Local People Macclesfield October 2016 by Heather Tebay

And incorporating the October/November issue of Local Business ● Editorial ● Community Information ● Puzzles ● Buy & Sell Ads ● Reader Offers ● Competitions

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Dear Readers!

Well, my holiday is just a dim and distant memory now, good as it was, and the days are already becoming autumnal as I write. I always have good intentions going forward into this part of the year … get my accounts done in good time, buy presents (and, of course, wrap them, hide them, forget where they are …) and, more to the point, send them off in good time, do all the autumnal things (Illuminations, Halloween, bonfire night, etc) in an unhurried, laid back, yummy-mummy sort of way … but it never happens despite my optimism and always ends up in a sort of mad, rolling stone type hurtling downwards towards you-know-what. And then it’s all over! Which is why, as there are only now two more issues of Local People before the end of the year - and my elves and I sleep in January - you should seriously think now, if you have anything festive to get out there, about how you are going to do it!! LPM can help as both our November and December/January issues will each go out directly through over 23,500 local doors and more besides. Just saying! We will always work around you and your budget, so don’t be shy - give us a ring, we can have a chat (no hard sell!) and see if we can help your business to achieve a bit of a boost. Some excellent editorial this issue, new advertisers and special offers, all sorts of goings-on in the community and bargains to be had! But be warned, not everything is in its usual place!!

Have a good month, Heather

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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Battenburg Cake This cake looks really impressive but it’s easy to make – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan.

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2. Divide the mixture equally between 2 bowls and

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225g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 225g butter, softened 4 medium eggs, beaten 2tsp finely grated orange zest 1tbsp orange juice 1tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1tbsp hot water 4tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved 450g marzipan

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flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, smooth and creamy.

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lined 18cm square shallow cake tins and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are risen and just firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Trim the edges from each cake then cut each cake

into four even-sized strips. Using a little of the jam, sandwich 2 of the chocolate strips with 2 of the orange flavoured strips to create a chequered effect oblong cake.

5. Roll out half the marzipan on a surface dusted lightly

with icing sugar to an 18 x 30cm rectangle. Brush the top of the assembled cake with a little more jam and press onto the marzipan. Brush the remaining sides of the cake with jam and carefully wrap the marzipan all around the cake. Use your fingertips to crimp along the top edges of the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake strips and marzipan to make a second cake.

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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.

Here’s an article that will certainly shock and amaze!! Taken from the ‘Stockport Advertiser’, dated October 1823. This is a photo of the original clipping from that year but we have reproduced the text below. What more can we say ….!! Extraordinary and Singular Procreation – There is now living in the neighbourhood of Bollington, Cheshire, a man of the name of John Jackson; the following particulars of whose history, together with that of his wife, were related by himself, and can be easily substantiated; - He relates, that he was married the first time in the year 1763, to one Betty Brown, by whom he had 12 children, six boys and six girls. In 15 weeks after her death, he married his present wife, who before their marriage was a widow, and had had five children, which were then all living; by her he had 22 children in 20 years and 46 weeks, the time and circumstances of whose birth were equally singular, and probably unprecedented. He hired a cow from a neighbour every year during that period (in which he had but two different cows), and in three or four weeks after the cows had calved, each time his wife was delivered of a child; but in the 21st year the cow had two calves at the same time, and his wife was then pregnant; the people in the neighbourhood began to predict that his wife also would have two children, which in about three or four weeks was realized in the birth of two boys. When he took them to church at Prestbury to be baptized, the Minister smiled (as he had had 32 children baptized there before) and said, “Well, John, have you another?” “Yes, two, Sir,” was the reply. “Well, what must they be called?” “Abraham and Isaac,” said John. When the children had been baptized and the ceremony was over, the Minister said, “Well, John, we should have another, and call it Jacob;” and, faithful, as in times past, in about twelve months afterwards, John’s wife blest him with another boy, which was called Jacob; so that he had 35 children baptized in Prestbury church, 23 of whom in the space of 22 years. – Stockport Advertiser

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Tools Of The Trade by Pippa Greenwood

Autumn is well and truly here. There is plenty to do in the garden and if you want to make jobs as easy and speedy as possible, it is essential that you have the right equipment. Whether you are just out to buy a few new tools or are setting up a selection of equipment for the first time, it really does pay to choose the right things in the first place. What you choose is going to depend to an extent on how often you are likely to do any one job and on the size and type of garden you have. It really is worth buying as good a quality garden tool as possible. Poorly made and badly designed tools can work out a lot more expensive (and frustrating!) in the long run, so start with a few good ones and build up gradually. Try handling any gardening tools before you buy them, so that you can ensure that they are the right size and weight for you and that the handles are comfortable to

hold. If the tools do carry a guarantee then make sure that you keep the receipt and any relevant label from the tool itself or else it may well be difficult to prove precisely when you bought it. A good quality fork and spade are essential and they need to be sturdily built if they are to do jobs such as digging, turning over soil and so forth. The neck and head of the spade should be moulded from one piece of metal for added strength. The shaft is usually constructed from wood or metal and make sure that it is firmly attached at both the head end and the handle. Some traditionalstyle garden tools may have wooden handles but most now have D-shaped plastic handles. Choose forks and blades whose metal parts have been treated to prevent rust. A hand fork and trowel

