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What a jam packed issue! Interesting articles, some brand new advertisers with a variety of things on offer as well as just a hint of romance here and there!

Oh yes, and competitions!

If you are a Macc Town fan, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the feature on Page 7 â&#x20AC;¦. not only is it a good read, but you can win a genuine piece of MTFC memorabilia! We are very happy to have teamed up (no pun intended!!) with Good Times Creations and the Club to bring you an article within each issue and other goodies to win in the months ahead.

You can win some Weight Watchers goodies on Page 18 and our regular Cash Prize competition is on Page 36.

Now then, despite what some would have us believe, there are some great things being done in our town for our town â&#x20AC;¦ We include in particular this month Barnaby which is being heralded on Page 18 and the Club, opening soon (see opposite). Please Youth Club support them - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all volunteers - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great initiative for our young people which will have a knock-on effect on the town as a whole. If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got things to do, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hang around! Being the mother of a Dung Beatle, I know this â&#x20AC;¦..!!

And if you care about Macclesfield and its future, please read the information supplied by the Wake Up Macc group on pages 5 and 6. Whether you agree with the proposed plans or not, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve not looked at them at all, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complain if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the result! And this is the last chance to register your opinion - do it before 22nd February.

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/DVW FKDQFH WR KDYH \RXU VD\ RQ WRZQ FHQWUH SODQV The final plans are now in for the huge retail development in Macclesfield town centre. The plan puts both existing town centre businesses and our unique heritage at risk, and make no economic sense at a time when national chains are closing stores all over the country.

The developers have changed the design of the buildings slightly as a result of public pressure, but the scale and footprint remain the same as in the version publicised during 2012. The plans involve: x

Building on popular town centre car parks and destroying trees and green space, rather than using existing buildings and derelict land.

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Creating a new, separate shopping street aimed at national retailers, plus a five-storey department store at the furthest point from the current town centre.

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Building a large multi-storey car park that would dominate the historic Park Green Conservation Area, the old Registry Office, the Silk Museum, and the skyline.

The development would turn Macclesfield into a building site for years, with noise, dust, heavy construction traffic and road closures making the town an unpleasant place to be and harming trade.

To find out more and see what you can do to have your say, see next page.

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Why is the Wilson Bowden scheme wrong for Macclesfield? x

It can only result in more empty shops, because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take account of the fact that fewer people are shopping in town centres, preferring to shop online or at large out of town malls. This means few national retailers are setting up new stores in small towns.

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It moves activity and car parking away from the top of the town and puts existing businesses at risk.

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It provides for only five new houses, when Cheshire East say we will need 3,500 and are looking to build on green belt land.

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People will not visit Macclesfield to go to stores found in every other town. They will come only if the town offers something unique.

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The scale, mass and design are not in keeping with Macclesfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic and architectural heritage. Instead, the proposed buildings are typical of those seen in failing clone towns across the UK.

ACT NOW. Consultation period ends 22 February.

If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want these plans to go ahead, you need to object. But please note that opinion is not enough. To carry any weight, your objection must show why the plans do not comply with planning policies. Our website at wakeupmacc.org.uk gives more information plus template objections you can adapt for your own use. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have internet access, you can call us on 07400 816272. Individual letters have the most impact, but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to write in full, you can use the slip below. If you have already sent in a slip from a previous flyer, please do take the time now to send in a more detailed objection.

To submit your comments you can use the comment facility in the planning section of www.cheshireeast.gov.uk or post or hand in your objection to the Chief Planning Officer, Cheshire East , Town Hall, Macclesfield SK10 1DP. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Planning Applications 12/1212M & 12/1213M - I wish to object to the Macclesfield town centre redevelopment proposals. These proposals are not in the economic, social or environmental best interests of the town and as such are in direct contravention of the National Planning Policy Framework. In addition, the proposals conflict directly with a number of points in the Macclesfield local plan as adopted by Cheshire East. This states that we must protect residential and conservation areas (2.3)(BE3)(BE4), improve despoiled areas (2.3), ensure a high quality of urban design reflecting the character/scale of the town centre (BE1) (BE2), give access to the natural environment (NE18), create good connections between any new development and the traditional town centre (MTC16), and encourage more town centre housing (MT19). The current proposals do none of these things.

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The Journey of The Silkmen!

As we write this feature on our local football club, the team and supporters are preparing for one of the greatest days in the Club’s history...The F.A. Cup 4th Round fixture at the Moss Rose Stadium, where the Silkmen host the Premiership side from down the road, Wigan Athletic.

