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What a jam packed issue! Interesting articles, some
brand new advertisers with a variety of things on
offer as well as just a hint of romance here and there!
Oh yes, and competitions!
If you are a Macc TownMacc TownMacc TownMacc Town fan, don’t miss the feature
on Page 7 …. not only is it a good read, but you can
win a genuine piece of MTFC memorabilia! We are
very happy to have teamed up (no pun intended!!)
with Good Times Creations and the Club to bring
you an article within each issue and other goodies to
win in the months ahead.
You can win some Weight Watchers goodies on
Page 18 and our regular Cash Prize competition is
on Page 36.
Now then, despite what some would have us believe,
there are some great things being done in our town
for our town … We include in particular this month
BarnabyBarnabyBarnabyBarnaby which is being heralded on Page 18 and the
Youth ClubYouth ClubYouth ClubYouth Club, opening soon (see opposite). Please
support them - they’re all volunteers - it’s a great
initiative for our young people which will have a
knock-on effect on the town as a whole. If they’ve
got things to do, they don’t hang around! Being the
mother of a Dung Beatle, I know this …..!!
And if you care about Macclesfield and its future,
please read the information supplied by the WakeWakeWakeWake
Up MaccUp MaccUp MaccUp Macc group on pages 5 and 6. Whether you
agree with the proposed plans or not, if you’ve not
looked at them at all, you can’t complain if you don’t
like the result! And this is the last chance to register
your opinion - do it before 22nd February.
Please use the businesses in the magazine and tellthem where you saw their details. Feel the love on
February 14th (which coincidentally occurs around
the start of the Chinese Year of the Snake … hmm!)
and be nice to your Dad.
Each letter in this puzzle isrepresented by a numberbetween 1 and 26. Thecodes for three letters areshown. As you find theletters enter them in the boxbelow.
CODEWORD
The final plans are now in for the huge retail development in Macclesfield towncentre. The plan puts both existing town centre businesses and our uniqueheritage at risk, and make no economic sense at a time when national chains areclosing stores all over the country.
The developers have changed the design of the buildings slightly as a result ofpublic pressure, but the scale and footprint remain the same as in the versionpublicised during 2012. The plans involve:
Building on popular town centre car parks and destroying trees and greenspace, rather than using existing buildings and derelict land.
Creating a new, separate shopping street aimed at national retailers, plus afive-storey department store at the furthest point from the current towncentre.
Building a large multi-storey car park that would dominate the historic ParkGreen Conservation Area, the old Registry Office, the Silk Museum, and theskyline.
The development would turn Macclesfield into a building site for years, with noise,dust, heavy construction traffic and road closures making the town an unpleasantplace to be and harming trade.
To find out more and see what you can do to have yoursay, see next page.
Why is the Wilson Bowden scheme wrong for Macclesfield?
It can only result in more empty shops, because it doesn’t take account of the fact thatfewer people are shopping in town centres, preferring to shop online or at large out oftown malls. This means few national retailers are setting up new stores in small towns.
It moves activity and car parking away from the top of the town and puts existingbusinesses at risk.
It provides for only five new houses, when Cheshire East say we will need 3,500 and arelooking to build on green belt land.
People will not visit Macclesfield to go to stores found in every other town. They willcome only if the town offers something unique.
The scale, mass and design are not in keeping with Macclesfield’s historic andarchitectural heritage. Instead, the proposed buildings are typical of those seen in failingclone towns across the UK.
ACT NOW. Consultation period ends 22 February.If you don’t want these plans to go ahead, you need to object. But please note that opinionis not enough. To carry any weight, your objection must show why the plans do not complywith planning policies. Our website at wakeupmacc.org.uk gives more information plustemplate objections you can adapt for your own use. If you don’t have internet access, youcan call us on 07400 816272. Individual letters have the most impact, but if you don’t havetime to write in full, you can use the slip below. If you have already sent in a slip from aprevious flyer, please do take the time now to send in a more detailed objection.
To submit your comments you can use the comment facility in the planning section ofwww.cheshireeast.gov.uk or post or hand in your objection to the Chief Planning Officer,Cheshire East , Town Hall, Macclesfield SK10 1DP.—————————————————————————————————————————
Planning Applications 12/1212M & 12/1213M - I wish to object to the Macclesfield towncentre redevelopment proposals. These proposals are not in the economic, social or environ-mental best interests of the town and as such are in direct contravention of the NationalPlanning Policy Framework. In addition, the proposals conflict directly with a number ofpoints in the Macclesfield local plan as adopted by Cheshire East. This states that we mustprotect residential and conservation areas (2.3)(BE3)(BE4), improve despoiled areas (2.3),ensure a high quality of urban design reflecting the character/scale of the town centre (BE1)(BE2), give access to the natural environment (NE18), create good connections between anynew development and the traditional town centre (MTC16), and encourage more towncentre housing (MT19). The current proposals do none of these things.
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As we write this feature on our local footballAs we write this feature on our local football club, the team and supporters are preparingclub, the team and supporters are preparing for one of the greatest days in the Club’sfor one of the greatest days in the Club’s history...The F.A. Cup 4th Round fixture at thehistory...The F.A. Cup 4th Round fixture at the Moss Rose Stadium, where the Silkmen hostMoss Rose Stadium, where the Silkmen host the Premiership side from down the road,the Premiership side from down the road, Wigan Athletic.It seems only right to us that we should findIt seems only right to us that we should find space in our publication to keep locals up tospace in our publication to keep locals up to date with our home town team, so we willdate with our home town team, so we will start our serialisation with a brief history ofstart our serialisation with a brief history of the club up to the end of the 1960s.We also have a great prize for one luckyWe also have a great prize for one lucky reader to win this month!Macclesfield Town F.C. were founded in 1874and, up until 1940 were known as, variously,Macclesfield Football and Athletic Club,Hallifield F.C. and Macclesfield F.C. After theSecond World War, they took on the name thatthey have kept to this very day and playedtheir football in the Cheshire County Leaguefrom the 1946-47 season. Their debut gamewas a 2-0 defeat to Buxton and, apart from aCheshire League Challenge Cup win in 1948,they were largely unsuccessful until the yearsbetween 1951 and 1954, when they wereto win four trophies, including the CheshireLeague title in 1953.The 1960s were to prove far more fruitful andthey were to win three more Cheshire Leaguetitles in a nine year period where they neverfinished lower than 5th position. I t was alsothe decade that saw The Silkmen reach theF.A.Cup third round for the first time in theirhistory, in 1960, only to lose 7-2 to Southport.More memorably, was the Third Round tie in1968 when Macc were drawn away to Fulham.Many locals who made the journey down toCraven Cottage are still incensed to this dayby the injustice of the refereeing decisionsthat resulted in a 4-2 defeat, and many believethat result could easily be reversed had it notbeen for those dubious calls.1968 was to be a memorable year for theclub as they were founder Members of theNorthern Premier League. Further success wasjust around the corner!Next time...Silkmen in The Seventies!
