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INFORMING, INSPIRING AND CONNECTING THE HEATONS & REDDISH
MEET REDDISH YOUR SPORTS
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NEWPRIESTNALL HEAD STRIVES FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS POWER Priestnall School is currently undergoing Mr Burns pointed out that a key area of their break queuing. The school is now numerous changes following a school requiring improvement is the support for entering into a consultation around splitting inspection in October 2019, where the school disadvantaged students or students with the timing of lunch, without impacting the was rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ after Special Educational Needs to help them start or end times of the school day. previously being ranked as ‘Outstanding’. learn and progress. In particular, Mr Burns is instigating a review of behaviour support, Later in the year, the school will also “This was an accurate judgement about looking at bespoke interventions and support look at how it can better communicate the school…Ofsted (the inspectors) have for students instead of just being sent out of what’s happening at the school to parents, come in and confirmed what we knew,” said the classroom environment. Mr Burns said celebrating all the school successes, and Headteacher Craig Burns, who joined the “we should be helping students to make the how the school can better listen to the school in September 2019. right behaviour choices.” student voice.
He continued, “This was upsetting for staff After listening to the feedback from parents, As a father of three, with each child at a who put in their time and effort as there are “The external pressures on students are huge, the school is also improving the quality of different stage of nursery, primary and lots of outstanding things going on here! But, it wasn’t like this when we were at school,” homework students are set and the quality secondary education, Mr Burns is well- there are areas that need sharpening up and commented Mr Burns. “The Wellbeing Centre of feedback they receive from teachers, to placed to make the changes needed. “I see improving, so that students have everything is a place for students who may have anxiety, heighten the overall learning experience. things from the parents perspective,” he they need to thrive and be successful. People or struggle to come into school, or might find Pupils will also benefit from more external commented, “I can see what needs to be in are very anxious about the school and where aspects of social time a challenge. There will speakers sharing their experiences from place”. it is at. We’re at the stage now where we be someone to talk to, someone to check in different walks of life. need to move on at pace, so things become that they’re ok. There are bean bags, quiet This is Mr Burns’ second headship after better for our young people.” corners, and bespoke programmes in place Staff development is also a big topic on the successfully turning around a school for students who may need it. There are also agenda, with the creation of a new professional in Chester that required significant In our exclusive interview with Mr Burns, he ongoing discussions about a visiting therapy learning centre to develop teaching practice. improvements. But, it’s not all down to the outlined to the Heatons Post the plan to turn dog!” The school will host national leadership and headteacher, as Mr Burns was keen to point around the once highly-rated school. teaching programmes, bringing educational out: “We are very fortunate to have great The leadership team at the school has also best practice and research to Priestnall. support from parents and hard working, Top of his agenda is pupil wellbeing. In undergone a restructure, with three new enthusiastic staff.” February of this year, the school opened a assistant heads recruited to lead on the key In what may appear to some as a minor issue, Wellbeing Centre, converting an underused areas of the inspection recommendations: Mr Burns is also tackling an ongoing bugbear The school inspectors will return within the dance-school space and appointing two new Personal Development, Disadvantaged for students: the lunchtime queue. With next two years to review the school again. staff to oversee its day-to-day running. Pupils, and the Intervention and Support nearly 1,300 students having lunch at the required for students when they first come same time, the school canteen is incredibly into the school. busy, and students can spend the majority
will have access to free cultural activities, free training, hear about current cultural EMPOWERING BECOME A activities, and be part of a network of Culture Champions across Greater Manchester. RESIDENTS CULTURE A new residents’ association, covering the If you are interested in becoming a Craig Road estate and surrounding streets, CHAMPION Stockport Culture Champion, or would like are hoping to improve the lives of local to hear more about the Culture Champions Stockport MBC and partners have launched residents and bring the community together. Programme and its offers, please contact: the Culture Champions Programme after the great success of Culture Champions in The group is looking at how the Craig Road [email protected]. Manchester. Playing Fields could be even more beneficial to local users. So far, the group has been For all our Culture Champion events, go to The Stockport Culture Champions Programme exploring ideas such as outdoor gym our events page and search for Stockport wants to enable organisations and community equipment, a picnic area, a trampoline, a Culture Champions Programme: groups to develop cultural activities for, multi-court, a skate track, a disability swing, and with, older people in Stockport, and to and steel campaigns for storage and events. www.stockport.gov.uk/events/ increase their reach to older people.
If you are interested in finding out more, Culture Champions are volunteers over the you can join the ‘Craig Road Residents age of 50 years old who want to help develop Association’ group on facebook. and promote cultural activities of interest to older people. As a Culture Champion, you
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Author:GOING Alison North FOR GOLD CREATIVE CARERS Author: Jayne Fallows Following on from the success of last years’ On a wet, winter afternoon, five nervous gold and silver medals at the Dance World writers from Signpost’s Creative Writing group Cup In Portugal, local dancers are swapping squished into a tiny studio at All FM radio Stockport for Rome after being selected to to read their work live on the Kaleidoscope represent England in the Dance World Cup show, hosted by Popie and Joe on Thursdays for the third year running. 2pm – 3pm.
