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Independentwww.independentnewspapers.co.uk/stockportFREE STOCKPORTFREEYOUR LOCALGOODNEWS-PAPERIssue 39 OFFERTON • THE HEATONS • EDGELEY • DENTON • BREDBURY • CHEADLE HEATH • HAZEL GROVE • CHEADLE HULME • HEAVILEY • MARPLE • REDDISH • ROMILEY • WOODLEY • HIGH LANEWIN£100 WORTH OF MAGICTRICKS FOR CHRISTMASRADIO VOLUNTEERSSEEP3Cheshire’s No.1More Music StationTUNE IN FOR AWARDA GROUP of retired volunteers whopresent a radio programme on By Independent ReporterStockport’s radio station Pure107.8FM have been nominated for a New Horizons, which is sponsored byprestigious national media award. Stockport Council’s Adult Social Care,The New Horizons team have been has been nominated for the ‘Best factualradio programme about oldershort-listed for a Roses Media Awardalong side a host of household names people’s issues along side three programmeson Radio 4 and an entry fromincluding Sir Michael Caine, Dame JudiDench, Dame Maggie Smith and Louis BBC Radio Kent.Theroux.Volunteer presenter, Paul James, 74,The Rose Awards are organised by the says: “We are the only community radiocharity Independent Age in celebration station shortlisted for any award, andof the best examples of coverage across there wasn’t one commercial radio stationon the short list, so I suppose we areall media concerning older people’s issue.Pure 107.8FM is in good company punching above our weight”with a host of respected names from New Horizons is a radio magazine programmewith the slogan radio that isacross the media industry includingBBC’s Panorama, Radio 4, The positive about being over 50. The showGuardian, The Telegraph and The Independentamongst those up for a gong. Pure 107.8FM between 7-9am andis broadcast every Sunday morning onPresenters June Somekh, Paul James, repeated on Monday evenings 7-9pm. IfSusan Sides and Pete Levene were you don’t live near Stockport you can listenanywhere via the websitedelighted to hear the news. “It’s fantasticto think that our radio programme is www.pureradio.org.uk.on the short list with so many establishedinstitutions with teams of media Blockley, 89 from Heaton Moor, has aThe oldest member of the team Paddyprofessionals working on them” said weekly poetry feature, Dr Andrew Davisonfrom Gatley Group Practice inJune, who is also a Councillor for CheadleHulme North. “We take a lot of pride Cheadle has a weekly surgery and Keithin New Horizons and we also enjoy makingit and that is why I think people can ly feature looking at long lost and muchCoates, 73 from Brinnington has a week-relate to us.”loved local cinemas.New Horizons nominated for theircoverage of older people’s issuesOn the airwaves are Pete Levene, June Somekh, Paul James and Susan SidesRICHARD THACKERIndependent Insurance Brokers■ Leading independentinsurance broker■ Broad portfolio ofspecialist insurance■ Nationwide reputationfor quality andreliability■ 50 years of expertadvice and personalservice■ Specialist schemestailored to our clients’individualrequirementsRichard Thacker & Company LimitedHexagon House, 21/23 Gatley Road,Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1NZTel: 0161 428 5232 Fax: 0161 491 3954Web: www.richardthacker.co.ukUNITS TO LETMEADOW MILL, WATER STREET, STOCKPORTWORKSHOP/STORAGE/STUDIO/OFFICEFROM £35 PER WEEKIMMEDIATE OCCUPATION AVAILABLEContact ROGER HANNAH & CO on

2 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39Stockport Independent isSTOCKPORTpublished by Investors inPublishing Limited, PublishingHouse, 3 Bridgebank IndustrialIndependent PUPILS ON TRACKIN BRIEF . . .Estate, Taylor Street, Horwich,HOTwww.independentnewspapers.co.uk/stockport Bolton BL6 7PDTO TACKLE WORLDEditorial Enquiries: Mike Hulme 01204 478813mike@independentnewspapers.co.ukAdvertising Enquiries: Warren Guirey 01625 610934Mobile: 07511 272220warren@independentnewspapers.co.ukClassified Advertising Enquiries:Jayne Meadowcroft 01204 478812jayne@independentnewspapers.co.ukThe contents of this newspaperare fully protected by copyrightand nothing may be reprintedor reproduced without theexpressed permission of thepublishers. All content is correctat the time of going to press.The publisher does not acceptliability for any content used byadvertisers in this edition.Courteously keeping people on the moveCAR, VAN & MINIBUS RENTALTheRENTAL CENTRE222 BUXTON RD, DAVENPORT, STOCKPORT SK2 7AETel: 0161 483 5060www.cheshirevehiclerental.co.ukSTOCKPORT schools took part inthe Save the Children WorldMarathon Challenge at WoodleySports Village.VEHICLE RENTALSVAN HIRESTOCKPORT’SNo1FOR RENTAL!CORPORATE RENTALS5%DISCOUNTon production of thisadvert!During the event, organised by StockportSchools Sport Partnership, childrenfrom Werneth Secondary School in Romiley,and four primary schools, BroadstoneHall Primary and St Thomas’ CE Primaryin Heaton Chapel, St Mark’s CEPrimary in Bredbury, and Norris BankPrimary in Heaton Norris, ran the fullmarathon distance of 42.2km in a relay.Each child ran 200m and passed thebaton onto the next child. Dependingon the size of the teams – which rangedbetween 13 and 35 children – eachchild ran between 6 and 16 times. WernethSchool Year 7’s completed themarathon in the best time of 2 hoursand 20 minutes.And children from countries aroundthe world including Mozambique, Uganda,Mexico, New Zealand, and Chinatook part on the same day.The event was opened jointly by Tameside’sfamous ex-marathon runner RonHill – who still manages to run everyday at the age of 74 – and local marathonrunner Pete Reilly.Councillor Shan Alexander, ExecutiveMember for Lifelong Learning andAchievement, said: “I congratulate allthe children from the five schools whotook part in this very worthy event. Childrencompeted in solidarity withthousands of their peers from aroundthe world to raise awareness of childrenwho face a daily struggle to survive.”The 2012 event coincided with theUnited Nations’ World Food Day. Savethe Children highlighted the devastatingimpact malnutrition has on millionsof children’s lives.Heads, the current exhibitionshowing at Stockport Council runHat Works museum, has added aniconic Olympic hat design to thedisplays. The hat was created byHot Heads milliner Zara Gorman, forthe ceremonial costume of thePresenter Escort for the London2012 Victory Ceremonies.STOCKPORT Council andpartners Borough Care Ltd andHelen Sanderson Associates havebeen selected as finalists at theNational Dementia Care Awards.The Council led partnership isbeing recognised for its innovativework with people with dementiawho live in care homes and thesupport they receive to directtheir own care on a day-to-daybasis.CHESHIRE folk are being invited tosample traditional Transylvaniancake at a farmers’ market.Warrington-based Judit Tolnai andZoltan Lange, who run cakecompany ChimneyStack Cakes, willbe at Marple Garden Centre onDooley Lane in Otterspool onOctober 28 with their chimneystackcakes.GET all your Christmas decorationtips at a charity event. Stockportcharity The Wellspring hasorganised a demonstrationevening at 7.30pm on November 2at the HQ in Harvey Street.Tickets cost £5 per person andinclude refreshments. Ordertickets from Pauline on 0161 4272763 or Pam on 0161 427 8093.Stairlift ranges to suit most homesMILLERCAREMobility specialists181 - 183 London Road,Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4HJ0161 452 3728From Only£995 *Phone today for yourfree no obligationquote*Reconditioned

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 3EIGHT staff members at a localopticians are competing to pullin the most pounds by growingShould have gone to Spec-shavers!moustaches throughout ly at Specsavers in Stockport normallyreport for duty £25,000.cancer.effort by the opticians to raise prostate cancer and testicular‘Movember’for charity.Store director Carl Chadwick, clean-shaven but they are breakingthat habit by taking part in event was first started in Mel-their efforts will be backed byThe worldwide fundraising The Specsavers team hopeslab manager Alan Edgley, clinicalsupervisor Paul Kane, labtechnicians Gavin Raine and TomBerrisford, dispensing opticianPaul Strait and optical assistantsCarl Greatbanks and Toran Breartheannual moustache growingevent held during November.Specsavers employees acrossthe UK are signing up gettinginvolved too, as part of a teambourne, Australia. It is organisedby non-government organisationThe Movember Foundationto raise vital funds and awarenessfor men’s health, specificallycustomers. Donations will be collectedthroughout Novemberwith all the money raised goingto Prostrate Cancer UK, The Instituteof Cancer Research and TheDOUBLE CHEERTHIS CHRISTMASIT will be double the festivecheer in Stockportwith a medieval ‘WinterWassale’event – includinga Handmade Market –AND special festive marketwill both go ahead atStockport Market, in theThe Winter Wassale festival,originally planned forSaturday 22 and Sunday 23December, will now takeplace a week earlier on Saturday15 and Sunday 16December.The festival will celebrateweeks leading up to Stockport Market’s historicChristmas.origins with winter ales,Aladdin does thetrick for magiciansTHE internet has killedthe magician’s art andthreatens the stores wheretricks have been passeddown for generations.But right in the heart ofStockport is Aladdin’s ProMagic Shop, the north west’slargest professional supplierof pro magic tricks,equipment and secrets.Based at Unit 13,Houldsworth Mill, Reddish,Aladdin’s has everything forthe beginner to the professional.There are hundredsof items on display and youcan get free advice anddemonstrations from professionalmagicians with over50 years experience.There is something foreveryone, including a fantasticcollection of “bizarre”Aladdins Pro Magic ShopThe northwests largest professional supplierof pro magic, tricks, equipment and secrets.Vast selection of instructional dvd’sEverything from the beginner to the professional, hundreds ofitems on display, offering free advice and demonstrations,from professional magicians with over 50 years experience.Something for