The Journey ofThe Silkmen!
Local People Macclesfield and MacclesfieldLocal People Macclesfield and Macclesfield Town F.C. are offering the chance for oneTown F.C. are offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a great prize... a mountedlucky reader to win a great prize... a mounted “Silkmen Legends” print!Local company, Good Times Creations(www.goodtimescreations.co.uk), werecommissioned by the club to produce a seriesof Small Cards depicting twelve of the clubs’favourite players, as voted for by the fans.These exquisite caricatures, available onlyfrom the club (www.mtfcdirect.co.uk),come as boxed or mounted prints, ready topop into a frame.To win this splendid piece of SilkmenMemorabilia, just answer the followingquestion and email your answer to us at:[email protected] post to the address on page 3.Please head with: Silkmen CompetitionThe winner will be announced in the nextissue of Local People Macclesfield.Q: Who captained the luckless side that lostto Fulham in the F.A.Cup in 1968?
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Trying to achieve all thatyou want in the coming yearmay feel like an impossibletask and it can lead tofeeling totally de-motivated.Motivation is key to ourcreativity, productivity andhappiness. When we aremotivated we feel like wecan take on any challenge,meet any deadline and workthrough any problem toachieve our goal, whetherthat’s personal satisfactionor public recognition for ajob well done. But once de-motivation sets in, then eventhe smallest task can seeminsurmountable.Set small goalsIf you’ve given yourself a biggoal this year, such as losinga large amount of weightor changing jobs, break itinto small, short term goals.Give yourself weekly targets– losing 5lbs or re-writing yourCV - and then congratulateyourself on achieving them. Bydoing this you are building uppositive ‘credits’ in your mind,keeping you going for thefollowing week.Be inspiredRichard Branson has had afew business failures whichhe’s written about in hisautobiographies. But theseset-backs didn’t stop him - he
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and why you want to achievethem will help keep youmotivated and on track, too.Reward yourselfFor every achievement,however big or small, rewardyourself - you deserve it.Reject negativethoughtsHow many times do you findyourself saying ‘I can’t do it’,‘it won’t happen’, or ‘it’s toohard’? Negative thoughtscan really bring you down, sogive yourself a buzz word ormantra to repeat immediatelywhen a negative thought popsinto your head. ‘I’m doing it.’Look at the positiveStarting to exercise, cuttingdown on unhealthy food,changing jobs, starting yourown business. None of theseare easy. Accept that there willbe set-backs and bad days orbad weeks. But keep lookingat the positives - what did youmanage to achieve this week,or how are you going to dobetter next week?So plan ahead, have lots ofsmall goals to help you reachyour big goal, accept there willbe set-backs and look at howother people have done whatyou would like to do. And keepgoing - you’re doing great!
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Tablets are wonderful things,but they can be pricey: while£400 isn’t much compared tothe price of a high-end laptop,it’s still £400. But you don’tneed to spend that much tofind a perfectly good tablet: infact, there are good ones foras little as £99.The £99 tablet is Amazon’sKindle Fire, which droppedfrom £129 to £99 in November(if it’s gone back up again,don’t worry - you can be surethe price will fall again verysoon). While it isn’t exactlystate of the art it’s still aperfectly decent tablet forwatching videos, playing AngryBirds, using Facebook andso on.If you fancy something a littlemore powerful but not muchmore expensive, Amazon’sKindle Fire HD is very goodtoo. It boasts a much betterscreen, which is superb forvideo, and comes with morestorage, faster Wi-Fi wirelessnetworking and a fasterprocessor. Prices start at just£159 for the 16GB model.Before you spend £159,though, check out Google’soffering, the Nexus 7. Likethe Kindle Fire it’s just £159for the 16GB model, and as
it’s Google’s own device it’s aproper Android tablet withoutthe customisation that somemanufacturers add to theoperating system. Once againit’s a seven-inch device with apowerful processor, integratedWi-Fi wireless networking andgood battery life.There are two other £159tablets to consider: the KoboArc and the Nook HD. Theformer comes from Kobo,Amazon’s main rival in the e-reading sector, and it’s aimedprimarily at e-book readerswho fancy the odd video, songor bit of web browsing, whilethe latter is by US booksellinggiant Barnes & Noble andhopes to carve a niche offeringelectronic magazines as wellas apps. Technically speakingthey’re very good - theNook HD in particular has awonderful screen, is very lightand easy to use - but tabletsrise and fall on the strengthof their content libraries andAmazon has the edge in thatdepartment. If you want atablet that has lots of stuff tochoose from and which is veryeasy to use, the Kindle FireHD will look very attractive; ifyou’re more techy and wantsomething you can fiddle withtoo, Google’s Nexus is more
likely to appeal.You can’t mention tabletswithout mentioning Apple,and while Apple also has acheap tablet we’re talkingcheap in Apple terms: the iPadmini starts at £269, whichis significantly more thanother seven-ish-inch tablets- although it’s a good bit lessthan a full-sized iPad. Appleclaims it’s “every inch an iPad”,and that’s a fair claim: it’sessentially an iPad 2 crammedinto a smaller case, so itruns existing iPad apps quitehappily. It has more availabletablet apps than any othersmall tablet, it has a slightlybigger screen - it’s 7.9 inchesrather than the rivals’ 7 inches,which doesn’t sound much butmakes a big difference whenyou’re using it - and to oureyes it’s much better-lookingand better-engineered thanany rival.Is the iPad mini worth theextra cash? If you want apremium tablet, you’re usingother Apple products or you’vealready amassed a stack ofiOS apps then yes. If not, youmay well find that a smallerrival will be just as much funfor considerably less cash.
