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I had invited an old schoolfriend around for coffee andwas trying hard to make agood impression. Suddenly ashaft of spring sunlight floodedmy lounge, making me cringewith embarrassment.With a growing sense ofshame I watched as thisunforgiving shaft of light slidacross the room, showing upthe grubby finger marks onthe door, the ring marks on myglass table and a thick layer ofdust on the mantelpiece.When it finally landed at myfriend’s feet, close to a dirtypaw mark our dog had lefton the carpet, I saw a look ofalarm on her face.“I’m so sorry, I’ve just noticed.Did I do that?”I had a nanosecond todecide whether I shouldopenly confess my domesticshortcomings or keep quiet.“Oh, don’t worry”, I replied.“It’ll brush off when it’s dry.”She left soon afterwards, stillapologising. I took a deepbreath and realised it was timefor some spring cleaning.An article in the Manufacturerand Builder magazine of1872 (a “practical journal ofindustrial progress”) describesspring cleaning as “Theseason of general cleaning,when all the corners and

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Do you like to read? If so, how much do

you read? If not (and I will try not to be too

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not?

Reading is amazing! I love to read. I love

the fact that with just a few simple words

conjured from someone’s brilliant, or

absolutely rubbish, imagination you can

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full of fairies and werewolves, or

pretentious detectives. You can read about

a cool, outspoken character or someone

timid and shy, you can go on a fantastical

journey accompanied by a heroine with

an uncanny ability to be in the right place

at the right time or a villain with an

extraordinary talent for mischief.

I have read numerous books over the

years, all of them varying in genre and

context. Some of them were better and

more engaging than others, but all of

them had great ideas whether they were

unique, or classic. I’ve read books about

lost islands filled with undiscovered

treasures, mysteries with unsolved crimes

and humorous novels about the seven

deadly sins personified! Even if these types

of genres aren’t to your liking, there are

thousands of assorted books out there just

waiting for someone to pick them up and

start reading such as biographies, horror

or even romance!

Of course, reading isn’t just for fun.

Reading can help you with your writing

skills, and can give you information on

practically anything. If you are an aspiring

author or journalist, you are probably

encouraged to read things out of your

comfort zone to ‘expand your vocabulary’

and whatnot. You can mock but I’ve found

that this is actually true and has probably

helped make me the amazing writer I am

today, not to blow my own horn or any-

thing ha-ha!

Reading can also provide an escape for

many people, whether they are unhappy

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shoulders. Whatever the reason, some-

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Technology isn’t just somethingyou use at home - it can behandy when you’re out andabout too, even if your idea ofout and about means going faroff the beaten track.One of the most useful kinds ofoutdoor technology is GPS, thesatellite system that can workout where we are and helpus find where we want to go.There are all kinds of dedicatedGPS receivers, ranging fromcheaper devices such asGarmin’s £100 eTrex 10 tomore expensive navigatorssuch as Magellan’s Explorist710, which currently costsaround £350.You don’t necessarily need toinvest in stand-alone GPS kit,however, especially now thatsmartphones and tablets canrun very accurate mappingapps - although if you’re takinga phone or tablet into the wilds,onto a boat or anywhere elsenature can destroy it, it’s a verygood idea to invest in someprotection. You can spendridiculous sums on all-weatherprotection, but cases such asGriffin’s Survivor (around £25for phones, £29 for tablets)- something Griffin admits is“ridiculously over-engineered”- wraps your device in military-spec protection for a very