are essential for smaller jobs such as weeding or gardening in confined spaces, and they are also great for moving and dividing smaller plants, for planting bulbs and for mixing up small amounts of compost. These are a tool where it is definitely worth feeling the handle to ensure that that the grip is comfortable. Most garden centres offer stainless steel or coated steel garden tools. Stainless steel does not rust and many people find they move through the soil better, but the price is usually considerably higher. Coated steel tools are much cheaper and provided you keep them clean and oil them at the end of each season and periodically throughout the year, they last well. A hoe is useful for weeding between small and established plants and for aerating the surface of the soil. Keep your Continued on Page 16 ...

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hoe sharpened at regular intervals and it will last for ages and slide rapidly and easily through the soil. Most hoes have a 1.5 metre (5 foot) or longer shaft which is comfortable for most gardeners to use. However, if you are very tall, then longer ones may be available from some manufacturers. My favourite is the SpeedHoe, UK designed and with an unusual almost heartshaped head with a blade running around all edges and a pronged rear, making it the easiest and most effective hoe I’ve ever used. A spring-tined rake is really useful because it has thin flexible wire tines which

make it perfect for raking up lightweight debris and fallen leaves or, of course, lawnmower clippings. A garden rake can also be used to rake up leaves although the job is slightly harder, but its main use is to break up lumps of soil and help you to create a fine level area for sowing seed, whilst at the same time removing stones, lumps and other debris. You can then use the head of the rake to help level off the soil. If you plan to grow vegetables, then a small hoe known as an onion hoe is an invaluable tool and allows you to weed quickly and easily, even between fairly closely spaced crops.

You can also use it to weed in amongst ornamental plants of course. For really tight spaces and weeding between paving, and in gravel in asparagus beds etc, I’m addicted to my SpeedWeeder, a small redhandled tool l which is the best I have used for hoiking out dandelion roots in one piece too! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com and book Pippa for a gardening talk or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, pull-out EasyTunnels, biocontrols for vine weevils, leatherjackets and chafergrubs, signed books and lots more.

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Home & Interiors Art Deco Style

DecaDent Deco

By Katherine Sorrell

The Roaring Twenties saw the jazz age in full swing from London to Berlin and Paris to Chicago. Just think flappers, slick automobiles, the talkies and skyscrapers: it was all about glamour, drama and modernity. Consumerism had arrived, and the timing was just right for a brand new style.

Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exhibition which aimed to modernise French interior design. As they moved into a new era, French designers were combining classical features and rare, luxury materials with exciting new influences such as contemporary art (Cubism and Fauvism), the exotic Ballets Russes and a fascination with all things Egyptian, as well as the art and artefacts of Japan, Africa, native America, Mexico and the Middle East. The result? An irresistible new style that perfectly expressed the excitement of the changing times.

Also known as Art Moderne, Jazz Moderne or simply Deco, Art Deco style was rooted in the world of pre-First World War leading French design, but only became widely recognised after the 1925 Paris

Early Art Deco furniture was exclusive and luxurious, made from costly materials such as hardwoods, lacquer, mother of pearl, shark skin, tortoiseshell and leather, and frequently featured extravagant

the luxe looks of art Deco never go out of fashion – and, according to a recent survey by olympia’s art & antiques Fair, it’s the nation’s favourite design style. We take a look at the history of this glamorous, good-looking movement.

veneering and inlaid decoration. For collectors, then, this period is highly desirable and correspondingly expensive. However, as the style spread around Europe and became hugely popular across the Atlantic, designers gave the look a twist, employing the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for a host of new buildings from Miami to New York – one of the finest examples being the 102storey Empire State Building, completed in 1931. In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. Two completely new pieces had recently been invented: the coffee table and the cocktail cabinet, the latter something that has become inextricably associated with the style. Functional and spacesaving, fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom (still a relatively new room in most homes) featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror. To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even Continued on Page 22 ...

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trompe l’oeil murals. And this was the era of fabulous parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a zebra skin or a boldly abstract rug (today’s fashionable chevrons are a descendant). Soft furnishings were, in high-end interiors at least, sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet (tasselled and fringed, of course) especially desirable. However, as the look filtered down it was cotton, chenille and moquette that gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or the monochrome of black, white and grey. Everything was bathed in a new form of artificial light – electricity – and the widespread use of new-fangled electric fittings meant that designers paid increasing attention to their appearance. Often strikingly dramatic, they were made from

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became, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and suburban. Though essentially still a ground-breaking style that bridged the old world and the new, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders employed features such as rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs. The vocabulary of brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers was added to furnishings, accessories and practically any type of homeware possible – and thus what had been a luxurious look available only to the few had become an everyday style that was found in all sorts of ordinary homes. Image - Artworks Art Deco bathroom, Original Style, 01392 473000; www.originalstyle.com

