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Cover photo: Winter at Springfield Farm by Garth Aspinall.

Issue 51 - January-February 2015

Contents

HGCC News 4

The Crown in Hawk Green 7

The Book Group Recommends 8

In Touch 11

Inside People 15

Volume Control 16

Crossword 17

Howard Jones Ticket Competition 19

The Walk 20

Avro Heritage Museum 22

65 Years Young 25

Children’s Activities 26

Sudoku 28

Just 4 Kids 29

Canada By design 30

Martin Lewis Column 32

Inside Guide 33

Puzzle Solutions 36

Useful Numbers 37

Classified Index 38

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Garth Aspinall

Claire Hawker

Just a few days before our deadline we hadn’t identified a front cover image for this magazine. The weather had been unkind and I was really struggling for inspiration. But on a random sunny day, I found myself on a remote stretch of Torkington Road and I felt a glimmer of hope. There, beyond the barren hedgerow, I espied a little pond. I was at Springfield Farm, home to the Cats Whiskers Cattery. Looking a little bit hesitant, I was cordially invited in to have a look at their animals. I snapped away with my camera and, after an hour or so, I emerged muddy, triumphant and very grateful to the Wilkson family for letting me uncover such a pleasant winter scene.

The production of each issue of INSIDE isn’t always straightforward, but we love being community magazine publishers. It’s a hugely rewarding experience and as we approach our tenth birthday, in February 2016, we realise just how lucky we are. Thank you all for your wonderful support.

Happy New Year

As I write, the prospect of a relaxing Saturday afternoon in the sunshine at Wesley Park seems a long way off, yet away from playing, Hazel Grove Cricket Club has still been involved in a variety of activities.

On Tuesday 8 November, the club held its Annual General Meeting at the Reform Club on Napier Street. As well as the usual business, this is the night when awards for the season are given out in recognition of players’ and non-players’ contributions during 2015. More than 80 players, friends and family attended the evening, during which time all the officers for 2015 were re-elected for 2016. Among the winners for 2015 were Andy Oldfield whose five awards included the season’s top score of 148, most sixes hit as well as heading the Second XI batting averages.

Other winners were first team captain Mark Clayton for the number of wickets taken and Dominic Nunn who held the most catches. In total, 21 individual trophies were awarded in addition to commemorative medals to all members of the Under 15s side who won their Cup competition in 2015.

Courtesy of the club’s Jack Sterry Award, Ian and Nichola Halford received special recognition for their services to the club both on and off the field. At the end of November, Ian was also elected as Secretary of the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League after Mike Brown, Secretary for the last fourteen seasons, decided to stand down and take a well-earned retirement. We wish Ian every success in his new role (on top of those as player, coach and committee member at HGCC) in what we all know can at times be an arduous job.

On Sunday 6 December, 60 players, friends and families enjoyed a Christmas lunch at the Istanbul Restaurant next to the Civic Hall on the A6. Lots of Christmas jumpers were in evidence and everyone was well looked after by management and staff and a good time was had by all. At the end of the meal, all the children in

attendance were treated to a complimentary selection box by the restaurant which was a nice touch and was well received.

Prior to the Christmas lunch, a work force party braved the elements on Wesley Park to carry out much needed repair work to one of the drains under the outfield. To those brave souls including Malcolm Rowbotham, Paul Gibson and Jake Bennett the club says a heart-felt “thank you”.

Ranging from Under 9s through to Under 17s, the club now has five junior sides with many of the younger players playing cricket for HGCC in the summer and football for Hazel Grove United in the winter. If anyone is interested in joining the cricket club in 2016 - either at a junior or senior level - they are asked to contact the Secretary, Chris Williams, on 01625 878 553.

By the time this article is read, preparations will be well underway for the 2016 season with indoor nets continuing up until Easter and then (weather permitting) outside nets on Tuesday evenings for seniors and Friday evenings for juniors.

Check out all the latest HGCC news at www.hazelgrovecc.leaguerepublic.com or via our Facebook page.

HGCC News

by Ian Penneywww.hazelgrovecc.leaguerepublic.com4

If you live in Hawk Green or quite nearby, you cannot fail to have noticed the transformation that has taken place at The Crown. If you’re a regular, you will no doubt have exercised a great deal of patience during the major nine week refurbishment. And I can imagine the anticipation that must have been felt by licensee Simon Hood and manager, Lynne Jackson, as everything began to take shape.

I visited The Crown just recently for a Saturday evening meal and departed well-impressed. Many things make for a great pub and it’s abundantly clear that the Robinsons Brewery Design team know exactly what they’re about. Externally, the pub has been transformed thanks to a brand new planting scheme, seating areas and Robinsons trademark copper signage. The Crown now stands proudly, regally and attractively in its situation and will draw many through its doors.

Internally, the designers have removed obstructing pillars in the trading area to create continuity between the drinking and dining areas. The new low level snug area is a lovely place to unwind and that’s exactly where we chose to sit.

The menu offers lots of choice and I needed time to make my decision. For starters, I chose French Onion soup with Gruyere crouton, and my partner unhesitatingly ordered Gambas Pil Pil. I am often reluctant to order French Onion soup - it so often disappoints. But this time it was perfect – rich, flavoursome and with lots of body. My partner was equally impressed. The prawns were

numerous, substantial and delicious in their garlic and chilli sauce. For my main course, I ordered Twice-cooked Pork Belly and my partner, Chicken satay. Dare I say, Ann had a little fun with the hanging skewer before thoroughly enjoying some tender, succulent pieces of chicken. The Pork Belly also was delicious, nicely complemented with sweet potato and perfectly cooked sprouts. Altogether, a fine meal, enhanced by a glass of very acceptable house Merlot.

We didn’t have time to linger in the new bar. Shame! This new area displays handpicked wines and spirits along with four copper hand pulls, instantly grabbing your attention and clearly designed to perfectly complement the rustic feel of the décor. With a palette of autumnal tones, deep brown leathers and an emphasis on the pubs’ traditional features, The Crown has maintained its charm as a country pub whilst seamlessly marrying traditional with contemporary design.

Simon Hood, Licensee of The Crown said: “The transformation is breath-taking and we are all delighted with the outcome. I want to thank the hard work of everyone at Robinsons for making The Crown a stunning success.”

