Local People Macclesfield June 2016 by Heather Tebay

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Well, a bumper issue this month and a whole range of stuff to amuse and interest you .. To start, we have a job opportunity on Page 5 up at Heaton House Farm in Rushton Spencer. There are some very interesting articles in this issue … if you are having trouble balancing life and work (and as I write, I haven’t left my desk for about four days so maybe I should take heed!!), read Kalini Kent’s article on Page 12. Kalini is passionate about her work so if you think you would like to investigate further, give her a ring. Danika Lloyd has written another historical piece for us on Page 22 …. seems that things haven’t changed much in 100 or so years!! And spooky to see the old Police House as it used to be, considering my lovely son lived there for a short time recently in the renovated version! Talking of my elder offspring, our Words and Pictures feature this month is about someone who had a very positive influence on him as he hurtled through his teenage years and coincidentally, we also feature an ad for a local business which similarly played a great part in his formative years. The connection - work it out - but all I can say is that Confucius was a very wise old soul!! Incidentally, when you work out which business it is, use it or lose it. Seriously. Plenty of new businesses this month as well so please support them. On a lighter note, Barnaby is on its way - see Page 33 for a chance to win some tickets! It will be great fun!! And if you are single and over 40, the chance for love beckons on Page 14!

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May's 'Team Of The Month' is from local school of dance, 'DANCE ADDICTS', which was established just three years ago in Macclesfield. In that short time, the team has grown from twelve to around a hundred regular members who train and compete in Freestyle Dance and Slow Dance. This team is incredibly diverse with members as young as 11 months of age, all the way through to adults. By working together, supporting each other and training regularly, the team have achieved remarkable standards of Freestyle and Slow Dance and have competed at local, national and international level, recently bringing home trophies from The British Olympics in Blackpool and winning droves of trophies at competitions around the country. The team are just starting to prepare their performances for the Barnaby festival and Geronimo festival this summer whilst training hard for a summer of competing against some of the best dancers in the UK and beyond. Follow Dance Addicts on Facebook or at www.danceaddicts.co.uk 6

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The ‘One’ service from Jobling Gowler- A bespoke service with the spotlight firmly focused on your individual needs “Thank you for carrying out the work so expertly and keeping us fully informed throughout the process.” Mr & Mrs J.R. “Thank you for your help with my mother. It’s nice that you take the time to explain things clearly so that she understands”

The Magnetism of Macclesfield Macclesfield has a unique ability to draw people in. Is it because of its enviable position in this beautiful landscape or is it the town’s rich cultural heritage that keeps us coming back for more? As local residents ourselves, we would say that it is the people of this well-loved town that draw us to it their northern, warm and welcoming nature that has us hooked! For Simon Heapy an avid season ticket holder of Macclesfield Town Football Club, the magnetism of Macclesfield is drawing him home after 12 years of working in the city centre of Manchester. We at Jobling Gowler are delighted to have Simon joining the Jobling Gowler team this May. Simon Heapy is a leading lawyer in the field of Court of Protection, recommended in the two main legal directories for his particular expertise, Legal 500 and the Chambers & Partners Directory.

Mr NB.S. “Thank you so much for what you have done so far, we really do appreciate you and your continued support for our family” Ms N.N.

“It is hard to find anybody else with such enthusiasm”, and he is “passionately committed to dealing with people with mental capacity issues.” (Chambers & Partners, 2016)

Simon relocated back to his childhood home of Macclesfield this month, with his new wife, Kirsty. Simon’s expertise in advising vulnerable clients, particularly those with capacity related issues, together with his experience of having previously led a successful Court of Protection team for a large Manchester law firm, will be a significant asset to the firm. His appointment will bridge the existing knowledge and expertise in the Wills, Probate and Tax department with that of the Clinical Negligence and Serious Personal Injury departments. His knowledge brings the expertise from the city to Macclesfield, ensuring that you can have expert advice, accessible to you in this area. Next month we will be providing information about the role of the Deputy and how Simon may be able to assist you or your loved one. For more information please call the office on 01625 614 250 or email Simon via enquiries@jobling-gowler.co.uk

Your Local Legal Experts The appointment of Simon Heapy to the Jobling Gowler team, continues Jobling Gowler’s commitment to providing the very best advice to our clients. Just as Tessa Whiskard is a member of STEP, the professional body of nearly 15,000 trust and estate practitioners, Simon is a member of the STEP Mental Capacity Specialist Interest Group.

Tessa also boasts a STEP advanced certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients, whilst Simon Heapy was a founding executive committee member of the Court of Protection Practitioners’ Association (COPPA). By instructing a solicitor at Jobling Gowler, our clients can be assured of getting qualified, experienced and specialist advice of the highest quality about all aspects of estate planning.

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Local People …. talks life balance

Communication and Drama specialist Kalini Kent is also a Parent and Youth Coach and will be writing an occasional series for LPM about common issues we all face – family relationships, coping with stress, transition and change, lack of confidence, bullying and conflict, and maybe other problems LPM readers wish to be tackled. In this issue she deals with how to identify priorities and set goals, with practical tools to help you find balance and fulfilment in life.

Is there a perfect balance?