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Thanks, Dennis!(see Dec/Jan issue, page 46)
February is the time of year tothink about perfect potatoesand smashing spuds somake sure you buy someseed potatoes and havethem ready for planting.Home grown potatoes arean incredibly good valuecrop and you’ll soon find thatthe so-called humble spudis actually a very tasty andextremely versatile vegetable.
If you don’t have muchspare space in your garden,a patio or balcony will doas a 45cm (18in) diameterpot can produce a usefulcrop of spuds, just from asingle tuber. Make sure thecontainer is well suppliedwith drainage holes (add alayer of ‘crocks’ if necessary),fill it about two thirds full ofcompost, pop a tuber in thecentre and add a furthercouple of inches of compost.As the foliage appears, addmore compost to cover it overand repeat until no more canbe added. Keep the containerwell watered, then sit backand wait. Use a biggercontainer, such as one ofthe Stewart Smithy pots and
you can plant three tubershowever don’t be temptedto overload your pot with toomany tubers or you’ll end upwith much less impressiveresults.Most potatoes produce aslightly earlier and somewhatheavier crop if the seedpotatoes are allowed to ‘chit’or produce small but sturdysprouts before planting.Stand the tubers widest enduppermost in a seed trayor old egg carton and placethese in a cool but frost freespot with plenty of naturallight. After a few weeks thesprouts will be about 1cm tall,perfect for planting. Buy yourseed potato tubers this monthand you’ll have time to chitthem before planting.The so-called humblespud is actually a verytasty and extremelyversatile vegetable
What to Grow:Different potatoes havedifferent issues in thekitchen and whilst I have myfavourite, the new potatocalled ‘Charlotte’, I do grow
others for their differentcooking qualities:Steamed potatoes aredelicious, especiallyif cooked the day youlift them. Try Vanessa,Dunluce, Edzell Blue andLady Christl for some of thetastiest steamers.Just the thought of newpotatoes dripping in chivesand butter is wonderful;again these are best whenfreshly harvested. Try LadyChristl, Charlotte, Juliette,Casa Blanca, Nadine andNicola.If you adore mashed potatothen try Dunluce, Valour,Maris Bard, Lady Balfourand King Edward.If you love your potatoes intheir jackets, then try Cara,Lady Balfour, Picasso,Kestrel, King Edward,Desiree and Valor.For great roast potatoestry Kestrel, Maris Piper,Desiree, Lady Balfour,Vivaldi and Edzel Blue.For the best chips, useKestrel, King Edward, MarisPeer, Accord, Rooster andEdzel Blue.
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Potatoes are divided into‘earlies’ (first to be harvested)and ‘main crop’, generallylarger tubers, harvested later.Try ‘earlies’ if you have anewly created vegetable plot,especially if the soil has notbeen cultivated for severalyears. ‘Earlies’ will be in theground for less time thanmain crops and are less likelyto suffer from wire-wormattack. These small, slimgingery coloured larvae arethe young stage of the clickbeetle and cause infuriatingtunnelling in the tubers’ flesh.If garden space is an issue,‘earlies’ are useful as theytakes less space and arein the ground for a shorterperiod, giving you theopportunity to grow anotherfast-maturing crop such aslettuce or salad leaves afterthe potatoes have been lifted.
No crop is without its shareof problems and potatoblight is the most infamouspotato disease. The fungusresponsible is sometimeshard to beat, especially inwarm, damp years. It has thepotential to kill off the growingplants and may even infectthe tubers. Generally, ‘earlies’suffer less with blight andyou can also select varietieswhich show resistance tothe infection such as Valor,Lady Balfour, Coleen andespecially Sarpo Mira andSarpo Axona.Slugs can also be a realmenace, tunnelling into thetubers’ flesh and sometimeseven hollowing them outcompletely. Try growingCara, Desiree and Sante.‘Earlies’ are likely to sufferless damage as they are notin the soil for so long. The
biological control nematodeNemaslug works under thesoil surface, has a brillianteffect and poses no threat towildlife.
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Macclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage CentreMacclesfield Heritage Centre
Roe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UTRoe Street, SK11 6UT
FEBRUARY HALF TERMFEBRUARY HALF TERMFEBRUARY HALF TERMFEBRUARY HALF TERM
CRAFT AND ART WORKSHOPSCRAFT AND ART WORKSHOPSCRAFT AND ART WORKSHOPSCRAFT AND ART WORKSHOPS
Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd February
‘Recycling Workshop’‘Recycling Workshop’‘Recycling Workshop’‘Recycling Workshop’
Creating a variety of items from recy-
cled plastic bags, wire, plastic bottles
and much more. Make an animal
from your old cereal box, a vase from
a drinking bottle and much more!
10am - 12noon
£6 per child
Suitable for ages 6 - 11
Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd FebruaryThursday 21st & Friday 22nd February
Teenage Art WorkshopTeenage Art WorkshopTeenage Art WorkshopTeenage Art Workshop
‘Material Workshop’‘Material Workshop’‘Material Workshop’‘Material Workshop’
Making Bags and Belts from recycled
material. Drawing on fashion design
and using objects in the Museum for
inspiration.
12.30pm - 3.30pm
£6 per student
Suitable for ages 12 - 16
Booking is essential for both the Craft
Club and Art Workshop.
Call 01625 612045 for booking and
more information.
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Park LanePark LanePark LanePark Lane
Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJMacclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJMacclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJMacclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJ
What’s going on in our community …….
