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Co-Editors

Garth Aspinall

Claire Hawker

How lucky we are to live in a country where community values are allowed to flourish in relative peace and harmony, where we are free to publish and report on so much local good. There is something quite special about the word ‘community’ and its varied connotations – identity, togetherness, joy, support, kindness, solidarity, heritage, purpose – and so many others that give meaning to our lives.

From our perspective, it’s a privilege to witness so much community energy and pride – the 90 years of ‘learning’ delivered by Wilmslow Guild, the spirit of the Community Awards scheme, the story of Wilmslow Then and Now, the togetherness of a choir.

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Issue 45 - August/September 2015

wilmslow & alderley edge

ContentsWilmslow Then & Now 4

Motor show Returns 7

Wilmslow Guild 9

In Touch 13

Crossword 16

Sudoku 19

New Season for NCO 20

simply Books Book Club Choice 23

River Cruising 26

The Walk 28

Cheshire Community Choirs 30

nGs Gardens for Autumn 33

Finding a Project 37

Martin Lewis Column 38

Just 4 Kids 41

Children’s Activities 42

Inside Guide 47

Puzzle Solutions 50

Useful Numbers 53

Classified Index 54

Samuel Norbury was born in Wilmslow in the 1850s, the son of Joseph, a farmer with a modest holding of 8 acres. Samuel and his younger brother Arthur were apprenticed to a butcher, a common path for farmer’s sons not expected to inherit, and ultimately both set up shops in Wilmslow: Samuel on Grove Street and Arthur at Davenport Green. Samuel’s shop was on the east side of the road, near to Robert Bourne’s successful seed, flour and grocery business, and this must surely have increased his passing trade. In an era without home refrigeration a local butcher was a necessity, and as incomes and diets improved during the latter half of the nineteenth century more meat was consumed, Samuel was part of a booming industry. The number of butchers in Wilmslow more than doubled between the 1850s and the 1870s, when Samuel entered the trade. This photograph - a food hygiene inspector and vegetarian’s nightmare in equal measure – is likely to date from the latter years of Samuel’s career, when

he ran the shop with his two daughters after the death of his wife. The east side of Grove Street has been extensively redeveloped and the building that contained Samuel’s shop is no longer extant.

Photographs: Wilmslow Historical Society Collection.

wilmslow Then & Now

by Jon Armstrongwilmslow Historical society4

Revving up to roar into the town centre this year is the third Wilmslow Motor Show. Wilmslow Business Group events team has been working hard to ensure that Wilmslow will be filled once again with some amazing supercars, super bikes and more.

Some of the finest marques in motoring will be attending on Saturday 12 September to showcase their latest cars. This year’s line-up includes Ferrari, Jaguar, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and Aston Martin, along with many more. We’ll also be featuring superbikes and, for the first time, something for the sea-faring motor enthusiast! Abersoch Land & Sea will be bringing along a 17ft speedboat and some jet-skis to whet your appetite for watersports.

With Grove Street and the Alderley Road Service road all filled with cars, there will be action elsewhere with the chance to ride in a supercar. You can enjoy a drive with Sporting Bears who will be fundraising for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust. The Supercar Parade is also set to return, providing a roaring soundtrack to the day.

Catherine Mackenzie, chairman of Wilmslow Business Group commented, “This event is now

one of the highlights of the Wilmslow calendar and brings thousands of people into the town for a great day out. Wilmslow famously loves cars and this event allows us to celebrate not only supercars, but all that Wilmslow has to offer.”

As ever, the event is free to attend. The whole family can enjoy coming into the town, seeing some great cars and having a good family day out. Lots of local retailers are getting involved including Revolution who will be holding the official Motor Show After Party on Saturday night.

Steve Kennedy of Mailboxes etc, who came up with the original concept of the Motor Show said “I’m delighted that the show is taking place again. We’ve proved that the event really works and encourages people to get out and enjoy their town. We’ve been working really hard to ensure that the event is even better this year – I can’t wait!”

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In the course of the Ninth Roscoe lecture delivered at Manchester University in 1973, Sir John Wolfenden said:

“Why do two and three-quarter million people a year come to the British Museum? Because, I suggest, they want to. Because they enjoy it, or at least because they think they will. And that, to me, is what adult education, in whatever form is about…. You may want advancement in your job; you may want to learn a new language; you may want to find out more about the place where you live… you may represent this to yourself as self-improvement; or as plain curiosity, or as growth towards a fuller and more rounded personality; but you do it because you want to do it and enjoy doing it”.

Sir John’s observations are as valid today as they were in 1973 and you will perhaps find no better example of people learning for pleasure than the members of Wilmslow Guild. I recently had the pleasure of talking to Paul Riordan, Principal of Wilmslow Guild.

The Guild is an educational charity. It is an independent self-governing apolitical and non-sectarian organisation and all aged 18 and over are welcome to participate in the activities offered by the Guild. The 2015/2016 season marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Guild and the range of subjects this year, as always, is impressive:

Alexander Technique, Ancient History, Archaeology, Art, Art Gallery visits, Ballet be fit, Ballroom Dancing, Beekeeping, Botanical Painting, Bridge, Callanetics, Calligraphy, Canal History, Ceramics, Cinema History, Collage, Creative Writing, Dancercise, Daytrips, Drama, Drawing, Dressmaking, Embroidery, Emotional Intelligence, English Literature, Film History, Flower Arranging, French, Geology, German,

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History of Art, Italian, Jewellery making, Lacemaking, Ladies’ choir, Line Dancing, Manchester walks, Meditation, Mens’ choir, Mindfulness, Mixed voices choir, Modern History, Modern Languages, Music Appreciation, Oil painting, Painting on China, Patchwork, Philosophy, Pilates, Poetry, Politics, Pottery, Quilting, Railway History, Religious Studies, Science lectures, Silversmithing, Singing for Fun, Spanish, Stretch and Tone, Study days, Study tours, Tai Chi and Quigong, Textiles, Theatre Studies, Watercolours Painting, Wine Appreciation, Yoga and Zumba.

Paul emphasised the point that, unlike many other forms of education, there is no assessment - no exams to mar the enjoyment. You are learning purely for pleasure and, in the process, you are almost certain to make new friends. However, this philosophy in no way implies a casual approach to quality. Lecturers and course leaders are highly qualified in their subjects and are carefully appointed on that basis. Such is the ethos and the reputation of Wilmslow Guild,

The 2015 Prospectus (which you can download from the website or obtain from Wilmslow Guild or at your local library) provides comprehensive details on all available courses. And in addition to the ‘classroom’ subjects there are numerous clubs that you could join.

seRvinG The CoMMuniTy

A long-standing and stated aim of Wilmslow Guild is ‘to provide a centre in which men and women may find opportunities for the enrichment of life through education, fellowship and co-operative effect for the welfare of the community.’ In 2015/16, ‘co-operation’ and ‘community welfare’ considerations are very much to the fore. In addition to the many rewarding paid courses, Wilmslow Guild has introduced some excellent free courses of significant value to the community: Heartstart UK First Aid; Holistic Writing for Happiness and Wellbeing; Makaton; and Life Planning for the Over 50’s. Paul’s enthusiasm for next year’s syllabus was clearly evident.

