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Homeare theheroes!MACCLESFIELD turned outin force to welcome home itslocal heroes.The 1st Battalion The MercianRegiment (Cheshire) marked itsreturn from Afghanistan with ahomecoming parade through thetown.The regiment, known as TheCheshires, has a large number oflocal recruits. They marched in thetown centre on a route that includeda salute at the town hall.The parade was one of a numbertaking place across CheshireEast to mark the homecoming.The regiment has just returnedfrom active service on the frontlinein Helmand Province.The Cheshires - whose motto is‘Stand firm, strike hard’ - sufferedone fatality during its six-monthtour of duty.Councillor Dorothy Flude,Mayor of Cheshire East, said: “Weare extremely proud to be welcominghome the Mercian Regimentafter their tour of duty inAfghanistan.”Major Eddie Pickering, theassistant regimental secretary,said: “We are delighted to havebeen welcomed back to parade,especially after being granted thefreedom of the borough in 2010.“The Mercian Regiment is veryproud of the links that we holdwith Cheshire East Council andwe are also very grateful for theircontinued support.”CATWALK KIDS RAISECASH FOR THE CHRISTIEFASHION-CONSCIOUS childrenat Macclesfield’s King’sSchool’s efforts on the catwalkare helping build theworld’s leading treatmentcentre for youngsters withcancer.Christie Hospital’s MacclesfieldAppeals’ Coordinator VickyBissett visited the school to tellthem how their fundraising ismaking a difference.Two of the show organisers,Jack Sadler and Rhea Bowers,handed over a cheque for£3766.64, which will go to theSouth Manchester hospital's£10million appeal to build anew, fully integrated treatmentcentre for teenagers and youngadults.Vicky said: “The ChristieCharity is hoping to raise justover £10million to build a newintegrated treatment centre toreplace our existing young oncologyunit.“Our overall aim is to bringtogether treatment, researchand education with the vision ofbecoming a world leading youngoncology unit for those up to theage of 24.”Rhea Bowers, 18, from PottShrigley, said: “Organising thefashion show was truly a labourof love and now we fully realisejust what a fantastic cause weare supporting.”Jack Sadler, 18, from Bollington,added: “Cancer isindiscriminate particularly inthe young so all of us feel in theKing's Sixth Form that this is atruly outstanding cause.So far this year, The King’sSchool has raised more than£10,000 for The Christie Charity- part of the £25,000 annuallyit raises for local and nationalcharities.Jack and Rhea are picturedhanding over the cheque fromthe Macclesfield school to VickyBissett.Parachute marksvolunteer weekVOLUNTEER Week proved theicing on the cake for helpersat Macclesfield’s Parachutedrop in for adults with learningdisabilities and additionalneeds.They were all presentedwith a tasty home-made cupcaketo thank them for theirvolunteering efforts.A spokeswoman said: “Wethink our volunteers are wonderfuland they have beenhugely important in makingthe drop in the success it is.”Anyone who would like toknow more about Parachutecan call 01625 424717, emailinfo@maccsuso.org.uk visitwww.maccsuso.org.uk or justdrop in – Monday, Tuesdayand Thursday 10.30am to3.45pm.Independent 3IN BRIEF . . .THIS year’s Wilmslow Wells for AfricaGardens Day will take place onSaturday June 29. It’s the 21st yearthe event has taken place and 17privately-owned gardens in theWilmlsow and Alderley Edge areaswill be open to visitors. For moredetails visit the charity’s website:www.wilmslowwells.org.ALDERLEY Edge’s Village Fete onceagain promises to be a highlight of thesummer. This year’s event will take placeon Sunday June 30 at the village’scricket club. The event starts at 1pmand will raise cash for Francis House.Cheshire RoseBathroom & Wetroom SpecialistA Lovely Showroom thats worth a visit. . .01260 280 868Fabulous New Bathroom & Kitchen DisplaysWe Design, We Supply, We InstallOpen 9 – 5 Mon – Sat6-9 Hopkins Close, Greenfield RoadBack Lane, Congleton, CW12 4TRwww.cheshirebathrooms.orgwww.cheshirekitchens.com

4 IndependentIN BRIEF . . .ROD Hogarth from AlderlyEdge has raised morethan £700 towards the StPhilips and St James’sSpire Appeal with asponsored 14,000ftskydive over MorecambeBay.PROUD parents at DeanOaks Primary School inWilmslow enjoyedperformances by theirtalented youngsters at theschool’s annual summerconcert.NEW signs welcomingpeople to Wilmslow havebeen put up on the edgeof the town. Six boundarysigns have been boughtby the town council.CHESHIRE Police haslaunched its summer drinkdriving campaign withroadside breath tests. Theblitz is particularly focusingon drivers under 30 anddaytime drinkers.The countywide campaignwill run alongside the ‘Think’car which has been used asa platform over the last yearto educate young people tothe consequences of drinkdriving.A FULL programme ofevents entertained visitorsto this year’s Disley andNewtown Well DressingFestival. They includedMaypole Dancing bychildren from DisleyPrimary School and musicfrom Poynton ConcertBand. There was alsoMorris Dancing anddisplays of hand bellringing. The formalblessing of the gift ofwater was given by theRev Margaret Owens.PERSIMMMON Homeshas held anotherexhibition andpresentation for localpeople to share anddiscuss its plans for phasetwo of the Redhouse Lanedevelopment in Disley. Theexhibition was held atDisley Community Centre.THE Bollington FestivalThree Peaks fell race hasraised more than £400towards next year’s bigevent. More than 184runners took part in thefifth annual run.THE sounds of the Fab Fourwill fill the air at a summeropen air concert in NetherAlderley. Brass and Beatleswill take place at ChandlersFarm on Saturday June 29and will feature TheBackbeat Beatles tributeband and Vernon BuildingSociety Poynton BrassBand.Gates open at 5pm andprofits from the event will gotowards charities, includinglocal Scouts and Girl Guidesand the Wood StreetMission. For more detailsand to buy tickets visitwww.brassandbeatles.co.uk.BRILLIANT BARNABY IS HERE!THE wait is over – this year’sBarnaby festival is here with the“Big Weekend” set to be a smashhit of the summer.The festival, which runs until June30, has a host of fun events for everyoneto enjoy with a feast of freeentertainment and activities.Family fun is top of the menu withstreet entertainers, creative recycling,sizzling science and much more.Highlights will include hundreds ofpeople taking to the streets in the bigcolourful Carnival Parade. Festivalorganisers have also unveiled a programmeof 20 different workshops,walks and talks during the bigevent. Lynne Jones, Festival Chairwoman,said: “There are some reallytop class acts and lots of free familyfun to be had over the BigWeekend including Macc's ownhome grown Metamorph-Fest feteon Christ Church lawns on the Saturday,and really unusual streetentertainers like The ScienceBusker and the return of the People'sPianos – this year painted bygraffiti artists.“It's that mix which makes theBarnaby Festival so special.”Visual arts set tobe a show stopperMACCLESFIELD’S Marburae Art Gallery is promisingbig things for this year’s Barnaby Festival – fourcontemporary visual arts exhibitions in one location.Each promises to be a show-stopper in its own right,according to festival organisers. The exhibitions are:This year’s festival has over 100 exhibitions and eventsin 38 locations and has received funding by the Arts CouncilEngland.The big opening for all four exhibitions will take placeat Marburae Art Gallery on June 14 starting at 6pm. Theexhibition runs until July 21.Visit www.artinmacclesfield.co.uk or follow the galleryon Twitter @artinmacc.The people’spianos areback!ARTISTS from around thecountry will descend onMacclesfield as the people’spianos returns to thisyear’s big Barnaby Festival.They will graffiti 10pianos in a celebration ofstreet art and music andfun, organised by thetown’s Shackleford Pianosand Marburae Art Gallery.The 10 pianos willappear across town inunusual places such asthe train station overthe course of this year’stwo week long Barnabyfestival.One piano will also bedecorated live on SundayJune 23 in the MarketSquare.The celebratory pianoswill finish this year’s festivalin style, with a pop upart exhibition of the paintedpiano panels which willbe showcased in the windowsof Fat Face over thefinal festival weekend ofJune 29-30.The panels will be forsale with proceeds will besplit between the artistsand Barnaby festival 2014.JEAN GALLIMOREA German Viewpoint• German engineered windowand door systems• “AFINO-tec” windows toPassivhaus standard• Aluminium entrance doorsand bi-fold systems• High tech fi bre reinforcedsystemA detached house with circa 30m 2 of window areainstalled with Weru AFINO-tec windows saves up to12,300 litres of heating oil in 15 years.Eddisbury ConstructionCompany LimitedPVCu Building Component SpecialistsMere House, Manchester Road, Marton,Nr. 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Independent 5MACCLESFIELD BARNABY FESTIVAL LISTINGSTO help you have agreat Barnaby here’sour CheshireIndependent guide to thefun and festivities:ONGOING EVENTSTHE BARNABY ART TRAILuntil June 30, with variousworkshops and ‘Meet the Artist’events – seewww.barnabyfestival.org formore details.PEOPLE’S PIANOS until June 23,all around town.FRIDAY JUNE 21MY FAIR LADY & AFTERNOONTEA, classic 1964 musical starringRex Harrison and AudreyHepburn. 1pm, The HeritageCentre, Macclesfield (£8.50 or £5for film only – some concessions)LOOMINUS BARNABY SPECIAL,showcasing local singers andmusicians, with headliners HotVestry. 7.30pm, Snow Goose Live(£3, under 14 with adult)THE FANTASIST THEATRE production,with puppeteer from smash WestEnd hit ‘WAR HORSE’. 7.15pm, StMichael’s Church, Macclesfield (£9)age 14+ACOUSTIC SANCTUARYIvan Campo headlines evening ofacoustic music. 8pm, King EdwardSt Chapel, Macclesfield (£6) age16+MARK STEEL’S IN TOWN, awardwinningcomedian and Radio 4regular does stand up for Macc.8.30pm, Christ Church,Macclesfield (£15) SOLD OUTSATURDAY JUNE 22MARKET PLACE MUSIC free liveentertainment and music all daylong. 10am-10pm Market Place,Macclesfield (FREE)THE GREAT BARNABY TREASUREHUNT teams race around trying todecipher cryptic clues. 10.30am,starting & finishing at SnowGoose Café Bar, Sunderland St(£2pp, max 5 per team)THE DRAGON WHO HATES POETRYshow for children. 10am,Macclesfield Library (£2,50) age 4+METAMORPH-Fest family fete oftransformation – making, baking,growing and creating.10.30am – 4pm, Christ Churchlawns (FREE)CARNIVAL PARADE wending itsway through the streets of Maccto the theme of ‘metamorphosis’.2pm, start and finish Market Place(FREE)WARNING: CONTAINS NERDITY!Comedy collides with science inEdin Fridge stand-up sensation.3.30pm, Macclesfield Town Hall(£7/£3)TOWN A NEW NARRATIVE poem(inspired by Macc) by formerCheshire Poet Laureate, Joy Winkler.4pm, Macclesfield Library (£7.50including tea and cake!)BARNABY FEAST AL FRESCODINING with local food & drinkstalls, plus King’s Big Band anddon’t forget to bring a hat – or getone made by our crafty visitinghat maker! 5pm, Market Place(FREE)'SUMMERTIME’ with the NorthernChamber Orchestra & specialguests. 7.30pm, Christ Church,Macclesfield (£12/under 18’sFREE)DEAD END premiere of an originalplay about a zombie apocalypse!Saturday 22 June, 8pm, KingEdward St Chapel, Macclesfield(£7) age 16+TAKING THE PURPLE music andreadings from Joe Beard of 60’sjug-band, The Purple Gang. 8pm,The Castle Inn (FREE)KONKOMA MAXIMUM LOVEGARDEN ORCHESTRA Afro-LatinJazz sextet. 8.30pm, Snow GooseLive, Macclesfield (£6)THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURESHOW 1970s cult movie. 11pm,The Heritage Centre, Macclesfield(£5) Cert 15SUNDAY JUNE 23OPEN AIR CHURCH SERVICEMUSIC, drama and worship.10.30am, Market Place (FREE)MACC-TIVITY! SPORTY ACTIVITIESincluding climbing wall, tug-owar& yoga, plus food and drinkstalls. 11am, Christ Church lawns(FREE)CRAFT CAFÉ local artists sharetheir skills and talents with craftyactivities for all. 11.30am, TownHall Butter Market (FREE)MACC DANCE local dance crewsshow off their moves andinvite you to join in! 11.30am,Market Place (FREE)STREETFEST COMEDY, magic& circus skills bring the centreof Macc alive with streetentertainment, plus a displayof ‘parkour’ from NantwichStreet Runners at 2pm. Fromnoon, Market Place (FREE)THE MACCNAV CHALLENGEnavigational game on footaround the centre of town.12.30pm, Town Hall start andfinish (£1)POETRY PARNASSUS touringpoets join a local wordsmithin open-air exploration of‘metamorphosis’. 2pm,Sparrow Park FREETHE LOST TALE OF GAWAINreading of the Arthurianknight’s adventures by AlisaHolland. 3pm, St Michael’sChurch (FREE)HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!Join a bonkers collectivebirthday party & bring anunwanted gift to swap!4pm, Market Place (FREE)Barnaby Tea DanceBallroom, Latin andsequence dancing to livemusic from David KershawBand. 2pm, Town Hall (£7/£5including tea and cake!)Bach Cello Suites acclaimedcellist Li Lu plays across threeunique town centre venues.Various times and venues in theafternoon (£3 perperformance). Check websitefor detailsPark Tavern Film Club: OndineEnchanting film about afisherman (Colin Farrell) whocatches a mysterious womanin his nets. 7pm, Park Tavern,Park Lane (£1)FACTORY CARPETSSINGLE £89 DOUBLE £109 KING SIZE £139Car Park & Easy Disabled AccessOPEN MON TO SAT: 9.30am – 4.30pm • Sun 11am – 2pmPeter Hook & The Lightperform Joy Division’s twoalbums in full. 8pm, ChristChurch, Macclesfield SOLDOUTBEYOND THE BIGWEEKEND…ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION.Bryony Bond of Manchester’sWhitworth Gallery chairs adiscussion exploring Macc’sfuture as a site forcontemporary art. SaturdayJune 29, 1.30pm, Charles RoeHouse (FREE)DEAD END Another chance tosee this original minimalistdrama about the countryslowly succumbing to zombieapocalypse, written anddirected by Jude D’Souza.Saturday June 29, 8pm, KingEdward St Chapel (£7)SPEAKEASY SOAPBOX @ Treacleshare anecdotes, memories,rants and jokes at TreacleMarket. 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6 IndependentCORRIE CLIFFHANGER ATTEGG’S NOSEONE of the crown jewels of is an absolute pleasure. 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Many congratulations and enjoy !Minister opens newJodrell Bank HQUNIVERSITIES Minister DavidWillets has officially openedthe Jodrell Bank headquartersof a revolutionary newinternational space explorationprogramme.The Cheshire observatoryis home to the £3.3millionSKA HQ - a key part of a jointinitiative between The Universityof Manchester andSquare Kilometre ArrayIN BRIEF . . .DISLEY Quakers will beholding an ‘Open GardenDay’at the Meeting Houseon Ring O’Bells from11.30am to 4.00pm onSunday June 23. Lightlunches and teas will beavailable.(SKA) Organisation. 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College staff step out in global challengeSTAFF from MacclesfieldCollege are stridingout towards fitness aspart of an ambitiousglobal health driveAteam of 70 workers hasjoined with 265,000 peoplefrom across the world inwalking, cycling, running,swimming, skipping andeven salsa-ing their waythrough the 16 week GlobalCorporate Challenge.Dorothy takes up chains of officeTHE new Mayor OfCheshire East DorothyFlude took up her chains ofoffice for the year at a ceremonyheld at Tatton Park.At a meeting of full council allmembers unanimously agreedthat Councillor Flude shouldbecame the fifth ever Mayor ofthe authority. She will serve forone year.Along with her grandson andconsort, Alex Flude, she replacesChelford Councillor George Waltonand his wife Veronica.IN BRIEF . . .STOCKPORT Council is encouragingfamilies who are entitled to free schoolmeals not to miss out.Some families are still paying whenthey do not have to and could beclaiming up to £350 a year for eachchild.To check if your family is eligible,call into any Stockport Direct LocalCentre for a benefits check. Forinformation call 0161 217 6009 or visitwww.stockport.gov.uk/benefitsFirst elected on to the formerCheshire County Council in2005, Councillor Flude, pictured,was leader of the Labourgroup on Cheshire East forthree years.At the Mayor Making Ceremonyshe told onlookers shehad a very difficult act to follow.She added: “It is a privilege tobe elected to serve the people.”One of her two charities hasbeen announced as Blind VeteransUK – a military charityfor blind ex-servicemen andwomen. The second will beannounced at a later date.Connecting Cheshire getsoff to a Superfast startTHE £28.5milllion projectto bring superfast broadbandto Cheshire wasofficially launched on thestart line at the OultonPark race circuit at Tarporley.By 2016 over 96 per centof Cheshire premises will beable to access high-speedfibre broadband making thecounty one of the best connectedregions in the UK.More than 100 communityDigital Championsattended the event at OultonPark to hear how the newfibre network will be rolledout to rural premises andbuild on the networksalready available in urbanareas.Independent 9IT’S TIME FORIN BRAMHALLVILLAGE SQUAREJOIN IN AND FEEL GREAT WITH HEALTH, BEAUTY,FASHION AND FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILYFEATURING: • CATWALK FASHION SHOWS• HAIR STYLING DEMONSTRATIONS• HEALTH & WELL BEING ADVICE• STYLISH MAKEOVERSPLUS THE KIDS BEACH CRAFT WORKSHOP11AM – 4PM SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2013IN BRAMHALL VILLAGE SQUAREToadvertise contact Robin Atkins on 01625 501675

