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4Ka xIn this editionFoGS update... 10Days Out & Meals Out reviews 14Financial matters... 18Our local heritage... 22Katy meets... Ka Pie 26Eco dates for your diary... 30Let's talk legal... 32Katy meets... A Lench Building Group 36Goostrey Rose Festival 2023 44The secret chef... 48Goostrey open gardens 2023 52We've got you covered... 54From the bar, with Rich... 56Holmes Chapel Partnership update... 60Don't be embarrassed by your feet! 62Patient Participation Group update... 64Business ideas... Podcasting 68Holmes Chapel Parish Council update... 72Ready reference... 78Contacting us...Katy O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookings 01477 518 252Welcome & Contents...The Villages Mag is part of01477 518 252 • thevillagesmag.comfor advertising information www.archpublications.comJune is a special month for me, not only because it is my birthday, but also because it marks the beginning of summer. With longer days and warmer evenings, we have planned relaxing family times in our own garden and the occasional evening spent outside The George and Dragon or in the back seating area of The Bottle Bank, enjoying something refreshing.I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our Ward Councillor, Les Gilbert, on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. I had the opportunity to work alongside him during my time as a Parish Councillor, and he consistently worked hard for the beneﬁt of our community. He was never afraid to challenge Cheshire East when necessary.Councillor Gilbert served as a Cheshire East Councillor from 2008 until his passing in 2023. He was also a member of our Parish Council from 2009 to 2011. Les was actively involved in the Village Volunteers, dedicating countless hours to keeping the village looking its best for the beneﬁt of all residents.Working with Cllr Gilbert was a great experience. He displayed kindness, compassion, consideration, and diligence in everything he did, and he was always willing to listen.Along with the Parish Council, I extend our deepest condolences to his partner and all his family. He will be greatly missed, and may he rest in peace.74 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, CW10 9ABenquiries@blainboland.co.uk01606 834824Legal experts based in theheart of MiddlewichBuying & Selling HousesEmployment Law · Will WritingProbate · Intestacy MattersLasting Powers of AttorneyCommercial PropertyBusiness InsightsScan to Listen & Subscribearchpublications.com/podcast

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574 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, CW10 9ABenquiries@blainboland.co.uk01606 834824Legal experts based in theheart of MiddlewichBuying & Selling HousesEmployment Law · Will WritingProbate · Intestacy MattersLasting Powers of AttorneyCommercial Property4Ka xIn this editionFoGS update... 10Days Out & Meals Out reviews 14Financial matters... 18Our local heritage... 22Katy meets... Ka Pie 26Eco dates for your diary... 30Let's talk legal... 32Katy meets... A Lench Building Group 36Goostrey Rose Festival 2023 44The secret chef... 48Goostrey open gardens 2023 52We've got you covered... 54From the bar, with Rich... 56Holmes Chapel Partnership update... 60Don't be embarrassed by your feet! 62Patient Participation Group update... 64Business ideas... Podcasting 68Holmes Chapel Parish Council update... 72Ready reference... 78Contacting us...Katy O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookings 01477 518 252Welcome & Contents...The Villages Mag is part of01477 518 252 • thevillagesmag.comfor advertising information www.archpublications.comJune is a special month for me, not only because it is my birthday, but also because it marks the beginning of summer. With longer days and warmer evenings, we have planned relaxing family times in our own garden and the occasional evening spent outside The George and Dragon or in the back seating area of The Bottle Bank, enjoying something refreshing.I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our Ward Councillor, Les Gilbert, on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. I had the opportunity to work alongside him during my time as a Parish Councillor, and he consistently worked hard for the beneﬁt of our community. He was never afraid to challenge Cheshire East when necessary.Councillor Gilbert served as a Cheshire East Councillor from 2008 until his passing in 2023. He was also a member of our Parish Council from 2009 to 2011. Les was actively involved in the Village Volunteers, dedicating countless hours to keeping the village looking its best for the beneﬁt of all residents.Working with Cllr Gilbert was a great experience. He displayed kindness, compassion, consideration, and diligence in everything he did, and he was always willing to listen.Along with the Parish Council, I extend our deepest condolences to his partner and all his family. He will be greatly missed, and may he rest in peace.74 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, CW10 9ABenquiries@blainboland.co.uk01606 834824Legal experts based in theheart of MiddlewichBuying & Selling HousesEmployment Law · Will WritingProbate · Intestacy MattersLasting Powers of AttorneyCommercial PropertyBusiness InsightsScan to Listen & Subscribearchpublications.com/podcast

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Bespoke ServiceBuilt-In-FurnitureCupboards · StorageWindow Frames · SillsKitchens Fitted or Face LiftsSkirting Boards · ArchitravesWooden DeckingDoor HangingPicture Framing · Bespoke Service · Art Framing Photo Framing · Box Frames Tray Frames · Display FramesSB CARPENTRY& FRAMINGCall Steve on 07753 160072 sbcarpentryframing sbcarpentryandframingNo job toobig or small!TEL: 01477 531594 / 07836 768306www.theoldfueldepot.comTwemlow Lane, TwemlowCW4 8GJModern Offices in a Rural SettingMeeting Room HireHigh Speed Internet at 200mbsCar Parking & EV ChargingYour Local Lawnmower & Garden Equipment SpecialistsSales • Servicing • Repairs • Spare Parts • Collection & Drop o ServiceCall for a free quote & friendly advice: 01270 761408sandbachmowersandrepairs@btinternet.comUnit 10, Lodge Road, Sandbach, CW11 3HDFROM DESIGNTO BUILDBUILDING & MAINTENANCE Residential Design ServicesNew Builds · ExtensionsLoft & Garage ConversionsLayout AlterationsKitchen & Bathroom Designs30+ Years of Industry ExperienceBuilding Control ApplicationsPlanning Applications3D VisualsTHE LENCH BUILDING GROUP HAVE THE JOURNEY OF YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT COVERED.OUR DESIGN PARTNER.OUR BUILD PARTNER.Barn Conversions · New BuildsBuilding & MaintenanceSmall Works & RenovationsTurn Key Projects · Brick Cleaning01782 785347www.ttlbuilding.comUnit 3, West Avenue, Talke ST7 1NT07990 978873www.wildgoosearchitecture.co.uk

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8Mike PercivalPainter& DecoratorFriendly & professional Quality serviceExperiencedLocal Call for a freeQuote 07899750018OPENING HOURS MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 9-6THURSDAY 9-8 FRIDAY 9-7 SAT 730-2BOOKINGSESSENTIALCard payments acceptedPlease call for out of hours appointmentsBookings can be made via the websiteTRADITIONAL BARBERING FUSED WITHMODERN PRECISION TECHNIQUES.HAIRCUTS £14HAIRCUT & BEARD £20SKINFADE £17SKIN FADE & BEARD £22CHURCH WALK, HOLMES CHAPEL07845 999673WWW.TRYMBARBERS.CO.UKKIDS CUT £13OAP £12BEARD TRIM £8DELUXE BEARD £15MONDAY-WEDNESDAYOAP RATES £10Holmes Chapel Windows& RooflineQuality & Service at it’s best est 1982!holmeschapelwindows@hotmail.comwww.holmeschapelwindows.infoCall NOW: 0800 206 2225 • 01606 836595Warmer conservatory roofsA rated Upvc Windows Fascias and guttering Composite doors Bi fold doors Sealed units replaced Plus personalisedcards, gis & books.Greetings cards,knitting yarn, patterns, toys & gis.Search Molly’s Direct on Ebay & OnbuyWe also do AVONContact me for a brochureTel: 07711 459224chris.pinion@route56.co.ukFree delivery within two miles of Holmes ChapelCall Alan Lewis for your FREE no obligation quotation:01477 533 667 or 07970 806 451safeclean32@aol.comBased inHOLMESCHAPELYOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICEwww.tileandstonemedic.co.ukWe use safe, natural & eﬀective products to clean your soft furnishings & hard surfaces in your home & commercial premisesCarpet, upholstery, leather, curtains & rugs. Stain protection treatments. Spot, stain & odour removal.TILE, STONE & GROUT CLEANING & RE-SEALING Marble • Limestone • Travertine • PorcelainKarndean • Amtico • Quarry • Slate • VictorianPatio and Driveway cleaningTarmac RenovationRPSPLUMBING,GAS &HEATINGBoiler & heating system installationsUnvented cylinders Power ushing Underoor heatingRadiator installation& repairs Plumbing repairs Over 15 years experience in all aspects of plumbing & heating, based in GoostreyCall/text/WhatsApp Joe on 07917825817Email reevesplumbing.jr@gmail.comGas SafeNumber562476

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9Mike PercivalPainter& DecoratorFriendly & professional Quality serviceExperiencedLocal Call for a freeQuote 07899750018OPENING HOURS MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 9-6THURSDAY 9-8 FRIDAY 9-7 SAT 730-2BOOKINGSESSENTIALCard payments acceptedPlease call for out of hours appointmentsBookings can be made via the websiteTRADITIONAL BARBERING FUSED WITHMODERN PRECISION TECHNIQUES.HAIRCUTS £14HAIRCUT & BEARD £20SKINFADE £17SKIN FADE & BEARD £22CHURCH WALK, HOLMES CHAPEL07845 999673WWW.TRYMBARBERS.CO.UKKIDS CUT £13OAP £12BEARD TRIM £8DELUXE BEARD £15MONDAY-WEDNESDAYOAP RATES £10Holmes Chapel Windows& RooflineQuality & Service at it’s best est 1982!holmeschapelwindows@hotmail.comwww.holmeschapelwindows.infoCall NOW: 0800 206 2225 • 01606 836595Warmer conservatory roofsA rated Upvc Windows Fascias and guttering Composite doors Bi fold doors Sealed units replaced Plus personalisedcards, gis & books.Greetings cards,knitting yarn, patterns, toys & gis.Search Molly’s Direct on Ebay & OnbuyWe also do AVONContact me for a brochureTel: 07711 459224chris.pinion@route56.co.ukFree delivery within two miles of Holmes ChapelCall Alan Lewis for your FREE no obligation quotation:01477 533 667 or 07970 806 451safeclean32@aol.comBased inHOLMESCHAPELYOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICEwww.tileandstonemedic.co.ukWe use safe, natural & eﬀective products to clean your soft furnishings & hard surfaces in your home & commercial premisesCarpet, upholstery, leather, curtains & rugs. Stain protection treatments. Spot, stain & odour removal.TILE, STONE & GROUT CLEANING & RE-SEALING Marble • Limestone • Travertine • PorcelainKarndean • Amtico • Quarry • Slate • VictorianPatio and Driveway cleaningTarmac RenovationRPSPLUMBING,GAS &HEATINGBoiler & heating system installationsUnvented cylinders Power ushing Underoor heatingRadiator installation& repairs Plumbing repairs Over 15 years experience in all aspects of plumbing & heating, based in GoostreyCall/text/WhatsApp Joe on 07917825817Email reevesplumbing.jr@gmail.comGas SafeNumber562476

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10FREE HOMECONSULTATIONWhether you’re looking for a newly bespoke tted kitchen, a simple cabinet door replacement, or a complete kitchen refurbishment, KW Kitchens offers the service and solutions you need.Renew your kitchen,refresh your homeScan to visitour websiteTel: 01270 652488 Tel: 07964 920165 www.kwkitchens.co.ukShowroom at Pillory House Coffee Shop Gallery & Showroom, CW5 5BDThree updates from FoGSFirst, we’ve put the award for Cheshire’s Best Unstaffed Station 2022 on the wall of the road bridge at the end of platform one. We’re proud that we’ve won a total of eight totems from this Best Kept Station competition since we started work in 2012. Second, it was good to see the majority of our active members at the station on Monday 8th May. This was part of the Big Help Out on the last day of the Coronation weekend. We took the opportunity to move daffodils from some of the platform tubs and to replace them with colourful pansies. The bulbs have been replanted under the hedge beside Station Road. We hope that next spring, passing motorists, cyclists and walkers will enjoy the display of ﬂowers. The third piece of news is the result of an unexpected opportunity. Jools Townsend, CEO of Community Rail, and Adam Cottam, Director of Photography at Middle Table, came to Goostrey station to make a short ﬁlm which will be used to launch the World Cup of Stations 2023. The Rail Delivery Group wants to crown UK’s Best Loved Station and to shine a spotlight on the work of dedicated volunteers. We are thrilled to be one of three stations featured - and the only one from England! We were delighted that eleven children from Goostrey Community Primary School came to the station after the end of lessons to be ﬁlmed with the bug hotels. Jools Townsend really enjoyed the event. Later that day she wrote this on her Twitter account : A fantastic day visiting @GoostreyRail in Cheshire ﬁnding out about their achievements rejuvenating their historic station, caring for nature and bringing the community together through art - a privilege to meet the passionate volunteers behind it all!News from Goostrey Art Studio?At last the Platinum Jubilee Plaque is in place! To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign, Debbie Goldsmith led a project to create a lasting memorial of this historic event. She worked with children and teachers from Goostrey Community Primary School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School to create decorated clay tiles. Tracey Cartlege from the Manchester Clay Studio brought them together into a stunning circular design. And now rail workers have secured it to a wall outside the shelter on platform two so we can all enjoy the colours, shapes and words. In addition, inside the shelter, there’s an exhibition with photos showing how the plaque was created.But Debbie is a talented artist and it’s important that she displays her own work. ‘Mostly Sunny’ is an exhibition of her new paintings at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. It’s open daily 10am - 10pm from 1st June until 25th July and she’s encouraging us all to visit.Debbie continues to be busy organising workshops for local residents of all ages through Goostrey Art Studio. A recent success was the Big Help Out on May 8th when over 60 clay tiles were decorated with letter shapes and natural materials to celebrate the coronation of King Charles 111. They will be ﬁnished in the kilns at the Clay Studio and then Friends of Goostrey Station will help to install them in the gardens around Goostrey Station.Friends of Goostrey Stationfriendsofgoostreystation.org Friends of Goostrey Station...

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11FREE HOMECONSULTATIONWhether you’re looking for a newly bespoke tted kitchen, a simple cabinet door replacement, or a complete kitchen refurbishment, KW Kitchens offers the service and solutions you need.Renew your kitchen,refresh your homeScan to visitour websiteTel: 01270 652488 Tel: 07964 920165 www.kwkitchens.co.ukShowroom at Pillory House Coffee Shop Gallery & Showroom, CW5 5BDThree updates from FoGSFirst, we’ve put the award for Cheshire’s Best Unstaffed Station 2022 on the wall of the road bridge at the end of platform one. We’re proud that we’ve won a total of eight totems from this Best Kept Station competition since we started work in 2012. Second, it was good to see the majority of our active members at the station on Monday 8th May. This was part of the Big Help Out on the last day of the Coronation weekend. We took the opportunity to move daffodils from some of the platform tubs and to replace them with colourful pansies. The bulbs have been replanted under the hedge beside Station Road. We hope that next spring, passing motorists, cyclists and walkers will enjoy the display of ﬂowers. The third piece of news is the result of an unexpected opportunity. Jools Townsend, CEO of Community Rail, and Adam Cottam, Director of Photography at Middle Table, came to Goostrey station to make a short ﬁlm which will be used to launch the World Cup of Stations 2023. The Rail Delivery Group wants to crown UK’s Best Loved Station and to shine a spotlight on the work of dedicated volunteers. We are thrilled to be one of three stations featured - and the only one from England! We were delighted that eleven children from Goostrey Community Primary School came to the station after the end of lessons to be ﬁlmed with the bug hotels. Jools Townsend really enjoyed the event. Later that day she wrote this on her Twitter account : A fantastic day visiting @GoostreyRail in Cheshire ﬁnding out about their achievements rejuvenating their historic station, caring for nature and bringing the community together through art - a privilege to meet the passionate volunteers behind it all!News from Goostrey Art Studio?At last the Platinum Jubilee Plaque is in place! To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign, Debbie Goldsmith led a project to create a lasting memorial of this historic event. She worked with children and teachers from Goostrey Community Primary School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School to create decorated clay tiles. Tracey Cartlege from the Manchester Clay Studio brought them together into a stunning circular design. And now rail workers have secured it to a wall outside the shelter on platform two so we can all enjoy the colours, shapes and words. In addition, inside the shelter, there’s an exhibition with photos showing how the plaque was created.But Debbie is a talented artist and it’s important that she displays her own work. ‘Mostly Sunny’ is an exhibition of her new paintings at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. It’s open daily 10am - 10pm from 1st June until 25th July and she’s encouraging us all to visit.Debbie continues to be busy organising workshops for local residents of all ages through Goostrey Art Studio. A recent success was the Big Help Out on May 8th when over 60 clay tiles were decorated with letter shapes and natural materials to celebrate the coronation of King Charles 111. They will be ﬁnished in the kilns at the Clay Studio and then Friends of Goostrey Station will help to install them in the gardens around Goostrey Station.Friends of Goostrey Stationfriendsofgoostreystation.org Friends of Goostrey Station...

