Go Local Middlewich - Edition 11 2023 : simplebooklet.com

4In this editionMiddlewich's heritage... 8Katy meets... Signature Health 12Chrsitmas markets... 16Winter plants with Brian Lowe... 20Embracing morning pages... 24Days Out & Meals Out review... 36Bridging The Gap, Mind Matters... 40Middlewich's past in images... 44Middlewich's memories... 46The secret chef... 50Let's talk legal... 54Ready reference 54Contacting UsKaty O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookings 01477 518 252Welcome & ContentsAS I write this introduction, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Anne Price, a local resident and Councillor. Anne and I collaborated on several projects in Middlewich, where her commitment was always towards the betterment of the community. She was exceptionally hardworking, kind, and will be greatly missed. On behalf of myself, Matt, and David at Go Local, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Anne's family. As Christmas draws near, we at Go Local Middlewich are excited to celebrate the culmination of another remarkable year. It's been over six years since I took the helm of this magazine from Bernice Walmsley, who had wonderfully nurtured and expanded this special publication dedicated to our community. Middlewich, a town deeply ingrained in our hearts, has been home to our business for nearly a decade. During this time, we've made countless friends and felt the strong support of this incredible community. Despite the rollercoaster ride of past years, we remain eternally thankful for the unwavering strength and positive feedback from our readers and advertisers. This festive season, I'm reminded of the warmth and resilience of the Middlewich community, qualities that have been the backbone of our journey together. As we wrap up this year and look forward to new beginnings, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a joyous Christmas to each of you. Let’s embrace the festive spirit, cherishing the moments that bring us together. I eagerly anticipate connecting with you again in our January edition. Merry Christmas, and here's to continuing our journey in the New Year!01477 518 252 • golocalmiddlewich.comfor advertising information www.archpublications.comKaRemember to tell our advertisers you found them in Go Local!Go Local Middlewich is part ofArch Publications Charity Partner 2023/24

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8NOVEMBER and December’s pre-Christmas period means postage, parcels, last dates for guaranteed deliveries… and how letters and cards seem to appear less often! A postal system has operated here since at least the early 1820’s. Its story over the past two centuries is surprising and really quite impressive. So, before email was invented, how did this town manage movement of messages? And who were those pioneering postmasters and postmistresses? Perhaps some were your ancestors.Middlewich’s mail services have always had changing roles – and locations. Exactly two hundred years ago Henry Chatterton was local Post Master. Schedules at ﬁ rst were pretty simple. Post to and from Sandbach and surrounding areas would arrive and be collected at seven o’clock each morning, whilst for Knutsford district it was half past three every afternoon. Then, a major overhaul nationally made the mail service an efﬁ cient - and highly popular – machine. And of course, in 1840 an important institution arrived - postage stamps!Selling those ‘Penny Blacks’, Middlewich’s Post Ofﬁ ce in 1850 was on Lower Street with female manager Elizabeth Nicklin. (Lower Street is long since demolished but prior to St Michael’s Way once skirted the parish church.) Collections and deliveries for as far aﬁ eld as London and Ireland were now scheduled for a remarkable ﬁ ve precise times each per day. The ﬁ rst batch arrived at 4:30 am! That wasn’t all. Covering the ground, presumably in all weathers, a “foot post from Holmes Chapel”, arrives at 7,P.M. and is despatched at 6,A.M.’. Dedication.Relocation to Hightown by 1874 meant the Post Ofﬁ ce – now the modernised Postal Telegraph Ofﬁ ce - dealt also in money orders and operated a Savings Bank. Postmaster George Buckley oversaw an expanding, almost ‘open-all-hours’ enterprise. Banking and annuity business was transacted daily from 9 to 6… even on Saturdays until an astonishing 8pm. Around 1892 this work was continued by Mrs Annie Buckley when an additional product line - government insurance - was sold. By the time of the First World War, and with an even fancier new-tech title, the ‘Post and Telephonic Express Delivery Ofﬁ ce’ was under the control of Alfred Bee and had moved to Wheelock Street. Letters arrived from ‘London & all parts’ at a conﬁ dent ten past three in the early morning, as well as three times each afternoon. The writing public was clearly very active, and their output increasingly far-ﬂ ung. Customers were now advised their ‘letters should have Cheshire added’. Not long back the post ofﬁ ce was on Lewin Street before again re-establishing in Wheelock Street. More changes ahead? Deﬁ nitely.Middlewich’s heritage...Juli Elizabet Sma e