For my part, I just can’t wait to taste another French Onion Soup and to experience again the friendly and attentive service of the waiting staff. Lynne Jackson deserves lots of credit and can be very proud of her team.

To find out more, to view menus or make a booking visit www.crownhawkgreen.pub

Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/crownhawkgreen.

Or Telephone 0161 427 2678.

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This month we have recommendations from a novice and a veteran. The Miniaturist is Jessie Burton’s debut novel set in Amsterdam in the winter of 1686. 18-year-old Nella Oortman arrives at the grand house of her new husband Johannes Brandt a wealthy merchant. His sister, Marin, is cold and distant and his servants Cornelia and ex-slave Otto (dark dark brown everywhere) are equally unforthcoming. Johannes avoids consummating their marriage and presents her instead with an elaborate wedding gift - a cabinet house - an exquisite diminutive replica of his property which he invites Nella to fill with miniature furniture. From the outset Nella regards the cabinet house as “a monument to her powerlessness, her arrested womanhood.” Puzzles follow - How does the miniaturist she commissions know so much about her and the other members of the household, such that the items seem to mimic, foretell or comment upon events in the house? What are the secrets that Johannes and Marin are trying so hard to keep?

Burton has done her research. Calvinist Amsterdam is a place of fascinating contradictions where greed and puritanism sit uneasily together, and where the people eat their sugar in secret. The novel does make for a

gripping read. There is a tense trial at its heart, along with almost every type of bigotry - gender, race and sexual orientation. There are some beautiful descriptive passages. The group were divided – many loved it but some felt it left too many unanswered questions. You decide – look out for the cinematic adaptation!

Our second book is by Joanna Trollope. She says, rather controversially, that you cannot be a great writer until after 35! Balancing Act is her 18th novel and like many others is written on the theme of family relationships.

For more than 30 years Susie has been running Susie Sullivan, a company that first sold pottery but now sells a fantasy of rural life, pretty prints, tea towels, satchels, stationery, think Cath Kidston. The business keeps all three of her daughters employed. Four strong women; but what happens when they begin to want different things and what about the men and children in their lives? Susie has always been the breadwinner while her husband was there for their three daughters and now he wants something of his past back. One of her sons in law, who works for the company, to Susie’s distress wants to change things. Into this mix returns Susie’s father, an ageing hippy who abandoned Susie as a baby. The problems of the past, present and future become challenges to the stability of family and business. Which relationships, if any, will survive?

Trollope is adept at telling her story through conversation, argument and in snatches – a possible radio adaptation? An easy read maybe, but definitely a revealing and convincing portrayal of life within a family business, and we enjoyed it.

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Fine ARTs GROUP’s sPRinG PROGRAMMe

Visits to notable museums and gardens, plus lectures on topics as diverse as the 17th century jewellery trade and Middle Eastern sculpture, are part of our innovative spring programme.

North East Cheshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society (Necdfas) attracts top quality lecturers to its monthly meetings, usually the second Wednesday morning, at Bramhall Social Club. Other subjects in coming months include the work of acclaimed British artist Paula Rego, Bulgarian monasteries and a study of Edwardian intellectual connoisseurs ‘The Coterie’.

Necdfas draws its 300 members from Bramhall, Poynton, Stockport, Cheadle, Marple, Wilmslow, Prestbury, Alderley Edge and surrounding areas.

A study day at St Michael’s Church Hall, Bramhall, on February 3 will examine religious and secular Islamic art, including the Taj Mahal and the pleasure palaces of Persia. March sees a visit to Tate Liverpool and the International Slavery Museum, then in April and May there will be outings to museums and gardens in Wolverhampton and the Staffordshire Potteries.

Necdfas voluntary work covers church recording – making a complete record of the artefacts and fabric of local churches – sponsoring arts activities in schools/youth groups and heritage conservation work.

For more information see www.necdfas.org.uk: for membership enquiries email info@necdfas.org.uk

disLeY And MARPLe WeA

Disley and Marple WEA classes and day schools continue in the new year as follows. They are held at the Ring O’ Bells Quaker Meeting House in Disley.

A 7-week spring Literature class starts on Monday afternoons in January 2016 with Miranda Meadowcroft. The theme is ‘Paris’ seen from different aspects by three authors.

Art History continues on Thursday afternoons , 11 weeks from 14 January with the title ’Post-War Art in Britain 1945 – 1965’. Ian Irvine will show us all the well-known artists plus many you have never heard of.

Jane Osgood is well known as our Alexander Technique tutor. She will be running another day workshop on Saturday 5 March 5 from 10am to 4pm. £25 including tea and coffee.

Richard Baines is exploring music and drama at his day school on Saturday 27 February day full of variety and contrast. 11am to 3pm, £15 including lunch, tea and coffee.

Anne Buckley is returning on Saturday 19 March to run a day school on ‘Memory – a User’s Guide’. This will be a positive and enjoyable experience which will give you plenty to think about. 11am to 3pm, £15 including lunch, tea and coffee.

We are also running an 11 week Archaeology class in Macclesfield as usual. This will be held at the Salvation Army on Roe Street, beginning on Thursday 14 January. Mike Nevell will be talking about ‘The Archaeology of the Medieval and post Medieval Parish Church in the North West of England’.

For more details please find pick up a leaflet from the library or the Village Bakery in Disley, call the secretary Rosemary Broadhurst on 01625 877 255 or go to the WEA website for information or to enrol on line. www.nw.wea.org.uk

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CHiLdRen’s LiTeRACY

Beanstalk is a children’s literacy charity that supports over 1400 children in the North West through recruiting and training reading helpers. We have nearly 400 individuals supporting children in local primary schools, making a real difference to the confidence and wellbeing of the children.

Each Beanstalk reading helper supports three children, on a one-to-one basis, for two afternoons a week and therefore provides much needed consistency and support to the children. Sessions are child-led, with a mixture of reading, conversation and play to engage the children. In the academic year 2013-14, 98% of those children helped by Beanstalk made meaningful improvement in their reading ability and so our volunteers make a positive and long lasting impact on the lives of the children they help.