Similarly evident was his respect for the many volunteers whose support is so important to the success of the Guild. New volunteers, with their experience and expertise, are always welcomed. There is no doubt that Wilmslow Guild has a special place in the community and commands great affection well beyond the boundaries of Wilmslow. Perhaps it could prove special for you.

by Garth AspinallMaking hats in the Hut, 1949.10

WiLMsLoW AWARds seeK ouT LoCAL heRoes

Wilmslow’s first ever Community Awards, to celebrate remarkable people from all aspects of the local community, have been launched by Wilmslow Business Group.

With 11 categories to choose from, there is something for everyone, young or old and no limit to the number of nominations. The Awards will recognise both individuals and organisations from the wider community, highlighting those who make a positive difference, whether that be through personal achievement, community projects or the wider business context.

Categories include:

■ Volunteer of the Year

■ Neighbour of the Year

■ Teacher of the Year

■ Our Wilmslow Award

■ Service with a Smile

■ Youth and Student of the Year

■ Innovation in the Community

■ Young Hero

■ Exceptional Achievement

■ Community Business of the Year

■ Community Event of the Year

Catherine Mackenzie, Chairman of Wilmslow Business Group commented “We want to celebrate the very special people who make our town such a fantastic place to live, work,

study and do business. The Community Awards give the town a chance to seek out some of the unsung heroes who work hard to make our town special. Nomination forms will be all over town and we hope the entire Wilmslow community gets behind the Awards and nominates their remarkable person.”

The Awards have attracted a long list of local business sponsors, including James Maguire & Co, Katie Homes, Mackenzie Marketing, Nationwide Safety Surfaces, Niche Events, Review Travel, Revolution, Vision Express and Waters Corporation.

Awards sponsor and Wilmslow legal firm, James Maguire & Co said “We are delighted to be involved with the Awards, as a local business we see this as a fantastic opportunity to recognise the vibrant business community and individuals that make Wilmslow so great.”

Nominations for the Awards will close at midnight on Wednesday 30 September, with shortlisting and judging taking place during October by an independent panel.

The Awards Ceremony will take place at The Evans Theatre at Wilmslow Leisure Centre on Thursday 19 November at 7pm. The evening will be hosted by regional news presenter, Annabel Tiffin. Tickets for the Awards Ceremony will go on sale in September.

Full details available from getintowilmslow.co.uk/communityawards

In Touchyour Community Noticeboard

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iN TouCHWiLMsLoW GuiLd nATuRAL hisToRy soCieTy

Are you interested in the Countryside? Flowers? Birds? Butterflies? Mammals? Amphibians? Or any aspect of natural history? If yes, then The Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society is for you!

Come and join a friendly group of enthusiasts who enjoy monthly meetings. From September to April there is a programme of talks by expert speakers covering interesting and varied topics of natural history of both national and international relevance. Throughout the Spring and Summer there is a varied programme of excursions, both local and further afield, to locations providing a good range of specialist and general interest for everyone.

No expert knowledge is needed, so come along and learn, contribute and enjoy the company!

For more information please contact David Warner on 01625 874387.

Every Thursday evening from 7.45pm to 9.30pm at Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow.

LoCAL MusiCiAn ReLeAses ChARiTy sinGLe

Pianist David Schofield from Manchester has released a charity single of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” after returning home from Tunisia after the terrorist attacks.

David returned from Sousse, where he had been on holiday with his girlfriend Nicole, on Saturday 27 June. They were sunbathing by the pool at the Royal Kenz Hotel which is situated just 200 metres from the beach where the massacre took place.

David said “We were sunbathing by one of the pools when we noticed a lot of guests moving. Members of staff were asking everyone to get inside. I asked one of them what was going on and she said there are police with guns; we carried on towards the hotel and at that point, we heard a grenade go off.”

When David returned home to Manchester he wanted to help in some way and, as he is a concert pianist, he decided to release an arrangement of the well-known “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” All profits from this will go to the Red Cross, who were not only there in Tunisia after it happened, but also offer support for everyone involved.

David said “The Red Cross is an amazing organisation and I know people will definitely benefit from their help and support after such a terrible event. Over the Rainbow is an absolutely beautiful piece of music that is full of hope. Personally, I find the piece very emotional so hope it will offer some comfort or release to those affected by the attacks. I urge everyone to donate by purchasing the track on iTunes or any of the other digital outlets. All the profits from this will go directly to the Red Cross.

The single is available on iTunes and all other digital outlets. You can visit www.davidschofield.net to get direct links.

AGe uK eXeRCise CLAsses

We have been meeting at Chapel Court, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow for gentle exercise to music sessions for nearly 10 years. The Age UK Cheshire East classes are held every Thursday afternoon, 2pm to 3.30pm. The exercises are mostly seated, but some standing and balance work is included. After an hour’s exercise we have refreshments and chat.

If you are interested and would like more information please call 01625 612958 or just come any Thursday afternoon. You will be sure of a warm welcome.

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neW sTART neW heART

Greenbank Preparatory School proved they had a heart when they raised over £8000 for the Wythenshawe Hospital Heart Transplant Fund to support one of their nearest and dearest.

Dad Mark Aizelwood, the husband of Teaching Assistant Lyndsey, received a life changing new heart last July. Since then his life has returned to normal: “It’s fantastic. It’s like having my life back and I am just delighted and thankful the Greenbank community has recognised what we as a family have been through and decided to support this wonderful charity.”

Greenbank Headmistress Janet Lowe said: “The school community came together like never before to raise a record sum in our charities week. We had mufti days, filled smartie tubes with coins, had cake sales, sponsored walks, sponsored silences, sponsored runs, sponsored keep fit sessions, you name it we’ve been sponsoring it and all because of Mark and Lyndsey.”

Lynda Ellis, New Start Charity Administrator, said: “The Wythenshawe Hospital Transplant Fund, commonly known as New Heart-New Start, was set up 25 years ago to provide financial assistance to the heart and lung transplantation programme and future clinical developments in heart and lung surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital. We could not do any of this without organisations

such as Greenbank who have clearly come together to support one of their own.”