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9Thank You.Middlewich Branch of the Royal British Legion is extremely grateful to the businesses and organisations that sponsored the large poppies on lampposts around the town again in 2023. The poppies are erected as a mark of respect for the fallen and injured Service men and women; they promote the Poppy Appeal, to which Middlewich people are always so generous; they serve as a reminder that Middlewich Branch is here to help those in the Service community, who need assistance.The sponsors of the Lamppost Poppies in 2023 were:ANSA Environmental Services Ltd., Big Kingz Nutrition, Blain Boland Solicitors, C.A.T.S. Optometrist, Cynthia’s, Farrall Cleaners, Go Local Middlewich, Middlewich Branch of Royal British Legion, Middlewich & District 41 Club, Middlewich & District Round Table, Middlewich Town Council, Peter Forshaw Funeral Services, Rainbow Hairdressers, Rotary Club of Winsford & Middlewich, The Travel Lounge Middlewich, Weaver Business Machines and The White Bear.We wish to thank these sponsors and are grateful to SP Energy Networks staff, who erected the lamppost poppies on our behalf and the Middle-Wyches WI, who decorated the Bull Ring and the cemetery gates with knitted poppies. Both brightened the town at Remembrance time while reminding us of those who gave their lives for our freedom.Ken Kingston, Chairman.Holly House Estate CranageLight industrial/workshop unit to let▪ Approx 1500 sq.▪ Oce, kitchen, WC & workshop area▪ Flexible terms▪ Mul-let oce on industrial estate▪ 5 Minutes from the M6▪ In a high quality rural seng surrounded by thriving businesses▪ On site parking07710 565555oce@hollyhouseestate.comwww.hollyhouseestate.co.uk Image example of Similar unit.

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12078Katy meets... Signature HealthARIANA Torti is our spotlight local professional this month, based at her clinic called Signature Health, located at Cheshire Lasers on Wheelock Street. Her expertise as a Naturopathic Osteopath caught my attention, resonating with me personally because of my ongoing battle with lower back pain.Ariana brings together the medical learning and hands-on healing methods of osteopathy with the pillars of naturopathy, founded on teaching individuals to feel the best version of themselves. She goes beyond symptomatic pain relief, treating the root causes of pain by providing tailored lifestyle and dietary guidance along with prescribing natural remedies.What really distinguishes her practice is her use of K-Laser therapy. Over her years of practice and training, Ariana has become proﬁcient in this advanced, non-invasive technology, which is trusted by ﬂagship NHS hospitals such as St Thomas’ and Guy’s Hospital, which ranges from treating post-operative wounds to chronic complex regional pain syndrome. Laser therapy, as discovered by a student of Einstein in 1967, uses low-level lasers to encourage cellular repair and ease pain across various conditions. K-Laser therapy has a wide range of applications: Relieves Pain and Inﬂammation; It’s particularly effective for a range of long-term conditions, including arthritis. Aids Muscle and Joint Recovery; It speeds up the healing of muscle injuries and helps joints regain function. Supports Soft Tissue Injuries; It’s helpful for tendonitis, sprains, frozen shoulder and induration following breast cancer treatment. Fosters Wound Healing; It helps reduce scarring of fresh wounds and speeds up the healing process following tissue inury or surgery. Tackles Back and Neck Pain; It provides relief for back and neck issues, even for chronic problems such as spinal stenosis. Repairs Nerve Damage; It’s beneﬁcial for nerve-related conditions like neuropathies. Facilitates Sports Injury Recovery; It aids athletes such as Rafael Nadal in getting back to their sports faster or musicians and ballerinas to recover in between frequent on-stage performances. Manages Syndromes; It can treat conditions like IBS, carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis.K-Laser therapy aids healing by; Stimulating the release of natural painkillers (endorphins). Lowering inﬂammation and swelling, helping the body recover more quickly. Speeding up the repair of tissues like muscles and tendons with collagen boost. Boosting blood ﬂow to bring more oxygen to the affected areas. Minimising scar tissue formation for better recovery after cancer surgery for instance. Relaxing muscles to enhance ﬂexibility and ease pain.The effectiveness of K-Laser therapy is subject to its frequency, and individual repair responses. K-Laser therapy is typically combined with osteopathic techniques and nutritional support, all orchestrated for optimal health outcomes.Ariana’s path to her current profession is deeply personal. Over a career spanning from teaching to global account management, she struggled with chronic pain and fatigue syndrome, which led to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Unsuccessful with conventional medical approaches, she retrained to understand the root causes of her “Fibromyalgia” and support others with debilitating conditions, ultimately leading to her professional dedication. She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine and has earned accolades in Visceral Osteopathy and Clinical Psychology. Her post-graduate specialism is personalised healthcare through genetic and digestive testing.Her warm and engaging manner makes it easy to open up, as I discovered when sharing my own back pain issues with her. The K-Laser treatment she demonstrated on me was reassuringly gentle and pain-free.Ariana’s rich background, beginning in Paris and stretching through London to her current base in Cheshire, is reﬂected in her diverse practice. She holds two clinic days a week at Cheshire Lasers, a renowned hub for health professionals with an excellent reputation.Ariana Torti’s personal health journey has informed her empathetic approach to patient-centred care, embracing a holistic approach to wellness that focuses on root causes and quality of life. Her work at Cheshire Lasers brings together her international experience and local respect, offering state-of-the-art treatments like K-Laser in a community trusted for its health expertise.Katy