all,including a fantastic collection of“bizarre” magic!Housed in the crypt, our in-house specialist roomfor lovers of the odd, the weird and thesupernaturalist performers !The only specialist display in theNorth West of England!Just starting in magic?Win over £100 of magic in our free competition!Just drop in 6 days a week,the coffee is brewing!magic housed in the crypt -our in-house specialist roomfor lovers of the odd, theweird and the supernaturalistperformers!If you are just starting outin magic then Aladdin’s isoffering £100 worth of magicequipment to StockportIndependent readers.Simply answer the questionbelow and email your entry towarren@independentnewspapers.co.uk. The closing datefor entries is November 20.QUESTION: Where isAladdin’s Pro Magic Shopbased in Stockport?Please mark your emailentries as: Independent MagicCompetition2nd Floor,Houldsworth Mill,Houldsworth Street,Reddish,Stockport,Cheshire SK5 6DAPhone: 0161 442 2640Opening Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4pmwww.aladdinsmagicshop.comciders, meads, hog roast, piesand medieval themed entertainment.On the Sundaybetween 11am – 4pm it willrun alongside the regularHandmade Market, offeringa wide variety of stalls sellinglocal produce, handmadegoods and all sorts of uniquegift ideas for Christmas.Market traders will be runninga special Christmasmarket on Sunday 23 December,offering great shoppingas well as festive fun for allthe family.John O’Mara, President ofthe National Market TradersFederation Stockport branchand Chair of Stockport’sTown Team, said: “It’s greatnews that Stockport Marketcan now open on Sunday23rd December and I’d liketo thank the Council andorganisers of the Winter Wassalefor being soaccommodating and our customersfor their support.We’re going to put on a fantasticevent for all the family,so I’d like to invite people ofall ages, from far and wide,to come and see what StockportMarket has to offer.”Tickets for the Winter Wassaleevent will be available tobuy from the High Peak BeerStall in the Covered MarketHall and the Tourist InformationCentre in StaircaseHouse in the Market Placefrom 20th October.For more information visitthe Winter Wassale Facebookpage or follow on Twitter@winterwassale@SKHandmadeandNew science lab opensHeadmistress Sheila Marsh, Emma Wilson (Year Five pupil),Dominic Rhodes, Ben Webster (Year Five pupil), AndyCheetham Lady Barn DirectorLADY Barn House Schoolhas unveiled a new sciencelaboratory to helpthe next generation ofyoung innovators get togrips with the workings ofthe world around them.The new facility wasopened by one of the region’sleading scientists Dr DomincRhodes, Research Fellowand Corporate SocialResponsibility Manager forNational Nuclear Laboratories,who said: “We mustengage the next generationyoung minds in science. Thisis how we can improve theeconomy and our quality oflife. Many adults find sciencedifficult because they werenot taught the fundamentalprinciples at an early age,but judging from the qualityof questions I was asked andthe children’s fascinationwith their new facilities,Lady Barn House pupils willhave no such problems.”The new Science laboratoryis a bespoke facility, tailormade for Key Stages 1 and 2with greater available workspace and a dynamic seatingarrangement that can bemodified to encompass individual,group and wholeclass learning. The largerlaboratory is also equippedwith a brand new interactivewhite board.Lady Barn Hose SchoolHeadmistress Mrs SheilaMarsh said: “Our aim atLady Barn is to become aCentre of Excellence in Scienceand we believe that ourfantastic new facilities willraise the profile of Scienceand enhance the naturalexploration and curiositythat children have for theworld around them andbeyond.”Movember Foundation toreduce cancer deaths.Mr Chadwick said: “Too manypeople die of cancer andMovember is the perfect opportunityto remind men to haveannual check-ups and toresearch any history of the diseasein their family. I hope ourFINE FURNITURESolid wood furniture designed to last a lifetimeand not as expensive as you may think!Superb selection of traditional andmodern leather & fabric upholstery!Traditional and modern bedroomsin solid Ash, Oak, Pine & Painted!customers will back us as we tryto raise as much as we can forsome important charities. I’msure that by the end of themonth we’ll make for quite anamusing sight together!”Simply drop into the Specsaversstore on Princes Streetthroughout November to makea donation. For more informationabout Movember, visituk.movember.com.Thirty years ofquality furnishingsTHIRTY years ago, schoolfriends Nigel Broomheadand Peter Edwardsopened their furnishingbusiness with the determinationto offer customersthe best choice in thenorth west.Three decades later, ProvidenceFurniture is one of thelargest furniture showroomsin the region with styles rangingfrom reproduction piecesto contemporary furnishingsfor every room in the house.Nigel said: “Whether you’relooking for something for thebedroom, lounge, dining room,kitchen or study, we have arange to suit every situation,as well as a fine selection offabric and leather upholstery.”Business partner Peteradded: “Throughout our showroomsyou’ll find a wide rangeof dining suites, sideboards,display cases and TV/multimediacabinets.“Our occasional furniturerange is vast and is complementedby a superb choice ofmirrors, prints and lamps.“From day one, offeringexcellent value for money hasbeen key to our success andnothing demonstrates thatbetter than our contemporarysolid oak ranges. 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4 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENTFOSTERING STOPS AT 18 BUTCARING GOES ON FOR EVER!LONG serving local Stockportfoster carers arecalling on empty nesters inStockport to consider fosteringteenagers andsibling groups.Stockport Council has providedStockport Independentwith real-life heart-warmingstories to show how satisfyingand life changing fosteringteenagers and groups of brothersand sisters can be.Julie, a foster carer, told theStockport Independent: “Myhusband, my daughter and Ihave been fostering for 23years and have fostered siblinggroups, teenagers and arenow long term foster carers fora sibling group of five.“We started fostering whenmy daughter was very youngand were approved as longterm foster carers for olderchildren.“In 1998 we agreed to fostertwo little girls who had threebrothers living elsewhere. Thesiblings had regular contactwith each other which we regularlyfacilitated at differentvenues and eventually in ourfamily home, making us thinkthat it would be nice to havethem altogether with us. Ourhome was big enough and wehad care in our hearts to givethem a chance to be a familyagain.“It has been a very rewardingexperience. You can’tmould a child or teenager intosomething you want them tobe. Children may come withdifferent values to yours goagainst your family values butbeing a foster carer is aboutworking with this. You haveto work within the realms oftheir family background. Withour help our foster childrenhave taken many of our familyvalues on board to guidethem and give them choices inlater life.“Without foster carers whohave stamina, sticking powerand perseverance, some ofthese children would end upin residential care. A familysituation is always a muchhappier outcome. Childrensee you as a touchstone forlater life and you need stickingpower through andbeyond fostering. If you haveyour own children everyoneneeds to be on board and bepart of the process and awareof the pitfalls.“A foster carer has to workwithin professional criteria setby Stockport Council’s fosteringservice, work as a teamand, importantly, have a senseof humour. The support givento me and my family by oursocial workers during theinevitable ups and downs withevery one of our sibling grouphas been well beyond the callof duty.“I’ve also worked with thepolice, schools, youth offendingteams, the child’s socialworker and my dedicated familyplacement officer who hasbeen so important when weneeded to present a unitedfront. Our family and friends’network has also helped usenormously over the years.“The boys now live independentlybut remain in contactand see our family home astheir home, visiting at weekendsfor Sunday dinner andjoining us at special familyoccasions. We have just celebrateda family wedding withthem all.”Another foster carer, PeterHeighway and his wife Vivienalso foster teenagers. Petersays: “We discussed fosteringwith our children, and 15 yearson I’ve retired from the Policebut not from fostering. Our siblinggroup of three, who werebetween 2 and 7 years whenthey arrived, are nowteenagers and we have enjoyedhelping our foster children toembrace as many opportunitiesas possible, helping themto develop into caring youngadults. It’s not always asmooth road but that’s life. Listening,encouragement, andpraise are the tools used andthey help to reap rewards.“We’re a family made up ofunique individuals. We havetimes of joy and laughter,anger, sadness and pride butmost of all honesty. Lookingback, would we follow the sameroad? At times it has been asmooth, bumpy, fast and slowroad; we’ve been diverted, gonedown cul-de-sacs and made u-turns. However, we’ve reachedmany great milestones anddestinations, and look forwardto many untraveled roadsahead”.Sue Westwood, ServiceManager, says: “With morethan 10 children coming intocare every month in Stockport,the fostering service is activelytrying to recruit foster carerswho can offer a room in theirFoster carers Vivien and Peter Heighwayhome and room in their heartfor teenagers. Fosteringteenagers can be a challengebut is hugely rewarding. Julie,Peter and Vivien offer theseyoung people the opportunityto gain family values andguide them to make their ownchoices in later life. We’re keento hear from anyone interestedin becoming a foster carer.All sorts of people make brilliantfoster carers with theright training and support soplease do get in touch.”To find out more about fosteringfor Stockport Council,contact the team on 0161 9474646 or visit www.stockport.gov.uk/fostering.

