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Cover photo: The Crown at Hawk Green, courtesy of Robinsons Brewery.

Issue 29 - January - February 2016

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ContentsThe Book Group Recommends 4

The Crown in Hawk Green 7

Avro Heritage Museum 8

In Touch 11

Howard Jones Ticket Competition 15

Crossword 16

The Walk 20

sudoku 22

Inside People 23

Just 4 Kids 25

Children’s Activities 26

65 Years Young 29

Canada By design 30

Inside Guide 33

Puzzle Solutions 36

Useful Numbers 37

Classified Index 38

Co-Editors

Garth Aspinall

Claire Hawker

As INSIDE Magazines approaches its tenth birthday in February 2016, we realise just how lucky we are to be a community magazine publisher. It has been a real privilege to be able to engage with so many lives, so many organisations and so many great local businesses. As a result of your contributions, many people, places, achievements, opinions, hopes and dreams have been mirrored in this magazine. Sometimes we look forward. Sometimes we look back. And at other times we just try to make sense of it all.

At the turn of the year, many will be looking forward and dreaming of a special holiday. Travel by Design always offers food for thought and explores Canada in this issue. The AVRO museum in Woodford will undoubtedly have everyone looking back, some in sheer wonder, others with a tearful eye. INSIDE People features Ambrose Smith whose values and commitment to education just have to be admired and are perhaps important clues to our making sense of it all.

Thank you for your support. Happy New Year.

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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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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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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CARVeR THeATRe FUnd RAisinG FOR MACMiLLAn nURses

After directing the hugely successful November play at the carver Theatre ‘Entertaining Angels’ at the Carver Theatre in Marple, the play’s director, John Stirling bravely ended the week’s run with a fund raising evening on the very next day. John, who was Assistant Director of Light entertainment at Granada and who wrote many sketches for Morecambe and Wise and many others gave a very entertaining one-man show with stories and anecdotes of his life in the theatre after starting as a child actor at the age of 10. This was a very warm evening, full of fun and was enjoyed by all who were there.

Carver’s Production Manager, Bernice Yates, said “we are so grateful to John for giving up his evening after such a hectic production to present such a delightful show.” At the end of the evening Carver Theatre was able to present Macmillan Nurses with a cheque for £750. As Becky Bainton of Macmillan Nurses said, “we are so grateful for John’s presentation at the Carver theatre, which was enjoyed by so many, and raised money to enable the nurses to carry out their essential work.”

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

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AN eminent historian is hoping to inspire new ways of telling the stories of people who lived and worked at Quarry Bank.

Hannah Barker, Professor of British History at the University of Manchester, is working with the National Trust as part of a massive project that will see new threads of the former cotton mill’s story unpicked and interpreted for visitors.

“I am starting by looking at how we present the Apprentice House to visitors and will then be looking at the new buildings that will be opening including the worker’s cottage, shop and the Greg’s House,” said Hannah, whose expertise is the Industrial Revolution.

One idea Hannah is investigating is telling more of the apprentices’ stories – possibly through an exploration of their humble possessions. It is known the children who worked at Quarry Bank Mill sometimes used their wages to buy clothes and one archive document shows a boy bought a watch. They kept their items in boxes under their beds and Hannah believes showing off the apprentices’ ‘material culture’ will be of interest to the thousands of children who visit Quarry Bank every year.

“I think it will give them a greater understanding of how lucky they are today,” she said.

As well as objects Hannah is exploring the possibility of recreating the sounds of the Apprentice House, which would have had dozens of children living in it at any one time.

Hannah, a former member of the North West committee of the Heritage Lottery Fund, is chair of Manchester Histories – a charity based at the University of Manchester which works to involve everyone in learning about history. Her research has included issues of gender and work in towns and the impact of industrialisation on women’s employment.

Eleanor Underhill, General Manager at Quarry Bank, said: “We are lucky to be working with someone of Hannah’s expertise and excited about what she can bring to the Quarry Bank project.