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1515We oer a wide range of products for all budgetsFull supply and t installationsMiddlewich01606 259 646info@middlewichhearing.comEstablishedSept 2010Hearing loss has a very negave impact on peoples lives, downsides of an unreced hearing loss can include: • withdrawal from social situaons• future mental decline• diculty hearing friends and family So, if you buy a voucher for £100, we will send a £200 voucher to your chosen recipient. Alternavely – treat yourself! Vouchers must be purchased by 25/12/2023 and used by the end of 2024.If you buy a voucher to be used towards our latest hearing technology,we will double it! (up to £250).Holmes Chapel01477 533 620info@holmeschapelhearing.comParking available at both locaons · Home visits availableWhat beer gi is there to give this Christmas?We are here to help! GIVE THE GIFT OF HEARINGTHIS CHRISTMASAlso during December we will be doing wax removal for £25 per ear.Merry Christmas!

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16Christmas markets...WRAP up warm and head out into the streets this festive season for your Christmas Shopping. Hug your hands around a mulled wine or hot chocolate, make a little business jump with joy when you buy a handmade gift and stand listening to a school choir singing “Silent Night”Holmes Chapel Christmas Market & Fair -3rd Dec. 3-7pmThe closed off streets are ﬁlled with small businesses selling food, drink, crafts & gifts for Christmas. Live performances from dancers & singers. Fairground rides and Santa on his sleigh. Alderley Edge Christmas Fair - Sat 2nd Dec 10 - 4pm At St. Philips and St. James Church Festive stalls, Food & Drink, Art & Crafts and Entertainment from local musicians and choirs.Hayhurst Arms in Middlewich -Sat 9th Dec from 4pm - 8.30pm. Local stalls, live music, mulled wine, hot food stalls. Sandbach Christmas Market - 1st Dec There will be more than 100 stalls to explore around the market square, High Street and Market Hall. Also enjoy the smell of roasting chestnuts, whilst listening to the carol singers and sipping on mulled wine.Knutsford Christmas Market - 2nd & 3rd DecBring the festive spirit to life at Knutsford annual Christmas street market. More than 100 traders will be attending with their ﬁnest selection of food, drinks, crafts & gifts. Northwich Artisan Market - 9th Dec 10-4pmWitten Street is full of over 100 stalls of gifts. Head to Barons Quay for street foodThe Legh Arms Knutsford Christmas Market -10th & 17th Dec Lots of local stalls selling gifts for Christmas. Prestbury Christmas Fair - 10th Dec 2- 6pmFestive Stalls, Food & Drink, Art & Crafts and Entertainment.Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair - 1st-3rd Dec Explore the Tenants Hall inside the stately mansion house, which is not usually open to the public.As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a festive atmosphere, twinkling lights & a variety of local suppliers selling everything from jewellery to candles and crafts to gin.Wilmslow Winter Wonderland - 8th -10th DecIce Rink, Santas Grotto, Stalls, Street Entertainment By Wilmslow’s Way BetterWilmslow Artisan Market - 18th Nov & 16th Dec Wilmslow Artisan Market takes place on the third Saturday every month. The November event coincides with the festive light switch-on event in Bank Square. While the December market takes place on the last Saturday before Christmas, perfect for picking up some last minute treats or gifts.Rode Hall Christmas & Farmers Market - 2nd Dec 9.30-1.30pmOur Christmas Market will be full of mistletoe, mulled wine & mince pies! There will be over 80 artisan food & craft stalls. The Rode Hall Silver Band will be playing alongside Smallwood School Choir and the courtyard kitchen will be open serving breakfasts, brunches & seasonal treats.Manchester Christmas Markets - 10th Nov - 21st Dec There are more than 300 Yuletide stalls & chalets offering crafted seasonal gifts & mouth-watering international food.Chester Christmas Markets - 17th Nov - 21st Dec Chester’s magical Christmas market with 70 traditional wooden chalets in the streets of Chester surrounding a signature sparkling, Christmas tree.Jenny, Days Out and Meals Out Reviews