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 5IN BRIEF . . .THE winner of the James MartinGreenbank’s harvest bountykitchen appliances competition inlast month’s STOCKPORTINDEPENDENT was SandraTorkington of Osborne Street,Bredbury.EMPTY properties are being broughtback into use in Stockport to providemuch-needed homes for local families.Stockport Council, working with EquityHousing and Stockport Homes, aim tobring 26 long term empty propertiesback into use over the next three years.STOCKPORT Art Gallery isshowcasing its latest Artlinkexhibition featuring the work of fourartists from the North West. Theexhibition gives people theopportunity to see and buy art byestablished artists and new talent. Afeature of Artlink exhibitions are thatany purchases can be taken awayon the day. The Artlink exhibition ison show until Friday 23rd November.PLANS for a new food store in thecentre of Marple have been unveiled. InJune this year it was announced thatKirkland Developments had beenchosen to redevelop the ChadwickStreet car park site. The developer sayshaving a food store on the site willenable residents to do their weeklyshop in the centre of Marple, ratherthan having to travel elsewhere.STOCKPORT Council’s BenefitsTeam has been named ‘Team of theYear’ at the Institute of RevenuesRating and Valuation Awards 2012.The prestigious award was given toorganisations which demonstratedthat they are raising the standards ofservice.GREENBANK PreparatorySchool celebrated theirannual harvest festival atCheadle Hulme MethodistChurch in aid of Stockport’sWellspring Kitchen.School captains Louis Millsand Hannah Robinson bothaged 10 presented Wellspring’sfundraiser DavidAlcroft with a vast array ofbounty collected by all theboys and girls.The independent preparatoryschool on HeathbankRoad, Cheadle Hulme, is justone of hundreds of schoolsacross the region who donatean astonishing 35 tonnes oftinned goods at harvest time.David added: “We simplycould not survive without ourharvest goods. We still haveto buy perishable goods suchas milk, margarine and breadbut the annual harvest trulyis a blessing for the WellspringKitchen. We haveanother mini harvest atChristmas when people wantto donate to those less fortunatethan themselves, butthis is the major event.”Established for over 20years, the Wellspring cares forover 100 homeless and needypeople every day.David concluded: “We areopen for 365 days a year andwe need £365 a day for £365days of the year.”Greenbank HeadmistressJanet Lowe said: “The Wellspringis a wonderfulcommunity centre and we,like many other schools acrossthe area, feel privileged tooffer our support.” If you canhelp the Wellspring pleasecontact 0161 477 6344.Foster thanksSTOCKPORT Council held a special eventto recognise the important contributionmade by sons and daughters oflocal foster carers.Research shows that the relationshipbetween the sons and daughters of fostercarers and the fostered children in theirhome can make or break a placement.To celebrate and acknowledge the vitalcontribution made by foster carers’birthchildren the Council organised a specialevent as part of ‘Sons and DaughtersWeek’.The event, for foster carers’ childrenaged between 4 and 18, took place at theChill Factor and the young people werejoined on the slopes by the Mayor ofStockport, Councillor Wendy Meikle.Around 60 young people attended theevent and enjoyed skiing and snowboardinglessons plus fun in the snow with atubing or luging session.RESIDENTSTHANKEDFOR SITEFEEDBACKSTOCKPORT Council has thanked localresidents and community groups fortheir comments on the draft SupplementaryPlanning Document (SPD) forthe Woodford Aerodrome OpportunitySite.More than 500 people had their sayon the draft SPD, which will provideguidance for the future of the site andensure the delivery of a developmentthat is economically, socially and environmentallysustainable.The statutory six week consultationcame to an end on Monday 15 October.GratefulCouncillor Iain Roberts, ExecutiveMember for Economic Developmentand Regeneration at Stockport Council,said: “We’re very grateful to everyindividual and organisation whoresponded to the consultation withtheir comments. This feedback is veryimportant in shaping the final SPD.“We are now working our waythrough the responses and consideringeach one very carefully. 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www.independentnewspapers.co.uk/stockportIssue 34 OFFERTON • THE HEATONS • EDGELEY • DENTON • BREDBURY • CHEADLE HEATH • HAZEL GROVE • CHEADLE HULME • HEAVILEY • MARPLE • REDDISH • ROMILEY • WOODLEY • HIGH LANEHARRIET Bradfield- much needed confidence sheMorgan is only half the decided to join her localwoman she once was! Fit4less gym in Stockport.Tipping the scales at 18 “It was actually my managerwho encouraged me tostone, she was certified morbidlyobese and the notion of take the first step and join.exercise was something He offered to pay myinconceivable.monthly fee if I attendedHarriet reached a point of three times a week and inno return in 2011. She was return I would have to paydiagnosed with arthritis him back double if I failed toafter experiencing excruciatingpain, which left her recalled.attend a session,” sheunable to walk without discomfort,and was instructed her goal and is almost halfToday, Harriet has reachedto lose weight immediately the women she used to be. Inby her doctor.just six months, she has lost“I didn’t think I had a an astonishing six stone takingher from 18 stone to 12weight problem. I wentthrough my daily food stone, and has also droppedintake and everything five dress sizes from a size 22seemed normal. It was to a slender size 12.then that my doctor suggestedI increase my level absolutely ecstatic, it stillHarriet added; “I amof exercise.”doesn’t feel real. Fit4lessHarriet started walking at were great and kept mefirst and after gaining some motivated throughout.”TEL: 0161 476 4266NAPOLEON and Josephine were reunitedduring Greenbank Preparatory School’sFrench Week.The celebration of all things gallic, sawchildren first spend a week in LeTouquet,south of Calais, followed by a anotherweek of celebration and study.The traditional French rustic dish Cassouletwas on the dinner menu and thechildren were treated to the French versionof Home Alone ‘Maman j’ai rateavion’, or ‘Mother, I forgot to get on theplane.’More importantly there was study ofFrench culture, custom and history withGreenbank’s Deputy Headteacher HeatherAbove left: An 18stone Harrietbefore her weightlossLeft: A slimlineHarriet todayBurnett, alias Josephine, saying: “AlthoughFrance lies just 21 miles off our southerncoast, we have astonishingly different culturesand the French Week was designedto celebrate those differences and ensureour boys and girls practised the languageon holiday, in class and even in the lunchqueue.”Pictured with Heather Burnett asJosephine and Director of Studies MartinDunn as Napoleon are from left toright on the back row: Samiha Farooqi,Jack Everton, Hannah Robinson andKatie Haynes. On the front row are SafaChoudhri, Almira Awan-Rutter andAlfie Sime.6 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39BBC breakfast showrole for consultantA BRAMHALL businesswomanhas taken a place on BBC One’sbreakfast sofa.Fyona Bassett, image and personalstyle consultant of House of ColourBramhall, was invited onto BBC One’sbreakfast show to comment on the subjectof tattoos in the work place, followingthe Metropolitan Police’s decision to banvisible body art on serving police officers.Fiona explained “Rightly or wrongly,tattoos really polarise opinion and canelicit strong negative responses from otherpeoplewhich might not be in our favour,especially in a work environment.”Fyona has been running her Houseof Colour Bramhall franchise fromBruntwood Hall in Cheadle for the pastthree years and holds regular Colour,Make-Up and Style sessions for localmen and women.Fyona says: “I feel lucky to have sucha terrific job - helping people to look amazingand feel great about themselves. AtHouse of Colour we encourage people toembrace their own personal style,choosingthose elements of fashion and trendsthat really work for them.”House of Colour is a fast growing internationalfranchise and has recently beenawarded the prestigious Investor in PeopleGold Award.Christmas FayreBRAMALL Hall is holding its 18th annualChristmas Gift Fayre on Tuesday 30th October.Residents are being encouraged toget into the festive spirit by attending thepopular event which will feature over thirtystalls selling a variety of hand craftedgoods and speciality products.Fyona Bassett featured on BBC’s breakfast showIndependentSTOCKPORTwww.independentnewspapers.co.ukMonthly good news, FREE, community newspaper. 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ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 7Independent CHARITYRelay For Life is reallyworth shouting aboutHAVING raised over $5 Billionworldwide to date,Relay For Life is the signaturefundraising event ofthe American Cancer Association,as well as aninternational movement.Mobilizing 600 communitiesacross 21 countries, Relay ForLife is an inspirationalovernight event that honourscancer survivors, celebrateslife, and raises funds vital tothe work of cancer organisationsacross the globe.Each year, thousands of peoplethroughout the UK areunited by their commitmentto creating a future withoutcancer, sharing an unforgettable24-hour experience tosupport the life saving workof Cancer Research UK.A vibrant and diverse eventjam-packed with fun filledactivities, Relay For Life is certainlysomething worthshouting about. Communityfocused and perfect for familiesand those of all ages,Relay brings people togetherboth locally and globally byoffering them the opportunityto impact the future ofcancer together. This is particularlyrelevant in the lightof Cancer Research UK’srecent brand refresh, reiteratingas it does the importanceand potential of a collectiveforce with a common goal.Relay For Life embodiesthis sentiment entirely, withthe event itself a celebrationof what is possible whenlike-minded teams worktogether towards a futurewithout cancer.The American Cancer Associationbrands Relay For Lifeas an opportunity for communitiesto come together toCelebrate, Remember, andFight Back. Cancer survivalrates have doubled in the lastthirty years, and it is importantto remember that wealready have a lot to celebrate.Each year, the Relayweekend begins with a celebrationdedicated to ourguests of honour, the survivorsthemselves. Equally,there is the chance to rememberthose touched by cancerduring the Candle of Hopeceremony; a commemorationof the lives of lost loved oneswith candles and messagesas night falls.This year, Stockport Relayraised a total of £46,800 forCRUK, an organization thatrelies solely on public funds.By fighting back in this way,we are making possible afuture with more to celebrate.If you are interested in sharinga hugely memorableexperience with a team of yourfriends, family, co-workers,classmates or neighbours, visitrelay.cancerresearchuk.org forinformation on how to takepart in next years Relay. Theevent will take place at StockportRugby Club during thelast weekend of June.