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Lymphoma Treatment", a talk by Dr John Hudson st Also Tuesday 1 November 7-8pm Back pain and Management, by Mr Vikas Kapoor For more info, visitwww.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

Lecture Theatre Macclesfield DG Hospital -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday 4th October 7.30pm -------------------------------------------------------------------Macclesfield Community Art Space: Macclesfield RAF Air Cadets (Bollington, Macclesfield, Poynton) Potato Riots Re-enactment: Planning Presentation th This is the 75 anniversary of the cadets and we are looking for new recruits. Adult volunteers aged 20+ and cadets in Yr 8 and above. For more info, contact Alice Smith, Development Manager, 07837 111020, alices@youthfed.org or visit www.youthfed.org.uk

-------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday evenings October - May St Albans Roman Catholic Church: Interested in learning about the Catholic faith, or becoming a Catholic? Our small, friendly team runs a weekly group programme and you would be warmly welcomed. For details, contact Fr. Peter Burke 01625 423446, or Denise Volpato, 01625 431771

Chester Road Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------Every Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm Over 60s EXTEND Exercise to Music class Fitness and Fun (includes Strength and Balance). £4 per class. For info, contact Angela 07790 291648 or angela.greensmith@virginmedia.com

Bollington Civic Centre -------------------------------------------------------------------Monday 3rd - Monday 10th October East Cheshire Hospice: Will Week

On April 13th 2017 MCAP will stage a street theatre event, re-enacting the Macclesfield Potato Riots of 1812, followed by a ticketed public feast with live music. This is the first of a series of meetings to raise awareness and recruit helpers. Everyone welcome.

2nd Floor, Arsenal Mill, Heapy Street, Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday October 5th 1.45pm (1st Wed/mth) Prestbury Flower Club Monthly Meeting: Sionedd Hughes (Oswestry) "The Gathering of the Fall", plus Club Competition 'Joan Westbrook Tray'. Title "The Fruits of the Earth".

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Monthly Meeting: Kathleen Dean (Southport) "A Shed of my Own" For more info on all events, contact Lynda Brant (secretary) on 01625 612828

Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow, Macclesfield Road, Prestbury During Will week, in return for a donation to the Hospice, -------------------------------------------------------------------you can get your Will written without paying solicitor fees Friday 7th October 7pm till late (participating solicitors only). For more info visit Parachute: Caribbean Fiesta and Fundraiser eastcheshirehospice.org.uk Also during December: ECH Elf Run; “Get Fit and Elfie!” – a sponsored fundraising run/walk for schools and other groups. For info/to book your elf hats, ring 01625 433477 or email events@echospice.org.uk

3 course meal, music and disco. Dress code Caribbean Colourful. Garland on arrival. Fantastic prizes to be won. Music by Jamaican DJ, Ossie McDonald. Tickets £32.50 from the Drop-in Centre. Call 01625 424717 or email clare@maccsuso.org.uk to reserve.

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Friday 7th - Sunday 16th October 17th Annual Knutsford Literature Festival

Speakers to include John Suchet, Anne Sebba, Adam Sisman, Frances Wilson, Nicholas Crane, Ross King and Nick Holland. Book signings. Light refreshments available. For full details of all events, venues, ticket prices and how to book, visit www.knutsfordlitfest.org

-------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 8th October 7.30pm East Cheshire Hospice: A Night of Classic Tunes from the Wychcraft Big Band. Raffle. BYO drinks and snacks. Tickets £10 from Gawsworth Village Shop, Margin Music, James Rouse (01625 429954, rouse4free@aol.com), Janet Watson (01260 223549, sjanet@btinternet.com) For band info, see www.wychcraft.org

Gawsworth Scout Hall, Church Lane SK11 9QY -------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 8th October 7.30pm Northern Chamber Orchestra: 'Dazzling Spirit' Concert, with Chloe Hanslip, Violin

Weber Overture Ruler of the Spirits, Beethoven Violin Concerto, George Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow, Mozart Symphony no 36 ‘Linz’. th Also Saturday 5 November 7.30pm

'Flute Fireworks' Concert, with Adam Walker, Flute J S Bach Violin Concerto in A minor, Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile, CPE Bach Flute Concerto in D minor, Arensky Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky, JS Bach Suite no 2. For more info visit www.ncorch.co.uk

Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT -------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 8th October 12noon Over Alderley and Birtles Reading Room: Jumble Sale: Proceeds to the Reading Room Restoration Fund

The Reading Room Over Alderley SK10 4SN -------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 9th October 10.30 St George's Baptist Church: Harvest Thanksgiving Service

You are invited to join us as we give thanks for our plentiful harvest, and learn how we can contribute to BMS World Mission refugee support. For details, call 07595 728739

St George’s St Baptist Church, Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------Monday 10th October 6.30pm Bollington SciBar "Fruits of the Forage", a talk by Fred Thorneycroft. The many different food-related uses for plants, with some tastings of preserves. All welcome. Free admission. For more info, visit bollingtonscibar.co.uk

Tuesday 11th October 2pm East Cheshire Association of the National Trust: AGM with Guest Speaker from the National Trust th Also Thursday 27 October 7.30pm: Lecture - ‘The Winged Messenger’. Speaker Nigel Linge th Also Tuesday 8 November 2pm: Lecture ‘Remembering Our Fallen Heroes of Christleton’. Speaker David Cummings.