For the few of you who will receiveFor the few of you who will receiveFor the few of you who will receiveFor the few of you who will receive
this before the evening of 2ndthis before the evening of 2ndthis before the evening of 2ndthis before the evening of 2nd
February, there will be a concert atFebruary, there will be a concert atFebruary, there will be a concert atFebruary, there will be a concert at
Macc Methodist Church to celebrateMacc Methodist Church to celebrateMacc Methodist Church to celebrateMacc Methodist Church to celebrate
the 80th birthday of Mr Keiththe 80th birthday of Mr Keiththe 80th birthday of Mr Keiththe 80th birthday of Mr Keith
Yearsley MBE, featuring a selectionYearsley MBE, featuring a selectionYearsley MBE, featuring a selectionYearsley MBE, featuring a selection
of his favourite music, includingof his favourite music, includingof his favourite music, includingof his favourite music, including
Puccinni! For more info, telephonePuccinni! For more info, telephonePuccinni! For more info, telephonePuccinni! For more info, telephone
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Macclesfield Rotary ClubMacclesfield Rotary ClubMacclesfield Rotary ClubMacclesfield Rotary Club
Invites you all to an excitingInvites you all to an excitingInvites you all to an excitingInvites you all to an exciting
‘RACENITE’‘RACENITE’‘RACENITE’‘RACENITE’Friday 15th MarchFriday 15th MarchFriday 15th MarchFriday 15th March
at 7.30 pm Tickets £10at 7.30 pm Tickets £10at 7.30 pm Tickets £10at 7.30 pm Tickets £10
at Macclesfield Golf Club SK11 7EAat Macclesfield Golf Club SK11 7EAat Macclesfield Golf Club SK11 7EAat Macclesfield Golf Club SK11 7EA
Hot Pot Supper includedHot Pot Supper includedHot Pot Supper includedHot Pot Supper included
All proceeds to Rotary CharitiesAll proceeds to Rotary CharitiesAll proceeds to Rotary CharitiesAll proceeds to Rotary Charities
Ticket Hotline 07949 438434Ticket Hotline 07949 438434Ticket Hotline 07949 438434Ticket Hotline 07949 438434
or email [email protected] email [email protected] email [email protected] email [email protected]
Marburae GalleryMarburae GalleryMarburae GalleryMarburae Gallery
Athey Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QU
are presenting their
largest exhibition yet with over 130
striking photographs.
FOCUSFOCUSFOCUSFOCUSis a combined showing from 14
highly established photographers
from around the globe as well as
local fresh talent fromMacclesfield
College 2nd year photography
students, who will also be
showcasing their talents.
Open Evening on 7th FebruaryOpen Evening on 7th FebruaryOpen Evening on 7th FebruaryOpen Evening on 7th February
from 7from 7from 7from 7 ---- 9.30pm9.30pm9.30pm9.30pm
Exhibition open from 8th FebruaryExhibition open from 8th FebruaryExhibition open from 8th FebruaryExhibition open from 8th February
to 9th March, 9to 9th March, 9to 9th March, 9to 9th March, 9 ---- 4pm except4pm except4pm except4pm except
Sunday. Free admission.Sunday. Free admission.Sunday. Free admission.Sunday. Free admission.
More information from
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MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIRMIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIRMIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIRMIND BODY & SPIRIT FAIR
February 9th and 10thFebruary 9th and 10thFebruary 9th and 10thFebruary 9th and 10thStockport Masonic GuildhallStockport Masonic GuildhallStockport Masonic GuildhallStockport Masonic Guildhall
169 Wellington Road South169 Wellington Road South169 Wellington Road South169 Wellington Road South
Stockport SK1 3UAStockport SK1 3UAStockport SK1 3UAStockport SK1 3UA
9.45am9.45am9.45am9.45am ---- 5pm5pm5pm5pmwww.rosemarydouglas.comwww.rosemarydouglas.comwww.rosemarydouglas.comwww.rosemarydouglas.com
LINE DANCING CLASSLINE DANCING CLASSLINE DANCING CLASSLINE DANCING CLASSMonday evenings - 7.30 – 9.30pm
St Paul’s Church, Macclesfield
Your first visit is free so why not call in
and see what it is all about.
We do Cha Cha, Samba, Rhumba,
Waltz, Night Club 2-step …
We do not do “Ye Hah .. Slap your Thighs”!
This is a misconception!
You don’t need a partner,
all you need is to be fit;
all ages and genders can do it!
Telephone Lynda on 01260 274392
for more information.
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Saturday 16th February @ 7pmSaturday 16th February @ 7pmSaturday 16th February @ 7pmSaturday 16th February @ 7pm
Salvation Army Headquarters,Salvation Army Headquarters,Salvation Army Headquarters,Salvation Army Headquarters,
Roe St, Macclesfield SK11 6XDRoe St, Macclesfield SK11 6XDRoe St, Macclesfield SK11 6XDRoe St, Macclesfield SK11 6XD
A CONCERT BY THE SALVATION ARMYA CONCERT BY THE SALVATION ARMYA CONCERT BY THE SALVATION ARMYA CONCERT BY THE SALVATION ARMY
DIVISIONAL YOUTH CHORUSDIVISIONAL YOUTH CHORUSDIVISIONAL YOUTH CHORUSDIVISIONAL YOUTH CHORUS
Tickets £5 from SA or pay on the door.Tickets £5 from SA or pay on the door.Tickets £5 from SA or pay on the door.Tickets £5 from SA or pay on the door.
Enquiries to 01625 429903Enquiries to 01625 429903Enquiries to 01625 429903Enquiries to 01625 429903
Are you, or do you know of someone whoAre you, or do you know of someone whoAre you, or do you know of someone whoAre you, or do you know of someone who
is, struggling with debt at the moment?is, struggling with debt at the moment?is, struggling with debt at the moment?is, struggling with debt at the moment?
CAP (Christians against Poverty)CAP (Christians against Poverty)CAP (Christians against Poverty)CAP (Christians against Poverty)is a well respected and award winning debt
counselling charity.They have a growing network of centres
throughout the UK and the Macclesfield centre
has just celebrated its first birthday!