reasonable price. It isn’t pretty,but it’s tough - and that’s whatreally matters here.Technology has even madeits way into the humble torch,which these days boasts LEDillumination and innovativedesigns. Nite Ize’s BugLitLED (around £13) has low,high and strobe modes, isvisible from a mile awayand has rubber feet that youcan twist to attach to almostanything, while head-mountedLED lights range in price fromaround £35 to well over £100.Petzl’s Nao Headtorch (£135)is a bit over the top for theodd walk in the woods, butfor serious running and othersports its sensor ensures auniform level of brightnessirrespective of how light or darkconditions become.The most famous outdoorsgadget is probably the SwissArmy Knife with its arrayof tools, but these daysyou’re more likely to carry aLeatherman or one of its manyimitators. With prices rangingfrom around £30 to £100 fororiginals and considerably lessfor clones, the range offersall-in-one devices with toolssuch as pliers, knives, saws,bottle and can openers, wirecutters, screwdrivers and even

scissors.If you’re planning to be outsidefor a long time, you’ll need toeat - and gadgets can helpyou with that too. Jetboil’s ZipStove (£75) is a gas stovegiven a high-tech twist: itsheat exchanger means it canboil half a litre in just over twominutes, and its neoprenejacket keeps things warmer forlonger. Meanwhile the BioLiteCampStove (£150) takes thehumble campfire into the 21stcentury: as it burns twigs,bark or pinecones it generateselectricity, which powers a fan,which fans the flames for betterheat efficiency and less smoke- and there’s enough power leftover to recharge your lights,phone or MP3 player.If you need to rechargegadgets but don’t fancylugging a stove around, nomatter how portable, youmight be better off with amonkey - and by monkeywe mean a Powermonkey,such as the PowermonkeyDiscovery. Charge it beforeyou go, and when your phoneor other digital device runsout of puff the Powermonkeycan recharge it twice if it’s aniPhone and three to four timesif it’s a standard mobile phone.Expect to pay around £45.

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The overwhelming majority of unsuitable advice in the past was given by ‘tied’The overwhelming majority of unsuitable advice in the past was given by ‘tied’The overwhelming majority of unsuitable advice in the past was given by ‘tied’The overwhelming majority of unsuitable advice in the past was given by ‘tied’

salesmen (often linked to a bank) who were limited to a small range of productssalesmen (often linked to a bank) who were limited to a small range of productssalesmen (often linked to a bank) who were limited to a small range of productssalesmen (often linked to a bank) who were limited to a small range of products

from one company. I am, and always have been, an independent financial adviserfrom one company. I am, and always have been, an independent financial adviserfrom one company. I am, and always have been, an independent financial adviserfrom one company. I am, and always have been, an independent financial adviser

who looks at all available options before choosing the most suitable one for mywho looks at all available options before choosing the most suitable one for mywho looks at all available options before choosing the most suitable one for mywho looks at all available options before choosing the most suitable one for my

client. There is no financial incentive for me to choose one pension orclient. There is no financial incentive for me to choose one pension orclient. There is no financial incentive for me to choose one pension orclient. There is no financial incentive for me to choose one pension or

investment product provider over another. Since the start of 2013, all adviser feesinvestment product provider over another. Since the start of 2013, all adviser feesinvestment product provider over another. Since the start of 2013, all adviser feesinvestment product provider over another. Since the start of 2013, all adviser fees

must be agreed with the client prior to any paid work commencing.must be agreed with the client prior to any paid work commencing.must be agreed with the client prior to any paid work commencing.must be agreed with the client prior to any paid work commencing.

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also provide telephone numbers of clients who you can ask about theiralso provide telephone numbers of clients who you can ask about theiralso provide telephone numbers of clients who you can ask about theiralso provide telephone numbers of clients who you can ask about their

experience of Mulberry Financial.experience of Mulberry Financial.experience of Mulberry Financial.experience of Mulberry Financial.

The reputation of my business and the satisfaction of my customers is the mostThe reputation of my business and the satisfaction of my customers is the mostThe reputation of my business and the satisfaction of my customers is the mostThe reputation of my business and the satisfaction of my customers is the most

important thing to me. I am not trying to build an empireimportant thing to me. I am not trying to build an empireimportant thing to me. I am not trying to build an empireimportant thing to me. I am not trying to build an empire –––– I just want to provideI just want to provideI just want to provideI just want to provide

sound advice to local people and to be fairly rewarded for my services.sound advice to local people and to be fairly rewarded for my services.sound advice to local people and to be fairly rewarded for my services.sound advice to local people and to be fairly rewarded for my services.

