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June - July 2008
Welcome to the June-July issue of
Inside Poynton
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If the sun continues to shine and you’re feeling
energetic, take a drive to Bollington and tackle our
walk. Or stay closer to home with a stroll through
Poynton Park. Do you like to dress up and dance?
If so, see May I Have the Pleasure…?
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Down Memory Lane article as well as an
interesting snippet about the Poynton Sports Club.
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Inside this issue
Down Memory Lane
Poynton Park
Stumped
Stig’Shop
Kate’s Column
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4
6
9
13
Midsummer Mingle
at Anson Museum
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Crossword
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Art Fair
The Book Group
Recommends
Sudoku
A Walk in the Countryside
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May I have the Pleasure?
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Juicy June
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Puzzle Solutions
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Classified Directory
& Index of Advertisers
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Alderley Edge Festival
Talking about Tomatoes
Inside Guide
Useful Numbers
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37
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Down Memory Lane
The Railway Children
Glyn Derbyshire loved trains as a child and
was given his first train set at the age of
five, mainly to spare his elder brother the
trauma of seeing his own being wrecked yet again. Thus began his long relationship
with railways which brought him to
Poynton and here 28 years on he is one of
Poynton’s most instantly recognized and
popular personalities.
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with Penny Buckley
After a year in a Stockport signal box in his
teens, he arrived at Poynton Station to
assist the Stationmaster, Albert Hall, two
years before his retirement. A keen
gardener, Albert’s hanging baskets and
titivation of the station had been rewarded
with the 1981 Best Kept Station
nomination. The new young Stationmaster
picked up the baton and threw his efforts
into constant improvement. It wasn’t long
before Glyn’s hard work, imagination and
resourcefulness - along with contributions
of artefacts from enthused passengers to
add to his own collection - transformed it
into a pristine and idealised model of its
former Edwardian self and secured it the
same title for the next five years.
Glyn’s next project was a little museum,
turning back the clock and converting the
neglected luggage room into a Victorian
Stationmaster’s office perfect in every
detail. Excited groups of children from
Prestbury and Poynton schools and
nurseries arrived and wondered at the
magic of this little time capsule. The
children’s gaze was always drawn to, and
fascinated by the blazing coal fire and
hearth, complete with a stuffed, if
somewhat moth-eaten cat: used to central
heating in their homes the open fire was as
alien and alarming to them as having a
bonfire indoors. From every school group
there would always be one voice asking,
“Has anyone ever been killed?”
Sadly, the museum itself has now become a
thing of the past; when British Rail decided
to leave it unmanned from 2 o’clock on
vandals soon smashed windows and
property and the magic spell was broken:
Glyn himself then lost heart.
Years ago the number of commuting
schoolchildren dwindled, but happily they
are now gradually increasing and Glyn finds
himself encountering new young faces on
the platform in the morning as the railway
children return.
As with all the best-kept old stations it has
its own resident ghost; when encountered
by both Stationmasters - and recognised
by Albert - it was rattling the locked
waiting-room doors as if frantically trying
to get out…
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Poynton Park
One beautiful morning in May I took a stroll
around Poynton Park with Ranger Peter
Dowse, to find out what changes, if any, are
afoot now Macclesfield Borough Council has
taken over responsibility for its upkeep.
And for those of you who enjoy the Park as it is
now, rest assured that the only changes taking
place are small ones that will enhance this 53
acre parkland.
‘I can’t believe how underused this area is’
comments Peter. ‘Weekdays, evenings,
weekends – whenever I come here I see a
handful of people at the most, maybe one
or two sitting on the benches or walking
dogs. It seems a lot of people don’t even
know it’s here!’
‘It’s a nice peaceful place for a walk or a picnic.
The pool itself is a great migrating ground for
birds to pick up insects – we spotted an osprey
a few weeks ago, probably heading for
Scotland. We’ve put a list on the board in the
car park on South Park Drive about wildlife
that has been seen and we’re planning to
enhance that with an information board about
what to look out for, species of trees – what’s
in the park and the pool and so on.’
Head Ranger Richard Doran said: ‘The value
in Poynton Park is as it is now – a rural open
space. We’re looking to retain that rural feel
which is why it has been put within the
remit of the Countryside Parks
and Ranger service – the
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same people who maintain Middlewood Way,
Nelson Pit, Jacksons Brickworks and so on.
The Borough is really pleased to be associated
with Poynton Park and everything it offers to
the residents of Poynton.’
New metal access gates from the car parks
and from South Park Drive are being
installed to make access easier for people
with prams and pushchairs whilst also
keeping the sheep in! Some tree work has
been done over the winter and several lime
trees will be planted to recreate the original
Lime Avenue – the wide path of lime trees
originally created by Lord Vernon.
Poynton Park is a fantastic
open space, just yards
away from one of the
busiest roads in the
north west. If the
good weather
continues, pack
up a picnic and
make the most
if it!
Stumped
A fascinating snapshot of the origins of
Poynton Cricket Club has recently come
to light in the form of an Accounts and
Minute book which pre-dates all existing
official records.
When a detailed history was produced to
celebrate the Centenary of Poynton Sports
club in 1995, the Minute book containing
information about the first few years of the
Club was buried amongst paperwork at a
firm of Chartered Accountants in Cheadle.
It was found during an office clearout in
1995 and was passed on to Ian Price, a local
artist and longstanding member of Poynton
Sports Club for safekeeping. Sadly, Ian died
in 2006 and the book was discovered
amongst his effects.
An early page in the Minute book itemises
property belonging to the club on 1 Jan
1879, together with a description of its
condition. This includes:
1 pair of pads
1 odd pad
1 pair wicket gloves
3 practice bats
pretty good
fair
not good
2 good and one a
little broken!
Donations from honorary members totalled
£5 10s 6d and member subscriptions
totalled £2 6s (2s 6d each for an annual
subscription!)
Purchases in 1879 included a Scoring book
and Laws of Cricket for 2s 10d, a Brush and
Lock for the Scoring Shed (3s) and a payment
to J Smith for Umpiring and Scoring
(presumably all year!) of £1 10s. Takings on
the gate totalled 10s for the year.
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The club recently unveiled a painting and
planted a tree at the Sports Club in tribute
to Ian Price who played a pivotal role in the
club and the community of Poynton. But it
looks like the very earliest Club officials
have been denied their right to a position
on the Club Honours Board – maybe this
can be rectified at the Club’s 150th
anniversary – if anyone can decide what
year that should be!