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Indoor meetings. All welcome. For more info on all events, visit www.macclesfieldrspb.org.uk

Macclesfield Methodist Church, Westminster Road rd Also Thursday 3 November 10am-12noon Coffee Morning Gawsworth Methodist Community Hall, Gawsworth --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Wednesday 12th October 7.30pm AGM followed by "Seasons of Mist", a journey through Autumn in literature by Dr Ann Fairhurst. (A Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage event)

The Heritage Centre, Roe Street Macclesfield Monday 17th Oct 2016 - Saturday 7th Jan 2017 Museums of Cheshire: A photographic exhibition to

introduce the museums, historic houses, gardens and galleries making up Cheshire's rich history and heritage.

The Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield Tuesday 25th October 10am-12noon, drop-in Celebrating Capability Brown - add your own stitch Join the celebration of Capability Brown's Tercentenary by embroidering a leaf to decorate our tree. Suitable for all ages/abilities, all materials provided.

The Silk Museum, Park Lane Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ Wednesday 26th October 1.30-3.30pm, drop-in Jumping Spiders and Flying Bats It's that spooky time of year, so make some spider and bat surprises. £2 per activity pack.

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The Silk Museum, Park Lane Macclesfield Thursday 27th, Friday 28th October 10am-12noon Macclesfield Museums: Beatrix Potter Fungi Magic 2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter. Best known as the creator of Peter Rabbit, but her earliest drawings were of mushrooms and toadstools. Make your own fairy ring of fungi to celebrate. £6.50/child, 6-12 years, booking essential.

The Silk Museum, Park Lane Macclesfield -------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday 12th October 7.30pm "Bridges not Borders". What is a progressive response to the crisis of migration? A talk by James O'Nions, Head of Activism, Global Justice Now. Free entry. For more info, visit www.globaljustice.org.uk/macclesfield

St Michael's Church, Market Place, Macclesfield, -------------------------------------------------------------------12th October 6-7pm Macc Girls Can: Funded by Active Cheshire and free for

girls 14-25. Aimed at helping them to get fitter and enjoy exercise. Runs for 12 weeks - term time only. For info, call Hannah Glazebrook (HGPT Fitness) 07837 951642 or email maccgirlscan@gmail.com

Main Hall, Macclesfield Rugby Club, Priory Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 13th October For 7.45pm start Macclesfield Canal Society: "The Canal & River Trust - what it does", a talk by John Dodwell

Friday 14th October - Saturday 15th October Macclesfield Art Group: Annual Exhibition

A great variety of original paintings, cards and crafts by local artists. Don't miss it!

Macclesfield Library, Jordangate -------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 15th October 7.30pm Capriccio Vocal Ensemble: "In the Mood for Music" A concert of popular choral music with conductor, David Walsh, and accompanist, Tim Walker. All proceeds to the Vision Project which aims to improve access and family facilities at the church. Tickets: £10, (under 18s free) from the Church Office, on 01625 528 892, mobile 07980 291993 or on the door. Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow

-------------------------------------------------------------------Monday 17th October 8pm Wilmslow Wells for Africa AGM: Representatives from partner organisations will

talk about our joint projects to provide clean water in rural Africa. Light refreshments will be served. For more info, call Jenny Gibbs, 01625 522522 or 07771 900294

Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, SK9 5AR rd Also Thursday 3 November 11am-2pm Souperday: A choice of 4 delicious home made soups and bread, plus hot drink. Admission £4, (children £2). A wonderful array of cakes, preserves, textiles, etc. will be on sale. Proceeds to our charity ,to help provide clean, reliable sources of water in rural Africa. For more info, call Jenny Gibbs, 01625 522522 or 07771 900924 St John's Church Rooms, 137, Knutsford Road, Wilmslow

Visitors welcome. For info, call Stewart on 01625 266988

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For people interested in self-growth and reaching their inner potential. £5 per class. For more details, contact Rebecca 07891 983828, rbccanselmo@yahoo.com

A Commemoration of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, 1916. 4 choruses from 'The Armed

The Silk Trader, Brook Street -------------------------------------------------------------------'They don't write songs like these any more!'. Tickets £7.50 Thurs 13th Oct 27/10, 10/11, 24/11, 8/12 7-8.30pm including wine and light refreshments, from Gill Belt, Rebecca Anselmo: 01625 427753 or Keith Yearsley, 01625 424215 rd Investigate the Power of Your Mind Also Sunday 23 October 6.30pm

Unitarian Chapel King Edward Street Macclesfield ------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 13th October 7.30pm Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society: 'Fascinating Fungi', a talk by Jeanette Maddy, NW Fungus Group. A prelude to the Fungus Foray Field Trip on Sunday 23rd October. Come and see what to look for next week. Visitors very welcome, £4. Details available from David Warner 01625 874387

The Guild, 1 Bourne Street Wilmslow. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Man', (K. Jenkins), 4 WW1 songs, 4 WW1 Poems from the Trenches, Army Bugle calls. Guest speaker Brig. Kim Ross OBE. With Paul Dawes (Trumpet), the Church Choir and The Thomas Cranmer Choir. Retiring collection for the British Legion. All welcome.