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20Winter plants with Brian Lowe...AS the seasons shift, the promise of shorter days and longer nights looms. But fear not, for there are ways to keep our homes vibrant and lively, even as winter takes hold. To uncover the secrets of winter gardening, I met with Brian Lowe at Sparks Lane Nurseries, a master of creating stunning ﬂoral displays that defy the dreariness of the colder months.Brian, amidst crafting vibrant tubs and hanging baskets destined for local establishments, greets me with a ﬂourish of garden gloves. His creations, a symphony of colours and textures, are not just displays but stories told through petals and leaves.He introduces me to a selection of plants and ﬂowers speciﬁcally chosen for their frost resilience. Our ﬁrst stop is the winter heather, or Erica carnea. This modest evergreen shrub, brimming with small but vivid ﬂowers ranging from whites and pinks to reds, purples, and golds, is a testament to the adage ‘strength in numbers’. Its petite blossoms en masse create a lively tapestry in gardens. Growing up to 50 cm, winter heather is versatile, thriving in beds, containers, and baskets, continuing its vibrant display until April.Next, Brian highlights the unsung heroes of winter hanging baskets: pansies and violas. These hardy blooms are perfect for the cold, offering a spectrum of colours from deep purples and blues to vibrant yellows and oranges. They stand resilient against frost and light snow, always eager to greet the winter sun. Their compact and bushy nature makes them ideal for hanging baskets, where they create a lush, overﬂowing effect with minimal maintenance. Regular deadheading and ensuring moist soil are all they ask for.Beyond their aesthetic appeal, pansies and violas also support winter-active pollinators, providing a habitat and food source. Their presence in your garden is not just a visual treat but also an ecological boon, reminding us of nature’s resilience.Finally, Brian shares his secret touch in creating his renowned baskets: a mix of ornamental grasses. These add an extra layer of texture and a splash of contrasting colour, elevating his designs to more than just ﬂoral arrangements but pieces of living art.As I leave Sparks Lane Nurseries, I’m inspired by Brian’s passion and expertise. His winter displays are more than just decorations; they’re beacons of life and colour, brightening the darkest of winter days.Katy

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24Embracing morning pages...AS the sun gently rises, each new day offers the opportunity for a fresh start. In the quiet moments of an early morning, before the world cracks into full throttle, lies a powerful ritual known as ‘morning pages’. Credited to Julia Cameron, an American teacher and writer of many guises, morning pages is a practice championed by many.Simply put, morning pages invite us to engage in an unﬁltered stream-of-consciousness writing that sets the tone for the day ahead. It helps you untangle the web of thoughts that may have accumulated overnight and opens space for fresh insights and ideas.How to Use Morning Pages- The aim is to write three pages of free-ﬂowing thoughts as soon as you wake up. Without concern for grammar, punctuation or coherence, you let your thoughts spill onto the paper as quickly or as slowly as they form. The pages serve as a canvas for introspection and creative expression. The words are not meant to be justiﬁed or logical but rather raw, unapologetic thoughts.Penned words can create a sense of purpose for the day, act as a vessel to empty your head or a chest to collect inspiration from dreams. Seems like a lot, right?Beneﬁts of Starting Your Day with Morning Pages - As with any form of journalling, there are many beneﬁts, including:• Clarity and Focus: using morning pages as a brain dump clears mental clutter and paves the way for increased clarity and focus throughout the day.• Emotional Release: writing down your thoughts can be cathartic, helping you release lingering worries and promoting positive emotional wellbeing.• Creative Exploration: engaging in unﬁltered writing encourages creative thinking and the discovery of new ideas, making it a valuable tool for anyone seeking solutions.• Self-Reﬂection: having a private space for self-reﬂection enables you to explore feelings, aspirations and desires without judgment.Try Morning Pages for Yourself - Before engaging in any other activity, ﬁnd a quiet spot and dedicate at least 15 minutes to writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts. Focus on the process rather than the outcome, allowing your thoughts to ﬂow freely without restraint. Try these questions to get started: what thoughts and feelings greet you as you wake? What do you hope to accomplish today? What’s been playing on your mind? What can you recall from your dreams?Morning pages is a practice that encourages you to embrace the present moment, releasing the mental clutter that may hinder productivity, creativity and enjoyment of the day ahead. Over time, it will improve creative ﬂow and personal growth.Next month, we’ll look at the beneﬁts of evening reﬂection writing..Anna WoolliscroftYou can ﬁnd me on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook: @JournallingWithAnna