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14Suite 11 • The Old Fuel Depot • Twemlow Lane • Twemlow • Cheshire • CW4 8GJ01270 765888 • accounts@brucemarshall.co.uk • www.brucemarshall.co.ukCall us today for afree consultationCompanyAccountsSelf-AssessmentPayrollBusinessStart-upsVATDays Out & Meals Out reviews...I travelled to Altrincham for a very special lunch with my daughter. To a very rare 100% gluten free deli and cafe. It was amazing and so worth the 20min drive. As we checked over the cakes on the counter before taking a seat, I showed her the chalk board sign “Everything is Gluten Free”. Her eyes lit up as she took it in. My daughter loved the fact she could order anything on the menu and anything off the counter. It gave her the freedom that being gluten free steals on a daily basis.The menu is great and you can buy things to take home too as it’s also a deli. Breakfast is served all day and includes really interesting items like eggy bread and pancakes. There is a pastry section with a cheese and onion pie or one of their daily special pastries served with chips and baked beans/salad. A whole selection of sandwich ﬁllings which can be in bread, a bagel, toast or as a salad.The Children’s menu is actually amazing too. Giving both hot and cold options. The prices for all items are very reasonable especially the fact that it’s all Gluten free which is always priced higher than “muggle food” which is what some Gluten Free people call normal food for fun.My daughter struggled to choose as there was so much she fancied. Finally she went for Hot Chick Bagel which was overspilling with fresh chicken smothered in a lemon drop chilli mayo. I ordered potato cake stack with ham, cheese and jalapeño. We shared the meals so we could both try each other’s. My daughter really enjoyed the bagel but especially liked the potato cake, so much so, she said she wants to order that next time we visit.For dessert we went to have a look at the cakes again. My daughter chose a slice of chocolate biscuit cake which was a rich mouse with chunks of biscuit in. The owner was really friendly and chatty. Our whole visit was really enjoyable and we would love to visit again soon. If you cant get to Altrincham they offer delivery to Manchester and Cheshire. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. 8, 10 Oxford Rd, Altrincham WA14 2DY Jenny, Days Out and Meals Out Reviews You can ﬁnd more reviews on my Facebook page & Instagram, search ‘Days Out and Meals Out’

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15Suite 11 • The Old Fuel Depot • Twemlow Lane • Twemlow • Cheshire • CW4 8GJ01270 765888 • accounts@brucemarshall.co.uk • www.brucemarshall.co.ukCall us today for afree consultationCompanyAccountsSelf-AssessmentPayrollBusinessStart-upsVATDays Out & Meals Out reviews...I travelled to Altrincham for a very special lunch with my daughter. To a very rare 100% gluten free deli and cafe. It was amazing and so worth the 20min drive. As we checked over the cakes on the counter before taking a seat, I showed her the chalk board sign “Everything is Gluten Free”. Her eyes lit up as she took it in. My daughter loved the fact she could order anything on the menu and anything off the counter. It gave her the freedom that being gluten free steals on a daily basis.The menu is great and you can buy things to take home too as it’s also a deli. Breakfast is served all day and includes really interesting items like eggy bread and pancakes. There is a pastry section with a cheese and onion pie or one of their daily special pastries served with chips and baked beans/salad. A whole selection of sandwich ﬁllings which can be in bread, a bagel, toast or as a salad.The Children’s menu is actually amazing too. Giving both hot and cold options. The prices for all items are very reasonable especially the fact that it’s all Gluten free which is always priced higher than “muggle food” which is what some Gluten Free people call normal food for fun.My daughter struggled to choose as there was so much she fancied. Finally she went for Hot Chick Bagel which was overspilling with fresh chicken smothered in a lemon drop chilli mayo. I ordered potato cake stack with ham, cheese and jalapeño. We shared the meals so we could both try each other’s. My daughter really enjoyed the bagel but especially liked the potato cake, so much so, she said she wants to order that next time we visit.For dessert we went to have a look at the cakes again. My daughter chose a slice of chocolate biscuit cake which was a rich mouse with chunks of biscuit in. The owner was really friendly and chatty. Our whole visit was really enjoyable and we would love to visit again soon. If you cant get to Altrincham they offer delivery to Manchester and Cheshire. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. 8, 10 Oxford Rd, Altrincham WA14 2DY Jenny, Days Out and Meals Out Reviews You can ﬁnd more reviews on my Facebook page & Instagram, search ‘Days Out and Meals Out’

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18Shanty Farm, Byley CW10 9NG01606 832874www.lowesfarmshop.comEverything you would expect from our farm shop.Also on the farm...FIELD SMITHS Premium country clothingFOUR OAKS DIRECT Quality plants at great pricesFRAME Picture framing studioGIFTED Beautiful gifts for all occasionsCHESHIRE WARDROBE BOUTIQUE Aordable fashion for women of all agesTASCHE KEYS NAILS & BEAUTY Beauty Salon and Training Academy INGLEDEW THERAPY Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Practical CoachingH, DAVIDSON BUTCHERS Quality meatBREAKFASTS, BRUNCHES, LUNCHES, TEAS,COFFEE, CAKES & AFTERNOON TEASPlus, a wide range of home-grown seasonal veg and local suppliers such as Chatwins pies & cakes; & Jo’s cakes.Freshly picked just for youSPECIALISTS INWASTE MANAGEMENT• Prompt• Friendly service• Domestic & commercial• All sizes of skip available • Load & GoTO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AM SKIP HIRE CALL:01477 535 380 or visit our website:www.amskiphire.co.ukNew Service – Grab Lorry Now AvailableFast reliable service at competitive ratesPermit no. JB3100GA/A001Financial matters...IT can feel like a loaded question, but asking yourself whether you have the right personal protection in place is a question that every adult ought to ask themselves.If the answer turns out to be, “Yep, I’m all covered!”, that’s brilliant. But unless you stop to ask yourself a few big questions (and ﬁnd out what products are out there), you’ll never know. And whatever you think you know, the answer may well surprise you.Personal protection refers to a range of insurance products that are designed to provide you with ﬁnancial protection if life throws you a curveball.While there are a wide range of personal protection products, the three types we’ll cover here are; Life insurance, Income protection, and Critical illness coverIt’s worth noting here that not everyone needs these insurance products. For example, your employer may provide you with adequate coverage should you die or become ill and unable to work.However, don’t assume that just because you’re employed, you might not opt for protection products like these. You may ﬁnd that you don’t yet have the level of protection in place that you would prefer to have.Life insurance (sometimes called life cover or life assurance) is a policy that gives your family ﬁnancial protection should you pass away.This protection comes in the form of a lump sum of money that your loved ones receive after you die. The size of the sum depends on the level of cover you choose and typically goes towards maintaining living standards, like covering monthly bills.If you’re employed, your employer may provide you with adequate life cover through work. Death in service beneﬁt, for example, pays out a tax-free lump-sum to your family typically worth 2 to 4 times your annual salary.Depending on your family’s circumstances, that amount might be plenty. You may feel that paying additional monthly premiums for a life insurance policy is unnecessary.However, it is well worth considering whether coverage through your workplace is suitable.For some people, investing in a life insurance policy in addition to beneﬁting from workplace life coverage or death in service beneﬁt is the right call. This strategy might even bring down the cost of cover, because you’d require less of it.As we mentioned up top, life insurance policies are not necessarily for everyone. But if you’re self-employed, have a mortgage, or have a partner and/or dependant(s) that rely at least in part on your income, the right kind of life cover is seriously worth considering. There are also personal protection products that provide ﬁnancial support if you were to become ill or unable to work. Income protection and critical illness cover are different products that can help you and your family weather life’s proverbial storms; but how do you know if they’re right for you?Income protection is a long-term insurance policy that provides you with a monthly income if you can’t work due to illness or injury. Designed to allow you to maintain your lifestyle while you are unable to work, income protection pays a proportion of your income each month. Critical illness cover functions in a similar way, except you receive ﬁnancial support in a single tax-free lump-sum. The policy will cover you only if you’re diagnosed with a condition from speciﬁc list of serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses (e.g. cancer, a heart attack and motor neurone disease). While income protection and critical illness cover work well for some people, like all ﬁnancial products they’re not necessarily for everyone.If you are now asking yourself the question, “am I protected?”. It might be time to talk to a ﬁnancial advisor.HW Independent Financial Management

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19Shanty Farm, Byley CW10 9NG01606 832874www.lowesfarmshop.comEverything you would expect from our farm shop.Also on the farm...FIELD SMITHS Premium country clothingFOUR OAKS DIRECT Quality plants at great pricesFRAME Picture framing studioGIFTED Beautiful gifts for all occasionsCHESHIRE WARDROBE BOUTIQUE Aordable fashion for women of all agesTASCHE KEYS NAILS & BEAUTY Beauty Salon and Training Academy INGLEDEW THERAPY Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Practical CoachingH, DAVIDSON BUTCHERS Quality meatBREAKFASTS, BRUNCHES, LUNCHES, TEAS,COFFEE, CAKES & AFTERNOON TEASPlus, a wide range of home-grown seasonal veg and local suppliers such as Chatwins pies & cakes; & Jo’s cakes.Freshly picked just for youSPECIALISTS INWASTE MANAGEMENT• Prompt• Friendly service• Domestic & commercial• All sizes of skip available • Load & GoTO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AM SKIP HIRE CALL:01477 535 380 or visit our website:www.amskiphire.co.ukNew Service – Grab Lorry Now AvailableFast reliable service at competitive ratesPermit no. JB3100GA/A001Financial matters...IT can feel like a loaded question, but asking yourself whether you have the right personal protection in place is a question that every adult ought to ask themselves.If the answer turns out to be, “Yep, I’m all covered!”, that’s brilliant. But unless you stop to ask yourself a few big questions (and ﬁnd out what products are out there), you’ll never know. And whatever you think you know, the answer may well surprise you.Personal protection refers to a range of insurance products that are designed to provide you with ﬁnancial protection if life throws you a curveball.While there are a wide range of personal protection products, the three types we’ll cover here are; Life insurance, Income protection, and Critical illness coverIt’s worth noting here that not everyone needs these insurance products. For example, your employer may provide you with adequate coverage should you die or become ill and unable to work.However, don’t assume that just because you’re employed, you might not opt for protection products like these. You may ﬁnd that you don’t yet have the level of protection in place that you would prefer to have.Life insurance (sometimes called life cover or life assurance) is a policy that gives your family ﬁnancial protection should you pass away.This protection comes in the form of a lump sum of money that your loved ones receive after you die. The size of the sum depends on the level of cover you choose and typically goes towards maintaining living standards, like covering monthly bills.If you’re employed, your employer may provide you with adequate life cover through work. Death in service beneﬁt, for example, pays out a tax-free lump-sum to your family typically worth 2 to 4 times your annual salary.Depending on your family’s circumstances, that amount might be plenty. You may feel that paying additional monthly premiums for a life insurance policy is unnecessary.However, it is well worth considering whether coverage through your workplace is suitable.For some people, investing in a life insurance policy in addition to beneﬁting from workplace life coverage or death in service beneﬁt is the right call. This strategy might even bring down the cost of cover, because you’d require less of it.As we mentioned up top, life insurance policies are not necessarily for everyone. But if you’re self-employed, have a mortgage, or have a partner and/or dependant(s) that rely at least in part on your income, the right kind of life cover is seriously worth considering. There are also personal protection products that provide ﬁnancial support if you were to become ill or unable to work. Income protection and critical illness cover are different products that can help you and your family weather life’s proverbial storms; but how do you know if they’re right for you?Income protection is a long-term insurance policy that provides you with a monthly income if you can’t work due to illness or injury. Designed to allow you to maintain your lifestyle while you are unable to work, income protection pays a proportion of your income each month. Critical illness cover functions in a similar way, except you receive ﬁnancial support in a single tax-free lump-sum. The policy will cover you only if you’re diagnosed with a condition from speciﬁc list of serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses (e.g. cancer, a heart attack and motor neurone disease). While income protection and critical illness cover work well for some people, like all ﬁnancial products they’re not necessarily for everyone.If you are now asking yourself the question, “am I protected?”. It might be time to talk to a ﬁnancial advisor.HW Independent Financial Management

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20Choosing the right ﬂooring can seem overwhelming with so much choice available. Whether it’s for living space, kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories or stairs, our Design Service can help guide you on what will work best. We can advise you on the best products and prices for solid ﬂoors, vinyl, laminate and carpets.Preparaon · Levelling · RestoraonVinyl’s · Wood · Parquet · Laminate · CarpetsG-Floors & Wall Cladding Services Ltd · www.g-ﬂoorservices.comPlease call for a free quote: 01477 551325WE REMOVE ANYTHING...Furniture, appliances, pianos,sofas, beds, wardrobes, DIY wasteand all rubbish removedWE CLEAR-OUT ANYWHERE...Homes, oces, shops, garages,gardens, los etcwww.monsterjunk.com· Re-Roong· Gutter Maintenance· Slating and Tiling · Flat Roong· Chimney Cowls Fitted · Insurance Work· Lead Valleys· Chimney Works · Storm Damage Repairs· Rubber RoofsYOUR LOCALROOFING COMPANY01477 571 91507966 413 303Open Daily 9am – 5pm(Bank Holidays may differ)Bidlea Dairy, The Orchards Farm, Twemlow Lane,Holmes Chapel, CW4 8DSBidleaDairy.co.uk · t: 01477 544777 We are now open for so much more!Visit us at the Farm to ﬁnd out! Come and meet Lulu, our friendly cat and our calvesFor local fresh Bidlea milk delivery call Keith from The Little Door Step Diary on 07384 705081Look forward to seeing you!! The Brown FamilyTeas, coffees; lattes, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, home made cakes, soup & farmhouse pies.Seating in doors and out.Ice creams in cones/tubs to take out, plus 1L tubs to buy! All made on the premises!!! Using our own milk & cream produced from our lovely cows!!Come and see our ice cream sculpture! By Glen Urquhart.

