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August - September 2010Inside

Bollington &Prestbury

Inside Bollington Aug-Sept 10 22/7/10 10:19 Page 2

All at Sea in Macclesfield 3

Community Noticeboard 4

Calling All Divas 10

Eating Out 13

National Gardens SchemeUpdate 14

Simply Books Book Club Choice 17

Building Hope 18

Walks in Cheshire 20

Manchester Gems 23

Sudoku 24

Just for Kids 25

Crossword 26

Inside Guide 28

Puzzle Solutions 30

Classified Index 31

Useful Numbers 32

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Our walk this issue is very close to home (forBollington readers anyway!) but we hope you’ll give ita try – it’s a very picturesque ramble and the viewsfrom the top of Kerridge Hill are magnificent.

Budding performers have a couple of opportunitiesright on your doorstep – Bollington Festival MusicTheatre is looking for young talent to get involved withits next show (page 4). Also check out how you couldget a performance opportunity at the same time asraising money for a good cause (page 18).

We hope you enjoy our new feature - ManchesterGems. This time we recommend a peaceful interlude atthe John Rylands Library for those who take shoppingtrips to Manchester.

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Dayof Pampering competition was Glenys Richards – anarticle about Glenys and her special day will feature inour October-November magazines. Lunch for two inthe Riverford Travelling Field Kitchen was won byDavid Hoyle.

Also, do let us know of any local events that you wouldlike to see in a future issue of Inside Bollington &Prestbury. We hope you enjoy the magazine, butwhatever you do, have fun!

Garth AspinallClaire HawkerCo-Editors


Macclesfield Town Hall in October might seeman unlikely place to find seahorses – but SueCrossfield’s ocean-inspired ceramics are set tobe a key attraction at Art Fair 2010, theregion’s premier affordable art fair.

After 30 years as a teacher inspiring others,Cheshire-based Sue is fast earning a reputationas an artist in her own right. At a recentexhibition in Exeter, her quirky seahorses soldout after just three days, and she has beenworking hard to keep up with orders fromacross the UK and further afield.

Sue’s work is inspired by her south coastchildhood, where she spent many happy hourssplashing in the sea, collecting shells anddipping into rock pools. She admits to stillbeing a compulsive beachcomber, hoardingcollections of pebbles, shells and seed heads

around the house. Her unique seahorses inshades of blue, white and turquoise evoke thisunderwater world. Other popular marine-themed ceramics include brightly coloured fishand paler sea urchin forms.

All Sue’s pieces start as flat sheets of clay thatshe cuts out and shapes before assembling intothe finished piece. “My working process is a bitlike dressmaking,” she explains, “but that’swhere the analogy ends!”

In addition to displaying at Art Fair 2010, Suehas a number of other prestigious venues linedup in the North West this autumn.

Art Fair 2010 will be held atMacclesfield Town Hall between 8 and16 October, exhibiting a stunning rangeof paintings, photography, sculptureand ceramics.

It is held in aid of East Cheshire Hospice andsupported by McCann. Entry is free andopening hours will be 10am – 5pm daily,except Sunday, with extended openings, until9pm, on Friday and Tuesday.

With 85 quality artists exhibiting across astunning range of paintings, photography,sculpture and ceramics, whatever your budget,whatever your taste, we are confident therewill be something for everyone in this excitingart event.

More details can be found atwww.theartofcaring.org.uk

All at Sea in Macclesfield

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Do You Love to Perform?Bollington Festival Music Theatre is a uniquegroup for 7-14 year olds. The Music Theatregives simple but effective staged performanceswhere all or most of the words are sung. Thereare no auditions to join, everyone gets afriendly welcome, and can take part in anexciting show, in costume, with live musicalaccompaniment. There’s no sitting around inthe dressing room waiting for a cue. Everyoneis on stage throughout and therefore fullyengaged in rehearsals and the performance.

Our 2010-2011 season – our 25th – has anAncient Greek theme. The Autumn showLabyrinth! is director Donald Judge’s latestmusical written especially for the group. Agroup of children playing at Bollington’s veryown Labyrinth on a cold winter’s day suddenlyfind themselves in a hot climate – and hotwater – as they’re transported to the originalLabyrinth in Crete, where they face itsterrifying inhabitant, the Minotaur. TheSpring show Divine Pursuits, by Sarah Dawsonand Cecilia McDowall, is a witty retelling of thestory of Odysseus.

