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Issue 48 Cheshire Independent 23Take the plungeto help childrenPEOPLE across Cheshireare being urged to takethe plunge and help acharity supporting vulnerablechildren celebrate its25th birthday.ChildLine has organised aBig Skydive on October 13 tomark the event and raisevital funds for its free, confidentialhelpline.And it wants as many peopleas possible from Cheshireto take part. Christine Mellor,area manager for theNSPCC-run ChildLine said:“For the past 25 years Child-Line has offered a lifeline forvulnerable children.“Whatever the concern, whereverchildren need us, we havebeen there to offer advice andsupport. Over the last 25 yearswe have counselled 2.6millionchildren across the UK. To continuethat work, we need yourhelp and support too.”“Solo or tandem skydives areavailable and participantsmust be over the age of 16. Youcan jump from one of 22 sitesacross the country, includingYoungsters step up to global challengeHILLCREST Preparatory andGrammar School is taking astep by step approach to promotingphysical fitness– 15,000steps a day to be precise.In a worldwide initiative promotedby The Global Children’sChallenge, each child agedfrom three to 11 in the CaleGreen school wears a pedometer– from getting up in themorning to going to bed atnight. Hillcrest’s teachers thenrecord the children’s physicalTaiLancaster. No experience is necessaryas full training will begiven and your jump is free ifyou’re able to raise minimumsponsorship of £395.‘“Nigel Hague, age 83, fatherof Foreign Secretary WilliamHague, did a sky dive for theNSPCC last month. Nigel, pictured,said: “I really enjoyedthe challenge of the sky dive,it was absolutely thrilling!“I would recommend it toanyone no matter what yourage, especially for the NSPCCwhich is a charity I have supportedfor many years.”For more information contactthe North West fundraisingteam on 0844 892 0253 or emailnorthwestappeals@nspcc.org.ukThe team will be able to offeryou fundraising support and arange of materials to help yougenerate support for your jump.activity and encourage themto step up their exertions bylinking exercise routines to avirtual circumnavigation of theglobe, with progress chartedon classroom maps and aninteractive website.The children are taking thewhole idea in their stride. KateFeltham, 10, said: “You cannothelp but check your steps allthrough the day and get up todo extra stuff to increase thecount.”ChiNEW BEGINNERS CLASS - JOIN NOW !DEAN ROW COMMUNITY CENTRE,SUMMERFIELDS, WILMSLOWEvery Saturday Morning 10.30am - 11.30amALSO ATACADEMY OF DANCE,WILMSLOW, HAWTHORN LANEEvery Tuesday 12noon - 1pmFor more information or to book your placeTel: Wing Ken 07771 738748TAI CHI - Revitalise your body!After losing 11st and winninga local slimmingcompetition, the only thingthat’s big about Pauline isher beaming smile.Pauline lost weight at thelocal Slimming World groupwhich is held every Wednesdayat the Liberal Club onBoden Street.And her transformationhasn’t gone unnoticed asPauline has just been namedWoman of the Year 2012.One in four women in theUK are already severely overweightand at risk ofsuffering a range of healthproblems.Slimming World’s Womanof the Year competitionrecognises the achieve -ments of women in makinglong-term healthy lifestylechanges for themselves andtheir families.Pauline joined SlimmingWorld in September 2010after her Hospital consultantadvised her to lose weight. It’sa healthy eating plan basedon satisfying even the largestof appetites so slimmersnever have to go hungry.Members fill up on unlimitedamounts of everydayfoods like fruit and veg, leanTHE BENEFITSOF TAI CHILESS people would have weightproblems and heart disease if theytook a moment to reflect what theyeat and how healthy their lifestyle is.However, the sad fact is that if we arebored, anxious or even angry, we ploughthrough packets of crisps or drink toomuch alcohol.These actions turn into bad habits andnot many of us are aware of the bad habitswe have. That includes mobile phoneusers, often seen talking away with theirphone stuck between a shrugged shoulderwhile both hands are busy doingsomething else.If these particular bad habits continuethey can cause strain and create jointproblems. However, there are constructiveoutlets to pursue. Tai Chi exercisehelps to transform the mind set andenable the practitioner to calmly deal withall kinds of situations in life.That is because it instils ‘inner peace’and boosts confidence and discipline.Health, Beauty & Spa TreatmentsBollinbrook House, 126 - 130 Beech Lane,Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2XZTel: 01625 503411 • www.fablounge.netLate night Thursday until 8pm (by appointment)– FLABeLOSS CELLuLOSS Dermalogica LashPerfect LAVASHELLSLess is more for local ‘Woman of the Year’ slimmerGiant steps: Pictured with theirpedometers and their classroom mapare Fern McGovern, Richard Hill,Jonathan Feltham and Kate Felthammeat and fish, pasta, potatoes,rice and pulses whichare all filling yet naturallylow in calories and fat.“I know a lot of peopleworry about joining a slimmingclub – they don’t knowwhat to expect. But from theminute“I walked into the LiberalClub’s Slimming Worldgroup, the support I’vereceived from my ConsultantCarol and the rest of thegroup has been brilliant,”being voted 10am sessionWoman of the Year 2012 isthe icing on the cake.”Carol who runs the group,says: “Pauline, is a hugeinspiration to everyone inour group and I hope sheinspires other women inMacclesfield to change theirlives in the same way.”Carol runs four SlimmingWorld sessions everyWednesday at the LiberalClub on Boden St 10am12noon 5pm & 7pm also 2sessions every Thursday atthe Silklife Centre onGeorge St at 5pm & 7pmFor further informationplease contact Carol on 07803204117 e-mail loseweightwithcarol@hotmail.com20 Years of Excellencein Physio PracticeWe would like to thank all our clients for theircontinued loyalty20th AnniversarySpecial Offer20% offYour first physio session during themonth of October 2012Call 01625 590444 to make an appointment,quoting Cheshire Independent Offer(Please bring this Advert with you to your first session)4 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7NT01625 590 444www.physiofit.co.uk