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A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during May & June

SAT 30 APR TO SUN 8 MAYBluebell Walks at Rode Hall, and Farmers’ Market on

Sat 7 May 9am-1.30pm. Experience one of the finest

Bluebell Walks in the North West. £5 adults,

£1 children, under 5s free. T: 01270 873 237,

enquiries@rodehall.co.uk, www.rodehall.co.uk

Rode Hall & Gardens, Cheshire ST7 3Qp 11am to 4pmWEDNESDAY 4 MAYFLIX in the STIX - Pott Shrigley Community Cinema

proudly presents ‘Bridge of Spies’ (12A drama, thriller).

Tickets £4 in advance or ‘chance it’ on the door £5.

Ticket agents Anthea Wilkinson 573 538, Sue Ralston

573 210 and Peter Boulton 876 646, or email

pottflix@gmail.com See website tiny.cc/pottflix for future screenings

Pott Shrigley Village Hall screening starts 7.30pmFRIDAY 6 MAY

Poynton Players presents ‘An Audience with Allan

Beswick’, a one man show. Tickets £8. Book online, full

details www.poyntonplayers.co.uk, or by phone

0333 666 3366 Poynton Players, George’s Rd West, PoyntonSATURDAY 7 MAYCraft Fair. Browse and buy a variety of locally made

products. Free Entry. The Old Sunday School,

Roe Street, Macclesfield 10am to 4pmSUNDAY 8 MAYPlant Hunters’ Fair. Half price entry to the Gardens &

Plant Fair £3 Adlington Hall, Mill Lane, Macclesfield,

Cheshire, SK10 4LF 10.30am to 4pmTUES 10 TO SAT 14 MAYBollington Light Opera Group performs ‘Pirates of

Penzance’. Contact blogbookings@aol.com or telephone

01625 431038 for tickets and more information

Bollington Civic Hall 7.30pm WEDNESDAY 11 MAY Macclesfield and Bollington Friends’ Talk – ‘Jewish Life,

Art and Enterprise in World War Two’. Basil Jeuda will

uncover the story of the Jewish evacuees who came to

Macclesfield in World War II and set up a synagogue in

Charles Roe House. For more information go to

www.incubationarts.org £4/£3 members, pay on the door

The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield

7.30pm

SATURDAY 14 MAYMacclesfield Community Art Space Generation Arts – a

chance to learn more about how to use digital resources

for creativity. Open to all and we particularly invite older

people, those inexperienced with digital technology,

and younger people. Call 01625 440694 or email

MaccCommArtspace@mail.co.uk for more information.

2nd Floor Arsenal Mill, Heapy Street, Macclesfield

10am to 2pm

SATURDAY 14 MAYAlderley Edge May Fair Dance with The Swing

Commanders (Europe’s No. 1 Western Swing Band) and

GI Jive as the Host DJ. Dancing is varied from ballroom,

Latin, jive, barn dance and others. Fun for all! Licensed

Bar. Tickets £15 including light bites. Call 01625 585600

or 01625 585802.The Festival Hall, Talbot Road, SK9 7HR from 7.30pm

until midnight

SATURDAY 14 MAY Northern Chamber Orchestra with Craig Ogden, guitar.

Season Finale - Springtime in Italy, including Corelli,

Puccini, Vivaldi and more. Tickets: £16 / £13;

£7 students; 18s & under free (adjacent free parking)

from NCO Box Office 0161 247 2220; Macclesfield VIC,

Town Hall 01625 378123; Silk Museum Shop Heritage

Centre & on the door.www.ncorch.co.ukHeritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield 7.30pm WEDNESDAY 18 MAYLunchtime 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 586713Alderley Edge Methodist Church, lunch from 12

noon, performance 1pmTHURSDAY 19 MAYBollington and District Horticultural Society. A talk by

Ian Lowe titled ‘Carnations and Pinks’. Members £1.50, non-members £3

Bollington Community Centre 7.30pm

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Welcome to the latest issue of

Cover photo: The Holly Bush in Bollington by Garth Aspinall.

Issue 50 - May-June 2016

ContentsBarnaby Festival 4

The Holly Bush - A stunning Transformation 7

Simply Books Book Club Choice 8

In Touch 11

nGs Gardens 14

Crossword 16

Inside People 19

The Walk 20

Travel By Design - Cuba 24

Sudoku 26

Children’s Activities 29

Puzzle Solutions 32

inside Guide 33

Useful Numbers 37

Classified Index 38

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Co-Editors

Garth Aspinall

Claire Hawker

This page is always the last piece in our jigsaw, invariably written on the day we go to press. We have carried out all those final checks and are now hoping we’ve done everything possible to create another interesting magazine and to live up to the countless positive and appreciative comments we received in our recent 2016 Reader Survey.

Thank you for taking the trouble to respond. It’s clear that you are pleased with our efforts – just what we and our advertisers needed to hear. And we are delighted to announce that Mrs Oakden of Marple was the lucky winner of those M & S vouchers.

Our May/June issue beckons those warm sunny days and the opportunity to spend some quality time in our gardens and in the wonderful countryside that surrounds us. But read page 4! The one great event you cannot afford to miss is Barnaby 2016, 17-26 June. The theme this year is SPACE, with a carnival parade, a hundred or so captivating events of every description and some really special guests. Macclesfield will be buzzing for days and you just have to be there!

From 17 to 26 June, Barnaby 2016 will fill Macclesfield with more than 100 events and happenings – many of them free to attend - including music, comedy, street theatre, science, spectacle, film, art, poetry, walks, talks and more. The theme this year is SPACE with Professors Brian Cox and Tim O’Brien of Jodrell Bank and Nick Robinson, a presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, joining the bill.

Work commissioned especially for the festival includes La Lune from Macclesfield’s Wild Rumpus - a series of family events around an intriguing astronomer’s story. Four critically acclaimed artists present their commissions inspired by the town’s heritage and people.

Professors Brian Cox and Tim O’Brien will discuss what we do and don’t know about the Universe (days after British astronaut Tim Peake returns from space). Nick Robinson returns to his home town to give a unique perspective on political life in two talks.

Other highlights include an exclusive music headline double bill with John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) and Recreations (Sam Duckworth of Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly). Comedy includes Francesca Martinez’s UK premiere of her Wobbly Manifesto show, plus a pre-Edinburgh Festival double bill with Tom Ward and Pierre Novellie.