One comment I often get from new clients is that they ’should have come to seeOne comment I often get from new clients is that they ’should have come to seeOne comment I often get from new clients is that they ’should have come to seeOne comment I often get from new clients is that they ’should have come to see

me sooner’. Don’t put it off any longerme sooner’. Don’t put it off any longerme sooner’. Don’t put it off any longerme sooner’. Don’t put it off any longer ---- call me on 01625 427522. Don’t expectcall me on 01625 427522. Don’t expectcall me on 01625 427522. Don’t expectcall me on 01625 427522. Don’t expect

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notnotnotnot on the agenda.on the agenda.on the agenda.on the agenda.

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second half of the class will try creative

weaving. Using various pieces of recycled

materials participants can create a

selection of objects.

12.3012.3012.3012.30 ---- 3.30pm3.30pm3.30pm3.30pm

Suitable for ages 12Suitable for ages 12Suitable for ages 12Suitable for ages 12 ---- 16161616

£6 per participant£6 per participant£6 per participant£6 per participant

Booking is essentialBooking is essentialBooking is essentialBooking is essential

please call (01625) 612045please call (01625) 612045please call (01625) 612045please call (01625) 612045

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Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939

6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)

20th March “The Salt of Life”20th March “The Salt of Life”20th March “The Salt of Life”20th March “The Salt of Life”(2011 Italy) An engaging film about a

60 year old who reaches retirement

and wonders if there is more to life.

Only one showing at 7pm.

AGM and refreshments in

Mulberry Café to follow.

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MacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfield

Conservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubWest Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT

Sunday 10th MarchSunday 10th MarchSunday 10th MarchSunday 10th March

Car Boot SaleCar Boot SaleCar Boot SaleCar Boot Sale12noon to 3pm Refreshments etc

Book a pitch, ring 01625 422150

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Macclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage Centre

Roe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UT

Saturday 30th March 2013Saturday 30th March 2013Saturday 30th March 2013Saturday 30th March 2013

'Tied to Silk''Tied to Silk''Tied to Silk''Tied to Silk'

Saturday 30th MarchSaturday 30th MarchSaturday 30th MarchSaturday 30th March ----

Saturday 11th MaySaturday 11th MaySaturday 11th MaySaturday 11th May

This body of work links together

embroidery with the silk industry of

Macclesfield. The group have produced

an assortment of local scenes hand

embroidered on silk backgrounds. There

will an array of work made using recycled

material including the local newspaper.

Alongside this there will be a selection of

3D silk vessels and cushions.

'Meet the Artist' event'Meet the Artist' event'Meet the Artist' event'Meet the Artist' event

Saturday 6th April.Saturday 6th April.Saturday 6th April.Saturday 6th April.

Meet the Artists behind the works, discuss

techniques used and the inspiration

behind the works.

Exhibition open 10amExhibition open 10amExhibition open 10amExhibition open 10am ---- 4pm4pm4pm4pm

MondayMondayMondayMonday ---- SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday

Silk Museum, Park Lane, SK11 6TJSilk Museum, Park Lane, SK11 6TJSilk Museum, Park Lane, SK11 6TJSilk Museum, Park Lane, SK11 6TJ

Wednesday 10th andWednesday 10th andWednesday 10th andWednesday 10th and

Thursday 11th AprilThursday 11th AprilThursday 11th AprilThursday 11th April

Children's Craft Club:Children's Craft Club:Children's Craft Club:Children's Craft Club:

'Happy Hens and Eggs''Happy Hens and Eggs''Happy Hens and Eggs''Happy Hens and Eggs'

Join Art teacher Julie at the Silk Museum

in a two part craft club, in the first half

design and make your very own

chickens and cockerels! In the second

half children have the chance to

decorate eggs with paint and foam.