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21Choosing the right ﬂooring can seem overwhelming with so much choice available. Whether it’s for living space, kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories or stairs, our Design Service can help guide you on what will work best. We can advise you on the best products and prices for solid ﬂoors, vinyl, laminate and carpets.Preparaon · Levelling · RestoraonVinyl’s · Wood · Parquet · Laminate · CarpetsG-Floors & Wall Cladding Services Ltd · www.g-ﬂoorservices.comPlease call for a free quote: 01477 551325WE REMOVE ANYTHING...Furniture, appliances, pianos,sofas, beds, wardrobes, DIY wasteand all rubbish removedWE CLEAR-OUT ANYWHERE...Homes, oces, shops, garages,gardens, los etcwww.monsterjunk.com· Re-Roong· Gutter Maintenance· Slating and Tiling · Flat Roong· Chimney Cowls Fitted · Insurance Work· Lead Valleys· Chimney Works · Storm Damage Repairs· Rubber RoofsYOUR LOCALROOFING COMPANY01477 571 91507966 413 303Open Daily 9am – 5pm(Bank Holidays may differ)Bidlea Dairy, The Orchards Farm, Twemlow Lane,Holmes Chapel, CW4 8DSBidleaDairy.co.uk · t: 01477 544777 We are now open for so much more!Visit us at the Farm to ﬁnd out! Come and meet Lulu, our friendly cat and our calvesFor local fresh Bidlea milk delivery call Keith from The Little Door Step Diary on 07384 705081Look forward to seeing you!! The Brown FamilyTeas, coffees; lattes, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, home made cakes, soup & farmhouse pies.Seating in doors and out.Ice creams in cones/tubs to take out, plus 1L tubs to buy! All made on the premises!!! Using our own milk & cream produced from our lovely cows!!Come and see our ice cream sculpture! By Glen Urquhart.

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22H & DSATELLITE AND AERIALS01606 841 4320775 696 2878TV Aerial/Freesat/Satellite Installs & RepairsTV System Fault Finding & DiagnosisTV System Set UP Additional SocketsLOCAL, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICEFOR A FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTE, CALL DAVE & HELENwww.hdaerials.co.ukR.S.C.Lawn & Hedge CuttingServices plus GeneralGarden Tidy-ups• Building Waste • Garden Waste • Scrap Metals/Vehicles • House Clearances • Sheds & Garages RemovedFor a Realistic Quote Please Call:07907 939536Email: steptoe153@gmail.comWaste RemovalLICENSED CARRIERACTIVEFITNESSSame great personal trainers, qualified at level 4 and experts in calisthenics, menopause exercise strategy and menopause nutrition.Bidlea Dairy,Twemlow Lane,Holmes Chapel, CheshireCW4 8DSt: 07817 711628www.activefitnesscheshire.co.ukIS MOVING TO BIDLEA DAIRYOur local heritage...A census has been taken in England almost every ten years since 1841 and these are released for historians to examine after storage for 100 years. A few months ago the u3a Local History Group obtained the 1921 census results for the Parish of Holmes Chapel and Cotton. Each property completed a form on Sunday 24th April 1921 listing all the people in residence with their ages, marital status, what their occupation was and where they worked. The full analysis is going to take some time and members are just beginning to discover the story of the village in 1921.We can answer questions about how the village has changed since the previous census in 1911 which was before the First World War. Had the population increased? Had WW1 affected the balance of men and women in the village? What had happened to the many men who went to war and survived? Some of these questions will take a while to research but already interesting information is beginning to emerge.We now know the population of the village increased from 906 in 1911 to 991 in 1921. There were 51% male and 49% femalein 1911 but in 1921 there were 47% male and 53% female. Could this be a consequence of the war or just a natural variation? There is more work to do on this.We can ﬁnd out what the popular Christian names were in 1921 in the village. For the men John and Thomas top the list and for the ladies, Mary and Ann. Amongst the unusual names were Horatio, Uriah and Eli for the men and Olive, Esther and Agnes for the ladies.Another interesting area to explore is the world of employment. In 1911 the village was dominated by farming although the railway line was bringing some work and there were quite a few involved in house building. By 1921 the opening of the Holmes Chapel Wallpaper Works had created new opportunities for employment and of the 382 Holmes Chapel people employed, nearly 25% were working at Victoria Mills. Others were working for Brunner Mond at Middlewich and Northwich and 16 were employed by the railway company.We can also look at how settled the population was by comparing who was living in the village in 1911 and still here in 1921. This is only a rough guide as we will not spot women who have married and still living in the village. However, we ﬁnd 376, or 41% are still in the village and there have been 194 children born over the ten years. It is known that quite a few families moved to the village from Manchester to work at the wallpaper factory which helps to explain the increased population.The history group will be using other sources of information to explore in more detail some of these topics in order to build up a picture of life in Holmes Chapel during the 1920s. If you are interested in being involved and learning more about researching our history take a look at our website: holmeschapelhistory.co.ukHolmes Chapel U3A Local History Group

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23H & DSATELLITE AND AERIALS01606 841 4320775 696 2878TV Aerial/Freesat/Satellite Installs & RepairsTV System Fault Finding & DiagnosisTV System Set UP Additional SocketsLOCAL, FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICEFOR A FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTE, CALL DAVE & HELENwww.hdaerials.co.ukR.S.C.Lawn & Hedge CuttingServices plus GeneralGarden Tidy-ups• Building Waste • Garden Waste • Scrap Metals/Vehicles • House Clearances • Sheds & Garages RemovedFor a Realistic Quote Please Call:07907 939536Email: steptoe153@gmail.comWaste RemovalLICENSED CARRIERACTIVEFITNESSSame great personal trainers, qualified at level 4 and experts in calisthenics, menopause exercise strategy and menopause nutrition.Bidlea Dairy,Twemlow Lane,Holmes Chapel, CheshireCW4 8DSt: 07817 711628www.activefitnesscheshire.co.ukIS MOVING TO BIDLEA DAIRYOur local heritage...A census has been taken in England almost every ten years since 1841 and these are released for historians to examine after storage for 100 years. A few months ago the u3a Local History Group obtained the 1921 census results for the Parish of Holmes Chapel and Cotton. Each property completed a form on Sunday 24th April 1921 listing all the people in residence with their ages, marital status, what their occupation was and where they worked. The full analysis is going to take some time and members are just beginning to discover the story of the village in 1921.We can answer questions about how the village has changed since the previous census in 1911 which was before the First World War. Had the population increased? Had WW1 affected the balance of men and women in the village? What had happened to the many men who went to war and survived? Some of these questions will take a while to research but already interesting information is beginning to emerge.We now know the population of the village increased from 906 in 1911 to 991 in 1921. There were 51% male and 49% femalein 1911 but in 1921 there were 47% male and 53% female. Could this be a consequence of the war or just a natural variation? There is more work to do on this.We can ﬁnd out what the popular Christian names were in 1921 in the village. For the men John and Thomas top the list and for the ladies, Mary and Ann. Amongst the unusual names were Horatio, Uriah and Eli for the men and Olive, Esther and Agnes for the ladies.Another interesting area to explore is the world of employment. In 1911 the village was dominated by farming although the railway line was bringing some work and there were quite a few involved in house building. By 1921 the opening of the Holmes Chapel Wallpaper Works had created new opportunities for employment and of the 382 Holmes Chapel people employed, nearly 25% were working at Victoria Mills. Others were working for Brunner Mond at Middlewich and Northwich and 16 were employed by the railway company.We can also look at how settled the population was by comparing who was living in the village in 1911 and still here in 1921. This is only a rough guide as we will not spot women who have married and still living in the village. However, we ﬁnd 376, or 41% are still in the village and there have been 194 children born over the ten years. It is known that quite a few families moved to the village from Manchester to work at the wallpaper factory which helps to explain the increased population.The history group will be using other sources of information to explore in more detail some of these topics in order to build up a picture of life in Holmes Chapel during the 1920s. If you are interested in being involved and learning more about researching our history take a look at our website: holmeschapelhistory.co.ukHolmes Chapel U3A Local History Group

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24 CALL US TODAY FOR AFREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTECALL US TODAYOn 01606 833 492 or 07901 773 658 All aspects of Gardening, Landscaping& Ground Maintenance undertaken.We are experts in laying block pavingdriveways & garden patios.We also maintain block paving.FENCING · GARAGE AND SHED BASES · TURFINGASTRO TURF · GRAVELLING · JET WASHINGTREES AND HEDGES · TRIMMED & REMOVED ALL WASTERECYCLEDFully insured with 30 years experienceCovering Middlewich, Sandbach Holmes Chapel,Goostrey, Brereton, Cranage & CongletonNO JOBTOO BIGBLOCK PAVING DRIVEWAYS,PATHWAYS & PATIOSAll aspects of Gardening,Landscaping & GroundMaintenance You will probably have seen Airband engineers out and about in the area carrying out work and may be wondering what they are doing, so we thought it would be a good idea to let them explain, and hopefully put your mind at rest.Airband has been selected by the Digital Cheshire project, which is represented by Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton Borough and Warrington Borough Councils to roll out ultrafast ﬁbre broadband to over 4,000 properties across rural and hard-to-reach areas of Cheshire. They are making great progress on the project. 1,700 homes are already able to be connected in Brereton and Holmes Chapel and 80% of Goostrey, Allostock and Cranage has been built, with a completion date of late summer/early autumn.In order for them to build the network and provide the high-speed broadband that we need, unfortunately necessary work has had to be carried out. Even though they try to use existing infrastructure like poles or dig underground, they have had to in certain instances erect some new poles or close some roads. They have aimed to keep any disruption to a minimum but apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this time.What ultrafast ﬁbre broadband means is that instead of ﬁbre cables just going to the green cabinet you see on the sides of roads and copper cable then going to your property, the ﬁbre cable is run from your local exchange direct to your premises. This means that your broadband speed will be a lot quicker and more reliable than it is now (up to 900Mbps download), something I think you would agree that we need in this day and age of everything being online. You will be able to stream your favourite shows, game, video call friends and family and shop online. Also with so many of us now working from home, everything will be so much easier - joining meetings online without losing connection and downloading and uploading ﬁles quickly, without having to keep travelling to the ofﬁce to work productively. So I think you’ll agree that the disruption that we have had to our community will be worth it for faster, more reliable broadband.You can check availability for your property via Airband’s postcode checker at www.airband.co.uk where you can also register for regular updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email community.engagement@airband.co.uk.Airband Community Internetwww.airband.co.uk01905 676 121

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25 CALL US TODAY FOR AFREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTECALL US TODAYOn 01606 833 492 or 07901 773 658 All aspects of Gardening, Landscaping& Ground Maintenance undertaken.We are experts in laying block pavingdriveways & garden patios.We also maintain block paving.FENCING · GARAGE AND SHED BASES · TURFINGASTRO TURF · GRAVELLING · JET WASHINGTREES AND HEDGES · TRIMMED & REMOVED ALL WASTERECYCLEDFully insured with 30 years experienceCovering Middlewich, Sandbach Holmes Chapel,Goostrey, Brereton, Cranage & CongletonNO JOBTOO BIGBLOCK PAVING DRIVEWAYS,PATHWAYS & PATIOSAll aspects of Gardening,Landscaping & GroundMaintenance You will probably have seen Airband engineers out and about in the area carrying out work and may be wondering what they are doing, so we thought it would be a good idea to let them explain, and hopefully put your mind at rest.Airband has been selected by the Digital Cheshire project, which is represented by Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton Borough and Warrington Borough Councils to roll out ultrafast ﬁbre broadband to over 4,000 properties across rural and hard-to-reach areas of Cheshire. They are making great progress on the project. 1,700 homes are already able to be connected in Brereton and Holmes Chapel and 80% of Goostrey, Allostock and Cranage has been built, with a completion date of late summer/early autumn.In order for them to build the network and provide the high-speed broadband that we need, unfortunately necessary work has had to be carried out. Even though they try to use existing infrastructure like poles or dig underground, they have had to in certain instances erect some new poles or close some roads. They have aimed to keep any disruption to a minimum but apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this time.What ultrafast ﬁbre broadband means is that instead of ﬁbre cables just going to the green cabinet you see on the sides of roads and copper cable then going to your property, the ﬁbre cable is run from your local exchange direct to your premises. This means that your broadband speed will be a lot quicker and more reliable than it is now (up to 900Mbps download), something I think you would agree that we need in this day and age of everything being online. You will be able to stream your favourite shows, game, video call friends and family and shop online. Also with so many of us now working from home, everything will be so much easier - joining meetings online without losing connection and downloading and uploading ﬁles quickly, without having to keep travelling to the ofﬁce to work productively. So I think you’ll agree that the disruption that we have had to our community will be worth it for faster, more reliable broadband.You can check availability for your property via Airband’s postcode checker at www.airband.co.uk where you can also register for regular updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email community.engagement@airband.co.uk.Airband Community Internetwww.airband.co.uk01905 676 121

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26PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.Professionalpeoplepersonalservice.PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.• All Tree Work Undertaken • Fully Insured • Free Estimates •Expertsin our eld.• Pruning • Felling • Planting • Stump Grinding • Emergency Work •PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.Katy meets... Ka PieNEW Zealand, with its remarkable offerings of Rugby, wine, stunning landscapes, and the iconic Lord of the Rings ﬁlm sets, also holds a surprising treasure close to its heart—the humble meat pie. Since the early days of British settlers in 1863, this savoury delight has become deeply ingrained in New Zealand’s culinary heritage, consistently earning the title of the nation’s favourite comfort food. In the charming village of Holmes Chapel, Kiwi Hayden Parsons found himself longing for the taste of home. Fuelled by nostalgia, he took it upon himself to bring the essence of New Zealand to his new community. Thus, Ka Pie was born—an endeavour that would ﬁll the air with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pies. Every week, Hayden tantalizes taste buds with an array of ﬂavours that cater to every pie lover’s palate. From classic Lamb with mint gravy to the bold combination of taco mince and cheese or the indulgent creaminess of peppered steak, his creations offer a symphony of savoury satisfaction. Vegetarians and those seeking a touch of sweetness are also treated to a diverse selection. Operating from a ﬁve-star hygiene kitchen, Hayden creates a limited number of these delectable pies. Demand is high, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. The secret to securing your slice of pie heaven lies in swift ordering on his Facebook page. The reward, however, is well worth the effort. With orders pouring in, Hayden meticulously orchestrates the collection process, ensuring that every pie enthusiast can relish their eagerly awaited bounty. And a few days later, the moment arrives—an opportunity to savour a freshly baked pie at home, its golden crust whispering promises of pure delight. Hayden’s dedication to Ka Pie is a testament to his devotion as both a family man and a culinary virtuoso. With experience in the hospitality industry, he has honed his skills in kitchens both in his home country and in his new village. Since the inception of Ka Pie, Hayden has garnered a devoted following, myself included. Pie enthusiasts from far and wide embark on a weekly pilgrimage to experience the magic of his creations. This recognition culminated in his recent triumph, earning him the distinguished title of “The Knutsford Guardian Best Pies for 2023.” Within the realm of ﬂaky crusts and mouth-watering ﬁllings, Hayden has carved out a remarkable niche. His passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the craft have elevated him to the ranks of culinary greatness. Yet, he remains a humble artisan, infusing every creation with his heart and soul. So, as you embark on your own journey to savour the perfection that is Ka Pie, remember the man behind it all—a devoted family man, a ﬂavour ambassador, and a guardian of tradition. Each bite is an invitation to join the ranks of those captivated by the magic of Hayden’s pies. Let your taste buds revel in the exquisite blend of ﬂavours, and become part of the legacy—an ode to the power of a humble pie in forging connections and bringing joy, one delectable mouthful at a time.Katy