10 IndependentIndependentFOOD&DRINKRECIPE OF THE MONTHSummer pudding trifleINGREDIENTS:1 punnet strawberry1 punnet raspberry1 punnet blueberry1 punnet blackberry300g caster sugar20 slices white breadMETHODSimmer berries and sugar forten minutes and coolStrain and keep juiceCut bread into circlesDip bread into juice and layeralternate bread and berriesIN GLASSESTop with whipped cream andfresh berriesFood festival serves upa menu of tasty treatsCONGLETON’S much anticipatedfood and drink festival – one ofthe highlights of the year forCheshire foodies – once againtickled the tastebuds of thousandsof visitorsIt was also the opening celebration for‘Tasty Town’week. During the week localrestaurants, pubs, clubs, cafes and barsplanned great special events or themedevenings.The festival is organised by CongletonThis month’s very seasonal recipe comesfrom Richard Maun, head chef at theStanneylands Hotel in Wilmslow. For moregreat food ideas pick up your CheshireIndependent every month.Community Projects and a team ofenthusiastic volunteers.Jo Money, Community Projects Manager,says: “It attracts thousands ofvisitors from all over the UK and is wellsupported locally by residents and thetrade stand holders and volunteers thatmake it happen.”This year there were almost 100 stalls,selling top quality local produce and servingup a fabulous selection of globalstreet food.HOW TO MAKE SUMMERTIMEREALLY SPECIAL OUTDOORSWITH so many ready-prepareddelicacies – from sushito scotch eggs and salads topork pies and charcuterie -now available on the coldshelves of most supermarkets,putting together apicnic for a day out at thebeach, a countryside beautyspot, or even just in the backgarden, has neverbeen easier.All that’s requiredis a cool box,a blanket and asunny day. Oh, anda fresh, light winethat’ll complimentthe food.Most of us willinstinctively thinkof white wines fora sunny day, buthow many of uswould linkSpain andgewürztraminer– the classicgrape of Alsace– in the samesentence?Well, it’s notas strange asall that, for thelegendary Torresbodega inPenedes hasbeen blendingsome spicyWINECOLUMNby Ray Kinggewurz with delicate, honeyedmoscatel in its deliciouslyrefreshing Vina Esmeralda foryears. The 2012 vintage, perfectfor al fresco bibbing, is £8.99 inMajestic and is fairly widelyavailable.Vinas del Vero GewurztraminerColleccion 2012(Majestic, Ocado, Tanners,£9.99) takes the story further.It’s a 100 per cent gewurz fromthe Somontano region in thefoothills of the Pyrenees displayingan intense nose of roseand honeysuckle amid a burstof tropical fruit. On the palatethe characteristic lychee andpeach hints are a whizz withsmoked fish or pâté.Jackson Estate Stich SauvignonBlanc 2012 (Majestic,Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, £12.49)is a corker from New Zealand’sMarlborough region (thoughalmost all Kiwi wines now havescrew caps).With pronounced aromas ofpassion fruit and nettles and amineral undercurrent leadingto a mouthful of sweet stonefruits and a backbone of ripeacidity, it is a brilliant partnerfor sushi, all seafood and summersalads.My pick of the picnic pinks thisweek is Gonzalez Byass AltozanoTempranillo Shiraz Rosado 2012(Ocado, £7.99) a heck of a mouthfulin more ways than one.Bright strawberry pink in colourand delivering juicy summerfruit flavours, this crisp and dryrosé is a also great match forsushi and oriental snacks.With a name like Wirra Wirra“The Widow Hen” (Ocado, 9.99)you just know that this 2011 shiraz-cabernetsauvignon, sourcedfrom the McClaren Vale nearAdelaide, is going to be an Aussiebig hitter.With blackcurrant and fragrantoak on the nose and softraspberry and blackberry noteson the palate, what could be betterwith wedges of MeltonMowbray pie and Cheshire bluecheese...whilst watching willowmeet leather from the boundaryof a cricket pitch.Finally, fizz is never out ofplace outdoors and VilarnauBrut Cava NV (Ocado, £11.49)wouldn’t be out of place at anyoccasion anywhere. Fresh applenotes on the nose lead on to generousfruit on the palate with afine mousse and a fresh, pleasingfinish.Adlington Hall andThe Hunting Lodge,CheshireSUNDAY LUNCH14th July and 11th AugustPrice £20.25 Adults £14.50 children.SUMMER SHOWCASESunday, 7th July, 11am – 4pmNGS GARDENSSunday, 21st July, 2pm – 5pmTearooms and Gardens OpenPLANT HUNTERS FAIRSunday 4th August 10.30am – 4pmTearooms and Gardens OpenORGAN RECITALThursday, 12th September at 7pmTicket price £20 to include drink and canapesOrganist is Joshua Stephens from the Royal Northern College of Music.For further information and reservations, please contact:The Hunting Lodge on 01625 827595enquiries@adlingtonhall.com www.adlingtonhall.comFollow us on Facebook and TwitterToadvertisecontactRobinAtkinson01625501675oremailRobin@cheshireindependent.co.ukThe Bridge Hotel£33.001Bottle of Wine3 CourseDinner for2 people witha bottle ofHouse wine£33.002People3Course DinnerJuly 2013Monday to ThursdayExcludes all other offers & special events running simultaneously.The Bridge HotelThe Village Prestbury Cheshire SK10 4DQTel 01625 829326 www.bridge-hotel.co.uk£40.00 on FRIDAY’S