“People are already flocking to Quarry Bank in greater numbers than ever before and the incredible plans we have for the next few years are sure to inspire and educate our visitors even more.”

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

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.

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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

CHRisTMAs CRACkeR GOes wiTH A BAnG!

Bredbury’s newest community venue played host to a very special visitor at the weekend as Santa came to Stockport. The free Kids’ Christmas Cracker event took place at the Bredbury Hub in December with games, face-painting, biscuit decorating and a flying visit from Santa Claus himself!

Local volunteer and committee member Jean Byers said: “Since opening, the Hub has made a real difference to the local area and it’s great to see so many young people enjoying themselves and making new friends.”

Opened by Mossbank Homes early last year, The Hub is run by the local community for the community, with attendees coming mainly from Bredbury, Marple and Romiley. As well as being available for external hire, The Hub hosts events for all ages including coffee mornings, arts and crafts sessions, free access to computers and the internet, bake and take and much, much more.

To find out the latest about what’s on at The Hub, see www.facebook.com/TheHubBredbury or follow the Hub on Twitter @BredburyHub

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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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

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

Founded in 2012 by Mick Bennett and Sue Scully, Uniquely Chic Furniture transforms ‘pre-loved’ items of furniture, mainly quality pine and oak, into wonderful hand-painted statement pieces. We can paint furniture purchased from us, or indeed your own pieces. This service also includes painting and transforming your kitchen cupboards for a completely new look.

If you select a piece of furniture for painting, you pick the colour and finish, for example block colour, distressed, or shabby chic (which is very much in vogue). A change of knobs or handles

can really add to the piece, and these finishes can give a really great magazine look.

Not only will you find a superb range of quality furniture on show, but a fascinating collection of mirrors, lamps, cushions, crystal chandeliers, and home accessories. We have also opened a fantastic art gallery in conjunction with Artstop Studio and Gallery.

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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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Things to do with pre-school kids

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

MondayThe Monday Make & Play at St. Sebastian’s 9.15-10.45am Term time only. St Sebastian’s Nursery, United Reformed Church, Hollins Lane. Games, toys, dressing up and singing time, plus a dedicated craft activity that is suitable for babies to children aged 5 and their parents. The cost is £2 per family, includes craft materials, coffee, tea and toast, children’s drinks and snacks.

High Lane Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30amTerm time only. High Lane Village Hall.

Contact Sarah on 01625 268301 for more information.

St Paul’s Toddler Group 1.15-2.45pmTerm time only. St Paul’s Church, Compstall Brow. £1.30 for one child and adult, £1.50 for two children or more, with tea, juice and biscuits included. Contact Lisa on 0161 427 7829 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

Coffee Break Toddler Group 9.15-11.15amTerm time only. Marple Independent Evangelical Church, Queen St. Lots of toys, sing-songs and ‘Thought for the Day’, followed by refreshments for children and adults. £1.50 per adult. Text Alexandra on 07521094282 or email aehall@hotmail.co.uk

Little Monkeys Club 9.30-10.30am & 10.30-11.30amTerm time only. Brabyns Recreation Centre, Marple Bridge. Increase your child’s confidence, co-ordination and fitness through a fun variety of climbing equipment, soft play, shapes, music & movement for children age walking to 5 years. £4.50 per session. Call Karen 07986 182884 or visit www.karenbrook.co.uk/little-monkeys

Toddler Group 9.30-11amTerm time only. Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane. £2 per family, please contact Anne on 0161 449 9088.

Little Stars 9.45-10.45amTerm time only. Brabyns Preparatory School, Arkwright Rd. Just turn up on the day for an engaging and friendly environment for children from new born to 3½ years and parents. £1.50 per session. Call the school office on 0161 427 2395 or email littlestars@brabynsprepschool.co.uk for more info.