It seems only right to us that we should find space in our publication to keep locals up to date with our home town team, so we will start our serialisation with a brief history of the club up to the end of the 1960s.

We also have a great prize for one lucky reader to win this month!

Macclesfield Town F.C. were founded in 1874 and, up until 1940 were known as, variously, Macclesfield Football and Athletic Club, Hallifield F.C. and Macclesfield F.C. After the Second World War, they took on the name that they have kept to this very day and played their football in the Cheshire County League from the 1946-47 season. Their debut game was a 2-0 defeat to Buxton and, apart from a Cheshire League Challenge Cup win in 1948, they were largely unsuccessful until the years between 1951 and 1954, when they were to win four trophies, including the Cheshire League title in 1953.

The 1960s were to prove far more fruitful and they were to win three more Cheshire League titles in a nine year period where they never finished lower than 5th position. I t was also the decade that saw The Silkmen reach the F.A.Cup third round for the first time in their history, in 1960, only to lose 7-2 to Southport.

More memorably, was the Third Round tie in 1968 when Macc were drawn away to Fulham.

Many locals who made the journey down to Craven Cottage are still incensed to this day by the injustice of the refereeing decisions that resulted in a 4-2 defeat, and many believe that result could easily be reversed had it not been for those dubious calls.

1968 was to be a memorable year for the club as they were founder Members of the Northern Premier League. Further success was just around the corner!

Next time...Silkmen in The Seventies!

COMPETITION Local People Macclesfield and Macclesfield Town F.C. are offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a great prize... a mounted “Silkmen Legends” print!

Local company, Good Times Creations (www.goodtimescreations.co.uk), were commissioned by the club to produce a series of Small Cards depicting twelve of the clubs’ favourite players, as voted for by the fans.

These exquisite caricatures, available only from the club (www.mtfcdirect.co.uk), come as boxed or mounted prints, ready to pop into a frame.

To win this splendid piece of Silkmen Memorabilia, just answer the following question and email your answer to us at: editor@localpeoplemacclesfield.co.uk or post to the address on page 3.

Please head with: Silkmen Competition The winner will be announced in the next issue of Local People Macclesfield.

Q: Who captained the luckless side that lost to Fulham in the F.A.Cup in 1968?

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Get Motivated!

We can all feel de-motivated at times, so if January has passed you by without starting any of those New Year resolutions, turn February into the month you take some positive steps to regain control.

Trying to achieve all that you want in the coming year may feel like an impossible task and it can lead to feeling totally de-motivated.

Motivation is key to our creativity, productivity and happiness. When we are motivated we feel like we can take on any challenge, meet any deadline and work through any problem to achieve our goal, whether that’s personal satisfaction or public recognition for a job well done. But once demotivation sets in, then even the smallest task can seem insurmountable.

Set small goals

If you’ve given yourself a big goal this year, such as losing a large amount of weight or changing jobs, break it into small, short term goals.

Give yourself weekly targets – losing 5lbs or re-writing your CV - and then congratulate yourself on achieving them. By doing this you are building up positive ‘credits’ in your mind, keeping you going for the following week.

Be inspired

Richard Branson has had a few business failures which he’s written about in his autobiographies. But these set-backs didn’t stop him - he

just tried again. It can be really uplifting to read about other people’s successes. There are also a lot of self-help and business books available which can help you to think about what you do and don’t want. A good one to start with is the international best-seller, Who Moved My Cheese? (Dr Spencer Johnson, Vermilion)

Stay focused

Don’t give yourself too many goals to aim for at once.

Focus on one, work out how best to achieve it (in small steps, if needed) and work your way through it before starting on your next goal.

Diffusing your energy by trying to change too many things at once will just mean you are less likely to keep up your motivation. So prioritise, write yourself a list and start with number one.

Talk about it

A great motivator is other people. If you tell people that you’re going to start writing that novel this month or apply for the local half marathon, you’re much more likely to do it. Talk to friends, family and work colleagues - their gentle nudges or encouragement will help to keep you on track.

Putting up little post-it notes to remind yourself of your goals

and why you want to achieve them will help keep you motivated and on track, too.

Reward yourself

For every achievement, however big or small, reward yourself - you deserve it.

Reject negative thoughts

How many times do you find yourself saying ‘I can’t do it’, ‘it won’t happen’, or ‘it’s too hard’? Negative thoughts can really bring you down, so give yourself a buzz word or mantra to repeat immediately when a negative thought pops into your head. ‘I’m doing it.’