10101010 ---- 12noon12noon12noon12noon

Suitable for ages 6Suitable for ages 6Suitable for ages 6Suitable for ages 6 ----11111111

£6 per child£6 per child£6 per child£6 per child

Thursday 11th AprilThursday 11th AprilThursday 11th AprilThursday 11th April

Teenage Art Workshop:Teenage Art Workshop:Teenage Art Workshop:Teenage Art Workshop:

'Printing Workshop &'Printing Workshop &'Printing Workshop &'Printing Workshop &

Creative Weaving'Creative Weaving'Creative Weaving'Creative Weaving'

Due to the success of last years teenage

art classes,the Silk Museum has designed

a whole programme of classes to run

alongside the Children's Craft Clubs. In

this class, teenagers will get the chance to

try their hand at printing using various

materials and objects and in the

What’s happening in our community this month ……..

RSPB Macclesfield Local GroupRSPB Macclesfield Local GroupRSPB Macclesfield Local GroupRSPB Macclesfield Local Group ----

Indoor meetingIndoor meetingIndoor meetingIndoor meeting

Tuesday 12th March at 7.45 pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45 pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45 pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45 pm

'From the Kent coast to the Yorkshire

Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB'

Talk by Peter Robertson

Tuesday 9th April at 7.45pmTuesday 9th April at 7.45pmTuesday 9th April at 7.45pmTuesday 9th April at 7.45pm

‘A year - video diary of a naturalist’

Talk by Peter Guy

All welcome Senior Citizens Hall, Duke

Street Car Park SK11 6UR More details

www.macclesfieldrspb.org.uk

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because Macclesfield Youth Club,Macclesfield Youth Club,Macclesfield Youth Club,Macclesfield Youth Club, (MYC for short)

will open its doors for the first time!! Based at the Fermain Youth Centre on Oxford RoadFermain Youth Centre on Oxford RoadFermain Youth Centre on Oxford RoadFermain Youth Centre on Oxford Road,

MYC is described by the founders as a normal youth club but with a BIG 21st century twist!

The idea for MYC came about one day last July when Antony Allen, Founder and Chairman,

was looking at what provision was on offer for his own 12 year old son and was shocked to

discover all the “old” youth clubs of his experience had shut. Thinking back, Antony recalled;

“It was hard to take. They had all ceased operating and it genuinely stirred something insideme. I don’t want to sounds like a hippy or something but I just knew I had to do somethingabout it.”He took to social media to see what the rest of the town felt about the situation and the

message received was loud and clear; another youth club was needed and quickly. So in

Antony’s head, the decision was made.

Immediately and thankfully up stepped a good friend, Nick Pettigrew who loved the idea so

one became two and they set out to open MYC as soon as they could. Within weeks, more fell

under the “MYC spell” so a committee was formed with Amanda Whittaker (Treasurer) and

Ross Massey (Events & Fundraising Manager) completing the management team. MYC was

officially alive – but not quite kicking.

Co-founder and Club Secretary Nick said; “From the feedback we got,yes it was obvious that a youth club would be a welcome addition tothe current youth provision portfolio the town has. But what was lessapparent was why the old clubs disappeared. Our research soonhighlighted it wasn’t necessarily a case of no money, no volunteers,no buildings although these factors played a small part. It was moreto do with the old ‘table tennis and tuck shop’ model of youth clubshad failed to move with the times. Young People have a million & one

possibilities to engage with nowadays. So we knew from day one, if we were to succeed wehad to take what was good about old youth clubs but inject a 21st century infusion.”Nick aims to ensure the club engages with today’s tech-savvy young people; “We havecreated what we call the ‘MYC Alliance’ and this will be the conduit that enables us to team upwith as many local groups or individuals that run activities for young people. So, if you wantto come down and just chill out and yes, play table tennis and use the tuck shop, fantastic.But, if you want to write music, street-dance, paint – whatever! We will try to make it happenvia our continuous outreach programs.”Thanks to its affiliation with the Youth Federation, parents will be pleased to know that the

club conforms to all youth voluntary group guidelines with every policy and procedure in

place. Ensuring young people are free to develop and enjoy themselves in a well-run, secure

yet fun environment. Although more is always needed, funds have been raised through its

own activity and a grant from Peaks & Plains. Plus, subsequent social media activity means

the MYC team can now boast to be an impressive 15-strong following the successful

volunteer recruitment drive.