Story Time 2-2.30pmTerm time only. Marple Library, Memorial Park. Contact 0161 217 6009.

wednesdayBaby & Toddler Group 9.15-11amTerm 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.

Playaway Mum & Toddler Group 1.15-3pmTerm time only. All Saints Church, Church Lane Marple. Friendly, welcoming environment for children and adults. Toys, craft table, sing-song and refreshments. £1.50 per adult. For more info email Sarah at office@allsaintsmarple.co.uk

ThursdayCraft Table Toddler Group 10-11.30amTerm time only. Mellor Parish Centre, Church Rd. Supervised craft table, toys, sing-song and refreshments. £2 per adult. Contact the Parish Centre 0161 484 5079.

FridayLittle Stars 9-10.30amTerm time only. Brabyns Preparatory School, Arkwright Rd. Just turn up on the day for an engaging and friendly environment for children from new born to 3 ½ years and parents. £1.50 per session. Call the school office on 0161 427 2395 or email littlestars@brabynsprepschool.co.uk for more info.

Marple & District Twins/Multiples Club 10-11.30amMellor Parish Centre. On the 4th Friday of the month all year. Siblings are welcome. £2.50 per family. Contact marpletwins@yahoo.com

sundayLittle Fishes 9.30-10amRidge Methodist Church, Marple. Every 2nd Sunday of the month all year. Bible stories, activities and songs, with juice and cake afterwards.

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

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

wednesdAY 6 JAnUARYMarple Naturalists - A Natural History of Climate, John Rodway. Membership fees are £30 per annum, or £4 per visit (free for under children under 16). For further information contact Lynne Shuttleworth (0161 427 2346) or Derek Clifford (0161 427 4611)

United Reformed Church (left side entrance), Hibbert Lane 8pm

THURsdAY 7 JAnUARYLudworth and Mellor Women’s Institute Monthly Meeting.

Why not join us at our January meeting for a talk by Kate Dibble on “Mrs. Gaskell – the World’s First Multi-Tasker”. Kate is a Manchester tour guide and an enthusiast for Mrs. Gaskell – minister’s wife, mother, housekeeper, critic and an author too! New members and visitors are always welcome.

Women’s Institute Hall, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, 2pm for a 2.15pm start

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

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 JAnUARYMarple Local History Society - Judith Wilshaw on Compstall Retrospective.

Meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of a month (unless otherwise stated), Subscriptions £10 payable at the first meeting of the season. Visitors £3 per meeting.

Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane 7.45pm

MOndAY 18 JAnUARYFriends of Mellor Parish Centre present a talk ‘Bramall Hall : the Future’ by Alison Farthing, project manager of the Hall’s lottery bid. As Bramall Hall undergoes its £2.2 million facelift, here is a chance to find out what is being done to restore this magnificent building. Tickets £5 from Angela Stead 0161 427 3571 or Mellor Parish Centre 0161 484 5079.

Mellor Parish Centre 8pm

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 JAnUARY“An Evening with Ross McKelvey” award-winning Northern Ireland photographer. 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

THURsdAY 21 JAnUARYA warm welcome awaits you at the next meeting of Moor End/Mellor WI. The speaker will be Mrs. Chris Belton who will be talking about ‘Grandmas’ Toys. We meet at 7.45pm at Mellor Parish Centre, Church Road, Mellor, SK6 5LX.

Any queries, contact Liz Kidston on 0161 427 7275.

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 30 JAnUARYFriends of Mellor Parish Centre present ‘Sweet & Lowe’ an evening of song with Tom and Jennifer Lowe, taking time out from their busy musical careers in the USA and Germany. The concert will also feature John Wilson at the piano and Mellor Community Choir, conducted by Mary Hoult, and in fine voice following their singing in the CRUK’s ‘Festival of Voices and Brass’ in the Royal Albert Hall in November. Tickets are £12.50 including refreshments. Call Angela Stead 0161 427 3571 or Mellor Parish Centre 0161 484 5079.