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Stig’Shop
By Helen Clark
Anyone who’s been living in
Poynton for any length of time is
likely to know Stig’Shop on Park
lane – the hairdresser for both men
and women though the
environment is distinctly male…
Stig and James go together like… Ant and
Dec. There is a natural and easy rapport
between the pair that highlights the years
they have known one another. James loves
cars and is the joker of the pair. A natural
performer – he recently tried out for XFactor though unfortunately didn’t make it
to a TV debut. Stig, on the other hand, is
more like the older brother (though in fact
a year younger.)
Best man at James’ wedding he keeps
James grounded though he has been known
himself to fall asleep after a few too
many!
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Though different in many ways Stig and
James share more in common than not.
Both staunch City supporters, their paths
first crossed while pupils at Poynton High.
James was the year above Stig (a nick-name
which has stayed with him since school.) As
teenagers they attended the Social Centre in
Poynton - a Friday night youth club on Park
Lane and admit to leaving school without a
qualification between them. But both boys
possessed strong personalities and a
determination to make something of their
lives.
Stig puts his business success down to
sheer hard work. “My Dad has always been
my greatest role model,” he says. “He was
the breadwinner in our family and always
worked hard to provide for us. I suppose
I’m old fashioned that way. I want to be
able to do the same for my wife and two
kids.” It was during a
careers interview
at school
that Stig
was
made
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aware that a job in hairdressing might be
the way forward. “At first my Dad wasn’t
particularly happy about the thought of me
going into hairdressing, but he got used to
the idea.” Stig also feels indebted to his
former boss, Nick, aka Yoda, from Park
Lane Hair Studio. “Both James and I have
worked for Nick in the past,” explains Stig.
“I can still go to him for advice. He’s been a
great support over the years.”
It was because Stig and James had both
chosen the same career path that they met
up once again on a training course. “We
were both on the same day-release YTS
programme,” remembers James.” We were
the only two males on the course so we
stuck together!”
A few years and salons later James set up
business with his mum in Bredbury. “The
salon was called Moira James. “I worked
there for seven years, cutting hair for both
ladies and gents.” Stig, on the other hand
decided to spend some time out in
Australia, having worked as a hairdresser
for almost ten years in and around
Poynton. It was soon after he returned
home that the pair met up once again.
“When I came back from Australia Dave
Marshall was wanting to sell his business,
Mr Jacks,” explains Stig. I worked
alongside Dave for a while before taking
it over five years ago and changing the
name to Stigs.” It was during another
chance meeting between Stig and James in
the Kingfisher pub in Poynton that he
offered James a job. The rest, as they say
is history…
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Stig’shop continues to attract a lot of
customers. Much of their success is down to
his good head for business. “I think that it’s
important to have regular staff meetings in
order to give everyone a chance to have
their say,” Stig explains. “I try to arrange
regular training courses for my staff as I
feel that it’s important to keep up with
current trends because styles and
techniques are changing all the time.”
The shop is the only one locally to sell
American Crew hair products for men and
their female equivalent, d-fi. “I wanted a
good quality product that would be sold
exclusive to our customers,” says Stig. “So I
got an assurance from the Rep that he
would only sell to us in the local area.”
But it is not just Stig and James that make
up the team.” Katy was already working at
Mr Jacks when I took over,” says Stig “So
naturally I kept her on.” There are also two
Saturday staff, Alice and Becky. “They’ve
proved to be great to have around during
our busy Saturday period.” In fact Stig is
on the look out for a part-time stylist
during the busy weekends. “Any
stylist wanting a bit of extra beer
money can contact me by phone,”
says Stig.
To overcome the waiting problem during
these busy weekend times Stig has brought
in his own resident magician – Jake
Barlow, who entertains the customers every
Saturday morning. “I’ve been cutting Jake’s
hair since he was four years old and now
he’s fourteen and a great guy to have
around.” Jake is now making quite a name
for himself locally as a talented entertainer.
“People have been so impressed by him
that they’ve been booking him for events,”
says Stig.
It seems that customer care is all important
to Stig and James. “We have a supply of
lollipops for restless kids,” says James “
And a stack of books, newspapers and
magazines for anyone waiting,” he adds. It
sounds like a great day out to me. In the
words of one of their customers “It’s
like going to a stag do every time I come
in here…”
Stigs open:
Tuesday-Friday 9.00am -6.00pm and
Saturday 7.00 am-2.30pm
(NB the afternoon must be kept free for
watching the football!)
You can phone Stig on 01625 859853
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Kate’s Column
Hello!
Ooh... my end of year exams are coming
up soon! Good luck everyone else who
has them!
Anyway… today I’m going to write about
charities. This might seem totally
random but at the moment, me and
some friends are working on a charity
performance we have been putting
together for ChildLine. It’s going to be a
small occasion held for friends and
family at the Hockley Centre in Poynton
– believe me – it’s a gorgeous venue!
We’re putting on a series of dances
showing all styles from ballet to break
dancing! Plus, my sister and two other of
her friends are singing some songs in it
– it’ll hopefully be a night to remember!
Lots of people take part in charity events
lots of the time for example my dad’s
taken part in the Manchester 10K run for
Marie Curie Cancer Research a few years
in a row and has now taken up the
Midsummer Challenge. In this he has a
day of constant walking in the Lake
District to raise money for Action Aid.
His target to gain is £500 and it’s going
well so far!
Next up, my sister’s always taking part in
various things including her most recent,
the 24 hour famine for World Vision! I
don’t know how she did it!
So, whilst having fun, lots of people are
raising money for people all over the
world! So be it running, cycling or a boy
wearing a tutu for a day – get out there
and raise some money for people in
need!
Kate
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Midsummer Mingle at the
Anson Engine Museum
Midsummer is a time of magic and
wonder-working. Following in this
tradition the Anson Engine Museum
in Poynton is planning a Midsummer
Mingle on Tuesday 24th June 2008
from 13:00 until 20:00 with a little
wonder-making of it’s own.
Everyone is invited along - particularly anyone
who has worked in the engineering/engine
manufacturing companies in the area, this will
make it a reunion as well as a great day out. A
special emphasis will be to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the manufacturing plant at
Hazel Grove where Mirrlees Bickerton and
Day opened the first diesel engine factory in
the world. There will be a display of Mirrlees
memorabilia over the years.