Look at the positive

Starting to exercise, cutting down on unhealthy food, changing jobs, starting your own business. None of these are easy. Accept that there will be set-backs and bad days or bad weeks. But keep looking at the positives - what did you manage to achieve this week, or how are you going to do better next week?

So plan ahead, have lots of small goals to help you reach your big goal, accept there will be set-backs and look at how other people have done what you would like to do. And keep going - you’re doing great!

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If you fancy something a little more powerful but not much more expensive, Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD is very good too. It boasts a much better screen, which is superb for video, and comes with more storage, faster Wi-Fi wireless networking and a faster processor. Prices start at just £159 for the 16GB model.

Before you spend £159, though, check out Google’s offering, the Nexus 7. Like the Kindle Fire it’s just £159 for the 16GB model, and as

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You can’t mention tablets without mentioning Apple, and while Apple also has a cheap tablet we’re talking cheap in Apple terms: the iPad mini starts at £269, which is significantly more than other seven-ish-inch tablets - although it’s a good bit less than a full-sized iPad. Apple claims it’s “every inch an iPad”, and that’s a fair claim: it’s essentially an iPad 2 crammed into a smaller case, so it runs existing iPad apps quite happily. It has more available tablet apps than any other small tablet, it has a slightly bigger screen - it’s 7.9 inches rather than the rivals’ 7 inches, which doesn’t sound much but makes a big difference when you’re using it - and to our eyes it’s much better-looking and better-engineered than any rival.

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The information in the book is there together with additional details of the later life of Robert Blincoe up to his death here in Sutton in 1860”.

Thanks, Dennis! (see Dec/Jan issue, page 46)

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A Passion for Potatoes

by Pippa Greenwood

February is the time of year to think about perfect potatoes and smashing spuds so make sure you buy some seed potatoes and have them ready for planting.

Home grown potatoes are an incredibly good value crop and you’ll soon find that the so-called humble spud is actually a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable.

If you don’t have much spare space in your garden, a patio or balcony will do as a 45cm (18in) diameter pot can produce a useful crop of spuds, just from a single tuber. Make sure the container is well supplied with drainage holes (add a layer of ‘crocks’ if necessary), fill it about two thirds full of compost, pop a tuber in the centre and add a further couple of inches of compost.

As the foliage appears, add more compost to cover it over and repeat until no more can be added. Keep the container well watered, then sit back and wait. Use a bigger container, such as one of the Stewart Smithy pots and

you can plant three tubers however don’t be tempted to overload your pot with too many tubers or you’ll end up with much less impressive results.

Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier and somewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes are allowed to ‘chit’ or produce small but sturdy sprouts before planting.

Stand the tubers widest end uppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and place these in a cool but frost free spot with plenty of natural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will be about 1cm tall, perfect for planting. Buy your seed potato tubers this month and you’ll have time to chit them before planting.

The so-called humble spud is actually a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable What to Grow: Different potatoes have different issues in the kitchen and whilst I have my favourite, the new potato called ‘Charlotte’, I do grow

others for their different cooking qualities: • Steamed potatoes are delicious, especially if cooked the day you lift them. Try Vanessa, Dunluce, Edzell Blue and Lady Christl for some of the tastiest steamers.

• Just the thought of new potatoes dripping in chives and butter is wonderful; again these are best when freshly harvested. Try Lady Christl, Charlotte, Juliette, Casa Blanca, Nadine and Nicola.

• If you adore mashed potato then try Dunluce, Valour, Maris Bard, Lady Balfour and King Edward.

• If you love your potatoes in their jackets, then try Cara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel, King Edward, Desiree and Valor.

• For great roast potatoes try Kestrel, Maris Piper, Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue.

• For the best chips, use Kestrel, King Edward, Maris Peer, Accord, Rooster and Edzel Blue.

Potatoes are divided into â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (first to be harvested) and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;main cropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, generally larger tubers, harvested later.

Try â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; if you have a newly created vegetable plot, especially if the soil has not been cultivated for several years. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be in the ground for less time than main crops and are less likely to suffer from wire-worm attack. These small, slim gingery coloured larvae are the young stage of the click beetle and cause infuriating tunnelling in the tubersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; flesh.

No crop is without its share of problems and potato blight is the most infamous potato disease. The fungus responsible is sometimes hard to beat, especially in warm, damp years. It has the potential to kill off the growing plants and may even infect the tubers. Generally, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; suffer less with blight and you can also select varieties which show resistance to the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleen and especially Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona.

If garden space is an issue, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are useful as they takes less space and are in the ground for a shorter period, giving you the opportunity to grow another fast-maturing crop such as lettuce or salad leaves after the potatoes have been lifted.