MACCLESFIELD’S controversial£90million SilkStreet regeneration planhas been given the go-aheadby councillors.And in a major rallying callfollowing the decision, councilleader Michael Jones declaredthe outcome “Shows thatCheshire East is open for businessand not prepared to standstill and manage decline.”The local authority says SilkStreet is a “once-in-a-generation”opportunity and will sparkthe wider regeneration of thecommunity.It says the scheme will createmore than 1,300 jobs. It featuresa Debenham’ s departmentstore, 19 larger stores,a ‘green landscaped’ multistoreycar park and hi-technine-screen multiplex cinema.However, fierce opponents ofthe plan say it will harm Macclesfieldand take the focusaway from its traditional shops.They warn it could be a “hugewhite elephant”.Campaigners also say morethan 3,000 people objected tothe scheme before the decisionmakingmeeting.The Strategic Planning Boardvoted to approve the Silk Streetscheme by nine votes to threeafter a lengthy debate attendedby more than 100 people.And a delighted CouncillorMichael Jones said: “This landmarkdecision is a tremendousvote of confidence in its futureand will be a vital catalyst forthe wider regeneration of thewhole town and Macclesfieldarea.”Developers say the 18,500sqmetre scheme will give a majorboost to the whole town centreenvironment, providing a thrivingmix of shopping andshowcasing the town’s rich culturalheritage.The plans include restaurants,a new public open space,known as ‘Mulberry Square’,a children’s recreation area offExchange Street, known as ‘RoeSquare’, as improved “connectivity”and pedestrian links tohelp make the town centremore accessible.The scheme is a joint venturebetween the Council and developerWilson Bowden. CouncillorJones added: “The Silk Streetscheme is a once-in-a-generationopportunity to radicallyrevitalise and boost the economyof Macclesfield and unlockits potential.“It is a key part of the council’sand community partners’plans to regenerate the town’srich silk heritage, creating a culturalquarter. The council is alsodeveloping its ambitious mixedusescheme for the SouthMacclesfield Development Area.“We know that leading retailersare looking to invest in townswith the right environment –and the Silk Street scheme offersthat.“With major, innovativeregeneration projects underway across the Borough to boostthe local economy and localcommunities, these are excitingtimes to be in Cheshire East.”Will Robinson, retail directorat Wilson Bowden developments,said: “We’re thrilled thata decision has been taken tosupport Silk Street as part ofthe wider vision to create athriving, vibrant town centre inMacclesfield, offering somethingfor everyone. We’re looking forwardto starting work on thescheme and bringing the plansto life.”Independent 11SPECIAL REPORTSilk Street on the right road as councillorsgive green light to £90m regeneration planSupportinglocalScoutsCHESHIRE Scoutshad a special VIPvisit to theirannual camp atBarnswood.Local MP FionaBruce and herpredecessor AnnWintertondropped in andenjoyed a tour ofthe museum ofScoutingmemorabiliacollected byNorman Goslingover his 72 yearsinvolvement inthe Scoutingmovement.They werejoined by theMayor andMayoress ofCheshire East andSir NicholasWinterton.To advertise contactRobin Atkinson01625501675Battle over development detailsA DECISION by the InformationCommissioner that confidentialparts of Cheshire East’s Macclesfieldtown centre developmentagreement with Wilson Bowdenshould be made public is beingchallenged by the council.It is to appeal against the decision– but says it is not being “unnecessarilysecretive” by wanting theinformation to remain confidential.The council’s interim Chief Executive,Kim Ryley said: “As a council,over the past year, we have movedincreasingly to be as open and transparentas possible, particularly onissues of public interest, like theplanned development of Macclesfieldtown centre.“We have already released much ofthe information requested. Only whereMacc gets a half-a-million tidy-upA £500,000 investment to tidy up Macclesfieldtown centre was announced shorltyafter the Silk Street planning decision.Cheshire East described the move as afurther demonstration of “its commitmentto the rejuvenation of Macclesfield”.The cash will be used to tidy upChestergate, the Silk Heritage Centre,public signage and general public areaimprovements.It follows work already carriedout in the to wn which includedrepairing market canopies andpaving as well as renovation in StMichael’s churchyard.Council leader M ichael Jonesdescribed that work as ‘phase one’. It alsoincluded the removal of overgrown vegetationand tree pruning, the installationof new LED street lights and the painting,de-cluttering and repair of streetthere are sound legal or commercialreasons that stop us publishing somedocuments do we make exceptions tothis important principle.“We have decided to challenge theInformation Commissioner’s view inthis case, that we should release thefull text of the Development Agreementand some other documents, because wethink he has got it wrong in determiningwhere the main public interest lies.“We are not hiding anything fromour side, nor are we being unnecessarilysecretive. W e are now lookingactively at what further informationmight be capable of being released.“We intend to get back to the personwho has requested additional informationshortly on this, as soon as we haveformed a view on what further disclosurescould be made.”furniture and railings. He said the planningdecision w as ‘phase two’ of amulti-phased approach. He added: “I ampleased to announce ‘phase three’of thismajor redevelopment which follows mydiscussions with all parties before theplanning decision was made.“This will be a fur ther £500,000 ofCheshire East capital funds spen t onMacclesfield. This money was alreadybudgeted for and will not be spent in anypart of the Wilson Bowden phase.“This is part of an ongoing commitmentto see Macclesfield becoming adestination town in its own right.”As part of ‘phase three’, CouncillorJones also announced that a ‘Free afterThree’ car parking scheme will be introducedin the Whalley Hayes car park,which contains 258 spaces and three disabledbays.The Balti Kitchen& Dining Room22 Park Green, Macclesfield - Tel: 01625 503070Established 20 years same owner-same chefNEW WEEKLYHAPPY HOUR!Mon - Thurs5pm - 7.30pm4 course meal£9.50(£6.50 under 16)Come and experience ourstunning new extension– 40 extra coversBook Early...to avoid disappointmentOPENING HOURS5.30 - 12pm weekdays 5.30 - 1amSaturdays. 5pm - 10pm SundaysTake away also at: 32 Bramhall Lane South,Bramhall SK7 1AH. Tel: 0161 439 5089

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Independent WHAT’S ONPolo playerssaddle upfor charityA CHARITY that supports the familiesof children in hospital is holding its firstannual Charity Polo Day in Cheshirethis summer.The event, which will include the NationalSix Goal Finals, will take place at CheshirePolo Club in Acton on Sunday July 7 fromnoon to 6pm.It will raise cash for the Ronald McDonaldHouse Charity in Manchester which providesfree ‘home away from home’ accommodationat the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospitaland St Mary’s Hospital.This allows 60 families per night to stayclose to their children and maintain a degreeof normal family life, especially if they aretravelling miles so their child can receive specialistmedical care.The day will include the National SixGoal Finals, champagne reception, twocoursemeal and afternoon tea, parade andsilent auction and raffle. Tickets are £75per person and the charity if offering tablesof 10.A spokeswoman said: “As an independentcharity, we rely on the support and generosityof volunteers and donors to help us raisethe £500,000 needed per year to keep thehouse running.“All profits from the charity events we rungo towards the running costs of the houseand enable us to continue to stay open.For further information, visitwww.rmhc.org.uk.manchester or the charity’sFacebook page www.facebook.com/RMHmanchesterBAND’S BIG CONCERTGETS INTO TOP GEARRRG Toyota of Macclesfield willbe blowing their own trumpet assponsors of the Foden’s Band concertat Gawsworth Hall onSunday August 18.This prestigious event in the concertcalendar will feature the best ofthe acclaimed Sandbach-basedband’s music.Highlights will include The Championsby Wilcocks, McCartney’s LiveAnd Let Die, Mendelssohn’s Overtureby Ruy Blas and the theme from IndianaJones And The Temple Of Doom.Nigel Clarke, Dealer Principal atRRG Toyota Macclesfield said: “Weare looking forward to working withthe band at Gawsworth Hall, the settingfor the concert is fabulous andwe will be making a day of it.”Concertgoers can enjoy an afternoonand evening in the grounds,with many having a picnic and familyget together.Sales manager Mike Gregsonadded: “RRG Toyota Macclesfieldwill be presenting their new carrange and we will be running competitionsfor clients to win ticketsfor the show.”Mark Wilkinson, Foden’s BandManager and Principal Cornet Player,said the band was “delighted” withthe support from RRG Toyota.The concert starts at 7.30pm andanyone requiring tickets can send anSAE to him at 7, Narbonne Avenue,Ellesmere Park, Eccles, M30 9DL.Cheques should be made payable toFodens Band. RRG Toyota’s new andused car showroom is located atIndependent 13Hibel Road in Macclesfield. It featuresan award-winning car range andfull after-sales and servicing facilities.Contact Mike Gregson on 01625885058.Alderley churchmarks 150 yearsof worshipTHE 150th anniversary of AlderleyEdge Methodist Church is beingmarked with flowers.The church is holding a Flower Festivalas part of its year-long celebrationof the landmark anniversary.The festival will run from June 21-23 with a weekend of events under thetitle “Tracing Time”.It includes an opening concert onFriday June 21 at noon featuring HelenBywater on clarinet and Russell Lomason piano. Entry to the concert and thefestival is £5.For more details visit www.alderleyedgemethodistchurch.co.ukOur 1 st AnnualCHARITY POLO DAYCelebrate Summer with Ronald McDonald House ManchesterJoin the excitement and be part of the ‘National 6 goal’ oneof the highest tournaments at Cheshire Polo ClubSunday 7 July 2013 - 12 midday until 6pmChampagne reception, 2 course meal and afternoon tea!...............................................................................................................................................................................................Meet the players, marvel at the parade, get caught up in the excitement of the finals...............................................................................................................................................................................................£75.00 per person(tables of ten)..............................................For further information or to reserveyour table contact Jo byemail jo.wilkinson@uk.mcd.comor call 07711 359559Cheshire Polo ClubLongstone Lane, Forest Road, LittleBudworth, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9ESTo advertise contact Robin Atkinson 01625 501675or emailRobin@cheshireindependent.co.ukACCESSOPEN EVENINGCheadle, Tuesday 25 June,6.00-8.00pmAn alternative route to university and a newcareer for people with few qualifications.Full or part-time, day, evening or weekendStarts September or January at CheadleExpert tutors, excellent success ratesGood links with local universitiesProgress to careers in the NHS (eg nursing, midwifery,radiography), Social Work, Teaching, Law, Businessand many moreCall Veronica on 0161 486 4602for details and to arrange an informal interview.www.camsfc.ac.uk

14 IndependentIndependent WHAT’S ONFABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT AT THEFunction room for hire atreasonable ratesWeddings, Birthdays,Private Parties andGawsworth’sGot Talent!THEY may have beenbeaten to the ultimateprize on Britain’s Got Talentlast year by dancingdog Pudsey but if youwere one of the 14millionwho tuned in, chances areyou will not have forgottenJonathan & Charlotte.Since the TV show the pairhave had a top five album,played to huge crowds all overEurope, sung for the Mayor ofLondon, and been feted as thebiggest thing to hit mainstreamclassical music sinceKatherine Jenkins.They’ve also been traininghard to hone their natural talent,receiving master classesfrom the likes of world famoustenor Rolanda Villazon andPavarotti’s vocal coach LeoneMagiera.This summer is their firsttour, with Gawsworth Hallnow announced as one of justhalf a dozen exclusive dates.Jonathan & Charlotte will beappearing there on August 2,with the performance startingat 8pm.“It took over 120 emails andcountless phone calls,” saysJonathan Richards whose familyown and run the Tudor Halland covered garden theatre.“But once I heard his voice –BROKEN CROSS CLUBSTUNNINGREFURBISHED BAROPENS JUNE 28!COME ALONG AND SEE FOR YOURSELF- NON MEMBERS WELCOMEPOKER NIGHTSEvery Monday & Thursday NightBINGOEvery Wednesday 7.30pmFREE BOOK EXCHANGECOME DANCINGSequence/Modern dancing every Sunday 8.00pm to 11.00pmFORTHCOMINGEVENTS IN JUNESaturday 22ndANTONY JAMESEntertained us brilliantly onXmas EveSaturday 29thKT FOXExcellent Young Female VocalistFundraisers etcFallibroome Road, Broken Cross,Macclesfield SK11 8TU. Tel: 01625 431167www.brokencrossclub.co.uk – Full Membership £5. Senior Citizens £2.50NONMEMBERSWELCOMEboy does he have some pipes! –I knew we had to get them here.“We’ve an exceptional historyfor singers at the Hall,such as Alfie Boe and HayleyWestenra, and theseteenagers are every bit asexciting.”Gawsworth Hall is situatedthree miles south ofMacclesfield, just off the A536.For further directions anddetails: www.gawsworthhall.com, or call 01260 223456.Audience members areencouraged to bring a picnicand make the most of theHall’s beautiful gardens.Top organist Joshua comesACCLAIMED young organistto the hallJoshua Stephens will entertainmusic lovers at a recital at AdlingtonHall later in the year.Joshua, winner of the 2012 RNCMOrgan Recital Prize, will be performingon Thursday, September 12 at 7pm.Tickets are £20 per person and includedrinks and canapés. For more informationcall 01625 827595 or visit www.adlingtonhall.comto purchase tickets.As an accompanist, conductor, and continuoplayer Joshua has worked with anumber of choirs, ensembles, and orchestras,performing in venues such as Ripon,Gloucester, and Manchester Cathedrals,Eaton Hall (The Duke of Westminster'sresidence), and Tatton Park.He has also held a number of liturgicalposts, including Assistant Organistat Doncaster Minster, and is now theorganist of St Wilfrid's Church, Manchesterand Manchester UniversitiesCatholic Chaplaincy.As a recitalist, Joshua has recentlyperformed in W akefield, Sheffield,Armagh, Blackburn, and BradfordCathedrals, Leeds Parish Church, forthe North Staffs and Districts OrganistsSociety, Doncaster Minster, and LeedsTown Hall as part the Leeds InternationalSeries.Up and coming recitals include St Wilfrid's,Manchester, Armagh Cathedral,Halifax Minster, Liverpool MetropolitanCathedral, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral,and York Minster.Joshua has also made solo appearancesin the 201 1 RNCM AmericanKeyboard Festival and the 2012 RNCMAngels of the North Keyboard Festival,performing works by Calvin Hamptonand Per Nørgård.He has also worked with a numberPunk bands willrock for cancercharity fundraiserA CHARITY Punk concert is being heldin Macclesfield this summer to raisemoney for Macmillan Cancer Supportand the Christie Hospital.The event “Never mind thePunkcocks” is being held on July 27at the Swan With Two Necks in Macclesfield.It is being organised by CraigHodson and Hannah Young in supportof a friend who has been given the allclear after receiving treatment for testicularcancer.They are also looking to producea naked calendar of the bands to raiseeven more cash for the good causesand will be taking part in the GreatNorth Run in Newcastle in September.Hannah said: “We've named theevent and calendar 'Never mind thePunkcocks' in keeping with the musicand punk background of our friendand the bands who will be playing atthe gig and appearing in the calendar.“We are currently looking for sponsorsfor the calendar, if you would liketo be a sponsor, please contact Hannahat hannah@piecesofengland.co.uk or call me on 07900 473 811“We want to raise as much moneyas we can for these amazing charitieswho do such amazing work, and needprizes for our raffle.“If you run a business and have anythingyou would be happy to donatewe would greatly appreciate it and allbusinesses will be advertised and promotedon the night and in the run upto the event.”For more details visit the event’sFacebook page Ne ver Mind thePunkcocks.of musicians such as Elizabeth Watts,Trevor Pinnock, and Thierry Escaich,and has participated in masterclassesgiven by Thomas Trotter, Gordon Stewart,Colin Walsh, John Scott Whiteley,and Jacques Van Oortmerssen.Joshua is currently in his third yearof studies at the Royal Northern Collegeof Music, as a principal study organist,studying with Darius Battiwalla.SheffieldFolk Choraleat festivalFIFTY members of the SheffieldFolk Chorale will entertain BarnabyFestival visitors with their fourpart harmonies a t St Michael’sChurch in Macclesfield on SaturdayJune 29.They will sing a selection of traditionalsongs at the concert, which isbeing promoted by Macclesfield CastleRotary Club.Tickets are available from MarhinMusic; Arabella’s Chestergate; MacclesfieldInformation Centre at theTown Hall (01625 378123) or by contactingAlec Johnston on 07770512421. Also visit www.wegottickets.com/macclesfieldcastlerotaryProceeds from the concert will goto Rotary Charities and the RotaryEmergency Life Boxes project.