Training and a DBS check is provided as well as ongoing support from Beanstalk. You can call 0161 8149515 for more information or apply directly at www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk

CAn YOU insPiRe?

3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group is looking for new leaders. Scouting helps young people to enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors, interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group is looking for adult volunteers to get in on the action by working alongside our youth members. Why not strengthen your CV while making a real impact on the lives of young people? Take part in archery, camping, canoeing, mountaineering etc. with our very active Group. Whatever your interests are, we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported.

If you are interested please contact Group Scout Leader Brian Dooley by emailing gsl@3hg.org or call 0161 285 0953 www.3hg.org

COnTACT THe eLdeRLY

Contact the Elderly is a national organisation which changes the lives of people over the age of 75 who live alone and cannot get out on their own. Many elderly people spend the majority of the day by themselves and Sunday can be one of the loneliest days of the week.

One Sunday afternoon a month, small groups of elderly people are picked up from their homes and meet together for tea, cake and laughter, in the home of a local host for a couple of hours.

The three local groups are looking for families/couples to host a tea party in their own home. Most hosts only do this once a year. If your home has a downstairs loo, easy access and you have a big heart and a big teapot, you will make an excellent host!

To find out more please contact local co-ordinator Jan Atkinson on 0161 483 6235, email jan_atkinson@ntlworld.com or visit www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Ambrose Smith was born in Preston, Lancashire and attended Preston Catholic College before going to Manchester University where he studied for a BSc in Physics and subsequently a PhD in Experimental Atomic and Molecular Physics. Influenced by coming from a family of teachers, his father was Head teacher of a Preston Comprehensive School, and wanting to do something more useful than abstract research, Ambrose then studied for his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Leicester University.

By then he had met Judith who became his wife and they now have a son, a daughter in law and three grandchildren. After gaining his teaching qualification, Ambrose returned to Manchester where he taught physics at Parrs Wood School, moving after three years to Stretford Grammar School for Boys. A firm champion of comprehensive education, when he learned that the plans for the grammar school to become comprehensive had been abandoned, he left to teach for nine years in Notre Dame High School in Norwich. In 1989 he returned north where he became the Principal of Aquinas College in Stockport, for 22 years.

When Ambrose joined Aquinas, it was made up of some 400 pupils; by the time he left it was one of the largest and most successful colleges in the country with around 2000 students. Aquinas College, he modestly explains, was so successful not because of his leadership but as a result of a strong staff team and college community with clearly expressed values that they tried to live. In times of adversity or challenge his favourite maxim, from a medieval mystic, Julian of Norwich, was “All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well”

Such was the success of the college, Ambrose was invited to serve on a number of national bodies including the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association Council, the National Pay and Conditions Body for Sixth Form Colleges and several Departments for Education working parties. For his services to education locally and nationally Ambrose was made a Commander of the British Empire CBE.

Among his interests Ambrose lists walking, cycling, photography, reading and music. His wife Judith was a teacher of the oboe and bassoon, his son is a cellist and Ambrose plays the oboe, the cor anglais, recorder and the saw. The saw is an ordinary carpenter’s wood saw which he plays with a viola bow. He is self-taught, playing hymns and liturgical music and has played in church at Masses. His popular pieces are O Sole Mio and Saint Saens’ The Swan. His favourite music is that of J S Bach and though he enjoys books of all types his favourite read is Shakespeare’s sonnets. Although his appetite for food is what he describes as omnivorous, he confesses that he particularly likes French cooking.

Ambrose’s likes are environmental issues, perhaps not surprisingly, young people, and foreigners. Shortly after the removal of the Iron Curtain, he established links that still thrive between the college and a Romanian high school – becoming the longest standing of any Romanian international exchange.

His ambition is to become a great grandfather and his heroes are JFK, Newton, the great physicist and Pope Francis and he adds a heroine, Kathleen Ferrier, because of her beautiful voice and because, like him, she was a native of Preston. If he hadn’t been a teacher, Ambrose would have pursued his earlier physics research studies and would have been an Optical Astronomer.

Last Word from Ambrose

Education is the key to the world’s survival in the future and not just a route to employment. Well educated people are better parents, better citizens and more fulfilled people.

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A brand-new Manchester University volume is an admirably controlled and balanced guide to the truly encyclopedic story of Alderley Edge.

Sticklers for precision might say that the history of Alderley Edge starts on the 10th May 1842. This was the day upon which the Manchester and Birmingham Railway opened to passengers, with travellers first alighting at the pristine Alderley railway station, and taking the first steps towards creating the village we know today. However, a magisterial brand-new volume, ‘The Story of Alderley – Living With The Edge’, takes a more balanced and panoramic view of Alderley’s past; in this wide-ranging new book published by Manchester University Press, you’ll discover that Alderley’s history actually started several hundred million years ago, when the rocks of The Edge began to be forged from the elemental forces of weather, time and the slow seismic shifts of the earth. But the geology of Alderley Edge is just one of the many fascinating topics covered by this 1,000-page book that has been lovingly and painstakingly prepared and edited by Professor John Prag, Honorary Professor at the Manchester Museum and Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Manchester.

Exploring the legacy of The Alderley Landscape Project

Professor Prag was instrumental in an outstanding enterprise known as ‘The Alderley Landscape Project’, a joint venture between the National Trust (which enjoys stewardship of The Edge) and the Museum of Manchester. The Alderley Landscape Project focused mainly on the archaeology of The Edge, and produced a book in 2005 which recorded in exhaustive detail the many discoveries made – and whilst ‘The Story of Alderley – Living With The Edge’ is from the same well-spring of knowledge gathered at that time, its contents are altogether wider-ranging.

A dazzling array of authors

The book is divided into several subject areas, with individual chapters having been written by academics, historians, authors and local people; and, whilst the principal opening section is devoted to the geology and geography of The Edge, it is followed by an in-depth study of its natural history, encompassing trees and flowers, wildlife and insects – including the discovery of two entirely new and unique types of bramble!

A broad sweep of human history

For those interested in human history, there is a comprehensive section devoted to the 4,000-year mining heritage of The Edge, swiftly followed by a section focusing on social history of the area. Penned by local historians, this section embraces a wide range of fascinating subject-matter, including historic graffiti on The Edge, the Stanleys of Nether Alderley, the development of Alderley village, and Nether Alderley Mill. In the final section, which looks both forward and back in time at the entire epic saga of Alderley Edge, the revered and much-loved local author Alan Garner re-visits the telling of the Legend of Alderley, which gave rise to his first two books.