We meet on Sunday afternoons from 2.30 to4.30pm starting on 12 September at BollingtonArts Centre. Initial sessions are free, with amodest subscription due only when membersdecide to commit themselves to the show. Aspart of Bollington Arts Centre, a registeredcharity, it is non profit making, and runentirely by volunteers.

If you’re eager to ‘tread the boards’ and braveenough to face danger and adventure inAncient Greece, why not come along?

For full details, ring 0161 427 2870, or visitwww.fun.to/bfmt

New Classroom for PottShrigley PupilsPupils, teachers, families and church recentlycelebrated the opening of Pott Shrigley Cof EPrimary School’s brand new outdoorclassroom. Pupils sang songs and recitedspecially written prayers for the officialopening of the recently completed building.

The Cedar wood classroom, which has beenbuilt from sustainable wood, compliments itsrural setting in the Peak National Park andenjoys enviable views through large FrenchWindows, over a stream and open farmland. Itwill be the new learning space for PottShrigley’s 4 - 7 year olds and their teacher MissVictoria Rippon.

“It’s a historic occasion,” said Mr. Phil Mellen,head teacher for Pott Shrigley Primary. “Themain school building is over 200 years old,and this is the first new building on this site inthat time.”

We hope it will be here to bless children formany years to come.” Ruth McGrath mother ofYear 1 pupil Jamie McGrath said, “The oldclassroom was quite cramped and stuffy, so Ican’t wait for Jamie and his sister to startlessons in the new classroom.”

Year 2 pupil Jasmine Mugridge described theoutdoor classroom, which has a deck anddisabled access, as “brilliant,” whilst classteacher Miss Rippon said it was “absolutelygorgeous.”

CommunityNoticeboard

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Now Europe's biggest music festival has beenand gone for another year, its founder, MichaelEavis, is building Britain's biggest privatelyowned solar farm. He is taking advantage ofthe Government's new, heavily subsidised‘Clean Energy’ scheme to install a solarphotovoltaic system on the roof of the "Mootel"– the barns that are home to the farm's herdwhile the festival is on.

Sunshine is never guaranteed at the festivalbut that has not deterred him from buildingthe enormous solar roof, which is expected todeliver enough electricity to power about 40houses. Thanks to the government’s feed-intariff, under which participants are paid apremium rate for the electricity they produce,Eavis expects to earn about £45,000 a yearfrom the system as well as reducing the farm’senergy bills.

The new feed-in tariffs, which all homeownerswill pay for through higher energy bills, are agreat offer for homeowners, farmers,businesses and landowners looking for a highinterest, long term and tax free investment.“We will benefit from this financially but whenit starts generating a profit, I will spend all thatmoney on more solar energy, so it will also be agood investment for the nation," says Eavis.

Closer to home local renewable energycompany iGen has seen huge interest in itssolar electric solutions from homeowners keento take advantage of the government’s feed intariff. “People are really taking notice of solarPV as a viable investment - the thought of aninvestment that returns around 10% a yearand reduces CO2 at the same time seems like ano brainer”.

Glastonbury Goes Green

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Situated alongside what’s often described asone of the prettiest parts of the Cheshirering canal route, The Weave OrientalCarpet & Tribal Interiors showroom hasfinally found the long awaited but perfectsetting to display its many thousands ofbeautiful Oriental Carpets and Tribalinterior furniture items.

With the new showroom now open TheWeave offers all the space customers needto leisurely enjoy the greatest selection ofquality Oriental carpets in the UK.

As clarified by the proprietors, theproduction of truly authentic Orientalcarpets varies greatly according to lifestyle,skill and availability of materials to theweaver. Ultimately the design of the carpetis a reflection of the weaver’s personality

and as such we should never see twoidentical pieces. It’s this important factorwhich explains why we see such a greatvariation in styles, sizes and qualities ofcarpet available. Price too is largely dictatedby this and explains why we see 5x3ft tribalrugs from around £70 to thousands for thebigger and more beautiful pieces. It’s thisvery diversity of the weaver’s ideas thatallows Oriental carpets to look fantastic inall types of settings, modern or traditional -it’s all about finding that perfect piece tosuit the right home.

Whether you’re looking for that spectacular,one-of-a-kind showpiece or smaller rug toadd a touch of cosy character to your homeyou’re likely to find that perfect piece at The Weave.

