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4Days Out & Meals Out reviews 8Let's talk legal... 12Middlewich memories 16The Social Collective 22-23Middlewich's Heritage 28All Men Can Sing 32Crafty Corner... 36Quick Reference 42Welcome & ContentsContact Go Local MiddlewichKaty O’Regankaty@archpublications.comDavid Crawforddavid@archpublications.comFor all enquires & bookingsCall or Whatsapp 01477 518 252Visit archpublications.comArch Publications Charity Partner, visit www.www.dscheshire.org.ukThis February, we’re delighted to introduce The Social Collective, a new regular feature designed to explore the everyday things that inuence how we live, connect and feel part of our communities.Throughout 2026, The Social Collective will gently shine a light on a range of topics that many of us encounter at dierent stages of life. From early learning and education, to staying socially connected, looking after our hearing and eyesight, and understanding how everyday habits and environments aect wellbeing, these articles are about awareness, support and shared experience, not lectures or medical advice.We’ll be covering themes such as social isolation, air quality, hearing and vision, mental wellbeing, movement and activity, and managing common health concerns. While these subjects may seem varied, they are linked by a simple idea: small, everyday factors can have a lasting impact on how we feel, stay engaged and enjoy life over time.At its heart, The Social Collective is about community, and that’s where Go Local Middlewich wants to play its part. In a world often dominated by the noise and pace of social media, this series oers a calmer, more thoughtful space to share information, reect and connect. By reaching people through print and trusted local channels, we hope to engage those who may feel overlooked or disconnected from online platforms, ensuring important conversations are accessible to everyone.We also want this series to be shaped by the community itself. If you have experience, insight or expertise in any of the topics we explore, we’d love to hear from you for a future feature. And if you’d like to sponsor The Social Collective, and support the continuation of meaningful, community-led content, please get in touch, we’d be happy to discuss opportunities.Together, let’s keep the conversation open, inclusive and rooted in the place we call home.Remember to tell our amazing local businesses, you found them in Go Local.

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8We were invited down to the brand new Havoc VR in Addlington, which opened in September 2025, and it instantly impressed us with how its a great go-to indoor activity for older kids, teens & adultsOur experience kicked o in their impressive free-roam VR arena, where up to 12 players can run around completely wire-free. The freedom to move, dodge, and play makes everything feel far more immersive than your usual at-home VR headset.In our 40-minute session, we jumped through a whole mix of games, each one fun, challenging, and surprisingly energetic. We battled zombies, painted oors, mined for diamonds, swiped gold coins, and even fed dinosaurs pizza. Despite wearing headsets, it felt like a genuinely shared experience, we were shouting, laughing, teaming up, and occasionally taunting each otherIt was honestly so nice to do an activity that both of my girls enjoyed. With a teenager and an 11-year-old, they don’t always like the same things, but they loved playing, whether it was competing against each other or teaming up to take on their mother in an all-out battle of painting the oor or playfully “shooting” each otherFair warning: by the end I was totally knackered… and the headset denitely left me with some spectacular hat hairInteractive Sports Gaming WallThis part was just as energetic, but in a completely dierent way. The sports wall oers a huge variety of ball-based and skill games, football, tic-tac-toe, Space Invaders, trivia, Viking Rush, air hockey, ball breaker, and honestly so many moreYou can play solo or in groups of two or four, so we all took turns swapping in and out. The trivia round got very competitive, and I Days Out & Meals Out reviewsJenny,Days Out and Meals Out Reviewsbecame obsessed with the matching pairs game. Watching the girls tackle challenge after challenge together was brilliant.Alongside the fun games, there’s also a training section with more sports-focused options like tennis and penalty shootouts. They even gave us tennis rackets, which made it feel even more real and added to the fun.You can book dierent lengths of time on the gaming wall, but with the amount of variety, you’d never run out of games even if you spent a full two hours in there!Food & Drink The café oers an impressively wide selection of food and drinks, including pizza, wings, paninis, nuggets, chips, milkshakes, slushies, hot drinks, and ice cream. There are plenty of tables and chairs for parents to relax at while the kids play, though it’s often just as fun to watch them explore their imaginative VR worlds in the headsets.Perfect for Birthdays, Teens & Team Nights OutHavoc VR is an ideal spot for a birthday party, especially for older kids who want something a bit more exciting than another trampoline park. It would also be a fantastic alternative night out for colleagues or friends who fancy something fun that’s not a pub.Overall, Havoc VR is energetic, hilarious, and full of variety. A brilliant day out that gets the whole family involved and o their phones. We’ll denitely be back!Top Info:• Open Wed - Fri 12pm - 9pm Sat - Sun 11am - 9pm• VR Arena - 40min sessions in VR• Up to 12 players at once• Interactive Sports Gaming Wall• Arcades & Party Area • www.havocvr.co.ukYou can nd more reviews at daysoutandmealsout.com, or Facebook & Instagram, search ‘Days Out and Meals Out’