£1000 raised for Seashell charityTHE Vernon BuildingSociety held amovie themedconcert with a differenceatStockport GrammarSchool to aidthe Seashell Trust,a charity based inCheadle Hulmewhich provideseducational andresidential facilitiesfor childrenand young peoplewith complex disabilities.The concert wasa great successwith over £1,000raised for theSeashell Trusttowards their MultiUse Games Areawhich will be availableto youngpeople of all abilitiesfrom theSeashell Trust aswell as the wholeof the Stockportcommunity.The award winningVernonBuilding Society(Poynton) BrassBand were joinedby talented ReddishsingerLauren-Lee Broomhead.Lauren’smoving performanceof ‘Over theRainbow’ wasaccompanied bythe Singing HandsChoir, a sign languagechoir madeup of pupils andresidents from theSeashell Trust.Mike Hanson,Chief Executive ofthe Vernon BuildingSociety said:“We had a greatturn out for theconcert and theaudience reallyenjoyed the fantasticperformancesfrom theband, Lauren andthe Singing HandsChoir which wasreflected in themoney we raisedfor the SeashellTrust.”CHARITY PLAYS HOSTACTION for Sick Children,based in High Lane, recentlyhosted a major one-dayconference “Who Cares?” atthe Manchester ConferenceCentre.The conference gave visitorsa unique opportunity to hearfrom high profile speakers coveringa wide range ofimportant and topical issuesrelating to children’s healthcareand wellbeing.Key topics covered at the conferenceincluded; The ChangingRole of the GP, Care at Home,Transition from Children toAdult Services, Child and AdolescentMental Health Servicesand Workforce for the Future.The keynote speech wasgiven by Professor Sir Al AynsleyGreen – the first everChildren’s Commissioner inEngland and a Patron of Actionfor Sick Children.0161 474 1693info@stockportpvcu.co.ukCHARITY HELP WANTEDMARIE Curie Cancer Care is lookingfor a natural born organiser tohelp get their Christmas Collectionsin order.The charity needs a volunteer toorganise the collectors at its cash collectionsat supermarkets across theStockport area this November andDecember to make sure every hourof every collection is covered.Marie Curie Cancer Care organisesupermarket collections around thefestive season, raising funds to provideone-to-one nursing care forterminally ill people in their ownhome. The charity is looking forsomeone who can phone existingcollectors, book them into a rota fortheir local supermarket and dropthe kit off at the supermarket in timefor the collection. The organiser willalso work along the StockportFundraising Group to ensure themoney is banked.Anne-Marie Wynne, CommunityFundraiser said: “Coordinatingthe collections is a lovely, sociablerole where you get to talk to andmeet lots of different people whilehelping to raise vital funds forhome nursing care. Our organiserKath has done a fantastic job incoordinating the collections formany year and we have amazingvolunteers across Stockport whogive their time to collect year inyear out. With Kath taking a wellearned break we need someone tofill her boots and help us fill out collectionsto ensure that the timegiven to us by the supermarkets isfilled to raise as much as we can tokeep our nurses nursing.“For further information aboutthe collections, please call thefundraising office on 0161 2552809 or email anne-marie.wynne@mariecurie.org.uk◆ Window Manufacturer in Stockport◆ Windows and Doors Supplied andFitted◆ Conservatories and Orangeries◆ Local uPVC Specialists◆ Family-Run Business◆ Full Company History and ReferencesAvailable◆ Fully Insured Service◆ Guaranteed Work◆ Domestic and Commercial Properties◆ Competitive Prices◆ Free Estimates and Expert AdviceUnit 14 Gregory Way, Reddish, Stockport SK5 7STTel: 0161 474 1693info@stockportpvcu.co.uk • www.stockportpvcu.co.ukOpening Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

8 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39Independent TRAVELHard at play on themammoth of the MedHome-bound BritsONE in five Brits has never been on a holidayabroad, a study has revealed.we have on our doorstep.are content to stay in the UK and enjoy whatCosts, hassle of dealing with immigration “The recession has also had an effect withand passports and fears of exotic bugs and people having to tighten their belts andanimals mean that more than a fifth of Brits stop splashing out on luxuries like a foreignhave never set foot in a foreign country. holiday and stay in the UK instead.No language barrier, being familiar with “There is so much to do in the UK and itthe culture and traditions and not being too seems that Brits are becoming happier thanfar away from home were also named as ever to enjoy what is on their doorstep withoutthe added worries of travelling abroad.”reasons for sticking to the UK for a holiday.Even of those who have gone abroad, The study of 2,000 Brits revealed that 62%more than half said it ended up ruined hate having to deal with airports and passportcontrol, while 45% can’t justifythanks to sunburn, travel delays and illnessand wished they had chosen a UK staycationinstead.Almost a third also admit it is harder tospending the extra money to travel abroad.A spokesman for insect repellent Jungle pack for a foreign break, with another 31%Formula, which commissioned the research, finding it a struggle to speak a different language.said: “There was a time when people feltthey hadn’t been on holiday unless they had Having more to explore in the UK and notbeen on a plane.needing any vaccinations are also among“But it seems that more people than ever the reasons for not leaving the country.A newcomer to cruising, BENJAMINWRIGHT is bowled over by theadventures he crammed in during just afew days on board one of the world’sbiggest floating hotelsWITH a gentle sea breezein my hair as the honeycolouredsunset kissesthe roofs of Venice, I surveyone of the world’smost romantic placesfrom on high – feelinglike a film star.In the space of five daysand three countries, I’ve seendazzling Lamborghinis, tastedolive oil and witnessedwhat could have been JohnLennon and George Harrisoncoming back to life for onelast Beatles gig.And all thanks to a veritablefloating city, which hasprovided a home-from-hometo an international cast ofthousands. I always thoughtcruises were for older people,with the daily dramaprovided by the search forthe best sunlounger. I neverimagined that a cruise in theMediterranean could deliversuch amazing adventure.But I was proved wrong - inspectacular fashion.Just before our planetouches down at Venice’sAeroporto Marco Polo, I gainmy first glimpse of RoyalCaribbean’s cruise liner VoyagerOf The Seas.Amongst the tiny, ant-likeboats sharing the watersbelow, the ship stands outlike a shiny skyscraper in acountry village. If you stoodthis 650 million-dollarleviathan up on its end, itwould dwarf Canary Wharfby 200ft.Capable of holding 3,114passengers and 1,181 crew,Voyager Of The Seas hasrapidly gained a reputationas one of the biggest and bestfloating hotels in the world.It has the facilities of asmall town: a shopping mallstylepromenade, a casino, anight club and an ice rink.Clever engineers have alsofound room for a library, hairsalon, wedding chapel, swimmingpools, games arcade anda giant play area, a 1950sthemeddiner, a fine Italianrestaurant, coffee houses, acinema. The list goes on.But before sampling thesefacilities, I embark on thechildish joy of riding in a glasslift and gawping at the views.Another great feature arethe cabins - ranging from thecheaper interior staterooms -with views facing into the ship- to luxurious suites completewith balcony views of the sea.After a breathtaking ‘sailaway’from Venice, we headfor Portoroz in Slovenia, asmall former Yugoslav principalitywhich manages toblend the best bits of Westernand Eastern Europe.In this picturesque place,the locals are amazingly affable:friendly without beingoverly familiar and laid-backwithout being rude.What better way to top offour first excursion than witha wine-tasting in Dobrovo,aptly dubbed the Tuscany ofSlovenia?After a few glasses of thefinest vino and a sumptuousthree-course meal, it was timeto hop back on board VoyagerOf The Seas - to see a Beatlestribute band.I wake on day two rested forour arrival in Bologna, Italy,and an excursion too good toturn down: a visit to the factoryof top sports carmanufacturer Lamborghini.Every car is painstakinglyconstructed by hand over18 months, like the mostexpensive Lego set in theworld.On day three, we plot aneastern course to thefamous walled city ofDubrovnik in Croatia.This pearl of the Adriatichas a bloodied past, and thescars of the Yugoslavian civilwar in the 1990s remain onsome buildings on the outskirtsand within the psycheof its townsfolk.A small museum, with photographsof Dubrovnik citizenskilled in the conflict, is a starkreminder of the conflict.On day four it’s once againtime to say “bongiorno” toItaly, this time in Bari - withthe lure of a visit to theMasseria Brancati olivegrove, which offers guestsolive oil tastings.And so to the final day,where Venice once againawaits with open arms.What do you say aboutVenice that hasn’t alreadybeen said? This place oozesculture, history and beauty.Perhaps no visit is completewithout a gondola ride,but this is a novelty onlyonce. City boats, operating asa bus network, are faster andbetter value.With some amazing priceson offer from cruise lines, it ispossible to enjoy a trip likemine for little more than£500, plus return flights.However, not everything onboard is included in the price.In fact, it can be easy to getcarried away as the ship operatesa running tab for drinksand other purchases whichyou must settle before disembarkation.And British travellers mustbear in mind the ship’s tippingpolicy, which is adistinctly American system.Excursions are also extra, soif money is tight, pick andchoose wisely.But despite these caveats,cruising provides a perfectcombination of adventure,sightseeing and relaxation -and there are surely no othertypes of holidays where youcan do so much in such ashort space of time.

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 9TOWN TEAMTO BID FORPORTAS CASHTOWN Team members arebeing asked to come forwardwith bids to make Stockporttown centre more vibrant andto reduce the number ofempty shops.The Town Team now hasmore than 250 members andis made up of retailers, businesses,voluntary groups,market traders and residents.It is responsible for generatingideas to shape the futureof the town centre.Bids for funding will initiallybe submitted to the TownTeam Committee for considerationand selection, beforebeing circulated to the widerTown Team.Earlier this year, Stockportwas awarded £100,000 fromthe Government High StreetInnovation Fund to boost itshigh street and £100,000 aspart of its successful PortasPilot bid. Stockport Councilalso agreed to contribute afurther £100,000. The Councilhas now officiallytransferred responsibility forspending available fundingto the Town Team Committee.Some of the Portas fundingwas allocated to specific projectsas part of the bid, butthere is still £190,000 availablefor events, support forspecialist retailers and creativeand cultural industrydevelopment.Chair of the Town Team andPresident of the National MarketTraders FederationStockport branch, John O’Mara, said: “Once again it’sgreat to see so many people,so much enthusiasm andloads of ideas flowing at therecent Town Team meeting.“Some of the ideas put forwardso far include a new artscentre, improved signage forthe market, more plantingand numerous good ideas fora wide range of events.