide and steep access road between some lovely houses. At the top, go through the gate and begin a rocky ascent which stays above the gorge. Keep heading up and then along an undulating pathway of Gritstone slabs through this delightful conservation woodland section with the river deep in the gorge below; the rapids and small waterfalls are spectacular after a rainy spell. Ignore any signs to the left and after one mile you go through a gate at the top of the gorge and out into open countryside with views of our ultimate destination of Higger Tor to the north. This is a lovely resting point with rocks to sit on close to the stream by a wooden bridge; it is a very popular paddling and picnic spot for families during a busy holiday period.

From here, keep to the left of the river along a level pathway for about 100 yards then take the obvious well walked path to the left and follow a fascinating but narrow man-made gully which heads upwards towards Surprise View car park (249801). This deep pathway or former packhorse trail reaches the busy A6187 through a gateway. Cross here with care and then turn left to the main car park on a pathway set back from the road. Sometimes there is an ice cream van in the car park! Ahead of you, the views westward are the stunning surprises. If you also look east, you can pick out Longshaw Hall in woodland.

This was used as a First World War hospital and now has a small cafe and shop, and car parks for

other walks from the Longshaw Estate, well worth a visit sometime.

At the car park payment point, turn right and pass through the wooden gate. This leads up, over and between large Gritstone slabs which wind up to an amazing Gritstone tor. Follow the path round this prominent feature and head north to reach Over Owler Tor. Take care descending this high point on any one of the rocky paths down. From here you can see the higher rocky Higger Tor ahead and to the north east, the lower rocky Carl Wark, a site of an ancient settlement. Keep on this well trodden pathway towards the obvious climbing route on the left of Higger Tor; this is an easy ascent taking you round the left edge to reach the summit.

On a windy day, there are plenty of rocks or gullies in which to take shelter and enjoy a well earned lunch break. There are stunning panoramic views towards Stanage Edge, Kinder and Mam Tor to the north and west, or east to Burbage Rocks and south to Froggatt Edge and the Derwent Valley cutting its wooded route towards Chatsworth.

From Higger Tor, head off north along the summit path, then downhill to the minor road (256823).

Cross the road and beyond the fencing bear left and head across the moorland before going steeply downhill towards Hathersage. Take care on this descent before going through two wooden gates on to a wider track. As it bears right at the foot of this route, turn left at the fingerpost towards Mitchell Field (247817). Keep to the left of this house and beyond it, and then look out

for a signpost right, crossing a grassy area into a small wood, across a small stream and up to a stile into fields. Bear slightly right towards the next wall stile and then up the gentle slope along the path to Scraperlow, a lovely house with large lawns and an interesting pub lamp over its side door. Follow their drive to the left of the lawns, through an automatic gate and eventually keep straight on where their drive bears left. (NB. The owners have been trying to alter this route around their land and it may now be completed, but it should still be easy to reach the next section) Keeping close to the wall on your right, the path soon drops down through a delightful wooded walk. In May, this woodland has a carpet of bluebells, punctuated by beds of white flowers.

This path leads down to a wider track behind large houses before reaching the A6187 again.

Cross over the main road, and then walk up the footpath to the left for 50 yards. Turn right by a tree and head down the steep signposted path, going down some steps at the bottom before following the narrow path behind houses and gardens. Turn left on to the minor road down to the B6001 near to Hathersage station road.

Go straight across the road, walking under the railway bridge, until you reach a field gate in front of the grounds of Nether Hall. Turn left taking the sign-posted path as far as Leadmill Bridge and back to your starting point across the main road.

This walk has been contributed by the Marple and District Rambling Club which organises up to 30 walks of all levels and distances each month, going out every Thursday and Sunday. To join, please phone either Sue Gilmore, 0161 427 1471, or Deidre Nolan, 0161 427 7794. To see copies of the programme, visit www.marple-uk/ community/rambling.htm

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NGS Gardens to Visit - Late Summer to Early Autumn What a summer! Frequent deluges with sunny intervals must have tried the patience of many of the owners who kindly open their gardens for the National Gardens Scheme. Fortunately, gardeners – and visitors – are hardy folk: cancellations have been very few indeed and attendances have held up well throughout the season.