A volume that brings much-needed balance

Given that so many people know Alderley Edge only for its modern incarnation of champagne, celebrity and the ostentatious display of apparent wealth, ‘The Story of Alderley – Living With The Edge’ counterbalances this perception with a welcome sense of proportion, and shows Alderley Edge in a clearer, more pristine light.

‘The Story of Alderley – Living With The Edge’ is published by Manchester University Press (www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk) in February 2016, priced at around £35. Launch events will be announced, and will take place at Manchester Museum and in Alderley Edge.

Volume ConTrol

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Quick Crossword

Across7. Decay (3,3)8. Scribble dreamily (6)9. Took a dip (4)10. Child’s game (8)11. Deject (7)13. Re the Pope (5)15. Had one too many? (5)16. A place to sleep (7)18. Kennel for a bad dog? (8)19. Learner (4)21. A silly position? (6)22. Glum (6)

Down1. Front (4)2. Early Education (5,9) 3. Use (7)4. Perfect (5)5. Blaze (13)6. Golden place (8)12. Spasmodic (8)14. Reprisal (7)17. Swig (5)20. Gradient (4)

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It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics. He set out his manifesto in his very first single ‘New Song’. The lyrics called on the listener to challenge their preconceived ideas, to see both sides and ‘throw off your mental chains’. New Song was recently used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad’ where Aaron Paul’s character Jessie Pinkman questions if he wants to ‘play by the rules’. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe and is one of a select group of British artists who has comprehensively ‘broken America’.

Howard Jones solo shows are an intimate trip through Howard’s 30 year music career. Many of his best known songs were composed on his favourite instrument, the piano. Howard shares

behind the scenes stories and reveals the inspiration behind the songs in this rare acoustic show at the Royal Northern College of Music on Thursday 18 February.

Howard is supported by Elise Yuill, a Devonshire-based singer songwriter fast establishing herself in the contemporary folk scene, who will be performing songs from her debut album due for release in 2016.

Box Office No: 0161 907 5200 Web - rncm.ac.uk/performance/howard-jones/ Tickets - £22.50 advance

Enter our prize draw to win a pair of tickets. Simply email your name and a contact telephone number to competition@insidemagazines.co.uk Please put Howard Jones tickets as the subject and tell us which INSIDE magazine you read. Closing date 30 January 2016.

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Distance: 11.6km (7 ¼ miles) OS Maps: OL1 and OL24

This is a varied walk over moors (especially resplendent in August when the heather was in full bloom!) and finally back along the River Derwent.

Start at Leadmill Bridge (233806) on the B6001 Grindleford road just over half a mile south from Hathersage. You can get to Hathersage by going through Castleton and Hope, heading for Sheffield, postcode S32 1BA.

Cross over the bridge and head left up the hill, past the Plough Inn to a minor road junction; turn right and go past Hazelford Hall (233799). Facing you on the bend in the road is a squeeze stile up some steps. Go through here and up the steep pasture, keeping left to the top where there is a stile onto the lane. Go up the lane past a farmhouse until you reach some barns on the left hand side of the lane; here on the right hand side of the lane you will see a footpath sign going onto the moor over a step stile.

Begin the steady climb onto the moor going through the heather. After passing between two stone gate posts, the path then crosses the moor to reach a fence running alongside the moorland edge; follow the path along here until you reach a

kissing gate that brings you onto Eyam Road and its junction with Sir William Hill drove-lane.

At once leave the lane and head right over the stile with a green sign for “Abney via Stoke Ford”. The path goes with the wall to the right, across Eyam Moor. Follow the path across the moor before it begins to descend to a wall stile beside an old gate. Go over the stile and continue down the path until you get to the junction at Stoke Ford.

Bear right over a slatted plank crossing of Bretton Brook; go through the gate where there is a loose wall bench. Then go right to cross a second plank footbridge going over Abney Brook. In the valley you will see a three-way signpost (211795), take the path to “Offerton Moor via Oaks Farm”. Go over the stile and up through the wood to a stile which takes you through a field to a further stile by a gate and out onto a lane (213797).

Cross over the lane, bearing right to a stile which takes you up the open access track to the farm. As you walk up here you will see a signpost taking you left up a meadow to a stile; go over the stile and continue up the path. Keep following the path forward, past the western side of the farmhouse where there is a rotting signpost nearby. The path goes in the same direction as the power lines

The Walk - Eyam and Offerton Moors

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The Walk - Eyam and Offerton Moors

to a fence stile, cross this and continue up the path to a green signpost , here turn right on the wide path signed for Offerton Moor. Follow this path as it crosses Smelting Hill ridge and then crosses the duck boards at Siney Sitch. As the path comes to the edge of Offerton Moor you get a glorious view of the Derwent Valley towards Hathersage and also of the Ladybower reservoir, Derwent Edge to Back Tor, Stanage Edge and Higger Tor. The path then descends though the bracken to Offerton Hall, as you descend you can see Millstone Edge backed by Over Owler. Follow the main path down to a left fork and a stile onto the road above Offerton Hall (213811).

Here you turn left going down past the hall to a gate on your right hand side. The gate has a footpath sign and takes you down to the river through several pastures, divided by gates. As you descend you will see a line of trees below you showing where the river is. At the river turn right as signposted for Hathersage. Follow the river path through several gates and over two brooks, getting to and going through a wood. This brings you out into a pasture and the path continues forward to a squeeze stile up steps and back out onto Leadmill Bridge.

This walk was contributed by Marple District Rambling Club. They organise up to 30 walks at all levels and distances each month, going out every Thursday and Sunday. To join Marple District Rambling Club, please contact Barry Wilson 0161 948 0566 or Deirdre Nolan 0161 427 7794. For additional information, including the current walks’ programme, visit www.marple-uk.com/rambling

A unique exhibition, celebrating Woodford’s contribution to the world of aviation, is now open and receiving visitors. Simply driving across the former airfield to reach the museum is quite an experience; the scale of the former BAE site now everything has been flattened has to be seen to be believed!