Independent 15Independent WHAT’S ONTUNE INTO A SUMMER OF HOTPOP AT THE OPERA HOUSE!BUXTON Opera House hasunveiled plans for a brandnewsummer celebration ofmusic.Summer Pops Week; five fantasticnights of music, will takeplace from Monday 22 July 22 toFriday July 26.Bellowhead, an 11-piece folkgroup will kick off the week of gigs,returning to the Opera Housewith an even bigger, boulder andBellowheadmore brazen show on Mondaynight.Originally a disparate groupof pub musicians, Bellowheadbanded in 2004 after theythought it would be ‘a goodwheeze’ to pool their varied backgroundsand talents together.The results were supreme,with the group making the highest-sellingindependently releasedtraditional folk album ofall time (Hedonism). N ewOrder’s albums Movement andPower, Corruption & Lies will beperformed in their entirety onTuesday night by Peter Hook(bassist from Joy Division andNew Order) and his band TheLight.Peter Hook was a massive successwhen he first appeared atthe Opera House in 2012 andnow he returns with hits such asBlue Monday, Temptation andDreams Never End.On Wednesday night BuxtonOpera House welcomes A LastNight at The Proms SummerConcert, with the plush soundsof the British Philharmonic ConcertOrchestra.The night will aim to markevery great anniversary takingplace in 2013 – so expect referencesto the Oueen’s Coronation,200 years since the birth of Verdi& Wagner and 150 years of theFootball Association and the LondonUnderground!Jack Bruce, the exceptionalbass player from 1960s super -group Cream, will light up thestage on Thursday night with hisBig Blues Band.The blues has always been adriving force for Jack, whetherit is his compositions made eternalby Cream (Sunshine of YourLove, White Room) or his newsong Jack Lives The Blues.To close the spellbinding weekof summer entertainment, JoolsHolland & His Rhythm & BluesOrchestra will bring the (packedout)house down on Friday night(tickets for Jools have sold out).For a Summer Pops Week 2013leaflet, more information or to buytickets call the Box Office on 0845127 2190 or buy online atwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.Peter HookDisley gets readyfor a tuneful andfun season filledwith top musicDISLEY’S new summer music festival aimsto hit the high notes with a tuneful programmeof entertainment.The event is planned for the weekend ofAugust 30-September 1 and the preparationsare well underway.It is the brainchild of the Parish Plangroup which is aiming to off er musicalactivities, experiences and performancesfor all age gr oups over the thr ee dayextravaganza.The programme so far includes ManchesterJazz at Disley Golf Club and a teen discoon Friday August 30.Saturday’s line-up includes a percussionworkshop for children at Disley PrimarySchool and a Community Choir workshopat the community centre. The choir createdwill perform the following evening.A Saturday Folk Evening is also plannedat Disley Amalgamated with Sunday seeinga big “Disley Has Talent” concert at theParish Church.A Parish Plan group spokesman said: “Wewould be delighted to hear from any musicallytalented people, of any age, whowould be willing to take part at this eveningperformance.”For more details call 01663 763386 or765331. More information regarding timesand costs for the planned programme willbe available nearer the time.Coming soon to Buxton...Wed 3 June to Sun 21 JulyBUXTON FESTIVALFRINGEA spectacular programmeof theatre, comedy & danceSat 29 & Sun 30 JuneShakespeare's Globe presentsan open-air production ofKING LEARIn The Pavillion GardenFri 5 to Sun 21 JulyBUXTON FESTIVALA summer celebration of opera,music & literature at the heart ofthe beautiful Peak DistrictMon 22 to Sat 27 JulyBuxton Opera House & Funny WondersBUXTON PUPPETFESTIVAL 2013Performances for all ageMon 22 JulyBELLOWHEADKicking off our very firstSummer Pops WeekTues 23 JulyPETER HOOK& THE LIGHTPerforming New Order’s Movementand Power, Corruption & LiesWed 24 JulyA LAST NIGHTAT THE PROMSSummer concert with theBritish Philharmonic OrchestraThurs 25 JulyJACK BRUCE& HIS BIG BLUES BANDThe blues legend returns forSummer Pops WeekSat 27 July to Sat 17 AugustThe 20th InternationalGILBERT & SULLIVANFESTIVALPopular comic operasSat 3 & Sun 4 AugustShakespeare's Globe presentsTHE TAMING OFTHE SHREWIn The Pavillion GardensSun 18 AugustLondon Festival Opera presentsA NIGHTAT THE OPERAWith a select chamber ensembleMon 9 to Sat 14 SeptemberBUDDY -THE BUDDY HOLLYSTORYThe sensational West End show!To book call the BOX OFFICE on 0845 127 2190 or 01298 72190 or book online at www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

16 IndependentCOUNTDOWN GOES ON TOTHE STARLIGHT STOMP!THE countdown is on to hospice’s popularEast Cheshire Hospice’s Midnight Walk hasdazzling Silver Starlight been transformedStomp.into a night of evenThe big event on SaturdayJune 29 is part of fun – with a brandmore fundraisingthe much-loved charity’sbig 25th birthday run and an 80s disco.new midnight 10kcelebrations.The event starts at MacclesfieldLeisure To mark the milestone theCentre,entry is £15 for adults and£10 for children, and includedin this price you gainentry to the walk, an exclusiveStarlight Stomp T-shirtand full fundraising supportpack.Entertainment will beginat 10pm with an 80’s disco,mascot party where you willbe able to meet the hospice’smascot for the very firsttime, a fancy-dress competition,refreshments,face-painting, balloonmodelling and muchmore.Sign up today atwww.starlighstomp.co.uk,call the fundraising teamon 01625 433477 or emailevents@echospice.org.uk.Ahospice spokesmansaid: “Please help us tomake our 25th Anniversarya year to remember, wevery much hope to see youon the night.”Mum and daughterstride out togetherTEACHER Caroline Richmondsaw the valuable role a hospiceplays when her brotherDavid died 18 years ago.He was just 35 when he losthis battle with cancer justthree weeks after he wasdiagnosed and ever since Carolinehas been supporting thehospice movement.“The staff provided careand support for the wholefamily and allowed David todie with dignity,”said Caroline,who is Head ofFoundation at Upton PriorySchool.“I hadn’t realised what ahospice was like until I gotinvolved and had this imageof a sad place but it’s quitean uplifting environment.”Caroline, from Tytherington,has been a prolificknitter down the years, skillsshe put to good use makingitems for stalls at variousfundraising events.Her latest venture is takingpart in the Silver StarlightStomp when she will bejoined by 15-year-old daughterZoe, a pupil at King’sSchool, Macclesfield.IRTON HOUSE FARMlake district farm cottagesLuxury Cottages, accessible and disabledfriendly all carefully designed to provide easyaccess and comfort for all our guests includingthose with reduced mobility.6 cottages to choose from all of which have aunique character, attractively furnishedthroughout and overlooking BassenthwaiteLake and surrounding fells.June VacanciesWell behaved dogs welcome.For more details tel: 01768 776380www.irtonhousefarm.comIsel, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9STIndianRestaurantFully Licensed Restaurant❁ SET MEALS AND ANEW 4 COURSE‘BANQUET SPECIAL’!❁ HEALTHYOPTIONS –LESS SUGAR, LESS FAT, LESS SALT!❁ CHILDREN’S DISHES❁ ENGLISH DISHES!WEEKEND SPECIALBAYLEAF MEGA DEALFriday & Saturday 5pm till 7pm£9.95 per person* Starters excluding King Prawn & Fish Tikka.** Any Main dish over the value of £8 will incura charge of £37 CELEBRATINGSUCCESSULYEARS!SAME CHEF(one of the owners) –SAME QUALITY,SERVICE ANDVALUE!Advertising FeatureBarking mad – and proud of it!Superbnew MenuHuge rangeof deliciousoptions!❁ CHOOSE YOUR OWN STRENGTH –MILD TO EXTREMELYHOT!❁ EXCELLENT VEGETARIANSPECIAL!❁ POPULAR VENUE FOR CHARITYEVENTS!SPECIAL OFFER!SUN TO THURS(Dining in only)£7.95 Adult£5.95 (child under 12yrs)* Starters excluding King Prawn & Fish Tikka.** Any Main dish over the value of £8 will incura charge of £37 DAYS A WEEK(TAKEAWAY DEALS)£7.95 per person* Any Main dish over the value of £7 will incure a charge of £3.COBRA BEERNOW BEINGSERVED127 WELLINGTON ROAD,BOLLINGTON,MACCLESFIELD,SK10 5HTTel:01625 576 465 / 01625 573 275 • Out ofopening hours – Tel:01625 576 465For bookings please text to:07809 502 950 • www.bayleafloungebollington.co.ukOPENING HOURS: Sunday 4pm till 10.30pm • Mon-Thurs 5pm till 11pm • Fri & Sat 5pm till 12am • Open all Public HolidaysJAN and Phil King wereeager to find a business theycould run from their home inMacclesfield.They were thrilled to discovera home-based enterprise withBarking Mad, which provideshome from home pet care as analternative to kennelling.Jan explains: “We bothworked for a children’s charityfor over 20 years, but sadly inJanuary 2013 the charity closedits doors for the last time and wewere made redundant. 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18 IndependentSupportyour local businessesOn the road to business successBUSINESSES across Cheshire aremarking their mark – at home andabroad – and we’re here to bang thedrum on their behalf!In recent editions we’ve been filled withgood news stories about the places whereyou shop and work.We’ve highlighted the work of Macclesfieldfirm JTAPE, pictured, whoseinnovative products are world-beaters.It exports its products for the automotiverefinish market across the globe –with 75 per cent of its business overseas.We’ve also told you of Macclesfield-basedsolar energy systems provider BBOXX –winner of the top honour at this year’sLloyds TSB Enterprise Awards.Its solar energy systems and franchisingmodel have resulted in the firmbecoming active in 14 countries acrossAsia and Africa in the space of just threeyears. We’ve also reported good news onthe high street, including The CopperCake Company moving into its new, biggerpremises in Park Green, Macclesfield.We want to report more good news – sotell us your businesses’success stories. Wewant to champion the high street heroesand the small business pioneers who aremaking a difference. Send us our storiesto john@independentnewspapers.co.ukCRAZY SUMMER SALECHESHIREIndependentBacking local businessSPEND A FIVER AND SEEOUR ECONOMY GROW!IF every adult in the Macclesfieldarea spent only £5each week with their localindependent shops and businessesit would be worth anextra £8.6million a year intothe local economy.That’s a lot of money stayingin the area – and the big messageand rallying call of the newTotally Locally campaign.Its aim is to encourage localsand visitors to discover howmuch the town’s independentretailers have to offer them.The campaign to boost thearea’s economy was launched atthis month’s Treacle Market inthe town and is being spearhead-Why localfood meanstop qualityQUALITY counts – and that’s whyCheshire East shoppers were urged tobuy local in the wake of the horsemeatscandal that shocked the whole of thecountry earlier this year.Local food producers – many longestablishedfamily businesses –highlighted the quality they deliver totheir communities.Their call was taken up by CheshireEast Council. Leader Michael Jonessummed it up, declaring: “Cheshire Eastfarmers, local butchers and farm shopsneed and deserve our full support.“Cheshire is famous for the quality ofits meats and farm produce – and peopleare justifiably proud of its highreputation.“We need to show our support by votingwith our wallets and our purses.”ed by a group of localbusinesspeople.Aspokesman said: “TheTotally Locally Message is simple– By investing in your townyou are investing in your futureand every one of us can makethis happen.“Buy your morning paper fromthe newsagent, buy your fruitand veg from the greengrocer,use a local window cleaner, smellthe flowers before you buy them- think local, think independentand think Macclesfield.“And here’s an interestingthought: if every adult in theMacclesfield area spent only £5each week with their local independentshops and businesses itwould be worth an extra £8.6milliona year into the localeconomy. That’s a lot of moneystaying here in Macc.“The message is also to havefun along the way. Talk and tellpeople about the wonderful serviceyou received, about thatwonderful café you didn’t knowexisted and how great Macclesfieldis!”The campaign has alreadybeen a success in other townsand communities includingLeek.Scores of businesses in Macclesfieldare involved already,some of them are pictured at thelaunch, which was held duringone of the popular Treacle MarketSundays in the town.Jones Associates are an independent company specialisingin letting and managing quality properties in the EastCheshire Area with over 25 years experience.We offer:• Rentals• Refurbishment•Energy Performance Certificates•Block Management•Overseas RentalsOur aim to is to provide a personal and professional serviceto our Clients, providing reassurance that we are acting intheir best interest.To find out more give us a call or log ontoour website. We’d love to talk to you.Letting & Managementwith a Personal Servicejonesassociates5 Market Place • Macclesfield • SK10 1EBJones Associatestelephone / fax:01625 500774127 Chestergatemobile:07900 847234 jonesassociatesMacclesfieldLETTING AND & MANAGEMENTCheshire SK11 6DPwebsite:www.jonesassociates.uk.comemail:pj@jonesassociates.uk.comwww.jonesassociates.uk.com 01625 500 774Park Lane FashionsSUMMER SALENOW ON!FROM 20% TO 70%REDUCTIONSOFF ALL SUMMER RANGES!Top Quality Brands! • Huge Choice!Excellent Service! Sizes 10 to 24146 Park Lane, MacclesfieldSK11 6UBTel: 01625 618222OPEN 6 DAYS 9.30amTO 5.30pm EASY PARKING