The truth is that nothing ever achieves absolute balance so when we say “I need more balance”, what we are really referring to is the fact that we are focusing on one priority so something else that matters to us is being neglected. Hence we get feelings of being overwhelmed, not managing our time effectively; and common symptoms are letting things slip like quality time with loved ones, fitness regimes and sleep. Doing that for too long can be damaging. Life is a balancing act but the question of balance is really about priority and counterbalancing. When you focus on your priority you will automatically go out of balance, becoming totally absorbed in the task or project (eg work). The challenge is making sure you don’t neglect your priorities outside of work. So when at work you work, and when at home you focus on what is important at home. In order to achieve a balance, ideally you need to set aside time in the day to achieve a well-rounded involvement in all aspects of your life. It doesn’t mean an equal amount of time, but sufficient time. Pause for a moment now to consider the balance you currently have in your life and the balance you want to achieve. Sometimes it is difficult to work out what your priorities are and how to balance your time, so six months later you can be in the same situation with no progress. Priorities also change over time as circumstances change, e.g. children or new career. This is where it helps to identify goals properly, and what you want. An excellent process to help you identify priorities in your life and get clear about short, medium and long-term goals is as follows: ● Write down everything you want to BE (eg. doctor, ideal parent), DO (eg. travel, write a book), or HAVE (e.g. car, loving relationship). Write a positive sentence as to WHY you want to BE, DO or HAVE each item: “I want this because...” - and visualize it. The list will fall into different categories so choose the top eight most important to you – for many these are Family, Friends, Relationships, Work, Health, Social Life. ● The next important step is to identify where you are in your life at this point in time and assess your level of satisfaction in each area compared to how you would like it to be. An excellent tool for this is The ‘Wheel Of Life’ which helps you get clear about goals. See the example opposite and have a go at following the instructions. ● Once you have created your own personal Wheel, brainstorm at least three things you could do to move you one point closer to achieving 10 out of 10 for each area. ● Prioritise your ideas and decide the most useful/effective thing to do first and set yourself a time limit. Continue doing this until you have a plan of action including short, medium and long-term actions for each area, with time limits for each. Ultimately, to achieve life balance, your aim is to identify your priorities and work towards them, but not to forget to give sufficient time and attention to all of the areas that give you fulfilment and satisfaction. This process can help you identify your priorities and break the steps down into bite size chunks so as to help you achieve your goals whilst being mindful of all areas that are important to you. 12 To advertise with us, just call 01625 265551

The Wheel of Life

Wheel Of Life Instructions • In each of the areas, go forward to a point in time in which everything in this area of your life is as you want it to be. Visualise how it would look or feel if life was 10 out of 10 in that area and make a few notes. • Now looking at each area at this point in time, rank your level of satisfaction out of 10 where 1 is least satisfied and 10 is most satisfied. Draw a curved line. • Do this for each segment and you will see your own Wheel – the areas in your life with potential for growth and positive development. Is it a bumpy ride? • Does any area jump out as being out of balance? • What area is most important and needs most improvement?

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Yes, we know it’s not February (the sun is beginning to shine through the rain though!) but LPM is very excited to be able to exclusively announce the launch of a brand new service designed to spread some love, happiness and friendship amongst local people who are genuinely single and over 40 …. L♥ve at First Date is a Cheshire based Matchmaking Service with its Head Office in Macclesfield. It is not an internet dating service but deals with its clients personally on a one-to-one basis in a strictly confidential and sensitive manner. No picture or private information is put out in the public domain which means no more trawling through endless photos (some OK, some too good to be true and some just souldestroying, as far as we can see!!), communicating with potential ‘matches’ who then turn out to live hundreds of miles away or who are completely different to what you have seen on screen, which only leads to inevitable disappointment and frustration. With L♥ve at First Date, you don’t even have to use a computer! There are no special criteria for our clients – you don’t have to be rich or do a certain type of job – just be nice, kind and friendly and over 40 years old! And genuinely single …. So, how does it work? L♥ve at First Date uses a ‘noncomputerised’ matching system and will take into consideration personality and individuality during the personal interview and search process.

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It specialises in creating introductions that really work, by ensuring that members are introduced to potential partners, or even just companions, who share their priorities and lifestyles. MD of L♥ve at First Date, Dean Mottershead, told us, “The first step is to fill in our extensive questionnaire. After that, we will arrange for an informal, relaxed chat over a cup of tea in your home (usually takes around an hour) with our senior match maker when we will discuss in greater detail exactly what type of person you are looking for and if we can help you, although by now, we will have established such an in-depth personal profile that it should be very difficult not to find you a match somewhere along the line! If at this point, you feel confident that we can help you find that special someone and we like each other, you pay a one-off registration fee to join and agree to our T&C’s and monthly finder’s fee. Our consultants and our matching team then meet to discuss individual clients, taking into account all the details gleaned in the process so far, and once we have a few options for you, we will meet again to show you your potential matches. Even then, we don’t just leave you to it, but will hold your hand right up to the magical moment when you are holding that special person’s hand … even arriving with you on the first date to make sure everything goes smoothly.” Dean told me that they would anticipate finding a ‘match’ after only a few months searching (after all, you can’t hurry love!! Who said that?), but it can also happen that they have someone in mind straight away …. which would be fantastic! However, as they also realistically recognise that occasionally, the process may take a little longer than anticipated, they put a cap on the monthly fee after ten months. So, as a member of this unique introductory agency, all you really have to do is relax and prepare for those butterflies! Call L♥ve at First Date on 01625 687770 to request a questionnaire or more information, or download the online version from the website.

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Local People - A Teenage Perspective …… People - A Teenage Perspective …... Local A small group of students from various year groups at Macclesfield

of students A small group from ideas, various year groups Macclesfield Academy meets regularly to discuss work together andat support Academy regularly to discuss ideas, work and support each other meets as writers. The articles they write for us looktogether at life from other as each writers. a sometimes refreshingly alternative perspective! Our articles look at life from a sometimes refreshingly different This month, Autumn Brown writes about her hobby …. make up! perspective! This month’s heartfelt article is written by a Year 7 student - Isis Morton.