“Now we have the moneyto put behind the ideas, I’mlooking forward to receivingsuggestions and bids and gettingcracking on making ourtown centre the best it can be.”Application packs are availableto download fromwww.stockport.gov.uk/portaspilotTo advertise contact Warren on 01625 610934 oremail warren@independentnewspapers.co.ukTop flight from young business boffinsScoutGroupis indangerTHE next generation of entrepreneurswill be stepping into theDragon’s Den when Hillcrest GrammarSchool’s budding businessboffins take on the big wigs atManchester Airport.Top schools from all over the regionwill be presenting original businessideas to the overlords at the Airport intheir annual business competition andHillcrest believes it has the winning formula.The idea for a water bottle coolercame from Poynton power house AdrianaGarcia Everatt, who previouslystarred in Hillcrest’s winning YoungEnterprise team and is determined tobe one of tomorrow’s tycoons.Adriana said: “Our idea is unique,original and simple – the perfect pitchfor success.” The Managing Director ofthe Hillcrest team added: “Everyonehas a role in the team and we have allpulled together to get the idea off theground, into a prototype phase and nowready for production. We have evenraised the funds to launch ourselves,but have to wait to get the green lightfrom the Airport authorities.”Adriana added: “I enjoyed all aspectsof business but the thrill of selling andseeing the money come in cannot bebeaten.”Melanie Hammond, Head of Technologyat Hillcrest Grammar School, whois organising the project, said: “As theChairman of Singapore Airlines is oneof the dragons in the airport’s specialden our aim is to get our water coolerhanded out as a free gift to all businessclass passengers on every SingaporeAirlines’ flight. It’s a perfect gift becausewhat could be worse than warm mineralwater when you are dehydrating30,000 feet above ground level.”Hillcrest is hoping to raise over £500for St. Anne’s Hospice and and will sellingat school, at the airport and atmarket stalls across Stockport andbeyond.Pictured from left to right are Hillcrest’s business team Claudia Whinder, LydiaBennet, Vitesh Solanki, Adriana Garcia-Everatt, Leah Evans and JonathanHattonCAN you spare one hour a week tosave 3rd Poynton Scout Group fromclosing?The Group needs one assistantBeaver leader and two assistant Cubleaders to stop the group from havingto close at the end of March.Nigel Ward, Cub Leader, said: “Overthe last two years we have had asteady increase in Beavers and Cubsjoining us and now have 24 Beaversand 20 Cubs with more on the waitinglist. “Unfortunately two of ourCub leaders are now retiring aftermany years of being leaders. Thegroup has a Cub and a Beaver leaderbut needs more adults to supportthese to continue. No experience isrequired however there will be asmall amount of training at the ScoutHQ in Macclesfield (over twoevenings) plus will need to completea Scouting CRB.The Group has been establishedfor a number of years and has a goodreputation.Cubs meet Mondays, Beavers meetTuesdays. For further details ringNigel Ward on 01625 402212.Tel: 0161 476 0913Bramley CarpetsWAREHOUSEUnits 1-3 Vernon Industrial Estate,Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NQHALF PRICE REMNANT& CLEARANCE SALECarpets from £2.99 per square metreFree rug or free gripper and door plates on orders over £250Email: sales@bramleycarpets.co.uk

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 11STEVE DUCKWORTHADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT★ Expert advice & knowledge★ Prime Quality Beef★ Free range Pork★ Award winning pork pies★ Wide selection of cooked meats★ 10 Varieties of sausages★ Home cured BaconNOW TAKING ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS432 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport,Cheshire SK1 4QA0161 480 4737FROM THEFARM, TO THEBUTCHER, TO YOUSTEVE Duckworth’s Butchers onHempshaw Lane, Stockport, is alocal family run business. With morethan 30 years experience in the meatand retail industry, you can beassured of expert advice and knowledge,but most of all, quality andvalue for money.Meal times, are family times and areprecious times, which makes it reallyimportant to choose quality ingredients.All of the meat we sell is “FarmAssured”, and endorsed by EBLEX andthe Red Tractor scheme. This means youcan be sure that all our meat has beenreared and cared for, from Farm to Shop,to the highest of standards.Many of our products are locallysourced and Free Range. All of our Beefis of prime quality. It is dry hung on thebone for 21-28 days on the premises tomature. This means the Beef you get istender and tasty every time.Our farm reared Lamb, Pork and Poultryis all British and of the highestquality. Our Free Range Pork is fromYorkshire based “Anna’s Happy Trotters,”as seen on the Alan Titchmarsh show.Many of our products are homemade,eg, Dry cured Bacon using only the finestBritish Pork, Burgers, Meatballs, kebabsand much , much more.So whether you want meat for a specialmeal, or a simple family weekdaydinner, we provide quality and valueevery time.Fresh Turkeys, Ducks and other poultryavailable to order for Christmas. Theyalso sell ten varieties of sausage andaward winning pork pies.£29.50 per headFri 30th NovTRIBUTE PARTY NIGHTThree Course BuffetAbba Duo & Divas LiveDance Set With ResidentDJ––––––––––––––––––––––––£33.95 per headSat 15th DecPARTY NIGHTThree Course BuffetResident DJ––––––––––––––––––––––––£28.50 per headSun 16th DecLUNCHThree Course MealResident PianistFor further information and reservations, please contact:The Hunting Lodge on 01625 827595enquiries@adlingtonhall.com www.adlingtonhall.comFollow us on Facebook£33.95Thurs 20th DecPARTY NIGHTThree Course BuffetResident DJ––––––––––––––––––––––––£49 per headSat 22nd DecSPECTACULARTRIBUTE EVENINGThree Course Meal withChampagne ReceptionDancing to Chris PerrySwing With resident DJ––––––––––––––––––––––––£28.50 per headSun 30th DecLUNCH – Three Course MealResident Pianist£75 per head • Mon 31st DecNEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZAThree Course Meal With Champagne & Canapé ReceptionAbba Duo & Divas Live Dance Set with Resident DJFINEST INDIAN NOW OPEN!Tiger Chilly curry house bring you the best service to satisfy everyindividuals needs. Our quality food is prepared by our qualified chefs withyears of experience and profession. Our menu includes the finest and freshestelements to create exquisite dishes of your choice. This is our way of providingour unique speciality in sensational curries!Poppadoms andChutneysCHOOSE2 STARTERS FROM:OnionBhaji/Samosa/Seek orShammiKebab/ChickenSet MealTikka/GarlicMushroomsCHOOSE 2 MAINCOURSES FROM;Any Classic DishesAvailable inChicken/Lamb/Veg/PrawnCHOOSE2 SUNDRIES FROM:Pilau Rice/Boiled Rice/Chips£13.95On Collection£1.50Charge for DeliveriesTelephone: 0161 431 9177www.tigerchilly.co.ukOpen Sunday to Saturday 4.30pm-11.30pmIncluding All Hollidays10%OFFForIndependentReadersWE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE MENU!• Appetisers • Starters • Children’s Meals • Tandoori Specialities• Balti Dishes • Combo Dishes • Massala Dishes • Biryani Dishes• Side Dishes • Sundries • Breads • Desserts • DrinksPlease telephone for any information!WE ALSO DO OUTSIDE CATERING• Partys • Weddings • Birthdays • Christeningsand Social Events.We can also do contracts for hospitals, care homes schools etc.OUR PRICES ARE VERY COMPETITIVEPLEASE RING FOR DETAILS.NOW SERVINGREDDISH,HEATON CHAPEL,HEATON NORRIS,HEATON MOORE,NORRIS HILL,NORRIS BANK,DANE BANK,RYDER BROW,ALMA PARK,BROOK GREEN,BRINNINGTON

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I sue 38reliabilityIndependent Insurance BrokersrequirementsMorning14 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39Independent HOME & GARDENINGADD COVING FORA FINISHING TOUCHA RELATIVELY easy way to give aplain room more character is to addcoving, says Julia Gray.Many period properties, particularlyones built in the 19th and early 20th century,would originally have hadcoving/cornicing in all or some of therooms.A room without coving looks ratherbare - it's amazing what a difference itmakes. As well as being decorative, covingis a good way of hiding hairlinecracks and other imperfections, andmakes it easier to get a neat line betweena different wall and ceiling colour whenpainting.Styles of coving changed throughouthistory, just as styles of architecture didgenerally, so make sure any coving youbuy matches the period of your home.If you have coving in some rooms andnot others, this is the best indication ofstyle, or your neighbours' homes mayhave original coving you can copy.Specialist coving companies sell popularperiod-style designs and can oftenmatch existing coving (and repair andrestore it, if necessary).The modern trend of knocking roomsthrough may mean that you have covingin one half of the room and not theother, which is where matching an originaldesign becomes invaluable.Period coving is made of plaster andmany coving companies also work inplaster. This is fine if they're fitting it foryou, but I wouldn't recommend that youput up plaster coving yourself becauseit's very heavy.DIYers should play safe and stick tolighter coving materials, which are easierto work with and won't knock you outif they accidentally fall off the ceiling.The lightest and easier coving to useis expanded polystyrene, but there areother DIY-friendly types, includingpolyurethane and duropolymer.As well as getting coving that's theright period for your home, it's importantto get the right size for the room.Large rooms with high ceilingswill be able to take wider, more elaboratedesigns, while smaller roomswith low or standard-height ceilingswill be better suited to narrower,plainer coving.The more modern the property, theplainer the coving should (generally) be.Coving can, of course, be used in modernhouses and flats to add interest to aroom, but it tends to be a plain concavedesign. It's a really good idea to buy covingthat has matching pre-cut cornersbecause cutting the corners yourself isa nightmare. Even pre-cut corners don'tnecessarily fit perfectly because roomsin old houses often aren't square, so youmay have to do some clever filling to getthe corners looking good.For really big corner gaps, use multipurposefiller or wedge a sliver of covinginto the gap and, in both cases, coverwith flexible filler. You'll need a lot of thiswhen adding coving, and not just for thecorners.The only way to get a good finish is touse flexible filler all along the top andbottom edges of the coving and in thevertical gaps between lengths, whereyou'll have to do quite a few applicationsto get the best result.Always use the adhesive recommendedfor the coving you've chosen and havesome panel pins to hand because youmay need them to keep the coving upwhile the adhesive dries.The panel pins can either be bangedright in (use a nail punch to avoid damagingthe coving) or left slightlyprotruding so they can be removed.Organic uses for Autumn leavesMAKE good use of the fallenleaves in your garden by turningthem into leaf mould.Recycling garden debris isone of the best and most economicalways of boostingyour soil and now's the timeto put your eco-friendly haton and make some leaf mouldout of fallen leaves.Leaf mould is a humus-richsoil conditioner which makesa good mulch for beds andIndependent FREEwww.independentnewspapers.co.uk/stockportFREE STOCKPORTA WAHL JAMES MARTINSPICE GRINDER – P19WINTEACHER STEPS IN TO HELPSPECIAL SCHOOL IN KENYAGREENBANK Preparatory Schoolteacher Jacqueline Reeder tooka bus man’s holiday that haschanged her perspective on life,dedicating her summer break tohelping the profoundly disabled inan impoverished Kenyan specialschool.Ever since former pupil Ha risonW od reported back to his cla s matesat the top Cheadle Hulme primaryabout his family’s visi to Port ReitzSpecial Sch ol near Momba sa, Gr enbankhas adopted the Port Reitz as itsspecial overseas charity.Gr enbank has already raised over£10,000 to support Port Reitz,providingboth fresh fruit and new facilities,and last year Headteacher Janet Loweworked with the children and teachersover the summer to improve teachingand learning.A LOCAL garden centre is supportingMacmi lan CancerSupport’s ‘World’s Biggest CoffeeMorning’ this month byo fering customers free teaand co fee for a donation tothe charity.Marple Garden Centre isinviting people to go along toa co fee morning it is hostingin aid of Macmi lan CancerSupport on Friday, SeptemberUNITS TO LETMEADOW MILL, WATER STREET, STOCKPORTWORKSHOP/STORAGE/STUDIO/OFFICEFROM £35 PER WEEKIMMEDIATE OCCUPATION AVAILABLEContact ROGER HANNAH & CO onTo advertise contactWarren Guireyon 01625 610934or emailwarren@independentnewspapers.co.ukYOUR LOCALGOODNEWS-PAPERO FERTON • THE HEATONS • EDGELEY • DENTON • BREDBURY • CHEADLE HEATH • HAZEL GROVE • CHEADLE HULME • HEAVILEY • MARPLE • REDDISH • ROMILEY • WOODLEY • HIGH LANEThis year it was Year One teacherJacqueline from Marple