Inside Wilmslow & Alderley Edge Issue 69

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inside wilmslow & alderley edge It’s July already, halfway through the year and a great time to take stock and set some goals for the next six months! 2019 is an exciting year for me – one daughter is getting married in September so there’s lots of shopping, planning and general anticipation in the air. Meanwhile, other daughter graduated in July and has moved to London to start her teaching career. So, we are now officially empty nesters, contemplating a house move and deciding what to do with the next phase of our lives!

I can be as guilty as the next person of drifting along without much focus, but, as my youngest said recently – YOLO (you only live once!) So true and a handy reminder to make the most of every minute, seize every opportunity you can and make things happen!

For those of you with school age children (or grandchildren) you’ll no doubt be making shorter term plans, to occupy them in the summer holidays.

Check out our pages to see what’s on and, whether you’re holidaying here or abroad, let’s hope the sun shines.

What’s INSIDE this month 4 Big Butterfly Count 7 Wilmslow Then & Now 8 simply books book club choice 12 NGS Gardens 15 some like it hot 19 Puzzles 20 Rembrandt at Chatsworth 23 caribbean inspiration 27 Bollington Walking Festival 28 The Walk 30 Tour of Britain 33 Mocktail Hour 34 Mocktail Recipe 37 In Touch 40 Diary of a Geeky Knitter 42 Real Life Motoring 44 INSIDE Guide 49 Just 4 Kids 50 Children’s Activities 52 Puzzle Solutions 53 Useful Numbers 54 Classified Index

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Get out for the Count!

This summer marks the 10th anniversary of the Big Butterfly Count - the world’s largest butterfly survey!

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on everyone to do as many 15-minute Counts as possible between Friday 19th July and Sunday 11th August.

This summer, experts are keen to see how common garden butterflies are faring, as despite many species bouncing back in the 2018 heatwave, colourful favourites such as the Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock both recorded poor years.

Butterfly Conservation Vice-President Chris Packham is following in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough by getting behind the campaign this year.

Last year a record 100,000 participants took part, spotting almost one million butterflies across the UK. However, research by the charity shows that 76% of the UK’s resident and regular migrant butterflies and twothirds of our larger moths are in decline.

Butterfly Conservation President, Sir David Attenborough, said: “It is vitally important that we gain a clearer picture of how our butterflies are faring. Their ongoing decline tells us that all is not well in the British countryside.

“The Big Butterfly Count is more than just counting butterflies – we’ll be taking the pulse of nature.”

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Chris said: “It’s easy to feel powerless when confronted with endless decline statistics from birds to bees to butterflies, but the fight for our environmental future starts with small acts, it starts with you.

“That’s why I urge you to take part in the Big Butterfly Count this summer. By taking part in the Count you are showing that our butterflies, our wildlife and our environment are worth fighting for.”

Download your free ID chart from www.bigbutterflycount.org and record what you see. You can log your results on the website or submit them using the free Big Butterfly Count app.

Photo Credits: Butterfly Conservation

wilmslow then... ...and now Wilmslow held its first Carnival in September 1909.

It was promoted by the Tradesmen’s Association and United Friendly Societies as a celebration of the town and opportunity to raise money for charity. It was intended to be a wholesome antidote to the old Wakes Week celebrations, but also to encourage people to spend their leisure time and money at home rather than on seaside excursions. The programme for 1910 details “ten hours of continuous entertainment”, the centrepiece of which was two parades around the town: one held in early afternoon and the other by torchlight in the evening. Floats represented local groups and prominent tradesmen, such as can be seen in the 1913 photograph, and were elaborately decorated. The parades began and ended at a field off Holly Road, where for sixpence people could enjoy a Punch and Judy show, ventriloquist, dancing exhibitions, three brass bands, kite-flying and a polo match played on donkeys. The evening concluded with a large bonfire and fireworks display. The Wilmslow Show, now held earlier in the summer and on Carnival Field, is the modern successor to the Wakes Carnival.

It continues to raise money for charity and to promote the town.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection

by Jon Armstrong > Wilmslow Historical Society

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simply books book club choice We’re often asked in the shop to recommend ‘something funny’ – it’s a really tricky request. Humour, and what makes each of us raise a smile, is a very personal thing.

For me, however, Jonathan Coe is a very funny author and his latest book Middle England is truly a comedy for our times – a compelling state of the nation novel written with a masterfully satirical touch. Set against the backdrop of the last ten years or so Middle England takes in all kinds of seemingly unconnected moments from our recent history, culminating in that Referendum of June 2016 and the fall out (and falling out!) which has come to epitomise BREXIT. This is a brilliant comic critique of a divided country – told through the lives of a compelling cast of characters, combining top-class soap-opera storytelling and some very telling insights into what it means to be English. Don’t miss it!

Our favourite summer read this year is Sweet Sorrow by One Day author David Nicholls. Set over the course of one life-changing summer this is a bittersweet tragicomedy about the rocky road to adulthood and the searing explosion of first love. The novel is told in the voice of 38-year-old Charlie Lewis looking back at his 16-year-old self and the summer when he meets Fran Fisher and is smitten by the overpowering (and entirely unexpected) experience of love at first sight. Much against his better judgement Charlie discovers that the only way he can hope to win Fran over is by getting embroiled in an amdram production of Romeo and Juliet – in which Fran is to play the eponymous lead. This is a lovely book – lots of comic touches, but tender and sad too. David Nicholls joined us at Simply Books for a pre-publication launch of Sweet Sorrow, so we have a few signed copies of the book available. Oh, and if you haven’t read David’s earlier novels One Day and Us, they are both such a treat too!

And for the children… Ten Fat Sausages written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Tor Freeman is great fun. Ten Fat Sausages sizzling in the pan, decide to escape… if they can. Meet the brave bangers who refuse to be someone’s dinner, coming soon to a kitchen near you!

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National Garden Scheme

LATE SUMMER OPENINGS

Peak season for garden openings is July, but there’s still plenty to see in August and September. Do look at the NGS booklet, website and app for full details – here’s a taster for you.

On 3 & 4 August, 21 Scafell Close in Stockport opens again in a blaze of colours. And all created on a really difficult shaped site.

Thorncar, at Appleton, is a real plantswoman’s garden and opens on 3 August, with plants for sale too.

Another plantswoman is the owner at 73 Hill Top Ave which opens on 4 August.

Laskey Farm

Laskey Farm, near Thelwall, always attracts large numbers, but is always worth a return visit because the skilled husband and wife owners are always adding extra things. A great garden, opening on 10 and 11 August.