Is makeup really a mask to hide imperfections or to make them?

I have worn makeup for around 4 years, beginning with just the basic mascara found in my mum’s room. I started wearing makeup mainly due to the pressure of high school girls having to look ‘pretty’, but I soon realised when I found eyeliner and alternative music, the pressure to fit in wasn’t for me. I started to realise that wearing makeup, for me, wasn’t to hide faults or blemishes, it was out of enjoyment. I wore makeup because I simply loved waking up in the morning and being able to express myself through the colour of an eye shadow, or shape of my eyeliner. Later, I began to realise, out of my few hobbies, applying and experimenting with makeup was one of them. With my love for Halloween and other events I attended that involved dressing up, I soon realised my love for makeup special effects. I began with the basics of face painting, with the little supplies I had at home in my bedroom. I have a huge love for fantasy movies which inspired me massively to try and recreate my favourite characters. Since I started, I always have had a huge interest and passion for drawing almost everything, from my favourite characters to insects and flowers, so the artistic interest added to my love for media makeup. As I got older and went through different phases of interest, I began to collect different supplies for applying makeup, including: a bruise pallet, scar wax and liquid latex. I soon began experimenting with the little supplies I had, most of the time completely clueless messing, but eventually I began to get better and people began to notice. My mum began to notice as she entered my room to see her daughter with a gaping wound on her arm. I got told that my hobby of messing around with makeup was realistic and good! The praise and appreciation of the makeup I was doing made me want to do more. I began to get asked by my friends to do their makeup for events. I recreated burns, scars and wounds onto their faces, and again gained praise for my work. I then started to buy more expensive, completed face paints and other prosthetics and began to experiment with trying to create masks and facial prosthetics. I loved it, I loved that what I was creating has an impact on people, whether it’s making them cringe from the gore, or making them smile from the realism. My inspiration and influences came from watching videos on YouTube and researching other methods and tutorials on more advanced special effects such as animal snouts, blisters and detailed face paints. I soon began to build up skills on how to create certain things, but don’t get me wrong, I’m no expert. If anything, I’m far from it. So, when I learnt that colleges in my reach were available and did courses in media makeup, I was thrilled. I could do my hobby as a college course! I could learn new skills and learn about new equipment! I continue to keep up my hobby of theatrical makeup and hope that the future holds a career in it for me. But, for now, the next step is continuing and keeping up my hobby.

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Local People … from the past

Danika Lloyd, family historian, from local company Family History Helpers will be kindly giving us an insight over the next few issues about what life was really like for local people of the past.

Law and Disorder in Macclesfield William Sheasby was Chief Constable of Macclesfield Borough Police Force for almost 30 years during the Victorian era. He had rather an eventful time as Chief of Police - he was at the head of a mounted police security force during a visit from the Duchess of Teck (GreatGrandmother of Queen Elizabeth II), who came to Macclesfield in 1895 to open a silk exhibition at the local School of Art. Throughout his career William dealt with many shocking cases including assaults, highway robberies, and murder. There were also illegal gambling gatherings, multiple cases of prisoners escaping from Macclesfield lock-ups, and a huge amount of drunk and riotous behaviour at a time when many people consumed more beer than water! William was aged 34 when he arrived in Macclesfield in 1874 from Coventry Police Force, he and his wife lived in Macclesfield for the Old Police Station rest of their lives and had 9 children, 6 of whom survived to adulthood. In 1882 an attempt was made on William’s own life. As William was leaving his home on Great King Street, Macclesfield, he was stabbed by a “mad shoemaker” who admitted that he wanted to “do for” Sheasby and said in court that if he had money he would have bought a revolver and shot him. William served as Chief Constable in Macc until his retirement in December 1903; he was presented with his portrait, a service plate, and 50 sovereigns by the Mayor of Macclesfield. William enjoyed 26 years of retirement, he died aged 89. None of William’s shocking and often seemingly terrifying experiences deterred his son Henry who was appointed Chief Constable of Macclesfield Borough Police Force in 1907 and retired in February 1942. William and Henry served as Chief Constable for 64 years collectively, more than half of the time that Macclesfield Borough Police existed. Henry Sheasby Macclesfield’s West Park Museum houses local history displays including items related to the history of local law enforcement alongside its renowned ancient Egyptian collection which belonged to the daughter of a Macclesfield mill owner and an impressive selection of works by local artist Charles Tunnicliffe. West Park Museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays 1:00pm to 4:00pm, free admission.

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Days of the Week 1. Since the mid-1930s, UK General Elections have always been held on which day of the week? 2. What is the only day of the week that is an anagram of a valid English word? 3. The final round of each the four major golf championships normally takes place on which day of the week? 4. What day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and his Apostles?... Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday or Good Friday? 5. According to the nursery rhyme, on what day of the week did Solomon Grundy get married? 6. Which day of the week features in the titles of top ten hit singles by New Order, Duran Duran and the Bangles? 7. Which TV and film character has the middle name of Friday and a first name to suggest she might be full of woe? 8. What is the first day of the week mentioned in the lyrics of the theme song for the TV show Happy Days? 9. "Mardi Gras" is French for what?... lazy Monday, fat Tuesday or angry Wednesday? 10. Hosted by Chris Evans, when the TV show TFI Friday was first broadcast in 1996, what did Channel 4 say the letters in "TFI" stood for? 24

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Five Years of The Hope Centre