who voluntered with her husband Jim to workin the school. Jacqueline taught YearTwo pupils, while husband Jim, an I.T.Consultant, helped refurbish some ofthe ramshackle buildings and build achair for a girl with cerebral palsy whowrites with her f et.Jacqueline said: “Despite the mental,physical and social hardships thechildren in Port Reitz Sch ol face, theyremain happy, optimistic and displaya thirst for knowledge and a desire tolearn.Several of the pupils there are reallyspecial; they formed an a tachment cerebral palsy and writes with her f etand connection to us, always helping, and had spen the last year si ting onsmiling, fo lowing us around sch ol. It a desk, bracing herself against the wa lwas touching to s e our sponsored child and with her legs folded up. Such memoriesmean it was definitely the bestSolomon’s face light up when we gavehim some clothes of his own, and even holiday of our lives.”more touching when he shared out his Jacqueline concluded: “Our tripsweets even though he rarely gets such raised around £800 which paid fortreats.many gifts and supplies as we l five“We were also deeply moved to see new sponsorships for children. We continueto raise money and are commi tedBinti drawing a picture to say thanksfor her specially adapted chair. She has to the future generations at Port Reitz.”RICHARD THACKER■ Leading independentinsurance broker■ Broad portfolio ofspecialist insurance■ Nationwide reputationfor quality and■ 50 years of expertadvice and personalservice■ Specialist schemesRichard Thacker & Company LimitedHexagon House, 21/23 Gatley Road,Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1NZTel: 0161 428 5232 Fax: 0161 491 3954Web: www.richardthacker.co.uktailored to our clients’individualFull of beans...Lucy Prichard and Candice Dowden, garden centre teammembers, get ready for the World’s Biggest Coffee28 from 9am until 12noon.Neil Brimelow, Manager of thegarden centre on Dooley Lanein O terspool said: “We wi l beproviding free tea and coffeebetw en 9am and 12noon andinviting customers to make adonation to the charity.“We hope lots of peoplecome along to the event andhelp us support this worthycause.”Cheshire’sNo.1More MusicStationborders, although it providesfew nutrients. Richer leafmoulds can be made byadding a few grass clippings.Fallen leaves can be storedin a wire mesh bin, or packedinto black polythene sackswhich have been perforatedto allow air in. The bags canbe tied up and placed in thecorner of the garden, wherethe leaves will decomposeand can be used the followingspring. Leaves which areleft in open bins may takelonger to decompose.It's best to collect the leavesafter it has rained, to ensuregood decomposition.If you haven't a leaf vacuumwhich can suck them up,blow them out and shredthem. A quick way of collectingthem from the lawn is touse a lawnmower, which willshred leaves and add grass atthe same time. Shredding willspeed up the decay oftougher leaves such as horsechestnut, sweet chestnut andsycamore.Thick evergreen leaves suchas holly and cherry laurelneed to be shredded andadded to the normal compostheap. Pine needles breakdown extremely slowly - itmay take three years beforethey are fully decomposedand ready to use, but they areexcellent for use on acid-lovingplants.For the best leaf mould, useleaves from hornbeam, oakand beech. It's best to leavethem for at least a year beforeusing. If you leave them fortwo years or more, you shouldbe left with a very finecrumbly leaf mould that canbe used as a potting compost.Of course, there are manyother soil improvers you canuse. Many gardeners maketheir own compost, while otherssplash out at gardencentres on spent mushroomcompost, horse manure andcomposted green waste. Intheory, you can compost anythingorganic, from kitchenpeelings, teabags and coffee,to eggshells, ash, newspaperand cardboard, as well as gardentrimmings, but never addfish or meat which mayattract rats and leave outtough perennial weed roots,weed seeds and any diseasedmaterials.The bigger the heap and themore you put in at the sametime, the faster the debris willbreak down. Start the heap offwith something coarse and twiggy,to let in the air. Aim to addabout half green materials tohalf dry, such as paper or straw.Never add too many grassclippings or you'll end up withgreen sludge, but make surethe dry materials are keptmoist. You need patiencebecause it takes around a yearto break down. Turn the heapevery few weeks to help thematerial rot faster.Adding bulky organic nutrientswill boost your soil andshould improve crops andgive you better quality plants.And it doesn't have to be allhard graft. A trial of soilimprovers on both vegetablesand plants by GardeningWhich?, the Consumers' Associationmagazine, found thatdigging in the soil improverboosts the soil in the shortterm but spreading it over thearea as a mulch has a longerlastingeffect.

16 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39Independent WHAT’S ONMarple’s Christmas crackerTHIS year’s Marple ChristmasCracker event willtake place on Friday 7thDecember and Saturday8th December.The Marple Business Forumis committed to making Marplea better place to live and work,Houldsworth MillShopping VillageThe Hidden Gem of Reddish...INDOOR CAR BOOT AND JUMBLE SALEEvery Saturday Morning 10am till 1pmAt Present All Tables are Free to Hire For MoreDetails Ring Caz on 07805 768390MANY QUAINT SHOPS TO BROWSE ANDBUY – EVERY ONE IS A SURPRISE!Open Tuesday till Sunday From 10am till 4pmLuca’s Cafe Open Daily from 10am till 2pmSo come along rain or shine, and discoverthe hidden village for yourselvesHOULDSWORTH MILL • 2ND FLOORHOULDSWORTH STREET • REDDISHSTOCKPORT • SK5 6DE • 07591 545931Second floor access via the car park or main entrance onHouldsworth Street. Disabled access to the second floor.and with this in mind they areaiming to light up Christmaswith their annualChristmas Cracker inMarple which this year is beingsponsored by Marple WebsiteDesign & Hosting.Following on from the successfultheme of previous years,the Marple Business Forumare promoting many of the traditionalaspects of the festiveseason through music, entertainmentand market stalls.On Saturday 8th Decemberthere will be a full programmeof music, entertainment andChristmas carols in the traditionalspirit of Christmas inMarple, all created and performedby local bands,churches and traders, for theenjoyment and participationof all the residents and visitorsto Marple.Bonfire Blastfor charityThe programme for the day is:Friday 7th December 18.30Father Christmas willarrive in Marple by canalon the New Horizonscharity boat (arriving atMarple Social & Forcesclub)Saturday 8th December09.45 Father Christmasleaves Stationery Supplies10.00 Father Christmas willbe in a grotto on MarketStreet (grotto closes at 15.30)Market stalls will open onMarket Street & DerbyWay (stalls close at 15.30)THE Bridgeway Church in Stockport hasorganised a Light in the Night Bonfire Blastto raise money for local charities.The event blasts off on November 5 from5.45pm-9pm. As well as a bonfire and professionalfireworks display, there will belive music, food and a message of hope.All the action takes place in Heaton NorrisPark.Entrance is priced £3 per person or £6per family of four (two adults and two children).12.30 Traditional CarolService15.30 Torch-lit paradearranged by ChurchesTogetherThere will also be freecar parking in allStockport Council ownedPay & Display car parksavailable on the day.A GREATGYMWithout the scary prices!Fromthe smart affordable gymSave £££'s! Join online todaywww.F4L.com£15 . *99per monthNO CONTRACTOPTIONS AVAILABLE*Terms and conditions applythe smart affordable gym1-15 Middle HillgateStockportCheshire SK1 3AY0161 480 4054BOOK EARLYFOR CHRISTMASDOESN’T TIME FLY! We are running this very popular feature in our followingissues STOCKPORT INDEPENDENT – OCTOBER 26th and NOVEMBER 23rd.This proved very successful last year and since then the readership hasgrown by 37% and the number of dispenser sites has increased from 108 to157 simply because of demand.The life span of the newspaper is in excess of three weeks as we areconstantly re-filling the dispensers. This is also endorsed by the hundreds ofcompetition entries we receive. The ‘leftovers’ average is between just 80 -130 copies each month.This is a fantastic opportunity to tell people in Stockport that you haveavailability for the Christmas / Party season. (Limited spaces available).Circulating throughout STOCKORT, BREDBURY, CHEADLE HEATH,CHEADLE HULME, DENTON, EDGELEY, HAZEL GROVE, THE HEATONS,HEAVILEY, MARPLE, OFFERTON, REDDISH, ROMILEY and WOODLEY, thisfeature provides an excellent opportunity to promote your Christmas events.WE WILL ALSO BE FEATURING ALL ADVERTISERS ON OUR WEB SITEFREE OF CHARGE (OVER 10,000 ‘HITS’ EVERY MONTH).To ensure maximum impact and support local businesses, the advertisingrates have been reduced and colour is free of charge. There is also agenerous discount if both editions are booked and you have the option tocancel the second insertion without penalty.WARREN GUIREY Sales DirectorTel. 01625 610934 Mob. 07511 272220

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 17Independent WHAT’S ONStars come outfor Christmaslights switch onHeadline act Steps come to StockportFabulously Famous Christmas Lights Switch OnWednesday 14th November, 2.30pm - 7pmReConnectedWith ourvery specialguests…STOCKPORT’S Merseyway shoppingcentre is stepping into such a fantastic line-up for this year’sMerseyway said: “We’re thrilled to haveChristmas with a host of celebrity Christmas Lights Switch On, and toguests lined up to mark the annualChristmas Lights switch on, of Stockport’s local talent.have the opportunity to show off sometaking place 14 November.“We have had a brilliant year withPop band Steps, having sold over 20m footfall figures increasing year on yearrecords worldwide and recently finished again throughout the whole of 2012.a sell-out UK tour, is set to headline the “Now we’re expecting the retail periodfor Christmas to be a busy one so it’sevent to kick-start festivities in Stockport,along with X Factor winner Matt nice to be able to give our loyal shoppersCardle, Britain’s Got Talent finalists something to get them in the spirit ofReConnected and Be Minor, and urban Christmas.”girl group Vida who have recentlyreturned from an arena tour with JLS.Visitors to the shopping centre shouldexpect to see a mixture of Christmas theatreand performances from bothnational and local acts including StellaMaris School, NK Theatre Arts, Clagueand Green School of Dance and PerformingArts, and soloist Vicky Nolan.Starting at 3.30pm, shoppers and localresidents are invited to attend Merseyway’sbiggest ever Christmas Lightsswitch on to date and mark the start ofthe countdown to December 25.The lights will be turned on at 7pm bymembers from Steps, followed by a specialappearance from ‘Santa’ and aChristmas carol sing-along with thecrowd.Brendan Webb, Centre Manager at X Factor winner Matt CardleRoald Dahl dayForbiddenJuiceVidaMattCardleA dayfull ofsurprises!BeMinorHILLCREST PreparatorySchool was invaded byRoald Dahl's costumecharacters on a day dedicatedto one of the mostfertile British imaginations.After serving as a WorldWar 2 fighter ace andintelligence officer, Dahlwho was educated 30miles away in Repton Derbyshire,embarked on awriting career that wouldsee him pen many of theworld's most famous children'sbooks. Including:Charlie and the ChocolateFactory, Matilda, Jamesand Giant Peach, TheWitches, The BFG and FantasticMr Fox.Hillcrest Pre Prepteacher Nicole Hogarth,who is pictured with witchHolly Coulthard (7) andDaniel Leach (5), said:“Roald Dahl's eclectic mixof fantasy, charm andbrooding malevolencecontinues to fascinatechildren.“Our boys and girls lovehis work and when youread one of his books inclass, a hush falls over theroom as they hang on thenext word and the nextchallenging idea.”