Moving on to 7 & 8 September, Lane End Cottage, (conveniently just off the M6 motorway junction) has its second opening of the year.

first time, it is opening on 13 September, and with some really interesting trees and shrubs, should be well worth the trek across. Lots of plants for sale.

To close our Cheshire season, on 6 October, the Quinta Lovell Arboretum opens again, with its nationally recognised collection of trees. And it’s right next to a lovely pub for lunch or coffee!

Please note that two gardens due to open during this period and listed in our publications, Sycamore Cottage at Carrington and Trafford Hall near Chester, will NOT be opening due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cheshire and Wirral have nearly 80 gardens and its only possible to give a sample here. Apologies if we haven’t mentioned your favourite garden. Full details are available in the well-established yellow booklet available in garden centres, libraries etc or, in case of difficulty from johnhinde059@gmail.com, via the website (www.ngs.org.uk) , via the NGS app, or usually by simply putting the garden name into Google (other search engines are available!) followed by ‘NGS’.

If you are interested in opening your garden to help us raise money for our charities, (we will be donating about £3 million to our charities (based upon money raised in 2018), please contact us (you can use the email address above) and we will be happy to talk to you and if suitable, provide every help and support.

And the spectacular gardens of Mount Pleasant near Kelsall open again over the same weekend. See both the extensive gardens and the spectacular wildflower meadows, on a hill side looking over towards Wales.

Briarfield, at Burton on the Wirral, may be a bit farther west than readers normally travel, but it is one of Cheshire’s most spectacular gardens. This year, for the

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by John Hinde www.ngs.org.uk

Mount Pleasant

Some Like it Hot This month Martin Blow of Special Perennials gets all heated up about growing Red Hot Pokers.

We all remember the old-fashioned Red Hot Poker plants with their tall, impressive heads of flower, red at the top and yellow at the bottom and great mounds of leaves, flowering away in a neglected spot in the garden. Eyecatching they certainly are, and they have come a long way from these gaudy giants, with lots of colours and sizes now available for every type of garden.

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In the past gardeners have planted Pokers in the driest, sunniest part of the garden and then left them to get on with it; this comes from the misconception that they are desert plants. They will survive this but not thrive. The best treatment is plenty of sun and a rich, fertile soil with plenty of summer moisture. Here they will have more and larger flowers.

By careful selection of varieties and species it is possible to have a poker in flower from May to December, but for most gardens a few good varieties will cover the summer and autumn months. Here are a few of my favourites.

“Timothy” is very different from the standard poker with his salmony orange flowers on 2ft stems in mid-summer he is more suitable for a small garden. Likewise, the cool, icy lemon and white flowers of “Percy’s Pride” are short and compact and create a zing in the border from July through August. The deep smouldering colour of “Nancy’s Red” heats up in August and September and again she is quite compact. There are even smaller ones available – watch out for “Brimstone” (Yellow), “Little Maid” (cream) and “Bressingham Comet” (Red, orange and yellow) for plants that are not much more than 1ft tall.

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Fiery Fred

Other common names for this plant such as Torch Lily and Rocket Flower are equally as apt.

Kniphofia, as they are properly called come from Southern Africa. The ones we grow in the garden largely grow on high mountains and plateaux meaning they are cold hardy although you may find plants or seeds of sub-tropical species that will need protection in winter. As a rule of thumb those with very narrow, almost chive-like leaves are less hardy.

by Martin Blow > www.specialperennials.com

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Slightly taller is the lovely “Drummore Apricot” with bronze stems to set off the flowers in July and August.

“Tawny King” is perhaps the most striking variety with very large caramel and cream flowers on 3ft stems from June to August.

Some pokers are long and slender adding a gracefulness to the flowers. “Jenny Bloom” is one such with softly coloured peaches and cream coloured flowers. “ToffeeNosed” is similar but has more distinctly caramel and white flowers. “Fiery Fred” is tall, slender and burning with heat through July and August and a must for the hot-coloured garden.

One of my favourites are the fatter flower heads of Bee’s Lemon with yellow flowers that are greenish at first.

Pokers can be propagated by division after flowering, or in Kniphofia Nancy’s Red late spring from late flowering ones. Seed will be variable but does produce good plants – the colours may be a surprise! Sow on the surface of moist seed compost (do not bury the seed just press it lightly onto the surface) in late winter, in warmth such as a heated propagator, and transplant as soon as they are big enough to handle; then wait for the fireworks when they flower!

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Janet and I run Special Perennials, our website www.specialperennials.com is full of colour photos and growing tips. We sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs throughout the season. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We will be at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere CW8 2HS on Sunday 18 August (£3 for garden & fair entry) and at the Dorothy Clive Garden, TF9 4EU (4 miles south of Bridgemere) on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August (£4 for garden & fair entry). We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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Rembrandt at Chatsworth House My girlfriend and I recently visited Chatsworth House.

Whilst taking a tour around the house my attention was drawn in particular to the Rembrandt painting they have on show there. The 17th century portrait doesn’t have an authorised title as such but over the years it has become known to Rembrandt experts as ‘King Uzziah Stricken with Leprosy.’

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 – 1669), King Uzziah Stricken with Leprosy, 103 x 79cm, oil on panel, c. 1639

King Uzziah is thought to have reigned in the Kingdom of Judah between the years of 783-742 BC. The story goes (from the Book of Chronicles) that the King was banished from Jehovah’s temple and struck down with leprosy for overreaching his position and presuming to burn incense at the altar, a privilege strictly reserved for priests.

When painting such historical or biblical figures Rembrandt would often use members of the public and instruct them to dress in suitable attire and wear appropriate accessories – his studio housing an array of outfits and artefacts for such purposes. In fact, he sometimes used himself as a model and assumed the ‘role’ of a given subject. On this occasion the artist

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by Stuart Bolton

appears to have used a sickly old bearded man with a harsh skin condition; some art historians have even speculated that he may have been a local rabbi.

The small chapel where the portrait is hung is one of the stately home’s darker interiors (of those rooms that the public is permitted to enter, that is) – a conscious effort evidently being made to protect some of the other light-sensitive artworks within the same space. As I squinted in front of the painting to try and get a better look, one of the guides there noticed my interest and shone a torch light onto the painting so that more of its fine detail became visible. How grateful I was. The rendering of the glistening jewellery and the sheen of the fabrics, along with the texture of the sitter’s pockmarked complexion – warts, scabs and all – were really something to behold (my, did his face look sore).

Then the guide told me an insightful anecdote, which I am happy to share with you.