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27PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.Professionalpeoplepersonalservice.PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.• All Tree Work Undertaken • Fully Insured • Free Estimates •Expertsin our eld.• Pruning • Felling • Planting • Stump Grinding • Emergency Work •PLANTING CHESHIRETREESURGEON CHESHIRETREESTUMP GRINDING CHESHIRETREEtraDING AS OJT TREE SERVICES.Katy meets... Ka PieNEW Zealand, with its remarkable offerings of Rugby, wine, stunning landscapes, and the iconic Lord of the Rings ﬁlm sets, also holds a surprising treasure close to its heart—the humble meat pie. Since the early days of British settlers in 1863, this savoury delight has become deeply ingrained in New Zealand’s culinary heritage, consistently earning the title of the nation’s favourite comfort food. In the charming village of Holmes Chapel, Kiwi Hayden Parsons found himself longing for the taste of home. Fuelled by nostalgia, he took it upon himself to bring the essence of New Zealand to his new community. Thus, Ka Pie was born—an endeavour that would ﬁll the air with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pies. Every week, Hayden tantalizes taste buds with an array of ﬂavours that cater to every pie lover’s palate. From classic Lamb with mint gravy to the bold combination of taco mince and cheese or the indulgent creaminess of peppered steak, his creations offer a symphony of savoury satisfaction. Vegetarians and those seeking a touch of sweetness are also treated to a diverse selection. Operating from a ﬁve-star hygiene kitchen, Hayden creates a limited number of these delectable pies. Demand is high, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. The secret to securing your slice of pie heaven lies in swift ordering on his Facebook page. The reward, however, is well worth the effort. With orders pouring in, Hayden meticulously orchestrates the collection process, ensuring that every pie enthusiast can relish their eagerly awaited bounty. And a few days later, the moment arrives—an opportunity to savour a freshly baked pie at home, its golden crust whispering promises of pure delight. Hayden’s dedication to Ka Pie is a testament to his devotion as both a family man and a culinary virtuoso. With experience in the hospitality industry, he has honed his skills in kitchens both in his home country and in his new village. Since the inception of Ka Pie, Hayden has garnered a devoted following, myself included. Pie enthusiasts from far and wide embark on a weekly pilgrimage to experience the magic of his creations. This recognition culminated in his recent triumph, earning him the distinguished title of “The Knutsford Guardian Best Pies for 2023.” Within the realm of ﬂaky crusts and mouth-watering ﬁllings, Hayden has carved out a remarkable niche. His passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the craft have elevated him to the ranks of culinary greatness. Yet, he remains a humble artisan, infusing every creation with his heart and soul. So, as you embark on your own journey to savour the perfection that is Ka Pie, remember the man behind it all—a devoted family man, a ﬂavour ambassador, and a guardian of tradition. Each bite is an invitation to join the ranks of those captivated by the magic of Hayden’s pies. Let your taste buds revel in the exquisite blend of ﬂavours, and become part of the legacy—an ode to the power of a humble pie in forging connections and bringing joy, one delectable mouthful at a time.Katy

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30Eco dates for your diary...I decided to base this month’s article around the ‘notable calendar days’ in June and how they can provide a good reason to make a few changes to our daily lives throughout the month to live a little more sustainably.Saturday 3rd June – World Bicycle DayFirst observed in 2018, World Bicycle Day celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, healthy and environmentally sustainable way to get around. Why not dust down your bike and get out on one of the short leisure routes suggested by Holmes Chapel Partnership (www.hcpartnership.org.uk) or jump on your bike to pop into the village instead of getting in the car (there are bike racks by the library and on The Square). Holmes Chapel also has an active cycling club – HC Velo – for those wanting to enjoy longer rides as part of a group, and if your bike needs a check over then the lovely Khaled of Holmes Chape Bikes on Chester Road can help!Monday 5th June – World Environment DayThe purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the environment and how to protect the planet. This year the focus will be on plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPolution. Clearly this is a topic close to my heart! Did you know that more than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10% is actually recycled. You can make a difference by swapping single use plastic options for reﬁllable options whether that be for your household and personal care products with me at www.ﬁllarup.co.uk, getting your milk delivered in reusable glass bottles from our local dairy farmers or just generally being more mindful about choosing the plastic-free options when shopping.Sunday 18th June – Father’s DayThose plastic wraps that go around cards which are immediately ripped off and thrown in the bin are easily avoided and luckily the choice of non-wrapped cards seems to be getting bigger! Even better, how about getting the kids to make a card at home – probably means more to Dad, costs less and makes use of stuff you already have.I could go on and on as it seems like pretty much every day is a ‘something notable day’…Thursday 15th June is Beer Day Britain which sounds good but I’ll leave that one to Rich!!Happy June!Sam, Fillarup Holmes Chapel

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Eco dates for your diary...I decided to base this month’s article around the ‘notable calendar days’ in June and how they can provide a good reason to make a few changes to our daily lives throughout the month to live a little more sustainably.Saturday 3rd June – World Bicycle DayFirst observed in 2018, World Bicycle Day celebrates the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, healthy and environmentally sustainable way to get around. Why not dust down your bike and get out on one of the short leisure routes suggested by Holmes Chapel Partnership (www.hcpartnership.org.uk) or jump on your bike to pop into the village instead of getting in the car (there are bike racks by the library and on The Square). Holmes Chapel also has an active cycling club – HC Velo – for those wanting to enjoy longer rides as part of a group, and if your bike needs a check over then the lovely Khaled of Holmes Chape Bikes on Chester Road can help!Monday 5th June – World Environment DayThe purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the environment and how to protect the planet. This year the focus will be on plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPolution. Clearly this is a topic close to my heart! Did you know that more than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10% is actually recycled. You can make a difference by swapping single use plastic options for reﬁllable options whether that be for your household and personal care products with me at www.ﬁllarup.co.uk, getting your milk delivered in reusable glass bottles from our local dairy farmers or just generally being more mindful about choosing the plastic-free options when shopping.Sunday 18th June – Father’s DayThose plastic wraps that go around cards which are immediately ripped off and thrown in the bin are easily avoided and luckily the choice of non-wrapped cards seems to be getting bigger! Even better, how about getting the kids to make a card at home – probably means more to Dad, costs less and makes use of stuff you already have.I could go on and on as it seems like pretty much every day is a ‘something notable day’…Thursday 15th June is Beer Day Britain which sounds good but I’ll leave that one to Rich!!Happy June!Sam, Fillarup Holmes Chapel

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32 07761 986050 07976577420 Your PersonalInterior DesignerBECAUSE ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.sonia@silkandstone-interiors.co.ukwww.silkandstone-interiors.co.ukBespoke Interior Design & E-Design Service Contact us for more details. Let’s talk legal...EVOLVE Family Law is delighted to announce that experienced family law solicitor Eluned Roberts has joined their team of specialist family and private client lawyers. Eluned is a trained collaborative lawyer who is also able to offer a new service at Evolve, an amicable divorce service for couples looking for a one-lawyer divorce. Evolve founder, Louise Halford says ‘Whilst a one-lawyer divorce isn’t the right approach for every separating couple, there are many times when a separating couple can reach an amicable agreement. With the right legal support, they may be suitable to instruct a single lawyer to help them secure a no-fault divorce, ﬁnancial court order, or child arrangement order. If this can be done, it can save the couple signiﬁcant legal costs, and reduce stress and delay. Eluned is specially trained in this approach and it is endorsed by Resolution, the national organisation for family lawyers.‘Evolve Family Law are proud to be leading the way in promoting an amicable divorce service through one lawyer divorce. We have always seen ourselves as a law ﬁrm with a difference and one that is committed to doing what is best for the client. For some, that is an amicable divorce. The streamlined service offered by Eluned will make getting divorced and sorting out a divorce ﬁnancial settlement or parenting plan much easier and cheaper for some couples.‘If you have questions about how the one lawyer divorce service works then Eluned Roberts at our Holmes Chapel ofﬁce can answer your queries and help you decide if resolving your separation amicably is a feasible option for you. Even if our one-lawyer divorce service isn’t the best option for you, Eluned can talk you through the alternatives including mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, or traditional court proceedings’.Eluned Roberts says ‘ I am delighted to have joined Evolve Family Law. I am very impressed by founders Robin Charrot and Louise Halford’s commitment to resolving family law disputes as amicably and as constructively as possible. I share this ethos and believe that that approach can often be the best one for clients and their families’.Eluned joins Evolve Family Law having previously worked across the North West, including North Wales, Greater Manchester, and Chester. She specialises in relationship breakdowns, including married and unmarried couples, and helping resolve children and parenting disputes as well as reaching ﬁnancial resolutions and securing ﬁnancial court orders. Louise Hartford,Evolve Family Law

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33 07761 986050 07976577420 Your PersonalInterior DesignerBECAUSE ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.sonia@silkandstone-interiors.co.ukwww.silkandstone-interiors.co.ukBespoke Interior Design & E-Design Service Contact us for more details. Let’s talk legal...EVOLVE Family Law is delighted to announce that experienced family law solicitor Eluned Roberts has joined their team of specialist family and private client lawyers. Eluned is a trained collaborative lawyer who is also able to offer a new service at Evolve, an amicable divorce service for couples looking for a one-lawyer divorce. Evolve founder, Louise Halford says ‘Whilst a one-lawyer divorce isn’t the right approach for every separating couple, there are many times when a separating couple can reach an amicable agreement. With the right legal support, they may be suitable to instruct a single lawyer to help them secure a no-fault divorce, ﬁnancial court order, or child arrangement order. If this can be done, it can save the couple signiﬁcant legal costs, and reduce stress and delay. Eluned is specially trained in this approach and it is endorsed by Resolution, the national organisation for family lawyers.‘Evolve Family Law are proud to be leading the way in promoting an amicable divorce service through one lawyer divorce. We have always seen ourselves as a law ﬁrm with a difference and one that is committed to doing what is best for the client. For some, that is an amicable divorce. The streamlined service offered by Eluned will make getting divorced and sorting out a divorce ﬁnancial settlement or parenting plan much easier and cheaper for some couples.‘If you have questions about how the one lawyer divorce service works then Eluned Roberts at our Holmes Chapel ofﬁce can answer your queries and help you decide if resolving your separation amicably is a feasible option for you. Even if our one-lawyer divorce service isn’t the best option for you, Eluned can talk you through the alternatives including mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, or traditional court proceedings’.Eluned Roberts says ‘ I am delighted to have joined Evolve Family Law. I am very impressed by founders Robin Charrot and Louise Halford’s commitment to resolving family law disputes as amicably and as constructively as possible. I share this ethos and believe that that approach can often be the best one for clients and their families’.Eluned joins Evolve Family Law having previously worked across the North West, including North Wales, Greater Manchester, and Chester. She specialises in relationship breakdowns, including married and unmarried couples, and helping resolve children and parenting disputes as well as reaching ﬁnancial resolutions and securing ﬁnancial court orders. Louise Hartford,Evolve Family Law

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36Katy meets... A Lench Building GroupAdrian speaks of this accomplishment with immense pride, and rightfully so. In fact, the very ﬁrst apprentice has ascended to Build Director within the ﬁrm.Adrian also holds a strong commitment to supporting the local community and charities. The Lench family, unfortunately, experienced the loss of a team member to prostate cancer recently, and they have plans to organise fundraising events in memory of their colleague. Additionally, they have been longstanding supporters of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young and proudly sponsor local young sports teams and individuals.Once TTL Building and Maintenance kickstart the construction of your new extension or development, they have a team of over 300 trusted contractors and skilled in-house staff, including bricklayers, joiners, plumbers, electricians, and more. This means they have all bases covered in a single journey, from preparing the ground to adding those perfect ﬁnishing touches. With their expertise spanning a wide range of projects, including new builds, extensions, barn conversions, and turnkey endeavors, they bring a wealth of experience to the table.Moreover, A Lench Building Contractors boasts an in-house buyer, enabling them to procure materials and secure the best prices available. Throughout the entire project, Chris diligently oversees project management and keeps a watchful eye on costs, ensuring it stays within budget and on schedule. This seamless communication between Chris and the builder is a signiﬁcant advantage, as it eliminates any obstacles and ensures a smooth workﬂow.On a personal level, from my initial impression of both Chris and Adrian, it is evident that they are two exceptionally hardworking and compassionate individuals. Their dedication shines through when they discuss their involvement in the community and their commitment to nurturing apprentices. Adrian takes great pride in giving me a tour of their ofﬁce, introducing me to the entire staff. He proudly showcases their collection of building awards and heartfelt thank-you certiﬁcates from charities they have supported, while he admits that recognition is not their motivation for supporting charities, their primary goal is to provide as much help as they can. As a family-oriented man, Adrian strongly believes in the importance of training and developing his team. They regularly organise team-building days to foster strong relationships within the business, and from the moment new staff members join, he encourages empowerment and growth.Having met Chris and Adrian, I now have a comprehensive understanding of the collaborative structure of A Lench Building Contractors, with their partnership with Wild Goose Architecture and TTL Building Contractors and Maintenance. This partnership allows them to harness the expertise and resources of a larger company while maintaining a personalised approach and genuine understanding of the signiﬁcance your home holds for you. With their combined strength, they are equipped to provide exceptional service. Once your dream home is completed, it becomes a canvas for countless new life stories, creating cherished memories for years to come. KatyYOUR home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. It is the place where families grow, and life stories are made. Therefore, if you make the decision to extend and develop your property, having a designer and builder who understand how important it is to you becomes crucial.I took a quick drive to Kidsgrove to meet the team behind the Lench Building Group and get a glimpse of how they expertly guide homeowners through the exciting process of improving and extending their homes.A Lench Building Contractors is a prominent business that offers its services to large-scale home and commercial builders. Along with them, they work in tandem with TTL Building and Maintenance LTD and Wild Goose Architecture, who specialise in crafting breath taking residential properties.The journey of improving your home has two main parts, and the beauty of working with TTL and Wild Goose is that they collaborate throughout the entire process. It typically starts with Chris Rye from Wild Goose Architecture, an Architectural Designer with over 30 years of experience working with well-respected ﬁrms across Cheshire and Staffordshire. He begins by discovering your dreams and aspirations for your home during a face-to-face consultation. Then, he puts together some initial ideas, timelines, and, most importantly, works within your budget. Once you’re satisﬁed and have appointed him, he digs deeper with site surveys and creates a virtual 3D model to help you envision what your new home will look like. Chris ensures that the client’s budget and expectations are always at the top of his mind, and having Adrian Lench from TTL nearby is a massive bonus, as he can provide cost estimates for everything from groundworks to a complete bespoke ﬁt out where required.Next, Chris will assess whether the proposed build requires planning permission or falls within permitted development guidelines. If planning permission is necessary, he will handle all the required documentation and prepare detailed drawings. He will then submit them and diligently follow through until approval is successfully obtained.Once everything is set to go, all the building works are entrusted to TTL. The mastermind behind TTL is Adrian Lench, a seasoned and skilled builder. Adrian, along with his wife Jackie, founded A Lench Building Contractors in 1987. His journey began as a bricklayer at the age of 16, which is why he places great importance on training and nurturing young individuals in the profession. Throughout the years, they have proudly employed numerous apprentices across their entire business, many of whom have gone on to establish long and prosperous careers.