Karl Wallace, Festival Director, said: “Barnaby is all about turning Macclesfield into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration, mixing performance with visual arts and spectacle. One eye is on nurturing local talent, the other on commissioning and producing work with partners across and beyond the town. We’re proudly an arts and cultural festival created with its community and powered by volunteers.”

A new Barnaby Five Star Pass is launched this year, offering five of the main events for £50, a discount of £17 (25%).There are also a number of ‘Pay What You Can’ events this year for the

first time - where visitors are invited to make a donation rather than pay a set price.

The Barnaby Carnival Parade, the exuberant community centrepiece of the festival, will take place on Saturday 18 June at 1pm. This year it will be “out of this world” with all manner of space related creatures roaming the streets of the town. A thousand stars will line the streets as giant puppets, elaborate push-floats, music, jugglers and jesters entertain the crowds.

Other outdoor events include two days of Street Treats including crazy comedy, amazing acrobatics, quirky children’s theatre, adrenalin-fuelled street dance, the poetry ‘takeaway’ and more. There’s also a brand new green space for Barnaby, the Maccles-field.

Four critically acclaimed artists will present their commissions inspired by the town’s heritage and people, along with four Macclesfield commissions and the best ‘Space’ themed work from local artists. Barnaby is also exploring space in the form of new venues by hosting performances in people’s homes and gardens across the town with a number of ‘Secret Concerts’.

For full listings of what’s on and when, and to buy tickets for events visit www.barnabyfestival.org.uk

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Back by popular demand, the Holly Bush – a hidden gem in the heart of Bollington – has been restored to its former glory thanks to an investment by Robinsons Brewery and an extensive 5 week refurbishment.

Originally built in 1935, the Holly Bush – a rare example of a ‘Brewer’s Tudor’ style pub from this period – is a Grade II listed building and part of the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. As such, the scheme had to be in keeping with the period and locality of the pub; safeguarding its historic features and ensuring authenticity throughout.

With great expectations and a vision to make a story with the space, full of subtle nods to the place in which it is located and the interesting people that use it, Robinsons Design Team have created a Dickensian drinking den; serving award-winning cask ales and home-cooked food.

Internally, the Holly Bush has received a complete overhaul. Upon entry, customers are drawn to the converted snug room; clad with new timber panelling, a heritage green colour scheme, floral artwork, kentia palm plants, and furnished with feature chairs that have been upholstered in matching floral ‘House of Hackney’ fabrics. Reclaimed Herringbone wood-block parquet flooring runs throughout.

The heart of the bar is where the ‘local boozer’ atmosphere is very much at its best. The shutters from the original bar have been repurposed in the new back bar display (something the locals have

been happy to see), the fixed deep button seating has been upholstered in velour and black leather, and the original open fires and oak panelling have been retained; using black bricks to accentuate the quality of the traditional features.

The back of the pub has been transformed into an intimate dining and drinking area, detailed with vintage pendant lighting, ‘train carriage’ style seating and a newly formed log burning stove. Details such as original maps of farmland and the ‘cotton shuttle’ wall lights pay homage to Macclesfield’s illustrious cotton industry and local heritage.

Externally, the courtyard has been converted into an orangery; which links the front and rear of the pub and acts as a walkway to the newly renovated and accessible toilets.

Licensee and Multiple-Robinsons-Operator, Carl Butterfield, said: “Before the official re-opening, we hosted a ‘VIP’ evening to welcome the local community back to the pub after the long closure. Over 100 people attended, including the Mayoress, local councillors, the planning officer, conservation officer, residents and local businesses who all provided fantastic feedback.”

The Holly Bush is now open and serving Robinsons’ cask ales and delicious meals. For more information, call 01625 574 573, visit www.robinsonsbrewery.com/hollybushbollington and like their Facebook www.facebook.com/HollyBushBollington/

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Simply Booksbook Club ChoiceMy first book this month is The Green Road by the Booker Prize winning Irish author Anne Enright. Like many contemporary Irish novels there’s a focus on family and, in this particular story, the sadness of a family that often fails to connect. The book is made up of two parts, ‘Leaving’ - comprising a series of portraits of Rosaleen (the mother) and her four children Hanna, Dan, Constance and Emmet - and ‘Coming Home’ which sees the children (now adults) returning to the west coast of Ireland for a final family Christmas in the home their mother is about to sell. The earlier portraits are each set at different points on a timeline between 1980 and 2005 – each chosen to illustrate an aspect of a character’s personality and experience. The underlying storyline running through these earlier chapters is the children’s relationship with their mother – and their continuing need for maternal love and approval. Although there are comic moments this is a sad and poignant story – with lots of gaps and loose ends which are really left for us to fill in, or speculate upon ourselves as readers. All beautifully written with a great feel for the landscape of rural Ireland.

My second recommendation is The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge – the winner of this year’s COSTA Book of the Year Award. Although originally published as a ‘young adult’ novel it has since enjoyed success as a ‘crossover’ novel for

‘grown-ups’ – and its ‘book of the year’ accolade is the first time a children’s book has been awarded the prize since Philip Pullman’s The Amber Spyglass.

When Faith’s father – an Anglican priest with an interest in the ‘natural sciences’ – is found dead in mysterious circumstances, she sets out to untangle the truth from the lies. Searching through his belongings for clues Faith discovers tales of a strange tree which, when told a lie, will uncover a truth: the greater the lie, the greater the truth revealed to the liar – and so begins Faith’s dangerous journey to discover the ‘truth’ of what happened to her father. Set on a remote island in Victorian times this an intriguing story of science, evolution, and murder - all with a dash of early feminism.

And for the children…Fairytales for Mr Barker by Jessica Ahlberg is a delightful ‘peep-through’ book in the style of the children’s classic Peepo (written by the author’s

father Allan Ahlberg). Join Lucy as she goes on a fairy tale adventure meeting the characters from some of our best loved nursery stories – from Goldilocks to Sleeping Beauty – and creating her own story along the way. A lovely book to read together with a little one.

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

Andrew Cantwww.simplybooks.info8

BOLLinGTOn WeLL dRessinG

The theme this year is History in Petalling. If you want to get involved with making the displays, old and new friends are welcome to join us. We will be at Bollington Cricket Club, any time on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 June between 9am and 8pm and from 9am on Friday 1 July. Refreshments will be available. Even if you have never done it before do join us, it’s great fun!

The opening of the Well Dressing this year will take place on Saturday 2 July.