Apparently, when the Duke died – the guide didn’t say which Duke exactly but I presume she meant the 11th Duke of Devonshire, who passed away in 2004 – the Cavendish family had to pay death duties on their inheritance and the bill must have come to a fair sum of money. Rather than dip into the Estate’s family coffers, their legal representatives suggested to the Inland Revenue that they accept one of the family’s prized artworks as payment in lieu. That’s fine, replied the Revenue, as long as it’s one of your Rembrandt pieces – the Chatsworth Estate owning three Rembrandt artworks at the time (though the guide failed to mention if these were all paintings, or whether the other two were etchings, drawings or whatever).

The Inland Revenue promptly sent their designated art expert along to view the three works with one eye on their respective values; with the specific intention of selecting one that would presumably meet the cost of the death duties. Whatever the figure was, the Revenue’s representative selected one of the other Chatsworth Rembrandts (not the Uzziah portrait) – one which they felt would recuperate roughly the equivalent of the outstanding sum. So, before long, everything

was signed, sealed, delivered, and the death duties were subsequently written off. Everybody was happy.

Well, when I say everybody… It turns out that, not long after, the Revenue’s newly-acquired Rembrandt was taken to one of the country’s foremost auction houses for a valuation and their experts found that the piece was not an original Rembrandt after all.

Oops! The Cavendish family had, fortunately for them, managed to pay off the outstanding debt simply by parting with a work of art that the family themselves (and I’m not sure how many generations this goes back) had either been duped or ill-advised into purchasing in the first place. It goes without saying that there is no suggestion that the present-day family had any idea about the authenticity of the piece they parted company with. But one can only imagine the Inland Revenue art expert’s walk of shame into work the day after the news broke.

CARIBBEAN INSPIRATION

The period between September to Christmas always seems a long one and can be a bit depressing as the nights draw in. That’s why it’s a brilliant time to plan a getaway! Take yourself off to a tropical paradise, somewhere vibrant, somewhere magical. Somewhere like the Caribbean. The crystal blue seas, the white sand and the wonderful hospitality make this an irresistible part of the world.

Only certain islands are connected by direct flights from Manchester* but there is always the fantastic option of a cruise too and then you can visit several islands in the same trip.

Cancun, Mexico Attracting a slightly younger crowd, Cancun has a fantastic choice of nightlife. In fact, apart from the gorgeous beaches, it’s the main reason people go.

The Hotel Zone is ‘party central’ with glamorous pool parties, an abundance of bars and giant nightclubs open til dawn!

If you’re after some ‘down time’, you could enjoy the best of both worlds and stay a little further south in Playa del Carmen where you will find several beautiful all-inclusive resorts.

It’s a tough task deciding where to go, but at Not Just Travel we can help find the right island for you.

FOR PARTY PEOPLE Jamaica Jamaica has long had a reputation for colours and music and there are lots of nightlife hot spots to check out whilst you’re there. Rick’s Cafe in Negril for example is legendary. The perfect place to watch the sunset, this lively bar is particularly renowned for its high diving shows and live music.

There are lots of great festivals on the islands too like the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival or Reggae Sumfest, not forgetting Bob Marley’s Birthday Bash (dates vary).

FOR FAMILIES Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has a lot more on offer than you might realise; stunning national parks, vibrant cities Continued over

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(Santo Domingo is the oldest city in the New World) and a wide choice of brilliant activities like zip lining and swimming with dolphins. It is also one of the more budget friendly islands so if you want to go long haul but not break the bank, it’s definitely worth considering.

Jamaica You might be surprised to know that Jamaica is considered the most ‘family friendly’ destination in the Caribbean. The developed infrastructure on the island makes travelling around Jamaica easy, ideal with kids in tow. There is a great choice of all-inclusive hotels that cater well for families. Beaches for example, the family arm of luxury resorts, Sandals, have two properties on the island both offering fantastic facilities for youngsters.

FOR ROMANCE St Lucia St Lucia has something of a mystical feel to it. One of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean with its iconic Piton mountains, waterfalls and gorgeous palm fringed beaches. You will find an excellent choice of couples-only

resorts on the island and lots of luxury activities such as helicopter rides and sunset sailing trips.

Antigua Antigua was voted the ‘Caribbean’s most romantic destination’ at the recent World Travel Awards, so how can you argue with that? This stunning island is understandably the leader in the weddings and honeymoon market, and I’ve had several clients stay there for their honeymoons. With miles of beautiful beaches, plus award winning spas and restaurants, Antigua offers everything you might need for a magical escape. *From Manchester you can fly direct to Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Cancun, St Lucia and Tobago.

Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant Notjusttravel/waitingworld w: lucyallen.notjusttravel.com e: lucy.allen@notjusttravel.com p: 07512 784700

Bollington Walking Festival 2019 The Bollington Walking Festival is back for its tenth year, from 21 to 29 September. In this special year for festivals in Bollington, the Cheshire town of festivals, we have already had the Bollington Arts Festival in May, encompassing a wide range of artistic activities, and this year with an added 150th anniversary of the railway theme; the annual Boat and Folk Festival in June; the annual welldressing, this year with a child-friendly nursery-rhyme theme; and the Beer Festival in July, to name but four.

Our tenth Walking Festival will build on these themes for both those who want more and those who missed the other events. With this in mind, we have arranged around 40 walks of all lengths from half a mile to 20 miles, many of them themed.

In the artistic area, we have ‘Boggy Doodles’ and En Plein Air art walks. We have a climbing-themed film, Free Solo; and on Friday 27 September a special folk evening to celebrate our tenth anniversary, courtesy of the Bollington Arts Centre and organised by Pete Wood of Bollington Folk Club and Boat and Folk fame.

This evening will feature local talent and special guests, at a discounted price of £5 thanks to very generous funding from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership. This is in addition to our long-term funding partners, Bollington Town Council, who generously pay for our publicity.

We are reflecting the railway theme with a couple of walks and a display at the Discovery Centre, running our own boat trip with Bollington Wharf Ltd and coach trips to Buxton, Disley and the Roaches – all of which involve walks! For food and drink lovers, we are

walking with Bollington Real Ale Ramblers to the Old Hall Beer Festival (with a bus back, obviously), rambling to Shrigley Hall for tea and cake and taking our usual Bollington food stroll to local cafés including No. 74 Deli, Farm Made Tearooms and Café Waterside. For children, the library will be organising their legendary Bear Hunt – 30 years after the book’s publication – always our best-attended walk, and the Bridgend Centre will be running a new ‘Hunt for Clues’ children’s walk.