Peter Wood, one of the museum Volunteers
and ex Mirrlees Personnel Manager, has
agreed to co-ordinate and organise the day.
He explains “On Midsummer's Day, many
bonfires used to be burnt all over the country.
Our acknowledgement of this is to have a
barbeque commencing at 6pm which I think
will be the main social activity of the day.”
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Mirrlees No1 – 1st diesel engine ever built
in the UK and was also the 3rd ever built in
the world
Dieselmax JCB444 engine and model car –
fastest diesel engine in the world
Examples of clean diesel engines and the
use of biofuels
There is also a collection of Poynton Local
History items including the Collieries
Exhibition and a woodcraft/bodger’s shed.
There is certainly plenty to see and enjoy.
The normal museum entry fee of £4.50 will
apply but will include a hot dog for those
attending the barbeque.
It will be a great opportunity for colleagues
to get together and chat about the old days
and exchange anecdotes. Please tell your
friends and come and join us for our
Midsummer Mingle on Tuesday 24th June
from 13:00 until 20:00.
Albion Mill photo by Chris Allen
Peter also has Don Foden, Graham Wood and
Ian Summerfield (all ex Mirrlees men) roped
in as Volunteers at the museum and they too
will be on hand at the Mingle. Since
Midsummer last year the museum has made
several improvements including a new
generator house, a machine shop being driven
by belting powered by a small National engine
and a printing machine powered by a Furnival
engine made in Stockport. The Steam Section
at the museum has had many additions and
the restoration work on the large Stott Steam
Engine (that used to power Barton’s Mill at
Hazel Grove) is taking shape. It is hoped to
have this engine in steam for 2009.
Among the highlights and wonders at the
museum this year is the Diesel Story
Exhibition. It celebrates the invention and
development of an engine that has changed the
world we live in. From the beginning it has
excited and challenged the way we think about
power. Among its prize exhibits are:-
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Art Fair
October may seem a long time away, but
preparations are ramping up already for the
6th major ART FAIR in support of the East
Cheshire Hospice. Over 50 artists will be
exhibiting work-- watercolours, oils,
ceramics, sculpture and photography. And
the distinguished names include Geoffrey
Key, Bill Geldart and rising star, Dean
Entwistle, whose "Nightscape' is pictured
below-one to be collected. Now!
The exhibition, which will run from 10-18
October in Macclesfield Town Hall, will be
opened by new Mayor Thelma Jackson.
She says "This is a wonderful event which
for the past 10 years has brought the work
of a wide variety of notable and up and
coming professional artists to many artlovers. It has contributed enormously to
the valuable work of the East Cheshire
Hospice, and enriches the community in all
sorts of ways. I wholeheartedly support the
work it does. This event has been a most
impressive achievement over the 10 years it
has been running, and I look forward to
opening the 2008 Art Fair in October."
In addition to the art exhibition itself,
there will be a number of fringe events, in
Macclesfield and elsewhere, including a
special 'Meet the Artists Evening'.
More details in the coming months-but if
you fancy an evening of wine, canapes,
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good music and the opportunity to view and
purchase extraordinary art-all in support of
the Hospice-then visit
www.theartofcaring.org.uk for an up to date
list of artists, some examples of their work,
and dates and details of all the events.
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General Knowledge Crossword
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Across
1 Popular Roman Catholic devotion (6)
4 Backcountry skiing (3-5)
10 Chemical reaction which changes the
oxidation number of an atom (9)
11 Start of a musical note or sound (5)
12 Gaffer, duct or masking? (4)
13 Achieved by doing whatever you have to do
(idiom) (2,3,5)
15 To use capital punishment (7)
16 Common name for the insect order
'dermaptera' (6)
19 Classes of animal which can be divided
into two or more species (6)
21 Subatomic particle with no net electric
charge. (7)
23 Greatly pleasing (10)
25 Clause of a document, such as a bill or
charter (4)
27 Last letter of the Greek alphabet (5)
28 Piece of music combining several melodies
in counterpoint (9)
29 Latin term for left (8)
30 To rely on; especially for support or
maintenance (6)
Down
1 Items in extremely short supply (8)
2 Street slang for 'the other woman' (4,5)
3 Risqué (4)
5 The study of money and assets (7)
6 Album by Irish folk musician Christy
Moore (10)
7 Favoured Japanese cuisine (5)
8 First course or appetiser (6)
9 To flex the ankle, raising the heel off the
ground (6)
14 English rock band; sang 'Alright' (10)
17 Inflamed (9)
18 Creating the illusion of movement (8)
20 Desirable old item (7)
21 Excitable cell of the nervous system (6)
22 Arousing strong dislike or aversion (6)
24 To sleep late (3-2)
26 Strongly astringent purple-blue fruit (4)
Solution on page 48
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The Book Group
Recommends
When all the schoolteachers flee for the
safety of the mainland, the community's
only white man, a linen-suited eccentric
named Mr Watts, decides that exposure to
Great Expectations will do the kids some
good. He reassembles the class and
introduces them to the faraway world of
Pip, Magwitch and Miss Havisham, a
chapter a day. Very soon, the storytelling
sessions are added to by older relatives,
bidden by Mr Watts, to share their wisdom,
imparting cooking tips or local lore. But
soon the soldiers arrive, drawn by this
proclamation of a man they have never
heard of, a man named Pip they now
believe to be some sort of resistance leader,
and tragedy ensues.
This month we recommend two fables on
the power of reading to change lives.
The first Mister Pip, by Booker shortlisted
author Lloyd Jones, is a tale of survival and
storytelling during a bloody conflict in the
South Pacific. The conflict is the war that
raged in the early 1990s on Bougainville,
one of the Solomon Islands in Papua New
Guinea. The storytelling comes from 'the
greatest novel by the greatest English writer
of the 19th century' Charles Dickens. He is
the unlikely beacon for the children of the
tiny fishing village in which this short novel
takes place.
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The narrator is a young woman named
Matilda, 13 at the time and barely literate.
whose father had left for a better life in
“Townville” Australia some years
previously. Matilda sketches her village, its
exotic beauty and the fear that underlies it,
with disarmingly simple eloquence and
humor. She has since become distanced,
geographically and by education, from her
humble origins, represented by her
domineering, traditionalist mother whose
own idea of a good book is The Good Book.
Matilda's affinity to the socially mobile Pip
is quite clear, and her narrative reflects
upon other parallels that exist between the
two stories. Perhaps some of these
imaginative connections are overstated, but
we agreed with The Independents’
assessment “Rarely, can any novel have
combined charm, horror and uplift in quite
such superabundance”.