St James Church, Church Lane, Gawsworth -------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday 19th October 1.45pm Wilmslow Guild Flower Club at The Guild 'Art for Art's Sake', with Mark Entwhistle

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Thursday 20th October 2pm Prestbury Gardening Club: "A Tour of Irish Gardens", a talk by Gillian Fern

Everyone welcome. For more information ring Judy McCoskery, 01625 829080 or Mary Hindle, 01625 827700

Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow, Macclesfield Rd -------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 20th October 10.30am-12.30pm RSPB Coombes Valley: Valley Tots: Inspiring children to take an active interest in nature and the environment through outdoor activities, crafts and stories in our yurt. Stop Press! New canopy walkway takes visitors up to a viewing platform in the treetops. nd th Also Saturday 22 - Sunday 30 Oct 10am-4pm Halloween Trail: A self-led trail; explore our woodlands and learn about the wildlife that call it home. For more info call 01538 384017, rebecca.blackman@rspb.org.uk, or visit www.rspb.org.uk/coombesvalley

A Terrifically Terrifying Tour of the Horrifically Haunted quarries of TNCP. Prize for the most amazing Halloween outfit. For more info on this and other CEC events, call 01625 573615 or visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers

Tegg's Nose Country Park Visitor Centre Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield SK11 0AP -------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday 25th October 7.30pm-9pm Family History Society of Cheshire (Macclesfield Group): 'Divorce Records', a talk by Claire Moores. Researching divorce records - where to find them, what they can tell you. Open to the Public £2. For further info contact Jean Laidlaw or visit www.fhsc/org.uk Salvation Army Church Hall, Roe Street, Macclesfield

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RSPB Coombes and Churnet Valley Reserves members. For details, call 01625 267342 Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Leek, ST13 7EU St. James' Church Meeting Room, Gawsworth -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 20th October, 6:30pm Friday 28th October 1-3pm The Rossendale Trust: Fashion Show Oaks Club: Social Group: A friendly group for people in

Hot designs from SOS Boutique, an exclusive raffle and stalls selling exquisite gifts. Tickets £10. Call 01260 252216

Dorchester Suite, Tytherington Club, Dorchester Way Macclesfield, SK10 2JP -------------------------------------------------------------------Friday 21st October 7.15 for 7.30pm Inner Circle Club of Macclesfield Castle Fund: Fashion Show: Proceeds to Target Ovarian Cancer Show run by 'The Fashion Style House'. Complementary drink on arrival. Fabulous Raffle Prizes. Tickets £12, contact: Ann, 07795 200428 or Margery, 07733 282549 Prestbury Village Hall, Dale Brow, Macclesfield Road

their late 50s+ to meet new people, and enjoy some light hearted entertainment. For more info, contact Sam (sam.little@silklife.co.uk, or 01625 611121)

Silklife Centre , corner of George St/Pickford St -------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday 29th October 10.30am-2pm Macclesfield & Bollington United Reform Church (“The Church at Park Green”): Autumn Fair Café, Face Painting, Crafts, Produce Stalls, Raffle, Cakes, and much more. Free admission.

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A smallgroup group of students from various year groups at MacclesA small of students from various year groups at Macclesfield field Academy meetstoregularly to discuss ideas, together Academy meets regularly discuss ideas, work together andwork support each support other as writers. The articles they write for us look at life from and each other as writers. a sometimes alternative perspective! refreshingly different Our articlesrefreshingly look at life from a sometimes This issue, a very moving and honest piece of writing by Cat Duffy.