Mark, 40, from High Lane, said: “It was really the last throw of the dice for me. The drugs just stopped working and I would probably have been dead by Christmas and certainly by now without the operation. There are many others using the New Start programme just like me. So it really is charity close to home and our hearts.”

neW eXeRCise CLAss FoR The Less MoBiLe

Dean Row Chapel has an exciting new exercise class which is held every Monday morning at 11.30am. The class is specially designed for older people with limited mobility and is based on sitting exercise, although many of the exercises can be done standing if you are able.  The group leader, Andrew Noutch, is a fully qualified personal trainer with a special interest in helping people who are less able to join in with other forms of exercise.  After the exercise participants are treated to a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit and time to chat with each other.  The sessions cost £5 and are held in the Chapel Hall which has a good car park and full disabled access.  For more information, please contact Peter Shaw on 01625 584881 or 07831 503107.

Classes start on Monday 14 September, weekly until 26 October and are held at Dean Row Chapel Hall, Chapel Road off Adlington Road, SK9 2BX.

oPen ReheARsALs

The ladies of Cheshire A Cappella are opening up their regular Wednesday rehearsal on the evenings of 5 August and 12 August. They are looking for new members so this is an opportunity to go along, listen, observe and even join in if you wish to see what they are all about.

Rehearsals are at Morley Green Social Club from 7.30pm every Wednesday.

Feel free to just turn up or call Hilary Pinnock in advance on 07975 927423 to find out more.

Pictured from left to right are Greenbank Chair of Trustees John Kennedy, Lyndsey Aizelwood, George Aizelwood, Mark Aizelwood, Jane Lowe and Lynda Ellis.

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Quick Crossword

Across7. Leave the scene (2 words) 8. Augur9. Tip Off10. Socialist (hyphenated) 11. Died out13. Tempo15. Lees16. A martial art 18. Spokesman 19. A fossil fuel 21. False22. Snuggle up

Down1. Catalepsy2. Test bed3. Sloping style of writing 4. Larceny5. Royal Heiress (2 words) 6. Eye shields12. Photocopying14. Flags17. Drain20. Old (scots)

Solution on page 50.16

SudokuHow to play SudokuFill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the numbers 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

You don’t need to be a genius. These puzzles use logic alone.

Watch out! Sudoku is highly addictive.

Solution on page 50.

Following its most successful Macclesfield season ever in 2014/15 the Northern Chamber Orchestra is back at the Heritage Centre for a new series featuring the crème de la crème of international soloists - violinist, Jennifer Pike; pianist, Martin Roscoe; guitarist, Craig Ogden, and cellist Raphael Wallfisch. Stockport-born violinist, Jennifer Pike, ‘gets the party started’ by performing the legendary Mendelssohn Violin Concerto at the opening concert on Saturday 26 September.  She performed this great work, aged 12, to win the BBC Young Musician competition back in 2002 and Jennifer is now recognised as one of today’s most dazzling violinists, acclaimed for both her technique and her interpretative flair.

Other big names featuring in the Macclesfield series are Martin Roscoe, Raphael Wallfisch and Craig Ogden. Martin Roscoe, one of the most regularly featured pianists on BBC Radio 3, will be performing Beethoven’s majestic ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto no 5 on Saturday 16 January. The February concert will see cellist, Raphael Wallfisch, play Shostakovich’s spellbinding

Cello Concerto no 1 and, as an additional treat, Dvorják’s romantic Silent Woods for cello and orchestra. This concert also features one of the all-time most popular pieces of music, Handel’s quintessentially English Water Music. Classic FM recording artist, Craig Ogden, is the soloist for the season finale on 14 May, performing one of the first works ever recorded by the NCO - Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto no 1 in D in a concert full of sparkling pieces, including Bach’s third Brandenburg Concerto and two stunning pieces by operatic masters, Verdi’s Prelude from Aida and Puccini’s I Crisantemi.

NCO’s Macclesfield concert season is sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Education, one of the UK’s leading, internationally recognised centres for teacher training and professional development.  The Northern Chamber Orchestra is the ‘Orchestra in Residence’ at MMU. This sponsorship has helped the orchestra to continue to develop exciting and engaging concert programmes for its Cheshire audiences and to work with soloists of genuinely international repute.

Tickets for all NCO’s concerts at Macclesfield Heritage Centre are available from the NCO Box Office 0161 247 2220; from Macclesfield Visitor Information Centre 01625 378123 or Silk Museum Shop at the Heritage Centre. Price £16 Auditorium, £13 Balcony, £7 students, 18s & under FREE.  Buying Part or Full Season Tickets saves you money: book upfront for all 8 concerts and get one FREE; book for 4 or more concerts upfront and get £1 off each concert.  Visit NCO’s new website at www.ncorch.co.uk

Win TiCKeTs WoRTh £96

We are giving away a pair of Part Season Tickets for NCO’s new season. The winner may select 4 out of the 8 Macclesfield concerts and the seats would be unreserved Balcony seats. To enter our prize draw simply email your contact details to competition@insidemagazines.co.uk by 1 September.

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Simply BooksBook Club ChoiceMy first choice this month is The Forgiven by Lawrence Osborne. David and Jo Henniger arrive late one night in Tangier and set off to drive to a party in a converted castle way out in the desert. They’ve had a few drinks, struggle to find their way along the dark desert roads and are in the middle of an argument when two young men spring out from the roadside. David swerves and collides with one of the boys with fatal consequences. Meanwhile at the house the party is in full flow. Under the watchful eye of their Moroccan staff the extravagant hosts attend to their guests’ every whim. The stage is set for a weekend in which David and Jo must come to terms with their fateful act and its shattering consequences.

Written with the pace of a stylish thriller I found this a compelling read (I really couldn’t put it down!). There are also some big moral issues here too – not least atonement, guilt and what it means to give (and receive) forgiveness. And all played out against the backdrop of an obscenely excessive party (think Great Gatsby). This is also a very timely ‘fable’ about the clash between East and West – between two cultures which singularly fail to understand (let alone appreciate) each other. The book jacket draws a comparison with the books of Graham Greene – I thought that might be ambitious but actually I think its spot on. And is there redemption by the end of the book? Well you’ll have to find that out for yourself!

Instead of another novel I thought I’d mention a couple of non-fiction titles by authors who’ve visited the shop in recent weeks. Coastlines by Guardian journalist Patrick Barkham is an affectionate portrait of our coastline – published on the 50th anniversary of Enterprise Neptune,

the National Trust’s campaign to protect and preserve our coastal heritage. Told through a series of walks beside the sea this is the story of what it means to live in a country that is ‘more edge than middle’. There are some useful notes too at the end of each chapter to guide you should you wish to follow in Patrick’s footsteps.