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Buckingham Palace kitchens and the
Queen, having calmed their yapping, feels
duty-bound to borrow a book. With the
help of Norman, who worked in the Palace
kitchens but is soon elevated upstairs to
position of page, she begins a journey that
encompasses autobiography, novels and
non-fiction. From the well-connected
Nancy Mitford and on to Proust, Henry
James and Mary Renault though not, unlike
her mother, Dick Francis.
What is it about the Queen that inspires
such deep affection in the British? In our
second book, Alan Bennett’s quirky new
novella, The Uncommon Reader, she is
canny, intelligent and - most subversive of
all - an increasingly avid reader who
becomes convinced of the transformative
power of literature.
Her discovery of books happens by chance:
the corgis discover the City of Westminster
mobile library parked outside the
Bennett's portrait of the Queen and her
many official duties, is not only extremely
funny, but also, we imagined, not far from
the truth. The Uncommon Reader is an
incredibly entertaining comic narrative, we
found ourselves reciting gems from its
pages and laughing again and again. But it
is also a serious manifesto for the potential
of reading to change lives, to broaden
horizons, to imagine oneself in others'
shoes, and to enable one - or should that be
One - to break out from the constraints of
upbringing, class and education and lead
the life you've always wanted. And, Bennett
ponders, who might need that more than
the Queen?
Sudoku
To solve, fill in the grid so that
every row, column and box
contains the numbers 1 through
9, with no repetition.
Solution on page 48
Beautifully presented, this little book is a
pleasure and a treasure both to read and to
own, and justifies the existence of our own
and all the other book groups and reading
circles. We loved it.
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A Walk in the Countryside
This circular walk around Bollington and
Kerridge includes a visit to White Nancy.
The path to Nancy is steep and the ‘Rally
Road’ can be slippery when wet. However
the view over the Cheshire Plain from the
Kerridge Ridge makes the climb well
worthwhile.
The walk starts at the Rangers office,
Adlington Road, Bollington. From the A523
follow signs into Bollington. After 2km the
road goes under the old railway viaduct.
After 75 m turn left at the Dog and
Partridge. Car park is 100m on left (Map
ref: SJ930781)
From the Rangers Office cross Adlington
Road and enter the Recreation Ground.
Continue along the path with a hedge to the
right and adjacent to the river. At the end of
the hedge and football pitches, turn right
and walk up the steps. Turn right through
the gates to the road. Cross the road and
turn left, then right through the hole in the
wall and walk up the steps. At the top turn
right onto the Macclesfield Canal towpath.
The Macclesfield Canal was one of the last
to be built. The route was laid out by
Thomas Telford and opened on 19
November 1831. The Macclesfield Courier
reported in 1831 that around 20,000
people watched the opening by a
procession of boats. Ladies were not
permitted on the boats because, the
Courier said, ‘of a very natural anxiety for
the preservation of their health which
might have been endangered by exposure
to the cold and damp atmosphere.’
1. Continue walking along the towpath,
under bridge 27 and past Adelphi Mill.
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2. As you reach Greens bridge (no.28), walk up
the steps on the right. Turn left over the bridge
and continue ahead passing the entrance to
Beehive Cottage and Bobbins Cottage in the
right, until reaching a main road.
3. Turn left, walk uphill. At the junction
with the Bulls Head pub, turn right and
walk up past Redway. Pass in front of the
Redway Tavern then turn left by the side of
the pub and up the footpath (signposted).
4. Walk over the cattle grid and turn
immediately right. Continue up the stone
steps and rough track to White Nancy and
the Gritstone Trail.
A member of the Gaskell family of Rainow
erected White Nancy between 1815 and
1818 to commemorate the Battle of
Waterloo. Originally it was fitted with an
access door and furniture for the family to
enjoy a picnic. Note the letters in the
paving stones showing compass directions.
Using the compass signs look southwest
and see the Jodrell Bank dish.
7. Turn right down the steps onto the
Middlewood Way. Turn left and continue
along the track. After crossing Grimshaw
Lane continue slightly uphill. Look back
and see the red brick on Clough Bank, this
was an engine shed for the railway.
8. About 230m (250 yards) before the next
bridge, notice the remains of Bollington
Station platform on your right.
Bollington Station was demolished in
December 1971 just over 101 years after its
opening. It had extensive warehousing and
shunting facilities.
9. Walk under the bridge and onto the wide
Bollington Viaduct. At the end of the
viaduct go through the gates, turn
immediately sharp right and walk down the
path to the bottom of the viaduct. Look
ahead and you are back at the Rangers
Office.
The details of this walk are reproduced with
the kind permission of Macclesfield
Borough Council. Ordnance Survey
Explorer 268. Crown Copyright AM61/08.
The Gritstone Trail, a 35 mile walk from
Disley to Kidsgrove runs past Nancy.
5. Passing White Nancy on your left walk
straight ahead. Pass through three metal
kissing gates and continue along the ridge.
Follow the dry stone wall as it turns right
and goes downhill with a row of cottages on
the left. Turn left by the Endon Quarry and
walk to the road. Turn right, walk about
450m (500yds) until reaching the sign for
the Macclesfield Stone Quarries, turn right
and walk down and under the bridge. You
are now following the tramway known as
‘Rally Road’.
6. At the bottom of the steps turn right and
then left following the footpath. Cross the
road and continue ahead along the Rally
Road. As you reach the gates marked
Private, turn left and through the gate.
Walk parallel to the stream on your left
until you reach the road (Clarke Lane).
Turn right, walk over the Macclesfield
Canal bridge and continue until you reach
the bridge over the Middlewood Way.
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May I Have
the Pleasure…?
Folk Festival in the North East. The display
team has a wide repertoire of dances, from the
mid 17th Century to the present day.
‘Country Dancing is rarely taught in schools
nowadays,’ remarks Norma ‘unlike many other
countries where children are taught their
national dance and turn out to festivals in
national costume as soon as they can walk.
England doesn’t even have a traditional
national costume so we performed in Festival
Costume suggested by The English Folk Dance
and Song Society.’
Since the TV adaptation of Pride & Prejudice
and other makeovers of Jane Austen novels
have hit our TV screens, English Country
Dancing has experienced a real revival.