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37Katy meets... A Lench Building GroupAdrian speaks of this accomplishment with immense pride, and rightfully so. In fact, the very ﬁrst apprentice has ascended to Build Director within the ﬁrm.Adrian also holds a strong commitment to supporting the local community and charities. The Lench family, unfortunately, experienced the loss of a team member to prostate cancer recently, and they have plans to organise fundraising events in memory of their colleague. Additionally, they have been longstanding supporters of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young and proudly sponsor local young sports teams and individuals.Once TTL Building and Maintenance kickstart the construction of your new extension or development, they have a team of over 300 trusted contractors and skilled in-house staff, including bricklayers, joiners, plumbers, electricians, and more. This means they have all bases covered in a single journey, from preparing the ground to adding those perfect ﬁnishing touches. With their expertise spanning a wide range of projects, including new builds, extensions, barn conversions, and turnkey endeavors, they bring a wealth of experience to the table.Moreover, A Lench Building Contractors boasts an in-house buyer, enabling them to procure materials and secure the best prices available. Throughout the entire project, Chris diligently oversees project management and keeps a watchful eye on costs, ensuring it stays within budget and on schedule. This seamless communication between Chris and the builder is a signiﬁcant advantage, as it eliminates any obstacles and ensures a smooth workﬂow.On a personal level, from my initial impression of both Chris and Adrian, it is evident that they are two exceptionally hardworking and compassionate individuals. Their dedication shines through when they discuss their involvement in the community and their commitment to nurturing apprentices. Adrian takes great pride in giving me a tour of their ofﬁce, introducing me to the entire staff. He proudly showcases their collection of building awards and heartfelt thank-you certiﬁcates from charities they have supported, while he admits that recognition is not their motivation for supporting charities, their primary goal is to provide as much help as they can. As a family-oriented man, Adrian strongly believes in the importance of training and developing his team. They regularly organise team-building days to foster strong relationships within the business, and from the moment new staff members join, he encourages empowerment and growth.Having met Chris and Adrian, I now have a comprehensive understanding of the collaborative structure of A Lench Building Contractors, with their partnership with Wild Goose Architecture and TTL Building Contractors and Maintenance. This partnership allows them to harness the expertise and resources of a larger company while maintaining a personalised approach and genuine understanding of the signiﬁcance your home holds for you. With their combined strength, they are equipped to provide exceptional service. Once your dream home is completed, it becomes a canvas for countless new life stories, creating cherished memories for years to come. KatyYOUR home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. It is the place where families grow, and life stories are made. Therefore, if you make the decision to extend and develop your property, having a designer and builder who understand how important it is to you becomes crucial.I took a quick drive to Kidsgrove to meet the team behind the Lench Building Group and get a glimpse of how they expertly guide homeowners through the exciting process of improving and extending their homes.A Lench Building Contractors is a prominent business that offers its services to large-scale home and commercial builders. Along with them, they work in tandem with TTL Building and Maintenance LTD and Wild Goose Architecture, who specialise in crafting breath taking residential properties.The journey of improving your home has two main parts, and the beauty of working with TTL and Wild Goose is that they collaborate throughout the entire process. It typically starts with Chris Rye from Wild Goose Architecture, an Architectural Designer with over 30 years of experience working with well-respected ﬁrms across Cheshire and Staffordshire. He begins by discovering your dreams and aspirations for your home during a face-to-face consultation. Then, he puts together some initial ideas, timelines, and, most importantly, works within your budget. Once you’re satisﬁed and have appointed him, he digs deeper with site surveys and creates a virtual 3D model to help you envision what your new home will look like. Chris ensures that the client’s budget and expectations are always at the top of his mind, and having Adrian Lench from TTL nearby is a massive bonus, as he can provide cost estimates for everything from groundworks to a complete bespoke ﬁt out where required.Next, Chris will assess whether the proposed build requires planning permission or falls within permitted development guidelines. If planning permission is necessary, he will handle all the required documentation and prepare detailed drawings. He will then submit them and diligently follow through until approval is successfully obtained.Once everything is set to go, all the building works are entrusted to TTL. The mastermind behind TTL is Adrian Lench, a seasoned and skilled builder. Adrian, along with his wife Jackie, founded A Lench Building Contractors in 1987. His journey began as a bricklayer at the age of 16, which is why he places great importance on training and nurturing young individuals in the profession. Throughout the years, they have proudly employed numerous apprentices across their entire business, many of whom have gone on to establish long and prosperous careers.

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38A lifetime of legal care for you and your familyTH_78440_A5_Generic_Advert_OL.indd 1TH_78440_A5_Generic_Advert_OL.indd 1 08/11/2022 13:1208/11/2022 13:12Blueberry Care, located on Twemlow Lane in Cranage have combatted their struggles recruiting by sponsoring some amazing care workers from Zambia to come and work for them.Blueberry Care provides home care and live-in care services, as well as temporary stafﬁng to residential care, nursing homes, and private hospitals across Cheshire and Chester. They now have the capacity to take more calls in this area.Due to sector wide issues with recruiting, they began looking elsewhere for employees.Which is when they decided to get a sponsorship licence.Zambian care worker Pauline applied for sponsorship through their website. She said she had ‘been waiting for an opportunity to come here for experience and exposure.’She, along with another wonderful Zambian carer Kajatu, arrived at Manchester airport on April 11th.Pauline is a teacher by profession, and taught at secondary school - grade eight to twelve before training to become a carer around four years ago.Her interest in caring began after her auntie got ill with cervical cancer, and there was nobody else to take care of her. She said ‘I could see the love and the joy that could come from it, and from her, even when she was in her last days.’‘And I wanted to extend this to other people, so I gave up on teaching, and went straight into the care profession.’Pauline has experience not only caring for relatives, but also working in hospitals and in hospices in Zambia.Now, she is caring for people around Holmes Chapel, Cranage and Goostrey.She said: ‘you know, it is always a challenge when you go to different places, when you go to a different environment, you need to ﬁt in, and know what those people want, what they like, understand the culture, the type of care that they want.’‘I worried are these people going to accept me? But I know in time I will develop proper relationships with my clients because they will know they can trust me, that I am going to do right by them and they will receive the proper care.’Pauline explained that she had been considering applying for jobs in care in England for a while, and when she found out she had been hired by Blueberry Care ‘it was a time of mixed emotions’.But she decided ‘to trust now was the right time,’ and so far, she is adjusting to the job, as well as the lifestyle incredibly quickly. Blueberry Care is focused on providing the care that is truly needed by the individual. Pauline is just one of an extensive team of committed, qualiﬁed, and passionate carers who ensure that the job is always done to a high standard.Despite moving from Zambia to Cheshire being an adventure many of us couldn’t even fathom going on, by all accounts, so far she is doing amazingly.Marianne Hamilton

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A lifetime of legal care for you and your familyTH_78440_A5_Generic_Advert_OL.indd 1TH_78440_A5_Generic_Advert_OL.indd 1 08/11/2022 13:1208/11/2022 13:12Blueberry Care, located on Twemlow Lane in Cranage have combatted their struggles recruiting by sponsoring some amazing care workers from Zambia to come and work for them.Blueberry Care provides home care and live-in care services, as well as temporary stafﬁng to residential care, nursing homes, and private hospitals across Cheshire and Chester. They now have the capacity to take more calls in this area.Due to sector wide issues with recruiting, they began looking elsewhere for employees.Which is when they decided to get a sponsorship licence.Zambian care worker Pauline applied for sponsorship through their website. She said she had ‘been waiting for an opportunity to come here for experience and exposure.’She, along with another wonderful Zambian carer Kajatu, arrived at Manchester airport on April 11th.Pauline is a teacher by profession, and taught at secondary school - grade eight to twelve before training to become a carer around four years ago.Her interest in caring began after her auntie got ill with cervical cancer, and there was nobody else to take care of her. She said ‘I could see the love and the joy that could come from it, and from her, even when she was in her last days.’‘And I wanted to extend this to other people, so I gave up on teaching, and went straight into the care profession.’Pauline has experience not only caring for relatives, but also working in hospitals and in hospices in Zambia.Now, she is caring for people around Holmes Chapel, Cranage and Goostrey.She said: ‘you know, it is always a challenge when you go to different places, when you go to a different environment, you need to ﬁt in, and know what those people want, what they like, understand the culture, the type of care that they want.’‘I worried are these people going to accept me? But I know in time I will develop proper relationships with my clients because they will know they can trust me, that I am going to do right by them and they will receive the proper care.’Pauline explained that she had been considering applying for jobs in care in England for a while, and when she found out she had been hired by Blueberry Care ‘it was a time of mixed emotions’.But she decided ‘to trust now was the right time,’ and so far, she is adjusting to the job, as well as the lifestyle incredibly quickly. Blueberry Care is focused on providing the care that is truly needed by the individual. Pauline is just one of an extensive team of committed, qualiﬁed, and passionate carers who ensure that the job is always done to a high standard.Despite moving from Zambia to Cheshire being an adventure many of us couldn’t even fathom going on, by all accounts, so far she is doing amazingly.Marianne Hamilton

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42MS WINDOWS& DOORSOver 20 YearsexperienceWindowsDoorsConservatoriesFascias & guttersCall for a free quote07743 003137PAINTER &DECORATORTONY TAYLORinterior & exteriordomestic & commercialcompetitive pricesprofessional & reliable15 Years ExperiencePlease call for a free quotation07896 123424t.taylor400@gmail.comPAINTER &DECORATORTONY TAYLORinterior & exteriordomestic & commercialcompetitive pricesprofessional & reliable15 Years ExperiencePlease call for a free quotation07896 123424t.taylor400@gmail.comMS Construction &Landscaping All joinery work undertaken, garden landscaping, general garden maintenance, windows, guttering, construction, bathrooms & kitchens.No job too big or small.Call for a no obligationally free quotation.07743 003137Fully Qualified Joiner Tree Surgeon Holmes ChapelYour local trusted tree surgeonALAN BETHELL LTDwww.treesurgeonsholmeschapel.co.ukinfo@treesurgeonsholmeschapel.co.ukCall us for a free quotation on:01477 533 900Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Tree FellingStump Grinding • Wall Climbing Plants Pruned“We always use and would highly recommend Alan and his team for any work you would need doing in your garden, they are very professional and leave my garden and trees looking amazing every time”Sarah “Alan and his team have consistently provided excellent and amazing service for the parish council, ranging from large tree removal and annual maintenance at the community centre and often at short notice, many other tree and hedge activities around the village”Holmes Chapel Parish council

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PAINTER &DECORATORTONY TAYLORinterior & exteriordomestic & commercialcompetitive pricesprofessional & reliable15 Years ExperiencePlease call for a free quotation07896 123424t.taylor400@gmail.comMS Construction &Landscaping All joinery work undertaken, garden landscaping, general garden maintenance, windows, guttering, construction, bathrooms & kitchens.No job too big or small.Call for a no obligationally free quotation.07743 003137Fully Qualified Joiner Tree Surgeon Holmes ChapelYour local trusted tree surgeonALAN BETHELL LTDwww.treesurgeonsholmeschapel.co.ukinfo@treesurgeonsholmeschapel.co.ukCall us for a free quotation on:01477 533 900Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Tree FellingStump Grinding • Wall Climbing Plants Pruned“We always use and would highly recommend Alan and his team for any work you would need doing in your garden, they are very professional and leave my garden and trees looking amazing every time”Sarah “Alan and his team have consistently provided excellent and amazing service for the parish council, ranging from large tree removal and annual maintenance at the community centre and often at short notice, many other tree and hedge activities around the village”Holmes Chapel Parish council

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44Large stocks of tyres for:Car, Van 4x4 prestige & high performance vehicles.Wheel balancingWheel alignmentPuncture repairswww.hopleytyres.co.uk T: 01477 533642 / 533285KNUTSFORD ROAD, CRANAGE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CW4 8ERMobile tyre fitting and repair45 years serving the local communityGoostrey Rose Festival 2023GOOSTREY Rose Festival is set to honour one of its biggest supporters, who died last year, with a new competition and trophy.Margaret Kettle, who passed away in December aged 100, was Rose Queen in 1936 and the Festival President twice.She was a stalwart of the annual event and enjoyed dressing up and starring in the procession. That is why the new Margaret Kettle trophy will be presented on Rose Day 24 June to the adult with the best fancy dress costume.The winner will be either an adult who walks in the procession from Booth Bed Lane to the school ﬁeld or someone on one of the adult ﬂoats. The competition will be judged as the procession passes the Crown by Margaret’s granddaughter Leyla Woodward who has also provided the new trophy.Chair of Rose Day Christina Burgess said: “Each year people would eagerly await to see who Margaret was dressed up as so it is only ﬁtting that the new trophy will be presented to the best adult fancy dress.“At one time a lot of people would dress up for the day and so we hope that tradition will be revived in memory of Margaret who was a very special person and who will be sadly missed on Rose Day.”This year’s event will be enhanced by the visit of pupils and staff from Elizabethfontein School in South Africa. This is the sixth time since 2005 that pupils from Elizabethfontein, which is twinned with Goostrey Community Primary School, have taken part in our Rose Day celebrations.The children, who are staying with families in the village, will also be taking part in lessons at Goostrey school and demonstrating crafts, sharing South African playground games and dancing. The school has won numerous dancing competitions throughout the Western Cape and the children will be performing during the afternoon.The processions, which involves more than 200 children on ﬂoats and in walking groups, sets off from Booth Bed Lane at 1pm and will arrive at the school ﬁeld at approximately 1.45pm.There this year’s Rose Queen, Ella Wilford will be crowned during the traditional ceremony by last year’s Queen Lucy Boardman.Ella,13, attends Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, and has taken part in Rose Day every year since she was a little girl and has always wanted to be the Rose Queen.As she explained: “I have been in every Rose Day that I could and I have enjoyed them all. I am really looking forward to the day and representing Goostrey at the other Rose Day events around the area.”Ella’s two attendants on the big day will be Eleanor Stutﬁeld, aged 12, who attends The Grange School, and Nancy Napier,13, from Knutsford, who is a pupil at King’s School in Macclesﬁeld.The 2023 Rose Bud Queen is Phoebe Sharman who will be accompanied by her lady in waiting, Isabelle Spencer. There are six Rose Bud Queen attendants: Jessica Beardsworth; Elora Clifford; Scarlett Devey; Ruby Hemming; Hannah Pearson and Bronte Rushton.Goostrey Rose Festival Committee

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45Large stocks of tyres for:Car, Van 4x4 prestige & high performance vehicles.Wheel balancingWheel alignmentPuncture repairswww.hopleytyres.co.uk T: 01477 533642 / 533285KNUTSFORD ROAD, CRANAGE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CW4 8ERMobile tyre fitting and repair45 years serving the local communityGoostrey Rose Festival 2023GOOSTREY Rose Festival is set to honour one of its biggest supporters, who died last year, with a new competition and trophy.Margaret Kettle, who passed away in December aged 100, was Rose Queen in 1936 and the Festival President twice.She was a stalwart of the annual event and enjoyed dressing up and starring in the procession. That is why the new Margaret Kettle trophy will be presented on Rose Day 24 June to the adult with the best fancy dress costume.The winner will be either an adult who walks in the procession from Booth Bed Lane to the school ﬁeld or someone on one of the adult ﬂoats. The competition will be judged as the procession passes the Crown by Margaret’s granddaughter Leyla Woodward who has also provided the new trophy.Chair of Rose Day Christina Burgess said: “Each year people would eagerly await to see who Margaret was dressed up as so it is only ﬁtting that the new trophy will be presented to the best adult fancy dress.“At one time a lot of people would dress up for the day and so we hope that tradition will be revived in memory of Margaret who was a very special person and who will be sadly missed on Rose Day.”This year’s event will be enhanced by the visit of pupils and staff from Elizabethfontein School in South Africa. This is the sixth time since 2005 that pupils from Elizabethfontein, which is twinned with Goostrey Community Primary School, have taken part in our Rose Day celebrations.The children, who are staying with families in the village, will also be taking part in lessons at Goostrey school and demonstrating crafts, sharing South African playground games and dancing. The school has won numerous dancing competitions throughout the Western Cape and the children will be performing during the afternoon.The processions, which involves more than 200 children on ﬂoats and in walking groups, sets off from Booth Bed Lane at 1pm and will arrive at the school ﬁeld at approximately 1.45pm.There this year’s Rose Queen, Ella Wilford will be crowned during the traditional ceremony by last year’s Queen Lucy Boardman.Ella,13, attends Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, and has taken part in Rose Day every year since she was a little girl and has always wanted to be the Rose Queen.As she explained: “I have been in every Rose Day that I could and I have enjoyed them all. I am really looking forward to the day and representing Goostrey at the other Rose Day events around the area.”Ella’s two attendants on the big day will be Eleanor Stutﬁeld, aged 12, who attends The Grange School, and Nancy Napier,13, from Knutsford, who is a pupil at King’s School in Macclesﬁeld.The 2023 Rose Bud Queen is Phoebe Sharman who will be accompanied by her lady in waiting, Isabelle Spencer. There are six Rose Bud Queen attendants: Jessica Beardsworth; Elora Clifford; Scarlett Devey; Ruby Hemming; Hannah Pearson and Bronte Rushton.Goostrey Rose Festival Committee