Slugs can also be a real menace, tunnelling into the tubersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; flesh and sometimes even hollowing them out completely. Try growing Cara, Desiree and Sante. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Earliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are likely to suffer less damage as they are not in the soil for so long. The

biological control nematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface, has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife.

Why not grow some great vegetables in 2013? Visit www.pippagreenwood.com, sign up for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and choose from a fantastic selection. Pippa sends them to you at just the right time for planting AND each week you receive an email with advice on ensuring great results; from just ÂŁ29 for up to 66 garden-ready plants and the advice. You can also sign up for Pippaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newsletter, receive a free ebook on organic gardening, buy Nemaslug and other biological controls and a hand-picked selection of garden products from her website.

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Macclesfield Heritage Centre Roe Street, SK11 6UT FEBRUARY HALF TERM CRAFT AND ART WORKSHOPS Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd February

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Recycling Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Creating a variety of items from recycled plastic bags, wire, plastic bottles and much more. Make an animal from your old cereal box, a vase from a drinking bottle and much more!

10am - 12noon ÂŁ6 per child Suitable for ages 6 - 11 Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd February Teenage Art Workshop

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Material Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Making Bags and Belts from recycled material. Drawing on fashion design and using objects in the Museum for inspiration.

12.30pm - 3.30pm ÂŁ6 per student Suitable for ages 12 - 16 Booking is essential for both the Craft Club and Art Workshop.

Call 01625 612045 for booking and more information.

Silk Museum Park Lane Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJ

MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIR February 9th and 10th Stockport Masonic Guildhall 169 Wellington Road South Stockport SK1 3UA

9.45am - 5pm

For the few of you who will receive this before the evening of 2nd February, there will be a concert at Macc Methodist Church to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mr Keith Yearsley MBE, featuring a selection of his favourite music, including Puccinni! For more info, telephone 01625 424215 Macclesfield Rotary Club Invites you all to an exciting

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Friday 15th March at 7.30 pm Tickets ÂŁ10 at Macclesfield Golf Club SK11 7EA Hot Pot Supper included All proceeds to Rotary Charities Ticket Hotline 07949 438434 or email brian.wood2011@live.co.uk

Marburae Gallery Athey Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QU are presenting their largest exhibition yet with over 130 striking photographs.

FOCUS

is a combined showing from 14 highly established photographers from around the globe as well as local fresh talent from Macclesfield College 2nd year photography students, who will also be showcasing their talents.

Open Evening on 7th February from 7 - 9.30pm Exhibition open from 8th February to 9th March, 9 - 4pm except Sunday. Free admission.

More information from www.artinmacclesfield.co.uk

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LINE DANCING CLASS

Monday evenings - 7.30 – 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Macclesfield Your first visit is free so why not call in and see what it is all about.

We do Cha Cha, Samba, Rhumba, Waltz, Night Club 2-step …

We do not do “Ye Hah .. Slap your Thighs”!

This is a misconception!

You don’t need a partner, all you need is to be fit; all ages and genders can do it!

Telephone Lynda on 01260 274392 for more information. ******* Saturday 16th February @ 7pm Salvation Army Headquarters, Roe St, Macclesfield SK11 6XD A CONCERT BY THE SALVATION ARMY DIVISIONAL YOUTH CHORUS Tickets £5 from SA or pay on the door.

Enquiries to 01625 429903 Are you, or do you know of someone who is, struggling with debt at the moment?

CAP (Christians against Poverty)

is a well respected and award winning debt counselling charity.

They have a growing network of centres throughout the UK and the Macclesfield centre has just celebrated its first birthday!

CAP’s unique and non-judgemental approach means you are supported all the way as you take each step out of debt and towards freedom.

Although they have a Christian ethos, they help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs and aims to ensure that nobody receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

The service is completely free, with an optional donation if you would like to help others to receive the same treatment. This is entirely voluntary. CAP has a great reputation within the finance industry and companies are happy to work with them. Whatever stage your debt is at, or however much assistance you need to move on, they will help you .

If you would like to see how CAP could help you, ring their New Client Enquiry line on 0800 328 0006 or take a look at their webYou will then be site www.capuk.org. www.capuk.org . referred on to the local branch if they think they can help.

Macclesfield Conservative & Social Club

West Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT

Sunday 10th February

Car Boot Sale

12noon to 3pm Refreshments etc Book a pitch, ring 01625 422150 ******* Macclesfield Historical Society’s next meeting will be on Friday 8th February at 7.45pm at Macclesfield Library featuring a Talk by Roger Bowling on “Macclesfield Coal Mines” Visitors are welcome for £3 which includes refreshments.