MYC will open from 7pm to 9pm each Monday and ThursdayMYC will open from 7pm to 9pm each Monday and ThursdayMYC will open from 7pm to 9pm each Monday and ThursdayMYC will open from 7pm to 9pm each Monday and Thursday

starting on Thursday 7starting on Thursday 7starting on Thursday 7starting on Thursday 7thththth March.March.March.March.

If you would like membership forms (11If you would like membership forms (11If you would like membership forms (11If you would like membership forms (11----16 year olds only),16 year olds only),16 year olds only),16 year olds only),

are interested in volunteering, can help financially or runare interested in volunteering, can help financially or runare interested in volunteering, can help financially or runare interested in volunteering, can help financially or run

activities that you would like to be part of the MYC Alliance,activities that you would like to be part of the MYC Alliance,activities that you would like to be part of the MYC Alliance,activities that you would like to be part of the MYC Alliance,

please email all enquiries toplease email all enquiries toplease email all enquiries toplease email all enquiries to maccyouthclub@hotmail.co.ukmaccyouthclub@hotmail.co.ukmaccyouthclub@hotmail.co.ukmaccyouthclub@hotmail.co.uk

or visitor visitor visitor visit facebook.com/maccyouthclubfacebook.com/maccyouthclubfacebook.com/maccyouthclubfacebook.com/maccyouthclub

Calling all 11

Calling all 11

Calling all 11

Calling all 11 ---- 16 year olds16 year olds16 year olds

16 year olds

(and their parents!!)

(and their parents!!)

(and their parents!!)

(and their parents!!)Thursday 7th March

Thursday 7th March

Thursday 7th March

Thursday 7th Marchis ais ais ais adate for your diaries

date for your diaries

date for your diaries

date for your diaries!!!!

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Macc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradeMarch meeting is on TuesdayMarch meeting is on TuesdayMarch meeting is on TuesdayMarch meeting is on Tuesday

5th March at 5.45pm at the5th March at 5.45pm at the5th March at 5.45pm at the5th March at 5.45pm at the

Snow Goose on Sunderland St.Snow Goose on Sunderland St.Snow Goose on Sunderland St.Snow Goose on Sunderland St.

All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!

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Macc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for details

of next meetingof next meetingof next meetingof next meeting****************************

Macclesfield GroupMacclesfield GroupMacclesfield GroupMacclesfield Group

Family History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of Cheshire

27th March27th March27th March27th March

‘One Hundred Years of Girl Guiding‘One Hundred Years of Girl Guiding‘One Hundred Years of Girl Guiding‘One Hundred Years of Girl Guiding

in Cheshire’ by Ann Harrisin Cheshire’ by Ann Harrisin Cheshire’ by Ann Harrisin Cheshire’ by Ann Harris

More details from Dennis Whyte

01625 617557

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HALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLETO HIRETO HIRETO HIRETO HIRE

Scout Hall, West Bond Street

Macclesfield

£10 per hour

Telephone 01625 612913 or email

susanhenderson@hotmail.com

Broken CrossBroken CrossBroken CrossBroken Cross

Methodist ChurchMethodist ChurchMethodist ChurchMethodist ChurchSunday Services 10.30amSunday Services 10.30amSunday Services 10.30amSunday Services 10.30am

Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups,

Macclesfield Live at Home Luncheon

Club, Whirley Pre-School,

Little Fishes (Parents and Tots),

Macclesfield Male Voice Choir, Mydale

Ladies Choir, Brownies, Guides, Beavers

and Scouts, Art Group, Sugarcrafters,

Slimmers World.