AVRO Heritage Museum is situated in BAE’s former fire station, the walls adorned with colourful artworks that used to hang in the canteen at the Woodford site. A comprehensive exhibition, celebrating the proud history of aircraft manufacture at the Woodford factory, follows a timeline starting with the life of pioneer and aviator Alliott Verdon Roe and his first success the Roe 1 Triplane. In addition to the

exhibits, the Museum maintains an extensive archive; a Vulcan XM603 can be explored close up alongside the main Exhibition Hall. Inside you can climb right into the cockpit of a Vulcan XM602 and feel what it was like to sit in the pilot’s and navigators’ seats.

Become a Friend of the Museum

The museum is a self-funding Registered Charity and the cost of maintaining and developing it cannot be covered by entry fees and shop/café sales alone. It is therefore reliant on generous donations and the contributions of Friends of Avro Heritage Museum through annual subscriptions. Friends enjoy unlimited free entry to the Museum, 10% discount on purchases, a newsletter and advance notice of special events www.avroheritagemuseum.co.uk

Current opening times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Group and school visits can be scheduled at other times by arrangement.

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In 1971, the life expectancy at birth was 68 for a male and 72 for a female; in 2015 it had risen to 79 and 83 years respectively. For many today, turning 65 represents the start of an exciting new chapter in their lives where they have the freedom to fulfill their ambitions, learn new skills or spend quality time with family members and grandchildren.

Many mature adults however are finding themselves in a situation where they are asset rich and cash poor; the wealth they have accumulated over the years may be reflected in the spiraling value of their home, but not necessarily in their monthly income. This can be a frustrating situation for the millions of over 65s that wish to make the most of the opportunities that retirement brings.

One option is to sell and downsize the home, however this can be costly and emotionally very difficult. Mortgages in retirement are therefore becoming more popular. This can be done through a traditional method or through a lifetime mortgage.

Lifetime Mortgages

Lifetime mortgages typically allow the borrower to make no repayments of either interest or capital whilst they are alive – these mortgages are known as interest roll-up. Whilst this avoids the need to budget for monthly payments, debt can quickly grow as unpaid interest is added

to the loan. These mortgages normally have a ‘no-negative equity’ guarantee and the borrower cannot be repossessed whilst living in the home. The interest rates and fees can be relatively high in order to pay for these guarantees. The loan amount and the interest that has accrued is paid back when the borrower dies or moves home.

Traditional mortgages

This option could suit a borrower with guaranteed pension income however, due to most mainstream lenders having inflexible upper age limits, it can be difficult to borrow money on a traditional mortgage in retirement. The flexible approach offered by smaller building societies is most likely to cater for this type of borrower. As well as capital and interest repayment loans, it is possible to get a mortgage where only the interest is repaid each month with the capital being repaid from the sale of the property on death or downsizing. As with all traditional mortgages the home can be repossessed if payments are not kept up.

For more information about borrowing in retirement, visit www.moneyadviceservice.co.uk. If you would like to learn more about our interest only retirement mortgages, visit www.thevernon.co.uk, or call 0161 429 6262.

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Things to do with pre-school kids

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

MondayHigh Lane Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Term time only. High Lane Village Hall. Contact Sarah on 01625 268 301 for more information.

Story Time 11-11.30am High Lane Library. Contact 0161 217 6009 for more information.

Baby Splash 1.15pmLife Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Ln. Call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information.

TuesdayParents & Tots 9 - 11.15amTerm time only. St Thomas’ Church, High Lane. A chance for all parents/carers to meet other carers in a safe environment – lots to do and refreshments provided. £1 per adult and up to two children. Contact Rev. Janet Parker on 01663 764519

Story Time 11am Hazel Grove Library. Stories, rhymes and songs followed by some colouring. Contact 0161 217 6009.

Playtime Toddler Group 1-2.30pmTerm time only. Offerton Community Centre, Mallowdale Rd, Offerton. Lots of toys and room to play, song and snack time plus craft activities. Free of charge but donations welcome. Contact Sharon 07843094039.

Baby Splash 2pmLife Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Ln. Call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information.

WednesdayBaby & Toddler Group 9.15-11am Term time only. Brookside Primary School, High Lane. £2 for one adult and child, £1 per extra child, price includes a snack. Contact 01663 308 008 for more information.

Sing & Sign Opportunity Group 9.30-11.30amIndependent Options, 67 Chester Road. Especially for children with additional needs/learning disabilities, this session encourages children to start to use speech, or gives them signs if difficult. £3 for one child, then £1 per additional child (siblings welcome). Book into the session on 0161 482 7933.

Norbury Toddler Group 10 - 11.30amTerm time only. Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove. Cost £1.50 (includes a drink and biscuits). Please phone before to ensure there are spaces. Contact Cath on 0161 487 2390 or email cath.downs@norburychurch.org.uk

Story Time 2pm Great Moor Library, Gladstone Street. Stories, rhymes and songs followed by some colouring. Contact 0161 217 6009.

ThursdayBaby Splash 10am & 10.30am Life Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Ln. Call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information.

FridayToddler Group 9.30-11.30amIndependent Options, 67 Chester Road. £2 for one child, £1 per additional child. Book into the session on 0161 482 7933.

Wesley Street Stay & Play 9.45-11.30amHazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street. Contact Kelly Heath on 07530 460 087

Parent & Toddler Gymnastics 9.30-10.30amStockport School of Gymnastics, Newby Road Industrial Estate. Just turn up and pay on the day with free fruit pots at the end of the session. £4 for children 1-4 years old. For more information please email jade@stockportgymnastics.com or ring 0161 456 2762

Baby Ballet 10.20amLife Leisure Hazel Grove. 6 week course for ages 2 ½ to 4 year olds. Cost £23.70, booking essential, please call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information

Baby Splash 1pmLife Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Ln. Call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information.

saTurdayBaby Splash 8.30amLife Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Ln. Call reception on 0161 439 5221 to book and for more information.

Hazel Grove 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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This is a great time for thinking about next year’s holiday. As the nights draw in we are inclined to think about sunshine, dramatic scenery and family get togethers.