CAP’s unique and non-judgemental approach
means you are supported all the way as you take
each step out of debt and towards freedom.
Although they have a Christian ethos, they help
anyone regardless of their religious beliefs and
aims to ensure that nobody receives less favour-
able treatment on the grounds of race, national-
ity, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual
orientation or disability.
The service is completely free, with an optional
donation if you would like to help others to
receive the same treatment. This is entirely
voluntary. CAP has a great reputation within the
finance industry and companies are happy to
work with them. Whatever stage your debt is at,
or however much assistance you need to move
on, they will help you .
If you would like to see how CAP could helpIf you would like to see how CAP could helpIf you would like to see how CAP could helpIf you would like to see how CAP could help
you, ring their New Client Enquiry line onyou, ring their New Client Enquiry line onyou, ring their New Client Enquiry line onyou, ring their New Client Enquiry line on
0800 328 0006 or take a look at their web-0800 328 0006 or take a look at their web-0800 328 0006 or take a look at their web-0800 328 0006 or take a look at their web-
sitesitesitesite www.capuk.orgwww.capuk.orgwww.capuk.orgwww.capuk.org.... You will then be
referred on to the local branch if they think
they can help.
MacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfieldMacclesfield
Conservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubConservative & Social ClubWest Bank Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BT
Sunday 10th FebruarySunday 10th FebruarySunday 10th FebruarySunday 10th February
Car Boot SaleCar Boot SaleCar Boot SaleCar Boot Sale12noon to 3pm Refreshments etc
Book a pitch, ring 01625 422150
*******Macclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’sMacclesfield Historical Society’s
next meeting will be on
Friday 8th February at 7.45pm
at Macclesfield Library featuring a
Talk by Roger Bowling on
“Macclesfield Coal Mines”
Visitors are welcome for £3 which
includes refreshments.
Sec Janice Reading 01625 424 045
for further information.
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Macclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’sMacclesfield Field Club’snext meeting will be on
Monday 25th February at 7.30pm
at the Salvation Army Hall, Roe St
featuring a talk about
Rudyard Lake by Ray Perry.
Visitors are welcome for £2 which in-
cludes refreshments.
Chairman John Langdill
01625 420 364 for further information.
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RSPB MacclesfieldRSPB MacclesfieldRSPB MacclesfieldRSPB Macclesfield
Local Group Indoor MeetingsLocal Group Indoor MeetingsLocal Group Indoor MeetingsLocal Group Indoor Meetings
Tuesday 12th February at 7.45pmTuesday 12th February at 7.45pmTuesday 12th February at 7.45pmTuesday 12th February at 7.45pm
‘Inspired by birds’‘Inspired by birds’‘Inspired by birds’‘Inspired by birds’ - talk by
TomMcKinney plus ‘Bring & Buy’ in aid of
group funds.
Tuesday 12th March at 7.45pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45pmTuesday 12th March at 7.45pm
Talk “From the Kent coast to the YorkshireTalk “From the Kent coast to the YorkshireTalk “From the Kent coast to the YorkshireTalk “From the Kent coast to the Yorkshire
Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB”Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB”Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB”Dales via Africa: A life with the RSPB” by
Peter Robertson
All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!
Senior Citizens Hall, Duke St Car Park
SK11 6UR. More details
www.macclesfieldrspb.org.ukwww.macclesfieldrspb.org.ukwww.macclesfieldrspb.org.ukwww.macclesfieldrspb.org.uk
Macc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradeMacc Guild & Chamber TradePlease ring Local People officePlease ring Local People officePlease ring Local People officePlease ring Local People office
to confirm date of February’s meeting.to confirm date of February’s meeting.to confirm date of February’s meeting.to confirm date of February’s meeting.
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Macc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyMacc Civic SocietyPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for detailsPlease ring 01625 424101 for details
of next meetingof next meetingof next meetingof next meeting
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Macclesfield GroupMacclesfield GroupMacclesfield GroupMacclesfield Group
Family History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of CheshireFamily History Society of Cheshire
27th February27th February27th February27th February
“Rainow Image Library“Rainow Image Library“Rainow Image Library“Rainow Image Library ----
the continuing story”the continuing story”the continuing story”the continuing story”
More details from Dennis Whyte
01625 617557
www.fhsc.org.ukwww.fhsc.org.ukwww.fhsc.org.ukwww.fhsc.org.uk
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Friends ofFriends ofFriends ofFriends of
Macclesfield Silk HeritageMacclesfield Silk HeritageMacclesfield Silk HeritageMacclesfield Silk Heritage
TalksTalksTalksTalks ---- February & MarchFebruary & MarchFebruary & MarchFebruary & March
Wednesday 13th February at 7.30pmWednesday 13th February at 7.30pmWednesday 13th February at 7.30pmWednesday 13th February at 7.30pm
Two hundred years of industrial
history will be revealed by Thelma
Whiston’s illustrated presentation
“The Secret Life of Langley Textiles”“The Secret Life of Langley Textiles”“The Secret Life of Langley Textiles”“The Secret Life of Langley Textiles”
at the Heritage Centre, Roe St
Wednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pmWednesday 13th March at 7.30pm
Keith Yearsley MBE
“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”“Me and My Piano”
NB Change of venue for this event to
The Salvation Army Hall on Roe St,
Macclesfield
Enquiries to 01625 429569
*******A new fundraising group for
Marie Curie Cancer CareMarie Curie Cancer CareMarie Curie Cancer CareMarie Curie Cancer Carehas recently been formed in Macclesfield.
They are looking for newmembers!