On May 17th, the HOPE Centre celebrates five years of being a café like no other in Macclesfield! Situated on Park Green, in what used to be (for those of you with long memories) the Wesley Owen Christian Bookshop, the Hope Centre still sells Christian Books, music and gifts. However, enter the shop and the smell of delicious, fairly-traded ground coffee is in the air. Freshly prepared food is available all day, from satisfying soup to scrummy cakes – all served with a smile. The HOPE Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00, and Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00. Come in on the 17th May for a coffee and a specially made Birthday Biscuit! Managed by Christine Togneri, the Hope Centre is staffed by a team of volunteers from churches across the town, and further afield. As you walk into the HOPE Centre, as well as that delicious coffee, the first thing that you notice is the atmosphere, a haven of calm, a place where the elderly are not rushed, where children are welcome, a space to come with a group of friends or alone and be offered warmth. Though no-one will pressurise you if you are just browsing, if you need help in selecting a Bible or a special gift, one of the staff or volunteers will be pleased to help, and if it’s not in stock, many items can be ordered. People have time to listen, both volunteers and those who come into the HOPE Centre for just that purpose, to chat to those who are lonely or need to talk to someone; the Listening Service is an important part of the work of the HOPE Centre, again volunteers, with listening skills and God’s love to share and to spare. Over the years volunteers have gone on to paid work as a result of the confidence and experience they have gained at the HOPE Centre, and young people have worked towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award by helping in the café. The HOPE Centre is more than just a café and gift shop, it is the Church working together to share God’s love. To celebrate even more, there will be a special service at Macclesfield Methodist Church on 8th May at 3.00pm … with cake!

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Thai Beef Salad Serves 4

Ready in 50 minutes, plus marinating time This colourful and fragrant main-meal salad is great for easy entertaining. Choose thick pieces of steak and take care not to overcook them or they will become tough and chewy.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

2 x 175g sirloin steaks 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced 8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 100g fresh bean sprouts 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 4 firm plum tomatoes, quartered 200g mixed salad leaves

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juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander 1 tsp finely chopped lemon grass

Place the steak in a shallow dish. Mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and chilli flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle until very hot. Add the steak and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan, cover with foil and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Toss together the spring onions, radishes, bean sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes and salad leaves. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice the warm steak thinly across the grain. Toss gently into the salad with the dressing. Pile into a large shallow serving dish and serve immediately, or leave to cool and serve chilled.

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"The Astronomer's Story", the family adventure at the heart of 'Space' themed Barnaby Festival! Barnaby is back from Friday 17 to Sunday 26 June with 100 events over ten days, many of them free. There's a special focus on families with a major production commissioned by Barnaby for Christ Church. 'La Lune' is made up of different elements over several days, dreamt up by award-winning, Macclesfield-based Wild Rumpus CIC. The adventure begins with The Astronomer's Story, a 45 minute theatre show where the actors use puppetry, lighting and stage sets to transform Christ Church into the secret laboratory of an eccentric astronomer. John Herschel has finally succeeded in his greatest ever mind-boggling experiment - to bring the moon and the stars down to Macclesfield! But all is not well - he has put the town in peril. Maxonians are called upon to work together to save the town! The show runs throughout Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June, tickets £6 for SK10/SK11 residents (£8 for others) from www.barnabyfestival.org.uk.

The rest of La Lune is free The Observatory (a grand 'space' themed fete on Christ Church lawns), The Roving Moon (spot it moving across rooftops) and the dramatic finale, The Moon Rising, at dusk on Saturday 25 June.

Local People are delighted to have two pairs of tickets for The Astronomer's Story to give away! Just answer these questions: (1) What does ‘La Lune’ mean? (2) What is the scientist's name? Full details and all tickets at www.barnabyfestival.org.uk To enter the competition, send your name, address and telephone number plus the answers to the questions by post or email to Local People at the addresses on Page 3.

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Cheshire Streetwise: Community Furniture Re-use Project Shop

This section is FREE for schools, churches, charities, community groups and nonnon- profit making organisations to advertise oneone-off events and then only if there is space, will we publish more general information about any group or cause. We like to get something in for everyone who has sent us something, so we reserve the right to extract and prune information to fit the space available, so that everyone gets a fair chance of being included! The Editor’s decision is final!

Every Tuesday and Saturday 7.30pm Sutton St James Church: Prize-giving Charity Whist Drive

For more details, ring 01625 619837 Too good to throw away? Quality household items Sutton Church Hall needed for re-use, helping local people, and the environment. Free collection from local areas on Mondays -------------------------------------------------------------------or by arrangement. Find a bargain and support a good Wednesday 4th May 7.30pm - 9pm cause. Any funds raised go back into the local community. (1st Wednesday of each month) For info, email info@cheshirestreetwise.co.uk Macclesfield Unitarians: Circle Dancing or call 07719 509061 Led by Bridget Ovey. Check details with Val Jackson on Gilchrist Avenue, Weston Estate, Macclesfield 01625 266662. No experience necessary - a gentle, simple -------------------------------------------------------------------way to dance with others.