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27MHSThis demonstrates the conﬁdence our community has in the quality of our educaon, ambion and care for our young people.Miss Lydia Naylor, HeadteacherMiddlewich High School is establishing a reputaon for aspiraon and excellence. We are an oversubscribed school with a substanal waing list and we are conﬁdent that our intake will look the same for next year. This demonstrates the conﬁdence our community has in the quality of our educaon, ambion and care for our young people. If you are a Year 5 family looking ahead to the future, please accept our invitaon to a personalised tour. We would love to meet you so you can see for yourselves why Middlewich High School is the best choice for your child. You can discover everything our school has to oﬀer by viewing our school informaon page via our website and going to School Informaon - prospecve familiesPROSPECTIVE FAMILIES FOR 2024

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Calling Middlewich men over 50Town Councillor Garnet Marshall, along with Middlewich Town Council, are working with The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust to organise a Public Prostate Awareness Testing Event in the town.A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST, CALLED A PSA, COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.THE RESULT ALSO PROVIDES YOU WITH A GUIDE TO THE HEALTH OF YOUR PROSTATE GLAND.Please register by emailing:katy@archpublications.comor calling 07541600131Your details will be passed ontoCouncillor Garnet Marshall andwill only be used for the purpose of this event.We need the men of our community to register for this event in the rst instance, we will then work with The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust to conrm the day and location. With the plan to make it as easy as possible for men to attend.We need a minimum of 60 men to register for the even to take place...The PSA Test is a blood test which can detect the early signs of prostate cancer. It measures the level of PSA (prostate-specic antigen) in your blood. PSA is made by the prostate gland. Some of it will leak into your blood, and the amount depends on your age and the health of your prostate.The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust use only fully trained and experiencedbut friendly blood takers at all events.Ladies, speak to your husbands, brothers, uncles, fathers and neighbours.The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) use only fully trained and experiencedbut friendly blood takers at all events. GFCT was set up by Graham Fulford to promote awareness of Prostate Cancer following the diagnosis of a close friend who died at the age of 58 and a close family member who died in 2007 from prostate cancer aer a valiant ght. www.psatests.org.uk

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34Pain Specialist combines Osteopathy & K-Laser Therapy to treat from head to toes: Headaches, arthritis, disc lesions, IBS, tendon inflammation & more. Therapy is powerful & painlessUsed by VIPs, PSG football team, tennis champion Rafael Nadal & flagship hospitals. NEWOSTEOPATH atCHESHIRE LASERS CLINICBook at ariana.janeapp.co.ukEmail on ariana@sighealthclinic.co.uk Cheshire Lasers ClinicThe Acorns, 85 Wheelock St, Middlewich CW10 9AE Call on 01606 841 255Andy Garden Andy Garden MaintenanceMaintenanceFor all your gardening needsHedge CuttingLawn Mowing WeedingLeaves Clearedhome & garden clearance07853 901 93707853 901 937andygardenmaintenance00@gmail.comandygardenmaintenance00@gmail.comWhatsApp & CallWhatsApp & CallEmailEmailMMEEXXIICCAANN RREESSTTAAUURRAANNTT CCHHIIMMIICCHHAANNGGOOSSCHRISTMAS PARTY SHARING MENU & CHRISTMAS SPECIALSAVAILABLECall: 01606 836000 • Text/WatsApp: 07535274373 11 Weelock Street, Middlewich, CW10 9AGw.chimichangos.com • info@chimichangos.comfeliz navidad*Merr Christmas in Mexican*

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35Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 9SD | Tel: 01565 722315 www.visitplumleys.co.uk | info@visitplumleys.co.uk Garden | Gi | Coee Shop @Plumleys @plumleyscafe visit.plumleys Situated just outside the market town of Knutsford, Plumleys is a family owned and run plant and garden centre. We oer plenty of ideas and inspiraon to help you get the most from your garden, whatever me of year. We have a well stocked garden shop oering all you need to keep your garden in p top condion from the brand leaders in garden products and in our lovely gi shop you’ll nd plenty of gis for family and friends, be they gardeners or not. Our Cafe is parcularly popular, serving hearty homemade food in relaxed comfortable surroundings. Cosy up and enjoy brunch, lunch, tradional roasts or our homemade cakes and bakes in front of wood burning stoves. Christmas Tree oer  buy your fresh cut Scosh grown Christmas Tree from us this year and we’ll give you a voucher to enjoy a free breakfast in our café during January.