If you feel you could help,
please call Holly Smith on
0161 255 2800
www.silkscreen.org.ukwww.silkscreen.org.ukwww.silkscreen.org.ukwww.silkscreen.org.uk
Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939Tel: 01625 425939
Next films to be shown:Next films to be shown:Next films to be shown:Next films to be shown:6th February ‘Biutiful’ (2010 Spain)6th February ‘Biutiful’ (2010 Spain)6th February ‘Biutiful’ (2010 Spain)6th February ‘Biutiful’ (2010 Spain)
at 7pm (only one showing)at 7pm (only one showing)at 7pm (only one showing)at 7pm (only one showing)
20th February ‘The Last Picture20th February ‘The Last Picture20th February ‘The Last Picture20th February ‘The Last Picture
Show’ (1971 USA)Show’ (1971 USA)Show’ (1971 USA)Show’ (1971 USA)
6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)6th March ‘Tyrannosaur’ (2011 UK)
27th February27th February27th February27th February
A talk by Alan Sennett onA talk by Alan Sennett onA talk by Alan Sennett onA talk by Alan Sennett on
Iranian New Wave Cinema in theIranian New Wave Cinema in theIranian New Wave Cinema in theIranian New Wave Cinema in the
Whittaker Room at 7pmWhittaker Room at 7pmWhittaker Room at 7pmWhittaker Room at 7pm
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The Inner Wheel ClubThe Inner Wheel ClubThe Inner Wheel ClubThe Inner Wheel Clubofofofof Macclesfield CastleMacclesfield CastleMacclesfield CastleMacclesfield Castle
Registered Charity No: 103442Registered Charity No: 103442Registered Charity No: 103442Registered Charity No: 103442
President Judy and MembersPresident Judy and MembersPresident Judy and MembersPresident Judy and Members
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COFFEE MORNINGCOFFEE MORNINGCOFFEE MORNINGCOFFEE MORNINGThursday 7th March 10amThursday 7th March 10amThursday 7th March 10amThursday 7th March 10am ---- 12noon12noon12noon12noon
Gawsworth Methodist Church HallGawsworth Methodist Church HallGawsworth Methodist Church HallGawsworth Methodist Church HallEntrance plus coffee & biscuits £1Entrance plus coffee & biscuits £1Entrance plus coffee & biscuits £1Entrance plus coffee & biscuits £1
Proceeds to British Heart FoundationProceeds to British Heart FoundationProceeds to British Heart FoundationProceeds to British Heart FoundationContact Sec Janet on 01625 614278Contact Sec Janet on 01625 614278Contact Sec Janet on 01625 614278Contact Sec Janet on 01625 614278
for informationfor informationfor informationfor information
Furnaround is a small unregistered charitable
service. Weekly, over the past 16 years,
volunteers have collected used furniture from
donor houses and delivered to needy people in
Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow and
surrounding areas.
In the past 3 years they have delivered 3,450
items of furniture to 387 needy homes
introduced by over 18 caring agencies;
principal deliveries in 2011 were to
introductions from Cheshire Peaks and Plains,
Health Visitors and Childrens Services. They
have never refused a request during this time.
They need:
Your contributions of furnitureYour contributions of furnitureYour contributions of furnitureYour contributions of furniture, in particular,
beds, 2-seater settees, small wardrobes,
drawers, kitchen tables and chairs, bedside
tables, bedding, carpets, cutlery, pots and pans,
crockery.
VolunteersVolunteersVolunteersVolunteers to help collect the furniture on
Fridays.
If you can help as a volunteer or would like to
offer or request some furniture, please call the
number above and leave a message.
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FIRST TASTER MEETINGFIRST TASTER MEETINGFIRST TASTER MEETINGFIRST TASTER MEETING
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SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2013SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2013SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2013SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2013
at Prestbury Methodist Churchat Prestbury Methodist Churchat Prestbury Methodist Churchat Prestbury Methodist Church(next to Village Hall)(next to Village Hall)(next to Village Hall)(next to Village Hall)
Macclesfield Road, Prestbury.Macclesfield Road, Prestbury.Macclesfield Road, Prestbury.Macclesfield Road, Prestbury.
from 2from 2from 2from 2----4pm4pm4pm4pm
Why not come along and have a go at
playing in a group, some playing
experience would be useful but we
are not looking for ‘experts’.
Meetings will be monthly Please
bring a music stand if you have one.Any questions emailAny questions emailAny questions emailAny questions email
[email protected]@[email protected]@ntlworld.com
The Macclesfield Canal SocietyThe Macclesfield Canal SocietyThe Macclesfield Canal SocietyThe Macclesfield Canal Society
Is hosting a TALK on 14th February
“The Anderton Boat Lift”“The Anderton Boat Lift”“The Anderton Boat Lift”“The Anderton Boat Lift”By David Thomas
Meetings are held on the first floor of the
New Liberal Club on Boden Street, off Wa-
ters Green, opposite Macclesfield railway
station.
The meetings start at 7.45 p.m.
All are welcome.
Contact 01625 422176
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HALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLEHALL AVAILABLETO HIRETO HIRETO HIRETO HIRE
Scout Hall, West Bond Street
Macclesfield
£10 per hour
Telephone 01625 612913 or email
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The Free Ads Section ….
