Go Local Middlewich - Edition 4 2022 : simplebooklet.com

4In this editionRunning, therapy for the soul... 6Go local meets... OJT 10Community matters... 12Go Local meets... Higher Farm 16Folk & Boat Festival update... 22Middlewich's heritage... 26Kids page... 32Middlewich memories... 36Middlewich Deﬁbrillator Locations 40Ready reference 46Contacting Go Local MiddlewichKaty O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookings 01477 518 252Go Local Middlewich is your essential guide to businesses service, community and what’s on. It is delivered 10 times a year to over 7,000 Homes and businesses in Middlewich for free.Did you know that over 46% of residents (over 18) in Middlewich do not use Facebook, with Go Local you can reach all of our community. (source ONS & Facebook data)Welcome & Contents01477 518 252 • golocalmiddlewich.comfor advertising information www.archpublications.comKa x Love paper, please recycle after readingWELCOME to the May edition of Go Local Middlewich and as I write the UK is ramping up for the Queen’s ofﬁcial Platinum Jubilee celebrations. There have already been plenty of plaudits for Her Majesty’s stunning achievements, so I won’t try to compete. Sufﬁce to say that I take my hat (or crown) off to an amazing lady who has shown such stamina and determination to keep true to her promise “ … that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” I only hope that I can still be as healthy and active in my later years!Also this month I’m looking forward to the weather improving and ﬁnally being able to spend more time outdoors with my family. May is Local and Community History Month, which is designed to increase awareness of local history. Since our local communities are so important to us as a business, I need no further prompting to get out and about and explore the history of our area. We are very lucky we have the talented David Roberts who writes about our social history and memories and Julie Smalley who digs deep into our rich past for the Go Local and all their articles can be read on our back catalogue on our website www.golocalmiddlewich.com.Although we only have the one Bank Holiday this month (the late May Bank Holiday having been rescheduled for early June to celebrate the Jubilee) there are still plenty of other major outdoor events happening in our region. To me it feels like we’re making up for all the missed opportunities of the last two years, and I for one intend to make the most of it.Whatever May has in store for you, I hope you get to relax and enjoy some quality time with friends and family.Remember to tell our advertisers you found them in Go LocalGo Local Middlewich is part of

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6RUN Middlewich was set up in January 2015 as a free running club to bring the community together in a positive, safe and healthy environment. The idea to allow any wannabe runner to fall in love with running and enjoy the freedom and freeness of running in our beautiful town.We run our Couch to 5km (C25k) programme twice a year for anybody looking to get into running, with many of our regular runners starting off this way.Covid saw us running on our own, in 2s and then had us separated into groups of 6 which evolved into groups of similar paced runners and now each of our paced groups is run by an LIRF Run England certiﬁed coach who will be there to help and support you all the way.We understand that you may have questions, several of them may be... I don’t know where to start? I haven’t run for years? I don’t want to hold anyone up? My gammy knee, ankle, hip, ear, wonky toe nail wont be able to take it?After 7 years we’ve heard every excuse! So why not try running? With summer approaching its time to make a positive change, you’ll be welcomed into the running community and encouraged to reach your personal goals.Running in a club is also very social, you meet new friends along with ﬁnding something that’s simple to do but enjoyable.Each time you run you’ll get a little bit ﬁtter and better. There’s no judgement from anybody and we can support you to challenge yourself!You will ﬁnd that you’ll run with people who are there for all different reasons, whether its to cope with stress, build up distances, train for races or just to get up off the sofa. Best of all running isn’t an expensive sport, all you need is a pair of trainers and a willing heart.So if it sounds interesting and you want to join us we meet twice a week on a Tuesday’s at 7.15pm and Saturday’s at 9.00am. We meet at Middlewich Leisure Centre (behind the High School).Our runs are typically between 5km-10km but there’s always someone up to go a bit further… And we have groups to suit paces from 5 mins to 7.30min/km.You can ﬁnd out more about the club and contact us on our facebook page (facebook.com/groups/runmiddlewich) and our website (runmiddlewich.club)Run MiddlewichRun, therapy for your soul...This May 15th sees the return of the Holdcroft Nissan Run Middlewich 5km race event and Family Fun Run. This is your chance to be part of a brilliant day and get yourself a medal, goodie bag, the chance of a personal best time and raise money for charity – so get involved at runmiddlewich.club/middlewich-5k