The talented youngsters from Cheshire From the left: Andrew North from Signpost, Maggie Waker Annette Pickering, a recent winner of the Theatre School in Reddish will compete Joe Sambrook from Allfm, Jo Bennett, Annette Pickering, Heart of the Heaton’s competition, read her Rob Tyson, Alison Pope (Popie) - All FM, Arthur Spedding, against dance schools from across the poem about the true meaning of Christmas. Jayne Fallows - Signpost volunteer. globe, in the hope of being crowned world Maggie Waker’s poem was also about champions once again. Christmas, in which she reminisced about the The Kaleidoscope show has a weekly feature food she ate and presents received. The dancers, aged 5 to 17, have already aimed at carers, and so Andrew North, from shown how good they are by beating off stiff Signpost in Heaton Moor, explained what Rob Tuson made everyone laugh with his competition to be named part of the squad. Signpost has to offer carers and ex-carers amusing take on the tale of The Three Little Only the top dance schools in the country such as days out, pamper sessions, financial Pigs, who all came to a sticky end, and Jo are chosen to represent Team England. advice and much, much more. PHOTO: Dancers from Cheshire Theatre School Bennett had everyone worried about a boy
called Bigsy who, in her story, was pushed Cheshire Theatre School owner, Vickie Jayne Fallows, a volunteer who runs the into a river, but were relieved to learn he Goodwin, says: “It is a huge honour for us A ‘Just Giving’ page has been set up to help creative writing group, said: “The sessions survived after a frantic rescue. to be chosen to represent our country at the raise funds for transport, Team England kit, are free, relaxed and informal, and give carers Dance World Cup again. The calibre of the entry fees, accommodation and equipment. a couple of valuable hours for themselves. The group were intrigued by Arthur dance schools that entered is very high, so All donations, no matter how big or small, Each week stands alone and carers can drop Spedding’s, Doppelganger, a chilling story to be selected is amazing. I’m proud of all will make a difference. If you would like to in just once or come regularly.” about a man replaced in his own home by the hard work my dancers have put in, which help these local dancers, please visit the just a lookalike. Arthur’s second story was about has paid off.” giving page - and help them put Stockport on If you are a carer or ex-carer, and would like his memories of having a mangle in the back the map! information about Signpost or the creative garden when he was a child. Vickie goes on to say: “This will be a fantastic writing group, please contact Signpost on opportunity for all the students, and we can’t This is also a great opportunity for 0161 442 0442. wait to travel to Rome in June to compete in businesses to sponsor the Cheshire Theatre the competition, but the hard work starts now School dancers to compete on the world-wide with rehearsals and fundraising.” arena. If you are a business and would like to support the team, with your name promoted Over the coming months, as well as to over 6,000 participants from 50 countries, rehearsing, the dance school needs to raise please contact Vickie Goodwin on: funds to help send the dancers chosen to 07894 577 439. HEATONS MESS WI compete for Team England to Rome. 1ST YEAR SUCCESS! Author: Lynne Scopes
Heaton Mess WI is a young Women’s RELIGHT MY CHOIR Institute. Formed just 2 years ago, the group Author: Phil Reynolds meet on a monthly basis at Stockport Labour Club.
Every WI has charity status, however, the first year after formation is a settling in year when the WI Federation does not expect groups to carry out any charity fundraising. Despite this, Heaton Mess WI, with its 75 members, wanted to do something.