A Touch of The Orient

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In less than 18 months since its inception,Cheshire A Cappella has already earned itself awell-deserved reputation as being anentertaining and vibrant group of characterfulperformers. Comprised of all ages and frommany different backgrounds, our one big bondis we all love to sing and so often, we hear fromour audiences and from competition judges,that the energy and the fun we project areinfectious! Praise indeed!

We meet each Wednesday evening at 7.30pmat The Morley Club on the outskirts ofWilmslow. Correct breathing, physical posture,group dynamics, musical interpretation –these are just some of the techniques practisedthroughout the evening’s rehearsals and quiteapart from the pleasure we take in learningand performing newsongs, we’re all aware ofjust how fit we’rebecoming! What a way to increase fitnesslevels and general well-being.

The chorus performs atcorporate and charityevents, music festivalsand annual UK

Championships and we sing a growingrepertoire of hit numbers, both modern andtraditional, some choreographed and in theinimitable style of 4-part a cappella harmony.It’s hugely enjoyable.

Now boasting a membership level of over 50singers, Cheshire A Cappella is actively seekingnew women to join us in September. Do youlove to harmonise? Can you sing high? Or doyou prefer to sing low? If you can answer YESto any or all of these questions, then you’regoing to enjoy releasing your inner Diva withus! The FREE induction course on offer willgive you the opportunity to come along for 3weeks, not only to find out about the chorus,but also to learn a fabulous new song alongsideour existing membership.

It’s fair to say, you’ll want to stay on! CheshireA Cappella’s style is a totally fun and sociableway of singing so don’t miss out. Call us on07896 157411 or [email protected] or visitwww.cheshireacappella.org and register nowfor September’s course.

We’re waiting for you!

Calling All Divas!

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We were delighted to be offered the chance toreview the stylish 39 Steps restaurant in thepicturesque Styal village just three miles fromWilmslow. Under new ownership sinceSeptember 2006, 39 steps is run by owner JonRebecchi and offers a modern British finedining experience spiced up with just a hint ofthe Mediterranean.

The first thing that struck us was thecomfortable ambience - the interior issophisticated without being stuffy;contemporary with a warm feel. Therestaurant isn’t very large so at the start of theevening when only a couple of tables wereoccupied it still felt cosy and welcoming. Thestaff were friendly and attentive yetunobtrusive throughout the evening.

To start with we chose a goat’s cheese saladwith pea shoots, asparagus, toasted almondsand aged balsamic. The dish was moist, crispy,fresh and flavoursome with soft and fluffygoats cheese. The other starter, a trio of searedScottish scallops with sweet chilli jam, crèmefraiche & herb salad was delicate and perfectlyseasoned.

The main course lamb dish was simplydelicious – served pink as requested withcreamy fondant potato on a bed of fineratatouille. The succulent lamb blendedperfectly with the robust flavours of therosemary and red wine reduction.

The other main course was packed full offlavour, the confit leg of duck contrastingbeautifully with the more delicately flavouredbreast meat and accompaniments of broadbeans, potato rosti and cognac and cherry sauce.

The desserts were an absolute treat – a fluffysoufflé with the lovely sharp tang of rhubarband a creamy pool of custard underneath. Itsmelt delicious and tasted divine. The Orange& Grand Marnier Crème Brulee was also atriumph - a beautiful crunchy top, with silkycrème brulee and melt in the mouth butteryshortbread.

The presentation of all the courses wasexcellent – a feast for the eyes as well as thepalate! In conclusion and bearing in mind thatwe always endeavour to give a balancedaccount in our restaurant reviews experiences,we would have to give top marks for thisparticular experience. We would heartilyrecommend 39 Steps for a special occasion orjust a treat anytime. See sample menus andprices online at www.39stepsrestaurant.co.uk

As a special offer to Inside Magazines readersJon would like to offer the three-course tabled’hote menu with a glass of wine at thespecial price of £25 from Monday toThursday evenings before 8pm. This isavailable until the end of September* - justmention the offer when you book your table.

39 Steps RestaurantAltrincham Road, Styal, Cheshire SK9 4JE.

Tel: 01625 548144

*please note 39 Steps closes for three weeksfrom 9 August, reopening on 31 August.

Eating Out

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With so many great NGS gardens to visitthroughout Cheshire the school holidays willfly by. There are gardens with secret corners,others with fish ponds or weird plants. And thebest news is that almost all of them are free forkids! When autumn comes the full blaze ofsummer colour may be over but there's stilllots to enjoy. Start planning for next year - seehow even the smallest garden can be fun for allseasons.