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Days Out, Meals Out Reviews...AFTER ﬂicking through the fantastic Go Local last month, I saw Plumleys advert and it reminded me that I hadn’t been for a while so I headed over to Plumleys for a look around their garden centre and to treat my mum to a yummy lunch.Plumleys is a family business located just outside the beautiful town of Knutsford. Owned and run by Gold RHS winning designer Andrew Yates and his wife Eloise.The garden centre is the home of a fantastic, large plant nursery selling everything you could ever need for your garden. Outside, there are bedding & pot plants, fruit trees, herbs, planters and pots galore. Inside, there are all the tools you would need to tend to your garden, whether it’s a new trowel or spade you’re looking for or some cute signs to label up your seedlings. The friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to help and advise should you require.Inside the shop we also had a good look around all the lovely home accessories and gifts they had on offer, it was a treasure trove of lovely items by the make of Gisela Graham plus many other gorgeously made items. They had a beautiful display of autumn and Christmas items in stock. There was plenty of choice of house plants, too, ranging from big palms to the cutest cactuses.Walking through the shop, you will soon get to the Cafe at Plumleys. This cafe has cosy indoor seating with a real log ﬁre set in the middle. On warmer days, you can sit outside, which is in a large poly tunnel, so still protected from the rain.It’s a great menu, offering lots of choices. Including breakfasts, sandwiches and toasties but not just your standard ﬁllings, I spotted a chicken, bacon and egg club! Plus their ever popular burgers and lovely warming meals like Bourguignon Pie and loaded fries.My mum ordered their quiche, which was salmon and dill, served with roasted new potatoes and creamed leeks. And on a day when it was cold and wet outside, this meal was seriously tasty comfort food.I went for Plumleys Welsh Rarebit. Granary toast loaded with Black Sheep Ale rarebit sauce topped with streaky bacon. The cake counter was rather tempting with treacle tarts, a white chocolate, almond and blueberry cheesecake and slices of school chocolate crunch.The Cafe at Plumleys was in the list of top ten cafés and coffee shops in Mid Cheshire in the Northwich Guardian in August and I can totally tell why.Obviously, I will be heading back soon, just so I can try out another yummy lunch from their menu...Jenny, Days Out and Meals Out Reviews Garden Centre, Home & Gift Shop and Cafe at Plumleys serving gorgeous food.Open Mon – Sat 9:30 – 4:30. Sun 10 – 4 Plumley Moor Rd, Plumley, Knutsford WA16 9SD www.visitplumleys.co.ukYou can ﬁnd more reviews on my Facebook page & Instagram, search ‘Days Out and Meals Out’

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38CS4DANCE 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.24/7 Emergency Callout•Locked Out•Lock RepairsUpgrades•UPVC Door & Window Repairs •Smart LocksLOCKSMITH SERVICES I am your local, trusted & highly rated Locksmith. I am DBS Police approved & fully insured for your peace of mind. I do not charge a call out feeCall James on: 01606 614 061 or 07392 686410jschoeld@lockforce.co.ukwww.lockforce.co.uk/locksmith/Middlewich/Munroe RooﬁngMatthew MunroeNVQ Qualied• Roong . . . pitched or at, repairs, new or replacement• Chimneys . . . repairs, pointing etc• Guttering and fascias• Fully insured • Free estimatesTelephone:01606 619654 / 07709 787194From a broken tile to a tting a complete roof. Call or email us – munroeroong@sky.comWe’ll do the job . . . properly!!