Supportyour local businessesTOTALLY LOCALLY –LOTS MORE TO COMETOTALLY Locally Macclesfieldhas got off to a flying start.Thirty four independent businessessigned up for the launch -all appearing on the first TotallyLocally map.The team are also delighted toannounce that since the launcha further 16 businesses havejoined the campaign taking thetotal to 50.Going forward the Totally Locallyteam have a very busy few monthsahead.On Treacle Market Sundays,Totally Locally will have a stallmanned by some of the businessesshowcasing their goods and services.The first Totally Locally FiverFest takes place in September.The Fiver Fest is all about ‘the offer’and what each business can rustle upfor £5 to tempt local shoppers with.It only runs for 2 weeks, so lookout Macclesfield as there should bebargains galore during this period.You can follow the campaign viathe website www.totallylocally.co.uk, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/totallylocally macc), orTwitter(www. twitter.com/ totallymacc) or talk to someone in ashop where you see the logo.Independent 19THE Duke of Westminsteris doing his bit forCheshire’s local businesses.He is supporting localfood producers as the latestPatron of Made inCheshire.The members group representsthe county’s foodanddrink producers and theduke said: “Made inCheshire delivers a strongrange of benefits to its membersand is a wonderfulshowcase for the greatflavours that we, as a county,produce. I will do all thatI can to spread the wordabout the local food agendawithin Cheshire.”Celebrating the bestin the businessNOMINATIONS are now openfor this year’s MarketingCheshire annual awards –another great showcase for thebest of our local businesses.The awards have been runningnesses and people in Cheshire.“There are 17 categories inwhich you can nominate forthe 2013 awards and winnersin some categories will go onto represent Cheshire at thefor nine years – national VisitEngland Awardsrecognising the quality and for Excellence 2014 and hopefullydedication shown by businessesrepeat the successand their workforcesacross the county.A spokesman for MarketingCheshire said: “This year'sawards ceremony will takeplace in November and plansare currently under way tomake it an exciting celebrationof the quality anddedication shown by busi-Cheshire had in 2013.”You can enter as many categoriesas you like but youmust fill in the relevant formsfor each category.The nomination deadline isFriday August 30. For moredetails visit the MarketingCheshire website www.whycheshire.com.CHESHIREIndependentBacking local businessThe Duke backs CheshireChief Executive of TasteCheshire Stephen Wundkesaid: “There has neverbeen a better time for foodGREAT NEW DESIGNER LABELSNEW SEASONS COLLECTIONSJUST ARRIVED......AND CHANGINGEVERY WEEK!Fabulous new ranges forthose who appreciatereal style!and drink in the county.”For more informationabout how to become amember of Made inCheshire email Deanna@scwirrel.com or call 01244405615 or go to www.tastecheshire.com.28-30 Chestergate, MacclesfieldTelephone: 01625 423100sevensthe shop with a differenceTotally dedicated to offer you afabulous selection of jewellery,gifts, cards and more.Proud to be part ofTotally Locally Macclesfield andsupporting the town.38 chestergate, macclesfield01625 434312www.sevensofmacclesfield.co.uk

20 IndependentIndependent EDUCATIONIsabella’s on the road to stardomASPIRING actress IsabellaRubin has beatenthousands of applicants tosecure a guaranteed placeto study acting and musicaltheatre at theprestigious LiverpoolInstitute for PerformingArts.Only 12 students from3,000 applicants were offereda place on the Foundationcourse, and the ManchesterHigh School for Girls pupil isover the moon at the prospectof starting her studies at LIPAin September.LIPA was co-founded by itslead patron Sir Paul McCartneyand Mark Feather -stone-Witty (LIPA’s Principal),and is housed in McCartney’sold school.Isabella, 18, pictured, said:“I can’t actually believe that Ihave got a place there! I havealways loved the stage andlive productions give me a realbuzz. I hope to be able to workin the W est End one day ,that’s my dream.” The talentedteenager is working hardto raise money to pay for hercourse fees by taking commissionsfor paintings anddesigning her own jewellery.She has raised over £1,000with her own pieces of work.She added: “I’ve spent a lotof my time at ManchesterHigh School for Girls beinginvolved with fine art or performingarts and I will reallymiss the sense of communitywhen I leave. I’ve gainedindependence during myyears at MHSG.”MathematicsTuitionExperienced and well QualifiedMathematician offers tuitionto all levels.Considerable experience.Call for more information:07780 516 553Top trader Sarah’sstock on the riseYEAR 12 student Sarah Ekin from AlderleyEdge School for Girls has proved the stockmarket isn’t just for City traders as she wascrowned the winner of the Equilibrium FantasyInvestment League.Sarah made an impressive 9.02 per centprofit on the £300 investment fund she wasgiven at the start of the fantasy investmentleague six months ago.The aim of league, which was set up byWilmslow-based wealth management company,Equilibrium Asset Management, wasto educate economics and business studiespupils at the school on how the stockmarket works and how global events canhave an impact on the UK economy.Sarah has won an iPad as well as securinga £250 donation for her school housecharity, Macmillan Cancer Support.Advisors from Equilibrium spent time atthe school, sharing the golden rules ofinvestments, how shares and funds workand how to manage risk.Young voices on songKING’S School Junior DepartmentDirector of Music Alison Lea haspaid tribute to Alderley Edge Festivalorganisers after her juniorchoir won the Year Six and UnderChoral Ensemble Class.Alison, who is herself a popular children’scomposer, said: “The AlderleyEdge Festival really is a red letter dayin our calendar. It gives the childrensomething to prepare and aim for anda real sense of achievement when theyFestival is sweet music for Hulme HallTHE musicians and singers ofHulme Hall Grammar hit the highnotes in this year’s Alderley EdgeFestival.Sarah Barron won YoungSinger of the Year, Oliver Smithcame second in his section andJoseph Dillon took first place inthe Year Section. Sam Ball ontrumpet was also Highly Commendedfor his individual piece.Pictured left to right are OliverSmith, singing t eacher MrsCarson, Joseph Dillon, Sam Balland Sarah Barron.perform.The children’s singing improvesalmost day by day in the run up to thebig day and they have to learn to managetheir nerves and sense ofexcitement.”Alison, who is pictured with thechoir at their Fence Avenue site inMacclesfield, conducted 40 boys andgirls as they sang the exuberantfavourite ‘Happy Talk’ from SouthPacific and the more lyrical ballad‘The Glory of Love.”

Independent EDUCATIONBake Off winner Ruth marksschool’s 140th birthday bashGREAT British Bake Off runner-upRuth Clemens cookedup a birthday treat when shehelped Lady Barn HouseSchool celebrate its 140thanniversary.Innovative baker Ruth, fromPoynton, who was runner-up inthe first series of the popular BBCcookery programme in 2010, wasjudge and jury on a cup cake decoratingcontest which involvedevery child in the Cheadle school.Ruth, whose own life, she says:“has completely changed afterappearing on The Great BritishBake Off” had some importantadvice for the young bakers.She said: “Weigh out all youringredients accurately, unlikecooking you cannot just guess andthrow things into a pan, measurementshave to be exact. Apartfrom that just have a go, and don’tbe afraid of making mistakes, weall make mistakes.”Now busy as baking recipedeveloper, video presentation chefand well-read blogger, Ruth is picturedwith the winners: In forforeground Isla Aldred agedthree, then from left to right atthe back Leah Hussain, nine,Muizz Ishaq, six, and OrnaBroady, also nine.Leah though had the best bit ofadvice for fellow aspiring bakers:“Make sure you’ve got a goodmum. My mum is teaching me tobake and I couldn’t have done itwithout her.”Now on Schools Hill in Cheadle,Lady Barn was originallylocated on W ilmslow Road inWithington. The school wasfounded by visionary Victorianeducationalist Reverend WilliamHenry Herford as an antidote tothe strict and often brutal teachingmethods of the time,An author, teacher and clericReverend Herford was to becomea worldwide authority on moderneducation, with his daughtergoing on to found W ithingtonHigh School for Girls on the sameprinciples of care and special considerationfor the individual child.Lady Barn House SchoolHeadmistress Sheila Marchsaid: “We are incredibly proudof our heritage at Lady Barnand we wanted a special eventwhich both children and staffwould enjoy. I have certainlypicked up some top tips fromRuth and the children havebeen inspired to bake as well aseat their cakes.”Lady Barn House School’s BakeOff Day raised £800 for TheChristie’s Hospital’s £700,000appeal to fund a new mobilechemotherapy unit. The schoolraises over £10,000 a year for arange of local, national and internationalcauses.Independent 21Learning lessons from the HolocaustCHEADLE Hulme School students heardan inspiring tale of resilience and survivalwhen they met Holocaust survivor RudiOppenheimer.Rudi’s testimony, which told of his earlylife in Germany and Holland, through tohis incarceration at the Bergen-Belsenconcentration camp and his eventual freedomin 1945, captivated Year 9 studentsat the leading independent school.The frank and hard-hitting presentationwas followed by a question andanswer session with Rudi, pictured, allowingstudents to better understand thenature of the Holocaust and to explore itslessons in more depth.Religious Studies Teacher, Mr Ben Robertsonsaid: “It was a privilege for us to welcomeRudi to the School. His story will remainas a powerful reminder of the horrors somany experienced and will encourage ourstudents to learn from the lessons of theHolocaust and make a positive differencein their own lives.”The visit was organised by the HolocaustEducational Trust, as part of itsextensive Outreach Programme.Serving up a waste not messageMORE and more children are eatingmore and more of their schooldinners, according to GreenbankPreparatory School caterersBrookwood.Now the national catering companywhich serves 45,000 meals each day at94 schools and colleges, is gettinginvolved in classroom studies as well, asit continues to promote its waste notwant not message.In the lead up to World EnvironmentDay, Greenbank’s hungry young mouthswere told about food waste with the clearmessage: “Take what you want, eat all youwant, but don’t leave food on your plates.”Richard Timperley Northern OperationsManager for Brookwood, added:“We have given an assembly on foodpoverty in the developing world, set someproject work for the children to completeand bring back to us and taken photographsof the children helping us inthe kitchens.The message is simple, the more youwaste on your plate, the more energyis being wasted in food production.“It takes a thousand litres of water toproduce just one litre of milk. Food is relativelyplentiful in this country but inthe developing world such waste wouldbe considered almost criminal.”Hale BarnsSaint Ambrose CollegeThe opening of our fabulous school has seenthe start of a new era at St. Ambrose Collegewith teachers and pupils working purposefullyin a stunning setting.Outstanding GCSE and A Level results and a European leader in ICT provision.State of the art classrooms with a wealth of teaching resources.Lecture and drama theatres for school and community use, with a specialplatform for astronomy.Sports hall with five basketball courts and indoor swimming pool.Ample social space to create a community rather than an institution.Stunning playing fields, a contemplation garden and even its own lake.OPEN MORNINGfor Year 7 2014Saturday 13th July9.30 am – 12.30 pmAll this and no fees!0161 980 2711 www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