BOLLinGTOn ART GROUP’s AnnUAL eXHiBiTiOn

Pop into the elegantly revamped Civic Hall and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere provided by members of one of the most well regarded art groups in the area. This year, as well as the wide range of never before exhibited works, (covering pastels, pen and wash, and all genres in between) we will also display several 3D models which were made by some of the members on one of our tutored courses. As ever, there will be our usual wide range of individually hand produced cards available to buy.

After a pleasant saunter around our eclectic and engaging displays, why not sit and relax in our pop up café? Enjoy an old fashioned afternoon tea with vintage china and a wonderful display of homemade cakes and pastries, all whilst listening to mood music.

Do come along and enjoy the friendly welcome that Bollington Art Group can provide, as well as taking the opportunity of seeing the excellent work which is on offer.

The Exhibition runs from 9 to 12 June. Thursday opening is by invitation only, but Friday and Saturday opening hours are 10am until 6pm, and Sunday 10am until 4pm. Entry is totally free as is parking behind the Civic Hall, which sits centrally on Bollington’s main throughway, Palmerston Street, over the Library and directly opposite the Recreation Ground (SK10 5JX)

WAnTed: FURniTURe in GOOd COndiTiOn

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Driven by four staff and 26 volunteers, we support local people suffering financial crisis or experiencing hardship. These include homeless people going into accommodation and those having to set up a new home for a reason beyond their control. We deliver approximately 3,000 furniture items to some 1,000 homes annually; providing essentials such as a bed to sleep on or a table to eat from.

We can collect free of charge from Bollington & Prestbury. Call us on 0161 456 0717 to book your collection today so your item can be re-used for local families and individuals.

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neW COMPOsiTiOn FOR PResTBURY CHORAL COnCeRT

Prestbury Choral Society has had an excellent year so far. Its Singing Day proved to be a real treat for the many singers from far and wide who attended. The dynamic and inspirational young conductor, James Hendry, led us in exploring the choruses and some of the arias of Haydn’s great oratorio, The Creation, using his wide-ranging skills to wonderful effect in developing our singing technique, showing us how to change the character of the music through subtle use of articulation and stress, painting the words and bringing the music to life. There was a short performance for family and friends at the end of the day, and everyone came away on a high. We had learned so much, had a good sing, and enjoyed an exciting, fun-filled day.

James, a fine tenor, then joined us for our spring concert when we performed Schubert’s Mass in A Flat, a work of great tenderness and high drama, a wonderful sing for soloists and choir. Stanford’s Songs of the Fleet, quiet and rumbustious by turn, and the beautiful Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, completed the programme under the direction of Simon Mercer.

Now we are looking forward to the excitement of singing a new composition, A Shropshire Lad, by James Pelham, our hugely talented Assistant Musical Director and accompanist. In James’ own words, A Shropshire Lad was conceived after coming across the epic poem by A E Housman of the same name. “I was looking for a poem which expresses a wide variety of human experiences, which also had an innate musicality which would

lend itself to being set to music. A Shropshire Lad fitted the bill in every respect. The overall context is that of a young man going to war, and the effect that has on him and the people left at home. I chose six sections that I felt best expressed the emotion of the work as a whole. Although there is some darkness and uncertainty along the way, the composition ultimately ends on a note of hope.”

The work is set for soprano, alto, tenor and bass choir and piano. The society has invited members of other choirs to join them in singing this fine new work.

The concert will be held on Saturday 4 June at 7.30pm at St Bartholomew’s Church, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA.Tickets: £10; Concessions £9. Available at the door or via www.prestburychoral.org or telephone 01625 584337.

PLAnT HUnTeRs FAiR

Why not give your garden a treat and fill those gaps in your beds and borders with some new, unusual and beautiful plants? Sunday 8 May sees the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair return to Adlington Hall with a wide choice of quality, nursery-grown plants. This brilliant plant fair featuring some of the country’s most highly respected nurseries and growers has become a firm favourite with garden lovers.

For this special event Adlington Hall offers half price entry to the gardens and plant fair of just £3. With so much to see, why not take one of the free guided tours of the gardens with the Head Gardener Anthony O’Grady or simply relax, take in the beautiful gardens and enjoy traditional teas and homemade cakes. The fair opens at 10.30am and closes at 4pm.

For further information, please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

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This year, the National Gardens Scheme will celebrate the great variety of its gardens with its fourth Festival Weekend on 4 and 5 June. There will be over 400 garden openings to choose from across England and Wales and over 50,000 visitors are expected.

George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Gardens Scheme, dreamt up the idea of a Garden Festival and he is delighted that it is now a regular feature in the gardening year: “With so many beautiful gardens open across the festival weekend, visitors have the opportunity to benefit from lots of options,” says George. “In most cases you can round off your visit with a delicious home-made tea. And, last but not least, you can leave knowing that as well as having had a good time, the money you have spent will go directly to charity to benefit others.”

Details of all NGS garden openings are in their free booklets and on the ngs.org.uk website. The updated “NGS Find a Garden” app helps Smartphone and tablet users to plan their visits and they can keep up to date on Facebook and Twitter. Outdoor enthusiasts are also encouraged to go online and check the Festival cycling and walking trails.

Nearby Festival Gardens

Although the festival is a national event, you can join in the fun with these gardens that are open for all or part of the Festival Weekend and are just a short drive away.

Adlington Hall - Adlington, nr Macclesfield, SK10 4LF

The gardens of Adlington Hall consist of a formal garden area with the Rose Garden and Yew maze. The Wilderness Woodland has follies and a river winding through it. The trees date back centuries with some rare specimens having been planted by various members of the Legh family. Open Sunday 2-5pm. Admission £6, children free.

All Fours Farm - Aston by Budworth, nr Northwich, CW9 6NF

A traditional country garden with a wide range of roses, hardy shrubs, bulbs, perennials and annuals. Small vegetable garden, pond and greenhouse as well as vintage machinery and original features from its days as a working farm. Open Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission £4, children free

Brooklands - Mouldsworth, CH3 8AR

Lovely country-style ¾-acre garden with a backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. The planting is based around azaleas, rhododendrons, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders. Open 2-5pm both days. Admission £4, children free

Free Green Farm - Lower Peover WA16 9QX

2-acre garden with pleached limes, herbaceous borders, ponds, and parterre. Quasi jungle area with sarracenia and banana, topiary and underplanted woodland. Open Sunday 2-5.30pm. Admission £5, children free.