Nature and history always play a part in our Festival; East Cheshire Rangers will be running a nature walk and, for the first time, the Canal and River Trust will be combining both themes. We will be visiting the Blackden Trust, Alan Garner’s historic Medicine House, and launching a new self-guided Bollington Heritage Walk with the help of Walkers Are Welcome. Health and wellbeing have an extended emphasis this year – in addition to the usual short health walks, including one in partnership with the Medical Centre, Nordic Walking for beginners and the experienced, we have a Sensory Walk run by East Cheshire Eye Society and, for the first time, a Pilates walk. In addition, the Bridgend Centre is offering a beginners’ navigation walk/course.

In all this innovation, we are not neglecting our core mission to offer walks of varying lengths every day for people who just like to walk, and we are again grateful to local and national walking groups for organising these, including East Cheshire Ramblers, East Cheshire Outdoor Group (ECOG), Manchester and District (MAD) Walkers, Footprints Walking Club and the Long Distance Walkers’ Association (LDWA). As ever, central to the success of the Festival is the Bridgend Centre, which as well as providing a range of walks, refreshments and items for sale, organises the Festival as a whole.

In this year of festivals, in the town of festivals, we are hoping that the tenth Walking Festival will be the ‘festival of festivals’. For further information and to join us go to www.bollingtonwalkingfestival.co.uk, pick up one of our widely available leaflets or contact the Bridgend Centre on 01625 576311.

Bollington Walking Festival Committee Photo by Terry Heathcote

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cown edge rocks Walk description: The gentle climb from Rowarth to the Cown Rocks plateau opens up splendid and extensive views of the Dark Peak, the Southern Pennines, the Manchester skyscape and the Cheshire Plain. This 5 mile walk is a gem and it is right on the doorstep.

Ascent: 560 ft over 3 miles.

Distance: 5 miles over varied terrain with easy climbs and descent.

Maps: OS Explorer OL1 Dark Peak.

New Mills Parish Paths published by New Mills Town Council. Map by Alan Browning Start: Rowarth car park (SK011892) Refreshments nearby: The Little Mill Inn, Hollinsmoor Road , Rowarth, High Peak SK22 1EB Tel: 01663 743178 www.thelittlemill.co.uk Exit right out of the car park and walk towards the idyllic hamlet of Rowarth. It is very hard to imagine that this tiny hamlet was a hive of activity in the 1700’s at

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the start of the industrial revolution. It boasted six mills powered by the water extracted from the stream that runs through the hamlet. Walk past the workers cottages, note the date plaque “Drinkwater Buildings - 1812”. Pass to the left of Anderson House (SK012892) and yes it does look like a mill owner’s house should look.

Continue to the concrete roadway. Turn right and follow the road down to the ford. If the water is not too deep cross the ford or alternatively take the stile on the left, cross the bridge over the stream and then the stile to rejoin the roadway.

Continue up the hill passing to the left of Lower Harthill Farm. Look out for the rare breed pigs in the pens up to the left. Pass the Peak and Northern Footpath Society # 55 green footpath sign giving directions to Rowarth and Hayfield. Continue in front Higher Harthill Farm (SK018894) and then to a stile. Cross the stile and follow the right hand margin of the meadow to another stile. Cross the stile and follow the path over the moorland keeping the wall to the left. Pass through a gap in the wall and then over two more stiles onto the drive of Bullshaw Farm (SK024890).

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towards a fence. The view has changed completely.

The Manchester skyscape is before us, not just the city centre with its Beetham Tower and CIS Building but all of the Southern Pennine towns. - Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham and Ashton – and on a good day the transmitter on Winter Hill can be seen. Pass through a gap in the wall and about 20 metres to the left of a line of trees pick up a faint path across the plateau of Cown Edge Rocks to a stile (SK017915).

Note the pair of dragons guarding a fine gateway.

Turn left and left again onto the bridleway.

Continue along the bridleway bearing left at Matley Moor Farm (SK024895). Pass through two gates.

Immediately after the second gate take the gate on the right (SK021900). Walk over Matley Moor, go through the gate and turn right down the road (Pennine Bridleway). At the T junction take the stile directly opposite. Climb the path to stile at the junction with Monk’s Road and the Higher Plainstead Farm drive (SK023912). Turn left down the drive keeping to the right of Higher Plainstead Farm. Walk on to Rocks Farm (SK019914). Ignore a footpath sign to right. Continue into the farm yard and then take the signed path on the right. Go up the steps and then over the stile and climb diagonally up the hillside. Take your time on this ascent to take in the magnificent Dark Peak panorama.

There are not many places where you can view the Dark Peak in its entirety: Saddlewoth Moor, Black Hill, Bleaklow; Harry Hut and Lantern Pike in the foreground, the Kinder Plateau behind, South Head, Mount Famine, Chinley Churn Eccles Pike and distant hills further south.

On reaching the quarry (SK020917) the summit of the walk has been achieved. It is a little more than half way into the walk and is an excellent coffee, lunch stop or just an excuse to spend more time to take in the view.

Follow the path round to the left into a raised field.

Climb the bank and walk diagonally across the field

Cross into open moorland. The view has changed yet again. The Cheshire plain opens up: Alderley Edge, Frodsham and the Welsh Hills. Some say that with the sun shining it is possible to pick out Liverpool Cathedral. Continue to a double stile across a track (SK014910). Follow the way marker across the field and go over stile and immediately through a squeeze stile (SK013909). Start the descent heading straight on to a stile by a gateway (SK012905). Continue straight on following the pathway. Although this pathway is not marked on the map it descends down the spine of the spur. Eventually the path bears to the left to stile (SK012901). Cross the stile and take downhill path in the gulley to a footpath sign (SK013896). The hamlet of Rowarth and the car park now come into view. Take the stile to the right and continue downhill, pass to the right of the bungalow and onto the road (SK013893).

Turn right and return to the car park.

In memory of John Parker (1923 – 2010) – long standing club member who pioneered mid-week walks and was mentor to many who came to the pleasures of walking at a late stage in their lives.

Marple District Rambling Club organises up to nine walks each week on Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, either ring our Chairman, Sue Gilmore on 07775 620398, or our Membership Secretary, Claude Prime on 0161 483 8596.

Alternatively, you could visit our website on www.marpleramblers.org to learn more about our Club’s programme of walks, socials and walking holidays.

By Michael Bradbury and Gordon Harris

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Tour of Britain Final Stage in Greater Manchester

This September the world’s top teams and riders will be racing along roads near you in the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the nation’s biggest and most prestigious professional bike race. It will be showcasing 120 of the world’s best cyclists across eight challenging stages, and best of all it’s free to attend.

almost 2,000 metres of climbing, including the famous climb of the Rake at Ramsbottom, before finishing on Deansgate in Manchester city centre.