There is a well trodden route through Canada starting in Toronto on the East side of the country, and for 2016 there are direct flights from Manchester. We recommend a three-day stay in Toronto where a trip to Niagara Falls is possible for the day or an alternative would be to visit the wineries of Niagara on the Lake, and to try the local speciality, ice wine. Kristina has visited the area many times as she has an old school friend who lives in North Toronto. After exploring the city, they like to head north to explore Ontario and they have a favourite resort hotel where the accommodation is in little cottages set around the lake. They use this as a base to visit all the little towns and villages in the area, by day, and in the evening they light up the woodburning stove and either eat in, or at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Their wake up call is when the float planes arrive on the lake, quite early

in the morning or alternatively they have been fortunate to hear the ‘call of the loon.’ The fall colours are magnificent; the experience very tranquil.

If you wish to visit Western Canada this obviously takes more planning. Again there is a tried and tested route flying from Manchester into Vancouver – direct in the summer, where we recommend a three-day stay in the city. On the fourth day we would suggest taking the ferry over to Vancouver Island where you can visit the British Columbia state capital, Victoria, see Butchart Gardens and take a whale watching trip. It is also possible to take a float plane from Vancouver to Victoria and back for the day. Returning to Vancouver, we would then plan an itinerary to suit your requirements to take you across the Rockies either by car, coach, or on the world famous Rocky Mountaineer train to explore the eastern Rockies before finally making your way to Calgary for your return flight to Manchester.

In 2015, our varied Canada itineraries included:

■ an independent tour of the Rockies without hiring a car

■ a visit to Drumheller - ‘dinosaur capital of the world!’

■ a family history trip to Atlantic Canada tracing the war time record of a family member

■ a tour of Montreal and Quebec using the train

■ The famous Rocky Mountaineer trip through the Rockies

■ A western Canada itinerary and including a cruise along the Inside Passage to Alaska

■ Bear watching at Knight Inlet, a very special place

■ Walking on the Athasbasca Glacier in Columbia Icefield between Jasper and Banff

The holiday season for Western Canada is relatively short with most passengers travelling between mid May and the end of September, the snow comes early and is around until well

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into the following April, but during the summer the climate is lovely especially for exploring the wonderful countryside. Eastern Canada however, has a much longer season where an early spring break can be amazing value and an autumn holiday can be delightful especially if you include ‘leaf peeping’ – admiring the wonderful Fall colours through Quebec and Ontario.

Early booking offers, including free nights at many hotels, are already through for next year. So to book your Canada holiday and get the very best prices, give us a call on 01625 584195 or email to info@travelbydesigngroup.com and let us share our design ideas with you whether it is for a honeymoon, family holiday, or that magical vacation you have been promising yourself.

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Fancy some free cash? Well, those generous bowler hatted ladies and gents at your bank are giving it away. Quite literally, they will to pay you up to £150 to switch bank account. The bank account switching market is red hot, with many banks willing to pay for your custom. Here are a few need-to-knows.

We’ve just celebrated the second birthday of what’s called ‘seven-day switching’, and that’s made the process easier. I did a poll of hundreds of people on my Facebook page who’d tried it and 82% said they found it ‘easy and hassle-free’, while only 4% experienced problems. In practice, when you apply for a new bank account, assuming you’re accepted, three things happen within seven working days: all standing orders and direct debits are moved for you; your old account is closed; and all payments to your old account are auto-forwarded for three years.

Yet still far too few people try it – last year only 2% changed bank accounts – strange as my mailbag is full of people complaining about their banks!

Many of the challenger banks (those who want to break the dominance of the old ones) want you to switch to them so much they’re actually willing to pay you to do it. There’s a full rundown and eligibility criteria at mse.me/bankaccounts but, in brief, here are the current top picks.

FirstDirect.co.uk gives switchers a free £100 (or more via some websites) – cash comes within 28 days of switching and paying in £1,000. It’s also won every customer service poll I’ve ever run, 92% rate it great, it has a linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £250.

Halifax.co.uk/Reward gives a free £100 within three working days of switching. It pays £5 each month as long as you’re in credit.

The marksandspencer.com current account gives a free £100 M&S gift card (or more via some websites), within a month of switching. Unlike

other accounts, you don’t have to pay in a set monthly amount linked 6% regular saver, 0% overdraft up to £100.

You’ll be credit scored to get any of these although you should be fine if you have an existing bank account. To get the bonuses, you normally need to use their switching service and have a couple of direct debits or standing orders set up. Plus with First Direct, you must meet a minimum pay-in requirement, equivalent of £13,200 a year – effectively a way of requiring you to earn a set amount.

Accounts that pay high interest on your savings are another form of competition, and if you have higher savings, that is likely to be more lucrative in the long run than grabbing the switchers bonuses.

The big one is the Santander.co.uk 123 account which pays up to 3% cashback on certain household bills and up to 3% AER interest if you have between £3,000 - £20,000 in it. Its £24 a year fee is rising to £60 in January, but if you’ve got over £5,000 savings and earn some cashback, it’s still likely you’re a winner.

If you’ve less, the lloydsbank.com Club Lloyds pays 4% AER interest if you’ve £4,000 to £5,000 in it and both TSB.co.uk and Nationwide.co.uk pay 5%, but only on up to £2,000 with TSB and £2,500 with Nationwide for the first year.

There’s nothing to stop you continually switching. But remember, you’ll be credit scored every time you open a bank account, so try to minimise opening too many accounts in a short space of time, especially if you’re going to be applying for credit, such as mortgage, in the near future.