As many readers already know, our garden owners kindly open their garden gates to the public on specified days and, by arrangement, to groups. The money raised from admissions, plant sales and the much-appreciated teas and cakes enables the NGS to be the largest donor to several well-known charities, including McMillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and Hospice UK as well as “guest charities” which for 2016 are the Muscular Sclerosis Society and Horatio’s Garden which helps in the rehabilitation of spinal injury patients.

By way of historical background: the NGS was founded in 1927 to support and train district nurses. To raise money for this good cause, individuals were asked to open up their gardens for ‘a shilling a head’. This was a huge success and led directly to the NGS that we know today. Next year will be our 90th anniversary and we have decided to celebrate this in festival style. Our annual Garden Festival, normally a two-day event, will be brought forward by a week to the Whitsun May Bank Holiday which next year will be 28, 29 and 30 May, being the precise anniversary of when the first gardens opened in 1927 – giving us three days of celebrations. Nearer the time, look out for local garden events and join the celebrations.

Back to this year: although we are approaching the end of the season, we still have a busy schedule for August and September with 22 open garden days and four fabulous gardens that are new to the NGS - and probably to you, too!

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5 Cobbs Lane

Here are the new gardens: 5 Cobbs Lane (Hough, nr Crewe, CW2 5JN) A wildlife-friendly 2/3 acre garden with island beds, wide cottage-style herbaceous borders with bark paths running through for access.

A wide variety of hardy and unusual perennials, shrubs, grasses and trees, with places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is a water feature running to a small pond; Open: Wednesday 3 August (11am - 5pm).

Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas.

The Birches

Clover Bank Organic Farm (North Rode, nr Congleton, CW12 2NX) This ‘must see’ garden complements a stunning modern house above a large pond with surrounding plantings of roses, dahlias, herbaceous, raised vegetable beds, marginal and wetland planting. Woodland, soft fruit and fruit trees and large wild flower areas. Spectacular views to Pennines.

Open: Saturday 6 August, Sunday 7 August (11am - 4pm). Admission £5, children free. Tea.

The Birches (Mollington, nr Chester, CH1 6LG) Half an acre of gardens comprising: Front ‘night garden’ of pale/white herbaceous/ mixed planting. Rear garden split into four areas: Koi and wildlife pond with herbaceous planting; Grasses/shrubs and fernery; Orchard and meadow with hens; vegetables and fruit trees and wildlife stream.

Open: Saturday 13 August, Sunday 14 August (10am - 6pm). Admission £3.50, child £2.

Home-made teas: traditional cakes and modern cupcakes.

Winterbottom House (Mere, nr Knutsford, WA16 0QQ) A large garden developed over many years with two distinct areas. One mainly trees, grasses and woodland with a natural koi pond leading to a vegetable garden and greenhouse. The other, more formal, area has lots of herbaceous borders and shrubs to give year-round interest. This includes a period summer house, ornamental stream and extensive lawns with plenty of seating areas.

Open: Sunday 14 August (1 - 5pm). Admission £5, children free. Home-made teas.

Getting more information For more detailed information about NGS gardens throughout England and Wales, as well as arrangements for group visits and special events, please go to the main NGS website www.ngs.org.uk. Our “Cheshire and Wirral Gardens 2016” booklet is available from libraries or larger garden centres.

Do you have an interesting garden? If you live in Cheshire or Wirral and have a garden that you think could be part of the NGS, please get in touch with our County Organiser, John Hinde on 0151 353 0032.