Sec Janice Reading 01625 424 045 for further information.

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next meeting will be on Monday 25th February at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Roe St featuring a talk about Rudyard Lake by Ray Perry.

Visitors are welcome for £2 which includes refreshments.

Chairman John Langdill 01625 420 364 for further information.

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RSPB Macclesfield Local Group Indoor Meetings Tuesday 12th February at 7.45pm ‘Inspired by birds’ - talk by Tom McKinney plus ‘Bring & Buy’ in aid of group funds.

Tuesday 12th March at 7.45pm Talk “From the Kent coast to the Yorkshire Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB” by Peter Robertson All welcome!

Senior Citizens Hall, Duke St Car Park SK11 6UR. More details

www.macclesfieldrspb.org.uk

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Macc Guild & Chamber Trade

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Please ring 01625 424101 for details of next meeting ******* Macclesfield Group Family History Society of Cheshire 27th February â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rainow Image Library the continuing storyâ&#x20AC;?

More details from Dennis Whyte 01625 617557

www.fhsc.org.uk *******

Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage Talks - February & March

www.silkscreen.org.uk Tel: 01625 425939

Next films to be shown:

6th February â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Biutifulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (2010 Spain) at 7pm (only one showing) 20th February â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Last Picture Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (1971 USA) 6th March â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tyrannosaurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (2011 UK) 27th February A talk by Alan Sennett on Iranian New Wave Cinema in the Whittaker Room at 7pm *******

Wednesday 13th February at 7.30pm Two hundred years of industrial history will be revealed by Thelma Whistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrated presentation â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Secret Life of Langley Textilesâ&#x20AC;? at the Heritage Centre, Roe St Wednesday 13th March at 7.30pm Keith Yearsley MBE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me and My Pianoâ&#x20AC;?

NB Change of venue for this event to The Salvation Army Hall on Roe St, Macclesfield Enquiries to 01625 429569 ******* A new fundraising group for

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has recently been formed in Macclesfield.

They are looking for new members!

If you feel you could help, please call Holly Smith on 0161 255 2800 holly.smith@mariecurie.org.uk

Save the date!!

And see Page 18 for further details!!

******* The Inner Wheel Club of Macclesfield Castle Registered Charity No: 103442

President Judy and Members warmly invite you to their

COFFEE MORNING

Thursday 7th March 10am - 12noon Gawsworth Methodist Church Hall Entrance plus coffee & biscuits ÂŁ1 Proceeds to British Heart Foundation Contact Sec Janet on 01625 614278 for information

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The Macclesfield Canal Society Is hosting a TALK on 14th February

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Anderton Boat Liftâ&#x20AC;?

Furnaround is a small unregistered charitable service. Weekly, over the past 16 years, volunteers have collected used furniture from donor houses and delivered to needy people in Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow and surrounding areas.

In the past 3 years they have delivered 3,450 items of furniture to 387 needy homes introduced by over 18 caring agencies; principal deliveries in 2011 were to introductions from Cheshire Peaks and Plains, Health Visitors and Childrens Services. They have never refused a request during this time.

They need: furniture, in particular, Your contributions of furniture beds, 2-seater settees, small wardrobes, drawers, kitchen tables and chairs, bedside tables, bedding, carpets, cutlery, pots and pans, crockery.

Volunteers to help collect the furniture on Fridays.

If you can help as a volunteer or would like to offer or request some furniture, please call the number above and leave a message. *******

SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS Macclesfield Area New Branch opening FIRST TASTER MEETING will be on SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2013 at Prestbury Methodist Church (next to Village Hall)

Macclesfield Road, Prestbury. from 22- 4pm Why not come along and have a go at playing in a group, some playing experience would be useful but we are not looking for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;expertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Meetings will be monthly Please bring a music stand if you have one.

Any questions email jane.duff@ntlworld.com

By David Thomas

Meetings are held on the first floor of the New Liberal Club on Boden Street, off Waters Green, opposite Macclesfield railway station.

The meetings start at 7.45 p.m.

All are welcome.