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40Bridging The Gap Mind Matters... EMBRACING Cold, Wet, Dark Evenings: with Bridging the Gap with Mind Matters CIOAs the days grow shorter and evenings become a canvas of cold, wet darkness, many ﬁnd themselves grappling with the challenges of the winter season. However, amidst the chill and gloom, we want you to know that Bridging the Gap - Mind Matters CIO is an an organisation that seeks to bridge the gap for mental health and be a solution to those struggling as an early intervention.The onset of winter brings with it a unique set of challenges. Cold, wet evenings combined with darkness setting in early can cast a shadow on one’s mood and well-being. The lack of sunlight and the temptation to hibernate indoors can contribute to feelings of isolation and lethargy. It’s during these times that the importance of looking after your mental health becomes evident.Bridging the Gap: Mind Matters CIO provide counselling and physical therapy through our Respite Programme. Allowing you to develop coping mechanisms and healthy habits whilst integrating into a community of people who care.Your health, both physical and mental, should not be neglected - especially through the winter months.We are dedicated to educating and empowering individuals. Winter blues often stem from a lack of understanding about mental health and the resources available. Equipping people with the knowledge and tools to navigate the winter months with resilience by embracing the winter season with a proactive approach. We are truly bridging the gap between the challenges of the season and the mental health of individuals.Take a look at our website to ﬁnd out more if you or someone you love is currently going through hardship and could do with some additional support to get through.Take a look at www.BTG-mindmatters.org to complete an application.

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46SEASON’S greetings from The Navigation Inn. Several copies of this exquisite little Christmas Card have survived the 106 years since they were sent out during the Great War.We’re grateful to Pat Nancollas, a former Middlewich Carnival Queen, and Malcolm Hough of the House of Feathers who supplied the copy shown here.The card, which was sent from the Navigation Inn in Middlewich by Mrs Ida Malpass is tiny, measuring only 10cm by 7cm (approximately 4 inches by 2 1/2 inches), but its lack of size is made up for by the elaborate way it has been made.Its sentimentality is, perhaps, partly explained by the fact that the Great War was in its penultimate year. Many postcards of the same era also carry similar messages showing a collective yearning for some sort of security after long years of war.A card such as this would have been expensive to produce and purchase and only the well-to-do, or people ‘in trade’, such as Mrs Malpass, and her husband George,landlord of The Navigation from 1901-1928, would have been able to afford such extravagances.The Navigation Inn stood next to Middlewich’s old Town Bridge. It was a ‘stack pub’, very much like the still extant Big Lock and Kings Lock - i.e. it was built on two levels, with the lower storey on the canal and the upper one opening onto Kinderton Street/Mill Lane.LikeThe Big Lock, The Navigation provided groceries and provisions to the people working the boats and it is an indication of the isolated lives, away from normal society, that the boat people led that it was worthwhile providing a service here, so close to the town centre. Locals at both The Navigation and Big Lock were catered for on the upper, street level bars.The King’s Lock operated slightly differently, with facilities for both boatees and local people at canal level and stabling etc. for horses on the lower level.From 1890 until 1896 The Navigation was run by Charles and Hannah Dean, great grandparents of my old schoolmate Andrew Craig. An advertisement of the time informs us that the pub was ‘greatly enlarged’ circa 1895.The pub was demolished around 1930 to make way for the rebuilding of Town Bridge.Thank you for reading Middlewich Memories throughout 2023.I’d like to join Ida and George in wishing everyone in Middlewich a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Dave RobertsMiddlewich Memories

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54Let’s talk legal...THE dangers of getting divorced before you reach a ﬁnancial settlement. If you decide to separate from your husband or wife, it isn’t uncommon to want to start divorce proceedings quickly so you can move on to the next chapter of your life, and so that you can achieve a ﬁnal and binding ﬁnancial settlement. However, if you talk to a divorce solicitor at Evolve Family Law, we will normally recommend that you don’t ﬁnalise your divorce until you have reached a ﬁnancial settlement and you have secured a ﬁnancial court order. This advice (and your decision not to ﬁnish the divorce until there is a ﬁnancial order) is best taken before any divorce proceedings are even started, because it may affect who starts the divorce proceedings, and how they are started. This advice doesn’t mean that you can’t apply for a divorce. Instead, you should delay applying for the ﬁnal order of divorce.Dangers of a divorce without a ﬁnancial settlement and ﬁnancial court order. Although you may think that the dangers of getting divorced without ﬁrst reaching a ﬁnancial settlement or securing a ﬁnancial court order are remote, they could create signiﬁcant difﬁculties for you.One risk is that your ex-spouse may pass away before you obtain a ﬁnancial court order. This could be a major problem for you if most of the family assets are owned in their sole name, or if they have signiﬁcant pensions, or if they are ﬁnancially supporting you. The risks are:1. If your ex-spouse left provision for you in a Will made during your marriage their gift is invalid because of the ﬁnal order of divorce2. If your ex-spouse died without making a Will (called intestacy) you will not inherit their estate under intestacy rules because you are no longer classed as their next of kin3. Whilst you may be able to bring a claim for ﬁnancial provision against your ex-spouse’s estate the application could be opposed by the beneﬁciaries in the Will or the next of kin under the intestacy rules. Your claim would also be lower because you are no longer classed as a widow or widower4. If your ex-spouse had a pension you will not be entitled to the widow or widower’s pensionObtaining a ﬁnancial court order. A ﬁnancial court order can be obtained by agreement once you have secured your conditional order of divorce. Evolve can help you negotiate a ﬁnancial settlement and apply for the ﬁnancial order. If there is an agreed ﬁnancial settlement there is normally no need to attend a court hearing to get the order. If an agreement cannot be reached a ﬁnancial application can be made. A family judge decides on what, in their view, is a fair ﬁnancial settlement. Obtaining the ﬁnancial court order before your divorce is ﬁnalised protects your interests.Evolve Family Law