If you hate banks Nationwide, as mentioned above, is a building society, so it’s owned by its members, and it’s got decent offers. Or see if your local credit union (a local savings and loans co-op) is one of 500 that offer bank accounts via ABCUL at findyourcreditunion.co.uk

by Martin Lewistwitter: @MoneySavingexpert

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A guide to selected events in East Cheshire during January & February

TUesdAY 5 JAnUARYSvalbard; Kingdom of the Ice Bear - a recorded lecture presenting the Svalbard archipelago and featuring images by Pam Lane. One of a regular Tuesday night meeting hosted by North Cheshire Photographic Society. Non-members £3 on the door. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk

Poynton Civic Centre 7.30pm for an 8pm start

WednesdAY 6 JAnUARYStockport Walking and Outdoor Group would like to invite you to ‘Wildlife on Your Doorstep’ presented by Tom Way. Tom was awarded ‘European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015’ so we should be assured of some stunning pictures. He is travelling all the way from Buckinghamshire to give us a talk. £2 on the door. www.stockportwalkingoutdoors.org.uk

Hazel Grove Civic Hall 8pm

FRi 8 TO sAT 16 JAnUARYCarver Theatre presents ‘Dick Whittington’. From the sewers of London to the shores of Morocco … join our hero Dick Whittington in this traditional family pantomime. Tickets £9 (£8 concessions) available online www.carvertheatre.co.uk, by phone 0161 449 8363 or from Hollins of Marple. Season tickets also available.

Carver Theatre, Chadwick Street, Marple 7.30pm, matinees 2pm

WednesdAY 13 JAnUARYDisley & District Flower Club. A flower demonstration by Jackie Walker, Area Demonstrator, entitled ‘Structures with Style.’ Visitors welcome. Admission £5

High Lane Village Hall 7.30 pm

THURsdAY 14 JAnUARYHazel Grove and District Probus Club. ‘Oh Mr Porter’ – speaker Peter Levy. New members are welcome, more information can be obtained from Graham Weaver 01625 878228

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 2pm

THURsdAY 14 JAnUARYSt Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum - Ted Doan “The Work of the Stockport Plaza Trust”

St Thomas’ Church Hall, Buxton Road, High Lane 2.15pm

sATURdAY 16 JAnUARYSt George’s Singers SINGING DAY: A chance to learn and perform Mendelssohn’s Elijah (Part 1) with St George’s Singers. Contact Gillian Banks 01925 213040 or email gillian.m.banks@gmail.com to reserve a place. Visit www.st-george-singers.org.uk for more details.

St George’s Church Poynton.

sATURdAY 16 JAnUARY The Marionette Theatre Co presents their annual variety show “Winter Strings”. All the scenes are brand new and suitable for all ages. A raffle, competition and a chance to try your hand at operating are all part of the event.

Call 01625 872368 for further details.

Poynton Civic Hall 2pm

MOn 18 TO sAT 23 JAnUARY Robin Hood and Maid Marion – a Pantomime. Call the box office for tickets and more information 0161 439 0505. Brookdale Club & Theatre, Bramhall 7.45pm (Saturday Matinee 2.15pm)

MOndAY 18 JAnUARYHazel Grove & District Gardening Club. ‘The A to Z of Garden Gems - Outstanding plants that sparkle’

An alphabet’s worth of plants that, for different reasons, will earn their keep in the garden - Maureen Sawyer. Further information: 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com

St Peter’s Parish Centre, 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove SK7 4EA 7.30pm

MOndAY 18 JAnUARYHazel Grove Townswomen’s Guild Annual Hotpot Supper. Hazel Grove Civic Hall 7.30pm

MOndAY 18 JAnUARY High Peak RSPB Meeting - A Night on the Tiles with speaker Jeff Clarke. The ramblings of a nocturnal naturalist reveal just what goes bump in the night. Tea, coffee and raffle. All welcome - group members free; non-members £2 donation (on the door), children free. Further information regarding group and events from 0161-427-0881 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/highpeak

Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Marple Memorial Park 7.30pm

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TUesdAY 19 JAnUARYAn Evening with Ross McKelvey, award-winning Northern Ireland photographer hosted by North Cheshire Photographic Society. Non-members £3 on the door. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk

Poynton Civic Centre 7.30pm for an 8pm start

sATURdAY 23 JAnUARY Halle Comes to Bramhall - String trio and piano. Mozart piano quartet in G min and Tchaikovsky ‘epic’ trio. Tickets £9 and £7 (concession) includes refreshments. Tickets available from Church Office (0161 439 1204), Simply Books (228 Moss Lane), Thrift Shop and at the door.

Bramhall Methodist Church 7.30pm

sATURdAY 23 JAnUARYPoynton Ceilidhs – Tumbling Tome, callers Fiona Rigg and Les Ord – traditional dancing to live music, experience not necessary! Dances are all explained by the callers and walked through before music starts playing. Bar till 11pm. Tickets £8 on the door, half price for under 16s (cash only). To reserve or purchase tickets in advance visit www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk

Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane doors open 7.45pm for 8pm start

THURsdAY 28 JAnUARYHazel Grove and District Probus Club. ‘Rock & Roll Historian’ – (music man) Bill Jubb

New members are welcome, more information can be obtained from Graham Weaver 01625 878228

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 2pm

FRi 29 & sAT 30 JAnUARYMagic of the Musicals. A selection of Artists singing their favourite musical numbers followed by fully performed extracts from ‘Sister Act’ and Jesus Christ Superstar!*VIP Seats and Drinks Packages Available* Adv. Tickets £10/£8.50 Ticket Source24 Hr Box Office 0333 666 3366

The Forum Theatre Compstall Road Romiley Stockport SK6 4EA 7.30pm

sATURdAY 6 FeBRUARYJumble sale. Admission is 50p. Refreshments are available and there is a free car park.

Short St URC, Hazel Grove 10am to 11.30pm

sUndAY 7 FeBRUARYMarple and District Allotment Association Seed Potato Day. There will be over 90 varieties of seed potato available plus Vegetable Seeds, Soft Fruit Bushes, Onion Sets, Garlic, Summer Flowering Bulbs and Herbs. Light Refreshments, free Admission Further information: www.marpleallotments.org.uk

Senior Citizens Hall, Memorial Park, Marple, SK6 6BE 10am to 3pm

THURsdAY 11 FeBRUARYSt Thomas’ High Lane Men’s Forum – Ray Broadhurst “Scenic Switzerland – Part 2” St Thomas’ Church Hall, Buxton road, High Lane 2.15pm

THURsdAY 11 FeBRUARYHazel Grove and District Probus Club. ‘A trip round the Himalayas’ – speaker Kath Potts. New members are welcome, more information can be obtained from Graham Weaver 01625 878228

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 2pm

MOndAY 15 FeBRUARYHazel Grove Townswomen’s Guild. Mr J Hooley will give a talk on Royal trains and their passengers.