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ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 19IndependentSCHOOLSWITHINGTON GIRLS’ STUDENT TAMARA HAS MEDICALCAREER IN HER SIGHTSTALENTED student TamaraSearle is well on courseto fulfil her ambition of acareer in medicine.Tamara, 16, was one of thestar performers among WithingtonGirls’School’soutstanding GCSE successes,scoring 10 A* passes. She is nowset to study A-level chemistry,biology, maths and Spanish.Tamara, pictured, who livesin Cheadle, became a pupil atWithington’s same-site JuniorSchool at the age of seven.Progressing to the SeniorSchool she enthusiasticallyembraced the school’s widevariety of extra-curricularJust champion...STOCKPORT Grammar U14sdefeated Birkenhead Schoolto win the Taverners Cup, makingthem Cheshire championsand qualifying for the Northernround of the Nationalchampionships next season.With SGS opening thebatting, a steady openingstand saw them in a goodposition, thanks to an excellentinnings from GeorgeFrancis with 39. Wicketstumbled as the batsmanopportunities; she plays saxophonein the orchestra and hasvisited China, Russia andBarcelona on school trips.She said: “Withington issmall with a friendly andatmosphere and provides lotsof great opportunities.”Overall, Withington’s GCSEpass rate at A*, Aand B gradeswas 98.6% this year. The rateat A* and Awas 92.4% and73.5% of papers – 500 in total- achieved straight A* grades.At ALevel, candidatesachieved a 96% pass rate atA*, Aand B grades - ensuringthe vast majority securedplaces on very competitivetried to add quick runs,meaning a final target of 110felt a little disappointing.Seb Croft got things off toa good start with three earlywickets, but asthe rainswept in, the spectatorswatched nervously as therewas just one run in it at thehalf way stage. However,Alfie Earith stepped up witha superb four wicket burst,all but guaranteeing an SGSvictory.courses in the highly selectiveuniversities of their choice.The school was named by theFinancial Times Top Schoolsguide as the best value-formoneyindependent school inthe country and was the onlyschool in the North to be includedin the top 20 list.Withington’s acclaimed adviceon careers and regionally unrivalledexpertise in securingplaces at top universities – percent over three years - providepupils with a further ‘edge’alongside their consistently outstandingexamination results.The lively, friendly, happyand purposeful atmosphereproduces an exceptional qualityof opportunity, independenceof mind and highaspirations. Girls relish thechance to engage in a vastrange of exciting extra-curricularactivities from Music andDrama to Sport, Mathematicsand Science Olympiads, ModelUnited Nations, UK and overseastravel and Duke ofEdinburgh’s Award and YoungEnterprise Schemes.Pupils come from a widearea – many by dedicated busFOUNDED IN 1487services - and the school communityis proud of itsmulticultural and multi-faithnature and inclusiveness. Onein-sixsenior pupils receivesmeans-tested bursary support.STOCKPORTGRAMMAR SCHOOLAn independent school for girls and boys from 3 to 18 yearsBursaries and music scholarships available at 11+ and 16+Inspire your childSixth Form Open Evening - Tuesday 6 th November 2012, 7-9pmSenior and Junior School Open MorningSaturday 17 th November 2012, 9.30-11.30amSenior School Entrance ExaminationWednesday 16 th January 2013Junior School Open Morning - Saturday 11 th May 2013, 9.30-11.30amRegular school day visits available throughout the yearExtensive school bus routesCall 0161 456 9000 to arrange a visit or request a prospectuswww.stockportgrammar.co.uk“ No profit grows, where is nopleasure taken”William ShakespeareFor further information please call 0161 224 1077Wellington Road, Fallowfi eld, Manchester M14 6BLwww.withington.manchester.sch.ukMeanstestedbursariesavailablefromYear 7

20 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39IndependentSCHOOLSMHSG – providing the very bestMANCHESTER High School for Girlsis a leading independent school providingthe very best in education forgirls aged four to 18 years. The school’sacademic record is outstanding.In 2012, 97% of all A-Level examinationresults were in the A* to B range, with a100% pass rate.For GCSE, 89% of examinationsresulted in A* or Agrades. MHSG’s firstIB Diploma average result was 40 pointswhich is typically only achieved by 5%students worldwide.MHSG offers students a vibrantatmosphere with a strong sense of community.In such a supportiveenvironment, each girl feels happy,cared for and valued as an individual.Artistic and sporting talents are nurturedand the girls enjoy a diverserange of extra-curricular activities, complementedby superb modern facilities.LADY BARN HOUSE SCHOOLOne of England’s Top Schools Est.1873Centre ofExcellenceOPEN MORNINGSaturday November 17th 10.00am - 12 noonSchools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JETel: 0161 428 2912 www.ladybarnhouse.orgStudents leave MHSG as well-educatedyoung women with highly- developedinterpersonal skills and a broad rangeof interests.Aschool spokeswoman said: “Our girlsare confident in their own worth, preparedfor an independent life andcapable of making a positive contributionto society.It is from this cornerstone that theygo on to pursue varied and fulfillingcareers.”For more details visit www.manchesterhigh.co.ukor call 0161 224 0447Teacherturns authorCHEADLE Hulme School Teacher,Charity Organiser and JuniorSchool Librarian, Mrs Kate Sargentnow proudly bears the newtitle of Published Author.Mrs Sargent’s debut novel Escapefrom Versailles, which follows the livesof two young people during the turbulentyears of the French Revolution, isnow available to buy and is alreadygaining five-star reviews.CHS Junior pupils were captivatedas Mrs Sargent read extracts of hernovel at the official launch of the bookearlier in the year.Using props and videos, Mrs Sargentexplained how she had gainedinspiration for the book from trips shehad been on to France with JuniorSchool pupils and explained how theplot was constructed, using an historicaltimeline.Mrs Sargent said: “I decided to writethe book three years ago, for a newchallenge. I really enjoyed carrying outthe research for the book, especiallytravelling to Paris to check out thevenues and I found writing it reallyrewarding, as the plot and charactersdeveloped.”Escape from Versailles is primarilyaimed at children in Years 5 to 8,an age-group which Mrs Sargentknows well: “As well as being a classteacher in the Junior School, I alsotake some History classes in theSenior School at CHS.“Knowing the age-range so well reallyhelped when writing the book, as Iwas able to draw on my teaching experiencein the classroom.”Bread winners...A DELICIOUS bread CheshireWheatsheaf was the centrepieceof Lady Barn HouseSchool's harvest festival display.Made by Cheadle bakersButterworth's, the bread waslater eaten for lunch by theboys and girls, while the restof the collection from the 473pupils was sent to the WinterWatch Charity, that helps tofeed the homeless throughGreater Manchester during thecoming months.Lady Barn has raised over£3,000 for a number of charitiesthis year including TheTogether Trust, Children inNeed, Unicef, Sport Relief, CancerResearch and Barnadosand aims to ensure that charitablework is an essentialelement of school life.Katie DerhamJournalist & Arts Presenter.Synchronised Swimmer.Waconian.“ CHS was very good at preparing us for theoutside world. It doesn’t matter how goodyou are in an exam, you’ve got to be able tocommunicate and you’ve got to be able toshare your enthusiasm and knowledge.It was a great place for making youfeel able to take on the world.It didn’t matter what you weregood at but you were good atsomething and you were goingto be successful.”Intrigued? Find out more atwhatisawaconian.co.ukBursariesAvailablefrom Year 2NEW SCIENCELABORATORY

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22 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39IndependentMOTORINGFifth record month for new Kia carsKIAhas continued its best-everyear by posting a fifth consecutiverecord month’s performancein the UK new car sales marketby delivering 11,608 new vehiclesto customers in September – a 19.3per cent increase on 2011.September’s record figures took KiaMotors (UK) Limited’s total sales for2012 to date to 52,899 vehicles – representingan increase of 22.3 per centover 2011.This represented a total marketshare for September of 3.23 per cent– up from 2.93 per cent in 2011 – withsignificant gains in both retail andfleet market shares to 3.32 per centand 3.14 per cent respectively.The year-to-date market share saweven stronger growth rising to 3.26per cent in total – up from 2.78 percent in 2011.During the same peri-od the retail market share rose to3.44 per cent, up from 3.31 per cent,and the fleet market share increasedto 3.11 per cent, up from 2.39 percent.Commenting on the performanceMichael Cole, Managing Director, KiaMotors (UK) Limited said: “2012 continuesto be a very strong year for us– September was our fifth recordbreakingmonth in a row and oursecond best ever – and is testamentto the appeal to UK motorists of allthe new models that we’ve launchedin recent months.“With a quarter of the year to go wehave already surpassed the total salesvolume we achieved in 2009 and areon track for our best ever year in theUK, as well as in other markets acrossthe globe.“Our success has been spread acrossthe range, with New cee’d, Picanto,Rio and Sportage all performingstrongly, which, with the introductionof further exciting new products thisyear and in 2013, bodes well for boththe brand, and our dealers, in thefuture,” he added.Cowboyclampers areoutlawed at lastIT’S taken years of lobbyingand a lot of angry motoristsbut FINALLY the Governmenthas seen sense and put anend to one of the most contentiouspractices that haveblighted motorists over theyears. Yes I am happy toreport that the clamping ofcars has been outlawed by theGovernment.From October 1 land ownersand private car parkscan no longer hold to ransommotorists by clampingtheir cars.For years now I haveargued that this practice waslittle more than blackmail andwas a practiceused by many‘rogue’car parking operationsthat deliberately preyed ondrivers that were pouncedupon by often ruthless clampersfordrivers who mayhave committed even minorBy Jack Marsdeninfringements and foundthemselves being bullied intohanding over large amountsof cash, sometimes hundredsof pounds.At last the law is now onthe side of the driver and ifyoudo find yourself still atthe receiving end of a ‘rogueclamper’then simply call thepolice as it is the clamper thatwill be on the sharp end andyour vehicle will be released.Of course if the clamper wereto damage your car duringthe fitting of the clamp thenthey will also be liable forthat too as it is now regardedas a criminal offence toclamp your car.● You can listen to Jack onTop Ghia Radio on 96.5Bolton FM every Thursdaynight between 8pm and10pm for more motoring tipsand advice.TELEPHONE: 01457 868011www.glossopcaravans.co.ukEND OF M67, MAIN A57, BROOKFIELD, GLOSSOP, DERBYSHIRE, SK13 6JF