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24 IndependentIndependentTRAVELAnother day…Another destination…THEquestion we are askedmost as a travel agent is –‘where is everyone goingthis year?’Some years we can see adistinct pattern, but for 2013,we are booking all corners ofthe globe.With our enormous rangeof brochures, and knowledgeablestaff with over 20 yearsexperience, we are able recommendholidays tailored tothe client’s exact requirements.As an AITO Agent, one ofonly 100 in the country, wecan also sell a range of interestingand different holidaysfrom members of the Associationof Independent TourOperators which really addsto our range.A trip of a lifetimeNow is the time to plan a trip‘down under’. Peak season forAustralia and New Zealandis January to March and allfares are now out.Many people have bookedthe airfares early in order tosecure the best price and thenwe will get together to planand add on the accommodationlater.Although this too can’t beleft too long either, as manyof the National Parks, especiallyin New Zealand, havelimited availability of accommodationand it can reallyhamper the whole trip if afavoured hotel is fully booked.Christmas and New YearAlways a popular time to beaway, perhaps for sun, or possiblyskiing, but either waydates are filling up fast.Pre Christmas it is alwaysa pleasure to book a family ona trip to see Santa at theNorth Pole!Day trips are available orovernight stays which willinclude a fun day exploringthe area ‘looking for Santa’before a private family meetingwith the great man todiscuss those lists in detail.With a limited number ofdirect flights from Manchester,again it is worth makingan early booking to secure thedates.Half-termAlittle bit of sunshine at theend of the summer is alwayswelcome and gives a boostbefore the winter sets in…Europe mainland is beginningto tail off by the end of October,but we are booking some beautifulhotels in the Canaries, orfurther afield, Dubai and AbuDhabi offer guaranteed sunshinewith direct flights fromManchester.February half term isanother peak week for skiingand many of ourpreferred resorts and hotelsare already full. We havesome great partners who offerquality chalet holidays andfamily skiing with child careincluding lessons, playtime inthe snow and evening clubs,giving parents some quiettime for dinner and to chatover the day’s activities.Summer sunAfter a very cold spring(which seemed to go on forever!) summer holidays havebeen more in demand thanever.Some of our favourite destinationsof the last year ortwo, for example Sicily andCroatia, are really busy withflights full for some monthsand hotels having datesblocked out.Even destinations wherewe would expect always tohave availability have surprisedus with how heavilybooked they are.Turkey has now developedsome lovely resorts and hotels,but, having featured on thelatest James Bond film, onehotel has only six nights availablefrom now until thebeginning of October!We recommend calling in todiscuss your plans with us;the internet has its benefits,and although glossy hotel photoslook fantastic, looking ata screen will only take you sofar – it cannot tell youwhether a particular hotel willsuit your family.Many people turn to reviewwebsites but these often causemore confusion than assistance.For every good reviewthere is often a bad review, soit can be difficult to know thetruth.Again we have genuinereports from both previousguests and our own travels,and we are happy to sharethese reviews with clients.So, for your next holiday, call in to Travel by Design,for innovative suggestions and the widest range ofdestinations, combined with years of experienceand up to date advice. Call us on 01625 584195 ordrop in at 28 London Road, Alderley Edge.TRAVEL BY DESIGNonly in Alderley EdgeSince 1990 we have arranged travel for the discerning who seek the guarantee of personalservice and high standards. Extensively travelled consultants offer advice and experience at ourfamily owned and actively managed Travel Agency in the heart of Alderley Edge.• USA Travel Counsellors as appointed by the Visit USA Association• Canadian High Commission Appointed Specialist Agent• Far East, Australia and Bermuda Specialist• Luxury Cruise Consultants• Tailor Made Planning Experts for EuropeWhy not take advantage of our ‘Travel by Appointment’ service and benefit fromour expertise for your holiday.28 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire Tel: 01625 584195Email: sales@travelbydesigngroup.com

Annual General Meeting and Trust BoardEast Cheshire NHS Trust invites you to attend theAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the trust onThursday, 27 June, 2013at Tytherington Club, Macclesfield.The AGM will commence at 11.45am(arrival from 11.30am).The AGM will give the public the opportunity to see thesuccesses of the past year and talk directly to membersof staff about the trust achievements in 2012/13.There will be the opportunity for the Board to answerpre-submitted questions at the end of theAnnual General Meeting.If you wish for a question to be answeredplease send your question toFionabaker@nhs.net by Friday 21st June 12 midday.Independent 25IndependentHEALTH & WELLBEINGSUMMER is here and at this time ofyear Alderley Edge physio ClaireDavidson, Physiofit’s back guru, seesmore patients from over enthusiasticgardening than from anysports-related activity.She says a little preparation of the bodybefore you begin tackling the garden tasksHealth, Beauty & Spa TreatmentsProtect yourself from the gardenSupportinglocal carersMACCLESFIELD MPDavid Rutleyand actress Lynda Bellinghamjoined forces to celebrate the launchof Carers Week and recognise thecontribution Cheshire’s carersmake on a daily basis.At an event in Westminster, Mr Rutleypledged his support to carers acrossthe area as part of the national awarenesscampaign.He said: “One in eight people in Macclesfieldcare for a loved one in some formevery day. This hidden army of peoplegive up their time, sometimes their jobsand often make life changing sacrificesto care for someone.”Connectivityis key to Tai ChaiCONNECTIVITY is a major factor andof key importance in both the mentaland physical sense.An awareness of the principles ofTai Chi and oneself during practicegoes hand in hand with good connectionto ground and gravity, whichensures balance and stability.If you think you are beaten becauseof a negative mind set regarding thingslike your health and age – then you are!If you think you dare not, you don’tand if you would like to win andbecome better but think you can’tit’s almost certain you won’t.Tai Chi – Qigong and great Kung Fu likeShaolin is not just a martial art. It promotesmind expansion and spiritual development,as well as health and fitness.Being fit embraces both the physiologicaland psychological. It alsohelps you to endure hard work andconcentration without feeling mentalfatigue and it’s a proven benefit toteenagers studying for exams byrelieving stress.Win Ken runs Tai Chi – Qigong whichhas been beneficial to many people.New members are welcome. For moreinformation call 07771 738748.Trust urges patients to provide feedbackEAST CheshireNHS Trust is urgingpatients treated inAccident and Emergencyand on itsin-patient wards atMacclesfield to providefeedback abouttheir experiences.The trust, will beencouraging patientsto say howlikely they are to recommendthe ward/See our main advert on page 23A&E department tofriends and family ifthey needed similarcare or treatment.The question is beingasked as part of anational initiative calledThe Friends and FamilyTest. There is also theopportunity for patientsto leave a comment.The results willall be collated on amonthly basis andBollinbrook House, 126 - 130 Beech Lane,Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2XZLate Night Thursday until 8pm (by appointment)Tel: 01625 503411 • www.fablounge.net– FLABeLOSS CELLuLOSS Dermalogica LashPerfect LAVASHELLSwill pay dividends. It is great exercise,but few gardeners make the effort towarm up and stretch the way they wouldbefore any other activity. Take a brisk wallbefore starting and do a few gentlestretches to loosen off.Physiofit’s top tips for enthusiasticgardeners:Try to buy bags of compost in smallerquantities. This may cost a little more butreduces the physio bills!Take care when lifting or better stillask for help. For lifting and carryingheavy weights, the hips and thighs aremore powerful and better equipped to dealwith the load than the back, so alwaysbend from the knees, not the waist, andtry to keep your back straight.Don’t overfill the wheelbarrowMove your feet closer to the object youare lifting and take a wide stance, to balanceyourself. Keep the object close to youas you lift it.Don’t lift and twist in the same movementand take care turning the mowerDon’t hunch over. Keep your back asstraight as possible and don’t over reach.If you have back pain plant low maintenanceshrubs and perennials and chooseplants for ground cover to reduce the needfor continuous weeding.Choose lightweight tools appropriatefor your height Only spend a maximumof 20 minutes bent down before walkingaround for 5 minutes. Have a lie down onthe floor or your bed for half an hour aftergardening to lengthen the muscles againor go for a nice walk to loosen off.Most of all, pace yourself. Do the hardstuff first, before you’re tired out and morelikely to over strain yourself.If you are unsure about where youneed to stretch and which stretches arebest for you, Physiofit offer MoT’s to assesswhere you need to focus your efforts.Physiofit is based in Alderley Edge andcan be contacted on 01625 590444 or seewww.physiofit.co.ukevery hospital willhave its results publishedon theNHSChoices website.John Wilbraham,Chief Executive ofEast CheshireNHS Trust, pictured,said: “Theintroduction of thistest means that thetrust will get realfeedback from theusers of our servicesin a timely fashionenabling us toimprove serviceswhere we need to.ISlimmingWorldwithSlimmingWorldJoin a warm and friendly group near you today...MACCLESFIELDWEDNESDAY’S10am & 12 noon & 5pm & 7pm andTHURSDAYS5pm & 7pm0844 897 8000www.slimmingworld.comslimmingworld.com/slimforgoodARE YOUFIT TOGARDEN?• Are aches and pains taking thepleasure out of gardening?• Do you know how to stretch?Physiofit's MOT programme isdesigned to highlight where youneed to stretch and which musclesneed to get stronger.Following a detailed analysis ofyour posture and mobility, ourhighly experienced physios willdesign you a simple individualprogramme to keep you fit andflexible.Call Physiofit on 01625 590444or visit our website: www.physiofit.co.uk4 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7NTSPECIALOFFERSfor newmembers...I’m the mum I alwaysTHE LIBERAL CLUBBODEN STREET,WATERS GREEN SK11 6LLTel: CAROL 0780 320 4117You will always receive a very warm welcomeEveryday is a healthy filling day0844 897 8000wanted to be!JOIN FOR6 WEEKS &SAVESAVEhalf price£12.45membershipuntil 18th May2013JOIN FORyour12 WEEKS &Jackie xSAVE£19.90£5PLUS!ULTIMATESLIMMING GUIDEIt’s never beenso easy!From 25th Februaryto 9th March 2013.Find out more atyour local group.