Captivated by the romance of the period,
people are donning Regency costume and
flocking to Pride and Prejudice balls. And by
following in the footsteps of our 19th century
forebears they are in fact learning refined
versions of the very dances that were practised
in English villages up and down the country
for centuries.
Reg has been involved in English Country
Dancing for over 40 years as a member of
Adlington Folk Dance Club and its
associated performance team, Adlington
Folk Dancers. Reg first tried country
dancing when he was an apprentice at
British Aerospace in Woodford and a
colleague invited him to the Adlington Club
‘That’s where it all started for me’ explains Reg.
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‘Most of the members at that time were in
their twenties, like I was, and with a
reasonable mix of male and female members it
was a good place to socialise. I met my wife,
Norma, at a Saturday night dance and in 1964
we were married, then in 1967 there were 12
weddings involving people at the club!’
Norma partners Reg in The Adlington Folk
Dancers, who have danced all over Europe and
are regularly invited to display their skills at
events and competitions. At the beginning of
May they danced at a Georgian Festival in
Cockermouth; in July they will be at the
National Trust’s Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire
and in August at the Billingham International
Photo by Philip Rowe
Poynton resident Reg Battle was honoured
earlier this year to be invited to be the Dancing
Master for a Pride and Prejudice Ball in
Liverpool, in the magnificent surroundings of
St George’s Hall, Liverpool. The ball was one
of the many celebrations taking place in
Liverpool this year to mark the European City
of Culture.
The Display Team successfully applied for a
Lottery Grant in 1997 which enabled them to
acquire Regency costumes for a display at
Lyme Park, so now they are able to wear those
when they include Pride and Prejudice period
dances in the repertoire.
Reg is well known in the country dancing
circuit and often finds himself being invited to
be Dance Master at various events from Barn
Dances to Balls. ‘But I don’t want to be doing
that all the time any more. Norma and I like to
go to as many dances as possible to actually
dance together – we’ve been missionaries for a
long time. Now we just want to enjoy it!’
In April this year the Adlington Folk Dance
Club held its Annual Spring Ball at Poynton
Civic Hall, when the room was transformed to
the 1700s and members wore appropriate
period costume.
So if you thought English Country Dancing
wasn’t for you, think again – that’s how Norma
met her Mr Darcy – it might be where you
meet yours!
Adlington Folk Dance Club meets on
Wednesday evenings at Adlington Village
Hall. From 8 – 10pm. New members are
always welcome.
For more information, please call Reg on
01625 875309 or visit the website
www.adlingtonfolk.co.uk
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By Helen Clark
People travel from all over
Cheshire and beyond each
year to take part in The
Alderley Edge Festival, a
celebration of the wealth of
talent displayed by local
children and teenagers as well
as those from further afield.
The four-day event held in
May each year is a showcase of music, speech
and drama including a wide range of vocal,
instrumental and performance work. Now in
its 92nd year, the Alderley Festival continues
to go from strength to strength, with a 20%
increase in entries over the past three years.
Keith Lowe has been involved with the Festival
for the past four years and took up the post of
Chairman in 2007. ‘Every child has something
in them that is good,’ says Keith ‘and it is my
aim to encourage kids to get off the streets and
into something they can enjoy.’
The Festival is a registered Charity run entirely
by volunteers. ‘The Committee is responsible
for the safety and welfare of 1600 children over
the four days that the Festival is on,’ says Keith
‘and with over 130 different classes taking
place it is important that each area of
responsibility has someone allocated to it. But
in my mind we never have any problems – just
challenges!’
The Finale takes place on the final Saturday
evening of the Festival at The Festival Hall in
Alderley Edge. ‘The performers are made up of
winners from some of the music, speech and
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drama categories with
around 20 performing on the
night,’ says Keith. Amongst
the two hundred and twenty
guests are actor, Bill Roache
and his wife, Sara. Bill is one
of the Festival’s patrons and
presents the William Roache
Cup for the most outstanding
dramatic performance of the Festival. ‘As you
can imagine this evening event takes a lot of
last-minute planning. Not only do our
volunteers organise food and wine for
everyone, but we also have to put together a
programme of music and drama that enables a
wide age range of pupils to perform on the
night,’ says Keith. The evening is compered by
Anna Meadmore, committee member, music
teacher at Pownall School and talented singer
herself.
Keith is very grateful to the large number of
supporters who give both in terms of money
and time, particularly the Friends of the
Festival. These are supporters outside of the
committee who contribute financially to the
Festival. In return they are eligible for tickets
to all of the classes.
Great value is placed on contributions from
local business in and around the area.
‘Steinway & Sons have also come on board this
year,’ says Keith. ‘We have entered into a
partnership with them and they will be
supplying the pianos to all the venues during
the Festival.’ The Festival’s longest serving
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sponsors, The Emerson Foundation are a
greatly valued supporter. ‘Not only do they
give financial support but they supply us
with a ‘man with a van’ in order to
transport items such as staging, lighting,
fridges and advertising boards.’
But despite the undisputed success of the
Festival, Keith is keen to inspire even more
young people to get involved. ‘We want to
urge more State schools to come on board,
including more local primary schools. The
Festival encourages pupils to have the
confidence to stand in front of an audience
and perform and is a great opportunity for
all young people. One of the most
important classes is the Novices category as
this is open to competitors who are new to
the Festival and to those who haven’t won a
certificate in previous years.’
And those pupils who aspire to become
professional performers could be following
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in the footsteps of other young stars who
have been part of the Alderley Edge Festival
in the past. For instance, Chloe Twambley
who is performing in a musical version of
Cinderella at Disney in Paris and Laurence
Jeffcoate, from Ryley’s School in Alderley
who is currently appearing in the BBC’s I’d
Do Anything show, competing for a chance
to play Oliver in the new Cameron
Mackintosh West End production of Oliver.
‘Laurence brought the audience to their feet
at the Finale last year with his rendition of
Electricity,’ remembers Keith. ‘It was a
magical moment…’
The Festival organisers are always keen
to take on new volunteers. For anyone
interested in getting involved in The
Alderley Edge Festival 2009 go to:
www.alderleyedgefestival.com
or Tel. Keith on 01625 252055.
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Juicy June a great way to enjoy fruit & veg…
We all hope it’s going to be a flaming June,
when cool, soothing drinks are the order of
the day.
To get the best out of juices and to try
interesting combinations that you wouldn’t
find in a supermarket you need to buy a
juicer. There are two main types. The first
extracts the juice from the fruit and vegetable
fibres by masticating them; the second uses
centrifugal force. The first method is the most
efficient, retaining more nutrients, while the
latter is the most widely available and more
affordable.