Secondly – and more quirkily – The Disappearing Dictionary by linguistics expert David Crystal is a delightful collection of dialect words that either provide an insight into an older way of life, or simply have an irresistible appeal: ‘jubbity’ (noun, Yorkshire) – a difficulty, or misfortune as in “he’s had some jubbities in his lifetime” or ‘squinch’(noun, Devon) – a narrow crack on a wall or a space between floorboards as in “I lost a sixpence through a squinch in the floor”. This is lovely book to dip into and would make a nice gift too (as would Coastlines).

And for children...we are delighted to be hosting an event with top children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson at Stockport Plaza at the end of July. Following her visit we’ll have personally signed copies of Jacqueline’s new book KATY (inspired by the children’s classic What Katy Did) in the shop. Perfect for 8-12 year olds.

Simply Books, 228 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BD 0161 439 1436 Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm

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New and regular visitors to Uniquely Chic Furniture showrooms in Goyt Mill always use the same two comments …”Aladdin’s Cave” and “Treasure Trove”. Furniture shopping here is a unique experience as you go from one room to another and marvel at the huge range of furniture and shabby chic home accessories on sale.

Founded in 2012 by Mick Bennett and Sue Scully, Uniquely Chic Furniture transforms ‘pre-loved’ items of furniture, mainly quality pine and oak, into wonderful hand-painted statement pieces. We can paint furniture purchased from us, or indeed your own pieces. This service also includes painting and transforming your kitchen cupboards for a completely new look without the cost and upheaval of fitting new units.

If you select a piece of furniture for painting, you pick the colour and finish, for example block

colour, distressed, or shabby chic (which is very much in vogue). A change of knobs or handles can really add to the piece, and these finishes can give a really great magazine look.

Not only will you find a superb range of quality furniture on show, but a fascinating collection of mirrors, lamps, cushions, crystal chandeliers, and home accessories.

We are now official stockists of Frenchic eco-friendly chalk paint and all Frenchic products.

A collection/delivery service is available. We can arrange delivery anywhere in the country. And if you can’t visit the showroom you can buy online.

Canalside, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple SK6 7HXTel. 0161 484 5116 or 07785 794308 www.uniquelychicfurniture.co.uk

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am -5.30pmSunday 11am- 4.30pmClosed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

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Travel by Design has been working with Riviera Travel who have an exceptional range of tours and holidays around the world. Feedback from clients has been particularly good on their river cruises, with clients having a wonderful time and being happy to recommend a river cruise with Riviera to friends and family.

Riviera are incredibly passionate about their holidays, river cruises and service, and their entire staff both in the UK and overseas is dedicated to ensuring that they meet, indeed exceed, the expectations of their discerning and loyal customers. They have also been awarded Which? Magazines coveted ‘Recommended Provider’ for the fourth year in a row.

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Fine dining will be a highlight of your river cruise experience, with the highest five star levels of superb cuisine prepared by dedicated, professional chefs. All in all, our river cruises are quite simply a wonderfully relaxing and comfortable way to explore the beautiful waterways of Europe and beyond.

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Distance: 7.8 miles. OS Map: 268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton

The ascent of The Cloud is gradual with the reward of all-round views from the top so try to pick a nice clear day. Bridestones is a Neolithic burial ground (full details found on Google).

The walk start is at Rushton Spencer which is south of Macclesfield on the A523. Turn right on to Station Lane, opposite the Land Rover garage, then left immediately after the Knot Inn on to an unmade road to a car park.(935625)

Start the walk by going back to the road with the pub on the right, cross the road to a gate continuing along a wide path (old railway) for just over half a mile to the end, then going left over 2 stiles. Turn right and go to the far diagonal corner of the field where there is a stile; (the walk eventually follows the Staffordshire Way as far as the Cloud summit).

After the stile, climb the steps to a road and go left and round a right hand bend and then, after

a left hand curve, cross over a stile on the left. Go up diagonally right to reach a path which you join, going right, to reach a road. Turn left and in about 200 yards turn very sharply right to begin the ascent. (907835) After the hairpin bend, take the steps on the right to reach the trig point at the summit. It is important that you look left (south) to see a path with a wall on its left as this is the descent after your picnic/coffee break. This leads to a woodland pathway on descent.

When descending, always take the left-hand option and at the bottom cross a stile on the left and turn right to a ladder stile where you cross from Staffordshire into Cheshire. (right angle turn to right at 905628)

The walkBosley Cloud and the Bridestones

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The walkBosley Cloud and the Bridestones

After the ladder stile, continue in the same direction (left of the field) on a path which was disputed and was only re-opened recently. On reaching a red clay farm road go diagonally right to a metal gate, and then to another gate down to the left of the field. When the path reaches a cul-de-sac, Bridestones is on the left. You can enter the area by following the wall round.

The return journey begins by going down a short track to a main road, turning left at the road. (This is a quiet road but with some fast moving traffic.) Take Long Edge Lane which is the first road on the right at 910619.

In half a mile take the stile at a finger post on the left 100 yards before Long Edge farm. In 50 yards go right over the stile and follow the path over a footbridge (on Staffs CC repair list) and straight up to a farm road.

Turn left and keep left through the farm yard and through two gates turning left when the path goes to a stile. Turn right to reach another farm road to the right of a house.

Turn left for ¼ mile and then right through a metal pedestrian gate beside a cattle grid.  The path goes behind the building ahead and left to a large rusty gate. Follow the path to a stile and over a footbridge going straight ahead to a stile on the left. After crossing, it is better not to follow the path straight ahead but to keep to the right of it to a stile to reach a road. (919618)

Turn right and go downhill then uphill to a set of steps on the left before some houses. Cross three stiles then go right through an open gate with a stile beside it. The path follows the edge of the field on the left which leads to an awkward stile. However 100 yards to its right is an open gate. Go through the gateway and go ahead to the right of the tree in the middle of the field to reach a stile in the hedgerow. Go slightly right to another open gate then slightly left to a stile in the far hedgerow.

Cross straight over the road and go down the paved road and through the church yard to a gate in the bottom left-hand corner. Turning right the path ahead is clearly seen going through two gates and over the railway bridge. At the far end of the bridge, cross over a stile on the right to reach the old railway line where you turn right to reach the car park.

The Knot Inn is a good place to quench your thirst and /or have a nice meal!

The walk was contributed by Marple District Rambling Club which has over 350 members and organises at least four graded walks on Thursdays and three walks on Sundays. To find our programme, go on to our website: www.marple-uk.com/rambling

To join the Club, either ring Barry Wilson, 0161 948 0566 or Deirdre Nolan, 0161 427 7794.

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Choir singing has never been more popular than it is today. It’s a great way to unleash your hidden talents and inner feelings and display them to the world through music. Singing as part of a small community gives people a sense of belonging and transports them into a different world where the pressures of everyday life can be forgotten for a while.