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48DOMESTIC · COMMERCIAL · INDUSTRIAL REWIRES · NEW INSTALLSINSPECTION & TESTINGCCTV · SMART HOME INTEGRATIONFULLY INSUREDLocal family business offering consultation for indoor & outdoor electrical projects. Working with you every step of the process until completion.FULLY APPROVED ELECTRICIANFullyWiredCheshire07989 174875info@fully-wired.co.ukBEAUTY, COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARENAILS • LASHES • SEMI PERMANENT MAKE-UP WAXING • FACIALS • MASSAGE07795 030 331browsandbeautycheshire@gmail.combrowsandbeautycheshire.co.uk85A Main Road, GoostreyNeed a Podiatrist or Physio?For information on all our services visit: restorephysio.co.ukFor information on all our services visit: restorephysio.co.ukHolmes Chapel PodiatryHolmes Chapel PodiatryNail SurgeryCallus/Corn removalBiomechanicsIngrown toenailsVerruca treatmentDiabetic assessmentWoundcare management advice Vascular assessments Restore PhysiotherapyRestore PhysiotherapyBack PainNeck PainInjury managementPost operative careSports Rehabilitation/MassagePilates AssessmentPain ManagementAcupunctureBook your appointment todayBook your appointment today01477 668 59701477 668 597Book your appointment todayBook your appointment today01477 549 94901477 549 949The secret chef...Simplydelicious.Method:Make the Salsa ﬁrst by tossing together the mango, spring onions, mint, lime zest, lime juice, red pepper, ginger, honey, olive oil, chilli ﬂakes (optional) and salt. Leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).Coat the deveined prawns in ﬂour, then egg, then coconut. Shallow fry in vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through. A great summer lunch dish. Coconut Prawnswith a Mango, Ginger & Mint SalsaIngredients:18 King prawns2 Eggs, lightly whisked1 cup Plain ﬂour2 cups Desiccated coconutFor the salsa1/2 cup Mint leaves, thinly sliced1 Lime, zest and juice1 tbsp Honey1/4 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Dried red chilli ﬂakes1 Large ripe mango, diced2 Spring onions, chopped1/2 cup Red pepper, ﬁnely chopped1 tbsp Grated ginger1 tsp Olive oilTips:Serves 6Ginger is much easier to grate if frozen – use a microplane grater if possible.A light dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or an Albariño complements this dish.The ﬁsh van that visits Holmes Chapel every Tuesday usually has good frozen de-shelled king prawns.

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49DOMESTIC · COMMERCIAL · INDUSTRIAL REWIRES · NEW INSTALLSINSPECTION & TESTINGCCTV · SMART HOME INTEGRATIONFULLY INSUREDLocal family business offering consultation for indoor & outdoor electrical projects. Working with you every step of the process until completion.FULLY APPROVED ELECTRICIANFullyWiredCheshire07989 174875info@fully-wired.co.ukBEAUTY, COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARENAILS • LASHES • SEMI PERMANENT MAKE-UP WAXING • FACIALS • MASSAGE07795 030 331browsandbeautycheshire@gmail.combrowsandbeautycheshire.co.uk85A Main Road, GoostreyNeed a Podiatrist or Physio?For information on all our services visit: restorephysio.co.ukFor information on all our services visit: restorephysio.co.ukHolmes Chapel PodiatryHolmes Chapel PodiatryNail SurgeryCallus/Corn removalBiomechanicsIngrown toenailsVerruca treatmentDiabetic assessmentWoundcare management advice Vascular assessments Restore PhysiotherapyRestore PhysiotherapyBack PainNeck PainInjury managementPost operative careSports Rehabilitation/MassagePilates AssessmentPain ManagementAcupunctureBook your appointment todayBook your appointment today01477 668 59701477 668 597Book your appointment todayBook your appointment today01477 549 94901477 549 949The secret chef...Simplydelicious.Method:Make the Salsa ﬁrst by tossing together the mango, spring onions, mint, lime zest, lime juice, red pepper, ginger, honey, olive oil, chilli ﬂakes (optional) and salt. Leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).Coat the deveined prawns in ﬂour, then egg, then coconut. Shallow fry in vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through. A great summer lunch dish. Coconut Prawnswith a Mango, Ginger & Mint SalsaIngredients:18 King prawns2 Eggs, lightly whisked1 cup Plain ﬂour2 cups Desiccated coconutFor the salsa1/2 cup Mint leaves, thinly sliced1 Lime, zest and juice1 tbsp Honey1/4 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Dried red chilli ﬂakes1 Large ripe mango, diced2 Spring onions, chopped1/2 cup Red pepper, ﬁnely chopped1 tbsp Grated ginger1 tsp Olive oilTips:Serves 6Ginger is much easier to grate if frozen – use a microplane grater if possible.A light dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or an Albariño complements this dish.The ﬁsh van that visits Holmes Chapel every Tuesday usually has good frozen de-shelled king prawns.

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52Goostrey Open Gardens 2023...A tremendous response has been given to this event with almost 200 tickets already sold at time of writing. If this was you, thank you for your wonderful support.Fingers are crossed for sunny weather on 11th June as our gardeners make their ﬁnal preparations to their gardens for our lovely visitors.Aside from viewing the gorgeous gardens, there’s lots to entertain and sustain you! There will be plants, seeds, cards, jewellery, hand made goods, tea and cake and ice cream for sale in many of the gardens, plus children’s activities, ﬂower arrangements and free herb talks in others. Please bring along some old-fashioned cash to support these stalls as there will be no card payments available. Tickets and brochures are available online via the Goostrey Gardens and East Cheshire Hospice website.Alternatively, you can purchase a limited amount of printed tickets and brochures (cash only) from The Trading Post Goostrey or Goostrey Mini Market.Please be aware that the printed tickets are selling very quickly and may not be available for purchase on the day. If sold out, please go online instead to the East Cheshire Hospice website where you will also be able to buy tickets and your gardens brochure.Goostrey Open Gardens 2023Goostrey Open Gardens 2023Sunday 11th June 11am- 5pm15 Open Gardens Open on behalf of East Cheshire Hospicewww.goostreyopengardens.com

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54We’ve got you covered...IF you are planning to sell your home or buy a house, The Villages Magazine can guide you through the process. To ensure a smooth and successful transaction, it is important to link up with a variety of professional businesses, and we have them all based in the heart of our community. Here is our guide to moving in 2023.Your local Estate AgentsYour ﬁrst step should be to ﬁnd a reliable estate agent who knows the Holmes Chapel and surrounding markets. Latham Estates is an award-winning independent estate agent that has been providing exceptional sales and letting services to clients in Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, and surrounding hamlets since 2016. Debra Latham, who has over two decades of experience in the Holmes Chapel area, leads the team. The agency is based in the heart of Holmes Chapel village, and they are committed to providing top-notch service to all clients.Now lets sort your mortgage out...Once you have found the perfect property, you will need a mortgage. The man who heads up the local Mortgage Company, PK Finance, grew up in Holmes Chapel and has seen the village grow and develop. He is still a proud resident and is now raising his own family here. So many families in Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, Cranage, and Brereton have found their homes thanks to Paul and PK Finance. At PK Finance, they understand that each client has unique needs, and they provide tailored information and advice to suit their needs.How about those local legals?For legal advice, Thorneycroft Solicitors, based in a central village location, are on call for face-to-face appointments. Additionally, Blain Boland Solicitors, just a hop and a skip over the M6 to Middlewich, is a modern and forward-thinking practice that provides clients with a value-for-money service that provides clients with a value-for-money service. Their services are delivered efﬁciently with a focus on delivering the outcomes their clients need with a minimum of fuss.Now give your potential new home a health check...You have found your dream home, you have your mortgage in place and your solicitor has started the process, at this stage understanding the condition of the property is vital. Holmes Chapel is the home to Harrison Residential Surveying, founded by David Harrison AssocRICS. Having nearly a decade of experience in the Cheshire and South Manchester property industry, David will provide you with a wealth of local knowledge to help you during this exciting process.The Villages Mag is proud to have the whole journey of home buying and selling covered with local owner lead business, who care about this community. You’ll ﬁnd all these businesses within this magazine. PK Finance is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Ltd, which is an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, a trading style of Openwork Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial CO3 3LD Registered in England & Wales No 2412345.For a no obligation appointment at a time and locationto suit you, call us on 01477 668000 or email info@pkﬁnance.co.ukMortgage & Protection AdviceYOUR HOME / PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.*Some Buy to Let and Let to Buy mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityHelp to Buy Logo guidelines For non-government organisations Version 2.0 First time buyers House purchases Remortgages Capital raising Self employed Let to buy * Help to buy Shared ownership & equity Self build Debt consolidation Buy to let * Life insurance Critical illness cover Income protection Buildings & contents Accident sickness & unemployment

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55We’ve got you covered...IF you are planning to sell your home or buy a house, The Villages Magazine can guide you through the process. To ensure a smooth and successful transaction, it is important to link up with a variety of professional businesses, and we have them all based in the heart of our community. Here is our guide to moving in 2023.Your local Estate AgentsYour ﬁrst step should be to ﬁnd a reliable estate agent who knows the Holmes Chapel and surrounding markets. Latham Estates is an award-winning independent estate agent that has been providing exceptional sales and letting services to clients in Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, and surrounding hamlets since 2016. Debra Latham, who has over two decades of experience in the Holmes Chapel area, leads the team. The agency is based in the heart of Holmes Chapel village, and they are committed to providing top-notch service to all clients.Now lets sort your mortgage out...Once you have found the perfect property, you will need a mortgage. The man who heads up the local Mortgage Company, PK Finance, grew up in Holmes Chapel and has seen the village grow and develop. He is still a proud resident and is now raising his own family here. So many families in Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, Cranage, and Brereton have found their homes thanks to Paul and PK Finance. At PK Finance, they understand that each client has unique needs, and they provide tailored information and advice to suit their needs.How about those local legals?For legal advice, Thorneycroft Solicitors, based in a central village location, are on call for face-to-face appointments. Additionally, Blain Boland Solicitors, just a hop and a skip over the M6 to Middlewich, is a modern and forward-thinking practice that provides clients with a value-for-money service that provides clients with a value-for-money service. Their services are delivered efﬁciently with a focus on delivering the outcomes their clients need with a minimum of fuss.Now give your potential new home a health check...You have found your dream home, you have your mortgage in place and your solicitor has started the process, at this stage understanding the condition of the property is vital. Holmes Chapel is the home to Harrison Residential Surveying, founded by David Harrison AssocRICS. Having nearly a decade of experience in the Cheshire and South Manchester property industry, David will provide you with a wealth of local knowledge to help you during this exciting process.The Villages Mag is proud to have the whole journey of home buying and selling covered with local owner lead business, who care about this community. You’ll ﬁnd all these businesses within this magazine. PK Finance is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Ltd, which is an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, a trading style of Openwork Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial CO3 3LD Registered in England & Wales No 2412345.For a no obligation appointment at a time and locationto suit you, call us on 01477 668000 or email info@pkﬁnance.co.ukMortgage & Protection AdviceYOUR HOME / PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.*Some Buy to Let and Let to Buy mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityHelp to Buy Logo guidelines For non-government organisations Version 2.0 First time buyers House purchases Remortgages Capital raising Self employed Let to buy * Help to buy Shared ownership & equity Self build Debt consolidation Buy to let * Life insurance Critical illness cover Income protection Buildings & contents Accident sickness & unemployment

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56AS you read this, we’ll have just about gotten over what has felt like a month of holidays! The standout for me was the coming together of the village on the Coronation weekend, the sun was out, (along with pretty much everyone!), the atmosphere was buzzing with laughter, and there were soooo many smiles. Holmes Chapel was a gorgeous place to be that afternoon.As we now approach the warmer temperatures and longer nights of summer, here are a couple of frozen cocktail recipes that will be sure to make your evenings go by with a bang. Hopefully you’ve got a decent blender, but if not don’t panic, you can buy crushed ice in most supermarkets or you could use ice cream, or frozen coconut milk as a substitution! A little tip: put your glass in the freezer for 30mins before you serve!The traditional Pina Colada is one of the simplest cocktails to make, and a frozen one is no different. Blend 2 shots white rum, 1.5 shots pineapple juice (or 5 chunks of fresh pineapple), 1.5 shots of coconut cream with a cup of ice and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you swap the rum for brandy you’ll make yourself a kappa colada!For all you mocha lovers, how does a Frozen Mudslide grab you!? Put 2 shots of vodka, 3 of Baileys, 3 of Kahlua, 4-6 scoops of vanilla ice cream, a good squirt of chocolate syrup (the stuff for ice cream is great), in a blender with 15 big ice cubes and blitz. If it’s looking a bit runny, stick it back in the freezer for 10mins to ﬁrm up. Take your glass, drizzle some syrup around inside, pour and top with squirty cream and crushed ﬂake for a bit of extra naughtiness.Lastly for this issue, if you’ll permit me, I’m going to do a little self promotion… ish. The 10th of June will see the villages favourite DPD driver, Gaz, host the charity auction and rafﬂe night forerunner for his 72 holes of golf at the end of the month. He and a couple of his mates raised nearly £10,000 for Macmillan the last time they did this, and are again hoping to raise another decent amount for this wonderful charity.As many of you know, Macmillan hold a very, very dear place in my heart, so along with a number of one-off’s for the auction, we’ll be hosting the evening at the Bottle Bank. There’ll be food vendors, music, and some quite frankly amazing things to either bid on or chance your luck in the rafﬂe.If you can, please come down to the bar on the 10th, with your friends and families for an afternoon and evening of fun in aid of such a worthy cause.Rich, The Beer Emporium Bottle BankFrom the bar, by Rich

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57AS you read this, we’ll have just about gotten over what has felt like a month of holidays! The standout for me was the coming together of the village on the Coronation weekend, the sun was out, (along with pretty much everyone!), the atmosphere was buzzing with laughter, and there were soooo many smiles. Holmes Chapel was a gorgeous place to be that afternoon.As we now approach the warmer temperatures and longer nights of summer, here are a couple of frozen cocktail recipes that will be sure to make your evenings go by with a bang. Hopefully you’ve got a decent blender, but if not don’t panic, you can buy crushed ice in most supermarkets or you could use ice cream, or frozen coconut milk as a substitution! A little tip: put your glass in the freezer for 30mins before you serve!The traditional Pina Colada is one of the simplest cocktails to make, and a frozen one is no different. Blend 2 shots white rum, 1.5 shots pineapple juice (or 5 chunks of fresh pineapple), 1.5 shots of coconut cream with a cup of ice and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you swap the rum for brandy you’ll make yourself a kappa colada!For all you mocha lovers, how does a Frozen Mudslide grab you!? Put 2 shots of vodka, 3 of Baileys, 3 of Kahlua, 4-6 scoops of vanilla ice cream, a good squirt of chocolate syrup (the stuff for ice cream is great), in a blender with 15 big ice cubes and blitz. If it’s looking a bit runny, stick it back in the freezer for 10mins to ﬁrm up. Take your glass, drizzle some syrup around inside, pour and top with squirty cream and crushed ﬂake for a bit of extra naughtiness.Lastly for this issue, if you’ll permit me, I’m going to do a little self promotion… ish. The 10th of June will see the villages favourite DPD driver, Gaz, host the charity auction and rafﬂe night forerunner for his 72 holes of golf at the end of the month. He and a couple of his mates raised nearly £10,000 for Macmillan the last time they did this, and are again hoping to raise another decent amount for this wonderful charity.As many of you know, Macmillan hold a very, very dear place in my heart, so along with a number of one-off’s for the auction, we’ll be hosting the evening at the Bottle Bank. There’ll be food vendors, music, and some quite frankly amazing things to either bid on or chance your luck in the rafﬂe.If you can, please come down to the bar on the 10th, with your friends and families for an afternoon and evening of fun in aid of such a worthy cause.Rich, The Beer Emporium Bottle BankFrom the bar, by Rich