Contact 01625 422176 *******

HALL AVAILABLE TO HIRE

Scout Hall, West Bond Street Macclesfield ÂŁ10 per hour Telephone 01625 612913 or email susanhenderson@hotmail.com *******

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PROLECTRIC HALOGEN HEATER ÂŁ7.50 HINARI 1.5L SLOW HEALTH COOKPOT Boxed, unused ÂŁ7.50 SWAN automatic medium SLOW COOKER ÂŁ6 Tower SLOW COOKPOT small ÂŁ5 Shakespeare large FISHING TACKLE SEAT BOX with tray ÂŁ7.50 Adult SLEEPING BAG ÂŁ3 navy blue Toshiba cream/brown MICROWAVE ÂŁ5 TV STAND and PORTABLE AERIAL ÂŁ2 TABLE PROTECTOR felt/pvc ÂŁ8.50

Tel: 01625 433 527

PANASONIC stackable AUDIO EQUIPMENT Includes Record/LP turntable, audio amplifier/radio, 2 tape deck, CD player with two speakers. ÂŁ40 Tel: 01625 829 893 1.

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MICROWAVE ÂŁ25 WARDROBE, two BEDSIDE CABINETS, BED FRAME no mattress, excellent condition ÂŁ200 CONSERVE BLINDS, different sizes BIKE new, blue ÂŁ50 Tel: 01625 433 203 or 07852 920 381

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GUITAR Fender Squire 20th Anniversary (2002) with Ritter acoustic case and tuner and plectrums. Excellent condition. ÂŁ80 PRIORY DARK OAK CORNER CABINET Diamond leaded windows with double doors and double door storage base. Good condition. ÂŁ45 Tel: 01625 614 731

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Orbus motorised, folding RUNNING MACHINE with automatic incline. Immaculate condition, as new. Only used a couple of times. Great for the larger person. Buyer collects. ÂŁ275 ono (cost nearly ÂŁ1,000). Tel: 01625 428 825 JAY-BE SINGLE GUEST BED ÂŁ60 Immaculate.

Tel: 01625 433 916

2.0mm TELESCOPIC LADDER in silver. Never used. Cost ÂŁ30, sell for ÂŁ20.

Tel: 01260 252 087

DROP LEAF TABLE Dark brown wood effect. 32â&#x20AC;? wide, 58â&#x20AC;? long when open. ÂŁ30 ono. Tel: 01625 266 616 1.

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Hardwood BACK DOOR. Half hard wood, half double glazed glass. Standard door size with brass fittings/ bolts. Excellent condition ÂŁ70 Beech colour END KITCHEN PANEL, still boxed. Size W570 x D16 x H870mm ÂŁ10 Retro LIGHT PINK BATHROOM SUITE, with sink and toilet, all taps, fittings. ÂŁ100 ono. Exc, unused condition.

Single central heating RADIATOR 27â&#x20AC;? x 17â&#x20AC;? width. ÂŁ10 Electric SANDER (boxed) 3rd sheet, 100 watt. ÂŁ10. Unused.

Leather SADDLE/Diamante BRIDLE. Suit 16hh horse. ÂŁ150 TILE CUTTER, as boxed, unused. ÂŁ12 SINGLE PINE WARDROBE, needs assembly, few scratches due to storage. ÂŁ50 Various BOOKS Gardening, fiction, non fiction etc. 150 books in total ÂŁ75 or can split 50p each Macclesfield Tel: 07973 553 073

METAL FILING CABINET four drawer ÂŁ25

Tel: 01625 617 723

Brand New packaged Pierre Cardin 18â&#x20AC;? collar FORMAL SHIRT for sale. Sky blue with dark blue fine check; single button cuff. ÂŁ8 Tel: 01625 438 015

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WHEELCHAIR Compact and lightweight, foldable with quick release large wheels. Little used, in new condition.

Cost over £300, will accept £100 ono.

Tel: 07786 377 265 or 01625 420 649 BOHME super king BROWN LEATHER BED FRAME Offers, new condition. No mattress, slotted base.

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TRAVEL COT £20 Mothercare TRAVEL SYSTEM including car seat £70 Mothercare FRAMED BACK CARRIER 6 months - 3 years £30 Neutral coloured BOUNCY CRADLE SEAT £10

Tel: 07717 828 137

Arighi Bianchi English Cherry Wood DINING ROOM SUITE comprising an extending OVAL TABLE, 4 CHAIRS, CONSOLE TABLE and 3 door, 3 drawer DRESSER. £500 ONO. Tel: 01625 439 024 1.

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Ferguson combination 21” TELEVISION, VIDEO RECORDER, DVD PLAYER. Good working order £20 Dirt Devil cyclonic bagless CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER. Good working order with instructions. £15 Prestige PRESSURE COOKER Brand new. 5L £5 Huge load of beautiful KNITTING WOOL. Two boxfuls, suit knitters club or car boot. Worth over £100, will sell for £60, no offers. Must go in one lot.