By sharing the gift of singing, not only can it change the lives of the people in a choir, meeting new friends who share a love for music, but it also has the amazing power to change the lives of those who enjoy listening to the beautiful sounds of the human voice.

Cheshire Community Choirs has had a very busy summer term. We have had a wonderful time singing at various events around the area over the last couple of months. Our first was at Handforth Festival in April - the rain poured but it didn’t detract from the fun. We then sang at Bramhall Duck Race and our community choir duck was in the lead for half of the race but then decided to hide in the reeds! She came 12th! Oh well, next year.

Bramhall Festival turned out to be a lovely day and the weather was great even though we had been promised 100% rain by the weather forecasters. Finally we made two appearances at Heald Green festival in a very hot village hall! We received a wonderful reception from everyone who attended. There is something lovely about all the choirs coming together to sing as one group – a true community.

July saw our first annual choir party at Woodford Community Centre for the members of all six choirs. We raised £180 for St. Anne’s Hospice with our raffle and had an amazing night with entertainment from members of the choirs - some dancing and some performing solos and duets – and a performance by Hustle, a national top five barbershop quartet who were fabulous.

We are now coming to the end of our summer term and taking a well-earned break. The new term will start w/c 14 September when we will start learning new material and hope to meet new members. Anyone interested in taking part in these fabulous choirs please call Kate on 07794 050591. Dates for all the choirs in September can be found on our website www.cheshirecommunitychoirs.com

Our membership at Cheshire Community Choirs is growing fast as the singing bug bites in the local area. Come and have some fun with people who all share a love and passion for singing.

We have choirs in Bramhall, Heald Green, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Knutsford. Members can attend as many of these as they wish each week as they all learn the same material. Come along and have a go!

Cheshire Community Choirs

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The National Gardens Scheme is unique in having such a lengthy programme of garden openings, from late February to early October. As we get towards the end of the season, some gardens may be past their peak but many more are still a riot of colour, thanks to skilful planning and plant selection by the garden owners. If you’d like some ideas about how to extend the flowering season in your garden, be sure to visit as many NGS gardens as you can and see how the experts do it. The ones listed below have been selected as being just a short drive away – and they all offer home-made teas as an extra incentive!

Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August (1-4.30pm) 21 Scafell Close, High Lane, Stockport

A landscaped suburban garden in a third of an acre. Colour themed annuals border the lawn featuring the Kinder Ram statue in a heather garden, passing into vegetables, soft fruits and fruit trees. Returning perennial pathway leads to the fishpond and terraced garden with a modern water feature and patio planting. Admission: £3, children free. Cream teas. Visitors also welcome by arrangement.

Sunday 2 August (11-4.30pm) 218 Marple Road, Stockport

NEW TO NGS! This south-facing garden of approximately an acre has herbaceous plants, a vegetable plot, plant growing area, topiary, ponds and water features. It has been developed from paddock to garden over 20 years by the current owners. Admission: £4, children free. Home-made teas.

Sunday 2 August (1-6pm) Somerford, 19 Leycester Road, Knutsford

Majestic trees surround this 1½ acre garden which has been completely re-designed and planted. Hard landscaping and sculptures complement lush herbaceous and perennial borders. Croquet and pond lawns are separated by a magnificent oak pergola. Cube-headed hornbeams lead into the snail-trail walk and an informal lawn and fernery. The Stable courtyard has box parterres. Admission: £4, children free. Home-made teas. Visitors also welcome by arrangement June to August in groups of 10+.

Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September (1-5pm) 39 Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport

For early autumn colours, this dahliaholic’s garden is unbeatable! It contains over 350 dahlias in excess of 150 varieties. Shapely lawns are surrounded by deep flower beds that are

by Graham Beechwww.ngs.org.uk

Early Autumn Colour

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crammed with dahlias of all shapes, sizes and colours, and are complemented by climbers, soft perennials and bedding plants. Admission: £3.50, children free. Home-made teas. Visitors also welcome by arrangement in September.

ChARiTies suPPoRTed By The nGs

Visitors to these lovely gardens will also have the benefit of knowing that their entrance fee is supporting wonderful causes; since its foundation in 1927, the NGS has donated over £45 million to nursing and caring charities, including Marie Curie and Carers Trust.

GARdens oPen By ARRAnGeMenT

Do you organise visits for a group or society? Have you thought about visiting an NGS garden on a date and time to suit your members? Many of our gardens are open for private visits in addition to public openings. And some gardens are only open by arrangement – so you can get to see those not normally visited at all. Details are in NGS booklets and online at ngs.org.uk.

BARRy’s GARdeninG TiPs

At this time of year my shady front garden has lost the vibrant colours of previous months but it is by no means dull. Green comes in many shades and this area of my garden has most of them. Through late summer and into early autumn it relies largely on contrasting shapes and textures; frothy ferns always look good against clipped box (which will later form points of interest into winter). The shiny Hart’s Tongue fern and leaves of Asarum europaeum catch what sun gets through and variegated plants such as Brunnera and Astrantia ‘Sunningdale’ add splashes of light. Although the hydrangea heads are beginning to fade they still make a valuable contribution.

Hostas are still looking respectable. One of my (many) garden theories is that hosta leaves stay looking fresher for longer if their flowers are removed. Their insipid lilacs and mauves clash horribly with the fiery reds, oranges and yellows of the Hemerocallis with which they are paired in

my garden. So it’s “off with their heads!” as soon as the buds begin to show.

Now is the moment when Dahlias grab our attention. They are firmly back in fashion, although I know for some of you they never went out. I must admit that my liking for these flamboyant plants is a fairly recent development, which began when a friend donated half a dozen, including ‘Television’, with its huge, spiky heads of yellow/orange (another reason to behead the hostas). Mine spend their lives in large pots. I can’t be doing with the digging-up/drying/sulphur powder/storage regime. The pots are stacked on top of each other against a wall and protected with slates to keep the rain off. That’s it. If they don’t come through the winter I’m sure my friend will donate some more (thanks, Brian).

Elsewhere, the herbaceous borders stand tall and are bursting with colour. Brilliant red Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ may have been and gone but its cousin ‘Late Lucifer’ (from the Great Dixter nursery) is just getting into its stride, as is ‘Emily McKenzie’. The leaves of Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ make a great contrast to vertical crocosmia, with its magenta flowers that go on for weeks. Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ provides long-lasting, clear lavender-blue daisies but is dwarfed by Aster ‘Harrington’s Pink’, which reaches 5 feet in my garden. That in turn is overshadowed by dusky pink Eupatorium and bright yellow Rudbeckia ‘Herbstsonne’, which often pass 6 feet. Many of the heleniums are still going strong and the taller varieties, such as ‘Chelsey’ (from the Arley nursery) make a brilliant team-mate for the rudbeckia. Lower down the height scale the various sedums give shades of pink , while making a neat edge to the border, especially if you gave them the ‘Chelsea chop’, which reduces their tendency to flop outwards. The grasses, particularly the Miscanthus varieties and Calamagrostis, provide punctuation amongst what would otherwise be a Smartie box riot of late summer colour. Sit back and enjoy it.