Juices are digested and assimilated
immediately and begin to cleanse, refresh
and heal long before the same whole foods
can begin to work. Of course you will still
need to eat whole foods, to ensure an
adequate supply of fibre, but there are times
when an instant pick-me-up is required:
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When you’re detoxing;
To cool or warm you;
When you’re ill;
My favourite is the healthy combination of
apples, carrots, and celery with additions
such as lemon & ginger root, or radish,
parsley or watercress.
Juices, like salads, can provide us with the
nutrients that are often destroyed by cooking.
They are also a healthy alternative to fruit
flavoured drinks and squashes, which are
often low in real fruit and high in artificial
preservatives and sweeteners.
Let June be the month you buy a juicer.
Experiment, and include all the family.
Think how healthy you’ll be!
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ripe as possible
Peel all that are not organically grown
and always peel citrus, pineapple, kiwi,
papaya
Remove citrus seeds and peach pits, but
not melon and pear seeds
Drink the fresh juice as soon as possible
Rinse the juicer straight away after use
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rather than vegetable juices. The following
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Oranges, grapefruit, lemon, lime
Pineapple, papaya, mango
Pear, apple, ginger (warming)
Plums, peach, kiwi
Adding vegetables avoids a too-high sugar hit
and provides a wider range of nutrients.
Celery, cucumber, carrots, beetroots,
radishes, tomatoes, parsnips and even greens
such as spinach, watercress, cabbage and
parsley make tasty additions.
Apples combine particularly well with
vegetables and add sweetness to the flavour.
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Talking About Tomatoes
Q. What can be found in the garden
that is round, red and shiny?
A. Me, perspiring gently as
I dig over my vegetable patch.
You might have thought the answer was
going to be "a tomato". But tomatoes come
in many different colours and shapes. They
are like traffic lights, red, amber, and green.
There are yellow varieties, and even striped
ones. They come in different sizes too; little
cherry tomatoes that are small, round, and
usually sweet, and the tiny grape-sized ones
that I pick and eat on my way down from
the greenhouse. Then there are plumshaped tomatoes, and huge beefsteak
tomatoes.
The tomato has not always been eaten
and enjoyed. When it was first
introduced to Britain, it
was thought to be
by Ruth Howard
poisonous and unfit for eating and so was
grown only as an ornamental plant. There
was also some suspicion that the tomato
might be an aphrodisiac, and it was
shunned for that reason.
If you look in any gardening book, you find
there are many diseases and pests that can
afflict the poor tomato, with plants being
under siege from aphids to eelworm and
suffering diseases from Potato Blight to
Blossom End Rot. But please don't let that
put you off growing your own.
Tomatoes can be grown outdoors or
indoors and there are many varieties to
choose from. Vine tomatoes are grown up a
support such as a cane or string, because
they are tall whereas Bush tomatoes are
compact plants with side branches,
producing a full crop all at the same time.
You only get a few seeds for your money,
but you do not need many plants to provide
a good supply for the table. You could even
buy a few seedlings from the Garden Centre
and pot them on. Tomato plants
need watering; the
roots should be
always kept
moist but the
plants must
not become
waterlogged.
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A word of advice; I was excited to read an
advertisement selling the "new" plant, a
Tomtato. The advert said that tomatoes grew
on the top of the plant, potatoes under the
ground! Soon after, I read an old gardening
book, one so ancient that it did not have
coloured photographs, about this same plant.
The book said that this novelty plant was
worthless, since tomatoes and potatoes of
better quality could be obtained by growing
separate plants, and it said further, that the
authors would not recommend this "freak" to
their readers. The tomtato is not a very new
idea, then.
Some tomato varieties can be grown in
hanging baskets so they are both decorative
and useful. Even if you haven't got a garden,
you could grow a plant or two in a pot on a
patio or balcony.
You can tell why I like growing tomatoesapart from their delicious taste and smell,
they need no heavy digging! And they need
Summer Event
in Poynton
The Garden Safari this year will take
place on Saturday 26 July 2008 from
1pm to 5pm. This event has become
well-established on the Poynton social
calendar. It is a delightful way to spend
a summer afternoon, touring other
people's gardens, sharing horticultural
anecdotes and tips, socialising and
partaking of the odd cup of tea or three.
We have a considerable number of new
gardens for you to look as well as some
old favourites for you to revisit. The
event is also very successful in raising
funds for local charities. Last year over
£850 was raised for the East Cheshire
Hospice; this year's beneficiary will be
'Open Hands' in Poynton.
little preparation or cooking.
And home-grown tomatoes taste so much
better than supermarket varieties, because
their flavour can develop on the vine. And
even green, unripened tomatoes can be
used to make good chutney.
Tomatoes are so versatile. You can eat them
raw or cooked. Where would Pizza be
without tomatoes? Salads, soup, spaghetti?
Baked beans without tomato sauce?
Unthinkable!
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So if you love gardens, enjoy chatting to
people and want to gain an insight into
what grows well in the village, do come
along. Tickets, priced at £2, and
covering all nine gardens, will be for sale
at the Civic Hall from mid June
onwards.
For further details, please contact
David Jones on 873853 or
Sandra Sharpe on 877806.
To secure advertising space in the
next issue of Inside Poynton,
please book early.
Deadline to receive final artwork
for the August-September issue is
Friday 11 July.
Tel: 01625 879611 or email
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Poynton & Hazel Grove Round Table
Firstly a massive thank you to everyone who
supported Round Table events last year.
Thanks to the support of Poynton & Hazel
Grove residents we were able to make a
£10,000 donation to our headline charity,
Francis House. We are looking for more of the
same for this year and we are also committed
to supporting local causes such as the Deva
Park development and the First Responders.
However we are continually on the lookout for
other worthy causes, please give us a shout.
As you would expect from any well oiled,
dynamic organisation the new fiscal year has
seen some role changes within the Poynton &
Hazel Grove Round Table. The addition of
some enthusiastic recruits has seen the Round
Table maintain a sustained presence in nearly
all the pubs and curry houses in Poynton. The
backbone of any successful Round Table year
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is the programme events, typically held every
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. We have got
some excellent evenings in the pipeline over
the next few months - Slot Car Racing (ManSized Scalextric), Indoor five-a-side,
Macclesfield Beer Festival, Cricket Match
(watching not playing), Canoeing, Bike Ride
cum Pub Crawl – to name but a few.