Best to call soon, before the flowers start to fade!

by Graham Beech www.ngs.org.uk

Park House Georgian B & B Recommends

The White Bull Country Inn Over the last few years, countless readers of INSIDE Magazines have enjoyed wonderful overnight stays at Park House B & B and, of course, fantastic food at nearby La Locanda Restaurant .

Now we are also delighted to recommend to our guests the newly refurbished White Bull Country Inn and Restaurant and great Special Offers that you can enjoy on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Stay at Park House any Wednesday night for special B & B price of £70 and stroll across to the White Bull to enjoy Steak and Chips for two with a bottle of wine - just £25 in total. Stay at Park House any Thursday night for a special

B & B price of £70 and enjoy Fish and Chips for two with a bottle of wine at The White Bull - just £20 in total.

Of course, we are still offering the very popular Luxury Gourmet Break in conjunction with Award Winning La Locanda Italian Restaurant.

Hope to see you soon.

Mary and Howard

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

Sunday

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.

Simply Books Book Club Choice In the last year or two there has been an increasing number of what have come to be described as ‘literary thrillers’ – novels written with the pace and tension of a ‘detective’ story but with a bit more heft than a popular ‘who-dunnit’. This month I’ve chose two of my favourites from this genre.

The Snow Kimono by Mark Henshaw has an intriguing opening: two days after Inspector of Police Auguste Jovert receives a letter from a woman who claims to be his daughter, he returns to his Paris apartment to find a stranger waiting at his door. That stranger is Japanese professor of law Tadashi Omura. What brings him to Jovert is not clear – but when he begins to tell the story of his own lost daughter a spell is cast which draws us in to a novel full of delicate detail and subtle detection. This is a very atmospheric book – moving from Paris to Japan and back again – and has the charm of a carefully constructed puzzle that keeps you guessing to the final chapter (with more than a few twists and turns on the way). Aside from the compelling storyline itself this is also a book about love and loss and the inescapability of the past – a novel of detection, a thriller of the intellect.

By way of contrast Owen Sheers’ new novel I Saw A Man is set in North London. Following the sudden loss of his wife Michael Turner moves to London to try and start again. Living alone on a quiet street overlooking Hampstead Heath he is befriended by (and soon forms a close bond with) the Nelson family next door, Josh, Samantha and their two young daughters. So far so good… but then a devastating incident changes all their lives and Michael finds himself bearing the burden of grief and a terrible secret.

Moving back and forth from the present to the various ‘pasts’ which have brought each character to their present threshold this is a very stylish thriller – clever, classy and seemingly always one step ahead of the reader. A real treat.

And for the children I’ve chosen the winner of this year’s Simply Books Book Factor Competition: I Will Love You Anyway by Chloe and Mick Inkpen. Dog is very badly behaved - he destroys everything, chases cars and won’t stop running away! But when he finds himself lost and alone there is one person he can count on. A poignant and funny story from the celebrated creators of Kipper and Wibbly Pig – a picture book to be treasured and one which was voted their favourite by over a thousand children in our eight local Book Factor schools!

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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Canine Companions I have heard that there are benefits to being a pet owner, particularly relating to dogs, but now there’s real evidence, and the claims that are made are significant, especially for older people.

Researchers at the University of Missouri have determined that older adults (60 plus) who are pet owners benefit in a number of ways from their canine companions. Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine explained “Our study explored the associations between dog ownership and pet bonding with walking behaviour and health outcomes in older adults” The study found that those with higher degrees of pet bonding would see greater benefits. It concluded that dog walking can be associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits and more frequent and vigorous exercise. I can’t say it comes as too much of a surprise to hear that walking the dog results in a lower body mass index, you

would expect this to be the case with regular and “vigorous” exercise. It’s the other benefits that hold the most interest for me and the positive impact they have. Owning a dog comes with responsibility, it requires routine and importantly it gives us a purpose. Taking the dog for a walk means more opportunity for social engagement, people are more likely to stop and chat especially other dog owners. The companionship that comes with dog ownership can stave off feelings of isolation and loneliness. Personally I am more of a cat person but besides taking a cat for a walk all the other benefits still apply.