73 Hilltop Avenue, Cheadle Hulme

1/6-acre plantswoman’s garden. Well stockedwith a wide range of sun-loving herbaceousplants, shrub and climbing roses, manyclematis varieties, pond and damp area, shade-loving woodland plants and small unusualtrees, in an originally designed, long narrowgarden.

Open: Sun 8 August 2pm-6pm

Hillside, Mobberley

A magnificent, tranquil garden, this 6 acre siteis home to a huge collection of rare birdsincluding 80 flamingos. Beautiful rare plants,mature trees and several queen palmssurround the various ponds and waterfalls.This delightful garden is also home to a rarecollection of bonsai trees.

Open: Sat 7 & Sun 8 August 11am-5pm

Lyme Park, Disley

17-acre garden retaining many originalfeatures from Tudor and Jacobean times. HighVictorian style bedding, Dutch garden,Gertrude Jekyll style herbaceous border,Edwardian rose garden, Wyatt orangery andmany other features. Also rare trees, lake,ravine garden, lawns, mixed borders and rareWyatt garden.

Open: Sun 8 August 11am-4.30pm

Newton Hall,Mobberley

Formal garden of 11/2 acres surroundinghistoric house (not open) lived in by GeorgeMallory, the Everest Mountaineer. Clipped boxparterres, yew hedges, herbaceous borders,exotic vegetable garden and immaculate lawns.

Open: Sun 22 August 2pm-5pm

39 Osborne Street, Bredbury

This dahliaholic's garden contains over 250dahlias in 150+ varieties, mostly of exhibitionstandard. Shapely lawns are surrounded bydeep flower beds that are crammed withdahlias of all shapes, sizes and colours, andcomplemented by climbers, soft perennialsand bedding plants. An absolute riot of earlyautumn colour.

Open: Sat 4 & Sun 5 September 1pm-5pm

35 Heyes Lane, Timperley, Altrincham

Small mature suburban garden 30' x 90' onsandy soil, maintained by a keen plantswomanmember of the Organic Movement. Improvedaccessibility with several changes to this yr-round garden; including tree haven for birdsand new plantings, trees; small pond;greenhouses; many kinds of fruit with a goodcollection of interesting and unusual plants. A true plantsperson’s garden with manyenvironmentally friendly features includingwildlife havens.

Open: Sun 5 September 2pm-5pm

For more information consult theNGS Cheshire & Wirral Gardensbrochure

or visit www.ngs.org.uk

National Gardens Scheme

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My first choice this month is A Gate at theStairs by Lorrie Moore. This is a brilliantcoming-of-age novel set in present dayAmerica and one of my favourite books so farthis year. When twenty year-old Tassie moves

to the college town of Troyto study, she finds work aspart-time nanny to aprofessional couple livingin the suburbs. She is soondrawn into their lives andthat of their newly adoptedtoddler – and before longall manner of

complications surface. By turns funny anddistressing, our book club found this is anabsorbing read - the writing is inventive andquirky and moves you along at a terrific pace.And there are some shocking twists which I forone did not see coming! It’s become a bit of acliché to describe a novel as ‘post 9/11’ but thisis a book which deals with current anxieties –family, race, religion, the environment – with alight touch and in ways we can all recognise inour own experience.

By way of contrast my second book The Birthof Venus by Sarah Dunant is an historicalnovel set in 16th century Florence. Alessandrais barely fifteen when her father engages ayoung painter from Northern Europe todecorate the family chapel in their Florentinepalazzo. The book follows Alessandra's dailylife closely, re-told as a memoir written by

Alessandra late in herlife. Her passion forpainting and learningserve her well for herself,but not in the face of herfamily who have designson her marriage to a richand powerful husband.Inevitably there aretensions and conflictswhich have to be resolved one way or another.Alessandra’s story is set against the turbulentbackdrop of political infighting in Florence andthe author’s detailed description of this is everybit as fascinating as our heroine’s plight. Aswith the very best of historical novels you getan understanding of events told through thelives of characters with whom you feelemotionally involved. If there’s one book totake with you to Tuscany (or your back garden)this summer this is it!

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Simply BooksBook Club Choice


Building HopeLocal mezzo soprano Bonnie Allaby has turnedher passion for singing into a uniqueopportunity to entertain by staging concerts topromote local talent. Bonnie, who lives andworks in Wilmslow, searches for local talentand stages concerts to give people the chanceto perform without cost or audition. Theconcerts raise money for Revive, a VisionMozambique project to build a Women’sRehabilitation Centre to rescue women whohave been forced into prostitution. Bonnie’sdream is to build centres such as this oneworldwide.