To ensure that we kept our reputation as a well
oiled organisation the Macclesfield Beer
Festival, our last event, got a good turn out and
was again enjoyed by all. If any of this sounds
like your cup of tea and you are under 45 and
(fairly) active please visit the website
www.poyntonroundtable.co.uk, email
[email protected] or give Matt
a call (01625 261252) to find out more about
the Round Table and how you can get
involved.
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Poynton
Community
Challenge
Sunday 6 July
In support of
East Cheshire Hospice
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Activities for all ages
Entertainment by local groups and
performers
Community groups ‘showcase’
Mobile Climbing Wall
Fire Service equipment
Airplane cockpit
5km and 10km Trail Runs*
…plus much more!
In the grounds of Poynton High School
12 noon to 5pm (Limited parking).
Drinks and snacks available to purchase,
or why not bring a picnic!
* Pre-registration required for Trail
Runs by 15 June.
More information available at the
Information Desk at the Civic Centre,
Poynton (age restrictions apply).
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Saturday 7 June
A Walk along the Wildlife Corridor
A 5km easy walk along the footpaths of
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with Macc BC Rangers. Meet at Riverside
Park Ranger Centre, Macclesfield
10am to 12.30pm
Tel: 01625 504528
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Sunday 8 June
Open Garden at Adlington Hall in aid of
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2pm to 5pm. Adults £4.50, children free.
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Sunday 8 June
A stroll around Jackson’s Brickworks with
MBC Rangers looking at the flora and
fauna and habitat management techniques
used to promote wildlife.
10.30am to 12 noon
Meet at Jacksons’ Brickworks car park,
Pool House Road, Higher Poynton
Tel: 01625 504528
Wednesday 11 June
Take a walk around Poynton with MBC
Rangers to look at the beauty and history
of this once coal-mining area. 6-8km walk
through fields, byways and inclines.
10am to 1pm
Meet at Poynton Park Car park, South
Park Drive, Poynton
Tel: 01625 504518
Friday 13 June
Vernon Band in Concert
Hazel Grove Baptist Church - 7.30pm
Proceeds will be divided between the
Furniture Station at Hazel Grove Baptist
Church and the Wellspring Kitchen in
Stockport.
Friday 13 June
Open Air Shakespeare – A Midsummer
Night’s Dream
A picnic-style evening. Booking Essential.
Bramall Hall, Bramall Park, Stockport
Tel: 0161 485 3708
Saturday 14 June 2008
Hazel Grove and District Model
Railway Society
Open Day - 10am to 4pm
At Hazel Grove Methodist Church Hall
Wesley Street, Hazel Grove
Free entry to see the society at work.
Working layouts and work in progress.
See and discuss how this popular hobby
can be so rewarding.
Refreshments available.
Wednesday 18 June
Join MBC Rangers for a circular walk
taking in points of interest relating to the
varied wildlife and history of the area
10.30am. Meet at Bridgend Centre,
Palmerston St, Bollington
Tel: 01625 576311
Friday 20 June
A Presentation of Flowers by Val Seed.
Centre Point hall, Bramhall Methodist
Church
Tickets £5 available from Jean Beaumont
Tel: 0161 292 8111
All proceeds to Dogs for the Disabled
Saturday 21 June
Midsummer Magic at Staircase House,
Stockport.
Entertainment from musicians, historical
characters and some extra magic. An
impressive hog roast will provide
traditional medieval food. For all the
family. 11am to 4pm
Adults £3.95, children £2.95. Just drop in.
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Saturday 21 June
Brass & Beatles
Open Air Charity Concert organised by
Rotary.
Poynton Park, South Park Drive, Poynton
Tickets available from Mates DIY Centre,
Park Lane, Poynton
Sunday 22 June
10km walk with MBC Rangers taking in
Kerridge Ridge with its stunning views
and the scenic countryside of Rainow.
11am to 3pm
Meet at Church on Jackson Lane, Kerridge
Tel: 01625 504528
Tuesday 24 June
Midsummer Mingle at Anson Engine
Museum
A day to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the manufacturing plant at Hazel Grove
where Mirlees Bickerton and Day opened
the first diesel engine factory in the world.
1pm to 8pm £4.50
Tel: 01625 874426
Sunday 22 June
St George’s Singers present Bach’s Mass in
B Minor.
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tickets Tel: 0161 907 9000
Fri 27 & Sat 28 June
Open Day and Art Exhibition
This is the third exhibition that has been
held to show the work of talented local
artists and embroiderers. Some of their
work will be available to purchase.
Poynton Home Gardeners Club will be
present, selling plants, books and
garden equipment.
Refreshments will be available.
Friday 4pm to 10pm,
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Poynton Community Centre,
Park Lane, Poynton
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Sunday 6 July
Poynton Farmers' Market
25 stalls selling locally produced fine
foods. Including speciality breads, meats,
sausages, fresh vegetables, delicious baked
cakes and pies, together with delicatessen
produce and fine cheeses.
Poynton Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton.
9am to 1pm
Contact: Hugh or Christine Munro
01625 251 753
Saturday 19 July
The Maia Singers present Purely for
Pleasure – Choral Music and Words.
A Buxton Festival Fringe Event
Buxton Methodist Church, Market Square,
Buxton
7.30pm Tickets £8/£7 concessions
Tel: Linda Whitney 0161 430 3899
Friday 25 July
Mad about Moths
Over 400 species of moth live at Jackson’s
Brickworks. With the help of Macc BC
Rangers find out how beautiful they can
be. Unsuitable for younger children. Bring
a torch. 9.30pm to 11pm
Jackson’s Brickworks, Pool House Road,
Higher Poynton
Tel: 01625 504528
Saturday 26 July
Garden Safari around Poynton
1pm to 5pm
Tel: 01625 873853 or 01625 877806
Sat 26 and Sun 27 July
Chadkirk Festival Weekend
Live music, singing, dancing and historical
re-enactments as well as a variety of craft
and activity stalls to appeal to all ages. In
the beautiful setting of the restored 18th
century Chadkirk Chapel set in the heart
of Chadkirk Country Estate.
Chadkirk Chapel, Vale Road, Romiley
28 July to 29 August
Brass Rubbing at Bramall Hall. Suitable
for all the family.
1pm to 3pm excluding Sundays.
No booking required unless for a party
over 8 people.