What it’s like living without a mother. Most people can imagine what it’s like to live without a parent figure present in their lives but no one really knows what it’s like living daily life without their mum or dad, at a young age, because they have passed away. I was nearly 13 when it happened. My mum had lived with Crohn’s disease since she was 16 (Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease of the intestines, especially the colon and ileum, associated with ulcers and fistulae.). Crohn’s disease had fully taken over her life by the age of 18 to 20. At the age of 26 she gave birth to me and at 27 she gave birth to my sister Jaime. She had been told she wouldn’t be able to have children because of the Crohn’s but a few years later, along came me and Jaime. We were her little miracles. On Monday 9th February 2015, at 5.27pm, my mum passed away. I was broken without her. She had always been there and then the next minute she was gone. The idea that she was no longer with us anymore hurt more than anything else in the world. The first week was hell. I spent countless days and nights wondering how I was going to cope. Now I’m two years in and I wonder how I got this far without her. For me living without a mum is hard especially since I’m a girl. Living with just my dad can be hard and can get awkward at times for all of us, since my dad doesn’t really understand how to handle periods and girly stuff. Also, I feel like there are things I would have felt more comfortable saying to my mum rather than my dad. You also have to remember my dad is suffering his own loss of his partner so some days he can be different in the way he acts. He tries really hard. For me, I get really annoyed when people say they know what it’s like to live in this situation when in actual fact they have no idea at all. They think you are getting out of control or just way too emotional but they don’t understand how much of you is missing. The fact that the person who gave birth to you is gone hurts because you are a part of your mother; losing her is like losing an arm, or a leg, or worse losing you… I’m not going to say it’s easy because it really isn’t. Sure some days can be good and you can be the happiest person in the world and the next day you can be a mess and you don’t want to socialise or have any contact with anyone because you hurt so much and you don’t know how to handle it. So there are good days and bad days and my life will never be the same again but I will get through it.

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Local People …. talks Bullying at School & College Communication and Drama specialist Kalini Kent is also a Parent and Youth Coach and writes a bi-monthly piece for LPM about common issues we all face – family relationships, coping with stress, communicating more effectively, building confidence and resilience, and other problems LPM readers wish to be tackled. In this issue Kalini looks at different forms of bullying for young people, signs, symptoms and effects and gives practical suggestions to manage and support.

Bullying has distressing and damaging effects on a young person, with detrimental long-term impact which often lasts into adulthood. It is equally rife amongst adults; and workplace bullying and harassment is a huge topic in itself. This article will be focusing on children and young people, though many of the points apply to adults.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Whilst there is no legal definition, it is usually a repeated pattern of intentional behaviour and can happen anywhere and at any time: e.g. at school, in sports teams, on the school bus or walking; and it can take many different forms: Physical: any contact or violence including pushing, kicking, hitting, pinching, biting; Verbal: criticism, taunts, teasing, name calling, rumours, threats, blackmailing; Emotional: making a person feel threatened, frightened, intimidated, or humiliated, or being excluded from social events, networks and playtime; Verbal Harassment: silent or abusive phone calls, offensive texts or emails; Possessions: stealing or damaging possessions, stealing money; Cyberbullying: any online bullying on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat – and includes shaming, posting degrading images and nasty profile comments. With the increase of social networking sites CB is on the increase, and unlike other forms of bullying, can happen 24/7 and go viral very quickly; Race, Religion, Physical Disability, Nationality or Sexual Orientation: this can be sinister, as it is picking on something that the victim is unable to change.

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED?

Often, children don’t tell their parents or carers they are being bullied because they don’t want to upset them, or for fear the bullying will get worse if the parent tries to do something about it. But research shows that knowing or suspecting your child is being bullied is one of the biggest concerns for parents. Some of the SIGNS OF BULLYING to look out for are: Coming home with physical injuries, unexplained bruises, with damaged or missing clothes or without money they should have, and asking for money (for the bully); Reluctance to go to school or being mysteriously “ill” in the morning; Unexpected changes like having trouble with homework for no apparent reason and poor academic achievement; Feeling unusually irritable, easily upset, particularly emotional, and upset generally; Being more withdrawn, uncommunicative and not participating in things;; Difficulty sleeping, nightmares, bed wetting or soiling cloths.

EFFECTS OF BULLYING

Whatever the age, persistent or daily bullying will have a definite effect on wellbeing as it will be chipping away at confidence and self-esteem. Often a young person might act as if they are ok on the outside but they can be feeling depressed, anxious, isolated, upset, humiliated, angry or frustrated. They can start believing the bullying and blame themselves, causing them to withdraw socially, have fewer friendships and become isolated, becoming wary and suspicious of others. 44 To advertise with us, just call 01625 265551

It can also affect their behaviour, especially if they bottle up their emotions, which could lead to showing aggressive tendencies including bullying others (just like the bully), or turning their anger inwards, becoming self-destructive - engaging in self-harm, developing eating disorders, turning to drinking or taking drugs, substance abuse, and in extreme cases feeling so low that they commit suicide.

HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD DEAL WITH BULLYING/ STRATEGIES TO ADOPT

LISTEN AND TALK: It is vitally important that the young person is encouraged to talk about the problem and that they have someone they trust to talk to who can give them emotional support. They should be encouraged to express their feelings: “I feel .... because.... They may be feeling scared or ashamed that they are being bullied, so it is important that they know that they don’t have to tackle the problem by themselves and they have people to turn to. BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE: Help them realise that it is not their fault they are being bullied but it is to do with the bully’s personal issues. Find opportunities to build their confidence and self-esteem like helping them realise all the great qualities they have that makes them stand out from the crowd. Also show them that they are loved and valued and help them feel good about themselves. BUILD THEIR ARMY: Help the child surround themselves with people with similar interests and who care about them. If needs be, engage in new activities or clubs where friendships can be built and where they can be appreciated for who they are. IGNORE THE BULLY / FOGGING: However difficult, they should try to ignore it or appear confused by what is being said or done and walk away – often what the bully wants is a reaction so if there is none, hopefully they will get bored and stop. TRAVEL IN PACKS / SAFE PEOPLE: They should not get caught alone with the bully but stay close to friends or people where it is unlikely that they will be bullied. SAFE PLACES: Stay in places where they are safe and not alone or vulnerable TALK TO THEIR SCHOOL: Whether the bullying is taking place at school or not, make sure their school knows so that they can give support and try to prevent it.