Karen Perry, Founder alice chilton In-Home Care Services Limited www.alicechilton.com

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Inside Guide Wednesday 3 August Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. 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 2pm

Thursday 4 August Thursday Group New Members Evening – we are a ‘mature singles group’ that meet every Thursday, and once a month we hold our new members evening.

Visit www.thursdaygroup.co.uk for more information

A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during August & September Wednesday 24 August Wilmslow U3A. Wildlife in Summer/Autumn – speaker David Taylor United Reformed Church schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

Friday 26 August Simply Cinema presents THE EYE IN THE SKY (15) An edge-of-your-seat political thriller starring Helen Mirren.

Tickets £7, to book call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist Church, doors 6.30 for 7pm screening

Bulls Head, Handforth 8pm

Sat 27 to Mon 29 August

Wednesday 17 August

Beer Festival at The Carters Arms- 9 Cask Ales, Live Local Music, Award winning pies. All welcome including the dog! Visit www.cartersarms.co.uk or call 01625 525111 for more information

Coffee and Conversation, join Andrew for half-an-hour of lively conversation about books in the news. Hear what’s happening in the shop and pick up suggestions for a few ‘good reads’! Price: £2.50 (towards your coffee and homemade cake!)

Simply Books 11am

Wednesday 17 August Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. 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 2pm

Tuesday 23 August Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire, ‘Cheshire Dialect and Proverbs’ by Tom Hughes. Discover the old vocabulary from Cheshire along with some traditional sayings and even some intriguing insults. 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

The Carters Arms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow

Tuesday 30 August Caffe e Conversazione, If you speak Italian, are interested in learning it, or simply love all things Italian, join us for informal conversation, coffee and cake with local Italian teacher Giulia Shepherd. £5 including coffee and cake. Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

Wednesday 31 August Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. 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. £2.00 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road 2pm

Thursday 8 September Macclesfield Decorative and Fine Arts Society new season - lecture on Thomas Moran, a Bolton artist and the Turner of the American West. Guests welcome - pay £7 at the door. For further information visit our website at macclesfielddfas.org.uk or telephone 01625 828852.

Later in the season we will have a visit to Bolton.

The Old Sunday School (2nd floor), Roe Street, Macclesfield 1.50 for 2pm start

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Saturday 10 September

Wednesday 21 September

Local artist June Bevan has a retrospective exhibition entitled “A Lifetime of Painting”. Her Artist’s Opening Reception is between 2pm and 4 pm and the exhibition will be open until 15 October. Gallery opening times Tuesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5 pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Coffee and Conversation - join Andrew for half-an-hour of lively conversation about books in the news. Hear what’s happening in the shop and pick up suggestions for a few ‘good reads’! Price £2.50 (towards your coffee and homemade cake!)

Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport

Thursday 22 September

Saturday 10 September

E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘A Patient Patient’ Speaker Janet Lamb

Annual Prestbury Village Show. Tea and homemade cakes, Produce stall, Raffle.

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

Look out for schedules detailing entry classes in Prestbury shops Ring Mary Hindle on 01625827700 for further information

Friday 23 September

Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow 2 - 4pm

Wilmslow Guild Bird Watching Group, first indoor meeting. See IN Touch for more details.

Tuesday 13 September

Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street 7.30pm

E Cheshire National Trust Lecture – ‘Mary Queen of Scots Part 2’ Speaker George Ecclestone

Tuesday 27 September

St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 2pm

Wednesday 14 September Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. 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 2pm

Wednesday 14 September Wilmslow Historical Society’s Autumn season opens with Shirley Dowson giving a lively talk on “The Mitford Girls”. She details their fascinating lives up to and including the Second World War. Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included. Tel 01625 529178 St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lance, Cliff Road, Wilmslow 7.15pm

Saturday 17 September ‘The Other Side of the Moss’: a walk across to Mobberley introducing you to the unique flora of the extraordinary landscape that is Lindow Moss. Learn more about the archaeological and ecological heritage that is on our doorstep. Transition Wilmslow invites you to this free event, starting off from the Plough & Flail at 10am finishing at 1pm.