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6060HC Partnership news...AS I sit down to write this short article as the new Chairman of Holmes Chapel Partnership, I feel there is a need to apologise for the comments made on the partnership page last month. My thoughts are with Les Gilbert’s family and friends at this time, on his untimely passing. Taking over as the new chair of the Partnership somehow feels like life repeating itself. Just over 20 years ago as the Chief Executive of the South East Cheshire Enterprise (SECE), I was tasked by Congleton Borough Council to outline the need for Partnerships in a bid to regional government for funds to support the towns in our borough, the successful outcome of which was the formation of Congleton, Sandbach and Alsager Partnerships. Our own Holmes Chapel Partnership was formed some years later, supported by the success of these Partnerships but funded by the new unitary authority Cheshire East Council (CEC). Over the last 10 years we received a grant of £8,000 per year from CEC, but sadly with increasing demands on their own budgets, as the Country struggles to get back to some form of normality post Covid, this means the funding of Partnership’s from Cheshire East became a bridge too far. I start my Chairmanship with a clear remit to balance the books, which means there is a need to replace our core funding. But we will also need to review our own activities to ensure that we focus on activities that our village needs, to make Holmes Chapel an even better place to live, work and play. In this regard, I am pleased to conﬁrm that the Partnership will continue to organise the Christmas Fair, supported now with an increased grant of £3,000 from Holmes Chapel Parish Council.We are also very ﬁrmly committed to the continuation of the Santa Sleigh runs, that delight young and old across Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, Cranage and Brereton, but at the same time provide much needed additional income, to the 9 organisations that help us to run the sleigh runs each year. In a further attempt to reduce costs and attract gift aid we are now looking to move the Partnership to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status over the next few months, so the possibility of texting a donation to our sleigh teams can become a reality.And ﬁnally, it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic celebrations experienced in Holmes Chapel for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Unlike the coronation day itself, the weather was kind to us, and it was a joy again to see the centre of our village ﬁlled with several generations of happy smiling face, creating memories for us all to treasure.Peter Whiers, Chairmaninfo@hcpartnership.org.ukwww.hcpartnership.org.uk /HolmesChapelPartnership

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61Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 9SD | Tel: 01565 722315 www.visitplumleys.co.uk | info@visitplumleys.co.uk Garden | Gi | Coee Shop @Plumleys @plumleyscafe visit.plumleys Situated just outside the market town of Knutsford, Plumleys is a family owned and run plant and garden centre. We oer plenty of ideas and inspiraon to help you get the most from your garden, whatever me of year. We have a well stocked garden shop oering all you need to keep your garden in p top condion from the brand leaders in garden products. In our lovely new gi shop we have plenty of gi ideas for family and friends, be they gardeners or not. Our Cafe is parcularly popular, serving hearty homemade food in relaxed comfortable surroundings. Enjoy brunch, lunch or our homemade cakes and bakes in front of wood burning stoves on inclement days or outside on our lovely sun terrace when the weather is a lile kinder. HC Partnership news...AS I sit down to write this short article as the new Chairman of Holmes Chapel Partnership, I feel there is a need to apologise for the comments made on the partnership page last month. My thoughts are with Les Gilbert’s family and friends at this time, on his untimely passing. Taking over as the new chair of the Partnership somehow feels like life repeating itself. Just over 20 years ago as the Chief Executive of the South East Cheshire Enterprise (SECE), I was tasked by Congleton Borough Council to outline the need for Partnerships in a bid to regional government for funds to support the towns in our borough, the successful outcome of which was the formation of Congleton, Sandbach and Alsager Partnerships. Our own Holmes Chapel Partnership was formed some years later, supported by the success of these Partnerships but funded by the new unitary authority Cheshire East Council (CEC). Over the last 10 years we received a grant of £8,000 per year from CEC, but sadly with increasing demands on their own budgets, as the Country struggles to get back to some form of normality post Covid, this means the funding of Partnership’s from Cheshire East became a bridge too far. I start my Chairmanship with a clear remit to balance the books, which means there is a need to replace our core funding. But we will also need to review our own activities to ensure that we focus on activities that our village needs, to make Holmes Chapel an even better place to live, work and play. In this regard, I am pleased to conﬁrm that the Partnership will continue to organise the Christmas Fair, supported now with an increased grant of £3,000 from Holmes Chapel Parish Council.We are also very ﬁrmly committed to the continuation of the Santa Sleigh runs, that delight young and old across Holmes Chapel, Goostrey, Cranage and Brereton, but at the same time provide much needed additional income, to the 9 organisations that help us to run the sleigh runs each year. In a further attempt to reduce costs and attract gift aid we are now looking to move the Partnership to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status over the next few months, so the possibility of texting a donation to our sleigh teams can become a reality.And ﬁnally, it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic celebrations experienced in Holmes Chapel for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Unlike the coronation day itself, the weather was kind to us, and it was a joy again to see the centre of our village ﬁlled with several generations of happy smiling face, creating memories for us all to treasure.Peter Whiers, Chairmaninfo@hcpartnership.org.ukwww.hcpartnership.org.uk /HolmesChapelPartnership

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62YOUR HOMEVALUEDWe have a decade of experience in the Cheshire & South Manchester property industry & we will inspect your property with a wealth of local knowledge to help you during the exciting home buying process. We provide objective & comprehensive survey reports & expert advice for all types of residential properties. Properties come in all shapes & sizes, which is why we oer a range of surveys to t your needs including: All levels of the RICS Home Surveys including HomeBuyer Reports & Building Surveys Private Valuations including Help to Buy Redemption, Probate & Capital GainsWe are not aliated with any lending institutions or estate agencies. We are only here for you! Buying a house can be stressful, so our focus is only on you and your future home.RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualiedIndependent Surveyor & Registered ValuerDavid Harrison AssocRICS 01477 406004 07863 735479 david@harrison-surveying.co.uk www.harrison-surveying.co.ukTalk to David fromHarrison Residential Surveyingtoday to help you decide what type ofsurvey would best suit you & your circumstances.Scan meDon’t be embarrassed by feet!PODIATRISTS often see people who are embarrassed or ashamed to get their feet out in public. Many people are even reluctant to show their podiatrist, and think their feet are the worst we have ever seen!Fear not, we have seen so many feet we are completely unphased and have pretty much seen it all. We just want to help you.One of the most common embarrassing foot problems we see is Tinea Pedis, a foot infection due to a dermatophyte fungus, otherwise known as Athletes foot. This condition affects approximately 20% of the general population and many people are unaware they have it.3 common presentations of Tinea Pedis are:• Itchy sores or rash between the toes• Dry, ﬂaky skin to the soles and sides of the feet• Small blisters, usually around the inner arch of the footThis condition is usually easy to treat with the correct products, but often recurs. The fungus thrives in warm, dark moist conditions so meticulous drying of the feet, wearing absorbent socks, avoiding occlusive footwear and rotating shoes to allow them to dry out between wear can help prevent recurrences. Fungal spores survive normal wash temperatures so wash socks, towels, and underwear on a 60-degree minimum wash. Use an antifungal spray such as Daktarin inside shoes once a week.Unfortunately, skin infection can eventually spread to toenails if left unchecked. A fungal toenail is much trickier to treat. The source of infection is usually underneath the nail in the nailbed. Topical treatments are applied to the nail surface and tend not to get through the nail. A podiatrist can use an electric ﬁle to prepare the nail for a more effective treatment. If topical treatments are unsuccessful, oral antifungal tablets can be prescribed by a GP.If a nail is damaged and unsightly whether due to nail trauma, nail surgery or fungal infection, cosmetic podiatry treatments can temporarily improve appearance and reduce embarrassment. Toenail reconstruction is a popular cosmetic procedure performed by a podiatrist. A resin product is applied in layers and light cured to correct and restore a damaged toenail. It lasts around 6 to 8 weeks and is popular during the holiday season.For a general foot MOT to ‘tidy up’ the feet a routine podiatry appointment will address skin and nail concerns. A more intensive foot conditioning treatment is a ‘medical pedicure’ which combines a professional Podiatry treatment with a cosmetic pedicure including a moisturising foot mask and optional toenail polish.Anna & Andrew AyresAyres Health

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63YOUR HOMEVALUEDWe have a decade of experience in the Cheshire & South Manchester property industry & we will inspect your property with a wealth of local knowledge to help you during the exciting home buying process. We provide objective & comprehensive survey reports & expert advice for all types of residential properties. Properties come in all shapes & sizes, which is why we oer a range of surveys to t your needs including: All levels of the RICS Home Surveys including HomeBuyer Reports & Building Surveys Private Valuations including Help to Buy Redemption, Probate & Capital GainsWe are not aliated with any lending institutions or estate agencies. We are only here for you! Buying a house can be stressful, so our focus is only on you and your future home.RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualiedIndependent Surveyor & Registered ValuerDavid Harrison AssocRICS 01477 406004 07863 735479 david@harrison-surveying.co.uk www.harrison-surveying.co.ukTalk to David fromHarrison Residential Surveyingtoday to help you decide what type ofsurvey would best suit you & your circumstances.Scan meDon’t be embarrassed by feet!PODIATRISTS often see people who are embarrassed or ashamed to get their feet out in public. Many people are even reluctant to show their podiatrist, and think their feet are the worst we have ever seen!Fear not, we have seen so many feet we are completely unphased and have pretty much seen it all. We just want to help you.One of the most common embarrassing foot problems we see is Tinea Pedis, a foot infection due to a dermatophyte fungus, otherwise known as Athletes foot. This condition affects approximately 20% of the general population and many people are unaware they have it.3 common presentations of Tinea Pedis are:• Itchy sores or rash between the toes• Dry, ﬂaky skin to the soles and sides of the feet• Small blisters, usually around the inner arch of the footThis condition is usually easy to treat with the correct products, but often recurs. The fungus thrives in warm, dark moist conditions so meticulous drying of the feet, wearing absorbent socks, avoiding occlusive footwear and rotating shoes to allow them to dry out between wear can help prevent recurrences. Fungal spores survive normal wash temperatures so wash socks, towels, and underwear on a 60-degree minimum wash. Use an antifungal spray such as Daktarin inside shoes once a week.Unfortunately, skin infection can eventually spread to toenails if left unchecked. A fungal toenail is much trickier to treat. The source of infection is usually underneath the nail in the nailbed. Topical treatments are applied to the nail surface and tend not to get through the nail. A podiatrist can use an electric ﬁle to prepare the nail for a more effective treatment. If topical treatments are unsuccessful, oral antifungal tablets can be prescribed by a GP.If a nail is damaged and unsightly whether due to nail trauma, nail surgery or fungal infection, cosmetic podiatry treatments can temporarily improve appearance and reduce embarrassment. Toenail reconstruction is a popular cosmetic procedure performed by a podiatrist. A resin product is applied in layers and light cured to correct and restore a damaged toenail. It lasts around 6 to 8 weeks and is popular during the holiday season.For a general foot MOT to ‘tidy up’ the feet a routine podiatry appointment will address skin and nail concerns. A more intensive foot conditioning treatment is a ‘medical pedicure’ which combines a professional Podiatry treatment with a cosmetic pedicure including a moisturising foot mask and optional toenail polish.Anna & Andrew AyresAyres Health

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64 YOUR LOCAL award winning INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT *Please note: If you have already instructed another agent, you should check any agreement you have to ensure that you are not liable for more than one commission by instructing us as your agent 1166 TThhee SSqquuaarree •• LLoonnddoonn RRooaadd •• HHoollmmeess CChhaappeell •• CChheesshhiirree •• CCWW44 77AABB WWwwww..llaatthhaamm--eessttaatteess..ccoo..uukk CALL to BOOK YOUR FFRREEEE NO OBLIGATION MARKET APPRAISAL ON Thinking of selling or letting your property? 0011447777 553333111111 IN this edition of the mag, I’m going to share some important news regarding the way the appointments system will work at the Health Centre from 5th June.On the 5th June, and during the hours of 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, the AccuRX online triage system will be relaunched for all appointment requests to see the medical team here at Holmes Chapel Health Centre. This brings the surgery in line with other practices here in Cheshire East, and is aimed at easing the signiﬁcant rush for appointments at 8am. By moving completely to the online triage system used last year, it will ensure that patients can be seen by the right person within the appropriate clinical timescale. Non-urgent enquiries for medication, sick-notes, or other administrative enquiries will also be dealt with in the right manner through the online form.Patients will be able to continue to request appointments with practice nurses, phlebotomy, and health care assistants by phoning or coming to reception, however for any other appointments, these will need to be requested through the AccuRx triage system. A link will be available on the Health Centre website holmeschapelhealthcentre.co.uk.Please do not worry if you do not have online access. If you cannot get to a computer, phone the surgery reception and a member of the team will ﬁll it in for you. They will not be able to bypass this system, so only use this system if you are completely unable to ﬁll in the online form. If you are able to complete it yourself online, or have someone else do it for you, then doing this will be quicker for you.The system will be used for both routine and urgent appointment requests and all will be triaged on the same day by a member of the clinical team. The online system will be open from 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. If you have an urgent issue beyond 3pm you will need to phone reception when a member of the team will take details and pass these to the triaging clinician who will decide if further action that day is required, such as a face-to-face or telephone appointment with either a GP, or any of the other trained medical staff.Please do not demand your appointment request is dealt with in any other way, as the team at the other end of the line are not permitted to do this. This system works very well in other areas of East Cheshire, such as Wilmslow and Macclesﬁeld, and there is no reason it will not work here. Lastly, please please please remember be kind to the reception team as they take you through the questions.Rich JepsonHolmes Chapel Health Centre PPG Patient Participation Group Your Local, Professional Printing Service in Holmes Chapel ● Business & Retail Service ● Leaflets, Posters, Banners ● Booklets, Cards & more... ● Photocopying & Binding 5 Church Walk, Holmes Chapel CW4 7AZ Tel: 01477 549682 www.theprintroomcw4.co.uk THE PRINT ROOM

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65 YOUR LOCAL award winning INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT *Please note: If you have already instructed another agent, you should check any agreement you have to ensure that you are not liable for more than one commission by instructing us as your agent 1166 TThhee SSqquuaarree •• LLoonnddoonn RRooaadd •• HHoollmmeess CChhaappeell •• CChheesshhiirree •• CCWW44 77AABB WWwwww..llaatthhaamm--eessttaatteess..ccoo..uukk CALL to BOOK YOUR FFRREEEE NO OBLIGATION MARKET APPRAISAL ON Thinking of selling or letting your property? 0011447777 553333111111 IN this edition of the mag, I’m going to share some important news regarding the way the appointments system will work at the Health Centre from 5th June.On the 5th June, and during the hours of 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, the AccuRX online triage system will be relaunched for all appointment requests to see the medical team here at Holmes Chapel Health Centre. This brings the surgery in line with other practices here in Cheshire East, and is aimed at easing the signiﬁcant rush for appointments at 8am. By moving completely to the online triage system used last year, it will ensure that patients can be seen by the right person within the appropriate clinical timescale. Non-urgent enquiries for medication, sick-notes, or other administrative enquiries will also be dealt with in the right manner through the online form.Patients will be able to continue to request appointments with practice nurses, phlebotomy, and health care assistants by phoning or coming to reception, however for any other appointments, these will need to be requested through the AccuRx triage system. A link will be available on the Health Centre website holmeschapelhealthcentre.co.uk.Please do not worry if you do not have online access. If you cannot get to a computer, phone the surgery reception and a member of the team will ﬁll it in for you. They will not be able to bypass this system, so only use this system if you are completely unable to ﬁll in the online form. If you are able to complete it yourself online, or have someone else do it for you, then doing this will be quicker for you.The system will be used for both routine and urgent appointment requests and all will be triaged on the same day by a member of the clinical team. The online system will be open from 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. If you have an urgent issue beyond 3pm you will need to phone reception when a member of the team will take details and pass these to the triaging clinician who will decide if further action that day is required, such as a face-to-face or telephone appointment with either a GP, or any of the other trained medical staff.Please do not demand your appointment request is dealt with in any other way, as the team at the other end of the line are not permitted to do this. This system works very well in other areas of East Cheshire, such as Wilmslow and Macclesﬁeld, and there is no reason it will not work here. Lastly, please please please remember be kind to the reception team as they take you through the questions.Rich JepsonHolmes Chapel Health Centre PPG Patient Participation Group Your Local, Professional Printing Service in Holmes Chapel ● Business & Retail Service ● Leaflets, Posters, Banners ● Booklets, Cards & more... ● Photocopying & Binding 5 Church Walk, Holmes Chapel CW4 7AZ Tel: 01477 549682 www.theprintroomcw4.co.uk THE PRINT ROOM