Hazel Grove Civic Hall 7.30pm

MOndAY 15 FeBRUARY Hazel Grove & District Gardening Club ‘Global Warming - Fact or Fiction? - Why did Michael Fish get it wrong?’ David Bielawski explains. Further information: 0161 483 6051 or www.hazelgrovegardeningclub.com

St Peter’s Parish Centre, 16 Green Lane, Hazel Grove 7.30pm

MOndAY 15 FeBRUARYHigh Peak RSPB - Raptor Migration and Birding in Southern Spain with speaker Dennis Atherton.

Tea, coffee and raffle. All welcome - group members free; non-members £2 donation (on the door), children free. Further information regarding group and events from 0161-427-0881 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/highpeak

Marple Senior Citizens Hall, Marple Memorial Park, SK6 6BA, 7.30pm

WednesdAY 17 FeBRUARY Dispel those winter blues and join Poynton Luncheon Club - enjoy a hearty lunch then sit back and enjoy Dave Cook talking about ‘Humour in Education.’ Interested? Contact membership secretary Pam Orton on 0161 4834557

The Deanwater Hotel, Woodford

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THURsdAY 18 FeBRUARY Cheadle Hulme & Bramhall Natural History Society Lecture: The Perils of India in the Monsoon. Speaker: Marion Bray. St Michael’s Church Hall, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall 7.30pm

FRi 19 TO sAT 27 FeBRUARY89th Hazel Grove Musical Festival with the winners’ concert on Saturday 5 March. The syllabus for the 2016 Festival is now available to download at www.hazelgrovemusicalfestival.org.uk

MOn 22 – sAT 27 FeBPoynton Players presents ‘Veronica’s Room’, a mystery thriller by Irva Levin. Ticket prices 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

TUesdAY 23 FeBRUARYNorth Cheshire Photographic Society. Sports Photography with Mike McNamee. Mike is a well-known and highly respected sports photographer. In this presentation he will range widely over the genre talking about how to make best use of the tools of modern sports photography in the digital age. For more information visit www.ncps.org.uk

Poynton Civic Centre 7.30pm for an 8pm start

Weds 24 TO FRi 26 FeBRUARY Stags and Hens Willy Russell’s laugh out loud Liverpudlian comedy about a Stag night and a Hen do that end up in the same seedy nightclub. All the action takes place in the gent’s and ladies loos.

Don’t miss this hilarious play from the writer of Blood Brothers. Adv. Tickets £10/£8.50 Ticket Source 24Hr Box Office 0333 666 3366

The Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA 7.30pm

THURsdAY 25 FeBRUARYHazel Grove and District Probus Club. Informal Lunch.

New members are welcome, more information can be obtained from Graham Weaver 01625 878228

Brookdale Club, Bridge Lane, Bramhall 2pm

FRi 26 FeB – sAT 5 MARCHCarver Theatre presents ‘Busybody’ by Jack Popplewell. This hilarious play centres on Mrs Piper, a cleaning woman who finds a body in the office building she cleans. By the time the police arrive, there is no body and no evidence. This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. Tickets £9 (£8 concessions) available online www.carvertheatre.co.uk, by phone 0161 449 8363 or from Hollins of Marple. Season tickets also available.

Carver Theatre, Chadwick Street, Marple 7.45pm (Sat 27 2.30pm)

sATURdAY 27 FeBRUARYPoynton Ceilidhs – Pendle Hill Mob, caller Peter Bearon– traditional dancing to live music, experience not necessary! Dances are all explained by the callers and walked through before music starts playing. Bar till 11pm.Tickets £8 on the door, half price for under 16s (cash only). To reserve or purchase tickets in advance visit www.poyntonceilidh.co.uk

Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane, doors open 7.45pm for 8pm start

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CHURCHesNorbury Parish Church 0161 483 6325

Hazel Grove Methodist Church 0161 483 8969

St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church 0161 483 3476

Hazel Grove Baptist Church 0161 487 3708

St George’s Parish Church, Stockport 0161 480 2453

Short Street United Reformed Church 0161 285 5229

Parish Church of St Thomas, High Lane 01663 764519

Windlehurst Methodist Church 0161 285 1431

dOCTORsBeech House Medical Practice 0161 483 6222

Springfield Surgery 0161 426 5250

Haider Medical Centre 0161 426 9292

Dean Lane Medical 0161 426 9777

High Lane Medical Centre 01663 762222

HOsPiTALsStepping Hill Hospital 0161 483 1010

NHS Non-Emergency 111

LeisURe CenTReHazel Grove Leisure Centre 0161 456 3467

LiBRARiesHazel Grove Library 0161 217 6009

Stockport Central Reference Library 0845 644 4307

High Lane Library 0161 217 6009

LOCAL GOveRnMenTStockport MBC 0161 480 4949

TRAveLBus Information 0161 228 7811

Train Information 0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000

Stockport Care Scheme 0161 476 2812

POsT OFFiCesHazel Grove Post Office 0161 483 2332

Fiveways Parade Post Office 01625 872407

Peak Pharmacy Post Office 01663 766877

PHARMACiesPeak Pharmacy, High Lane 01663 762235

Scorah Chemists, Hazel Grove 01625 872267

sCHOOLsHazel Grove High School 0161 456 4888

Hazel Grove Primary & Infant School 0161 483 3699

Norbury Hall Primary School 0161 483 1786

Moorfield Junior & Infant School 0161 483 4521

St Peters R.C Primary School 0161 483 2431

Torkington Primary School 0161 483 2188

St Simons Catholic Primary 0161 483 9696

Brookside Primary School 01663 763943

High Lane Primary School 01663 762378

POLiCe (nOn-eMeRGenCY)Greater Manchester Police 101

Cheshire Police 101

UTiLiTiesElectricity – Power Loss 0800 195 4141

Gas – Emergency 0800 111 999

Water Mains 0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline 0845 988 1188

HeLPLinesAlcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555

Al-Anon 020 7403 0888

Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9800

Childline 0800 1111

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Directory Enquiries 118 500

National Dementia Helpline 0845 300 0336

RSPCA 0300 1234999

Samaritans 0845 7909090

The Wellspring, Stockport 0161 477 6344

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