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TREE surgery. Can’t anyone do that? How hard can it be if you’ve got a ladder and a chain saw? It was a question I put to Oliver Turnbull, the owner of OJT Tree Services, understandably I knew he would have strong views on the subject.I ﬁnd people hacking at trees worrying for a number of reasons, notwithstanding the obvious dangers and risks involved with tree work, a cut is not just a cut. How a tree’s branches or limbs are pruned or trimmed has consequences for the whole tree. For myself, being a tree surgeon doesn’t just involve the proper felling or pruning of trees, it’s a whole ﬁeld of knowledge involving tree care, planting, disease/decay management, root removal and stump grinding.When undertaking works we consider it important to recognise that trees and humans share similar physical characteristics.Arboriculture is a science, Arborists are called tree surgeons because their business bears a resemblance to how a doctor, or surgeon, work on people. They diagnose, treat and operate to heal or prolong life. Trees are living organisms.Both people and trees stand upright with a crown on top and limbs stemming from a central trunk. In addition, the tubular branching pattern of our lungs resembles the root system of many trees. Both are mostly water, sharing similar physical characteristics, but every person and every tree is unique. And just as surgery on humans involves recognising and diagnosing diseases and how to treat them, a qualiﬁed arboriculturist has to apply those same skills to their patients using their knowledge and experience - without the beneﬁt of their patient being able to talk to them.There is evidence that trees communicate with each other, store memories and respond to attacks. Sadly, like us, they also suffer from stress and disease. So cutting into any part of a tree needs to be just as informed, considered and be precise. Incorrect surgery can be detrimental to the health of a tree and therefore compromise its regeneration and even its longevity because improperly pruned trees are unable to heal themselves.Professionally trained and qualiﬁed tree surgeons use methods and practices conforming to the natural physiological processes of the tree. A tree that has suffered at the hands of someone without this knowledge will manifest signs of stress which an experienced and expert tree surgeon will immediately recognise.So, the next time you look at the trees around your home, and think I have a chainsaw and a ladder, ask yourself ﬁrst “do I have the knowledge?”, if you don’t, put the chain saw away and call a professional. KatyGo Local meets... OJT10

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14Middlewich HubMIDDLEWICH Hub is part of SMASH, which stands for ‘Sandbach, Middlewich, Alsager, Scholar Green and Haslington’, since March have been providing drop-in sessions twice a month in the Methodist Church, Booth Lane. The Hub has a range of organisations on hand to offer help and support; including Middlewich Town Council, DWP, Citizens Advice Cheshire East, NHS, Social Prescribers, Everybody Sport and Recreation, Family Services, Foodbank, One You, ANSA and Employment Projects. The absolute aim of the Hub is to support the residents of our community. Even if you think this might not be for you, is there someone you know who would beneﬁt from coming along? They may be a new mum or dad feeling isolated, or perhaps they’re struggling to manage or understand the current increase in cost of living. Maybe they need money management advice, maybe they are at a junction in their career, or maybe they are elderly and feeling lonely. Tell them about the Hub, where there will be a friendly face and they can ﬁnd out what help and support is available.Exciting New Volunteer Opportunity In MiddlewichMIDDLEWICH Town Council, in conjunction with Cheshire East Council, Cheshire East Social Action Partnership, Youth Fed and local volunteers are setting up a new Youth Group for young people