26 IndependentHelping families in Cheshire smile againWORKERS from MacclesfieldbasedPeaks & Plains HousingTrust gave something back to thecommunity when they took partin a special volunteering day.Give and Gain Day is a national dayof employee volunteering, with thousandsof workers across the globe,donating their time to the communitiesthey live or work in by taking partin this day of action.More than 50 Peaks & Plainsemployees visited three separate projectsin and around Macclesfield to offertheir time to deserving local charities.At Mary Sunley Canal Boat Trust,dance in the last year and attractingup to 25 people (including babies andtoddlers) each week to its Friday groupsessions.Caroline Kelf, who helps to run TheSMILE Group, said: “We’re thrilled toreceive the funding from Peaks &Plains as it will ensure we can pay forpeople to facilitate the group eachweek and provide invaluable, consistentsupport when it’s needed most.“Mums and dads can be affected inTrust gives back to the communitya charity that takes people with disabilitiesand special needs on day trips,the volunteers acted as the canal boatcrew for some special trips involvingolder Peaks & Plains residents, as wellas helping them with transport to andfrom the boat.Volunteers also spent the day atMoss Allotment Garden Project, a charitythat works with people with a rangeof disabilities. They spent some timedoing general gardening work as wellas carrying out repair work and generalmaintenance at the site.A third group of volunteers went tothe Bridgend centre in Bollington.A LOCAL community supportgroup for families affected by postnatalillness has secured vitalfunding from Peaks & Plains’Community Investment Grant.The Macclesfield-based housingtrust has awarded The SMILE Groupa grant of £2,000 to help sustain itsweekly group sessions at HurdsfieldChildren’s Centre, enabling parentsto benefit from valuable peer support.The group was set up on Mother’sDay 2011 by local mums who had personalexperience of postnataldepression (PND) and identified a vitalgap in community support services.The Community Investment Grantis an on-going funding programmedemonstrating Peaks & Plains’ commitmentto supporting social cohesion.It was established to support localcauses and recognise initiatives thatchampion sustainable communities.Peaks & Plains was impressed byThe SMILE Group’s entrepreneurialspirit and its impact on local people,having more than doubled its attensomany ways, from anxiety andinsomnia to low mood and bondingissues and it really can be an extremelydebilitating experience.“We not only provide a welcomingand relaxed place to chat, drink teaand bring babies and toddlers, but wealso offer a programme of complementarytherapy sessions to give parents‘me time’ and promote wellbeing.”Peter Pealing, community partnershipsmanager from Peaks & Plains,added: “The SMILE Group is a greatexample of community enterprise andshows what can be achieved whenpeople come together with a sharedvision and a real passion to make adifference.”If any charities or communitygroups would like to find out moreabout applying for funding from thecommunity investment grant, contactPeter on 0800 012 1311.For more details about The SMILEGroup contact thesmilegrouporg@gmail.com / @thesmilegroup on Twitteror visit www.thesmilegroup.orgCDL breaks new groundWORK has got underway on theconstruction of insurance softwarehouse CDL’s new riverfrontcampus on King’s Reach Roadin Stockport.CDL Group Chairman, TomHogg, who founded the businessin 1977, was joined byCouncillor Iain Roberts, ExecutiveMember for EconomicDevelopment and Regeneration,in a ground-breakingceremony to mark the beginningof the project.The initial phase of the multimillionpound investmentprogramme will see the constructionof a 30,000 sq ft officebuilding to accommodate thecompany’s growing workforce.Around 100 jobs are anticipatedto be created over the nexttwo years.Councillor Roberts said: “It’sgreat to see the start on site ofthis exciting project, both forCDL and for Stockport. I’m reallypleased to see this localcompany going from strengthto strength, creating jobs andin turn benefiting the wholeborough. I wish them the verybest for their continued successin Stockport.”Walkers get into theirstride with new footpathWALKERS in the Goostreyarea will now find it easierto explore the Cheshirecountryside thanks to anew footpath.As part of National WalkingMonth, Cheshire EastMayor Councillor George Walton,pictured, officially openedthe route, which heads northfrom the village to bridge agap in the county’s footpathnetwork.The route offers connectionsto the wider network of publicrights of way and alsocircular routes for people toexplore the countryside.It was developed by GoostreyFootpaths Group inpartnership with CheshireFarms Service, Cheshire EastCouncil and with fundingfrom Manchester AirportCommunity Trust Fund.To find out more about thevarious horse riding, walkingand cycling opportunities, logon at: www.discovercheshire.co.ukTo find out more about theGoostrey Footpaths Group, goto: www.goostreyfootpaths.org.ukThe group has published anew leaflet describing routes.Live independentlyWould you like to live independently, with the peace of mind that comes from knowinghelp is at hand when you need it?We can help if you, a relave or a friend, are:- living alone and want some reassurance and addional security- worried aer a fall or aer being sent home from hospital- suffering from demena, epilepsy or other long term condions.Our TrustLink service already supports over 5,000 people and we can help youWe can offer a wide range of different support services to meet your needs, from basic monitoringalarms to home visits and so much more. To find out how we can support you and/or your loved ones,call us now on Freephone 0800 012 1311 to arrange a free, no obligaon demonstraon.Service delivered by Peaks & Plains Housing Trust

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28 IndependentFoundation bids to help grass rootsDOES your group servethe community at grassroots level and need extracash?If so, Cheshire CommunityFoundation (CCF) could beready to help thanks to thegenerosity of its donors.The charity was set up alittle over a year ago and inthe last six months has handedout £250,000 to worthycauses.Grants range from a coupleof hundred pounds up to£25,000 a year, with an averageof £7,000 awarded tosupport community projectsin Cheshire East, WarringtonIN BRIEF . . .MORE than 280 swimmers fromCheshire and North Staffordshiretook part in the 2013 Swimathon toraise vital funds for Marie CurieCancer Care.ST Philip and St James ParishChurch in Alderley Edge organised a“Beating the Bounds” sponsoredwalk around the boundaries of thevillage to raise cash for its spire repairappeal.MACCLESFIELD MP David Rutleyis backing The National AutisticSociety’s new campaign aimed atimproving support for adults withautism. His endorsement of the‘Push For Action’ campaignfollows a recent NAS survey of1100 people across England,which showed that many adultswith the disability are missing outon the support they need.and Cheshire W est andChester.CCF also has anotherimportant role – attractingdonors and helping ensuretheir gifts go to the peoplethey want to help.Chief Executive HelenO’Donnell, pictured, fromBramhall, said: “Our visionis to make Cheshire betterand in some ways we’re likea broker.“Donors use our expertiseas a philanthropic adviser andgrant maker to find organisationsto fund that suit theirinterests and values andmake sure their investmentis a sound one and will havethe impact they intended.“The organisations we helpmust be not-for-profit such ascharities, community groupsand social enterprises andthey must be able to demonstratea clear communitybenefit.“Applicants don’t have to beregistered charities and caneven be part of a regional ornational organisation workingin Cheshire, as long asthey can show they’re the bestgroup to address a specificneed and no local organisationcan do this.”Grants are awarded quarterly,though applications upto £1,000 are assessed monthly.To apply call CCF on 01606330607 or email grants@cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk.Riverside Park Balsam bashYOUNG volunteers from MacclesfieldRSPB Wildlife Explorers andRSPB Phoenix gathered at RiversidePark in Macclesfield for a bigBalsam bash.Under the guidance of EmmaHoughton, Ranger with the Bollin ValleyPartnership, explorers learned howto identify the invasive plant and thereasons why the work to get rid of itwas needed. Group Leader T inaHanak said: “Our members are alwaysvery keen to take action to helpimprove our local green spaces. It isfantastic for young people to be ableto get involved with practical projectslike this that have a really positiveenvironmental impact.”Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorersand RSPB Phoenix are pictured atRiverside Park, with Bollin Valley partnershipRanger, Emma Houghton.Big steps: Diane Warhurst (staff) George Higginson (strokesurvivor) and friend Daryl both from Congleton, MarieMorgan (staff), George Oliver and Phil Banks, both strokesurvivorsStroke survivors step outMORE than 50 stroke survivors,families, volunteersand Stroke Associationstaff took part in the charity’sStep out for Strokewalk in Macclesfield’s VictoriaPark.The walk was officially startedby local MP David Rutley,who joined the walkers, alongwith Cheshire East DeputyMayorWesley Fitzgerald.Ruth Peak, event organiser,said: “It was a chillymorning but we had a fantastictime.“Each person had their reasonfor joining the event, andmany stroke survivors setthemselves a personal challengeof how far they wantedto walk. Lots of people saidit was a really inspiring andemotional day. “Stroke happensin an instant, but itseffects can last a lifetime. Thissponsored walk has enabledus to raise essential funds forthe Stroke Association andincrease awareness of stroke.”The Friends of Victoria Parksupported the event by providingrefreshments, and BevDeveraux gave a demonstrationof Nordic walking, withseveral stroke survivorspleased to have a go.There are over 1,000 peoplein East and Central Cheshirewho have a stroke each yearand over 9,300 people livingwith the effects of stroke.To find out more aboutstroke visit www .stroke.org.uk, or call the helpline0303 303 3100.School looks to change its working dayBRAMHALL High Schoolis consulting with parentsover plans to chance thetimings of its working dayfrom September this year.The proposal is to keepthe same 8.45am start tothe school day but to finishten minutes earlier at3.05pm.The move would reduce thelunch break by 10 minutes.ALL OURVANS HAVE12MTHSMOT✓Telephone:01782 562204SERVICE✓WARRANTY✓VALET✓ONEOWNER✓✓HPICLEARFINANCEAVAILABLE07 07 CITROENBERLINGO VANSChoice of 6£1,999 + VAT08 57 VAUXHALLCOMBO 1.7 CDTICHOICE OF 2NOW£2,99907 07 LDV 95SWBChoice of3 from£2,795 + VAT07 07LDV 95SWBChoice of 4from£2,495 + VATwww.cheshirevehiclesales.co.ukWE SPECIALISE IN GOOD/BAD CREDIT,05 55 LDV MAXUSTIPPERWhite£3,999+ VAT07 57 LDV MAXUS7 SEATERMINI-BUS£1,000 offNOW £5,899VANS07 57 LDV MAXUS 7 SEATER MINIBUS. . . . . . . . . .£1,000 OFF – NOW £5,89908 08 CITROEN DISPATCH,1000 HDI SWB . . . . . . . . . . . . .£5,79909 09 PEUGEOT BIPPER S HDI . . . . . . .£4,49907 07 CITROEN RELAY HDI SWB . . . . . .£4,29908 08 LDV MAXUS LWB,CHOICE OF 2, RED AND BLUE . . .£3,99907 07 TIPPER. 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Supporting youngfirst-time mumsMACCLESFIELD MP and offers frequent, structuredDavid Rutley has beenhome visits andfinding out more aboutthe new Family NursePartnership (FNP), whichsupports young first timemums through the firsttwo years of their baby’slives.He visited the team, whichis based at Congleton WarMemorial Hospital, to findout more about the healthprogramme for young mumsacross East Cheshire.Jane Buckley, Supervisorsupports mums with speciallytrained nurses.”During his visit Davidlearned more about the programme,how it runs andhow many parents are nowinvolved in the scheme.He said: “As a father offour I know that parentingcan be challenging and it’svery encouraging to seemany young people arealready working with theFNP.of the FNP, explained: “Not “Parents establishingonly will this programmebenefit young mothers under19 during their pregnancy, itwill also provide support withparenting for the first twoyears of their baby’s life.“The programme works bybuilding long-term relationshipsbetween family nursesand parents and encouragingpositive changes in parenting,lifestyle, health andeconomic self-sufficiency.”“The service focuses on thehealth of both baby and mumstrong relationships withtheir children at an early ageis hugely beneficial and it’sgreat news that the servicehas taken off so well. I’d liketo wish the team every successand encourage youngparents who need support toget in contact for advice andguidance, if required.”To find out more about theFNP please contact JaneBuckley by email at jbuckley1@nhs.netor telephone01260 292650.Independent 29Cadets go marching onTWO Stockport Cadets are on cloud ninehaving earned their gold drum badges atthe Air Cadet Organisation National MarchingBand Camp.This is the first time that cadets from 162(Stockport) Squadron have been selectedfor the prestigious camp.The intense training camp gave the twocadets, Cadet Sergeant Niall Dodd, 18, andCadet Corporal Blake Noden, 16, both fromOfferton, pictured, the opportunity to learnto play in a very large band during a weeklongcamp and be par t of a massedperformance at the end of the week.Niall said: “It was a very busy week andI really enjoyed it, the standard of instructionwas excellent, I learned a lot of newstuff and I can’t wait to play as part of theband, in a parade later in the year.”Autismschool getsGovernmentbackingCHESHIRE East has beenhanded a major boost withthe announcement that theDepartment for Educationhas approved plans by theNational Autistic Society(NAS) to run a specialist freeschool in Church Lawton,near Alsager.The school – which will caterfor 60 pupils – will help addressthe need for specialist teachingfor children who have conditionswithin the autistic spectrumcontinuum.Tough challengefor art judgesMACCLESFIELD solicitorJobling Gowler hasbeen inundated withentrants for its thirdArt Competition - withinspired artists using arange of media to creativelyinterpret thisyear’s theme of“Labyrinth”.Heather Jobling,Senior Partner at thefirm, said: “The judgeshave been impressedby the variety and standardof the in terpretationson thetheme, and anticipationfor who will be awardedthe priz e winningentries is growing fast.”The overall winner ofthe competition will beawarded 500, with thewinners of the 2D, 3D,textile and y oungartist categories eachreceiving £200.A new category of“The People’s Choice”has been establishedthis year, with the generalpublic invited toview the shor tlistedentries at the firm ’soffices, at 250 P arkLane, between June 3and July 5, and v otefor their favourite. Thegallery is open Mondayto Friday 10am –4.30pm.Nick servesup successAN aspiring home cook from Macclesfieldhas been selected torepresent Northern England in acompetition aimed at getting peoplecreative in the kitchen.Nick Proctor is one of five regionalfinalists to be chosen from hundreds ofentrants in the One Minute Wonder competitionorganised by salad specialistFlorette.It invited people to share their recipefor making a tasty salad in just 60 secondsto be in with the chance ofshowcasing their creation to millionsof TV viewers this summer.Nick entered his duck and goat’cheese medley. He said: “I hope I’vedemonstrated how salad can easily bemade into a special dish by using theright ingredients.“It’s been a great experience so far andI hope the rest of the nation gets to enjoymy recipe as much as I do!”The write stuff!MORE than 25 talented young writersfrom secondary schools inStockport entered a science-fictionwriting competition organised bythe local council.The ‘First Contact’competition for 14to 19 years olds set pupils the challengeof writing a maximum 2,000 word articleon whether there is life out there inthe universe and what the world’s reactionmight be if extra-terrestrials madecontact.Councillor Shan Alexander, StockportCouncil’s Executive Member for LifelongLearning and Achievement, said: “Iwould like to congratulate everybodywho took part in the ‘First Contact’writingcompetition.”sTel: 01625 616166www.cheshirevehiclerental.co.ukMACCLESFIELD’S LOCAL No1 FOR CAR AND VAN RENTAL!SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE VANS TO HIREALSO LUTON VANS WITH TAIL LIFTSFOR HOUSE REMOVALSCORPORATE RENTALSCAR HIRE5% DISCOUNTon production of this advert!The RENTAL CENTRECROMPTON ROAD GARAGE, MACCLESFIELD SK11 8DSCourteously keeping peopleon the move CAR, VAN &MINIBUS RENTAL