Sunday 1st and 15th May 2.30pm - 3.30pm King Edward Street Chapel, Macclesfield (1st and 3rd Sundays of each month) -------------------------------------------------------------------Macclesfield Quakers: Meetings for Worship Wednesday 4th May 1.45pm Unitarian Chapel, King Edward Street, Macclesfield Prestbury Flower Club: Monthly Meeting -------------------------------------------------------------------Wendy Graveston (Burnley) "The Apprentice" Every Other Sunday plus Plant Sale Macclesfield Rambling Club: Fortnightly Walks Wednesday 1st June 1.45pm For more info, visit www.maccramblers.org or phone Jane Pugh (Lydbury) "The Dance Night Away" John Langdill on 01625 420364

Meet in front of Macclesfield Station -------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 1st May 5.30 am for 5.45am start RSPB Coombes Valley: International Dawn Chorus Day: A guided walk through Churnet Valley and Bellpit Meadows £5 non-members, £4 members. Steep and muddy in places so wear appropriate footwear and wrap up warm. For more info or to book, Tel: 01538 384017, email coombes.valley@rspb.org.uk or see www.rspb.org.uk/coombesvalley.

Meet at Consall Nature Park car park (ST9 0AF) -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesdays 8pm - 10pm Macclesfield Scottish Country Dance Group Adult Class Beginners' class 7pm-8.00 (Autumn term only). Children's class Saturdays 10am-12.00noon. All welcome. Scottish Country Dancing is great exercise both for mind and body

Methodist Church Hall Langley.

plus Club Competition: 'The Jessie Kite Petite Trophy' 9"x9"x9" '. Title "Garden Snippets". For more information, contact Lynda Brant (secretary) on 01625 612828

Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury -------------------------------------------------------------------Every Wednesday 10.30-11.30 (except 2nd Wed of month) St Edwards St. Chapel: Little Voices Mums, Dads, babies and toddlers welcome for gentle singing and toys in the unique setting of the Chapel atmosphere. £1 includes cuppa and biscuits. Phone Helen Walford 07783 802400 for more details.

St Edwards Chapel -------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday May 5th 10am-12noon Arthritis Research UK Macclesfield & District Branch: Coffee Morning Admission £1, includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Stalls including cakes, books, plants, raffle. For further info, contact the branch secretary on 01625 873491

Gawsworth Methodist Church Hall

Macclesfield Visitor Information Centre

What Can You Do This May? Discounted tickets for Chester Zoo, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Gulliver’s World and many others available!

Rewind North @ Capesthorne tickets - no booking fees! Barnaby Festival tickets! ● Bostocks Coaches booking agent ● National Theatre Live bookings ●

Cheshire Show Tickets!

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Thursdays 7.30pm to 10pm Gawsworth Thursday Bridge Club: Weekly Meeting

£2 per person, with refreshments provided, in a friendly atmosphere. Prizes at the end of the evening, everyone welcome. Tel: Michael Eardley on 01260 226419 for info

Gawsworth Village Hall -------------------------------------------------------------------Friday 6th May 7.30pm Macclesfield Sugarcrafters: Monthly Meeting: "New Techniques with Rice paper", a demonstration by Christine Kerrigan. For more info Tel: Lynda Brant 01625 612828 or email brant.lynda@yahoo.co.uk

Broken Cross Methodist Church, Macclesfield SK10 3JR -------------------------------------------------------------------Friday 6th May 10am - 12noon (1st Fri each month) Morton Hall Community Centre: Coffee Morning

Wednesday 1st June 1.30pm - 3.30pm Drop-in Crafts: Astronaut Backpacks

Part of the Space-themed Barnaby Festival. Come along to our drop-in session and create astronaut backpacks to blast off with! Price £2 Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The Old Sunday School, Roe Street Macclesfield, SK11 6U Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June 10am - 12noon Holiday Art Workshops: Sewing Bee

Discover the fun of stitching. Make stitched items to take home. Price £6.50 for session and all materials.

Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ Thursday 2nd June 12.30 - 3.30pm Teen Holiday Art workshop: Wallpaper Workshop For children aged 11+ . Join our wallpaper workshop and create printed wallpaper to take home. Price £6.50 for session and all materials.

Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ -------------------------------------------------------------------Come along for a chat and to meet friends. Everyone th nd welcome. For more information, contact Jacqui Whibberly Sunday 8 May 9am-12noon (2 Sun each month) Macclesfield Conservative Club: Car Boot Sale on 07903 702957 Tables indoor and outside, but the indoor ones need to be Morton Hall Community Centre booked. Please ring Angela on 01625 422150. Union Road Macclesfield West Bank Road -------------------------------------------------------------------_________________

Activities at Macclesfield Museums Saturday 7th May 10am - 4pm Makers Day

Browse and buy a range of items by crafters and makers from across the North West, showcasing a range of local creative talents from 3D Art Deco inspired figurative sculpture, to contemporary jewellery. There will be jewellery making demonstration as well as a variety of art and crafts to try out, suitable for all ages. Free Entry. For more info, visit www.silkmacclesfield,org.uk

Heritage Centre, Roe Street Macclesfield, SK11 6UT Tuesday 31st May 2pm - 4pm Drop-in Crafts: Canopic Jars

Drop in to West Park to make an Egyptian canopic jar to take home-complete with organs!! Price £2. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian. For more info, on this and other activities, visit www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk

West Park Museum, Prestbury Road Macclesfield, SK10 3BJ Wednesday 1st June 10am - 12noon Amazed by Science: Carousel of Science

Part of the Cheshire initiative ‘Amazed by Science’. Drop in to the Silk Museum for silk inspired science experiments. Price £2

Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ

Tuesday 10th May 7pm - 8pm East Cheshire NHS Trust: Health Matters Programme: "How to avoid Ear Trouble", a talk by Mr A Camilleri For more info see www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

Lecture Theatre Macclesfield DG Hospital -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday 10th May 7.45pm RSPB Macclesfield Local Group: AGM and Members' Digital Images and Videos All welcome. For more info, visit www.macclesfieldrspb.org.uk

Macclesfield Methodist Church Westminster Road SK10 1BX -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday 10th May 7.30pm (2nd Tues each month) Wilmslow Decorative & Fine Arts Society: "The Fascinating World of Playing Cards", a talk by Yasha Beresiner The lecture is followed by a complementary glass of wine and a chat. Membership £41 per year, which covers 10 lectures on varied subjects. We also go on day trips and have organised a study tour of Munich in October. All welcome.