Bonnie is also the new voice of CanalsideRadio, delivering a chilled and witty start toSunday Mornings, covering musical ‘goings on’and a “Thought for the Day message”.102.8fm Canalside Radio at 8am.

Below is a list of events planned for later thisyear - if you are a budding performer why nottake this chance to showcase your talent at thesame time as raising money for this worthyproject? Some of the dates are still to beconfirmed but contact Bonnie now to see howyou could get involved.

A Taste of the Classics Prestbury or Alderley Edge 25 September

Choose to perform your favourite Aria, Lied,Mèlodie, orchestral piece or choral ensembleto provide a real showcase of fantastic music....a real celebration.

Solo / Duets / Trio / Quartet – Male or /and Female.

Orchestral Instruments – All families,performed in solo, duet, trio or group.

Choirs – All Forms including; Ensemble,Barbershop, Male Voice.

Big Swing Era with High TeaPoynton 16 or 17 October

Musicians: Do you fancy joining the band for

a one off electric show? – Or show off yourtalents as a soloist to get our toes tapping inthe 2nd half?

Dancers: Find your favourite song and openthe show with a bang.

Performers: Accompaniment can beprovided. Choose your favourite songs of theera and we’re away!

Pure Pop (and Hip Hop) Wilmslow Saturday 19 November

Pop music ranges from fun, funky to touchingand poignant. Can you rival Glee club? Canyou sing like Christina, Perform like JLS,Dance like Britney, Shake it like Beyonce orShakira, Play like Chris Martin, scat like JasonMraz or rap like Chipmunk?

Perform as a solo artist or as a group. Backingsingers and or backing dancers allowed.

Choreograph your favourite pop songs forSolo, Group or as Backing Dancers

Perform as a soloist or group or accompanysingers either as a soloist or part of a band.

Acoustic SessionsBollington Christian Life Church 10 December

Male and Female singers performing classicAcoustic Hits accompanied by their ownguitarist or pianist. This will be Nov/Dec timeso feel free to make a song Christmassy.

With a candlelit setting and cafe style layout -It’s a real opportunity to show what you’remade of, engage with the audience and give itall you’ve got.... from the chilled to the funky...just be yourself.

For more information about gettinginvolved, purchases and concert tickets visitwww.bonnieelizabeth.com.

For information on Vision Mozambiquewww.visionmozambique.org.uk

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Our walk this time starts in Bollington, andis a pleasant 4 mile circular route headingout in the direction of Rainow andreturning along the ridge of Kerridge Hill toWhite Nancy. The landscape is very lushand pleasant, mainly through gentle rollingpasture and pockets of woodland. Theclimb up to Kerridge Hill is steady, and theroute down to Bollington from the WhiteNancy is steep but it’s well worth it for themagnificent views from the top. Allow acouple of hours or more to enjoy this walkat a leisurely pace.

The walk starts at the top of Bollington’sLord Street. Kerbside car parking isavailable on both Church St and Lord St.

Just as Lord St turns sharply right, at thetop of a hill you will see Cow Lane headingoff to the left. Walk along here to a gate atthe far end. Go through the gate and youwill see two paths across the field. Followthe upper of the two paths going uphilluntil you reach a gate and cattle grid at thefar corner.

At this point, continue to the left along anopen track. Follow this track down to a laneat the bottom of the valley.

Turn to your right, then fork right in frontof a row of terraced cottages. Pause to havea look at the weir and pond to your left –this is a very pretty spot, the final remnantsof the former silk mill.

Go through the gate into Waulkmill Woodand follow the path until you emergethrough a metal swing gate onto a field.Continue along the lower part of two fieldsaiming for buildings on the far side. Keepon the path to a wooden gate then continuealong the track though a couple more fields.At one point the track forks, just after agate – keep to the lower path here. Whenyou reach a narrow wooden gate with afootpath sign, go through this onto anarrow track through trees emerging onto awalled track. At the end of this you willcome to the main road (Tower Hill).