www.brokencrosschurch.org.ukwww.brokencrosschurch.org.ukwww.brokencrosschurch.org.ukwww.brokencrosschurch.org.uk

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Friends of MacclesfieldFriends of MacclesfieldFriends of MacclesfieldFriends of Macclesfield

Silk HeritageSilk HeritageSilk HeritageSilk Heritage

Wednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pm

Keith Yearsley MBE

“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”

NB Change of venue for this event to

The Salvation Army Hall on Roe St,

Macclesfield

Enquiries to 01625 429569

The Macclesfield Canal Society’sThe Macclesfield Canal Society’sThe Macclesfield Canal Society’sThe Macclesfield Canal Society’s

March TalkMarch TalkMarch TalkMarch TalkBurslem Port,Burslem Port,Burslem Port,Burslem Port,

its history and redevelopmentits history and redevelopmentits history and redevelopmentits history and redevelopmentBy Steve Wood

Meetings are held on the first floor of the

New Liberal Club on Boden Street, off Waters

Green, opposite Macclesfield railway station.

The meetings start 7.45 p.m.

All are welcome.

Contact 01625 422176

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Macclesfield Rambling ClubMacclesfield Rambling ClubMacclesfield Rambling ClubMacclesfield Rambling Club

meet for walks every other Sunday at

Macclesfield railway station.

For more information, please contact

the Chairman John Langdill on

01625 420 364

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SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERSSOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERSSOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERSSOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERSNew branch for the Macclesfield areaNew branch for the Macclesfield areaNew branch for the Macclesfield areaNew branch for the Macclesfield area

SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2013SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2013SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2013SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2013

First full meeting of the new branch will

be held at Prestbury Methodist ChurchPrestbury Methodist ChurchPrestbury Methodist ChurchPrestbury Methodist Church

(Next to Village Hall)(Next to Village Hall)(Next to Village Hall)(Next to Village Hall)

Macclesfield Road, Prestbury from 2Macclesfield Road, Prestbury from 2Macclesfield Road, Prestbury from 2Macclesfield Road, Prestbury from 2 ----

4pm4pm4pm4pmWhy not come along and have a go at playing

in a group, some playing experience would be

useful but we are not looking for ‘experts’

Meetings will be monthly Please bring a music

stand if you have one..

To book your place emailTo book your place emailTo book your place emailTo book your place email

jane.duff@ntlworld.comjane.duff@ntlworld.comjane.duff@ntlworld.comjane.duff@ntlworld.comFurther meetings on 20 April, 11 May,Further meetings on 20 April, 11 May,Further meetings on 20 April, 11 May,Further meetings on 20 April, 11 May,

15 June and 13 July 201315 June and 13 July 201315 June and 13 July 201315 June and 13 July 2013

Did your baby dieDid your baby dieDid your baby dieDid your baby die

during pregnancy, at birthduring pregnancy, at birthduring pregnancy, at birthduring pregnancy, at birth

or shortly afterwards?or shortly afterwards?or shortly afterwards?or shortly afterwards?A local bereaved mother, Kirstie Lee,A local bereaved mother, Kirstie Lee,A local bereaved mother, Kirstie Lee,A local bereaved mother, Kirstie Lee,

has recently set up a support group inhas recently set up a support group inhas recently set up a support group inhas recently set up a support group in

conjunction with Cheshire East Sands.conjunction with Cheshire East Sands.conjunction with Cheshire East Sands.conjunction with Cheshire East Sands.