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68Providing roong services across the delivery area of The Villages Mag & CheshireRENEW • REPAIR • REPLACEOUR SERVICES• New Roofs & Re-Roofs• Lead & Chimney Works• Sots, Fascias & Gutters• Storm Damage Repairs• Flat & Extension Roofs• Rubber Roofs01477 518 157 • 07709 767 236info@prestigeroofingcheshire.co.ukprestigeroofingcheshire.co.uk Prestige Roofing CheshireBusiness ideas...PODCASTS: you either love them…or you simply haven’t discovered them yet! From hilarious conversations between comedians to true crime stories and even self-help advice, there are podcasts available on just about every subject under the sun. Including, of course, business! Although there are countless shows which focus on business advice, top tips and discussions about the perks and pitfalls of running a company, there’s another side of the coin when it comes to business podcasting opportunities. If you want to help amplify your own brand’s voice, launching a podcast is one of the most engaging ways to be heard in 2023.So, what could a podcast do for your business? It’s an ideal chance to help bring your products and services to life by offering additional valuable content and information to your customers – and future customers! Plus, by (quite literally!) putting your own voice out there, a podcast could help your audience feel connected to the people behind the branding. We think it’s useful to look at a podcast as an additional branch of your online presence, and there are a million ways you can approach creating your show depending on exactly what you’d like to achieve.Let’s take a business like an independent gym, for example. There may be a personal trainer at the gym who has a natural ﬂair for public speaking, a skill which can be easily adapted to hosting a podcast. A PT will know that one of the ﬁrst steps to getting someone to sign up for training sessions is by sparking that initial motivation – a series of quick-ﬁre, 15 minute podcast episodes focussing on inspiring ﬁtness newbies to give the gym a go could be a great place to start. These episodes can be shared with prospective clients, promoted across social media and used to provide extra motivation to existing gym members. If the episodes are well received, there are endless options for get creative and taking the podcast to the next level – the audio world is your oyster. There are interesting elements of every business, and you never know who might be fascinated to look behind the scenes to get a deeper understanding of what you have to offer. It just takes a dash of personality, a sprinkle of technical know-how and a helping of interesting ideas to make podcasting an exciting new part of your business’ brand strategy!If you’re looking to start your podcasting journey this year but have no idea where or how to begin, we’re on hand to help. For more information on our affordable, back-to-basics online podcast training, run in conjunction with Cheshire true crime podcaster Chyaz Samuel, just email Katy at: katy@archpublications.comKatyTo ﬁnd out more scan the QR code or visit archpublications.com/podcastproduction

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69Providing roong services across the delivery area of The Villages Mag & CheshireRENEW • REPAIR • REPLACEOUR SERVICES• New Roofs & Re-Roofs• Lead & Chimney Works• Sots, Fascias & Gutters• Storm Damage Repairs• Flat & Extension Roofs• Rubber Roofs01477 518 157 • 07709 767 236info@prestigeroofingcheshire.co.ukprestigeroofingcheshire.co.uk Prestige Roofing CheshireBusiness ideas...PODCASTS: you either love them…or you simply haven’t discovered them yet! From hilarious conversations between comedians to true crime stories and even self-help advice, there are podcasts available on just about every subject under the sun. Including, of course, business! Although there are countless shows which focus on business advice, top tips and discussions about the perks and pitfalls of running a company, there’s another side of the coin when it comes to business podcasting opportunities. If you want to help amplify your own brand’s voice, launching a podcast is one of the most engaging ways to be heard in 2023.So, what could a podcast do for your business? It’s an ideal chance to help bring your products and services to life by offering additional valuable content and information to your customers – and future customers! Plus, by (quite literally!) putting your own voice out there, a podcast could help your audience feel connected to the people behind the branding. We think it’s useful to look at a podcast as an additional branch of your online presence, and there are a million ways you can approach creating your show depending on exactly what you’d like to achieve.Let’s take a business like an independent gym, for example. There may be a personal trainer at the gym who has a natural ﬂair for public speaking, a skill which can be easily adapted to hosting a podcast. A PT will know that one of the ﬁrst steps to getting someone to sign up for training sessions is by sparking that initial motivation – a series of quick-ﬁre, 15 minute podcast episodes focussing on inspiring ﬁtness newbies to give the gym a go could be a great place to start. These episodes can be shared with prospective clients, promoted across social media and used to provide extra motivation to existing gym members. If the episodes are well received, there are endless options for get creative and taking the podcast to the next level – the audio world is your oyster. There are interesting elements of every business, and you never know who might be fascinated to look behind the scenes to get a deeper understanding of what you have to offer. It just takes a dash of personality, a sprinkle of technical know-how and a helping of interesting ideas to make podcasting an exciting new part of your business’ brand strategy!If you’re looking to start your podcasting journey this year but have no idea where or how to begin, we’re on hand to help. For more information on our affordable, back-to-basics online podcast training, run in conjunction with Cheshire true crime podcaster Chyaz Samuel, just email Katy at: katy@archpublications.comKatyTo ﬁnd out more scan the QR code or visit archpublications.com/podcastproduction

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72Coronation Weekend WHAT a fantastic weekend of celebration was had here in Holmes Chapel to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation!On Sunday 7th May, the village centre was closed to trafﬁc to allow residents to come together for the Big Lunch. It was wonderful to see so many people out and about enjoying one another’s company and celebrating this historic occasion. The Parish Council, alongside the Partnership, organised this event for our residents to enjoy and we are so grateful for everyone who attended and made this event such a huge success. The Mereside Brass Band was excellent and really added atmosphere to the occasion. Magician Ian Davis wondered among the crowds dazzling them with magic tricks and balloon artist Alan Russell brightened up the day with his brilliant balloon designs! Children were thrilled to have their faces painted by Sarah. It was truly wonderful to see the village so full of residents having fun and enjoying celebrating this historic occasion.These events don’t just happen by chance. They take a lot of hard work behind the scenes, both on the day and in the months leading up to them. Our grateful thanks go ﬁrstly to the Partnership, who worked with the Parish Council to organise this event and who helped out on the actual day. Thanks must also go to our volunteers – we could not have managed this day with you! Thank you for giving up your Sunday afternoon to support this remarkable occasion. We would also like to thank the ﬁre station for providing ﬁrst aid support and the two volunteer police ofﬁcers. The Parish Council would also like to take this opportunity of publicly thanking the Holmes Chapel Yarn Bombers for their spectacular display in the village. Your creativity, hard work and dedication are so appreciated by all who have been able to enjoy the display.God Save the King!New Council4th May saw Parish and Borough Council elections. Your new Parish Council are Anita Armitt, Steve Allott, Brian Bath, Mike Blomeley, John Clowes, Patricia Cotton, Martin Elliott, Chris Jackson, Chris Jones, Mike Street, Diane Tams, and Rich Wilcock. Steve Allott and Chris Jones are new to the Parish Council and we warmly welcome you to the team. The Ward Councillors for the Dane Valley area are Russell Chadwick and Andrew Kolker.The Parish Council is so grateful to the faithful service and commitment from Rab Parry. Rab served as a Parish Councillor for an incredible 43 years! He served as chairman twice, in 1989/90 and 1996/97, and was very active in many other positions on council committees. His contribution to parish council business and activities over this long period has been extensive and his local knowledge of great use to the council. Rab stepped down from the Parish Council and did not re-stand in the May elections. We wish him all the best for a happy retirement!Our ofﬁce is generally open Tuesday to Friday mornings, 9am to 12 noon.Clerk of the Council,Holmes Chapel Parish Council,1 Church Walk, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. CW4 7AZ01477 533 934 | 07484 904 899clerk@holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.uk www.holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.ukContacting the Parish CouncilParish Council news...

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Coronation Weekend WHAT a fantastic weekend of celebration was had here in Holmes Chapel to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation!On Sunday 7th May, the village centre was closed to trafﬁc to allow residents to come together for the Big Lunch. It was wonderful to see so many people out and about enjoying one another’s company and celebrating this historic occasion. The Parish Council, alongside the Partnership, organised this event for our residents to enjoy and we are so grateful for everyone who attended and made this event such a huge success. The Mereside Brass Band was excellent and really added atmosphere to the occasion. Magician Ian Davis wondered among the crowds dazzling them with magic tricks and balloon artist Alan Russell brightened up the day with his brilliant balloon designs! Children were thrilled to have their faces painted by Sarah. It was truly wonderful to see the village so full of residents having fun and enjoying celebrating this historic occasion.These events don’t just happen by chance. They take a lot of hard work behind the scenes, both on the day and in the months leading up to them. Our grateful thanks go ﬁrstly to the Partnership, who worked with the Parish Council to organise this event and who helped out on the actual day. Thanks must also go to our volunteers – we could not have managed this day with you! Thank you for giving up your Sunday afternoon to support this remarkable occasion. We would also like to thank the ﬁre station for providing ﬁrst aid support and the two volunteer police ofﬁcers. The Parish Council would also like to take this opportunity of publicly thanking the Holmes Chapel Yarn Bombers for their spectacular display in the village. Your creativity, hard work and dedication are so appreciated by all who have been able to enjoy the display.God Save the King!New Council4th May saw Parish and Borough Council elections. Your new Parish Council are Anita Armitt, Steve Allott, Brian Bath, Mike Blomeley, John Clowes, Patricia Cotton, Martin Elliott, Chris Jackson, Chris Jones, Mike Street, Diane Tams, and Rich Wilcock. Steve Allott and Chris Jones are new to the Parish Council and we warmly welcome you to the team. The Ward Councillors for the Dane Valley area are Russell Chadwick and Andrew Kolker.The Parish Council is so grateful to the faithful service and commitment from Rab Parry. Rab served as a Parish Councillor for an incredible 43 years! He served as chairman twice, in 1989/90 and 1996/97, and was very active in many other positions on council committees. His contribution to parish council business and activities over this long period has been extensive and his local knowledge of great use to the council. Rab stepped down from the Parish Council and did not re-stand in the May elections. We wish him all the best for a happy retirement!Our ofﬁce is generally open Tuesday to Friday mornings, 9am to 12 noon.Clerk of the Council,Holmes Chapel Parish Council,1 Church Walk, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. CW4 7AZ01477 533 934 | 07484 904 899clerk@holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.uk www.holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.ukContacting the Parish CouncilParish Council news...72Coronation Weekend WHAT a fantastic weekend of celebration was had here in Holmes Chapel to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation!On Sunday 7th May, the village centre was closed to trafﬁc to allow residents to come together for the Big Lunch. It was wonderful to see so many people out and about enjoying one another’s company and celebrating this historic occasion. The Parish Council, alongside the Partnership, organised this event for our residents to enjoy and we are so grateful for everyone who attended and made this event such a huge success. The Mereside Brass Band was excellent and really added atmosphere to the occasion. Magician Ian Davis wondered among the crowds dazzling them with magic tricks and balloon artist Alan Russell brightened up the day with his brilliant balloon designs! Children were thrilled to have their faces painted by Sarah. It was truly wonderful to see the village so full of residents having fun and enjoying celebrating this historic occasion.These events don’t just happen by chance. They take a lot of hard work behind the scenes, both on the day and in the months leading up to them. Our grateful thanks go ﬁrstly to the Partnership, who worked with the Parish Council to organise this event and who helped out on the actual day. Thanks must also go to our volunteers – we could not have managed this day with you! Thank you for giving up your Sunday afternoon to support this remarkable occasion. We would also like to thank the ﬁre station for providing ﬁrst aid support and the two volunteer police ofﬁcers. The Parish Council would also like to take this opportunity of publicly thanking the Holmes Chapel Yarn Bombers for their spectacular display in the village. Your creativity, hard work and dedication are so appreciated by all who have been able to enjoy the display.God Save the King!New Council4th May saw Parish and Borough Council elections. Your new Parish Council are Anita Armitt, Steve Allott, Brian Bath, Mike Blomeley, John Clowes, Patricia Cotton, Martin Elliott, Chris Jackson, Chris Jones, Mike Street, Diane Tams, and Rich Wilcock. Steve Allott and Chris Jones are new to the Parish Council and we warmly welcome you to the team. The Ward Councillors for the Dane Valley area are Russell Chadwick and Andrew Kolker.The Parish Council is so grateful to the faithful service and commitment from Rab Parry. Rab served as a Parish Councillor for an incredible 43 years! He served as chairman twice, in 1989/90 and 1996/97, and was very active in many other positions on council committees. His contribution to parish council business and activities over this long period has been extensive and his local knowledge of great use to the council. Rab stepped down from the Parish Council and did not re-stand in the May elections. We wish him all the best for a happy retirement!Our ofﬁce is generally open Tuesday to Friday mornings, 9am to 12 noon.Clerk of the Council,Holmes Chapel Parish Council,1 Church Walk, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. CW4 7AZ01477 533 934 | 07484 904 899clerk@holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.uk www.holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.ukContacting the Parish CouncilParish Council news...

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Embarking from a mooring in Marple · Morning, aernoon or full day trips availableLarge open air viewing platform · Heated interior lounges · Duck food availablee boat is speciﬁcally modiﬁed to be fully accessible & wheelchair friendly · Bring your own buﬀet Kitchen on board · Tea and Coﬀee provided · Qualiﬁed skipper & trained crewTHE STOCKPORT CANAL BOAT TRUSTN.HCruising on New HorizonsSpend time with friends, family or work colleagues relaxing on our 70ft canal boat, trips for up to 12 people from only £75 for your group.Registered Charity No. 1075844THE STOCKPORT CANAL BOAT TRUSTTo book & more info call07413 565150 or 07414550428or visit our websitewww.newhorizons.org.uk07814 557 616southcheshiredigital.comcreate@southcheshiredigital.comGardensHassall FreeCall us on:07973 198 080Hanging basketsare our speciality!Seasonalbedding,pots & plants...all at great prices!Call for a free,no obligation quoteHassallLandscapesComplete Design & Build ServiceDriveways, Patios & WallingYork & Natural Stone SpecialistsFencing & TurfingPonds & Water FeaturesGardening Lighting Mobile:07791 554429Taking orders now, offeringcontactless &free local delivery. We are using all procedures tokeep ourselves & customers safe.Your Local Independent Funeral Directors who have been establishedfor over 50 years.Providing Traditional and Modern Services with all Faiths being cared for.Experienced, helpful and caring sta and services benecial in your time of need.As well as the Funeral Service, we provide Memorial Stone Services for new headstones, name additions and refurbishment of existing memorials.Peter Forshaw Funeral Service, 4 The Square, London Road,Holmes Chapel, CW4 7ABTelephone: 01477 532000E-mail: enquiries@peterforshawfuneralservices.co.ukwww. peterforshawfuneralservices.co.uk

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