If you’re looking for inspiration or need help with planning and planting your garden, you can contact Barry by email at barry.davy@ntlworld.com

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Depending upon your outlook, the last week of the summer holidays can conjure up sadness or relief. If you, like me, have spent the six weeks multi-tasking as you try to be a good enough mum and business woman, then the end of the holidays signals a clearer demarcation in roles and the return of dreaded mornings with their rushed routines. For some this is a time of burgeoning costs as the price of childcare, activity clubs, fun (and expensive) days out, new schools and uniforms take their toll.

And so, picture the scene, it’s the last day of the holidays – with one child back at school and the other on a non- pupil day - don’t get me started. You’re wondering what to do to keep your child happily occupied so that you can end the holidays on a positive note without costing the earth. Well the answer for me and my nine year old son was finding the perfect project. With a passion for all things engineering and discovering how things work and a desire to create a go-kart, the decision was easy. My task was to facilitate a child-led project, a bit like a dedicated gardener, tending a tender young plant in the hope that given the right environment, it will yield flowers and fruit.

With this in mind I set about providing optimal conditions for go-kart building – an extra pair of hands, muscle and brains, only if needed, plus possible construction parts to be used. This was his project and his design so crucial to my role was only supporting when needed, without taking over the process. It was important, therefore, to get the right balance between me being available and ‘on call’ for encouragement and support, but not being ‘on top’. With a shed bursting with rubbish and crying out to be sorted, this was the perfect way of being present without being in the way. It also created our very own mini scrapheap challenge, providing a wonderful source of go-kart parts, from reinforcing bars to brackets and wheels!

While some things can seem hard work for children, like brushing teeth and tidying-up, others like computer games and TV come easy. With children typically spending too much time indoors, projects like these guarantee fresh air and focus, and this was definitely the case with my son’s go-karting construction. Up and out bright and early before 8am and working through a quick sandwich lunch until tea, he knuckled down with determination to create a base – made from a pallet he’d cut down, wheelbarrow wheels and reinforcing bars, seat and prop – to avoid crushing in the event of the kart flipping. Steering took the form of a series of ropes and pulleys as he drew upon his knowledge of sailing and ideas gleaned from the scrapheap challenge! Problem solving, mastery, focus and a growing confidence were plain to see as he hammered, sawed, prised wheelbarrow wheels off, applied WD40, attached ropes and his go-kart design took shape. Although blessed with the weather I can’t help feeling that my son would still have been as determined and focused on turning his vision into a reality in the rain, cold or snow.

As for me and the shed, which looks amazing (fingers crossed it stays that way), I’m ashamed to say that this was a fair weather relationship. With different weather clearing through piles of rubbish, dust and spiders would have definitely lost their appeal, reminding us of course that just like children, us adults like a self-chosen project to get our teeth into. With the go-kart ready for its debut launch, my thoughts turn to the next holiday and project and what part of the house or garden I can clear out?

For fun sensory play activities, Sue’s latest research, resources and training go to www.playtoz.co.uk. sue@playtoz.co.uk 01206 796722

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This is an important warning for anyone who pays for childcare. There are major changes due to take place to the system this year – and you need to decide rather soon how they affect you.  If you leave it too late, you could miss out on thousands of pounds.

The most important start point is to check if you’re entitled to what’s technically called the ‘Childcare Element of Working Tax Credit’ – this is NOT the same as Child Tax Credit. You can usually claim it for children up to age 15, provided you pay for approved (Ofsted or equivalent) childcare. Sadly the eligibility criteria are very complex. So I’ve tried to distil it in a simple rule of thumb: ‘if you’re a single parent working 16+ hours a week, or a couple BOTH working 16+ hours a week, and your total household income is under £46,000, you should definitely check out if you’re entitled.’ Please read this carefully – I’m not saying you are entitled, just that it is worth checking, as this is big money. The average pay out is around £60/week. That’s over £3,000/year.

If you’re not entitled to tax credits, decide now which other scheme works for you. This is where everything is changing. If you’re eligible for tax credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, there are other schemes to look at. This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets many pay for childcare from their pre-tax income will close for new applicants. So if you’re eligible for vouchers, but won’t be for the new scheme, get in quick.

New tax-free childcare scheme: If you’re a single parent who works, or a couple who BOTH work, and you each earn under £150,000, for every 80p you put in a new childcare account, the government will add 20p on top which can be used to pay for Ofsted approved (or equivalent) childcare for under-12s. The maximum the Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. Most childminders, after-school clubs are Ofsted approved, as are many nannies.

Current childcare voucher scheme. Here you usually trade in your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basic-rate taxpayer can swap £1,000 of salary, which after tax and National Insurance is only £700ish in your pay packet, for £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you’re up £300 per £1,000. The maximum you can get is £55/week per year per parent, which would be a gain of £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. Any parent can do this, even if their partner doesn’t work, provided your employer offers it (many do, but many don’t). If you’re not signed up to this by the time the new scheme starts, you can’t do it after. So if it’s right for you – sort it soon.

Tax-free childcare vs childcare vouchers. If you’re a couple where only one works, the vouchers win hands down, as you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, if your childcare costs are low, it’s likely vouchers win due to the tax and National Insurance savings. For the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer the vouchers, or those with more than one child and high childcare costs, the new scheme wins.  This is just the tip of the iceberg – full analysis of which wins at mse.me/childcare.

The Government has announced plans to give working parents with three and four-year-olds 30 hours of free childcare per week. If made law, pilot schemes will start in Sep 2016, though there’s scepticism about whether it’s deliverable. Yet already for at least 38 weeks a year (each week of the school year), if you’ve a three or four-year-old, you’re entitled to 15 hours a week of free childcare. Families with a low income may also get free early education for two-year-olds. Contact your local council to check if your child qualifies (a good place to start is gov.uk/find-free-early-education).