This year’s finale will be the first stage of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain to finish in Manchester, home of British Cycling, since the opening leg of the first modern tour in 2004.

At the time of writing the final route and timings haven’t been confirmed, but we understand the race will come through Wilmslow, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, High Lane and on towards Marple and Romiley, so there’s bound to be somewhere near where you could go and watch!

Or you could head into Manchester to see the finale and who is crowned the overall winner of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain.

The race is returning to Greater Manchester for the first time in 15 years - all 10 of the city’s boroughs feature in the final stage on Saturday 14 September.

The final day of racing will see the peloton taking on a 165-kilometre route starting in Altrincham. Far from being a ceremonial end to the tour, stage eight includes

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Mocktail Hour No alcohol allowed? No problem. Enjoy a mocktail instead People don’t drink alcohol for many reasons: pregnancy, medication, religious reasons, designated driver status… or because they just don’t drink alcohol (like me!).

It used to bug me at social gatherings when people asked me what I wanted to drink, reeling off a whole list of possibilities: gin and tonic, vodka and orange, rum and coke, and I’d say, ‘Do you have anything non-alcoholic?’ and the choice would be tonic without the gin, orange without the vodka or coke without the rum!

I became adept at creating my own non-alcoholic drinks which felt ‘special’. Along the way I discovered that lots of my friends drink alcohol at parties because of the lack of alternatives! People who do drink alcohol would LOVE to have a non-alcoholic option too, and recently the mocktail (mock cocktail) has been gaining popularity.

Here’s how to turn any cocktail into a delicious mocktail and delight your non-alcohol-drinking friends.

The key element in most good mocktails is something sparkly. This elevates the drink and makes it feel more special than glass of juice. Any cocktail recipe which uses club soda, tonic water, ginger ale, or ginger beer will probably translate to a good mocktail. Some non-sparkly drinks translate well too. These tend to be the spicy ones like Bloody Marys, where you don’t miss the alcoholic component.

Flavour is everything. Mocktails should be special, so try something different.

by Kelly Taylor

Start with the syrups. Buy good quality ones (Bottle Green cordials work brilliantly and come in a range of amazing flavours - I love Rhubarb and Ginger) or make your own, it’s simple. Combine one-part sugar (white or brown), honey or agave syrup, and one-part water with fresh fruit, herbs, or spices to add flavour. Simmer over medium heat until the mixture is completely liquid. Strain, cool and use to flavour your mocktails.

Try infusing your drinks with fresh fruit and herbs.

A bunch of mint or basil, or a sprig of lavender or rosemary takes a mocktail to the next level, as does fruit.

Layer on more flavour with the garnish. Dip the rims of glasses in flavoured salts or sugars, and use citrus slices, pineapple, olives or other fresh ingredients to add flavour and fragrance to your drink to make it a sensory experience. Cocktail umbrellas and decorative sparklers won’t add flavour, but they do make any drink look more celebratory.

Don’t forget the ice. Lots of ice. You can buy bags of it for a party if making it ahead of time is too much hassle.

Does every cocktail translate to a mocktail? Well no… drinks with only two ingredients don’t really work, because as previously stated, a rum and coke without the rum is just coke right? And I find the sweet ones can be a bit cloying for me and taste too ‘desserty’ but if you have a sweet tooth knock yourself out. My youngest loves a virgin pinacolada. And talking of children, making mocktails is a great summer holiday project the whole family can all enjoy! Have fun.

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Totally Tropical Tea-zinger

Savoury and spicy. The perfect pre-dinner mocktail.

A refreshing iced tea-based mocktail full of tropical flavour, with added zing from the ginger beer and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Serves 2

Serves 1 but will scale up

The Perfect Virgin Bloody Mary

Ingredients

Ingredients

■■ 500 ml tomato juice ■■ Juice of 1 lemon ■■ 1 tsp fresh horseradish (more if you like it hot) ■■ Splash of Worcestershire sauce ■■ Celery salt ■■ White pepper ■■ Tabasco sauce

■■ Tropical fruit tea bag (use your favourite, Peach is lovely, or Mango and lychee...or mix them up a bit), brewed in 90ml water, then brought to room temperature and chilled.

■■ Splash of fruit syrup – something with tropical overtones.

■■ 60ml good quality ginger beer (try Fever Tree) ■■ 30ml fresh-squeezed orange juice, orange wedges and cocktail umbrella for garnish.

■■ You can scale up the ingredients but don’t scrimp on the teabags. You need all the flavour.

Method 1. Place plenty of crushed ice in a large glass jug.

Mix the tomato juice and lemon juice and pour it straight over the ice.

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2. Add the horseradish, 3 shakes of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco to taste. Then add a pinch of celery salt and white pepper. Stir until the outside of the jug feels cold, then strain the cocktail into 2 tall glasses.

Method

3. Top up with fresh ice, and garnish with a celery stick and olives or a lemon slice.

3. Garnish with an orange wedge, lychees on a cocktail stick, and cocktail umbrellas.

1. Put plenty of crushed ice into a tall glass.

2. Pour over the syrup; add the tea, ginger beer, Stir gently to combine.

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august - september 2019

HEADTEACHER AT GREENBANK RETIRES Much loved Headteacher Janet Lowe is to retire at the end of the year after 39 years’ service in two leading Stockport schools. Under Janet’s leadership Greenbank Preparatory School in Cheadle Hulme has won national awards for ecology, parental engagement and value for money.

The last 12 years, since Janet took the reins as Headteacher, have also seen the school roll increase at all age levels with a continuing expansion and rebuilding programme to create a modern multi-media learning environment with superb indoor and outdoor facilities.

Greenbank’s local, national and international charity work, notably with the Port Reitz Special School in Kenya, saw Janet win the Stockport Rotary Club’s Paul Harris special achievement award in 2015.

Before she joined Greenbank, Janet had worked for 27 years in Stockport Grammar School Junior Department, developing her own child centred philosophy.

“Developing self-esteem is so important in the early years so you encourage, nurture, love, praise and teach the way children learn.”

She added: “The awards have been wonderful, but it has been so much more important to see confident, articulate, creative, expressive and happy children move on the next stage of their education and it’s the children I am going to miss most.”

Janet will continue to work part-time as an Inspector for the independent School’s Inspectorate and for Manchester Metropolitan University. She is happy to be handing over to former British Olympic squad canoeist, Malcolm Johnson who is moving from his role as Deputy Head at the neighbouring Cheadle Hulme School, to become Greenbank’s new Head in September.