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12When you split up, it’s hard to obtain the detailed information you need on whether you are likely to receive or pay spousal maintenance and who decides.Separating your nancial aairs and dividing your savings, pensions, and the equity in the family home is especially challenging when you are grappling with spousal income disparities and promotion prospects, and trying to understand child support and spousal maintenance.Calculating child support and spousal maintenance Confusingly, child support and spousal maintenance are determined by two dierent organisations, each using dierent calculation methods. Child support is determined by the Child Maintenance Service using a mathematical formula. The family court determines spousal maintenance when asked to make a nancial order. When deciding whether to make a spousal maintenance order, the court considers both spouses’ income and reasonable outgoings to determine whether spousal maintenance should be paid and, if so, the amount.Reaching an agreement on the nancial settlement and spousal maintenance Let’s talk legal... Who decides spousal maintenance? ByEvolve Family LawFamily lawyers recommend that separating couples reach a nancial agreement covering the family home, savings, pension, and ongoing nancial support, thereby avoiding the need for a Child Maintenance Service assessment or a nancial remedy application. Reaching a compromise can save you both time and money – provided that your ex-partner recognises that compromise involves them as well as you.There are several ways a family law solicitor can help you work out whether you will get or pay spousal maintenance and the nancial settlement. These include:1. Amicable divorce 2. Family mediation 3. Solicitor negotiation4. Round table meeting5. Agreement through collaborative lawFinancial court orders and spousal maintenance If you reach an agreement, it’s essential to ask the court to record your agreement in a nancial consent order. It’s particularly important to do so if spousal maintenance is an option because:1. Spousal maintenance can be time-limited or end on a specic event. The date and end event must be clear and enforceable.2. Spousal maintenance can go up or down. You may want to negotiate RPI payment rises as part of your court order to avoid variation applications.3. If you both earn similar salaries, you may want a clean break order so neither of you can claim further capital or spousal maintenance in future. At Evolve Family Law, we recognise just how hard it can be when you are coming to terms with the end of your marriage and the implications for yourself and your children. We aim to provide the information and specialist family law legal advice you need. With our support and guidance, you can obtain a divorce, reach an agreement on parenting arrangements, make a new Will, and resolve issues such as who will remain in the family home, whether spousal maintenance will be paid, and for how long.

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16This photo was sent to me a few years ago for inclusion in The Middlewich Diary. It’s stayed on le awaiting its day in the sun for the simple reason that, although we have the photo, the accompanying information has been lost over time. If you are the person who sent the photo and/or one of the people pictured, please get in touch via Middlewichdiary@aol.com so that we can do a follow-up.Similarly, if you have memories of what was once a unique local feature and, better still, can share other photos, please contact us.The Rockies have passed into folklore as a post-industrial playground for Middlewich children of all ages.They were a product of the town’s salt-making past, starting life as huge piles of cinders and clinker situated just o Cledford Lane between the Sandbach-MiddlewichmemoriesByDave RobertsNorthwich railway line and what had, by the 1960s, become a huge semi-derelict industrial area, once the home of the Middlewich Salt Co., the Electro Bleach Company and, in more recent years, Steventon’s pottery works (later Ideal Standard).It’s still an industrial area, of course, with the recently much expanded British Salt Works to the south.The Electro Bleach works alongside Cledford Lane, which ended up as Ideal Standard, is now home to a waste disposal facility belonging to Cheshire East Council.Immediately behind The Villa in Cledford Lane was a pumping station, presumably once supplying brine to the nearby salt and chemical factories.That’s where the cinders, ashes and clinker which made up The Rockies came from. Years of sun, rain and ice welded them all together to form huge boulders which, to children’s eyes, resembled the mountains of Colorado, as seen nightly in the TV western shows then so popular on TV.Many a round of caps was red as diminutive Middlewich cowboys fought to rescue Cledford from the pesky redskins.The exact time the Rockies bit the dust is not clear.Received local wisdom is that British Salt crushed them in 1969 to make a foundation for the new access road from Cledford Lane to their new salt plant, which replaced all the other salt works in Middlewich.Is this true, or did they survive for a few more years? If you know, please get in touch.And what of that other childhood attraction, The Dam, on the other side of the railway?More on that in future editions.