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58AccountingBruce Marshall & Co 19Taylor & Co Accountants 10Aerials, Satellite, TV & InternetH&D Satellite & Aerial Services 51Bike MaintenanceBike Bench 22Buildings, Maintenance & DevelopmentA E Buckley 22AM Skip Hire 29D S Joinery 18Dawn Drives 45Europlas (PVCu) Trade Counter 39Ground Up Property Developments 51Munroe Rooﬁng 38Prestige Rooﬁng Cheshire 11Ryan Lewis Building & Maintenance 53Shakeshaft-Jones Limited 32Carpets & Flooring FitterMiddlewich Carpets & Flooring 14The Carpet Unit 55Unlimited Carpets & Flooring 2CleaningFarralls Dry Cleaners 6Community, Education, Classes & ClubsByley Primary School 47Christmas Fair 30Higher Farm Riding School 10Holmes Chapel Comprehensive 41Kumon Northwich Maths & English Study 25Middlewich Branch, RoyalBritish Legion 9, 51Middlewich High School 27PSA Testing 31Crafts, Gifts & RetailLowes Farm 33Plumley Garden Centre 35Sam Dale & Son 56Spark Lane Nurseries 6ElectriciansHamilton Electrical Services 45Upstream Electrical Services 22Estate Agents & PropertyHolly House Estate 9McCarthy Stone 17FloristThe Flower Shed 14Food & DrinkChimichangos 34Halton Farms The Milk Shack 28GardeningAJC Landscapes 45Andy Garden Maintenance 34Chartley Tree Services 53LawnHopper South Cheshire 53OJT Tree Services 49RSC 51Sandbach Mowers & Repairs 50Hair & BeautyANP Aesthetics 23Pure Restore Therapies 29Health & FitnessBack to Health 48Cheshire Acupuncture 32Pilates 25Samantha J Hatton 10Signature Health 34Jewellery DesignerJohn PassJewellers 60Kitchens, Bedrooms & BathroomsTotal Bathrooms Cheshire 25KW Kitchens 26M6 Bed Warehouse 37ROK Plumbing Supplies 14Legal & Financial ServicesBlain Boland & Co. 3Evolve Family Law 21JP Goldman 59The Happy Will Company 26Leisure & LessonsMiddlewich Town Council 5The Collin School for Dance 38LocksmithsLockforce Mid & South Cheshire 38Motoring, MOT & Vehicle SalesTNS Autos 28Townbridge Motors 13Opticians & Hearing Aids CATs Optician 48Holmes Chapel Hearing Centre 15Plumbing, Heating & Boiler ServicesStreamﬂow 32W-Heat 1PrintersNMC Design+Print 18Removal Services & Household ClearanceD.K Rubbish Removals 18Monster Junk 55StorageClive Farm 6Windows, Doors & ConservatoriesDistinctive Windows 7Holmes Chapel Windows & Rooﬂine 55All adverts are printed in good faith. Whilst all reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, the publishers also accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of statements and opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers, for any loss arising from non-publication of any advertisements for the contents of the advert the services provided by the advertisers or for any errors or omissions in either the editorials or the advertisement published.Ready referenceGo Local Middlewich is part of01477 518 252 • golocalmiddlewich.comfor advertising information www.archpublications.comOur Charity Partner 2023/24

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