WHAT IF YOUR CHILD IS THE BULLY?

It can be devastating for a parent to find that their child has been bullying and can lead to feelings of disappointment and anger. But it is important to stay calm and deal with it. It may be that the child may not realise that they are bullying or the impact of their actions. It is important to get them to understand how it would feel to be on the receiving end and why their actions need to change. Also, understanding WHY they are bullying would be good for parent and child, so as to stop it continuing, and to formulate a plan to change the pattern of behaviour.

Overcoming bullying can be a very hard thing to do but it is important to try, as many adults bear the scars of bullying from childhood. Nobody has the right to bully another but unfortunately it happens, so if you or someone you know needs help and support, please contact me. Kalini Kent, LLB (Hons) PG Dip Helping you on your journey towards happiness, success and fulfilment Families, Youth and Confidence Coach Communication and Presentation Skills Trainer Tel: 07780 685498 Email: kalinikent@gmail.com Please mention this magazine when responding to advertisements!

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A slightly different slant on our Words and Pictures feature this month. Many of you will know – or at least heard of – our ‘victim’, Antony Allen. A Macclesfield lad born and bred, he hit the headlines a couple of years ago when he spearheaded the campaign to set up and run a traditional youth club for the teenagers of the area. A very successful venture, it was only unfortunate that due to circumstances beyond Ant’s control, it had to close down. People still talk about it now as having been a great place, fulfilling an obvious need. The youth club idea was one of those that you might have a wistful chat about over a pint as being something that could be good - but then only a few will have the vision and the drive to actually bring such an idea to fruition with very little to start with other than enthusiasm and optimism, turning ‘could be’ into ‘can be’. So, Antony Allen has spent 20 years in media (everyone’s dream, obviously!!) drawing on his optimistic and sunny personality to work at selling ad space, PR, marketing communications and more recently, 10 years in online recruiting for a local company involved in jobs in the food manufacturing industry. When this reached a natural conclusion, not one to be deterred (and we all still have bills to pay!!), he took himself off to AZ on a temporary contract, working shifts in the production sector. In the back of his mind, however, there was still a nagging sense of unfulfillment, that something better was around the corner ….

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Those of you who know Ant will know that he is a mod. I looked up the definition of a ‘mod’ and it (that is Google, the fount of all knowledge!) told me that it is, “a young person of a subculture characterized by a smart stylish appearance, the riding of motor scooters, and a liking for soul music.” I think this just about sums it up (I won’t be cruel as he is still a lot younger than me, so young is good!!). He has the scooter (still goes out on rides), he likes music and has, he told me, a ‘passion for fashion’. Indeed, just like the protagonist Jimmy in the iconic film ‘Quadrophenia’, Ant had always dreamt of owning a hand-made, bepoke suit. Call it fate, but as he was mulling over his next move in life, an opportunity presented itself which was ‘bespoke’ for Antony and one BESPOKE TAILORING FOR ALL IN CHESHIRE which he just had to Call Antony on 07804 027398 or email embrace!

Antony has just launched his new venture as the local Fit Expert for “A Suit that Fits”. He is now a qualified, travelling tailor and talked to me very enthusiastically about the whole process which will result in a fully bespoke garment for around the same price as you might find on the high street for a similar suit. In other words, a suit which fits you – and no one else – as perfectly as possible from around £399! But not only suits, Antony can also fit you for an overcoat, shirts, waistcoats, trousers and not only the chaps, but also the ladies! He can offer over 400 different fabrics from your traditional tweeds and worsteds right through to linen, silk and sharkskin! Once you have your main material sorted, there are a whole host of different upgrades – collars, lapels, vents, piping! You can even have a photograph screen printed on your jacket lining – a bit wacky but quite individual for a wedding or special occasion! The aim is to get as perfect a fit as possible so the process takes around 6 – 8 weeks, starting with a visit to you to take all measurements according to a tried and tested algorithm and consult about the fabric and style. The garments themselves are made in Nepal in a completely ethical set up. The workshop there is owned by A Suit That Fits and the local Master Tailor has over 35 years experience. All the individual tailors are paid a 50% higher rate than the local norm and on top of that, the company contributes 5% of its profit into the local education system, so beneficial all round. Once the garments are returned, Ant will make a second visit to ensure that everything is completely satisfactory, with any final alterations being made at the workshop in London. His enthusiasm for and happiness about his new venture was plain to see and I think this is really the ‘moral’ of this feature – regardless of your age, if you put your mind to it, you can see a dream through to fulfilment, even if it doesn’t happen straight away and you have to go off on some tangents along the way! Thank you – and good luck – to Antony Allen … watch out Saville Row! www.facebook.com/ASTFcheshire Please mention this magazine when responding to advertisements!

