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12 Cheshire Independent Issue 48IN BRIEF . . .WILMSLOW officially became anArcAngel Protected Town at aspecial launch event held in BankSquare. The responsible drinkingand public safety scheme aims tomake the town a safer place to enjoya night out in and involves locallicensees.THE Ashton-on Mersey Showbandperformed at a special concert inaid of the Macclesfield SilkMuseums at the Heritage Centreauditorium.AUTHOR Matthew Hyde was theguest speaker at Alderley HistoryGroup’s latest meeting at theMethodist Church. He spoke aboutthe work of architectural historian SirNikolaus Pevsner in Cheshire.THE Annual General Meeting ofThe Friends of the Carrs group willtake place on Sunday October 14at 3pm at Wilmslow Parish Hall.A LAUNCH meeting for next year’sAlderley Edge May Fair took place atthe Festival Hall in the village.MACCLESFIELD MP David Rutley,who is co-chairman of the All PartyParliamentary Group forMountainering, led a group of eightMembers of Parliament to thesummit of Snowdon to raiseawareness of the importance ofoutdoor pursuits.WILMSLOW councillors have putaside £7,500 to buy new signs togreet people as they enter the town.The boundary signs will be put up onmajor gateways to Wilmslow, subjectto approval from Cheshire Eastcouncil. It is also looking to purchasenew notice boards.The BridgeA Wonderful Winter Wedding£52.50 Per Personany day atThe Bridge Hotelfor the months of January, February, March & November 2013IncludesReception drink:a glass of Prosecco2 Glasses of house wine with the wedding breakfastToast: a glass of Proseccoo0o£200.00 room hireminimum numbers 40 Adult guests3 Course wedding Breakfast(A choice from a selected menu)o0oEvening Guests:Bacon Bapso0oAlso IncludesThe Services of a ToastmasterOver night stay for the Bride & GroomDisley graffititrio told to cleanup their actsTHREE youths who had been spraypainting graffiti around Disley havebeen ordered to clean up the damagethey have caused.The move follows police action followinga number of reports of criminaldamage and information from the localcommunity.PCSO Chris Jackson, of the DisleyNeighbourhood Policing Team, said:“After liaising with the parish councilwe have decided that the best form ofpunishment is for those youths responsibleto clean up and paint over any ofthe graffiti.“This type of punishment is calledrestorative justice and works well incases such as this.”Restorative justice takes into accountthe needs of both the victims and theoffenders involved.It offers the victims a chance to receivereparation for the crime and offers theoffenders an opportunity to repair thedamage they have done.Major celebration ofMacclesfield heritageEVERTYHING Macclesfield was the themeof celebrations in the town to mark NationalHeritage weekend.Several events took place including awalk of the pubs of old Macclesfield, a historicbuildings walk and visits to the town’s19th century United Reformed Church,organised by Heritage Open Days.There was also an opportunity to meetauthor Paul Hurley and get signed copiesof his book Macclesfield Through Time.The weekend was an opportunity to celebratethe town’s wealth of history coveringmore than 1,000 years.WeddingsPrestbury Cheshire SK10 4DQ01625 829326 www.bridge-hotel.co.ukGreen-conscious youngstersprove that they’re full of energyYOUNGSTERS at a Wilmslowschool are celebratingafter scooping an award fortheir planet-saving workAshdene Primary School washonoured in a Cheshire Eastcompetition for its recyclingefforts, Councillor Rod Menlove,Cabinet member in charge of theenvironment, who was one of thejudges, said: “These childrenMACCLESFIELD Collegecampus was a hive of activityfor students as it heldits annual “Tolerance andRespect Day”.The college invited alongguests from a range of areasto speak and present on a varietyof subjects – includingissues around self-esteem.One of the main speakerswas Shaun Attwood, originallyfrom Cheshire, who told ofhis time spent as a prisoner inthe notorious Arizona state jailsystem.Shaun had moved to the USafter university and made millionsas a stockbroker in thedot.com bubble; he led a doublelife, though involving drugs andhis world came crashing downwhen his door was brokendown by a SWAT team.Six years in a brutalPhoenix prison followed, andShaun had some shockingMORE details have emergedabout the programme forthis year’s Bollington WalkingFestival – which getsinto its stride on October 20.Walkers from across the UKare expected to step into thetown for the third annual eightdayevent.Its organiser, the BollingtonDestination Forum, has deviseda programme of walks and socialevents to suit all tastes, from agentle stroll to a hearty stomp.Forum chairman IvorWilliamson stressed the eventwas also an opportunity to boostthe local economy.He said: “It has been shownthat events and promotionsbring in new people to a townreally did impress with theirinventive approaches to recyclingand energy-saving.”All finalists received a dynamoradio and a medal. Winningschools took home a shield tohold for the year. The individualwinning pupils received either amountain bike or cycle shopvouchers.Children at Woodcock’s Wellstories to tell the students. Hesaid: “I want to tell the students‘don’t make the samemistakes I did’.