1. PROLECTRIC HALOGEN HEATER £7.502. HINARI 1.5L SLOW HEALTH COOKPOT Boxed, unused £7.503. SWAN automatic medium SLOW COOKER £64. Tower SLOW COOKPOT small £55. Shakespeare large FISHING TACKLE SEAT BOX with tray £7.506. Adult SLEEPING BAG £3 navy blue7. Toshiba cream/brownMICROWAVE £58. TV STAND and PORTABLE AERIAL £29. TABLE PROTECTOR felt/pvc £8.50 Tel: 01625 433 527
1. MICROWAVE £252. WARDROBE, two BEDSIDE CABINETS, BED FRAME no mattress, excellent condition £2003. CONSERVE BLINDS, different sizes4. BIKE new, blue £50 Tel: 01625 433 203 or 07852 920 381
1. GUITAR Fender Squire 20th Anniversary (2002) with Ritter acoustic case and tuner and plectrums. Excellentcondition. £80
2. PRIORY DARK OAK CORNER CABINET Diamond leaded windows with double doors and double door storagebase. Good condition. £45 Tel: 01625 614 731
Orbus motorised, folding RUNNINGMACHINE with automatic incline. Immaculate condition, as new. Only used acouple of times. Great for the larger person. Buyer collects. £275 ono (cost nearly £1,000). Tel: 01625 428 825
METAL FILING CABINET four drawer £25 Tel: 01625 617 723
2.0mm TELESCOPIC LADDER in silver. Never used. Cost £30, sell for £20. Tel: 01260 252 087
JAY-BE SINGLE GUEST BED £60 Immaculate. Tel: 01625 433 916
PANASONIC stackable AUDIO EQUIPMENT Includes Record/LP turntable, audio amplifier/radio, 2 tape deck, CDplayer with two speakers. £40 Tel: 01625 829 893
DROP LEAF TABLE Dark brown wood effect. 32” wide, 58” long when open. £30 ono. Tel: 01625 266 616
1. Hardwood BACK DOOR. Half hard wood, half double glazed glass. Standard door size with brass fittings/bolts. Excellent condition £70
2. Beech colour END KITCHEN PANEL, still boxed. Size W570 x D16 x H870mm £103. Retro LIGHT PINK BATHROOM SUITE, with sink and toilet, all taps, fittings. £100 ono. Exc, unused condition.4. Single central heating RADIATOR 27” x 17” width. £105. Electric SANDER (boxed) 3rd sheet, 100 watt. £10. Unused.6. Leather SADDLE/Diamante BRIDLE. Suit 16hh horse. £1507. TILE CUTTER, as boxed, unused. £128. SINGLE PINE WARDROBE, needs assembly, few scratches due to storage. £509. Various BOOKS Gardening, fiction, non fiction etc. 150 books in total £75 or can split 50p each
Macclesfield Tel: 07973 553 073
Brand New packaged Pierre Cardin 18” collar FORMAL SHIRT for sale. Sky blue with dark blue fine check; single buttoncuff. £8 Tel: 01625 438 015
BOHME super king BROWN LEATHER BED FRAME Offers, new condition. No mattress, slotted base.Tel: 01625 439 024
1. Two Lindam night and day FEEDING SYSTEMS, one with original box. As new. £5 each, will sell separately.2. Two Phillips Avent BOTTLE STERILISERS. One with original box as new.£5 each., will sell separately.
Tel: 07776 063 028
"BABYLISS BIG HAIR". Rotating action gives volume, body and shine as you dry. Great for medium to long hair. Argos£45 Unused boxes and still under guarantee. £25 Tel: 01625 613 826
WARDROBE Hanging rail on one side, shelves on the other. Buyer to collect. Dimensions 46D x91W x 176H cm £20 Tel: 07908 574 113
1. GOLF CLUBS Pinseeker 1, 3, 5 woods; Irons 4 to sand wedge with BAG and TROLLEY. £60 ono2. GOLF CLUBSMizuno XR3 4 to wedge irons £503. Donnay DRIVER Challenger £104. Taylor made DRIVER Bubble Burner; Slazenger 1 WOOD laminated j miller £10; Slazenger 1 WOOD
laminated Jack Nicklaus £10; Howson hippo DRIVERmetal £10.5. GOLF TROLLEY £10.6. Pine BATHROOM CABINET £87. Metal decorative King size HEADBOARD white & gold £50 ono Tel: 01625 422 607
OvalWOODEN DINING TABLE with 6 CHAIRS Dimensions 180cm x 90cm £50Tel: 07909 244 718
GIRL'S BIKE, suit age 6-10, excellent condition, £40 Also helmet £5Tel: 01625 615135
1. Ferguson combination 21” TELEVISION, VIDEO RECORDER, DVD PLAYER. Good working order £202. Dirt Devil cyclonic bagless CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER. Good working order with instructions. £153. Prestige PRESSURE COOKER Brand new. 5L £54. Huge load of beautiful KNITTING WOOL. Two boxfuls, suit knitters club or car boot. Worth over £100, will
sell for £60, no offers. Must go in one lot. Tel: 01625 612 784
1. Ikea TODDLER BED in blue. Good condition. £50.2. Peppa Pig TRIKE, unused. Suitable from 18 months. £15. Tel: 07850 328 363
'Mamas and Papas' ACQUA TWO STAGE ERGO BATH – Pearl White. Provides two integral supportpositions: 1st for newborns and 2nd for sitting baby. Very good condition. £10.00Tel: 07790 823 866 or 01625 619989
1. TRAVEL COT £202. Mothercare TRAVEL SYSTEM including car seat £703. Mothercare FRAMED BACK CARRIER 6 months - 3 years £304. Neutral coloured BOUNCY CRADLE SEAT £10 Tel: 07717 828 137
WHEELCHAIR Compact and lightweight, foldable with quick release large wheels. Little used, in new condition.Cost over £300, will accept £100 ono. Tel: 07786 377 265 or 01625 420 649
Arighi Bianchi English Cherry Wood DINING ROOM SUITE comprising an extending OVAL TABLE, 4 CHAIRS, CONSOLETABLE and 3 door, 3 drawer DRESSER. £500 ONO. Tel: 01625 439 024
1. Mothercare Trenton DELUXE TRAVEL SYSTEM – Black, only used since June 2012, very good condition,complete with carrycot, cosy toes, raincover and Group 0 car seat - £100 ono
2. Bright Starts Comfort & Harmony CRADLING BOUNCER – pink, very good condition with newborn insert,vibrates & plays music - £15
3. Mothercare ‘Please Look After Me’ VIBRATING ROCKER, bought as a spare so used very little, excellentcondition, vibrates & plays music - £15 Tel: 07595 400 283