They aim to offer emotional supportThey aim to offer emotional supportThey aim to offer emotional supportThey aim to offer emotional support

and practical help and to meet othersand practical help and to meet othersand practical help and to meet othersand practical help and to meet others

who have been through a similarwho have been through a similarwho have been through a similarwho have been through a similar

experience. Meetings are friendly andexperience. Meetings are friendly andexperience. Meetings are friendly andexperience. Meetings are friendly and

relaxed and they work closely with therelaxed and they work closely with therelaxed and they work closely with therelaxed and they work closely with the

local hospital to help provide the bestlocal hospital to help provide the bestlocal hospital to help provide the bestlocal hospital to help provide the best

possible care for families when a babypossible care for families when a babypossible care for families when a babypossible care for families when a baby

dies.dies.dies.dies.

Meetings are now to be held on theMeetings are now to be held on theMeetings are now to be held on theMeetings are now to be held on the

4th Wednesday of every month at the4th Wednesday of every month at the4th Wednesday of every month at the4th Wednesday of every month at the

Fermain Club on Oxford Road atFermain Club on Oxford Road atFermain Club on Oxford Road atFermain Club on Oxford Road at

7.15pm. The March one will be on7.15pm. The March one will be on7.15pm. The March one will be on7.15pm. The March one will be on

Wednesday 27th March. You can justWednesday 27th March. You can justWednesday 27th March. You can justWednesday 27th March. You can just

come along or contact Kirstie viacome along or contact Kirstie viacome along or contact Kirstie viacome along or contact Kirstie via

kirstiekirstiekirstiekirstie----sands@live.co.uksands@live.co.uksands@live.co.uksands@live.co.uk

or on facebookor on facebookor on facebookor on facebook

Cheshire East SandsCheshire East SandsCheshire East SandsCheshire East Sands ---- MacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfield

Support Group.Support Group.Support Group.Support Group.

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Macclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’s

next meeting will be on

Friday 8th March at 7.45pm

at Macclesfield Library featuring a

Talk by historian Jane Laughton on

“Local Place Names”

Visitors are welcome for £3 which

includes refreshments.

Sec Janice Reading 01625 424 045

for further information.

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Macclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’snext meeting will be on

Monday 25th February at 7.30pm

at the Salvation Army Hall, Roe St

featuring a talk about

Nature Reserve and Wildlife Hospital

by Ray Jackson

Visitors are welcome for £2 which in-

cludes refreshments.

Chairman John Langdill

01625 420 364 for further information.

A large screen presentation of excerpts from theLes Misérables anniversary concert DVD, with story narrative.

Followed by a Hotpot supper, desert & coffee.

Saturday March 16th at 7pmTytherington Family Worship, Sandwich Drive , Tytherington.

Tickets (including admission and supper): Adults £8. Children £4 (aged between 8 - 14)

To buy call: 01625 615195

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Macclesfield Unitarian ChapelMacclesfield Unitarian ChapelMacclesfield Unitarian ChapelMacclesfield Unitarian ChapelKing Edwards Street, Macclesfield

Services each Sunday at 10am

Sharing Sunday on 4th Sunday

of each month with children’s activities.

We also offer study groups and

meditation. Everyone is welcome“We are an open and welcoming commu-

nity of diverse individuals who together nur-

ture one another’s lifelong spiritual journey”

Jazz at the HolditchJazz at the HolditchJazz at the HolditchJazz at the HolditchTuesday 19th March at 8pm

Admission £4

Nationally acclaimed accordionist

Harry Hussey with local Jazz Group

‘Lilly’s Weepers’

The Holditch Miners’ Welfare Club

London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 7PT

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For details of Macclesfield RangersFor details of Macclesfield RangersFor details of Macclesfield RangersFor details of Macclesfield Rangers

events, see

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangerswww.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangerswww.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangerswww.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers

or their Facebook page cecrangers

Macclesfield & District Probus ClubMacclesfield & District Probus ClubMacclesfield & District Probus ClubMacclesfield & District Probus Clubis an organisation for retired and semi-

retired local people.

It meets once a month on the

1st Wednesday (so for those who get the

magazine before then, in March on

Wednesday 6th) at the Masonic Hall in

Risely Street, Macclesfield,, and activities

include monthly speakers on various

topics, a monthly luncheon club, walks,

visits, etc. There is also a ladies section

which meets separately.