in Middlewich, aged 12 -16 and we are looking for some volunteers to get involved and help run the group. If you are interested in helping to support young people in your local area, get involved in a new and exciting project and gain some brilliant experience, please contact Lucie Ferneyhough (Community Development Ofﬁcer, Lucie.Ferneyhough@cheshireeast.gov.uk)), who will send out the job description and application form. The group will be running on a Wednesday evening, 6.00 – 8.00pm at the Victoria Hall, Civic Way, Middlewich, CW10 9AT.If you would like some more information or a chat about the role, please contact Councillor Carol Bulman (07761 991742 and cllrcarolbulman@middlewich.org.uk).Community matters...Wednesday 27th April Employment & Education 9.15am - 10.30amWednesday 11th May Health & Wellbeing 9.15am - 10.30amWednesday 25th May Employment & Education 1.15pm – 2.30pmMiddlewich Methodist Church, Booth LaneSESSION DATESMMIIDDDDLLEEWWIICCHH CCLLAASSSSIICC CCAARR && BBIIKKEE SSHHOOWW 1166 && 1177 JJUULLYY 22002222 1100aamm--55ppmm HARBUTTS FIELD, MIDDLEWICH CW10 9PB Admission by Donation Car and bike displays, stalls, fun fair, and much, much more…….. Staged subject to permissions E&OE2022

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18I arrive early for my appointment with Phoebe, riding school and education manager of Higher Farm, equestrian centre and livery on Byley Lane, Byley. I am greeted by a young person who is expertly grooming a horse, and we get chatting. We talk about their past and they admit school was a struggle; they had been moved around because of behaviour and other personal issues. About 12 months ago, they had the opportunity to come for riding lessons and then Higher Farm took them on full time, giving them the opportunity to learn in a non-formal educational environment, not only the expected subjects of English and Maths she is also taking an equestrian qualiﬁcation too. I must be really careful because I don’t want to identify the young person – that’s why I have been vague – however, I can honestly say this individual clearly has a glow about them. They tell me that in the past they would have never chatted to someone like this, but their conﬁdence is growing and they feel respected and valued at Higher Farm.Phoebe arrives and before we make our way into the ofﬁce, she helps the young person onto the horse so they can head off for a hack. It is clear there is a bond between them. Phoebe admits that when she was younger, she had a hard time at school and as a teenager, and it is those experiences that help her relate to the young people they support.I remember that only a few years ago Higher Farm was a dairy farm. It was sold and then it seemed to change overnight into what it is today. It wasn’t until we spoke to Phoebe about advertising in our magazines that we realised they do so much more than just lessons and livery.They are also a CIC (community interest company), which is a special type of business that exists to beneﬁt the community rather than the owners. They do this by offering an alternative provision for young people who have become or are at risk of becoming disengaged from mainstream education or training. Participants aren’t required to have previous equine experience, just a passion to learn and a desire to re-engage. The main aim of the programme is to develop the young person in communication, conﬁdence, teamwork, building relationships, perseverance and responsibility. As Phoebe and I talk, her passion and motivation is visible. At the moment they have two young people; however, they want to grow the scheme and when I ask what their limit will be, she smiles, holds her hands out enthusiastically and says, “As many young people as we can.” Her aim is to develop a residential setting in the near future; Byley is a beautiful location and Higher Farm is set on slightly raised ground, so from the back you can look out over the Cheshire countryside. They want to build small pods, taking advantage of the view, for the young people to use for their needs, whether that’s education, counselling or just some quiet time.We head out of the ofﬁce so I can experience the view for myself, and I get to meet some of their horses out in the ﬁelds. I am not a ‘horsey person’, but even I can’t resist a stroke of the long nose of a friendly brown pony with a blond mane, and I can Go Local meets... Higher Farmcompletely understand how the horses help young people. There have of course been ofﬁcial studies done on the beneﬁts of equine therapy, but just being there in the fresh air with them, you can feel