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Hatton House Gardens - Hatton Heath, Chester CH3 9AP

Approximately 8 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Pathways lead through extensive herbaceous borders and the rose garden to lawns, azalea rock gardens, waterfalls and wild flowers. The 2-acre lake is rich in wildlife. Open 11am-5pm both days. Admission £5, children free

Norton Priory - Manor Park, Runcorn, WA7 1SX

Beautiful 2½-acre Georgian walled garden, with fruit trees, herb garden, colour borders and rose walk. Historic pear orchard and wildflower meadow. Tea room and plant sales in the courtyard. Open Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission £3.50, children £2.70.

The Old Cottage - Frodsham WA6 7HE

At the rear of the Grade ll listed C16 cottage (not open) is a 2/3 acre, organic and wildlife friendly garden. Steps lead up to a large vegetable and herb garden, with further mixed planting in herbaceous borders. Wildlife pond and bog garden. Open 1-6pm both days. Admission £4, children free.

The Old Parsonage - Arley Green,via Arley Hall and Gardens, CW9 6LZ

2-acre garden in secluded part of the Arley Estate, with ancient yew hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders, shrub roses and climbers, leading to woodland garden and pond with gunnera and water plants. Rhododendrons, azaleas, meconopsis, cardiocrinum, and some interesting and unusual trees. Open 2-5.30pm both days. Admission £4.50, children free

Peover Hall Gardens - Over Peover, nr Knutsford, WA16 9HW

The gardens of Peover Hall are set in 15 acres and feature a number of ‘garden rooms’ with elements including clipped box, topiary, roses, Romanesque loggia, C19 dell, and pleached limes. Open 2-5pm both days. Admission £5, children free.

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When you first meet Win Hancock, you are impressed and perhaps slightly surprised at how sprightly and active she is for a woman in her seventies. You are even more astonished when you discover she was actually born in Manchester in 1926!

She was named Winifred Catherine by her mother, after the two nurses who delivered her. Her earliest memories, which she tries to forget, are of the poverty and hardship people suffered during the great depression. Win, a Capricorn, had three elder brothers and left school early in the war to take an office job. At 16 she volunteered to join the Red Cross and after training worked as a hospital volunteer for two evenings a week. Wanting to do more to help the war effort, in 1943 Win persuaded her parents to allow her to enlist in the Land Army. After the interview, where the ladies described her as “small but strong,” she was sent for training at Seale Hayne Agricultural College in Newton Abbot.

There was a worrying moment when her uniform arrived, as her father realised she would be wearing jodhpur style trousers, not ladylike skirts, and refused to let her go. Her mother saved the day, convincing him that trousers might be more decorous, given the bending required by farm labour. During the war, Win worked on farms in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Cartmel. She particularly loved working with the horses as the only ones she had seen before were pulling coal wagons or milk carts. It was hard work and involved milking cows by hand before dawn, sitting on a traditional three-legged stool. The refinements of city life vanished in the muck spreading, harnessing and rubbing down the horses.

In 1946 Win returned to Manchester and retrained for civilian life at Loreburn Secretarial College where, at the end of the course, she was given a job running their correspondence centre. In 1951 Win married Arthur who she had met at the YMCA and moved to live in a then semi-rural Hazel Grove, in a newly built housing estate surrounded by fields. Win had two daughters, who are both married, and she adores her four grandchildren.

Fascinated by the new teaching methods at her daughters’ school, Norbury Primary, Win began teacher training in 1968 at Elizabeth Gaskell College. In 1972 she became a teacher at St Mary’s in Reddish and still receives Christmas cards from former pupils, now mothers themselves, if not grandmothers. Win retired in 1984 and sadly was widowed a week later. Determined to stay active, she attended evening classes in German, ballroom dancing, flower arranging, pottery and horticulture.

In 1986 Win joined the Townswomen’s Guild and has been a member for over 30 years, 16 years as secretary. She enjoys the activities, especially Whist, Scrabble and Arts and Craft. Win is interested in politics but is not party political. The piece of music she most admires is The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams. She relaxes by gardening and doing crosswords and her favourite book is The Wind in the Willows.

Win likes people with a sense of humour and can’t stand narrow-minded people. Her heroes are her daughters and her son in law, Tony, for his kindness and support. Win’s only regret is that she would love to have been a dancer. She has gold, silver and bronze certificates for Ballroom, Latin American and Jive and has an instinctive love of rhythm.

Win loves words and believes in maintaining a cheerful attitude. “If I feel depressed I think of all the good things I have that other, less fortunate people would be grateful for.” Her advice: “Always be positive and count your blessings.”

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Distance: 7 miles moderate.

Directions: A6 from Hazel Grove; after far roundabout of Chapel by-pass bear left for Edale and Castleton. Head for Winnats Pass, at the bottom, turn right into Castleton. Park on right before Peak Cavern Car Park. Weekday parking is normally free, and only chargeable at weekends and bank holidays.

OS Map: OL1 Dark Peak Area.

Lying on the boundary between the White and Dark Peaks, Castleton is endowed with historic defence sites, constant spring water emerging from underground caverns and mineral veins supplying its early lead mining and its unique semi precious Blue John wealth. Later bulk quarrying of limestone provides for a prosperous modern cement industry and the stunning scenery, both under and over ground, endows Castleton with extensive and popular tourist attractions. To the north are the contrasting unstable shale ridges, and beyond, the unique Kinder Scout Gritstone plateau with its dark wind eroded edges and deep river valleys.

Castleton’s known history dates back over 3000 years from Bronze and early Iron Age settlements, a small Roman settlement at Navio to the east, and later Norman built Peveril Castle,

all designed to protect farming or its important early lead mining economies. Our walk enables you to observe so many of these natural and historic features en route.

Across from the Peak Cavern car park, a fingerpost leads through a gap in the stone wall (SK147829). Go through a narrow passage into a field path and head west with Mam Tor in view at all times. The path goes through stiles and gates, along a small river path before reaching Knowlegates Farm. A narrow path ahead skirts the left of the farm and climbs up steps and paths to the spoil heaps of Odin Mine. (SK135835) Beware of an abandoned mine shaft if stopping here for coffee. To see the Odin Mine workings, take a short detour to the left and look at the old crushing circle and upturned Gritstone wheel with iron tyre. A model in the Castleton Tourist Information Centre shows how this was operated by horses. In the spoil you may find galena, a shiny grey lead ore, but wash your hands before handling food!