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Two Lindam night and day FEEDING SYSTEMS, one with original box. As new. £5 each, will sell separately.

Two Phillips Avent BOTTLE STERILISERS. One with original box as new.£5 each., will sell separately.

Tel: 07776 063 028

"BABYLISS BIG HAIR". Rotating action gives volume, body and shine as you dry. Great for medium to long hair. Argos £45 Unused boxes and still under guarantee. £25 Tel: 01625 613 826 WARDROBE Hanging rail on one side, shelves on the other. Buyer to collect. Dimensions 46D x 91W x 176H cm £20 Tel: 07908 574 113

GIRL'S BIKE, suit age 6-10, excellent condition, £40 Also helmet £5 Tel: 01625 615135 Oval WOODEN DINING TABLE with 6 CHAIRS Dimensions 180cm x 90cm £50 Tel: 07909 244 718

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Ikea TODDLER BED in blue. Good condition. £50.

Peppa Pig TRIKE, unused. Suitable from 18 months. £15.

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GOLF CLUBS Pinseeker 1, 3, 5 woods; Irons 4 to sand wedge with BAG and TROLLEY. £60 ono GOLF CLUBS Mizuno XR3 4 to wedge irons £50 Donnay DRIVER Challenger £10 Taylor made DRIVER Bubble Burner; Slazenger 1 WOOD laminated j miller £10; Slazenger 1 WOOD laminated Jack Nicklaus £10; Howson hippo DRIVER metal £10.

GOLF TROLLEY £10.

Pine BATHROOM CABINET £8 Metal decorative King size HEADBOARD white & gold £50 ono Tel: 01625 422 607

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'Mamas and Papas' ACQUA TWO STAGE ERGO BATH – Pearl White. Provides two integral support positions: 1st for newborns and 2nd for sitting baby. Very good condition. £10.00 Tel: 07790 823 866 or 01625 619989

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Solid Pine BOOKCASE. Great Condition. 39(H), 33(W), 11(D)-inches ÂŁ30 Mothercare GIRLS DUFFEL COAT. 5-6 years ÂŁ8 Size 7 Next BOOTS, brown with detailed stitching. 10cms heel ÂŁ15 Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Eyore and Piglet SOFT TOYS. Lovely to play with or to use to decorate your little oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room Fisher Price â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 inches high - ÂŁ10 Mothercare PLAYBEAD COT in a natural beech finish, L126 x W66 x H102cm (no mattress) ÂŁ50 Tel: 07808 930 367

Mothercare Trenton DELUXE TRAVEL SYSTEM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Black, only used since June 2012, very good condition, complete with carrycot, cosy toes, raincover and Group 0 car seat - ÂŁ100 ono Bright Starts Comfort & Harmony CRADLING BOUNCER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pink, very good condition with newborn insert, vibrates & plays music - ÂŁ15 Mothercare â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Please Look After Meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; VIBRATING ROCKER, bought as a spare so used very little, excellent condition, vibrates & plays music - ÂŁ15 Tel: 07595 400 283

Carrera Vulcan front suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE 20 inch alloy frame, 26 inch alloy wheels, 18 speed gripshifters, front and rear disc brakes. Excellent working order and condition. ÂŁ70.00 ono Tel: 01260 253 061 1.

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Lift and rise RECLINER CHAIR in oatmeal fabric, hardly used cost ÂŁ600 will accept ÂŁ300 Aquila reclining BATH LIFT, never used cost ÂŁ300 accept ÂŁ200 Self propelled FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR ÂŁ50 4. WALKING FRAME ÂŁ10 2 tray WALKING TROLLEY ÂŁ15 6. TOILET FRAME ÂŁ10 BATH SEAT ÂŁ10 8. COMMODE CHAIR with adjustable feet ÂŁ10 Short handled WASHER, new ÂŁ5 10. PICK UP TOOL, as new ÂŁ5 Long handled SHOE HORN, as new ÂŁ2 12. Foam LEG WEDGE ÂŁ3 All reasonable offers accepted - Tel: 01625 611 623 eves

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12 inch 2 stroke petrol/rotary LAWNMOWER ÂŁ 35 Ono Pine DROP LEAF TABLE with 4 chairs neatly stored inside ÂŁ 50 Grey /silver tubular steel 3ft HEADBOARD good quality ÂŁ 30 2 Brass BLOW LAMPS ÂŁ 50 pair.