their calming inﬂuence.I get a tour of the farm and see the riding school arena, which is booked for a special training session today; they have about 30 of their own ponies for children to learn to ride on. They also have stables for individuals to keep their own horses and do livery (it’s a bit like a 5-star hotel for horses).We make our way round the side of one of the main barns where their equine therapy unit is based. A horse is having his feet cleaned ready for a session in their water treadmill. This is a large unit with a treadmill base; the horse then stands within it and it ﬁlls with about a foot of water (although this varies depending on the horse’s needs). The horse then walks as the treadmill moves, which helps them build muscle, recover after injury and generally improve their ﬁtness. They also have something called a combi ﬂoor, which is like those vibrating plates you see in some gyms; this helps with muscle recovery and the horse stands under warm lights while enjoying the beneﬁts.If you want to have a quick look at the farm, there is a café which is open seven days a week called Cobby’s. The have an old bus set up for rainy days and a choice of healthy meals and drinks.I am blown away by Higher Farm (and Phoebe) and what they have achieved, and their future plans are inspirational. They have so much going on and the alternative provision they have already offered to two young people in such a short period of time has been life-changing. They don’t shout about it, though – it was me that asked them to do this article. They do it for the good of the young people and not for any business reasons – their stables and livery keep them busy enough!Katy

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19I arrive early for my appointment with Phoebe, riding school and education manager of Higher Farm, equestrian centre and livery on Byley Lane, Byley. I am greeted by a young person who is expertly grooming a horse, and we get chatting. We talk about their past and they admit school was a struggle; they had been moved around because of behaviour and other personal issues. About 12 months ago, they had the opportunity to come for riding lessons and then Higher Farm took them on full time, giving them the opportunity to learn in a non-formal educational environment, not only the expected subjects of English and Maths she is also taking an equestrian qualiﬁcation too. I must be really careful because I don’t want to identify the young person – that’s why I have been vague – however, I can honestly say this individual clearly has a glow about them. They tell me that in the past they would have never chatted to someone like this, but their conﬁdence is growing and they feel respected and valued at Higher Farm.Phoebe arrives and before we make our way into the ofﬁce, she helps the young person onto the horse so they can head off for a hack. It is clear there is a bond between them. Phoebe admits that when she was younger, she had a hard time at school and as a teenager, and it is those experiences that help her relate to the young people they support.I remember that only a few years ago Higher Farm was a dairy farm. It was sold and then it seemed to change overnight into what it is today. It wasn’t until we spoke to Phoebe about advertising in our magazines that we realised they do so much more than just lessons and livery.They are also a CIC (community interest company), which is a special type of business that exists to beneﬁt the community rather than the owners. They do this by offering an alternative provision for young people who have become or are at risk of becoming disengaged from mainstream education or training. Participants aren’t required to have previous equine experience, just a passion to learn and a desire to re-engage. The main aim of the programme is to develop the young person in communication, conﬁdence, teamwork, building relationships, perseverance and responsibility. As Phoebe and I talk, her passion and motivation is visible. At the moment they have two young people; however, they want to grow the scheme and when I ask what their limit will be, she smiles, holds her hands out enthusiastically and says, “As many young people as we can.” Her aim is to develop a residential setting in the near future; Byley is a beautiful location and Higher Farm is set on slightly raised ground, so from the back you can look out over the Cheshire countryside. They want to build small pods, taking advantage of the view, for the young people to use for their needs, whether that’s education, counselling or just some quiet time.We head out