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To have the required capacity a person, at the very least, would have to be able to tell us, unprompted, that they wanted to make a LPA, demonstrate that they understood what one was and be able to tell us who they wanted to be their attorneys. If someone is not able to do this we are then left with making an application to the Court of Protection to appoint (usually) the family member who called us in the first instance, as a deputy for that person. A deputy, to all intents and purposes, is a supervised attorney. How difficult a deputyship is to obtain has been exaggerated somewhat by horror stories in certain newspapers but the reality is that it is definitely a more difficult, time consuming and costly way to ultimately look after someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affairs. Therefore, if you do have an opinion on who you would want to look after your affairs, in the event that you are not able to do so yourself, then you should speak to us about making a LPA as soon as possible. Provided you are over 18 years old it is never too early to make one, and you can rest safe in the knowledge that you have secured the stable door before the metaphorical horse has bolted! If you would like to discuss this further, or would like to find out about our complimentary attorney workshops which provide valuable training on the responsibilities of an attorney, then please contact Tessa Whiskard or Simon Heapy on 01625 614250 or via e-mail at enquiries@jobling-gowler.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

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What Benefits And Concessions Are You Entitled To In Later Life? element, Savings Credit, is for people who have saved a small amount towards their retirement.

As you grow older, you become entitled to certain age-related public benefits and concessions that can help with day-to-day living. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions that might be available? Although pension credit is a well-established benefit, not everyone realises they are eligible to claim it, so it’s worth checking whether you’re missing out on this valuable supplement to your state pension. Additionally, there may be local authority concessions available in the area where you live - for adult education or fitness classes, for example. Here are some of the benefits that you might be missing out on, plus a brief guide as to the current eligibility criteria. Pension credit There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second

Single people and couples could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income. AttendAnce AllowAnce Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible for this benefit, and it’s often the case that a careprovider is a spouse or family member. There are two different rates available, depending on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10 per week. • Higher rate: £82.30 per week. People who claim the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, and the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night. cArer’s AllowAnce If you care for someone for 35 hours a week or more, and they are in receipt of certain benefits, you could get Carer’s Allowance at a weekly rate of £62.10. If you’re eligible, you will also automatically receive National Insurance credits. It’s worth noting that Carer’s Allowance can affect other benefits that you and the person you are caring for

receive, so you should factor in the possibility that these may reduce or be taken away. winter fuel AllowAnce You can receive between £100 and £300 from the government to help with your winter heating bills. To qualify for the winter payment this year, you need to have been born before 5th May 1953. Once you’ve claimed, you should receive the payment automatically between November and December in future years. cold weAther PAyment If you’re in receipt of pension credit, you could also be eligible for a cold weather payment if the average temperature where you live falls, or is expected to fall, to 0°C. This must be for seven consecutive days between 1st November and 31st March, and the payment is £25 for each such period. AnnuAl flu VAccinAtions The annual flu vaccination is free for anyone over the age of 65 years old. It is available in pharmacies as well as from your GP, and is usually provided between September and February each year. tV licence You can apply for a free TV licence if you are aged 75 and over. The government also offers concessions to older people in residential care, and the cost for a licence in these circumstances is £7.50.

Public trAnsPort free bus pass There are various concessions available for older people using public transport. Both men and women are entitled to a bus pass at the female state pension age, giving free offpeak travel on local buses. london 60+ oyster card People over the age of 60 living in London, can apply for the 60+ London Oyster photo card, and enjoy free travel on London buses, tubes, and a range of other types of local transport. senior railcard and coachcard The senior railcard allows people aged 60 and over to save money on rail fares in the UK. There is a one-off cost to buy the card, and it is available online. The senior coachcard currently costs £10 plus £2 p&p, and will save you a third

off standard fares in the UK if you are over 60.

and evening classes for retired people of state pension age and older.

PrescriPtions Those aged over 60 are also entitled to free prescriptions and NHS sight tests. You will need to complete the back of your prescription and let the pharmacist know that you’re eligible – you may also need to provide proof of age in this respect.

The government website (www. gov.uk) is a good resource for finding out more about these benefits, and you may be able to make a claim for them online. https://www.gov.uk/pensioncredit https://www.gov.uk/attendanceallowance https://www.gov.uk/carersallowance https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment/overview https://www.gov.uk/coldweather-payment https://www.gov.uk/freediscount-tv-licence https://www.gov.uk/apply-forelderly-person-bus-pass http://www.nationalexpress. com/offers/coachcards/seniorcoachcard.aspx

locAl Authority fAcilities Some local authorities provide free or discounted access for older people to their leisure and educational facilities. You may find that your local sports and leisure centre offers concessions to people over state pension age, for fitness classes and swim sessions. Additionally, some colleges provide discounts on daytime

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