If you’ve got older children and work, check whether there are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. Some schools, community centres and youth groups have their own schemes. Most are Ofsted (or equivalent) registered, so if you pay for them, you qualify for childcare tax credit or you can use childcare vouchers to pay for them.

by Martin Lewistwitter: @moneysavingexpert

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Answers: goggles, floats, armbands, whistle, instructor, costume

Extra letter answer: diving

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Things to do with pre-school kids

Compiled by Jenny Rileye: jenny@insidemagazines.co.uk

MondayWFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11amTerm time only. Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382

Under 5’s Story Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060

TuesdayThe Creation Station – various morning sessionsDean Row Village Hall. Art and craft classes for babies and pre-schoolers with none of the mess at home! £6 per session, contact jannthorpe@thecreationstation.co.uk

Baby Sensory 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pmSt Johns Church Hall, Knutsford Rd. To book, call Becky on 07503547083 or email eastcheshire@babysensory.co.uk

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 10-10.30amTerm time only. Alderley Edge Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374030.

WednesdayCoffee, Cake & Craft/Tiddlywinks 10am-12noonWilmslow Methodist Church. Coffees, hot chocolates and cakes with play area for little ones. Prices from 50p to £1.50. More information from the church office on 01625 528892.

WFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10-11amTerm time only. Alderley Edge Scout Hut, Talbot Road. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382.

Mums, Dads and Tots 1.30 to 3pmTerm time only. St Benedict’s Church Hall, Hall Road, Handforth. Lots of toys for under 5’s, come along for a cuppa. Contact Jo on 07762 494843.

ThursdayMoo Music various sessions between 10-11.50amDean Row Village Hall. Great fun for children and parents/carers. For more information and to book your place, call 07837345253 or email lucy@moo-music.co.uk

Under 5’s Rhyme Time 11-11.30am Term time only. Wilmslow Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Contact 01625 374060.

Baby Massage 1.30pmWilmslow Methodist Church. For babies 8 weeks+ with their carers, £5 a session. For information and to join the waiting list, call either the church office 01625 528892 or Christine Goddard 07973 787067.

Thursday Tots 2-4pm Term time only, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For pre-school children and parents/carers. £1.50 per family.

Contact thursdaytots@hotmail.co.uk, or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

Friday

Friday Tots 10-11.30am Term time only, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, Church Hall, Chapel Road. Contact Susan Moran on 01625 585166.

Jabberjacks various timesWilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane. 9.30am for 15 months to 2 years old. 10:15am for 2 to 4 years old.

See more at www.jabberjacks.co.uk/locations/jabberjacks-wilmslow, or call Sue on 01625540999/07763190341

saTurdayWFA Little Strikers Pre-School Football 10.30-11.30amAll year round. Pownall Hall School, Carrwood. £5 per session, no pre-booking required. Contact Erik on 07792 791382

sundayMessy Church 4pm onwardsFirst Sunday of every month, Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Alderley Road. For more information please contact messychurchwilmslow@hotmail.com or phone Barbara on 01625 584267.

Wilmslow Children’s Activities

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

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Adlington Hall and Gardens is in no doubt one of the most spectacular stately homes in the UK. Owned by the local Legh family for over 700 years, the most popular areas are The Great Hall and The Hunting Lodge. The Courtyard is bathed in sunlight on a fine day and the Rose Garden areas are a beautiful place to enjoy a quiet moment.

Our catering partners Barretts Event Caterers are able to create menus based upon your exact requirements, or you can select from their more popular choices, they can cater for all options.

If you’re looking to hold any special event, we can be flexible and make the space work for you. Contact us on 01625 827595 or enquiries@adlingtonhall.com for further information.

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A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during August & September

sATuRdAy 1 AuGusT Tegg’s Nose Butterfly Walk. A FREE wildlife walk around the top of Tegg’s Nose Country Park to look for and learn more about some of the park’s resident butterfly species and, if we are lucky, seeing the scarce local speciality, namely, the Wall butterfly.

Booking in advance essential at teggsnosebutterflywalk2015.eventbrite.co.uk Information: 01625 374833

Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton 11am to 1pm

WednesdAy 5 AuGusT The Flower Club of Wilmslow & District. Lorraine Simcox (Leek) ‘Rickety Gate’

New members and visitors are always welcome

Royal British Legion Hall, Wilmslow 1.30pm

Weds 5 & Weds 12 AuGusTOpen Rehearsal at Cheshire A Cappella. An opportunity to go along, listen, observe and even join in to see if you would like to become part of this exciting ladies chorus. Feel free to just turn up or call Hilary Pinnock in advance on 07975 927423 to find out more.

Morley Green Social Club 7.30pm

WednesdAy 12 AuGusT Craft and Chatter. A monthly get together for crafters of all kinds, card making, quilting, collage, embroidery, sewing and any other interests you might have. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm to 4pm

sATuRdAy 15 AuGusT Moth Madness. The Bollin Valley Partnership is lucky enough to enlist the help of expert ‘moth man’, Geoff Lightfoot. This is a great opportunity, using light traps and wine ropes, to investigate the beautiful moths in the Wilmslow area. Booking in advance is essential (10yrs & over) at mothmadness2015.eventbrite.co.uk by 10 August. Information: 01625 374790

Newgate Nature Reserve, Newgate, Wilmslow 8.30pm to 10.30pm

sundAy 16 AuGusTSamba Percussion Performance – the performers will work together to prepare the performance in one day, it doesn’t get much tougher than this! Refreshments available, £3 per ticket, concessions £2, please book in advance and all proceeds go to Art Space. Email sambajohn1@yahoo.com, telephone 07522019454

Macclesfield Community Art Space 7pm

WednesdAy 26 AuGusT Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm to 4pm

WednesdAy 26 AuGusTWilmslow U3A: “Sweet Memories” by Janet Bradshaw. A charge of £1 is made per meeting after initial joining fee. All are welcome.

URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

sATuRdAy 29 AuGusTPoynton Show. A great day out for all the family.

Poynton Pool, Poynton Park from 8am

WednesdAy 2 sePTeMBeR The Flower Club of Wilmslow & District. Sue Spencer (Rotherham) ‘Rhapsody of Flowers’

New members and visitors are always welcome

Royal British Legion Hall, Wilmslow 1.30pm

sATuRdAy 5 sePTeMBeRJazz at the Arts Centre - Jeff Barnhart and the new Fats Waller Band

Probably the foremost exponent of the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, Jeff crosses the Atlantic and returns to Bollington with his group of hand-picked British musicians to present his tribute to the legendary Mr. Waller. Booking recommended on 01625 574410 Tickets £9

Bollington Arts Centre 8pm

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sundAy 6 sePTeMBeR Dabble with Dowsing. A chance to try your hand at the ancient art of water divining. Expert in local folklore and traditions, Bollin Valley Partnership Ranger Euan Murray, will show you the techniques. Booking in advance, by 3 September, is essential at dabblewithdowsing2015.eventbrite.co.uk. Information: 01625 374790

Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Park South, Wilmslow SK9 2DH (SJ853813) 2pm to 4pm

TuesdAy 8 sePTeMBeREast Cheshire NT Lecture – ‘Behind the doors of Sizergh’, speaker Matthew Brown.