of the ofﬁce so I can experience the view for myself, and I get to meet some of their horses out in the ﬁelds. I am not a ‘horsey person’, but even I can’t resist a stroke of the long nose of a friendly brown pony with a blond mane, and I can Go Local meets... Higher Farmcompletely understand how the horses help young people. There have of course been ofﬁcial studies done on the beneﬁts of equine therapy, but just being there in the fresh air with them, you can feel their calming inﬂuence.I get a tour of the farm and see the riding school arena, which is booked for a special training session today; they have about 30 of their own ponies for children to learn to ride on. They also have stables for individuals to keep their own horses and do livery (it’s a bit like a 5-star hotel for horses).We make our way round the side of one of the main barns where their equine therapy unit is based. A horse is having his feet cleaned ready for a session in their water treadmill. This is a large unit with a treadmill base; the horse then stands within it and it ﬁlls with about a foot of water (although this varies depending on the horse’s needs). The horse then walks as the treadmill moves, which helps them build muscle, recover after injury and generally improve their ﬁtness. They also have something called a combi ﬂoor, which is like those vibrating plates you see in some gyms; this helps with muscle recovery and the horse stands under warm lights while enjoying the beneﬁts.If you want to have a quick look at the farm, there is a café which is open seven days a week called Cobby’s. The have an old bus set up for rainy days and a choice of healthy meals and drinks.I am blown away by Higher Farm (and Phoebe) and what they have achieved, and their future plans are inspirational. They have so much going on and the alternative provision they have already offered to two young people in such a short period of time has been life-changing. They don’t shout about it, though – it was me that asked them to do this article. They do it for the good of the young people and not for any business reasons – their stables and livery keep them busy enough!Katy

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204 WWeellccoommee ttoo tthhiiss JJuunnee//JJuullyy iissssuuee ooff GGoo LLooccaall Throughout the summer pubs, shops and other local businesses will be ready to welcome you and yet again there is plenty going on in the town—the FAB Festival is on 13th—15th June (see pages 18-19 for full details), there’s the Classic Car & Bike Show 19th—20th July (page 14) and the Skate Off at Booth Lane Skate Park on 5th July. Plus, new for this year is the Food & Drink Festival 26th—27th July (page 30). As always, please mention Go Local when you contact any of the local businesses featured in Go Local. BBeerrnniiccee IInn tthhiiss iissssuuee  Middlewich’s Heritage Page 10  Did you know? Page 12  What’s On Page 20  Community page Page 24  Essential Info Page 32  Quiz and Sudoku Page 33  Ready reference—index Page 34 While every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its contribu-tors can accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in this publication. Advertising in Go Local works because: • It’s local • It’s distributed free to approx. 5800 homes and businesses • It’s handy • It’s affordable & easy Ring or email now for details of advertising rates available Tel 01606 837303 Email go-local@ourmiddlewich.net Copy deadline for the Aug/Sep 14 issue of Go Local: 10th July 2014 WWeellccoommee ttoo tthhiiss iissssuuee ooff GGoo LLooccaall Well, wasn’t our FAB Festival just...FAB. With impressive acts, great pubs and the marvellous Middlewich spirit plus, of course, the wonderful weather, we couldn’t have asked for more. Well done to all involved! With the Boat Pull at the Boatyard to look forward to in August and the Roman Festival in September, there’s no shortage of things to do in Middlewich this summer. We’ve also got some fabulous businesses in Middlewich who are waiting to help or entertain you . Please mention Go Local when contacting any of our advertisers. BBeerrnniiccee IInn tthhiiss iissssuuee  Middlewich’s Heritage Page 10  Did you know? Page 12  Community page Page 22  What’s On Page 24  Recipe Page 28  Essential Info Page 32  Quiz and Sudoku Page 33  Ready reference—index Page 34 While every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its contributors can accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in this publication. Advertising in Go Local works because: • It’s local • It’s distributed free to approx. 6000 homes and businesses • It’s handy, affordable & easy Ring or email now for details of advertising rates available Tel 01606 837303 Email go-local@ourmiddlewich.net Copy deadline for the October/November 2017 issue of Go Local: 6th September 2017 SEW ELEGANT FFoorr aallll yyoouurr ssoofftt ffuurrnniisshhiinnggss,, eexxppeerrttllyy mmaaddee ttoo yyoouurr iinnddiivviidduuaall rreeqquuiirreemmeennttss  CCuurrttaaiinnss  RRoommaann BBlliinnddss  BBeedd LLiinneennss  CCuusshhiioonnss  PPeellmmeettss TTeell:: 0011447777 553377227766 MMoobb:: 007788114400 6633110055 EE:: ssuussaann..sseeww..eelleeggaanntt@@ggoooogglleemmaaiill..ccoomm