Wilmslow Parish Hall, Chancel Lane Wilmslow SK9 4AA

Tuesday 10th May 7pm - 8pm East Wednesday 11th May 2pm (2nd Wed each month) Alderley Edge Women's Group Social Group for Older Ladies. For more information, contact Anna Bainbridge on 01625 585702

Alderley Edge Methodist Church Wednesday 25th May 10am (4th Wed each mth) Coffee and Get-together De Trafford Arms in Alderley Edge -------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday 11th May 7.30pm. Macclesfield Museums: Jewish Life in Macclesfield Local researcher Basil Judea discusses Jewish Life in Macclesfield across the years. This talk ties in with an exhibition at Charles Roe House. Price: £4/£3 for members of the Friends. For more info visit www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk

The Old Sunday School, Roe Street Macclesfield, SK11 6UT -------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 12th May 7.45pm start Macclesfield Canal Society: "Unusual & Interesting Aspects of the Trent & Mersey Canal", a talk by Gillian Watson Visitors welcome. For info, call Stewart on 01625 266988

The Silk Trader, Brook Street (Note new venue) Friday 13th May 8pm Bollington Folk Club: “A Love of the Duet” Ben Savage and Hannah Sanders Spring 2016 UK Tour.

Tickets £7 from Bollington Folk Club. Ring 01625 573255 or see https://sites.google.com/site/bollingtonfolkclub/home

Dog and Partridge, Palmerston Street, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5JX -------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 14th May, 7.30pm - 9.40pm Northern Chamber Orchestra: Springtime in Italy with Craig Ogden, Guitar

Corelli: Concerto Grosso Opus 6 no 1, Puccini: I Crisantemi, Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto no 1 in D, Vivaldi: Concerto alla Rustica, Verdi: Prelude Aida, Mascagni: Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana, Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 3. Tickets: £16 / £13; £7 students; 18s & under free. From NCO Box Office (0161 247 2220), Macclesfield VIC, Town Hall (01625 378123); Congleton TIC (01260 271095), Silk Museum Shop Heritage Centre & on the door. For more info, visit www.ncorch.co.uk

Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6UT (adjacent free parking)

Saturday 14th May 10am - 4pm The Hummingbird Project: Clothes Collection Day

Please donate any of the following (children’s & adults); Clothes, hats, scarves, gloves, new underwear & socks, waterproofs, boots, shoes, tents, sleeping bags, small rucksacks, baby carriers, disposable nappies & wipes, blankets (not 100% wool). They will be bagged and sent to refugees in Syria and Europe. Money donations also welcome. For info, Tel: Tina Auer 07968 372312 or email hummingbirdproject@mail.com

Macclesfield United Reform Church, Park Green Macclesfield (opposite Wetherspoons) -------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 15th May 1pm - 4pm Pet Idol Finals and Pet Show Dog Agility Demo, Stalls, Refreshments, Children's Activities, Petting Area. To enter Pet Idol, see www.silk1069.com. Entry forms for Pet Show available from Pet Food Supplies Moss Lane or ring Gayle Parkes 01625 424071. Proceeds to East Cheshire Hospice, McMillan Cancer Support and Windiway Trust

Macclesfield Town FC -------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 15th May 2pm - 4pm St Peter's Church: Christian Aid Afternoon Tea

£1.00/adult, 50p/child, includes cream tea/juice and biscuit. Also Good as New, Bric-a-brac, Books/Toys and Cake stalls Windmill Street Macclesfield

Closing Date 16th May (midnight) Age UK Cheshire East: Photography Competition "Love Later Life in Cheshire East".

The charity is looking for photographs which include local people over the age of 50 mixed with backdrops of local interest. Also for ‘selfie’ photographs to be sent in and shared online using the hashtag #AUKCEselfie. Submit photos (max 5 per entrant) to photos@ageukcheshireeast.org or post to Age UK Cheshire East, New Horizons Centre, Henderson Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6RA. For terms and conditions see www.ageukcheshireeast.org

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12 classes, £1 entry each, including Prettiest Bitch, Most handsome Dog, Dog judge would most like to take home, etc. Short free outdoor behaviour class followed by 1-1 training with Vic, £10 per session. Funds raised donated to Senior Citizens Hall Duke Street Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Animal Support Volunteers'. Places limited, please book in advance. For more information on this, and other CEC Thursday 19th May (3rd Thursday of each month) events, call 01625 573615 or visit Macclesfield & Congleton District Scout Fellowship www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Watch talented flower demonstrators arrange beautiful flowers. (Arrangements raffled at end of evening)

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Teggs Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield. SK11 0AP -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday 24th May 7.30pm - 9pm Family History Society of Cheshire (Macclesfield Group): 'The Railway Navvy: his working life', a talk by Chris & Judy Rouse.

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St Albans Parish Hall (opposite church) Chester Road Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 5th June 3pm St Stephen's Church at Forest Chapel: Walkers and Cyclists Service Come and join us for this annual event. All Welcome. Refreshments served after the service.