Mellor Parish Church 7.30pm

MOndAY 1 FeBRUARYPeter Cunningham Memorial Concert Halle Meets Chethams: Next Generation. Programme to include: Ibert Trois pieces breve for wind quartet; Arnold Sea Shanties; Spohr Selection from Six German Lieder for Soprano, Clarinet and piano.

Tickets £11 (Concessions £10) from; Well Chemists, Marple 0161 427 2517 Key Holidays,Romiley 0161 494 5881. Harmony Decor,0161 427 3415 in aid of Halle Education.

Mellor Parish Centre 7.30pm

wednesdAY 3 FeBRUARYMarple Naturalists -Birds of Florida, Dennis Atherton. Membership fees are £30 per annum, or £4 per visit (free for under children under 16). For further information contact Lynne Shuttleworth (0161 427 2346) or Derek Clifford (0161 427 4611)

United Reformed Church (left side entrance), Hibbert Lane 8pm

THURsdAY 4 FeBRUARYLudworth and Mellor Women’s Institute Monthly Meeting.Why not join us at our February meeting for a talk by Kevin Dranfield on “Stockport’s Great War Experience”. Kevin is a local historian who is returning by popular demand with his latest talk. New members and visitors are always welcome

Women’s Institute Hall, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, 2pm for a 2.15pm start

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 and 3pm

MOndAY 15 FeBRUARYMarple Local History Society Mike Nevell on Housing in 19th Century Manchester

Meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of a month (unless otherwise stated), Subscriptions £10 payable at the first meeting of the season.

Visitors £3 per meeting

Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane 7.45pm

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inside guideMOndAY 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

THURsdAY 18 FeBRUARYMoor End/Mellor WI warmly invites you to join them to hear a talk by Mr. Sid Richards on ‘Music in Hospitals.’ Further information from Liz Kidston 0161-427-7275

Mellor Parish Centre, Church Road, Mellor, SK6 5LX 7.45pm

THURsdAY 18 FeBRUARY Wilmslow Guild Natural History Society is holding an illustrated talk on ‘Summer & Autumn at Pikelow Farm’, a farm at Marton, managed with wildlife at the top of its priority list, by David Taylor. Visitors are welcome (£4).

Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow. 7:45pm

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

sATURdAY 20 FeBRUARYFriends of Mellor Parish Centre host a Fun Quiz and Hot-Pot Supper. Bar available throughout the evening. Tickets are £10 available to Friends 11 January and to the public 19 January. Tickets from Angela Stead 0161 427 3571 or the Parish Centre 0161 484 5079. Mellor Parish Centre 7.30pm

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

FRi 26 FeB – sAT 5 MARCHCarver Theatre presents ‘Busybody’ by Jack Popplewell. This hilarious play centres on Mrs Piper, a cleaning lady who finds a body in the office building she cleans. By the time the police arrive, there is no body and no evidence. This 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 Feb 2.30pm)

wednesdAY 2 MARCHMarple Naturalists AGM & Members’ Talks. Membership fees are £30 per annum, or £4 per visit (free for under children under 16). For further information contact Lynne Shuttleworth (0161 427 2346) or Derek Clifford (0161 427 4611) United Reformed Church (left side entrance), Hibbert Lane, 8pm

THURsdAY 3 MARCHLudworth and Mellor Women’s Institute Monthly Meeting. Why not join us at our March meeting for a talk by Anne Beswick on “Gardening for Wildlife”. Anne is an experienced garden designer and local tour guide. Her expertise will help us to make our gardens more wildlife friendly. New members and visitors are always welcome

Women’s Institute Hall, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge, 2pm for a 2.15pm start