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24MIDDLEWICH Folk and Boat Festival has won support from a major new sponsor as plans for this year’s event gather pace.McCarthy Stone, the UKs leading retirement housebuilder, has thrown its weight behind the much-loved crowd-puller in its 30th anniversary year.The company, currently building new retirement apartments off Wheelock Street, is the festival’s main sponsor as organisers plan an exciting come-back after a two year gap due to the pandemic.Taking place June 16-19, the programme includes a glittering line-up of star performers and a host of family attractions spread round Middlewich, including fringe festival pubs.Headlining on the Main Stage on Market Field on the Friday will be the hugely-popular The Whole of the Moon band The Waterboys and just announced as top act on Saturday are Liverpool indie/rock favourites Cast, supported by The Boo Radleys, also with their own cult fan base.A dedicated folk stage in the Victoria Hall, Civic Way will offer a wide-variety of performers as organisers take the festival back to its folk roots. Among them are Oyster band, massive on the folk/rock scene, and Eliza Carthy, famed for her singing and ﬁddle-playing genius.Meanwhile enquiries are coming in thick and fast from narrowboat owners keen to display their colourful boats and sell their crafts as part of a ﬂoating market.New for 2022 are street markets where festival-goers can feast on artisan foods and browse a variety of stalls on Wheelock Street and Civic Way car-park. Gin, beer, and prosecco bars will add extra spirit.Fiona Brooks, Sales & Marketing Director for McCarthy Stone said: “For three decades Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival has been a much-loved event on the social calendar for people from across the country and we are delighted to be main sponsor in its special anniversary year.“Organisers are going all out to make this one to remember and showcase Middlewich as the lovely welcoming town we know it to be. We look forward to the festival being a huge success.”Tickets for the Main Stage and Folk Stage gigs are selling well. Organisers are also saying ‘Hello Campers’ to visitors coming to stay on Harbutts Field, famed for its Roman fort. Bookings for camping are being taken via the festival website. Deputy Town Clerk Nicola Antoney said: “We are getting excited about this year’s event which is shaping up into something really special with a fantastic new sponsor onboard.“We are very proud to attract this high-proﬁle support from a company well-known to Middlewich. With so much going on – the music, market, boats, fringe venues and more – the whole town and many visitors will have a wonderful event to look forward to this June.”Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival strikes a chord with major new sponsorFor more information on the festival programme and tickets go to:middlewichfabfestival.co.uk

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25MIDDLEWICH Folk and Boat Festival has won support from a major new sponsor as plans for this year’s event gather pace.McCarthy Stone, the UKs leading retirement housebuilder, has thrown its weight behind the much-loved crowd-puller in its 30th anniversary year.The company, currently building new retirement apartments off Wheelock Street, is the festival’s main sponsor as organisers plan an exciting come-back after a two year gap due to the pandemic.Taking place June 16-19, the programme includes a glittering line-up of star performers and a host of family attractions spread round Middlewich, including fringe festival pubs.Headlining on the Main Stage on Market Field on the Friday will be the hugely-popular The Whole of the Moon band The Waterboys and just announced as top act on Saturday are Liverpool indie/rock favourites Cast, supported by The Boo Radleys, also with their own cult fan base.A dedicated folk stage in the Victoria Hall, Civic Way will offer a wide-variety of performers as organisers take