Greenbank’s Chair of Trustees Phil Enstone said: “The role of Headteacher is fundamental to a school’s and its pupils’ success and Greenbank has been very lucky to have had such a marvellous professional and role model.

Pupils, parents, staff and Trustees will miss her very much but know her legacy will continue to flourish.”

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BEATING THE BOUNDS About 150 people took part in Beating the Bounds on Sunday 19 May. The weather was kind (again!) and everyone had a good time. The day has raised about ÂŁ9,000 for East Cheshire Hospice.

A big THANK YOU to all our local sponsors! Too many to mention but you know who you are!

WILMSLOW GUILD BIRD WATCHING GROUP We are an enthusiastic bird watching group based at Wilmslow Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD. We welcome new members; our next indoor meeting is Friday 27 September at 7.30pm at the Guild. Our next field trip by coach will be on Sunday 27 October to Spurn Point Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire.

To find out more about the group including our monthly indoor trips and regular coach trips or phone Steve on 01625 533652. Little or no knowledge of birding is required as our established members will be more than happy to help you. See www.wgbwcopy.wikidot.com/wgbg

Diary of a geeky knitter Just when I think I’ve been chugging along with all the crafts and hobbies that I could ever be content with, I stumble across something more! Or two more things even...but that is part of the beauty of knowing what you are interested in and being open to new and fun experiences. I can’t imagine I will ever be bored, if only I was at the age I could retire and enjoy them all fully right now!

Earlier this month, I finally plucked up the courage to submit an article to an online hub for (nerdy) film, tv, and more entertainment, and I was delighted to have that article accepted! If you’re not a fan of Pokemon, or in fact even aware of what that is, don’t worry yourself with the content of the article. I can still brag a little! The fact is, it’s a website that I’ve admired for a long time and really fancied writing for.

I’ve written before about making sure you step out of your comfort zone to push your boundaries and enjoy new experiences. Life’s too short to waste these chances and opportunities to enjoy your interests to new levels, so don’t be afraid to be selective in what you pursue - enjoy what you do every day, as much as you can.

I’m writing this not long after having come home from the second pleasant surprise and creative experience I introduced at the top of this article. The Hat Works in Stockport ran a ‘Drinks & Drawing’ event in midJune, in which a life drawing class based around their extensive collection of fascinating hats was held; and

a bar that sold exceptionally good and well-priced wine was open. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and something completely different to what I usually do in an evening (read ‘knit and watch tv’). I confess that I was a little disappointed to find out that the models were in fact fully dressed (I amused myself with the thought of traditional life drawing models in naught but an historical head piece) but it was fun to challenge myself with a new craft. Even if my talent steadily deteriorated the more wine I consumed, it seemed like that was half the fun! What are hobbies, if not a bit of fun and escape from the everyday?

If you want to take a look at the website I now write for, check out www.whatculture.com - fans of Disney and Marvel, I promise you this will be your new favourite website! And keep an eye out on www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/hat-works for future events that could broaden your horizons too.

jennythegeekyknitter@gmail.com www.thegeekyknitter.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/geeksgamesandknits

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MG3 Exclusive: Hammering Heart With the MG ZS SUV already a best seller it was always going to have a major influence on the styling of this new MG3, with the all new signature front grille and superb looking LED daytime running lights creating a distinctive and memorable silhouette that reflects the brand’s new-found confidence.

There’s a revised rear to the car that blends its subtly revised rear light clusters with a bold new bodywork crease that sweeps horizontally across the boot. If you put the bodywork changes together with the strong side profile, what you’ve got is a thoroughly modern and sporty looking city car and one that manages to stand out amongst the increasingly generic competition.

A myriad of thoroughly modern styling and design options allow you to make the car your own, a simple job to complete as you get six stunning body colours, eye-grabbing graphic packs, variable mirror caps and 16” diamond cut alloy wheels to decide between.

The ‘old’ MG3 has a decent interior with a decent level of kit but it’s not a patch on the 2018 version, a point clearly made as you make yourself comfortable in the easily adjustable, sporty feeling front seats, reach forward to the all new steering wheel and take in your

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surroundings. An 8” colour touch screen dominates the centre of the console and includes the ever-impressive Apple CarPlayTM, DAB radio with USB, Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming. Air conditioning is taken care of by separate physical controls, whilst the vents themselves mirror those in the larger MG ZS and look all the better for it.

Under the bonnet the MG3 sports the same 1498cc 4-cylinder normally aspirated engine as before, putting out 105bhp @ 6000rpm and providing the driver with 101 ft/lb torque @ 4500rpm, you also get a combined mpg of up to 42.3mpg. This is certainly no bad thing as the engine’s reliability is already proven and MG are confident enough in the power plant and car as a whole, to offer a warranty that is fully transferable to future owners and lasts for up to 7 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.

What’s always been one of the major plus points with the MG3 is the car’s handling prowess, especially as its ability to slay a twisting country back lane provides a link to the past and MG’s of old. Keep the revs in the upper reaches of the engines range, leave the gearshift in third and you have the ideal opportunity to see what the MG can do once town driving and traffic

have been left behind in its wake. The engine may well have ‘only’ 105bhp but that is more than enough when it’s powering an unladen weight of just 1,200kg as a 0-60mph time of 10.4s and a top speed of 108mph testify.

Stick cruise control at 60mph, sit back and enjoy the feeling of space on offer from the well- appointed interior and the views through the expanses of glass that surround you. After all, this is a car that does long journeys on straight and dull A roads and motorways just as easily as it does twists and turns.

The MG3 offers the discerning driver a modern city car for not much money. Starting at £9,495 for the basic Explore edition and rising to £12,795 for the top of the range Exclusive. You are not going to get the same mix of fun, practicality, technology and feeling from anywhere else and that is something to be admired and embraced. Congratulations MG. Where will you go?

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selected events in your area

Tuesday 6 August

Tuesday 27 August

Adlington WI From Start to Finish – Belle Vue with speaker Peter Heaton Pop in to see us and be sure of a warm welcome, good company, a drink and a slice of homemade cake!

More info from Jackie Shaw 01625 266251 or email adlingtonwi@gmail.com Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington SK10 4LF 1.30 to 3.30pm

Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire A forgotten Congleton suffragette a talk by Olivia Smedley.

The subject is Elizabeth Wolstenholme-Elmy (1833 – 1918).

Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments. For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Tuesday 6 August

Wednesday 28 August

Graham Brook presents Tuesday Jazz and Swing - The Brian Pendleton Trio tip their hat to Gershwin £8 on door.

For details of the remaining events in August see www.grahambrookjazz.co.uk or call 01625 528336 Upstairs at Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG 8.30pm

Wednesday 7 August The Portrait Group – every Wednesday Models provided. For more information call 01625 524954 The Drum & Monkey, Alderley Edge 11am to 1pm

Thursday 8 August Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits.