ISSUE 39 Stockport Independent 23Independent LOCAL SPORTMaiden bowls ‘em over!HILLCREST Grammar School’sfast bowling spearhead Katie15s and 18s boys and Trinity Ladies.Katie, who is in the first year oflike to thank the County CoachesOwen Williams and Mark GreavesSimon Crane said: “I have fieldedsome of Katie's deliveries and youHaszeldine has won the her GCSEs at Hillcrest in Cale also, managers Andy Margeson really wouldn't want to do it withCheshire under-15 girls seasonalbowling award for thesecond year runningThe 15-year-old from AlderleyEdge, again, opened the bowling forCheshire under-15s, and under 17s.She was also involved in the fullwomen's team, as well paying forAlderley Edge Cricket Club under-Green, had good bowling statisticsgiving few runs away on pitcheswhich were not particularly wellsuited to pace bowlers due to thepoor weather over the Summer.Katie, who will begin wintertraining again at the end ofNovember in preparation for theforthcoming season said “I wouldand Steve Wood and the Ladiesfirst team coach Alex Blake alongwith the Alderley Edge coach MarkCurrie for all the coaching, adviceand encouragement they havegiven me this season. I owe a greatdeal to them.”Hillcrest Grammar School’sDirector of Physical Educationout a pair of the most sturdy wicketkeeping gloves. She generates alot of power and pace for one soyoung which she combines withexcellent control and intelligentstrategy. Everyone hopes she willhave a glittering future in a gamethat rapidly evolving at the toplevel.”PURE PERFECTION ON THEAIRWAVESJAMES ROWLANDGOLF CLINICSTOCKPORT’S Pure107.8FM shook up theirfootball commentary ofStockport County to markNon League Day.The annual event encouragesPremiership andFootball League fans to visittheir local non league sideduring the international fixtureswindow.Former Public Image Limitedbassist ‘Jah Wobble’ livesin Bramhall and is a TottenhamHotspur season ticketholder. He jumped at theoffer to swap his seat atWhite Hart Lane for one inthe Pure County press boxand alongside regular commentatorJon Keighrendelighted fans with his passion,insight and humor.Listeners were quick tosend their praise to the stationthrough emails andtexts:“Congratulations on a brilliantcommentary on theCounty game yesterday. Itwas by far the best I haveever heard on any radio station.John and Pete arealways a great team withhigh class and fun commentarybut John Walsh addedanother dimension. What agreat afternoons listening!Stewart”“What a top signing forpure acquiring John Wardle!!We've been following himsince his P.I.L. day's andbeyond. Making our afternoon.Alistair and Justine.Edgeley”Time to kick out thesport cheats foreverIN my last piece I saidhow I hoped that the spiritof the success of ourOlympiads would rub offon to our Premiershipfootballers.Unfortunately things arestill the same in the top flightif not a little worse; the cheatingis still rife and it is a sadstate of affairs that the powersthat be do not dosomething to curb these situations,especially diving.Managers of these playersshould come out in the pressand tell the fans they will dotheir best to stamp out thiskind of behaviour in theirclub, as one day they mightend up being the victim of aplayer who dives and gainsan unfair advantage andmaybe relegating the cluband the manager gets thesack.Now the focus has turnedto cycling with the allegeddrug taking by Lance Armstrongin his winning of sevenTour De France titles. Howthese sort of incidents neverby Joe Corriganget found out earlier is unbelievable.With all the scientificknowledge available to thedifferent Federations youwould have thought thatthese things would have beenuncovered, and somethingdone to the perpetrators earlierthan they seem to have.I know that the cheats andthe people who make thesedrugs are always trying to beone step ahead of theenforcers and it is a difficultsituation for everyone who istrying to stamp out these situations.Will now, thetarnished image of cycling, bein everyone’s mind when anyonewins a title, or will, as Ihope, leaders in all sportscome out in unison and tellall athletes that this will notbe tolerated and a life banwill be imposed to anyone inany sport found guilty ofdrug offences and stick by‘Jah Wobble’ joins the Pure commentary teamThe show’s presenter andproducer Pete Liggins said:“John impressed us all withhis tactical awareness, correctlypredicting how thethese rules or will it come tothe stage where competitorswill be allowed to do whatthey want to achieve theiraim, to win at all costs, evenCounty Manager would usehis substitutions! 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24 Stockport Independent ISSUE 39Independent LOCAL SPORTCOUNTY STARS INLINE FOR AWARDSTWO County stars, JoeConnor and Ian Ormson,have been shortlisted inthe 2012 Northwest FootballAwards.Skipper Connor has beenshortlisted for 'Player of theYear' in the Blue Square Conferencecategory whilstteenage keeper Ormson hasbeen shortlisted for the 'RisingStar' Award.Stockport-born Joe is thegrandson of County's all-timetop scorer, Jack Connor. HisCounty connections don't endthere - his father Jimappeared for the Hatters inthe late '70s, and his uncle'sJoe Connor and Patrick Whelanwere also on County'sbooks.Joe joined the Hatters inDecember 2011, initially onPVC CURTAINBENEFITS:• Retaining heat, orchilled air• Helps to excludeflying insects andbirds• Improvingworkplace Safety• Reducing orcontaining noiselevels• Clear so they allownatural light to passthroughnon-contract terms. He hadpreviously played in the US,moving there at the age of 18and playing for Lee Universityin Tennessee. Joe thenturned professional withCharlotte Eagles in 2008.Connor hit his first Countygoal win the New Year's Dayvictory over Barrow, and followedit up with a fine headeragainst Braintree. His commandingperformances inboth the middle of the parkand the defence saw Connornamed as captain for 2012-13.Runcorn lad Ian Ormsonturned out for County’sreserve side while still aschoolboy, and joined the firstteam squad for the trip toSouthend at the beginning ofthe 2010-11 season, when hewas named as goalkeepingChristmasparty timeSTOCKPORT County haveannounced the details thisyear's Christmas party atEdgeley Park with Jim Gannonand all of his first teamsquad.This promises to be a fantasticevening, including athree course meal, DJ andComing upTuesday 6th November 2012v Barrow FC Kick-Off7.45pm.Main Stand: Adults - £18,16-21 & over-65s - £11, 7-15disco, prize raffle and aQ&A session with Jim.Tickets cost £40 (+VAT)each or a table of 10 for£350 (+VAT).To book, please call0161 286 8903 or emailrob.clare@stockportcounty.com.year olds - £3, Under-7s –free. Cheadle End and PopularSide: Adults - £16, 16-21& over-65s - £11, 7-15 yearolds - £3, Under-7s – free.STOCKPORTPVC CURTAINSUSES:Cafe’sPubsDomesticCommercialSchoolsNurseriesand many moreAvailable supplyonly or suppliedand installedOn largercommercial PVCcurtains we canarrange a freesite surveyAll prices quotedwill be all inclusiveincluding deliverySTOCKPORT PVC CURTAINS97 Macclesfield Road • Hazel Grove • Stockport • SK76DT0844 504 4322 Calls charged at local ratesEmail: stockportpvc@gmail.comFollow us on twitter: @stockportpvcWeb: www.stockportpvccurtains.co.uk/ scan mecover on the bench. Ian madehis County debut against inOctober 2011, against Southportin the FA Cup, aged just17.He was again named in thestarting line-up against Lutonthe following January, and followinghis impressiveperformance at KenilworthRoad he became first choicein goal for the rest of the 2011-12 season. His sterling effortsand obvious bright futuremeant the club were desperateto secure Ormson’sservices for the medium-longterm, and he signed a twoyeardeal in April 2012.Public votes will be castthrough the Northwest FootballAwards Facebook andTwitter (@NWFAwards)pages.A good month forJim’s happy HattersJIM Gannon's men have had a realupturn in fortune over the lastmonth, having lost only once, andthat very unluckily to last season'srunners up and current secondplaced outfit Wrexham.Four wins, against Ebbsfleet United,Hereford United, Kidderminster Harriersand Stalybridge Celtic coupled withdraws at Braintree Town and Southporthave seen County move up the table andprogress in the FA Cup.Craig Hobson, who joined StockportCounty in the summer, foundhis shooting boots this month – quiteliterally.Having stepped up to being a full timefootballer with his switch to EdgeleyPark from Stalybridge Celtic, the frontman had failed to hit the back of the netin his previous seven starts prior to thevisit of Ebbsfleet United .There was just one change to Craig'spre-match routine - he put on his brandnew white boots.And yet in the space of two first halfminutes he had scored his first two goalsin County colours.He followed that up with two more inCOUNTY forward Danny Hattersleyis thanking fans andthe wider football communityafter knocking himselfunconscious following afailed overhead kick.Hattersley fell unconsciousin the first minute of Stockport’sFourth QualifyingRound FA Cup tie againstStalybridge Celtic afterfalling awkwardly from theattempted wonder-goal. HeNominated – Skipper Joe ConnorPaul Turnbull is back at County.Picture: www.mphotographic.co.ukthe following game at Hereford andgrabbed the first in the FA Cup defeat ofhis former team as the Hatters movedinto the 1st round proper.Having been persuaded to try his newUmbro boots, in place of his usual Nikeones, Hobson, admittedly nervous at thethought of wearing white boots, wouldnow not wear any others.Following the return of Matt Mainwaringlast month another former hero isback at Edgeley Park in Paul Turnbull.was unconscious for tenminutes and was rushed toManchester Royal Infirmary,but was released later in theday with a clean bill ofhealth.A club spokesman said:“The club was subsequentlyinundated with enquiriesfrom fans and the press.“We're pleased to reportthat Danny is up and aboutas normal, and the club arecurrently awaiting theresults of an X-ray. Dannywould like to thank Countyfans and all members of thefootball family whoexpressed their concern followingSaturday's game.”County went on to winthe game 5-3 and now facea tie away at Southend Unitedin the First RoundProper, to be played on Saturday3 November.Nominated – Keeper Ian OrmsonPaul joined the Hatters at the age of11, joining the club's Centre of Excellencefrom local junior club Juno Unitedand holds the distinct record of turningout for the club's Youth, Reserve andSenior teams whilst still at school.After making his youth team debutin November 2004 against Bury and hisreserve debut in the Central Leagueagainst Wrexham the following April hecame on as a substitute against Wrexhamat Edgeley Park in the last homegame of the 2004-05 season to becomethe youngest ever player to representthe first club in a League game.Paul scored his first senior Countygoal during a thrilling 3-1 Friday nightwin over local rivals Oldham Athletic in2008 and made over 150 appearancesfor the Hatters, including a man-of-thematchperformance in the 2007/08League Two playoff final againstRochdale at Wembley.He joined Northampton in May 2011,then returned to Edgeley Park on loanthe following January, turning out 14more times in County colours. He hasbeen allowed to return to the Hattersagain on a three-month loan.Danny thanks fans after knockout blow