1. Lift and rise RECLINER CHAIR in oatmeal fabric, hardly used cost £600 will accept £3002. Aquila reclining BATH LIFT, never used cost £300 accept £2003. Self propelled FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR £50 4. WALKING FRAME £105. 2 tray WALKING TROLLEY £15 6. TOILET FRAME £107. BATH SEAT £10 8. COMMODE CHAIR with adjustable feet £109. Short handled WASHER, new £5 10. PICK UP TOOL, as new £511. Long handled SHOE HORN, as new £2 12. Foam LEG WEDGE £3
All reasonable offers accepted - Tel: 01625 611 623 eves
Carrera Vulcan front suspension MOUNTAIN BIKE 20 inch alloy frame, 26 inch alloy wheels, 18 speed gripshifters,front and rear disc brakes. Excellent working order and condition. £70.00 ono Tel: 01260 253 061
1. Solid Pine BOOKCASE. Great Condition. 39(H), 33(W), 11(D)-inches £302. Mothercare GIRLS DUFFEL COAT. 5-6 years £83. Size 7 Next BOOTS, brown with detailed stitching. 10cms heel £154. Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Eyore and Piglet SOFT TOYS. Lovely to play with or to use to decorate your little
one’s room Fisher Price – 10 inches high - £105. Mothercare PLAYBEAD COT in a natural beech finish, L126 x W66 x H102cm (no mattress) £50
Tel: 07808 930 367
1. 12 inch 2 stroke petrol/rotary LAWNMOWER £ 35 Ono2. Pine DROP LEAF TABLE with 4 chairs neatly stored inside £ 503. Grey /silver tubular steel 3ft HEADBOARD good quality £ 304. 2 Brass BLOW LAMPS £ 50 pair.5. Asus flat screen 19inch COMPUTERwith wireless keyboard £ 756. Beautiful chenille BURGUNDY RUG 5ftx 3ft cost £120 bargain £ 457. Small set of OFFICE DRAWERS £ 12 Tel: 07766 590 383 or 01625 669 618
Bright Stars VIBRATING BOUNCY CHAIR Excellent condition, only used a handful of times. £15 (no offers)Tel 01625 860 917 or 07917 841 338
1. Pair Brown Leather 'Brasher Supalite GTX' Ladies WALKING BOOTS in perfect condition. Clean and hardlyworn, size 4.5 - Cost £99. £25
2. Memory Foam DOG BED, Brown with washable fleece cover (Pets at Home £30). Collie/Lab size in nearperfect condition £15.00. Tel: 01625 429 675.
1. Coral chenille M & S 3 PIECE SUITE. £250.002. OriginalWhite & Newton classic DINING TABLE in beechwood with
four roll cushion CHAIRS. Shown extended. £250.003. DISPLAY CABINET with 2 glass front display cupboards, one drinks/glasses cupboard with automatic light.
Three other lights. Base unit with 3 drawers, 4 cupboards £250 Tel: 01625 428 303
1. Real fire effect electric wall mounted CORELLI 400 FIRE, as new £1202. Bosch STRIMMER £103. HALOGEN HEATER £10 Tel: 01625 616 3204. Lasuma REFLEXOLOGY/THERAPY CHAIR Lightweight & compact, towelling cover, carrying case. £90
1. MONET ‘LA PROMENADE’ PICTURE: 33in/84cm x 25in/64cm, in light blue frame, with fittings £102. CHRISTMAS TREE BASE, for real tree, heavy, green cast iron, ornate, 9.5in/25cm square, exc condition, £253. WENTWORTHWOODEN JIGSAW PUZZLES WITH WHIMSIES, premium quality traditional wooden jigsaws, cut
in Victorian style with selected pieces cut in shapes that reflect the image (whimsies):1) Monet ‘Le Pont Japonais Bassin aux Nymphéas (Detail)’, 250 pieces, in sturdy thick card box with clothdrawstring bag, as new, perfect condition, £15;2) ’Peacock’ Leeds Castle, Kent, 140 pieces, in sturdy thick card box with cloth drawstring bag, as new, perfectcondition £11;3) ‘Pagoda in Autumn’ Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in thin cardboard box with cloth drawstring bag, piecesand bag in perfect condition, box slightly worn, £9
4. DOUBLE BOWL 90mm STRAINER WASTE AND OVERFLOW, stainless steel, as new, still in bag, £125. NOKIA E63 SMARTPHONE, currently locked to 3 network, in original box with charger and user guide, good
condition apart from mark on back (doesn’t affect performance), £306. 2 x FIRST ALERT SMOKE ALARM, Super Model, as new, unopened, £10 for both7. 2 x KIDDE FYRNETICS IONISATION SMOKE ALARM, as new, unopened, £10 for both8. AVON SKIN SO SOFT original, dry oil spray 8 x 150ml bottles, £3 each or £22 the lot9. SET OF 3 REXEL ‘AGENDA’ CHARCOAL LETTER TRAYS, with 10 risers and set of labels, as new condition, £3010. IN-CAR VACUUM CLEANER, plugs into cigarette lighter, long nozzle, brush attachment, instructions £20
Tel: 01625 616 319
1. TRAVEL COT ANDMATTRESS with two flanellete fitted sheets in excellent condition(hardly used)
2. PINK HIGH CHAIR & TRAY (attaches to chair) £103. TWOMOTHERCARE OPENING STAIRGATES £10 or £15 pair Tel: 07887 995 641
1. CHANDELIER - black, wrought iron, new, boxed £202. WALLPAPER (OPERA) new, unopened, pale cream background with black3. and a little beige, 9 rolls. £7 per roll, the lot £604. LADDER 3 STEP £65. CUPBOARDS (mahogany) Four for bathroom preferably.
H26" W12.5" D6.5" Perfect condition £9 each, THE LOT £346. UNDERSHELFmahogany and brass L 20.5" D4.5" £127. MIRROR black wrought iron H26" W14" £12 ALL OF THESE AS PICTURE £508. BATH CUPBOARDS x 2 H24" W14.5" D5.5" £9 each9. MIRROR arch shape H24" W17" Brass edge. £10 ALL AS IN PICTURE £25 Can all be re-painted10. Round edged STAINLESS STEEL SINKwith round bowl and round edged draining board.
Used only one month £50 Tel: 07910 134 939
TOURING CARAVAN Bailey Ranger 2002 500/55 Berth. Good Condition.With Bradcott full awning, separate porch awning, aquaroll, wastemaster,TV & portable satellite dish receiver. New tyres 2011. Alco stabilizer & hitchlock.Further info & pictures call 01260 227 467 evenings. £4,250 ono
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