For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members.

The Bulls Head Pub, 30 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Saturday 24 August Poynton Show A great day out for all the family. See www.poyntonshow.co.uk for details and advance tickets.

Poynton Park from 8am

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Wilmslow U3A Stephen and Judith Coyne – Undiscovered Burma URC School rooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

Tuesday 3 September Adlington WI ‘Our Doris’ – a WI local author story with book signings – speaker Charles Heathcote Pop in to see us and be sure of a warm welcome, good company, a drink and a slice of homemade cake!

More info from Jackie Shaw 01625 266251 or email adlingtonwi@gmail.com Adlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington SK10 4LF 7.30pm

Tuesday 3 September Handforth Gardening Society The language of flowers, a potted history - Julie Flowers St Chads Church Hall, Romiley 7.30pm for an 8pm start

Tuesday 3 September Graham Brook presents Tuesday Jazz and Swing The Three Bears £8 on door. For details of the remaining events in September see www.grahambrookjazz.co.uk or call 01625 528336 Upstairs at Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG. 8.30pm

Wednesday 4 September The Portrait Group – every Wednesday Models provided For more information call 01625 524954 The Drum & Monkey, Alderley Edge 11am to 1pm

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Wednesday 11 September

Simply Books presents…’Meet The Author’ event with awardwinning Scots writer Mary Poulson-Ellis Venue: Simply Books Tickets £8 To book: call 0161 439 1436 or email events@simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 7.30pm

Wilmslow Historical Society We start our new season with a presentation by Dr George Eccleston. His talk is entitled “Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928) and the Suffragettes”. Visitors are welcome £4, coffee/ tea and biscuits included. No charge for students.

The Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR, 7.30pm for 8pm

Thursday 5 September Would you like to meet new friends? Thursday Group is a social group for unattached people of mature years, with several activities run by the members every week. These include walking, dancing, badminton, theatre and restaurant visits.

For more info see www.thursdaygroup.co.uk or ring Bill on 07505 076838, or just come along to new members night on the first Thursday in each month where you will be met by group members.

The Bulls Head Pub, 30 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, SK9 3EW 8.30pm

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September Mind Body Spirit Event 50 + Exhibitors including 30 + workshops, talks and demonstrations of mediumship - all included in the entrance fee of £3.50 (concs £4) full or weekend pass £6/7 in advance or £1 more on the door. FREE PARKING, FREE MAGAZINE, FREE RAFFLE ENTRY www.rosemarydouglas.com Masonic Guildhall, Stockport SK1 3UA

Tuesday 10 September East Cheshire Association of the National Trust. Lecture – The Liverpool Cow-Keepers - a Family History – Dave Joy, Brookdale Club Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB 2pm

Tuesday 10 September Simply Books present a Book Signing with new Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell launching Knock Three Times the third book in her best-selling The Wizards of Once series.

Venue: Simply Books. For more information and to pre-order Cressida’s new book call 0161 439 1436 or email events@simplybooks.info Simply Books, Bramhall 4pm

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Friday 13 September Don’t let the date put you off it could be a lucky evening for you! These days’ people take more photos than ever before and often just leave them on the computer. If you would like to do something with yours, come along to the open evening of Wilmslow Guild Audio Visual Group to see how we roll.

AV sequences are about telling a story using pictures, sound and voice-overs, maybe for yourself, future generations or competition. We are a friendly club committed to encouraging beginners and more experienced workers alike. All welcome - free entry. See our website, www.av-group.org.uk for more info or email committee@wilslowguildav.org.uk Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street SK9 5HD 7.30pm

Monday 16 September East Cheshire Alpine Garden Society meets with speaker David Charlton whose title is Flowers of the Pyrenees. We have a book stall, plant quiz, plant raffle, and plants for sale. Tea and coffee are served in the interval. £4 admission for visitors. A warm welcome awaits. For more information contact Bob Worsley 07808 974753 Wilmslow Preparatory School, Grove Avenue SK9 5EG 7.30pm prompt

Wednesday 18 September Lunchtime Concerts. Irwell Baroque, Anna Rosa Mari flute, Dewi Tudor Jones/violin, Peggy Nolan/cello, Pete Durrant/ harpsichord. Light lunches available from 12 noon. Concert performances commence at 1pm Admission by Programme £6 Further Information: Tel. 01625 586713 Tel. 01625 584410 Tel. 01625 584367 www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.com aemcchurchoffice@gmail.com Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DU

Wednesday 18 September Wilmslow Civic Trust A talk and power point presentation on the Egertons of Tatton (1598 to 1958), who owned great swathes of Cheshire, will be given by Dave Thomas of the Family History Society.

Refreshments will be served before the meeting; all welcome; members free, non-members £3 on the door.

Wilmslow Library 7.30pm for 7.45pm

Saturday 21 September Bollington Chamber Concerts, Heath Quartet This is our first concert of the season. The Heath have a brilliant international reputation.

Beethoven Quartet op 18 no. 1, Ravel Quartet F major, Tippet Quartet no 3 Tickets £19, £2 students and recipients of means tested benefits.

Book online at www.bollingtonartscentre.co.uk/Heath or phone 01625 576402/574435 Bollington Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September Artisan Route Open Day Featuring a collection of Alpaca Knitwear, ‘Perfect Fit’ Pima Cotton Tops, and Silk Scarves – All by Artisan Route.

Monday 10.30am to 4pm and Tuesday 10am to 1pm The Bridge Hotel (The Riverside Room), Prestbury

Tuesday 24 September Macclesfield Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire AGM & Display of WWII memorabilia with short talks by members.

Meetings are open to the public and admission is £2 per meeting including refreshments For further details please contact; macclesfield@fhsc.org.uk The Salvation Army Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6XD 7.30pm

Wednesday 25 September Wilmslow U3A Janet James – History of Women crime writers 2nd World War to present day URC School rooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

Wednesday 25 September Simply Books presents writer and journalist Anna Pasternak talking about her book Untitled: The Real Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor To book: call 0161 439 1436 or email events@simplybooks.info St Michael’s Church, Bramhall, SK7 2PG 7.30pm

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Children’s Activities

Things to do with pre-school kids

Monday

Thursday

Songs and Rhymes. 9.30am and 10.15am Term time only. 20-30 minutes of informal singing for 0-4s with their grown up. £1.50 per family. Refreshments and mini play area available afterwards. For more information please contact the church office on 01625 528892. Wilmslow Methodist Church

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

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11am 18 months – 4 years Term time only. Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road. £6 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.