“The focus of my talk is onjail conditions, gangs and therealities of living in the prisonwith the highest death ratein the US.“The students can relate tome, at school I was a model studentand went to university –I am not some tough guy; it isa true story and they recognisethat. It makes people reallythink about the consequencesof the decisions they make.”Activities on the day includeda chance to tackle a 40ftclimbing wall, pictured, anda paintballing range run bythe Army.The day also provided newstudents with an opportunityto get to know each other and‘break the ice’ during their firstweek at the college.CE Primary were also honouredfor their energy monitoring work.Youngsters from both schoolsare pictured with, from left toright, Councillor Rod Menlove,Junior Energy Monitor coordinator,Lynne Humphries,Cheshire East waste educationofficer Lucinda Hodges andGroundwork Cheshire’s PeterHeberlet.College campus buzzing on Respect DayFestival takes things in its strideand I appeal to businesses tomake the most of the week withspecial offers and promotions.“We are working hard to supportour local traders andcaterers and we would love tohear from them.”More than 25 guided walksand a packed festival fringe programmemeans there’ssomething for everyone, includingchildren’s and specialinterest walks during the halftermbreak.Highlights include uniqueindustrial heritage and canaltreks and the new GeocacheWalk, new for the festival,which transforms your walkinto a treasure hunt.There is also Art in the Landscape– a short walk followed byan art workshop by local artist,Lainey Ross.Events for children includeBee Happy and Tinker’s Cloughwalks with a quiz.There’s also a pub walk, atour of Bollington Brewery andChildren’s Bear Hunt from thelibrary during half-term (FridayOctober 26).The walks are all guided, ledby local organisations and manyare free. Walks from the BridgendCentre cost £2.50 foradults, £1.00 for children whichincludes refreshments.For more information contactthe Bridgend Centre on PalmerstonStreet or call 01625576311.
Issue 48 Cheshire Independent 13IndependentAutumn delightsin Cheshire EastSuite 2b11 Market PlaceMacclesfieldCheshireSK10 1EB01625 511611Approved CentreSupported byWHAT’S <strong>ON</strong>THE leaves and turningand the nights are drawingin, but come rain or comeshine, there’s plenty to seeand do in Cheshire Eastthis autumn.Dust off your walkingboosts and blast away the cobwebswith the BollingtonWalking Festival, October 20-28. The festival has over 25guided walks to suit all agesand abilities, from epic hikesand canalside strolls, to gentlerambles and bear hunts forthe kids.Try your hand at geocaching,discover art in thelandscape and uncoverBollington’s rich industrial heritage.The festival also featurespub quizzes, afternoon teas,brewery tours and talks – notto be missed.With over 900 years of turbulenthistory, CombermereAbbey is well known as one ofCheshire’s most haunted houses.It’s no surprise then, thatlocal historian and ghosthunter Tim Prevett has chosenthe abbey as the venue forhis spine tingling ‘History andMystery’ tours on October 31and December 14.Tim’s expert blend of history,humour and a touch of theparanormal will have the hairson the back of your neck standingon end. Each tour lastsaround 75 minutes and prebookingis essential. Tours aresuitable for ages 10 and over.Younger children can havea spooktacular time at TattonPark’s Halloween Hauntingsfrom October 23-31. Meetspirits, spooks, ghosts andghouls like the one picturedhere in the atmospheric surroundingsof the Old Hall,and take part in a mysteryquiz, storytelling, face paintingand mask making. ClosedMonday October 29.Now in its 6th year, Goosfest2012 promises another eventfull of art, music, stand upcomedy, literature, drama andmore. This year’s festival runsfrom October 4-14 and highlightsinclude performancesfrom Showaddywaddy, NigelOgden and an audience withNicholas Parsons.Audiences will be given theopportunity to take part inBBC Radio 4’s Any Questions,and there are a number of participatoryactivities includingrag rugging workshops, gardendesign, drumming classesand more.For further informationon all events, includingprices and how to bookplease visit