Although not actually raising money, Heatons Left to right: Mary Manock (member), Annette Slevin Mess WI chose to support The Wellspring (member), Claire Alcroft ( member), Julia Bowden and, each month at our meetings, we (representative SWA), Lucy Eatough (representative SWA), Charlotte Lowe ( member) collected items of clothing and food & drink from our members. We also joined in The these activities through donations, making Wellspring’s rucksack appeal, acquiring five cakes, or just by being there. It was a great rucksacks and filling them with socks, gloves, first year of charity fundraising. underwear, sleeping bags, flasks etc. At the end of the year, Heaton Mess WI ‘Relight My Choir’ @ The Heaton launched up with the three other Manchester choirs In December 2018, Heaton Mess WI chose invited representatives from Stockport with special guest Sue Devaney (Coronation that form ‘Heart Voices’ for bigger events the local charity Stockport Without Abuse as Without Abuse to one of our meetings to Street, Casualty, Dinnerladies etc) and choir and workshops. Phil also spends some time our charity to support in 2019. present them with a cheque for a whopping leader Phil Reynolds on Tuesday, 14 January working on proper vocal technique (including £3662.76! At the meeting, Stockport Without 2020. breathing, posture and tone), and has trained As women, we really bonded with this charity Abuse gave us some insight into their work both with Rock Choir and Vocal Process - and, every month, we asked the charity what and how much our support means to them, not The group was formed in response to demand world renowned experts in the voice. practical items and food we could donate. It only through raising money, but by donating from several local residents (including some gave us all a good chance to clear out kitchen goods each month that enable families to try of Phil’s students) to create a new community- Phil is a graduate of London’s prestigious items from our cupboards, as well as adding and start again, and to have as normal a life based ‘pop’ choir for adults. The launch night Royal Academy of Music, and Rochdale-born the odd thing to our shopping baskets. as possible. involved performances from Sue & Phil with Sue is well known for her TV and stage roles a few showstoppers, plus Phil teaching some over almost four decades. Fundraising activities in 2019 included craft If anyone is interested in finding out more warm-ups and 3-part harmony to around 40 fairs, where we sold handmade items such as about Heaton Mess WI, please email: singers.Scott and his team at the Heaton The choir runs on Tuesday evenings (term- Easter Chicks at group meetings, as well as [email protected] not only provided the venue, but also some time), 7.30-9pm at The Heaton on Didsbury organising dancing shows, preloved clothes interval snacks! Road, costing £6 per person. & furniture sales, and even taking part in sponsored runs. The whole group supported The aim of the group is to work towards local www.facebook.com/ community performances, as well as linking relightmychoirmanchester/ | PAGE 3 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 MEET YOUR NEW MP AN INTERVIEW WITH NAVENDU MISHRA, MP FOR STOCKPORT and in their communities, people have on short term lets. I am really pleased that How do you represent the folks living in approachable and effective representatives Stockport council through Viaduct Housing the Heatons and Reddish in Parliament? who will listen to them and work with them. Partnership is building affordable homes for I want to meet with and build strong I previously stood as a parliamentary rent or sale throughout Stockport. I am keen relationships with people living in the Heatons candidate in Hazel Grove. I have seen many to support this and do what I can to secure and Reddish (Editor’s note: much of Reddish good people struggle, many communities in whatever funding is needed to develop this is in Andrew Gwynne’s constituency) in order need of investment and many hard-working programme. to be able to properly represent them. I also employees suffering workplace stresses, and work closely with local councillors and the I wanted to play my part in giving them a All of this is academic unless we have a leader of Stockport council, so that I can voice and improving their lives. planet on which we can live! It is essential raise their concerns, campaign for Stockport that we take measures now to cut our carbon and promote our town wherever possible. What do you do as an MP? emissions and invest in cleaner, greener I am also happy to meet constituents at There is no such thing as a typical day-in- industries. The air we are breathing is killing Westminster, as individuals or as part of an the-life of an MP. My days vary from sitting in us and plastic is choking our planet. I want organised group. I can also raise concerns the house listening to debates and voting, to to work with Stockport MBC and Greater via parliamentary questions and formal sitting on cross party parliamentary groups Manchester Combined Authority, local letters to ministers. on specific issues, to hosting constituents communities and businesses to support their visiting parliament or meeting constituents measures to improve air quality and reduce For what reasons should we folks of the lobbying on particular issues, to responding plastic use. Heatons and Reddish get in touch? And, to letters, emails and phone calls. I usually how do we get in touch? return to Stockport on Wednesday evening This is an interesting time for the Labour I want people to feel free to get in touch on A General Election wrapped up 2019, and I am currently trying to meet as many party. Where would you like to see the anything that concerns them. I may signpost with Navendu Mishra winning the Labour community groups and organisations across party going next? them on to their local councillors or will seat for Stockport, after Anne Coffey had the constituency as I can. I want to have Obviously, the election result nationally shortly have some caseworkers who can represented the area for 27 years. In this good working relationships with as many of was disappointing for Labour. We in Labour take things up that go beyond the remit of a interview, Navendu explains his priorities them as possible in order to understand their have to hold an objective debate about what ward councillor. I am also keen to get out and and how you can get in touch with him. concerns and promote and support the great went wrong and what we need to improve. meet people, so will welcome invites to their work that they do. That includes listening to and hearing what meetings and activities. Tell us a bit about yourself… voters have to say. Many of our policies were I was born in India, but I have lived in the What are the key issues you will be popular, for example investment in the NHS, I am in the process of setting up an office in United Kingdom for the majority of my life. I prioritising? public ownership of utilities and the green the constituency and employing staff to help went to University in Hull and then later on in I am very passionate about public transport, industrial revolution. I hope that whoever with casework and other local matters. I will Keele. I have lived in our borough for almost housing and climate change. Our bus and becomes the next party leader will continue provide you with address and contact details a decade now, first in Hazel Grove and now train services are appalling and can be a to develop the transformative manifesto that as soon as that process is completed. in our constituency in Brinnington. barrier to people being able to fully participate will build a fairer society based on economic in work and leisure activities, not to mention and climate justice. I do already have a parliamentary email Tell us about your career before becoming forcing people to have to use their cars. I address so people can contact me at: an MP… would like to see much improved services In the future, it is essential that the Labour [email protected]. Before becoming an MP I worked for the through Stockport and Heaton Chapel and party connects with and actively listens to John Lewis Partnership for about six years much better access for people with mobility voters. We must be rooted in our communities I also intend to be a visible and approachable and then for Unison North West (trade union) problems. if we are to fully understand their needs MP and will be holding regular surgeries in mainly representing care workers. and concerns and we must give them the the Heatons. (Reddish comes into Denton Secure and affordable decent quality housing confidence that we will be their voice. and Reddish constituency represented by MP Why did you decide to stand as an MP? is the foundation for happy, healthy and Andrew Gwynne). Since being old enough, I have been an productive lives. Far too many people are active member of the Labour Party and my sleeping on the streets, using shelters or trade union. It is vital that, in their workplaces sofa-surfing or living in poor quality housing
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Last month, we published an open letter from Figen Murray, the mother of Martyn Hett who died in the Manchester Arena terror attack. We are pleased to see that the Home Office has said it will now MEET THE TEAM consult on “Martyn’s Law” to require venues to prepare for any terror risks. This is a positive step for Figen’s campaign that will help to keep us safe when we are out and about enjoying ourselves. Congratulations Figen, we are behind you on this one.