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Turn right and walk along the pavement,passing the Rising Sun Inn and continuinguntil you reach Lidgetts Lane bending offsharply to the right. Walk up here andalmost immediately ahead, on a sharp lefthand bend you will see a gate with a largestone stile next to it. Go over this stile, pasta row of hawthorn trees on your right, andthrough another gate. Keep going straightahead along the track until it clearly forks(just after another gate). Ignore the lowerpath and follow the left hand one thatclimbs up the hill, through the trees. It is avery obvious path (don’t do what we didand turn off too early and scramble up theside of the hill – it’s hard work and there’sno way through at the top!)

This path climbs gradually up until youreach a metal swing gate with a yellowwaymarker sign. Go through this andcontinue along the track, passing throughseveral more gates following the ridge ofKerridge Hill. At one point you climb a stileover onto a path marked Gritstone Trail –just continue in the same direction passingtwo quarries on your left hand side untilyou reach the distinctive landmark,Bollington’s White Nancy.

Bollington is directly ahead of you, at thebottom of the hill. Follow the steep pathdown – in places it’s almost like stonesteps. When you reach a track at thebottom, cross straight over this (keepingahead rather than turning left or right) andyou will see a new-looking metal gate aheadof you. Go through this and continue tofollow the path down until you reach CowLane and Lord Street.

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You probably have mixed emotions aboutManchester. There will be things you love andthings you hate about the place. But how welldo you know this historic, world-famous city?If you only ever go there for the theatre or theshops, you’re in for a nice surprise. In this andfurther issues, we highlight a few places thatwe think are really worth a visit - and we beginwith The John Rylands Library. The Library islocated at 150 Deansgate in the heart ofManchester. It’s immediately adjacent to thenew Spinningfields complex and is just a fewmetres away from Kendals department store.

This library is part of the University ofManchester and contains one of the world’sfinest collections of rare books andmanuscripts. For researchers, it is animportant working academic library. For thecasual visitor, it is, at the very least, amagnificent building – a wonderful example ofGothic architecture, with an incrediblyinspiring interior. The main staircase leads upto the Historic Reading Room - one of thefinest reading rooms in the world - andprovides stunning views of the Entrance Hallbelow and the Lantern Gallery above.Downstairs from the Entrance Hall can befound the original Victorian toilets, unchangedsince 1900 and still in use today.

There is an Introductory Gallery where youcan find out how and when the Library wasbuilt and discover its fascinating history. Youcan learn about the lives of John andEnriqueta Rylands and the textile business onwhich their wealth was founded. In theActivities Gallery, the whole family can explorehow books and manuscripts were made in thepast and how some of the techniques are stillused today. The Spencer and Crawford Rooms,the Christie Gallery and Rylands Gallery allhave much to offer and there is a rollingprogramme of exhibitions.

Why you should visit.

• Great architecture, unique displays and aspecial atmosphere.

• Lovely food at the café (a good place to be ifyou’re not a culture vulture)

• A very tasteful gift shop• Really friendly staff in every department• Entrance is free

Special Events

There are various events and public lectures.For details Tel: 0161 306 0555 or visitwww.library.manchester.ac.uk

Opening times

Sunday and Monday 12 noon to 5pmTuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm

Manchester GemsThe John Rylands Library

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SudokuHow to play Sudoku

Fill in the grid so that each row,column and 3x3 box, containsthe numbers 1 through to 9 withno repetition.

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

Watch out! Sudoku is highlyaddictive.

Solution on page 30.

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JUST 4

Silly LimerickThere once was a fish called Marie,

Who fancied a swim in the sea.

She swam into deep water

But a great white shark caught her

And gobbled her up for his tea.

Tongue TwisterShe sells sea shells on the seashore.

The shells she sells are seashells I’m sure.

Seaside SilliesQ. Which fish can perform operations?A. A sturgeonQ. What’s the difference between a fish and a piano?A. You can’t tuna fish

KIDS

Can you find theseaside words inour word search?bucket crab ice cream

sand sea shells

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Across

1 Mass of rugby players (5)

3 Brick carrier (3)

5 To exist (2)

6 Hawaiian garland (3)

7 Margin (3)

9 By way of (3)

10 Notion (4)

11 Inflammatory skin disease (4)

12 Pig pen (3)

14 Also (3)

15 Spoiled (3)

18 Blame or responsibility (4)

19 Requires a scratch (4)

20 Defile (3)

21 Bag-like structure (3)

22 Employ (3)

23 In the manner indicated (2)

24 Peculiar (3)

25 Droll (5)

Down

1 A farewell (4-3)

2 Rustic (5)

3 Condition which may cause 19 across! (5)

4 Journal (5)

8 State of insanity (7)

13 Padded pot cover (3,4)

15 External (5)

16 A court or tribunal (5)

17 Embroidered edging (5)

Solution on page 30.