www.cheshiremarkettowns.co.ukSTOCKPORT’S Christmas lightswill be switch on in an ‘extravaganza’event on Wednesday November14 and excitement hit the town asthe headline acts were confirmed.In what promises to be the biggest andbest Christmas switch on event the townhas seen, the line-up includes recentlyreformed Steps and X Factor winner2010 Matt Cardle, with support fromGirl Band Vida, Forbidden Juice andBritain’s Got Talent’s ReConnected andBeMinor.Local groups will also take part andImagine FM has promised plenty of surpriseson the night in a show that willrun for four hours from mid-afternoon.You can meet Steps and all the otheracts backstage in an exclusive competition,simply visit imaginefm.net andclick the STEPS link.Imagine are also hosting the two bigbonfires of the year, with Wilmslow onSaturday November 3 and Woodford onMonday November 5.Keep an eye on the website for all thebig events coming your way this monthwww.imaginefm.net6am -10am - Paul Willett at Breakfast10am – 2.30pm – Simon James includingThe Coffee Break & Afternoon LoungeQuartet with manystrings to its bowMACCLESFIELD Music Societywill welcome the talented LondonbasedCastalian Quartet to theHeritage Centre later this month.The quartet will take centre stage onSaturday October 13, with a programmeof three of the most lovedstring quartets by Haydn, Beethovenand Mendelssohn.Their Macclesfield concert is supportedby The Countess of Munster Trustand gets underway at 7.30pm.Tickets cost £12 and are availablefrom The Heritage Centre; MacclesfieldVisitor Information Centre, Town Hall,Macclesfield; Margin Music, 3, MarketPlace, Macclesfield and at the door.Accompanied children and full timestudents are free.For telephone reservations orfurther information call 01625582077, email maccmusic@thorn247.freeserve.co.uk or visit www.macclesfieldmusicsociety.co.ukHome-Start East Cheshire9th Annual General Meeting 24th October, 2012Join us at the Lion and Swan, Swan Bank, Congleton tohear more about our work to develop the children’sworkforce in Cheshire East.PROGRAMME:10.00am Formal Business –followed by separate informationgiving sessions:• 12 noon – Working withParentsAward for Volunteers.Information on volunteeringwith Home-Start.• 2.00pm – Referring Families.Information for those referringFor further information or tobook a place contact01625 511611‘Steps’ to headline Merseyway ChristmasPLEASEJOINUS!2.30pm – 7.00pm - Faye Bamford’s HomeRun. 7.00pm – 9.00pm - Chellce Aj’s ‘GirlsNight in’. 9 .00 – 12.00 - Late Night Lovewith Andy StevensonAND WEEKENDS : Saturday8am-noon - Kay Whyld’s Morning KickOff . Noon – 3pm - Simon James SaturdayBrunch. 3pm – 6pm - Paul Taylor SaturdayLounge. 6pm - midnight- Party ClassicsSunday8am - Noon - Kev McLeans SundayMorning Lie In. Noon - 4pm - FayeBamford Sunday Lunch. 4pm – 6pm -Sunday Chill. 6pm – 9pm – TerryChristian’s Northerners with Attitude.9pm – midnight – Power AnthemsDinner that can make a differenceMACCLESFIELD-based charityDestiny Children is organising ablack tie dinner dance to raise fundsfor its vital work with underprivilegedchildren in Kenya.The dinner, on December 1, is also achance for people to get into the spirit ofthe festive season.The charity raises funds for the DestinyGarden School in Kenya. It openedin May 2009 and now supports 300 childrenranging from two to 15 years of age,providing the education that can helpthem to escape poverty.The dinner will take place at Mykitaon Snape Road, Macclesfield, starting at7.30pm, and includes dinner and dancingto music from Cheshire band ‘NotQuite Jazz’.Tickets are £28 each and the eveningalso includes a silent auction and raffle.All the money raised will go to supportthe school.The charity was started by Judy andCall To Book01625 829 326Patrick Roper who live in Macclesfieldand have visited the school on a numberof occasions.They began by encouraging people tosponsor the children attending theschool; it costs just £10 to educate a childfor a month and provide them with ahealthy lunch each day.Judy Roper, chairwoman of the DestinyChildren committee, said: “Onesuccessful event at Christmas could provideenough funds to keep the schooloperating for two months.“Simply buying a ticket and joiningour celebration of Christmas could givethese children a gift to change their lives.It will also, of course, be a brilliant nightout for couples, families or companies.”To purchase tickets call 01625 421676or 01625 427022 or emailelizabeth@wright.org or destinychildren@live.co.uk.To find out more aboutthe Destiny Garden School visitwww.destinychildren.co.ukChristmasTribute NightsThree Course DinnerCabaret Artist & DiscoThe Village Prestbury Cheshire SK10 4DQTel 01625 829326 www.bridge-hotel.co.uk
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