Today’s front page is something we thought the community needed to hear about: what next for Priestnall School following the recent Ofsted inspection. Headteacher Craig Burns is quickly making changes and Priestnall has a bright future ahead.
When asked what the community could do for the school, Mr Burns openly said he welcomes community feedback on where the school is doing well and where it isn’t. Here at the Heatons Post, we wonder what opportunities we, as a community, can provide for young people. So, to play our small part, we welcome any budding young journalists who want to write for the paper, just get in touch on [email protected] . Suze Howell Amanda Fourie Mel Page We have boundless amounts of thanks to still give to many people for their time and contributions Heatons Post Team Heatons Post Team Heatons Post Team to this paper. In particular, you wouldn’t be reading this right now if it wasn’t for the army of volunteers who have distributed copies throughout the Heatons and Reddish. From community groups to the social connector teams, to the Goodgym who deliver copies whilst running, to our youngest volunteer, Max Hamlin, who is helping out as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award.
A special thanks also to Heatons & Reddish Councillors who this month granted us a one-off payment in support as part of the Area Ward Committee community funding pot – funding open to LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS all, so do consider applying for any community projects you are involved with. Design: Gemma Rachael (gemmarachael.com) The amount of community news that enters our email inbox is impressive. Who knew that so much Printer: Reach Printing (reachprintingservices.co.uk) happens right on our doorstep! And, that’s the point of the Heatons Post: to bring to you the news of what’s happening in the area, and to provide a voice for the people who live here. If you want Thank you your voice heard, you know where we are. To all our funders who have donated to make this paper happen! We would also like to thank all the volunteers that have helped to distribute the Heatons Heatons Post has launched! Post. Thanks to all those who attended the launch of Heatons Post on 6 February at Heaton Hops. It was fantastic not The Heatons Post makes every effort to report the truth and consider ourselves an only to see so many supporters and contributors, but to impartial publication. The views of contributors remain their own. If you spot any hear the enthusiasm for your new community newspaper. mistakes please email us on: [email protected]
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GET INVOLVED VOLUNTEER JOB POSTINGS Broadstone Halll Primary School | Job: DIY | Hours: As much as you want | When: 1 - 5 June | Contact: Nichola Keith [email protected]
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Parkrun | Job: Various | Hours: Varied | When: Sat from 8am Contact: www.parkrun.org.ok/register RO(-HO-HO-)TARY FUNDRAISING HITS A HIGH! COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS Author: Carol Cross GROUP WHEN WHERE CONTACT Stockport Lamplighter Rotary would like to All money raised goes to charity and is Tuesday say a huge thank you to the people of the distributed throughout the year. Some of last 4HTA Various [email protected] 18:00 - 19:30, Quarterly Heatons and Stockport for their extremely years’ funds were donated to Loaves and The Cellars, The Heatons Centre, Zubeda Hafezi generous donations to Charity via Santa and Fishes, a charity which feeds the homeless Asian Heritage Tuesday & Thursday Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor, 07800618851 his elves during their annual Santa Sleigh in Stockport as well as providing them with Centre Meetup 10:00 - 14:00, Weekly SK4 3LD [email protected] run throughout December. duvets and warm clothing. Coffee and Monday St. John’s Church, St. John’s Road, jean.sykes@ As well as static sites at Morrison’s and Another beneficiary was The Alex Hulme Conversation 13:30 - 15:30, Weekly Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BR coffeeandconversation.co.uk Tesco, lots of excited children were thrilled Foundation which conducts research into Councillor Tuesday & Saturday to see Santa on his sleigh driving round the children’s cancer. Local Scouts and Guides Doorstep Surgeries: 10:00 & 10:30 - 12:00 streets of the Heatons. They opened front were helped, as well as the elderly and lonely. Heatons North Weekly doors in their pyjamas, met him on street The list is endless and changes each year, Councillor corners, and waved from bedroom windows. but Rotary Lamplighters are always happy to Doorstep Surgeries: Sunday, 11:00 help a just cause if the funds are available. Heatons South As well as it being a tremendous amount Councillor 1st Saturday Heatons Library Thornfield Rd, Heaton of hard work, the people on the float have 2019’s total was a staggering £11,000! Surgeries 11:00 - 12:00,Monthly Moor, SK4 3LD a great deal of fun and just love receiving Heaton Mersey 2nd Sunday Village Garden plot, Scout Hut, Dids- heatonmerseycollective Collective Gardening the brilliant letters and drawings that children Lamplighters have already started planning 10:30, Monthly bury Road, Heaton Mersey @gmail.com have written for Santa. next year’s event as the float has to be Workday maintained, routes planned, insurance sorted Stockport Labour club, 3rd Tuesday heatonmessmembership Heatons Mess WI 2 Lloyd Street, Heaton Norris, SK4 These folk are not all Rotarians - people and permission gained. 19:00 Monthly @gmail.com from our local community get involved and 1QP enjoy every minute of walking round the If you would like to learn more about Rotary 3rd Thursday The Heatons Sports Club Green Lane, Heatons WI [email protected] streets, often in fancy dress, meeting hordes or the Christmas Float, please contact the 19:45 - 21:45, Monthly Heaton Moor, SK4 2NF of excited children and their parents, whilst organisers via the Lamplighters website. accepting messages for Santa and his elves. Hubs in The Four 1st Tuesday Heaton Moor Medical Centre, 32 Hea- Heatons 10:00 - 12:00, Monthly ton Moor Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 4NX