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

TuesdAy 8 sePTeMBeR Wilmslow Decorative & Fine Arts Lecture: Theatrical Personalities: Garrick to Irving by Frances Hughes. Non-members wishing to attend should contact the membership secretary in advance. wilmslowdfas.org.uk

Wilmslow Parish Hall, Wilmslow 7.45pm

WednesdAy 9 sePTeMBeR Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm to 4pm

WednesdAy 9 sePTeMBeRWilmslow Historical Society opens its 2015/16 season with an illustrated talk intriguingly entitled “Hedges around the Edges”.  Dr Hugh Beggs, a well-known and accomplished speaker will be looking at the history and evolution of our local landscape.  Visitors welcome £3, tea/coffee and biscuits included.  Tel 01625 529178

St Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Chancel Lane, Cliff Road, Wilmslow 7.45pm

WednesdAy 9 sePTeMBeRStockport Ladies Speakers Club resumes after the summer break. We meet fortnightly, visitors and new members always welcome.

The Deanwater, Wilmslow Road, Woodford 7.30 for a 7.45pm start.

sATuRdAy 12 sePTeMBeRWilmslow Motor Show. Supercar show in the town centre. See p7 for more details.

sundAy 13 sePTeMBeR Navigation for Beginners. Come and learn basic navigation skills with Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Ed Pilkington on an easy going day. All maps and compasses provided; bring your own compass if you wish to practise with it. Suitable for anyone over 16. Booking and payment in advance is essential. Cost £11.50.

navigationforbeginners2015.eventbrite.co.uk Information: 01625 383700

Nelson Pit Visitor Centre, Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1TH (SJ945833) 9am to 4pm

WednesdAy 16 sePTeMBeRLunchtime Concert with Students from Chetham’s School of Music Manchester. Admission by programme £5, light lunches available from 12 noon. For further information telephone 01625 586713

Alderley Edge Methodist Church, lunch from 12 noon, performance 1pm

ThuRsdAy 17 sePTeMBeR The Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society is holding ‘The Delamere Lost Mosses Project’, which is about how the Mossland habitat can be restored, by Katie Piercy who is the Cheshire Wildlife Trust Delamere Mossland Officer. Visitors welcome (£3).

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow 7.45pm

sATuRdAy 19 sePTeMBeRThe Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir concert in aid of Maria’s Care in Uganda. Tickets £10 each or £36 for a party of 4. Available from early August. Please contact Jim Tryon 01625 424756 j.tryon@sky.com

Registered Charity Number 1055166 www.christianrelief

Tytherington Family Worship Church, Sandwich Drive, Macclesfield 7.30pm

sAT 19 – sun 20 sePTeMBeRFamily History Weekend, with Local World War 1 Display and ‘Gallipoli Remembered’. Guided tours available of the church, and light refreshments will be available throughout. For further information please email info@stmarysalderley.com or visit www.stmarysalderley.com

St Mary’s Church, The Parish of Nether Alderley & Great Warford SK10 4TW 10.30am-5pm Saturday, 11.30am-5pm Sunday

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WednesdAy 23 sePTeMBeR Craft and Chatter. Bring your own project and enjoy good crafting company with a cuppa and the opportunity to learn from each other. Contact Chrissie Tel: 0161 439 8262 for further details. £2 donation requested.

Dean Row Chapel Hall, Adlington Road, SK9 2BX 2pm to 4pm

WednesdAy 23 sePTeMBeRWilmslow U3A: “Education of working class children in Victorian Manchester” by Wendy Lees. A charge of £1 is made per meeting after initial joining fee. All are welcome.

URC schoolrooms, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow 2.30pm

ThuRsdAy 24 sePTeMBeR East Cheshire NT Lecture - ‘Pharmacy and the Pharaohs’, speaker Jackie Campbell

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

sATuRdAy 26 sePTeMBeR Northern Chamber Orchestra with Jennifer Pike, violin

Dazzling Diversions, including Mozart. Mendelssohn, Beethoven and David Ellis. Tickets: £16/ £13; £7 students; 18s & under free from NCO Box Office 0161 247 2220; Macclesfield VIC, Town Hall 01625 378123; Silk Museum Shop Heritage Centre & on the door www.ncorch.co.uk

Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, 7.30pm - 9.40pm

sundAy 4 oCToBeRMurray McLachlan and family in concert. A piano recital by Murray, Rose, Matthew and Callum McLachlan. Admission £10 including refreshments

Alderley Edge Methodist Church, 3pm

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Classified IndexAduLT eduCATionFocus on Speaking 31Wilmslow Guild 8

Audio visuALF.Maddocks 39

BedRooMsMonarch Bedrooms 31

BuiLdeRsS.P. Lee & Co 44Whitehall Builders Ltd 50

CAR RePAiRsScratches & Scrapes 44

CARe hoMes & seRviCesAlice Chilton In-Home Care Services 22Home Instead Senior Care 45

CATeRinGPizza Principles 49

CLeAninG Wild About Cleaning 49

deCoRAToRsSteve White 44Spring Decorating 19, Inside Back

denTisTsTrinity House Dental Care 5

dRAinAGePure Clean Drainage Solutions 46

eLeCTRiCiAnsG.P. Green Ltd 25F. Maddocks 36

enTeRTAinMenTAdlington Hall & Gardens 45

esTATe & LeTTinG AGenTsMosley Jarman Back Cover

FuRniTuRe Uniquely Chic Furniture 24

GARden RooMsSwift Organisation 6

heALTh And FiTnessLifestyle Fitness Inside Cover

hoMe iMPRoveMenT & PRoPeRTy MAinTenAnCeF.T.W Services 49Jet Clean Drives Poynton 44

inTeRioR desiGnBrook Farm Interiors 12

KiTChensMatt Finish 46Simplicity Granite 18

LAWn CARePure Clean Drainage Solutions 46Lawnkeeper 35

LoFT LAddeRsMore Than Loft Ladders 52

PeT CARePampered Cats 54

PhARMACiesWell Pharmacy 11

PLuMBinG & heATinGASM Gas, Heating, Plumbing 31G.P. Green Ltd 25

PuBs & ResTAuRAnTsThe Farmers Arms 40

ReTiReMenT LivinGPegasus Life 21

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seCuRiTyEurosafes 39Falcon Security 19 WM. Bradley & Co. 17

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TRee seRviCes Swift Tree & Arboricultural Services Ltd 36

WindoW CLeAneRsCavendish Window Cleaning 50

WindoW & ConseRvAToRy RePAiRsThe Window Repair Centre 51Window Geeks 27

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