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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. 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What helps counter this isn’t large-scale solutions, but consistency and inclusion. Local groups, community spaces, volunteering opportunities and informal social settings all provide ways for people to reconnect at their own pace. Often, it’s not about doing more, it’s about feeling noticed, included and valued.Strong communities don’t eliminate isolation entirely, but they make it easier to spot and easier to address. And they work best when they’re supported by good health, clear communication and compassionate care.When Hearing Loss Leads to WithdrawalOne of the most overlooked contributors to social isolation is hearing loss. Changes in hearing often happen gradually, making them easy to dismiss or adapt to without realising the wider impact. But when conversations become harder to follow, especially in group settings, people can begin to withdraw.Missing parts of conversations, struggling to keep up, or feeling embarrassed about asking others to repeat themselves can lead people to speak less or avoid social situations altogether. Over time, this can aect condence, relationships and emotional wellbeing.Hearing loss doesn’t just aect the ears, it aects participation. When communication becomes eortful, social interaction can feel exhausting rather than enjoyable, and isolation can quietly take hold.A common and often underestimated cause of hearing diculty is ear wax build-up. While completely natural, excess ear wax can cause mued hearing, discomfort and a sense of blockage. Professional ear wax removal can be a simple but eective step in restoring clearer hearing and improving day-to-day communication. Local services such as Cheshire Ears provide safe, professional ear wax removal, helping to remove a practical barrier that may be contributing to social withdrawal.Beyond ear wax, regular hearing tests are another important tool in maintaining connection. Because hearing changes happen slowly, many people don’t realise how much they’re missing. Hearing tests, such as those available through Amplify Hearing at CATS Opticians, can identify changes early, oer reassurance, and guide people towards appropriate support where needed. Early intervention can make a meaningful dierence, not only to hearing, but to condence and quality of life.Addressing hearing loss isn’t about xing a problem; it’s about protecting connection. Clearer hearing allows people to stay engaged, maintain relationships and continue taking part in the conversations that give life meaning.Connection is one of the simplest human needs, and yet one of the easiest to lose. It’s found in everyday conversations, shared routines and the reassurance of knowing someone is there. But for many people, particularly as life circumstances change, staying connected can quietly become more dicult. Social isolation rarely arrives suddenly; it tends to build over time, shaped by health, mobility, communication challenges and changing social networks.In this edition of The Social Collective, we explore social isolation through three closely connected perspectives: the role of community, the impact of hearing loss, and the importance of carers supporting older people in their own homes. Individually, each plays a part in wellbeing. Together, they highlight how connection can be protected, and how easily it can be lost if small barriers are left unaddressedThe Social CollectiveExploring the relationships that shape local living.Community: The First Line of ConnectionCommunity is often felt most strongly in the smallest moments, a familiar face, a shared greeting, a place where you feel welcome. Towns and villages thrive on these everyday interactions, yet even in close-knit areas, social isolation can aect people of all ages.Isolation doesn’t always mean being physically alone. It can follow bereavement, retirement, illness, reduced mobility or becoming a carer. It can aect people who are new to an area or those whose condence has gradually faded. Over time, social circles can shrink, routines can narrow, and connection can begin to feel harder to access.22