Hubs in The Four 2nd Tuesday Heaton Norris Pavilion, Heaton Norris Heatons 10:00 - 12:00, Monthly Park, SK4 1HZ
Hubs in The Four 4th Tuesday Feed, 393 Manchester Rd, Heaton IT’S RAINING Heatons 10:00 - 12:00, Monthly Moor, SK4 5BY LOVE Heaton 2nd Tuesday Feed, 393 Manchester Rd, Heaton [email protected] Chapel 19:00, Monthly Moor, SK4 5BY MEN IN SHEDS Monday & Wednesday St. Paul’s Church Hall, Highfield, St Author: John Lepine Men In Sheds 13:00 (Mon) & 19:00 Paul’s Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 4RY www.heatons-mis.co.uk At least, it was raining on the Heatons’ Men (Wed), weekly Wednesday St. Paul’s Church Hall, Highfield, St in Sheds (HMIS) on Tuesday 14 January Music In Sheds www.heatons-mis.co.uk when they were caught in a bit of inclement 19:00, Weekly Paul’s Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 4RY Sustainable Living In 1st Saturday The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Rd, weather whilst installing the second Heaton [email protected] The Heatons 10:30 - 12:30, Monthly Heaton Moor, SK4 3LD Chapel & Heaton Moor “running in board” on the station’s south platform. This large sign shows the name of the station and mirrors the sign on the northbound platform which HEATON was unveiled about a year ago. MERSEY Dampened on the Tuesday, HMIS returned COLLECTIVE on Wednesday morning to the now sun- drenched platform to finish the sign off with Back in January, HMIS also returned to a few dabs of paint and a careful clean. Most Heaton Norris Park where they have been people think the new sign looks great, see collaborating with the Friends of Heaton what you think next time you visit Heaton Norris Park to tackle the planters and Chapel and Heaton Moor station. bins that had been vandalised outside the community centre. However, HMIS have received a couple of comments suggesting the sign is a waste of If you would like to find out more about space as the station has always been called HMIS, they meet twice a week: Mondays at Heaton Chapel, not Heaton Chapel & Heaton 1pm until 4pm at St Paul’s Church, in the Moor – not true! Hall behind the church; and Wednesdays at 7pm to 9pm in the workshop in the cellar, A quick check of the history section on the beneath the church. The group also meets to website of the friends of the station, who offer computer help, 7pm to 9pm, on the 1st commissioned the sign, states: ‘Following a and 3rd Thursday of each month at The Moor 1955 modernisation plan, the station name Club. ‘Heaton Chapel and Heaton Moor’ was FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF THE REGULAR WORK SESSIONS ON THE DIDSBURY ROAD VILLAGE GARDEN shortened to just ‘Heaton Chapel’.’ Contact HMIS via their website: PLEASE EMAIL:[email protected] OR GO TO HEATON MERSEY COLLECTIVE ON FACEBOOK www.heatons-mis.co.uk | PAGE 5 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 REDDISH AGERECOGNITION FRIENDLY FOR THE HEATONS ANDAREA REDDISH NEEDS A Author: Lynn Brandwood
Reddish and the Heatons have recently been BANK recognised as age-friendly neighbourhoods Author: Andrew Gwynne MP, Denton & Reddish by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater It seems a shame for my first article for Manchester. the fantastic new Heatons Post to focus on something negative, but I’m sure many of you The age-friendly challenge was launched in will already have read about the decision to 2018 to help make Greater Manchester a close the Lloyds branch in Reddish, leaving great place to grow older. Reddish achieved the town without a bank. It is often those who are older or poorer age-friendly status as it was able to show that who rely more on in-branch services. They voluntary groups, community organisations, This is obviously really disappointing news may not have access to the internet or may and local businesses were working well and I’m doing what I can to try to make not trust internet banking – both of these together to support and connect older people. Lloyds reverse this damaging decision, but are completely understandable and I wish unfortunately it’s a symptom of a much wider that our banking sector would take account The Reddish application showed an problem. Across the country, banks are of this. Instead we all too often find banks understanding of community need, with closing branches and often they’re closing putting profits before people. activities often being run by older people them in the areas that need them most, themselves. The older persons dance class at for example areas with high deprivation or It’s not just ordinary customers who are let St Agnes church began as a result of people isolated rural areas. As an MP, I spend a down by short-sighted branch closures – our enquiring into a class following the start of lot of time in London and I can tell you that thriving small businesses also often rely on a children’s class. St Agnes also recognised they’re not closing them down there. being able to go into a branch to use banking that many of their congregation have mobility services. These businesses are such an issues and, therefore, the church opens up My constituency of Denton and Reddish important part