Quick Crossword


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Inside GuideA guide to selected events in the area during August & September

Tuesday 3 AugustNational Play Day Event. BollingtonRecreation Ground. Organised play sessionsfor children. 10am to 4pm. Details at www.happy-valley.org.uk

Saturday 7 AugustIngersley Court Summer Fair Ingersley Court Residential Home, Lowther St, Bollington 2pmAll proceeds to Residents’ Comfort FundTel: 01625 574233

Sunday 8 August Cemetery Heritage Trail – discover thehistories of some of our Victorian worthieswho rest in Macclesfield Cemetery.1pm to 3pm. Meet at the Cemetery Lodge,Prestbury Road, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504530

Sunday 15 AugustJoin Cheshire East Rangers for a 5 milecircular walk taking in Macclesfield Canaland Lyme Park with an hour’s free time inLyme Park for lunch. 10.30am to 2pm. Meet at Nelson Pit Visitor’s Centre, Higher Poynton. Tel: 01625 504528

Sunday 15 AugustGardeners’ Plant Fair 12 noon to 5pm Capesthorne Hall,Siddington, Macclesfield, SK11 9JYEnquiries Ruth Dinsdale Tel: 0161 366 6901

Tuesday 17 August (afternoon) Julia Donaldson (author of The Gruffalo) willbe signing her new book Cave Baby Contactus for details: 0161 439 [email protected]

Wednesday 18 AugustJoin Cheshire East Rangers for a circularwalk from Bollington’s Bridgend Centre.10.30am Meet at the Bridgend Centre. For more information Tel: 01625 576311

Saturday 4 SeptemberBollington & District Horticultural Society& Flower Club 45th Annual ShowBollington Civic Hall 2pm to 4.30 pmEveryone is welcome to come along andenter. Entries need to be registered by Wed 1 Sept. Tel: 572668 for more detailsEntry £1 Adults (50p conc. & children)

Saturday 4 September Jazz at the Arts CentreJohn Hallam Jazztet with Jeff Barnhart Bollington Arts Centre 8pmAdmission £8 Tel: 01625 574410

5 September - 3 October 3rdIn the Gallery at Bollington Arts CentreA Connection to Nature - paintings by Milly ChadbandOpen Sundays 2pm – 4pm and during other events

Wednesday 8 SeptemberJoin Cheshire East Rangers for a 4 milecircular walk along the River Bollin as itmeanders through Riverside Park &Prestbury. 10am to 1pm Meet at RiversidePark Ranger Centre, Beech Lane,Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504518

Sunday 12 SeptemberMajestic Mills – a short circular walk withCheshire East Rangers in partnership withBollington Discovery Centre to exploreBollington’s industrial heritage.10am to 1pmMeet at Bollington Discovery Centre.Information Tel 01625 504528

Wednesday 15 SeptemberJoin Cheshire East Rangers for a circularwalk from Bollington’s Bridgend Centre.10.30am Meet at the Bridgend Centre. For more information Tel: 01625 576311

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Saturday 18 September RSPB Help our Wildlife WorkshopCelebrate the re-opening of Tinker’s Cloughby making nest-boxes and a selection of birdfood to help the birds survive the winter.Bollington Arts Centre 10am to 12 noonAdmission FREESponsored by Bollington Initiative Trust

Saturday 18 September Cool Jazz with the Dan Whieldon Trio Dan Whieldon (Piano) Gavin Barras (Bass)and Marek Dorcik (Drums) will play jazzstandards from Gershwin & Cole Porterthrough to Victor Young and Rogers andHart. Bollington Arts Centre 8pmAdmission £8 Tickets: 01625 575287 or 575829

Sunday 19 September A short walk around Tegg’s Nose CountryPark with Cheshire East Rangers to look atthe variety of fruits that are found there at theend of summer. 10am to 12.30pm. Meet at Tegg’s Nose Langley Car Park. Tel: 01625 614279

Sunday 19 September'Sunday Evening Coffee Concert' with'Epiphany' Schumann Piano Quintetfeaturing pianist Steve Robbings PoyntonMethodist Church. 8.15pm concert (7.45pm coffee/cakes) - tickets £8, £5 (conc),under 18s freeTel: 01625 858802