Return over the little stream to the coffee spot and then follow the path to the right and through a gate before climbing up through a fern and marsh grass covered hummocky area; the path can be muddy but is usually passable and eventually opens out into a higher field leading up to Mam Farm. (SK133840) You will have

the Walk - A Circular Walk from Castleton

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the Walk - A Circular Walk from Castleton

negotiated the rough ground of the Mam Tor land slips before reaching the abandoned road below Mam Tor.

At the farm, climb up through a small gate to the left of the outbuildings and turn left on the farm drive. This emerges on to the broken road, closed in 1979 after repeated landslides had forced the Council’s hand. The depths of tarmac layers, seen as you climb up the road, are up to 7 feet in places and the old cat’s eyes show where the road used to be. Take care up here as the drops are hazardous in places. On your right, you can pick out the alternate layers of shale and sandstone observing how fragile they look, especially in very wet spells. The scar below Mam Tor shows how the old hill fort ramparts have been cut away.

Go through the gate at the top and admire the view back to Castleton and the Hope Valley, picking out the castle, the cement works and the huge Peak Cavern entrance, known as the “Devil’s Arse” until Queen Victoria had the name changed for her visit there!

Follow the road past the Blue John Mine as far as an obvious gate on the right. Go up through this and climb over more lead mining spoils, with Mam Tor on your right, eventually reaching a gate on to Mam Nick and the steps finally up to the summit of Mam Tor. From here the panorama is stunning looking north to Edale and Kinder, east past Lose Hill, Winhill Pike and Stanage Edge, and south across the limestone plateau towards Buxton. In the foreground you can see Winnats Pass, thought to be a former coral reef, and Windy Knoll cave where ice age mammals’ bones have been found; they include bison, bear, cave hyenas and a cat related to the Sabre Toothed tiger, and now lie in Buxton Museum.

Mam Tor, “Mother Hill” is more commonly called the “Shivering Mountain” for obvious reasons below its summit of 517 metres (1696 feet). Bronze Age tumuli have been found here, foundations of early Iron Age houses and the obvious rampart ditches show the defences of a small village protecting itself from cattle thieves probably. After 3000 years it is still well trodden by walkers, and is also popular with para-gliding enthusiasts now. Again, in the Information

Centre, you can experience a simulated hang-glide around Mam Tor!

This can be a good picnic spot when the wind is not blowing. Or, more wisely perhaps, just follow the stone path down the ridge to the east and settle into the sheltered hollows near Hollins Cross (SK136845). From this meeting point of many pathways, take the east bound track by going through a gate just below the ridge path as this follows the contours at a high level for well over a mile. It goes through woodland just below Lose Hill, another fragile peak and keep heading east above and beyond Castleton over a series of walls until two paths veer south at SK155851. Stay on the right hand path before heading down a steep descent past a small clump of trees and keeping the cement works in your sights ahead. Follow the paths past Losehill Farm and Spring House Farm (SK156841). Turn right after the latter and follow a track west towards Losehill Hall YHA. Past the stone wall, take a left down the track and on to the main road from Hope into Castleton. The Caravan Club site is visible through trees on your left as you reach the road.

Turn right and head into Castleton for a well earned beverage of your choice in any of the coffee shops or hostelries! Ice creams or cream scones are everywhere! But, before heading out to your car on the road out, pause to enjoy the wonderful Information Centre which can further enhance the day’s experiences.

Marple District Rambling Club has over 370 members and organises 4/5 led walks every Thursday and 3 walks every Sunday. To find out more, see copies of our programme on www.marple-uk.com/rambling, or ring our Membership Secretary, Deirdre Nolan on 0161 427 7794 to join us. Annual fees are £8 plus a £2 joining charge for new members.

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Uniquely Chic Furniture was founded in July 2012 by Bollington residents Mick Bennett and Sue Scully.

We sell quality solid pine and oak furniture. We are experts at transforming our furniture, or yours, into hand-painted, individual, unique statement pieces.

Our paint finishes can be block colour, distressed, ‘in vogue’ shabby chic, or any finish you want. You pick your colour and finish and we complete a bespoke service which gives each piece a new lease of life. If you have an inherited piece, or furniture that fits your space, why not have it uplifted in our workroom?

We can offer a quality painting service to update your kitchen cupboards.

We also sell shabby chic home accessories, such as lighting (including chandeliers), mirrors, cushions and gifts. New and returning visitors to our showroom here at Goyt Mill always use the same two phrases….”Aladdin’s Cave” and “Treasure Trove”.

You never know what you will find when you step through the door!

Official stockists of Frenchic eco-friendly chalk paint and accessories.

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

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10-5.30pm Sunday 11-4.30pm Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

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Uniquely Chic

December 17 2014 marked an historic moment for Cuba as US President Barack Obama announced plans to resurrect diplomatic relations between the two countries. Speculation is rife about what this will mean for life on the streets of Havana and across the rest of Cuba, and we have noticed a big upsurge in interest with many clients wishing to visit and see the real Cuba before it changes.

The best time to visit Cuba is in our winter; the largest island in the Caribbean, it offers a colourful heritage, intriguing history, a lush interior and stunning white sand beaches – a perfect winter holiday combination.

However, the combination of a wonderful destination and the political interest has led to such interest that availability for this winter is now almost non-existent! We therefore recommend early booking for 2017.

Havana

The old city is a Unesco World Heritage Centre, currently being restored to its former glory with beautiful baroque churches, palaces and convents lining its cobbled streets and squares. Built on a sweeping bay, we suggest three days here to explore the old city, visit the Museo de la Revolucion to explore Cuba’s history, or find

the Parque John Lennon or the Hemingway Museum. No visit to Havana would be complete without a ride in a classic American car of the 40’s and 50’s along ‘The Malecon’, Havana’s oceanfront promenade. Admire the expert skills of a cigar roller at a tobacco factory or catch a performance of the Cabaret Parisien, the Buena Vista Social Club, or visit any of the local bars playing traditional music.

The Vinales Valley

Located to the west of Havana, the Vinales Valley is a fascinating landscape of fertile valleys, dotted with palm trees and rounded limestone outcrops. Las Terrazas in the western province is a sustainable environmental and development project which is an ideal introduction to Cuba’s

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countryside life and landscapes. From here you can visit the local community and a restored coffee plantation.

Trinidad and Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos is a small French influenced city on the south coast of the island, known as the ‘Pearl of the South’. Visit the Bay of Pigs museum and the crocodile farm en route, and the beautiful botanical gardens in the town itself. Trinidad, less than an hour away, is another stunning colonial city and a walking tour here is a must together with visits to the museums and the Casa de la Musica.