of our communities and I’d like its space to put on monthly social events, will be down to just two bank branches to see more recognition of this from banks. such as a film and bingo nights. once Lloyds is closed. Cities of London and Westminster – the constituency including Luckily, there is still a NatWest in Heaton The charity Re-dish helps to co-ordinate Photo: Lynn Brandwood collecting the award parliament – has 116. Chapel, but this alone is not enough for our neighbourhood activities, as well as offering communities – Reddish needs a bank! their own services aimed at older people, The Mayor’s Age Friendly challenge has so for example an in-home befriending service far been awarded to 53 neighbourhoods. called Common Ground, and a Dementia Reddish and the Heatons both received their Friendly Café. awards at a recent event held at the Museum of Science of Industry. This celebration Many local businesses are also committed to event brought together residents from across LOCAL LOWDOWN the age-friendly agenda including Knit2Tog, Greater Manchester in order to share ideas This month, Cllr David Sedgwick reports the Moor Top Coop. I also suggested that Lyengar Yoga, Tai Chi, and a walking football and learn from one another. Some great back for Heatons Post on updates from School Lane is considered, and the car park group run by Reddish North End FC. These connections were made at the event and so the local authority. Cllr David Sedgwick is at Didsbury Road. businesses, together with the Life Leisure we can expect to see more in the future. one of the councillors for Heatons North Activity Ageing Programme, help older adults on Stockport Council and has served as a In addition, the new operator will also be in Reddish into physical activities, and enable Reddish is now a pilot area for Stockport local Councillor since 2012. looking at installing 1,500 chargers over the them to live and age well into later life. Council’s Ageing in Place programme. term of the contract. Crime Panel Meeting Mayor’s annual fundraising ball in April. Cycling and Walking plans approved The Heatons North councillors have set ON THE Before that though, Derailer will headline the up a crime panel meeting in response to I’m really pleased to let everyone know ever-popular Foodie Friday in Stockport on concerns from residents over crime in the that following the January meeting of the 28 February. area. The meeting will provide an opportunity Heatons and Reddish Area Committee, the RIGHT TRACK for residents to meet local police and raise Mayoral Challenge Fund (MCF) proposals Author:Peter Scrivener The boys have been regulars at the monthly concerns about crime, and for the police were agreed and will now go to Cabinet for event, held in Stockport market, for a to advise of best practice in securing cars, approval. From winning Stockport Schools battle of couple of years, after impressing organisers homes, other property, and also how to the bands, to playing live on the radio and John and Rosemary Barrett, who are huge effectively report crime. The meeting will take The £2.2m project will see significant headline shows in Manchester, 2019 was a champions of young bands and gave Derailer place on Wednesday 11 March at Heaton investment in our roads and pavements to sensational year for young Heatons band their first break at the now sadly defunct Chapel Community Centre from 7-9pm. encourage fewer car journeys and boost Derailer. Seven Miles Out – although their record label public health. All Councillors voted in favour of the same name lives on. We’re bringing Metrolink to Stockport of the proposals funded by our Mayor, Andy The quartet of 15-year-olds – Arthur Scrivener, Burnham. William Galloway, Sam McKnight and Luca There are also local festival appearances I’m delighted to hear that Stockport will be McLindon-Morris - are now looking forward to booked in for Reddish and Romiley, and the connected to the Metrolink network at long However, this isn’t the end of the project. a 2020 that will see them release their second excellent Down by the Riverside weekend a last! A business case has been sent to We still desperately want to hear your views single and make festival appearances around little further afield in Lancashire. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on the final details of the proposals which the North West, all while preparing to sit their seeking approval to extend the Metrolink can be viewed on the Council website. We GCSEs this summer at Priestnall. Derailer’s debut single, High Tide, is available network to Stockport. have specific concerns which need to be to download, while the release of follow-up addressed over the coming months: Manchester music legend Clint Boon urged The Time is Now, is imminent. The line would be an extension of the listeners to “get some Derailer in your life East Didsbury line and would serve the • Leegate Road and several issues around and make it better” when he invited them to In amongst, the boys are keeping focused Heatons before looping round to Stockport. ownership, heritage, access and trees play live on his radio show last November - on those GCSEs and as Clint Boon told them Metrolink isn’t just about linking up services • Access issues across the Golf Club and new Stockport Mayor Laura Booth did “get through your exams and then you can to Manchester Piccadilly but is part of the just that. • Keeping cycle and walkways lit 24/7 really start having fun”. strategy to join up orbital communities across • Managing traffic flows and restricting Greater Manchester. She was so impressed after seeing their You can keep up to date with Derailer’s latest speed bumps which can put cyclists off energetic performance of synth-driven bluesy gigs @derailerofficial on Instagram, The project is projected to start in 2024. rock ‘n’roll at Stockport’s brilliant live music @derailer_band on Twitter and For more information, see: venue, the Spinning Top, over Christmas, @derailerofficial on Facebook. We’re Delivering More Electric Charging www.stockport.gov.uk/about-stockport- that she immediately asked them to play the Points walk-cycle