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Independent LOCAL SPORTMaisie’s a sporting superstarGIVE sporting all-rounderMaisie Cole a bat, a ball or apair of running spikes andshe will outperform the rest.The teenager has just beenmade captain of ManchesterCity’s under-15s, been selectedfor the Lancashire County Cricketunder-15 team and finishedthird in the 800 metres in theNorth-West Independent Associationof Schools’ AthleticsChampionships.A star pupil at Hillcrest GrammarSchool in Cale Green, Maisie,15, has been heralded as “probablyone of the best youngsportswomen in the country” byHillcrest’s Director of SportSimon Crane.Maisie, pictured, now wants tobecome one of a new generationof professional women footballersand hopes to fulfil her dreams atthe Ethiad. She said: “I startedplaying football at the age of sixand cricket at the age of sevenand I love both sports, but I thinkI will turn out to be a better footballerthan cricketer and that’sthe direction I am most likely tofollow.”A ball-playing midfield general,Maisie is also a seam andswing bowler with a sprint kickat the end of the 800 metres.She trains and plays footballthree times each week and whenthe seasons overlap does thesame and more with cricket. Shesaid: “I don’t really need to trainfor my running, I think I amdoing enough already.”Hillcrest Director of SportSimon Crane said: “Maisie hasbeen a delight to work with overthe years and has simply beenblessed with oodles of natural talentand a strong desire to makethe most of it.”Netball hot-shots head for North West trialsTHREE netball hot-shots fromMacclesfield’s King’s Girl Divisionhave been called up foral level by Ellie Bird, Sophia’s twinsister who made the squad lastyear and will retrial with currentteam members.King’s School netball coach CarolineColeman said: “To get one girltrials for the North W estregional team.All three girls play centre fortheir year group teams at King’sdictating play with speed, skill andvision.They are from from left to rightAntonia Bianchi, 13, from Macclesfield;Imi McCance 14, fromSwythamley and 15-year -oldSophia Bird from Somerford.The trio will be joined at regionintothe North West set-up is good,to have four is incredible.“We have a pool of outstandingyoung talent who are enjoying thedramatic resurgence in the sport.”Caroline continued: “Sky TV’scoverage has increased our sport’sprofile and the ‘Back to Netball’initiative to encourage formerplayers to return to the game theyloved as teenagers is creating areal buzz among the netball community.Add to that our brand newcourts at Fence Avenue and we feelwe have a winning formula.”Independent 31Marathon is set tobe a smash hitPRESTBURY Tennis Club is hoping its 24-hour sponsored tennis marathon will bea smash hit and net large amounts of cash.The event takes place on Saturday andSunday June 22 and 23.Squads of players will take part in doublesmatches on court in hour-long slotsthroughout the 24 hours.The marathon will start at 6pm on Saturdayand finish at 6pm the following day.The event has been organised to raisefunds for Prestbury’s new clubhouse.Double delightfor Disley FCDISLEY FC recorded one if its mostsuccessful seasons ever with boththe first and second teams winningtheir respective divisions in theEast Cheshire Sunday League.The two sides also reached theirLeague Cup Finals.Delighted club spokesman MikeLeech, said: “Thanks must go to Neil Singleton,manager of the first team andRick Bailey manager of the seconds,what a fantastic achievement for bothof them!”The club goes into the summer hopingthat the success will encourage morepeople to get involved in its activitiesboth on and off the pitch.Mike added: “Let’s hope we will nowbe able to fulfil our plans for the futuredevelopment of the club in the very nearfuture. ‘’If you would like to be involved withDisley FC contact Dave Branton atdave.branton@ibigroup.comPaul is just championPAUL Dooley holds the Poynton SportsClub men’s Merit Cup after his victoryover Malcolm Sims in the final. The losingsemi-finalists in the competitionwere Lee Fletcher and Ben Phillips.Swimmers makea real splashTHE Ryleys is celebrating the successof three of its senior pupils inthe swimming pool.The trio gave a strong account in theIndependent Association of Prep SchoolsSwimming Championships in Crawley,with two of them returning to AlderleyEdge with medals.Huw Williams, a Year 6 pupil fromPrestbury, breezed through his heatsand went on to win his U11 25m Butterflyfinal comfortably, taking gold in a newpersonal best time of 14.97 seconds.Huw’s sister Charlotte, from Year7, was narrowly beaten into silvermedal position in her final, also in the25m Butterfly.Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country ClubInspiring Golf Location. 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32 IndependentIndependent LOCAL SPORTHOME WIN FOR THE SILKMEN!MACCLESFIELD Town is lookingahead to a winning future as acommunity-owned club aftersecuring an historic deal withCheshire East Council.The deal was sealed during an urgentspecial meeting of the local authority’sCabinet. Members voted unanimouslyin favour of the move – which will alsolead to a new ground in the future.A cheque for immediate funding of£285,000, drawn from the council’s capitalbudget, was handed over to clubrepresentatives.The Silkmen are now the first seniorclub in England to become communityowned, without first becoming insolvent.Cheshire East will acquire the freeholdof the existing stadium and site sothat the club can consolidate its debts.The football club will remain at its currenthome until a new stadium is builtin the future.The funding will also enable the clubto convert from a limited company to acommunity interest company.Members of the public will be offeredthe opportunity to buy shares - makingthe club one truly owned by the localcommunity.Cheshire East leader CouncillorMichael Jones, pictured at the chequehandover, said: “This is the right resultfor the club, the fans and the peopleof Macclesfield.“Soon the people of Macclesfield willown their very own football club andthat can only be a good thing.“The Silkmen have been a part of thetown for around 130 years and wefound it inconceivable that Macclesfieldshould lose this important part of itsheritage.“The deal, which was thoroughlyinvestigated and is financially sound,was put together in just three days andmy thanks and praise go to all the officersinvolved who made this happen.“It marks a new era for the localauthority and shows that we are becomingmore agile in our thinking andactions, and can take informed decisionsswiftly and put them into practice.“This is the right decision andthis investment will reap benefitsin the future – I have no doubtabout this. This is a solid asset andwe are confident that this does notpresent a risk for the taxpayers ofCheshire East.”Macclesfield Town FC director, BarrieDarcey said: “We are incrediblygrateful to Cheshire East Council whoacted swiftly and in a thoroughly professionallyway to help and support usthrough this difficult time.“This funding will allow us to thriveas a club now. It will also help us continueall our good work in thecommunity, much of which goes onbehind the scenes.“We work with young and old peoplein Macclesfield and beyond, who needa sporting outlet. Without the supportwe are now receiving from the council,countless people would be at a loss.“As for the team, this is the news wewere all hoping for and now we can alllook forward to building a positive future.“We would now encourage everyoneto get involved in the new communityventure and look out for ways to buythe shares that will be on offer in thevery near future.”New managerAskey up forthe challengeMACCLESFIELD Town’snew boss John Ask ey isrelishing the challengethat he faces in the ConferencePremier side’shot-seat.Askey takes over asboss for the second time,with another former Townfans favourite Efe Sodje ashis number two.Their appointmentcame just before the offfieldchanges a t MossRose. Askey, former youthteam boss, now has thetask of plotting the Silkmen’sreturn to theFootball League.Speaking to the club’sofficial website, he said:“Efe and I ha ve beenappointed at perhaps notthe ideal time, but this iswhen the har d workstarts.“The changes off thepitch give us a fantasticchance to build the clubfrom scratch. We know itwon’t be easy , and w eneed the fans behind us.”There could also be somenew faces at the clubshortly he revealed as helooks to make inroads onthe transfer front.He said: “We’ve been onthe phone c onstantlysince the announcement,looking to bring playersin and we’ve spoken toseveral players who havebeen very keen to come tothe club.”And he added: I’m lookingforward to making mymark on the side , andwhat we are looking for ispeople who will want toplay for the club, will trainwell and will give 100%out on the pitch.“We want players whowill give it e verythingthey have got and willenjoy going out there toplay, because I think thatif the players are enjoyingplaying, then the fans willbe more likely to enjoywatching.”PEAK cyclesportNOW AVAILABLE: LADIES-SPECIFIC BIKE FITTING■ hot deals ■ expert service ■ Cytech mechanicsFence ROAD Avenue • MTB • TRIATHLON01625 426333MACCLESFIELDwww.peakcyclesport.comWOOD STREET AlsoMILL, at PICKFORD STREET, MACCLESFIELD(next to Camp Four and D.W. Sports)MACCLESFIELDFree ParkingBlues’ under-12s sign off in styleMACCLESFIELD RUFC’s under-12ssigned off their season in stylewith victory at the ManchesterSevens.They beat Didsbury, HeatonMoor, Bowden and Shrewsbury,only losing to a very good Fyldeside in the gr oup stages. Thismeant they qualified for the semifinalas runners up.In the semi the y played theKent champions, Sidcup – whohad not been beaten all season.But the Blues won 26-7, settingup a final against undef eatedFylde. The game proved a tenseaffair but with tries from HarryOliver, Ben Sleath and OscarJohnson, Macc ran out winners21pts to 14pts to lift the prestigioustrophy.A face lift for your kitchen – THAT WON’T COST A FORTUNEChange your work tops now and Whitby’s Granite Products Ltd willgive you a sink and taps worth £300.00 absolutely FREE(on presentation of this advert)Choose from our vast range of designer worktops,styles, granite, finishes and unbeatable price.With a fast turnaround and high qualitycraftsmanship you can achieve a new look kitchenwithout costing a fortune.We specialise in the templating, manufacture andinstallation of granite worktops and a range of otheritems including vanity tops, sills and hearths.Whitby’sGraniteProducts LtdA PASSION FOR STONEOpen Monday – Friday 9.00 – 5.00Tel : 01625 615500Fax: 01625 616888Unit A, Calamine Street, MacclesfieldSK11 7HU.mail@wgpltd.co.uk • www.wgpltd.co.uk