Santa Clara

Return to Havana via Santa Clara, the site of the turning point in the Cuban revolution. Santa Clara is the home of the Che Guevara museum and mausoleum, another unmissable stop on any itinerary.

Beautiful beaches

From Santa Clara, you can return to Havana and a flight back to the UK or, for some well deserved relaxation head to one of Cuba’s beautiful white sand beaches. Cayo Santa Maria or Esmeralda Beach both have a wonderful selection of hotels. Most are all inclusive and offer a fabulous range of facilities.

Cruise Cuba

For an alternative view, why not fly into Havana for a few days then transfer to the southern port of Cienfuegos where you can join a fully rigged tall ship and cruise around the island back to

Havana. Dates are available in January to March next year, but be warned - dates are already filling fast and early booking is strongly recommended.

Cuba is best discovered either as part of a group tour, or as a private journey with your own driver and guide. Adventure touring, cycle or walking tours are all options and an alternative way to explore this diverse island.

To book your Cuba holiday, please contact Kristina or Irene at Travel by Design on 01625 584195, pop in to the Alderley Edge office, or email info@travelbydesigngroup.com

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Things to do with pre-school kids

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

MondayBosom Buddies 10.30-12noonBridgend Centre, Bollington. Skilled breastfeeding help and mother-to-mother support. For babies at any age or stage and pregnant women welcome, just drop in. Contact Francesca 01625 261253

Jolly Jacks Various times during term time, Bollington Civic Hall. Stimulate baby’s senses and development through natural, explorative, sensory play. Classes from £5.50 (also weekend classes on selected dates). For more information, dates and times, contact Aymi on 07958 807573 or visit www.jollyjacks.org.

TuesdayWacky Woods 10am - 12pmStyperson Quarry Wood, Brookledge Lane, Adlington. Come and have fun in the woods with your pre-schooler in a guided session; even young babies can appreciate the joys of nature. £5 per child includes pancakes or crumpets on the campfire. Contact 01625 573086.

Rugbytots Also Thursdays and Saturdays – various times. Fun4All Play Centre, Hurdsfield. An award-winning fun, energetic play programme for boys and girls from 2 years old.

Call Alick on 0345 313 6720 or email alick@rugbytots.co.uk for time and to book.

Wednesday

Rhyme Time 10-10.30amBollington Library. Free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Telephone 01625 378 266

NCT at Fun4all 10-12 noonFun4all in Macclesfield. Under 1’s free, 1 and 2 year olds £1 and 3+ usual rates. Contact bumpsandbabies@eastcheshire-nct.org.uk, telephone 0844 243 6115, and see our Facebook page ‘Friends of East Cheshire NCT’ for more information and other events.

Allsorts Toddler Group 1.30-3.15pm Term time only. Allsorts Pre-School, Bollington St John’s Primary School. £1.50 per family includes refreshments. Contact the pre-school supervisor Kathryn Cox on 07913628115 or allsorts3@virginmedia.com

ThursdayPraise & Play 10.30-11.30amTerm time only. St Oswald’s Church, Bollington. Contact Hannah on 07730 027505 or hannahbeko@aol.com

Stay & Play 10-12noonBollington Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane.

Please call 01625 378 081 or email hurdsfieldchildrenscentreadmin@cheshireeast.gov.uk for more information

Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pmHurdsfield Children’s Centre, Hulley Rd, Macc. For ages 0-5 with parents/carers. Please call 01625 378 081 or email hurdsfieldchildrenscentreadmin@cheshireeast.gov.uk for more information

FridayRhyme Time 10-10.30amBollington Library. Free but children must be accompanied by an adult. Tel 01625 378 266.

saTurdayFootloose Dance Academy 9-9.55amCivic Hall, Bollington. Introduction to dance for 3-4 year olds, including Ballet, Tap, and Freestyle dance. Children will use their imagination, practise simple steps and learn co-ordination – whilst having fun!

For more information visit www.footloosedanceacademy.co.uk and to register please contact Sarah on 07951 054 547

Dad’s Group 10-12noonHurdsfield Children’s Centre, Hulley Rd, Macc. Drop-in play session for dads and male carers.

Monthly meeting so please call the centre 01625 378 081 for dates and more information.

Bollington 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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Calling all Cleaners, Would-be Cleaners and Clients!

Once upon a time, there was the corner shop, the rag and bone man, the horse-drawn milk cart, the occasional motor car, the Saturday night dance… and if you were lucky, a rather dull job on the days in between. But how things have changed! The car, the plane, the computer, the internet and the wealth of leisure activities accessible to all ages have revolutionised the way we live today.

Whatever our age, our expectations are high as we face an almost infinite amount of choice in every aspect of our lives. Young or old, we seek fulfilment and enjoyment and for all of us, spending time wisely has become a very important goal.

For these reasons, more and more people are delegating to others jobs that they used to do themselves -cleaning, ironing, gardening and a myriad of other tasks around the home. But of course, this delegation only works if a job is done well.

At Diamond Home Support, we are seeking good people who can work cheerfully and effectively and make an important difference to our clients’ lives. If you have worked previously as a domestic cleaner or have just taken a pride in cleaning your own home, we are keen to hear from you. You are in demand, even if you have just a few hours to spare! Take a look at our advert below.

On the other hand, if you are someone looking for a good cleaner, we would be pleased to hear from you too. But please, be warned! You will need to be patient and willing to join our waiting list. If you think you can manage till 1st June, now is a good time to let us know and we’ll do our best to help.