For more information and to register see bit.ly/1YbA57b

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Simply Books 11am

Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire, Short AGM followed by ‘Any Questions?

Research Session.’ Bring your family history problems to the meeting and we’ll try to solve them. 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

Tuesday 27 September Caffe e Conversazione, If you speak Italian, are interested in learning it, or simply love all things Italian, join us for informal conversation, coffee and cake with local Italian teacher Giulia Shepherd. £5 including coffee and cake.

Simply Books, Bramhall 11am

Wednesday 28 September Simply Books presents CHURCHES: AN ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE. Join us for a fascinating evening with architectural expert Simon Bradley introducing his Pevsner Guide to church architecture.

Tickets £5 (towards a signed/dedicated copy of Simon’s book). To book, call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Wednesday 28 September Craft and Chatter. A fortnightly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. 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 2pm

Wednesday 28 September Wilmslow U3A - Rebecca Done - musical talk United Reformed Church schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

Thursday 29 September Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society. Wildlife of Cheshire’s Peaks, Plains and Coasts, buy David Tolliday.

A local naturalist’s knowledge of our county. Visitors welcome £4. Further information from the Chairman – David Warner 01625 874387 Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.30pm

Friday 30 September Simply Cinema presents LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP (U) A witty adaptation of Jane Austen’s novella starring Kate Beckinsale as a widow whose waning finances threaten her status and lifestyle. Tickets £7, to book call 0161 439 1436 email events@simplybooks.info or book online at www.simplybooks.info Centrepoint, Bramhall Methodist Church doors 6.30 for 7pm screening

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Useful Numbers Alderley Edge Churches Methodist Church

Police (non-emergency) 01625 873407/583337

Methodist Church Office

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Kenmore Medical Centre

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Classified Index ADULT EDUCATION The Cheadle College Wilmslow Guild

HEALTH AND FITNESS Inside Front

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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F.T.W Services

ART Portraits by Jane

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Park House B & B

JS Services

34

Brook Farm Interiors

S.P. Lee & Co

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KENNELS

Whitehall Builders Ltd

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Studholme Kennels & Cattery

BUILDING SOCIETIES

Scratches & Scrapes

21 36 21

CLEANING Wild About Cleaning

37

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LOFT LADDERS

ASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing

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G.P.Green Ltd

33

The Carters Arms

Steve White

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SECURITY Falcon Security

DENTAL CLINICS 5 26

ELECTRICIANS

42 37

TREE SERVICES LTS Treework

22 30 29

G.P.Green Ltd

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Tree Station

Maddocks

41

Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services Ltd

WINDOW CLEANING

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTS Back Cover

Cavendish Window Cleaning

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WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS

FURNITURE 8

GARAGE DOORS Carrington Doors

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SOFT FURNISHINGS The Hemming Room

DRAINAGE

Uniquely Chic

6

PLUMBING & HEATING

41

Mosley Jarman

30

MOBILITY

Philip Unsworth

Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

13

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

DECORATORS

Trinity House Dental Care

15

Simplicity Granite

Ability Matters

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Wilmslow Carpet & Upholstery Care

31

Matt Finish

More Than Loft Ladders

CARE SERVICES Alice Chilton In-Home Care Services

21

KITCHENS 27

CAR REPAIRS

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Trusted Man with Van

INTERIOR DESIGN

BUILDERS

Vernon Building Society

38

HOTELS

BEDS The Bed and Mattress Shop

29

HOME SERVICES

AUDIO VISUAL Maddocks

Jules Hardman Pilates

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The Window Repair Centre

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