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The need for always “borrowing” space to carry out his various roles, in particular constructing floats and practising samba, led John and Salli to be instrumental in setting up “ArtSpace” some two and a half years ago now. ArtSpace is a community arts charity run entirely by volunteers and is based at the top of Sutton Mill on Heapy Street in Macclesfield. After an uncertain start, they have now secured funding for the foreseeable future but have set up “Friends of ArtSpace” which helps pay the rent along with doing a lot of fundraising themselves to keep the centre active. And what a place! It was my first visit, but I was overwhelmed at the amount of resources which are available for anyone to use - and all without charge! John told us that individuals and companies donate ‘stuff’ which is neatly stored for others to use in their projects – wood, fabric, wool, paint, etc, and a whole host of unusual objects, including colanders, dustbins, fancy frames, etc, in fact, anything which people can turn into ‘art’. ArtSpace is open almost every day at different times and it is a shared space for anyone to get on with any project of their own or join in with common projects. There is a dedicated sewing room with modern machines, a workshop with tools to use for carpentry and metalwork, an digital art room, a playspace, craft materials, painting and drawing materials … and most importantly, a café area. There is nearly always an artist or two around for advice and John proudly told us that they usually have around 200 visits a month from local people, also welcoming people with learning difficulties, minor mental health problems or older people who may be feeling isolated. It is open to all and everyone is equal. Further details are on the website www.macclesfieldcommunityartspace.com or the Facebook page. Simon has filmed a virtual tour of ArtSpace at www.stun360.com/artspace.html On Tuesdays John is on duty at ArtSpace from 12noon until 9pm. He calls it ‘Creative Tuesday’ or his Barnaby Parade Workshop! Any group can come in, get ideas and advice, materials or just some space to work on their entry to the parade … and there is still time to secure your place for the parade on 18th June between 1 and 2pm. Just ring or email John, sambajohn1@yahoo.com. He reminded us that this year’s theme is “Space” …. To be interpreted as you will! Could be space as we know it, science fiction or even an abstract notion of space. Be as imaginative as you will!! Obviously Darth and friends are featuring large but plenty of unusual entries as well! Now you know, you can look out for John leading his band of merry drummers on the day! Thanks John!

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The Grass Can Be Greener by Pippa Greenwood It’s the time of year when things are starting to look lush and green, and beds and borders are beginning to come into their own. But does your lawn spoil it all by looking like a rather motheaten patchwork quilt? Or maybe you don’t have a lawn but think it would be great to possess one of those beautiful green surfaces in the centre of your garden? Whether you have decided your old lawn is well past its best or you want to create one from scratch, it is the perfect time to get started, and turf should still be available from specialist suppliers or garden centres. PreParing the site If you want a new lawn, it is essential to get the site properly prepared. It takes time and effort, but every moment you spend is well worthwhile. Start by removing all weeds, large stones, debris and any old grass or lawn, then dig or fork over thoroughly to remove all taproots of weeds. If the area is really weed infested or covered with old lawn, then most people opt to

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Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves? It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell We all need some sort of working space at home, whether it’s a corner of the kitchen that’s used for occasional catching up with emails or a high-spec office with all the bells and whistles necessary for full-time self-employment. But is yours really working hard for you? Just a few small improvements will go a long way in making your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive. It may sound obvious, but a good place to start is with a clear out and a tidy up.

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Hill Billy ELECTRIC GOLF TROLLEY. Includes Hill Billy protective trolley bag but no battery or charger. £25 Mothercare Nanu + STROLLER. Includes clear plastic weather shield. 1year old, excellent condition, used by grandparents. £40 Tel: 01625 500196

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Karma S-Ergo 115 WHEELCHAIR. Width 16”. Excellent condition, only used for 2 weeks. Features ergonomic arm pad and hand rim, extended armrest, anti-tips, swing-away footrest and new design supporting footplate. Comfortable mesh back and seat, with detachable seat cover. Ergoform cushion included. £100 ono Tel: 01625 869147 FISH TANK with filter, light & stand. 25x50x30cm £40

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Nicky Clark HAIR ROLLERS £20 Child’s WALKIE TALKIE PHONES £10 6 RUCKSACKS, various good makes, eg. Eurohike, Hi-Gear. £10 - £12 each Genuine antique SMALL CHAIR £150 Ardbeg 25 year old MALT WHISKY £150 Small Delonghi FAN HEATER £20 Desperate Housewives HAIRDRYER £25 Small cosmopolitan travel HAIR ROLLERS £10 Technic DAB RADIO MICROSYSTEM with CDS and iphone dock. £25 Technic DAB CD/RADIO ALARM CLOCK £25 LG Blueray DVD PLAYER £30 Hi-Gear Deep Sleep SLEEPING BAG (extra warm) in compression sack £18 CAMPING STOVE £10

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Literary Siblings

Days Of The Week

1.Death of a salesman 2. The Color Purple 3. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe 4. Sense And Sensibility 5. Pride And Prejudice 6. Lord Of The Flies 7. To Kill A Mockingbird 8. Peter Pan 9. The Mill On The Floss 10. Mary Poppins

1. Thursday 2. Monday (an anagram of dynamo) 3. Sunday 4. Maundy Thursday 5. Wednesday 6. Monday (Blue Monday, New Moon On Monday, Manic Monday) 7. Wednesday Addams (from The Addams family; the nursery rhyme Monday's Child says "Wednesday's child is full of woe") 8. Sunday 9.Fat Tuesday 10. Thank Four It's