the festival back to its folk roots. Among them are Oyster band, massive on the folk/rock scene, and Eliza Carthy, famed for her singing and ﬁddle-playing genius.Meanwhile enquiries are coming in thick and fast from narrowboat owners keen to display their colourful boats and sell their crafts as part of a ﬂoating market.New for 2022 are street markets where festival-goers can feast on artisan foods and browse a variety of stalls on Wheelock Street and Civic Way car-park. Gin, beer, and prosecco bars will add extra spirit.Fiona Brooks, Sales & Marketing Director for McCarthy Stone said: “For three decades Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival has been a much-loved event on the social calendar for people from across the country and we are delighted to be main sponsor in its special anniversary year.“Organisers are going all out to make this one to remember and showcase Middlewich as the lovely welcoming town we know it to be. We look forward to the festival being a huge success.”Tickets for the Main Stage and Folk Stage gigs are selling well. Organisers are also saying ‘Hello Campers’ to visitors coming to stay on Harbutts Field, famed for its Roman fort. Bookings for camping are being taken via the festival website. Deputy Town Clerk Nicola Antoney said: “We are getting excited about this year’s event which is shaping up into something really special with a fantastic new sponsor onboard.“We are very proud to attract this high-proﬁle support from a company well-known to Middlewich. With so much going on – the music, market, boats, fringe venues and more – the whole town and many visitors will have a wonderful event to look forward to this June.”Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival strikes a chord with major new sponsorFor more information on the festival programme and tickets go to:middlewichfabfestival.co.uk

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28WHAT happens to a piece of land when the supermarket occupying it closes down? Currently that’s quite a question. Better known though is what was there before. Whereas ground above Southway was once sandpits – Newton Bank’s story in particular is more dramatic. Its plotline involves a pair of local horticulturalists in the 18th century, one of the country’s ﬁnest stately homes - and a dashing duke.Now known for groceries rather than gardening, early 19th century Newton Bank was mostly open woodland west of the town. Here Moses and Robert Reid traded as “nursery and seedsmen”, in business since 1787. They grew roses, conifers, and various trees for sale. By 1850 Moses Reid also had premises in Pepper Street. Ten years later the ﬁrm was sold: to an enterprising 29-year-old gardener from Derbyshire - William Boosey.The buyer was from Chatsworth House - seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. There young Boosey worked under Sir Joseph Paxton, renowned garden designer and architect. They produced luxury varieties of fruit for the tables of country houses. When the 6th Duke died early in 1858 it prompted Paxton, then Head Gardener, to leave Chatsworth. Quite likely this combination of events caused William too to seek fortunes elsewhere. Though an Essex man, Cheshire’s wealthy gentry estates were a natural destination. So, the Booseys (William married one of the housemaids) came to Middlewich to take over Reids.By 1874 he was ‘nurseryman, seedsman and ﬂorist’. As well as Pepper Street, ‘Middlewich Nurseries and Seed Warehouse’ had ofﬁces at High St, Northwich. Proud advertisements read “These extensive Nurseries contain a large assortment of FRUIT, FOREST, and ORNAMENTAL TREES and SHRUBS (extending over thirty acres), and are easy of access to Middlewich Station.” To encourage customers “PRICE LISTS FORWARDED (POST FREE) ON APPLICATION”.The story doesn’t end there. In civic life William Boosey became Chairman of the Local Board and a County Magistrate. In 1896 a lease was granted from the curate at St Michael’s Church, Rev Charles Mayall, for a secluded old cottage and stables by the river Wheelock. “Brookﬁeld” had two elegantly long carriageways accessing both Nantwich and Chester Roads. Nowadays these drives are only just traceable as the formerly very rural site ﬁnds itself absorbed into the Glastonbury Drive area.The protagonist of our pre-supermarket story became a beacon of the community. And this patch of landscape? It supported the growth of one of the oldest continuous commercial operations in Middlewich. For many in the town the words ‘Boosey’s’ and ‘garden centre’ still evoke nostalgia.Julie Elizabeth SmalleyMiddlewich’s heritage...