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A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during May & JunesAT 30 APR TO sUn 8 MAY

Bluebell Walks at Rode Hall, and Farmers’ Market on Sat 7 May 9am-1.30pm. Experience one of the finest Bluebell Walks in the North West. £5 adults, £1 children, under 5s free. T: 01270 873 237, enquiries@rodehall.co.uk, www.rodehall.co.uk

Rode Hall & Gardens, Cheshire ST7 3Qp 11am to 4pm

WednesdAY 4 MAYFLIX in the STIX - Pott Shrigley Community Cinema proudly presents ‘Bridge of Spies’ (12A drama, thriller). Tickets £4 in advance or ‘chance it’ on the door £5. Ticket agents Anthea Wilkinson 573 538, Sue Ralston 573 210 and Peter Boulton 876 646, or email pottflix@gmail.com

See website tiny.cc/pottflix for future screenings

Pott Shrigley Village Hall screening starts 7.30pm

FRidAY 6 MAYPoynton Players presents ‘An Audience with Allan Beswick’, a one man show. Tickets £8. Book online, full details www.poyntonplayers.co.uk, or by phone 0333 666 3366

Poynton Players, George’s Rd West, Poynton

sATURdAY 7 MAYCraft Fair. Browse and buy a variety of locally made products. Free Entry. The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield 10am to 4pm

sUndAY 8 MAYPlant Hunters’ Fair. Half price entry to the Gardens & Plant Fair £3 Adlington Hall, Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4LF 10.30am to 4pm

TUes 10 TO sAT 14 MAYBollington Light Opera Group performs ‘Pirates of Penzance’. Contact blogbookings@aol.com or telephone 01625 431038 for tickets and more information

Bollington Civic Hall 7.30pm

WednesdAY 11 MAY Macclesfield and Bollington Friends’ Talk – ‘Jewish Life, Art and Enterprise in World War Two’. Basil Jeuda will uncover the story of the Jewish evacuees who came to Macclesfield in World War II and set up a synagogue in Charles Roe House. For more information go to www.incubationarts.org £4/£3 members, pay on the door

The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield 7.30pm

sATURdAY 14 MAYMacclesfield Community Art Space Generation Arts – a chance to learn more about how to use digital resources for creativity. Open to all and we particularly invite older people, those inexperienced with digital technology, and younger people. Call 01625 440694 or email MaccCommArtspace@mail.co.uk for more information.

2nd Floor Arsenal Mill, Heapy Street, Macclesfield 10am to 2pm

sATURdAY 14 MAYAlderley Edge May Fair Dance with The Swing Commanders (Europe’s No. 1 Western Swing Band) and GI Jive as the Host DJ. Dancing is varied from ballroom, Latin, jive, barn dance and others. Fun for all! Licensed Bar. Tickets £15 including light bites. Call 01625 585600 or 01625 585802.

The Festival Hall, Talbot Road, SK9 7HR from 7.30pm until midnight

sATURdAY 14 MAY Northern Chamber Orchestra with Craig Ogden, guitar. Season Finale - Springtime in Italy, including Corelli, Puccini, Vivaldi and more. Tickets: £16 / £13; £7 students; 18s & under free (adjacent free parking) 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

WednesdAY 18 MAYLunchtime 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 19 MAYBollington and District Horticultural Society. A talk by Ian Lowe titled ‘Carnations and Pinks’.

Members £1.50, non-members £3

Bollington Community Centre 7.30pm

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sATURdAY 21 MAYThe Chelford & North Cheshire Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition & Textile Fair. Stitch and Craftsmanship in Cheshire, highlighting the exciting world of modern textiles and stitch. Traders’ stalls, workshops and refreshments. Admission £4. Enquiries 01625 858172, workshop bookings 01625 860484.

www.chelfordstitchers.blogspot.co.uk

Chelford Village Hall, SK11 9AS 10am to 4pm

sUndAY 22 MAYCancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cheshire – 5k Stockport Run. To enter Race for Life’s 5k,10k or Pretty Muddy events in the North West, visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770

Woodbank Park, Stockport

TUesdAY 31 MAYCanopic Jars - make and decorate an Egyptian canopic jar to take home, £2 per child. West Park Museum, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield 2-4pm

WednesdAY 1 JUneFLIX in the STIX - Pott Shrigley Community Cinema presents ‘The Dressmaker’ (12A drama). Tickets £4 in advance or ‘chance it’ on the door £5. Ticket agents Anthea Wilkinson 573 538, Sue Ralston 573 210 and Peter Boulton 876 646, or email pottflix@gmail.com

See website tiny.cc/pottflix for future screenings.

Pott Shrigley Village Hall screening starts 7.30pm

sATURdAY 4 JUneThe Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle presents a relaxing ‘Summer is A-Coming in’ concert by The Capriccio Vocal Ensemble. The evening is designed to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice, The Macclesfield Eye Society, and Rotary Charities.

Tickets from these groups, as well as Macclesfield Information Centre and Macclesfield Castle Rotary members (01625 420 209)

St Michael’s Church, Market Place

sATURdAY 4 JUnePrestbury Choral Society Summer Concert ‘A Shropshire Lad’ - a new composition by Assistant Musical Director and accompanist James Pelham. We will also be singing some opera choruses.

Tickets £10, concs £9, available on the door, via www.prestburychoral.org or telephone 01625 584 337

St Bartholomew’s Church, Chancel Lane, Wilmslow 7.30pm

FRi 10 TO sUn 12 JUneBollington Art Group’s Annual Exhibition.

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Bollington Civic Hall 10am-6pm (Sunday 10am-4pm)

sATURdAY 11 JUneHistory Wardrobe presents ‘Story of a White Wedding’. Costume historians Lucy Adlington and Meredith Towne join us to bring family history photographs to life. This charming presentation celebrates the traditional white wedding in all its silk and satin glory. Indulge your senses in the gorgeous array of original gowns from every decade of the 20th Century. Tickets available from The Old Sunday School Shop and over the phone on 01625 613210

The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield

sATURdAY 11 JUneJNECL One Day Singles Tournament, for 11-16 year olds. Get on court and play tennis in 2016, as a junior competitor or a new starter. Entry details can be found at www.jnecl.com or by emailing Russell.Lawrence@btinternet.com

Macclesfield Tennis Club 1pm

sATURdAY 11 JUneMacclesfield Community Art Space. Generation Arts –a dedicated session in the computer room to learn more about how to use digital resources for creativity. Open to all and we particularly invite older people, those inexperienced with digital technology, and younger people. Call 01625 440694 or email MaccCommArtspace@mail.co.uk for more information.

2nd Floor Arsenal Mill, Heapy Street, Macclesfield 10am – 2pm

sATURdAY 11 JUneWilmslow Symphony Orchestra - Chabrier: España, Rodrigo: Concierto d’Aranjuez (Soloist: David Keating), Ravel: Bolero, Márquez: Conga del Fuego, Copland: El Salón México, Márquez: Danzón No.2

Tickets £12, £10 concessions, £2 under 12s.

Evans Hall, Wilmslow Leisure Centre 7.45pm

sATURdAY 11 JUneQueen’s Birthday Fête. Come and celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday with a wonderful band, football, Dog Show, Royal Fancy Dress, BBQ, various stalls and lots more. Come dressed in red, white and blue clothes for this very special occasion.