Asus flat screen 19inch COMPUTER with wireless keyboard ÂŁ 75 Beautiful chenille BURGUNDY RUG 5ftx 3ft cost ÂŁ120 bargain ÂŁ 45 Small set of OFFICE DRAWERS ÂŁ 12

Tel: 07766 590 383 or 01625 669 618

Bright Stars VIBRATING BOUNCY CHAIR Excellent condition, only used a handful of times. ÂŁ15 (no offers) Tel 01625 860 917 or 07917 841 338 1.

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Coral chenille M & S 3 PIECE SUITE. ÂŁ250.00 Original White & Newton classic DINING TABLE in beechwood with four roll cushion CHAIRS. Shown extended. ÂŁ250.00 DISPLAY CABINET with 2 glass front display cupboards, one drinks/glasses cupboard with automatic light.

Three other lights. Base unit with 3 drawers, 4 cupboards ÂŁ250 Tel: 01625 428 303 Pair Brown Leather 'Brasher Supalite GTX' Ladies WALKING BOOTS in perfect condition. Clean and hardly worn, size 4.5 - Cost ÂŁ99. ÂŁ25 Memory Foam DOG BED, Brown with washable fleece cover (Pets at Home ÂŁ30). Collie/Lab size in near perfect condition ÂŁ15.00. Tel: 01625 429 675.

Real fire effect electric wall mounted CORELLI 400 FIRE, as new ÂŁ120 Bosch STRIMMER ÂŁ10 HALOGEN HEATER ÂŁ10 Tel: 01625 616 320 Lasuma REFLEXOLOGY/THERAPY CHAIR Lightweight & compact, towelling cover, carrying case. ÂŁ90

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TOURING CARAVAN Bailey Ranger 2002 500/5 5 Berth. Good Condition.

With Bradcott full awning, separate porch awning, aquaroll, wastemaster, TV & portable satellite dish receiver. New tyres 2011. Alco stabilizer & hitchlock.

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MONET â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LA PROMENADEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; PICTURE: 33in/84cm x 25in/64cm, in light blue frame, with fittings ÂŁ10 CHRISTMAS TREE BASE, for real tree, heavy, green cast iron, ornate, 9.5in/25cm square, exc condition, ÂŁ25 WENTWORTH WOODEN JIGSAW PUZZLES WITH WHIMSIES, premium quality traditional wooden jigsaws, cut in Victorian style with selected pieces cut in shapes that reflect the image (whimsies): 1) Monet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Le Pont Japonais Bassin aux NymphĂŠas (Detail)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 250 pieces, in sturdy thick card box with cloth drawstring bag, as new, perfect condition, ÂŁ15; 2) â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Peacockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Leeds Castle, Kent, 140 pieces, in sturdy thick card box with cloth drawstring bag, as new, perfect condition ÂŁ11; 3) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pagoda in Autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in thin cardboard box with cloth drawstring bag, pieces and bag in perfect condition, box slightly worn, ÂŁ9 DOUBLE BOWL 90mm STRAINER WASTE AND OVERFLOW, stainless steel, as new, still in bag, ÂŁ12 NOKIA E63 SMARTPHONE, currently locked to 3 network, in original box with charger and user guide, good condition apart from mark on back (doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect performance), ÂŁ30 2 x FIRST ALERT SMOKE ALARM, Super Model, as new, unopened, ÂŁ10 for both 2 x KIDDE FYRNETICS IONISATION SMOKE ALARM, as new, unopened, ÂŁ10 for both AVON SKIN SO SOFT original, dry oil spray 8 x 150ml bottles, ÂŁ3 each or ÂŁ22 the lot SET OF 3 REXEL â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AGENDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHARCOAL LETTER TRAYS, with 10 risers and set of labels, as new condition, ÂŁ30 IN-CAR VACUUM CLEANER, plugs into cigarette lighter, long nozzle, brush attachment, instructions ÂŁ20 Tel: 01625 616 319 TRAVEL COT AND MATTRESS with two flanellete fitted sheets in excellent condition (hardly used) PINK HIGH CHAIR & TRAY (attaches to chair) ÂŁ10 TWO MOTHERCARE OPENING STAIRGATES ÂŁ10 or ÂŁ15 pair

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CHANDELIER - black, wrought iron, new, boxed ÂŁ20 WALLPAPER (OPERA) new, unopened, pale cream background with black and a little beige, 9 rolls. ÂŁ7 per roll, the lot ÂŁ60 LADDER 3 STEP ÂŁ6 CUPBOARDS (mahogany) Four for bathroom preferably.

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