Tel: 0161 485 3708
Sunday 20 July
Woodford Farmers' Market
30 stalls selling locally produced fine
foods. Including speciality breads, meats,
sausages, fresh vegetables, delicious baked
cakes and pies, together with delicatessen
produce and fine cheeses
Woodford Community Centre,
Chester Road, Woodford. 9am to 1pm
Contact: Hugh or Christine Munro
01625 251 753
Sunday 20 July
Middlewood Way Open Day
This friendly country fair has something
for everyone, young and old alike.
Entertainment throughout the day, craft
demonstrations, plants and herbs for sale,
circus skills, The Ranger storytelling and
the amazing birds of prey display.
11.30am to 4pm
Higher Poynton Station, Shrigley Road
North, Higher Poynton
Tel: 01625 504528
Sunday 20 July
Annual Summer Food Fayre at
Bramall Hall
Stalls around the house stocked with
delicious quality goods. £1 admission
Tel: 0161 485 3708
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BOOKSHOPS
Simply Books
0161 439 1436
47
43
22
BUILDERS
Coppice Construction
15
01625 873793 07764 766147
Mike’s Garden Services
0161 973 6909 07972 715487
COMPUTER SUPPLIES
Cartridge World
17
See ad for your nearest branch
Outdoor Living
50
01625 261525 07506 711264
Paula Jane Fletcher
39
01625 877751
5
51
Mike Knibb
01625 267422
24
07956 134900
CONSERVATORIES
Crystal Windows
01625 858800
Nab Construction
55
01625 562159 07976 240182
DECORATORS
Gary O’Reilly
07917 408524
Prime Builders
0161 482 4489
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
Ice Hot
0161 485 8388
Nolan Building & Roofing
11
01625 269264 07737 868274
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Brick Market
0161 439 6606
CAR MAINTENANCE
Bakestone Motors
01625 872807
44
3
46
Finesse Auto Bodies
48
0161 612 0818 07766 090043
CAR SALES & PURCHASE
High Lane Garage
01663 763355
CHILDCARE
Cheshire Kids Club
07774 723256
Kids Zone
0771 700 3322
21
13
21
CHILDRENS
ENTERTAINMENT
Uncle Chris Magic
& Puppet Show
0161 766 5446 07831 324269
CHIROPODY
Poynton Foot Clinic
01625 874578
CLEANING
Safeclean
0808 144 8178
49
42
CLUBS & ENTERTAINMENT
British Legion
16
01625 873120
54
COMPUTER & INTERNET
BRG Computer Services
15
01625 260202 07817 630362
Brookdale Club
46
0161 439 3181 01663 765596
55
In-house Paint & Decorate
0161 491 2663
DRIVEWAYS
Turn 2 Stone
08450 450669
DRIVING TUITION
Jeff’s Driving School
47
01625 877951 07932 122207
EDUCATION & TUITION
Poynton Tutorials
13
01625 858169 07917 830717
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Marc 1 Electrics
48
01625 878603
18
GARDEN DESIGN &
LANDSCAPING
Bennett Landscapes
12
0161 612 8919 07974 318691
Creative Garden
Solutions
0800 052 7772
38
GLASS & GLAZING
Amark Windows
01625 263397
HAIR & BEAUTY
The Cut
01625 859872
17
Inside Back
Greenacres Garden
Maintenance
01625 876370 07726 333026
A Wainwright
01625 877002
07812 378779
34
Greenfingers
01625 268437
39
07979 842309
Garden Maintenance
39
01625 874216 0161 483 9129
MUSIC SHOPS
H Wright Greaves
0161 929 6949
IRONING SERVICE
Chris H
01625 261284 07773 301649
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Mrs J Ainsworth
55
0161 439 1743
PLASTERERS
Adamson Plastering
01625 858535 07852140898
HOUSE CLEARANCE
Recollections
01625 859373
JOINERY
Great Moor Woodworkers
0161 483 7358
Salon 61
01625 850336
30
LAWNMOWERS &
GARDEN MACHINERY
Fletcher Stewart
0161 483 5542
HEALTH & FITNESS
Slimming World
01625 265618
30
MORTGAGE ADVISORS
Sturley Mortgages
01625 875115
Stig’Shop
01625 859853
Inside Front
GARAGE DOORS
Regal Garage Doors
0800 132166
New Start
07944 589236
LOCKSMITHS
Crimeguard Security
15
01625 871208 07860 397325
Herbalife
0161 483 6493
47
07961 440926
HOME FURNISHINGS
& INTERIORS
Carpet Creations
01625 859333
8
Shawn Traynor
25
0161 285 2682 07900 466223
HOME IMPROVEMENT
& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Andy Hazeldine
12
0161 483 6852 07958 571774
Claddagh Conversions
0800 195 1228
CRL
01625 874052
07734 013773
Flat Roof Company
01625 265174
GSI Property Services
01625 878526
7
36
34
MOBILE DISCO
Party Night Disco DJ
0161 439 9582 07974822007
CF Plastering Services
48
0161 456 9564 07764 946947
Park Lane Plastering
01625 879200 07833127066
PLUMBING
5 Star Plumbing
01625 879040 07881 504918
Alan Clark
01625 875223
Cheshire Heat
01625 872994
07832 139854
34
07812 332838
07836 703153
RESTAURANTS & PUBS
King’s Bar & Lounge
01625 874804
Viceroy Indian Restaurant
01625 573006
34
45
41
SOLICITORS/LEGAL
SERVICES
Manners Pimblett Back cover
01625 850888
TILING
Armston Tiling
46
01625 850583 07725 251931
WEDDING STATIONERY
Jane Louise Morris
01625 269428
www.confettikisses.co.uk
WINDOW CLEANING
David Ashbrook
07977 294943
47
MRS J. AINSWORTH M.C.S.P
Chartered Physiotherapist
0161 439 1743
535 Chester Rd
Woodford
Sports Injuries
Joint Problems etc.
45
46
50
Poynton Plastics
47
01625 411617 07930 490261
Poynton Roofing
49
01625 572660 07792 997534
Roofstyle
0800 077 8503
Lewis Light Machinery
01625 859739
50
PET SUPPLIES
Dogano 40
01625 873508 01625 870990
David Hanson
01625 875387
7
Gary O’Reilly
High Class Painter & Decorator
27 years experience
Interior and exterior
Locally based
07917 408524
55
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Poynton High School
01625 872299
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