Tytherington Park (corner of Sandwich Drive and Dorchester Way) 2pm to 5pm

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sATURdAY 11 JUneCheshire Tortoise Day 2016. Our 15th year running the day, come along for professional help and advice. Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society, urban jungle, plants, books, crafts, and more! Refreshments served all day, organised by The Cheshire Group of British Chelonia Group. Entry fee £2, children go free. Enquiries anne.tortuga@btinternet.com, Julia.davenport@virgin.net , 07891 283 753

Woodford Community Centre, Chester Road, Woodford 10am to 4pm

WednesdAY 15 JUneLunchtime Concert, with Egle Sarmaviciute/piano, by kind permission of the Royal Northern College of Music. 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 16 JUneBollington and District Horticultural Society. ‘Container Gardening’, instructional advice by Margaret Turner. Members £1.50, non-members £3.

Bollington Community Centre 7.30pm

sATURdAY 18 JUneBarnaby Festival – In Conversations with Professors

Headlining this year’s SPACE themed festival will be Professor Brian Cox and Professor Tim O’Brien! They will be discussing our current knowledge of the universe, what we know and still don’t understand – the Big Bang, the Dark Universe, Black Holes and more

Tickets £12.50, or £6 for aspiring young scientists (under 18’s). Visit www.barnabyfestival.org.uk for tickets

St Michael’s Church, Market Place, Macclesfield 2.30pm to 4pm

MOn 20 TO sAT 25 JUnePoynton Players presents “Cheshire Cats”, an uplifting comedy by Gail Young. Monday only £7.50, Tues-Sat £8.50. Tickets can be booked online, full details www.poyntonplayers.co.uk, or by phone 0333 666 3366

Poynton Players, George’s Road West, Poynton

sATURdAY 25 JUneGardens Day in aid of Wilmslow Wells for Africa. Visit 19 gorgeous gardens, with three brand new additions to this popular annual event. Details of the gardens and how to buy tickets - £12 on the day, £10 in advance at www.wilmslowwells.org. Or phone 01625 522552 for further information.

Various locations 10.30am to 4.30pm

Wed 29 JUne TO FRi 1 JULYBollington Well Dressing 2016. The theme this year is “History in Petalling”. If you want to get involved with making the displays, then old and new friends are welcome to join us, at Bollington Cricket Club, any time on Wed/Thu between 9 am and 8 pm and 9am until finished on Friday. Refreshments will be available.

Even if you have never done it before do join us, it’s great fun!

Bollington Cricket Club

sATURdAY 2 JULYOpening of the 2016 Bollington Well Dressing, by the Mayor Elect. After a short opening ceremony, we are pleased to announce that Dean Valley Community Primary School, who have decorated the fountain, will entertain you. The theme this year is History in Petalling.

Greg Fountain, Flash Lane, opposite the Cock and Pheasant Pub 11.30am

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Richard Vaal has successfully run his specialist carpet and upholstery cleaning company, Safelcean, for over 15 years. His pride in delivering an exceptional level of customer service and customer satisfaction has contributed towards him winning Franchisee of the Year twice since starting business in the area.

With small, local businesses being pushed out of the market more and more in this highly competitive environment, it can be hard to survive and succeed. Not wanting to be pushed out, Richard has joined forces with his son Robin, forming the perfect working pair. They’ve even gone on to win the Franchisee of the year award at UK wide Safeclean’s Annual National Franchisee Conference.

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Robin with his Dad, Richard accepting their awards.

CHURCHes

Bollington Methodist Church 01625 426051

Bollington United Reformed Church 01625 572817

Bollington Christian Life Church 01625 578100

Prestbury Methodist Church 01625 424361

Quakers 01625 562109

St Oswald’s Church 01625 573162

St Gregory’s RC Church 01625 572108

St Peters Church Prestbury 01625 827625

Tytherington Family Worship 01625 615195

PHARMACies

I Rowlands & Co 01625 574401

The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury 01625 829216

denTisTs

Bollington Dental Practice 01625 574609

Prestbury Road Dental Practice 01625 432300

dOCTORs

Bollington Medical Centre 08443 878481

Hope Cottage Surgery, Prestbury 01625 827319

HOsPiTALs

Macclesfield Hospital 01625 421000

Prestbury Medical Centre 01625 827319

NHS Non-Emergency 111

LeisURe CenTRe

Bollington Leisure Centre 01625 574774

Macclesfield Leisure Centre 01625 615602

LiBRARies

Bollington Library 01625 378266

Prestbury Library 01625 827501

Macclesfield Library 01625 374000

POLiCe

Non Emergency 101

POsT OFFiCes

West Bollington Post Office 01625 572378

Tytherington Post Office 01625 869042 sCHOOLs

St John’s Primary School 01625 572025

Bollington Cross Primary 01625 572138

Rainow Primary School 01625 572021

St Gregorys’ Catholic Primary 01625 572037

Dean Valley Community Primary 01625 572767

Beech Hall School 01625 422192

Little Griffins Nursery 01625 422192

Mottram St Andrew Primary 01625 829035

Prestbury C of E Primary 01625 383033

Bollinbrook Cof E Primary 01625 384071

The Marlborough Primary School 01625 383050

Tytherington High School 01625 610220

All Hallows Catholic High School 01625 426138

Fallibroome High School 01625 827898

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Bus Information 01625 534850

Cheshire Traveline 0870 608 2608

Train Information 0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000

UTiLiTies

Electricity – Power Loss 0800 195 4141

Gas – Emergency 0800 111 999

Water Mains 0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline 0845 988 1188

HeLPLines

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555

Al-Anon 020 7403 0888

Childline 0800 1111

Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9800

Citizens Advice Bureau (Macclesfield) 01625 432 847

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Directory Enquiries 118 500

National Dementia Helpline 0845 300 0336

RSPCA 0300 1234999

Samaritans 116 123

OTHeR

Bollington Town Hall 01625 572985

Bridgend Centre 01625 576311

Bollington Arts Centre 01625 573863

CCC Highways 0845 111 0315

Bollington Veterinary Centre 01625 572999

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GARden ROOMsEco Outdoor Rooms 13

HeALTH & FiTnessFitness 4 All Back Cover

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JOineRY Brookeswood Architectural Joinery 27

KiTCHensMatt Finish 28Simplicity Granite 6

LAnGUAGe COURsesSpanish Fast Track Courses 31

LAndsCAPinGCheshire Decking & Patios 31

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