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CHURCHes

All Saints C of E , Marple 0161 427 2378

Holy Spirit RC, Marple 0161 427 4922

Jubilee Methodist Church 0161 427 2509

Marple Methodist Church 0161 427 2509

The Ridge Methodist Church 0161 427 2509

Marple Independent Evangelical Church 0161 427 1770

St Mary’s RC Church, Marple Bridge 0161 427 2408

Church of St Martin’s, Brabyns Brow 0161 427 2736

St Pauls Church, Compstall 0161 427 1259

St Thomas C of E, Mellor 0161 484 5079

Marple, Marple Bridge & New Mills URC 0161 449 5370

Marple Quaker Meeting 0161 427 7782

dOCTORs

Marple Bridge Surgery 0161 427 2049

Marple Medical Practice 0161 426 5375

Marple Cottage Surgery 0161 426 0011

HOsPiTALs

Stepping Hill Hospital 0161 483 1010

NHS Non-Emergency 111

LiBRARies

Marple Library 0161 217 6009

Stockport Central Reference Library 0845 644 4307

POsT OFFiCes

Marple Post Office 0161 427 2012

Marple Bridge Post Office 0161 427 2046

Marple Sorting Office 0161 427 6264

LOCAL GOVeRnMenTStockport MBC 0161 480 4949

sCHOOLs

All Saints Primary School, Marple 0161 427 3008

Brabyns Preparatory School 0161 427 2395

Cheadle & Marple 6th Form College 0161 484 6600

Ludworth Primary School, Marple Bridge 0161 427 1446

Marple Hall School 0161 427 7966

Mellor Primary School 0161 427 1052

Rose Hill Primary School 0161 427 9168

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School 0161 427 7498

UTiLiTies

Electricity – Power Loss 0800 195 4141

Gas – Emergency 0800 111 999

Water – Faults, United Utilities 0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline 0845 988 1188

TRAVeL

Bus Information 0161 228 7811

Train Information 0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000

HeLPLines

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555

Al-Anon 020 7403 0888

Childline 0800 1111

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

RSPCA 0300 1234999

Samaritans 0845 7909090

Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9800

Directory Enquiries 118 500

The Wellspring, Stockport 0161 477 6344

PHARMACies

The Co-Operative Pharmacy, Stockport Road 0161 427 6668

Boots Pharmacy, Market Street 0161 427 2033

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BATHROOMsBathroom Design 38

BUiLdeRsWhitehall Builders Ltd 21

BUiLdinG sOCieTiesVernon Building Society 28

CHiLdCAReBrabyns Preparatory School Nursery 10

Nurture Nursery 27

CHiROPOdYArchways Podiatry & Chiropody 32

COMPUTeR & inTeRneTPC Pal 31

deCORATORsAndy Pritchard 24

dRAinAGePure Clean Drainage Solutions 14

eLeCTRiCiAnsTBG Inspection Services 35

esTATe AGenTsEdward Mellor 18

FinAnCiAL AdVisORs Principle Investment Management Inside Front

FiRePLACesHome Fires & Fuels 24

FUneRAL diReCTORsMalcolm Shaw & Son Ltd 21

FURniTUReTotal Wood Finishing 9

Uniquely Chic Furniture 19

GARAGe dOORsCarrington Doors 36

GOLF CLUBsHazel Grove Golf Club 22

JOineRYEvolve Joinery 24

Provart Joinery 32

kiTCHensMatt Finish 32

Total Wood Finishing 9

LAwnsPure Clean Drainage Solutions 14

LOCksMiTHsSurelocks 6

LOFT LAddeRsMore Than Loft Ladders 9

OPTiCiAnsRoger Fisher Opticians 6

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PHYsiOTHeRAPYMarple Physio 17

PLUMBinG & HeATinGMartin Quinn 37

PUBs & ResTAURAnTs The Crown 7

ROOFinGAbstract Roofing Services 36

seCURiTYSurelocks 6

sOLiCiTORsWhiting & Mason Back Cover

TRee seRViCesTree Station 15

weddinG VenUesAdlington Hall & Gardens 10

windOw & COnseRVATORY RePAiRsThe Window Repair Centre Inside Back

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