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For more information visit www.m6beds.co.uk or call 01270 879379Located just 1 mile from Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, e M6 Bed Warehouse has evolved into the ‘one-stop-shop’ for anyone searching for beds and mattresses within the North-West and beyond.The impressive showroom boasts a massive selection of more than 160 beds including top brands such as Somnus, Hypnos, Silentnight, Mammoth and Slumberland.There is a clear focus on offering the greatest range encompassing luxury products, huge choice, expert advice, and excellent value for money.Launched more than 16 years ago with a handful of beds, the business now offers the largest range of beds around; including one of the country’s largest ‘Somnus Studios’ and a huge bedframe collection.This family-run business emphasises top quality, no-hassle customer service and understands what customers want when they are searching for a new bed. Owner, Jeff Mitchell, says: “We are here to assist our customers and give them the best shopping experience possible. Our sales staff don’t chase you around the store or bother you relentlessly. We take a friendly approach and allow you to browse at your leisure; take your time and when questions need answering, we are there to help however we can!”The M6 Bed Warehouse has seen sales grow year-on-year and will continue supplying top-quality beds and service to its customers whilst maintaining its commitment to always offer free disposal of your old bed and free delivery of your new one. “There is a clear focus on offering the greatest range”Discover the largest bed shop In Cheshire for choice and expertiseLuxury as standard PROMOTION

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35CS4DANCE Places are limited due to COVID-19 so bookingis essential checkout our website: www.cs4dance.co.uk for timetable & bookingOr call 07800 50 35 79 & leave a message.or email: info@cs4dance.co.ukDance Classes held in Middlewich & Winsford for children aged 18months to 16 years.Specialising in ISTD Cecchetti Ballet.ISTD Modern/Jazz and Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical, Street Dance, more styles being added - Acro & Musical Theatre!All our Teachers are highly trained & qualiﬁed through the ISTD and have worked within the performance industry through performing, teaching or both. All are DBS checked & insured where needed.Trees pruned and felledHedges reduced and trimmed Winter garden maintained &cleaning, including leaves(removal of slippery leaves).All aspects of garden workundertakenJet washing and gutter cleaning 07552 69834301606 83349201606 212 232Unit 4, Midbrook Way, Middlewich, CW10 0GRwww.rokplumbingsupplies.co.ukWe oer a wide range of products for all budgetsBathroom Design serviceFull supply and t installationsOpen to the Public and TradeFree and friendly advice!Over 40 years experienceKids page...

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1959 was the last year of operation for Middlewich railway station, at least as far as regular passenger trains were concerned. The station, as shown in this photo by T. Lewis, was at that time, a little run-down and run to seed but still kept trim and neat for the dwindling number of people using the sparse service of four trains per day between Crewe and Northwich.Dad decided that, before the train service was withdrawn, we ought to make one last valedictory journey to Crewe. Family legend has always had it that we were on our way to see the Queen who was opening a shopping centre in that illustrious railway town but, unfortunately, research for this article reveals no such Royal visit happening at that time. Perhaps my mind is confusing this occasion with an earlier one. Whatever the reason for our visit, though, I’ve always been grateful to Dad for letting me be one of the last people to travel the line on a regularly scheduled passenger train. I have travelled on the route twice since those days; once in 1999 on a diverted Inter-City 125 and again in 2008 in the Cheshire Gardens Express, the ﬁrst steam train on the line for forty years.So, on that historic day sixty-three years ago Dad and I stood on the Crewe-bound platform waiting for ‘The Dodger’. The closure notices were already up at the station, and on the grimy windows of the train when it ﬁnally puffed its way into the station. The few remaining services were to be withdrawn on New Years Day 1960.Like the station, the train itself was looking a little the worse for wear. The seats in the compartment had been slashed and the stufﬁng was spilling out of them. Dad muttered darkly about ‘teddy boys’, those sinister pioneers of anti-social behaviour, who went round terrorising decent folk and wreaking havoc everywhere.We got on the train and puffed off in the direction of Sandbach. Even at the age of seven I knew that we were travelling into history.Ironically, the Middlewich line was to get busier and busier with freight once the passenger service had ended.The line is still there, awaiting its much needed revival as a passenger route. I’m looking forward to travelling to Crewe on it once again. Let’s hope I don’t have too long to wait.Dave RobertsMiddlewich Memories

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