Under 5’s Story Time 2.30-3pm Term time only. Handforth Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 378272

Tuesday 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.

Under 5’s Rhyme time 11-11.30am Term time only. Handforth Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 378272

Wednesday Tiddlywinks Mini Church 10am Term time only. Story, songs and craft for under 5’s. £1 donation appreciated. Refreshments and play area available.

Please call the church office 01625 528892 for information.

Wilmslow Methodist Church.

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.

If you run a local activity for young children and email would like to be included on this page please c.blackie@insidemagazines.co.uk

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Baby Massage 1.30pm Term time only. At Wilmslow Methodist church for babies 8 weeks plus. £5 per session, including refreshments. Please call the church office 01625 528892 or make an enquiry online to book a place www.wilmslowmethodists.org.uk 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 Friday Tots 10-11.30am Term time only, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Church Hall, Chapel Road. Contact Susan Moran on 01625 585166.

TinyTalk baby sign classes 10.45am and midday.

Our award winning classes support their language development and confidence in communicating. At Wilmslow Library. For more info contact Claire 07941 904033 www.tinytalk.co.uk/clairebar Baby Rhyme Time 2.15-2.45pm, Alderley Edge Library.

This is for babies aged under 1 who are not walking. Sessions run throughout the year. There is no requirement to book a place and the sessions are free.

Saturday WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10.45-11.45am for 18 months to 4 years. All year round. Outdoors - Ashdene Primary School, 11 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ £6 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382

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.

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useful numbers Alderley Edge Churches Methodist Church Office St Mary’s Church with Birtles St Philip’s Church (Vicarage) St Philip’s Parish Office St Pius X Church

Local Government 01625 586713 01625 585440 01625 583249 01625 581477 01625 582386

Wilmslow Churches Methodist Church, Wilmslow St Ann’s C of E Church St Bartholomew’s Parish Church St Chad’s Handforth St John’s Lindow St Mary’s Methodist Handforth St Teresa’s RC Church St Benedict’s RC Church Wilmslow United Reformed Church Quaker Meeting House Dean Row Unitarian Chapel

01625 528892 01625 520309 01625 520309 01625 532145 01625 583251 01625 528892 01625 523384 01625 522776 01625 532600 07974 997798 01625 402952

Doctors/Medical Centres Alderley Edge Medical Practice Wilmslow Health Centre Handforth Health Centre Kenmore Medical Centre Hulme Hall Medical Group

01625 584545 01625 548555 01625 529421 01625 532244 0161 426 5844

Fire Service (non-emergency) Wilmslow Fire Station

01625 524066

Hospitals Macclesfield Hospital NHS Non-Emergency

01625 421000 111

Leisure Centres Wilmslow Leisure Centre Macclesfield Leisure Centre

01625 533789 01625 383981

Libraries Alderley Edge Library Handforth Library Macclesfield Library Wilmslow Library

E. Cheshire Council Info Services

0300 1235500

Police (non-emergency) (non-emergency)

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Post Offices Alderley Edge Post Office Handforth Post Office Wilmslow Post Office

01625 599655 01625 522946 01625 524036

Alderley Edge Schools Alderley Edge Pre-School Playgroup The Ryleys School Alderley Edge Primary School Nether Alderley Primary School Mottram St Andrew Primary Alderley Edge School for Girls

01625 599300 01625 583241 01625 383262 01625 383060 01625 383000 01625 583028

Wilmslow Schools Ashdene Primary Dean Oaks Primary Gorsey Bank Primary Lacey Green Primary Lindow Primary Pownall Hall School St Anne’s Fulshaw St Benedicts Catholic Primary Styal Primary Wilmslow Grange Primary Wilmslow High School Wilmslow Preparatory School

01625 383232 01625 383333 01625 383020 01625 525157 01625 384383 01625 523141 01625 523536 01625 520207 01625 383253 01625 526566 01625 526191 01625 524246

Travel Traveline Bus & Train Information National Rail Enquiries Manchester Airport

08712 002233 03457 484950 0808 169 7030

Utilities 01625 374030 01625 378 272 01625 374000 01625 374060

Electricity – Power Loss Gas – Emergency Water Floods Water Leaks Environment Agency Floodline

105 0800 111 999 0345 672 3723 0800 330 033 0345 988 1188

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classified index ADULT EDUCATION Spanish Classes

ELECTRICIANS 43

BATHROOMS Dave Beal

52

Simply Books

8

32

C J C Electrical

45

OSTEOPATHS

38

South Manchester Osteopathy

ESTATE AGENTS Back Cover

6

26

52

PLUMBING & HEATING

Abney Court

22

FUNERAL SERVICES

ASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing

Alice Chilton In Home Care

31

RETIREMENT PROPERTY

Brookview

17

Adlington Memorial Park

Inside Front Cover

Cavendish Court

31

Hazelmere House

17

CHIMNEY SWEEPS Cheshire East Chimney Sweep

47

Garolla

41

GARDENING

52

HEARING CENTRES

CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT Caledonian Society

38

Pownall Probex

39

DECORATORS

The Easy Gardening Company

45

Steve White

21

Hear Pure

24

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DENTAL CLINICS Trinity House Dental Care

9

Westgate Dental Practice

10

DRAINAGE Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

14

Metro Rod

41

EDUCATION & TUTION 48

13

Falcon Security

21

SOLICITORS 18

STAIRCASE RENOVATIONS 36

TAXIS Lynx

Inside Back Cover

TRAVEL 45

HYPNOTHERAPY 10

JOINERY Shorewood Joinery

47

SECURITY SERVICES

The Stair Shop 5

Jane Fox

Adlington Retirement Living

McAlister Family Law 16

Amplifon

F.T.W Services

L & L Decorators

Greenbank Preparatory School

Carrington Doors

43

CLEANING Alice Chilton Cleaning

GARAGE DOORS

14

PLASTERING Dave Beal

FIRES

11

PATIOS Pure Clean Drainage Solutions

FERTILITY & PREGNANCY

Brilliant Fires

CARE HOMES & SERVICES

54

Tatton Studios

The Birth Company

BUILDERS JS Services

43

Mosley Jarman

BOOK SHOPS

OFFICE SPACE

AL Electricals

21

KITCHENS Matt Finish

45

Transform Your Kitchen

25

Queensgate Glass Splashbacks

35

Lucy Allen Personal Travel Consultant 23

TREE SERVICES Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services 16

WINDOW CLEANING Cavendish Window Cleaning

52

WINDOW & CONSERVATORY REPAIRS Cloudy2Clear

39

The Window Repair Centre

51