The council and TfGM appointed a new homes to promote the Christmas tree collection, which All the trees collected in the Heatons area and nearby operator of the GMEV Network last December. raises vital funds to support hospice care when people postcodes were taken to Burnage Rugby club where In the coming months we have plans to HEATONIANS donate online when they register their real Christmas they were recycled with the chippings being used by the replace all the aging infrastructure with more tree for collection. club. Local tree surgeons also donated their services to reliable units. In addition we are installing help with this enormous operation in South Manchester. Author:JUST Clare Hinton HELP 25+ Rapid Chargers throughout GM. The campaign was a huge success and has raised over The Heatons community helped raise over £37k for St £37,000 which will be donated to St Ann’s Hospice, Trees in other locations were chipped and reused in Stockport will benefit from two Rapid Ann’s Hospice and other local charities. chargers at: as well as other local charities as nominated by the local parks, including Etherow Park and Torkington volunteers who gave up their time and donated services Park, as well as at Bowdon Rugby Club, and the 1. Massie Street Car Park JustHelping, a national charity which partners with to assist with the collection. During the weekend of the chippings from other Stockport postcodes were taken 2. New bridge Lane Car Park hospices to organise Christmas tree collections on a 10 – 12 January, more than 100 volunteers collected to a farm in Poynton where they will be later used national scale, would like to take this opportunity to over 3,300 real Christmas trees throughout Stockport, as mulch on plants. The Christmas tree collection is We also have further funding for an say a huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers at parts of Trafford and South Manchester postcodes. The popular amongst residents as it not only gives them additional 300 extra chargers across Greater Heatons Scouts and the Stockport Lamplighters Rotary Manchester, and I have today made 4 event was also supported by many local businesses the opportunity to donate to local causes, but is also Club, who once again supported the charity. They suggestions, in addition to the Library and providing volunteers and vehicles. environmentally friendly too. delivered thousands upon thousands of leaflets to local PAGE 6 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 | LIFESTYLE & GARDENING ON THE FLIP SIDE… In our new regular feature, a local mum and her teenage daughter discuss the issues hitting the headlines from each of their differing perspectives. This month, they discuss the announcement from Philip Schofield that he is gay and how he has struggled to be open about it for decades. Some people are shocked, some not surprised, some are wondering how this affects his wife and family, and his popularity. Over to our local mum and daughter for their thoughts... THE MEANING Mum We are offering a free introductory talk Well, it was a very different time back when entitled “Leading a Happier Life” on Saturday Philip Schofield first became a TV Presenter. OF LIFE morning, 21 March from 10am to 12 noon, marriage was not legal at that time and gay Author: Sheila Senior with tea and coffee on arrival. Daughter people were not protected by equal rights Do you ever wonder what life is about? Are That’s the thing - perhaps whilst he knew unlike today. you trying to understand the world and your These practical, non-academic courses are back then that he was gay he felt he would be place in it? Would you like to achieve your held at Belmont House, Heaton Norris. Built so closely scrutinised that it was not a viable Daughter full potential and explore life to the fullest? in 1911 as the Baker Street Mission, Belmont option for him to be openly gay especially in I think now, when we hear that someone is Are you prepared for a challenge? House is a beautifully converted building his chosen career. gay, it is less shocking to our generation and on the corner of Belmont Street and Baker perhaps, we can understand that someone If the answer to one or all of these questions Street and, for the last 15 years, has been Mum may have kept their sexuality hidden because is ‘yes’, then a practical philosophy course a study centre where regular courses in I think back then, we thought only men with of the institutionalised homophobia that was might be just the thing you are looking for. Practical Philosophy & Meditation, as well as particularly effeminate characteristics were more prevalent in previous years. Nowadays, One of the best places to start is with the Art Exhibitions, are held. The rooms are also gay. TV ratings are less likely to be diminished great teachers from the East and West, available for hire. because of the TV star’s sexual orientation. and to hear what they have been saying for Daughter thousands of years and how this applies in For full details about future courses, how to Wasn’t it also more difficult then, for people Mum your own life. These courses will give you enrol, or room hire go to; who were in the public eye? Because the Should we even need to know