Wednesday 22 September Sophie Hannah and Adele Geras – “writemother write daughter!”Mother and daughter authors Adele andSophie join us again for a wonderful eveningtalking about their writing 7pmSimply Books, Bramhall Tickets/detailsTel:0161 439 1436 or [email protected]

Sunday 26 SeptemberCome to West Park in Macclesfield and helpmini beasts by building them a new home forwinter. A practical craft event aimed atfamilies and young children. 1pm to 3pmWest Park, Macclesfield. Tel: 01625 504518


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Classified DirectoryANTIQUESMichelle Coppock 31

BICYCLE SHOPSBikes 11

BOOKSHOPSSimply Books 17

BUILDERSNAB Construction 6

Nolan Building & Roofing 16

BUILDING SUPPLIESBrick Market 16

CAR SALESHigh Lane Garage 19

CARPETS & FLOORINGCarpet Creations Inside Front

The Weave 9

CLEANINGDriveway Blitz 27

Safeclean 8

Wheelie Bin Cleaning 19

DECORATORSRichard Moran 22

DEMOLITION &EXCAVATIONCheshire Demolition 27

ELECTRICIANSMarc 1 Electrics 8

RS Electrical 29

ENERGYiGen 7

FABRICS & FURNISHINGSBubblitex 5

Kellico Interiors 22

GARAGE DOORSRegal Garage Doors 12

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Gardeners Plant Fairs 22

Thompsons 19

HAIR & BEAUTYHeaven Spa 15

HEALTH & FITNESSAlderley Pilates 11

Fitness 4 All 30

HOME INTERIORSKellico Interiors 22

JEWELLERSChristopher Evans Back Cover

JOINERYJames Grace StaircaseRenovations 5

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PEST CONTROLRoger Wilkson Services 6

PLASTERERSDave Beal 30

PLUMBING & HEATINGJon Kitchen 31

RESTAURANTSThe Ridge Restaurant 15

39 Steps 13

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SINGINGCheshire A Cappella 11

SKIP HIRECheshire Demolition 27

VETERINARY SURGEONSBollington Vet Centre 30

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Churches

Bollington Methodist Church 01625 426051

Bollington United Reformed Church 01625 572817

Bollington Christian Life Church 01625 578100

St Oswald’s Church 01625 573162

St Gregory’s RC Church 01625 572108

Prestbury Methodist Church 01625 424361

St Peters Church Prestbury 01625 827625

Chemist

I Rowlands & Co 01625 574401

The Village Pharmacy, Prestbury 01625 829216

Dentists

Bollington Dental Practice 01625 574609

Doctors

Bollington Medical Centre 01625 572481

Hospitals

Macclesfield Hospital 01625 421000

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Prestbury Medical Centre 01625 827319

Leisure Centre

Bollington Leisure Centre 01625 574774

Libraries

Bollington Library 01625 573058

Prestbury Library 01625 827501

Macclesfield Library 01625 374000

Police (non-emergency)

Police Station 01625 610000

Macclesfield Police 0845 458 0000

Community Action Team 0845 458 6371

Post Offices

West Bollington Post Office 01625 572378

Prestbury Post Office 01625 829164

Schools

St John’s Primary School 01625 572025

Bollington Cross Primary 01625 572138

Rainow Primary School 01625 572021

St Gregorys’ Catholic Primary 01625 572037

Dean Valley Community Primary 01625 572767

Tytherington High School 01625 610220

All Hallows Catholic High School 01625 426138

Beech Hall School 01625 422192

Little Griffins Nursery 01625 422192

Mottram St Andrew Primary 01625 829035

Prestbury C of E Primary 01625 828043

Bollinbrook Cof E Primary 01625 384071

Travel

Bus Information 01625 534850

Cheshire Traveline 0870 608 2608

Train Information 0845 748 4950

Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000

Utilities

Electricity – Power Loss 0800 195 4141

Gas – Emergency 0800 111 999

Water Mains 0845 746 2200

Environment Agency Floodline 0845 988 1188

Helplines

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555

Childline 0800 1111

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

RSPCA 0300 1234999

Samaritans 0845 7909090

Citizens Advice Bureau 01625 426303

Directory Enquiries 118 500

Other

Bollington Town Hall 01625 572985

Bridgend Centre 01625 576311

Bollington Arts Centre 01625 573863

CCC Highways 0845 111 0315

Bollington Veterinary Centre 01625 572999

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