Newmembers are always welcome.

For further information about what we do

and about becoming a member, contact

Graham Childs on 01625 613397

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Macclesfield Quaker MeetingMacclesfield Quaker MeetingMacclesfield Quaker MeetingMacclesfield Quaker Meetinghas nowmoved permanently to the

United Reformed Church on Park Green

where our

Meetings for Worship are held in the

vestry room on 3rd and 4th Sundays of

each month from 2.30 to 3.30pm.

They are followed by light refreshments

and informal conversation.

You can find out more about the Meeting

- including a map and info on public

transport and parking - at our website

www.eastcheshirequakers.org.ukwww.eastcheshirequakers.org.ukwww.eastcheshirequakers.org.ukwww.eastcheshirequakers.org.uk**********

Macclesfield Access GroupMacclesfield Access GroupMacclesfield Access GroupMacclesfield Access Groupwill be holding a meeting on

19th March at 2pm at the19th March at 2pm at the19th March at 2pm at the19th March at 2pm at the

Deafness Support GroupDeafness Support GroupDeafness Support GroupDeafness Support Group

27 Bridge Street, Macclesfield SK11 6ER

We are currently seeking members of the

community to contribute to our access

group which aims to create a

Macclesfield which is fully accessible to

all members of the community.

If you have any questions, -please

contact Becky Lea at the Disability

Information Bureau on 01625 501 759 or

email: info@dibservices.org.ukinfo@dibservices.org.ukinfo@dibservices.org.ukinfo@dibservices.org.uk

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Who can you turn to when the medical profession has let you down?Who can you turn to when the medical profession has let you down?Who can you turn to when the medical profession has let you down?Who can you turn to when the medical profession has let you down?

Leading Cheshire law firm Jobling Gowler, say changes to legislation being made by

the Government on 1st April 2013, will lead to significant restrictions on the availability

of legal aid funding for many medical negligence claims.

Partner Simon Gowler says that, “Legal Aid will no longer be available for medical

negligence claims except in a very limited number of cases involving children who

have suffered a brain injury during their mother’s pregnancy, during the course of

their delivery/birth or during the first 8 weeks after their birth.

Any other victims of medical negligence who do not satisfy those criteria will be

unable to use Legal Aid to pursue their medical negligence claims.”

In addition there are further changes to the funding of medical negligence claims

from 1st April 2013 which will make it less attractive for Claimants to bring medical

negligence claims. This is because it is unlikely that they will retain 100% of their

compensation and will have to contribute towards their legal costs in most cases.

Mr Gowler says “the implications are clear – if you or a loved one has been injured as a

result of medical negligence DO NOT DELAYDO NOT DELAYDO NOT DELAYDO NOT DELAY in seeking immediate professional

advice.”

Jobling Gowler Solicitors are your local specialist medical negligence lawyers. They

have four specialist medical negligence solicitors each with over 15 years’ experience

of medical negligence claims. The firm holds a contract with the Legal Services

Commission and is able to offer Legal Aid for medical negligence cases, while it

remains available.

DO NOT DELAY,DO NOT DELAY,DO NOT DELAY,DO NOT DELAY, contact one of their specialist medical negligence solicitors today on

01625 614250 or by email – enquiries@jobling-gowler.co.uk

MedicalNegligence

Who can you turn to when the medical professionhas let you down?Every year millions of people put theirtrust in the medical profession butsometimes things go wrong and patientsand their families suffer physical oremotional injury and financial loss.

When this happens we are here to help.Our specialist solicitors each have over 15

years’ experience in obtaining compensationfor all forms of medical negligence.

Furthermore, as a solicitor led firm, youwill always be advised by a qualifiedsolicitor. So for a supportive and caringservice tailored to your individual needs,contact us now.

www.jobling-gowler.co.uk

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