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Carers: A Quiet Lifeline at HomeFor many older people, remaining in their own home is deeply important. Home represents familiarity, independence and identity. However, living at home can also increase the risk of social isolation, particularly when mobility, health or condence change.Carers who support older people in their own homes play a vital role in preventing isolation. While practical support such as personal care, meal preparation and household tasks is essential, the emotional and social value of regular care visits cannot be overstated.For some individuals, carers are the people they interact with most often. A familiar face, regular conversation and shared moments provide routine, reassurance and a sense of connection. These interactions help people feel seen and supported, reducing loneliness and maintaining emotional wellbeing.Carers also help older people remain connected to the wider world. They may encourage hobbies, support attendance at appointments or social activities, or help someone stay in touch with friends and family. Even small actions, assisting with a phone call, a short walk or a familiar routine, can help prevent isolation from becoming ingrained.Importantly, carers are often the rst to notice changes. They may spot when someone is becoming quieter, withdrawing or losing interest in things they once enjoyed. By recognising these signs early, carers can help families and support networks respond before isolation has a deeper impact.Supporting older people at home isn’t just about care, it’s about preserving dignity, independence and connection. It allows people to remain part of their communities, surrounded by the places and routines that give their lives meaning.As we step into 2026, we hope this rst edition inspires you to look after your wellbeing, to stay connected, and to keep supporting the places and people who bring our communities to life. Whether you’re choosing something lighter, meeting friends for a chat, or simply taking a moment to reect on new habits, we wish you a year lled with good health, meaningful conversations, and the kind of togetherness that makes our villages and towns feel like home. Here’s to a happy, social 2026.Connection Is Everyone’s ResponsibilityWhat links community, hearing health and home care is the understanding that social isolation is rarely caused by one factor alone. It is shaped by practical barriers, health changes and the availability of support. Addressing it eectively requires awareness, compassion and collaboration.Small actions can make a signicant dierence. Being patient in conversation, creating inclusive spaces, encouraging people to seek support and checking in on neighbours all help build communities where connection is easier to maintain.Social isolation is not always visible, but its impact is real. By paying attention to the quieter signs, missed conversations, withdrawn behaviour, shrinking routines, we can begin to respond with empathy rather than assumption.Join the ConversationThe Social Collective is about opening up conversations around the issues that shape how we live, age and connect. These topics are complex, personal and deeply rooted in lived experience, and that’s why your voice matters.If you have experience, insight or advice related to any of the topics we cover in our Social Collective series, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback and perspectives help ensure this feature reects the real needs and realities of our communities.Please get in touch by emailing katy@archpublications.com.And if you would like to sponsor this feature and support the continuation of thoughtful, community-focused content across our publications, please let us know, we’d be delighted to discuss opportunities with you.23

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28‘Happy New Year’? Certainly. For Go Local magazine it’s actually something more like… ‘Happy Approaching-20-Years’. And, of course, that applies to ‘Middlewich’s Heritage’ too. A special anniversary deserves special treatment.Speaking of years, ours might be an old town (not might. Denitely is, Middlewich has under its belt at least a couple of thousand years of local settlement!). Yet there is always something new to discover, or muse over, or think dierently about. So in 2026, let’s take a refreshed look at what we have, and possibly don’t really notice - ‘history on the ground’, with quirks.Of course we know of the main xtures… Those ‘rotten Romans’ saw potential in the district, stayed, changed things and seriously helped put our ‘salt city’ on early maps. Of course we know medieval Normans charged in and, again, changed things – giving us a longstanding aristocracy. And of course Middlewich’s HeritageHistory article byJulie Elizabeth Smalleywe know Canals were King. Out walking (and, importantly, re-visualising) today, in which areas did everyday activities once happen? Can we retrace the steps of historical gures? Particular spots were signicant for what took place - but where?Not captivated by ancient origins? Prefer something more relatable? A glimpse back to this same town a precise 100 years ago can unexpectedly satisfy. Even then a major theme was… house-building. Middlewich was expanding. In 1924/5 Nantwich Road gained 22 new homes courtesy of local rm Birchall’s whilst Earl Bros did the same on and around King Street. The building boom carried on well into 1927. Then, Birchall’s presented innovative plans for a further 28 new homes o Nantwich Road – constructed this time in the form of a crescent. The development and surroundings was to have its own unique identity…Newtonia. Recognise the scheme today?Modernity was calling Middlewich’s name a century ago - only partly though. The rst electricity cables had just started to be laid out. The council decided to have 33 lamps lit this way, but just on main roads. Other lanes retained gas street lighting. Likewise, many domestic customers bravely opted for this strange novelty…but only connected downstairs. Bedrooms, apparently, kept their old-fashioned gas lamps. Ahead to the future, but not letting the past go completely!A foot in both worlds is useful. Fittingly, the month of January was dedicated to double-faced Roman god Janus. Able to look both backwards and forwards, he represented doorways, and portals. Whilst 20 years is fantastic for the magazine, and congratulations to owners past and present, it’s not a long time at all in this town’s super-loaded backstory.Ancient Roman coin showing Jupiter on horses and god Janus, 225-214 BC

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