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Index of Advertisers Accountancy and Bookkeeping GMS Bookkeeping 23 Pam Hulme 20 Beauty Cheshire Aesthetics 19 Blinds and Shutters Carl's Blinds 61 Jenny’s Blinds 53 Building/Bricklaying/Prop Maintenance Property Renovation R E Armitt 54 Lee Barker (Gutters, Fascia, Soffits) 56 Martin Chappell 54 Handyman Services 61 Harewood 54 M&T Maintenance 54 Maintenance Ltd 61 P&R Groundworks 60 Ravenho Home Improvements 61 Richard Morgan 49 The Housing Co (Macclesfield) 51 We Can Roof.co.uk 56 Craig Wood 60 Business Services Cranmore Print 23 Query Management Credit Control 20 Car Care, Repairs & Servicing Cheshire Dent Removal 43 One Stop Autos 1 Votex 43 Car and Van Rentals and Sales Cheshire Vehicle Rental 2 Carpets, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Factory Carpets and Beds 7 JV Services 47 Zap Clean 58 CCTV - see Security Charities and Charity Shops Sue Ryder 27 Children (including nurseries) Little Notes 6 Chimney Sweep Acorn 49 Churches Carisbrook Chapel 29 United Reformed Church 26 Cleaning Green Man oven cleaning 58 Hanson oven cleaning 58 Wild about Cleaning 58 David Band - Window Cleaning 60 JV Services 47 & 61 Will’s Driveway Cleaning 48

Computers & Printers Freedom Computer Services 28 James Rooney 23 Conservatories - see Windows Cooker Repair Cooker Care (range cookers) 59 Copying Services Cranmore Print 23 Decorators - see Painter & Decorator Dental - see Medical Doors and Windows ACE garage doors 49 Alfresco 52 GEC 57 Window Repair Centre 55 Drain Clearance JV Services 47 & 61 Macclesfield Drainage 60 Driveways P & J Groundworks 60 Will’s Driveway Cleaning 48 Driving Instruction David Smith 42 Education Dancing at Mykita 16 English as a Second language 6 Electrician Paul Bethell Electrical 59 Daniel Jones 59 Lathams Electrical Contractors 59 Craig Lawlor 59 Estate Agent Silk Property Services 45 Financial Services - see Legal Food & drink Hog Roasters equipment hire 9 Och’a Thai restaurant 9 The Button Warehouse 9 Foot Care Quickstep Footcare 15 Funeral Services Andrew Smith Funeral Service 32 Simplicity Funeral Plans 32 Furniture including Beds Factory Carpets and Beds 7 The Bed and Mattress Shop 72 Garages Ace Garage Doors 49 Gardens & Landscaping Paul Bale gardening 61 Bowland Stone 49 Cheshire Tree Felling 47 Dion’s Bespoke garden Services 47

JV Services 47 & 61 Macclesfield Landscapes 60 P & J Groundworks 60 Rainbow Garden Services 47 Squirrel Tree Services 47 Sweet Pea Garden Services 61 Gymnasia and Personal Trainers etc Pilates with Karen Wellington 5 Hairdressing Hair on the Move 19 Heating - see Plumbing etc Jeweller Cheshire Diamonds 17 Joiner Martin Chappell 54 L P Holmes 54 Trevor Garner 47 Legal and Financial Services East Cheshire Wills 23 Jobling Gowler 10 JPB Financial Planning 28 Mulberry Financial Services 24 Thorneycroft Solicitors 25 Wains 21 Logs Cheshire Tree Felling 47 Man and Van JV Services 47 & 61 Medical Amplifon Hearing Centre 19 Waters Green Dental & Implant Centre 3 Mind, Body, Spirit including coaching and counselling De Stress Massage 19 Kalini Kent 12 Pilates with Karen Wellington 15 Slimming World 9 Thai Therapeutic Massage 15 The Anxiety Master 19 Top to Toe Reflexology 6 Music Shops Margin Music 29 Ovens Green Man 58 Hanson oven cleaning 58 Painting & Decorating Victor Banks 60 David C Bennett 60 John Bradshaw 50 KBS 45 M&T Maintenance 49

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Taylor Decorating 45 Richard Tebay 45 Pets Macclesfield Dog Grooming 16 Paws on Therapy 6 Photographer Art Me Photography 6 Plasterer Marshall Lancaster 60 M&T Maintenance 54 D Moss Plastering Services 53 Plumbing, Drains, Heating DG Plumbing & Heating 60 JV Services 47 & 61 Loggenberg Plumbing 58 Macclesfield Drainage 60 Philip Berry 60 Gary Wellington 58 Printer Cranmore Print 19 Property Maintenance - see Building Removals JV Services 47 & 61 Roofing R E Armitt 54 Lee Barker (Gutters, Fascias, Soffits) 56 Martin Chappell 54 Cheshire Roofcare 56 Harewood 54 Signati 56 We Can Roof.co.uk 56 Rubbish and Waste Removal JV Services 47 & 61 Scooters Votex 43 Security and CCTV Churchside Consultancy 51 Solicitor Jobling Gowler 10 Thorneycroft 25 Wains 21 Taxation - see Accountants

Tax Pam Hulme & Co Taxis Macclesfield Radio Cars Silver Town taxis Turners Taxis Tiling M&T Maintenance Dave Wilson Travel Jane Bostock Travel Trees Cheshire Tree Felling Squirrel Tree Services Ward & Wagster Upholstery - see Home Care & Design Weddings A Touch of Silk Cheshire Diamonds Heaton House Farm Will Writing - see Legal & Financial Windows and Conservatories Alfresco D Band - window cleaning GEC Window Repair Centre Miscellaneous Canalside Radio insert Dancing at Mykita JobOpportunity Heaton House Farm Love at First Date Macclesfield Free Business Networking Macclesfield Town FC Sue Ryder

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