people’s the tools to begin the great work of self- www.practicalphilosophy.co.uk TV broadcasters would have been revealing sexuality on TV or in society? I think it is understanding and are open to people of all or www.belmonthouse.org an agenda by having openly gay presenters more important that we value the person, and ages, requiring no previous knowledge or whilst there were laws preventing certain what they have to offer. I think it is less about experience, just an enquiring, open mind. The building is open Monday, Wednesday & freedoms for gay people. who they love and more about if we love to be Thursday from 9.30 am to 12pm, and Monday entertained by them. Perhaps it is really none The School of Philosophy has been offering - Thursday evenings during term-time from Mum of our business. courses in the North West for over 50 years, 7pm to 9.30pm. I see what you mean, however, in the 80’s and here in Heaton Norris since 2005. there were homosexual presenters, talk show hosts and comedians on TV. They were If you have an idea for a topic you would pretty flamboyant characters though, and like to see discussed from two different they certainly wouldn’t have talked about perspectives in On the Flip Side, please their partners on TV. Of course, because gay email us at: [email protected] BORNAuthor: Mike Hilton TO RIDE
Now that the weather is improving, what better way to enjoy it than by getting out on START CHIT, a bike ride! Riding a bike has many benefits including improving fitness levels, lowering your carbon CHIT, CHITTING… footprint, and reducing stress levels. Regular Author: Paul Lowis cycling is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with Now is the time to buy your new potatoes Heaton Mersey Artisan Market on St John’s a sedentary lifestyle. Here at Sustainable if you wish to grow them this year and, the Road. Again, the route will be using a Living in the Heatons, we have been planning truth is, they are so simple to grow and taste combination of off-road paths and very quiet some great local bike rides utilising the fantastic! roads. Don’t forget that bag for the market. quieter roads and off-road paths. Seed potatoes have just appeared in the Booking for the bike rides is essential Our rides are open to all and the SLH team garden centres and are now also available - please contact: [email protected]. particularly welcome those who want to get on-line. They are relatively cheap, and you back on their bikes after the winter break, should buy them whilst they are still fresh All participants must bring a roadworthy bike, or those who are new to cycling, as well as and whilst there is a good choice of varieties and all under 18’s must be accompanied by families with children. They will be led by an adult. If you are looking for someone to available. too many seed potatoes in them but don’t experienced cycle leaders who will make teach kids to ride a bike, please contact: worry if you have too many - give them to sure that no-one is left behind. www.ncagb.co.uk/our-bike-courses/learn-to-ride/ I plant first earlies at the end of March and friends or neighbours and, once chitted, you second earlies usually a couple of weeks can compost your egg boxes. There are two bike rides planned for April - the later (mid-April). It is important to chit your Bike rides are planned throughout the year, first on Sunday 5 April at 10:30am, starting including a visit to Reddish Vale, a trip to seed potatoes first - I usually put mine in egg If you are planting them in a large bag or in Heaton Mersey (Heaton Pub) and going to Abney Hall, and even a trip to Knutsford boxes inside the porch. Chitting generally container, line the bottom with 6 inches the Heaton Moor Producers Market on Shaw to watch a penny farthing race! For more produces a bigger crop of spuds so don’t (15cms) of compost and put the seed potatoes Road. The route will be a combination of information on all of the bike rides planned forget. just below the surface. I use either garden off road paths and very quiet roads, taking throughout the year, please visit: compost or organic peat free compost. in Heaton Mersey Common along the way. Chit the potatoes rose end up (this is the end www.slheatons.org Bring a bag for all those lovely gifts from the with the most eyes). Leave them until the As the shoots grow, just keep topping up with market! shoots are an inch or so long and keep them compost until your container/ bag is full. That in a light, frost-free place. is all there is to it - and they taste wonderful. The second ride in April will be on Saturday
25 April at 10:30am, starting from Heaton I find that many of the packs you buy have Have fun and enjoy! Chapel (George and Dragon Pub) to the | PAGE 7 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 YOUR ENVIRONMENT ADVERTORIAL CHEAPER GREEN LIFE LOVING Author: Mel Godfrey REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILLS AND BE GREEN HEATON There are a growing number of energy total reduce the effectiveness of your heating Love Heaton Chapel has also brought the companies offering “renewable only” energy and increase your bills. CHAPEL local community together and helped to packages for both electricity and gas. They Author: Love Heaton Chapel tackle social isolation. We have hosted two are a good place to start if you are concerned Most of us also have technology and Love Heaton Chapel was formed in early community picnics, two community socials as about your bills and would like to reduce innovations that have been added piecemeal 2018 by a group of friends who regularly met part of the Heart of the Heatons Festival,and, your carbon impact. There is however plenty to our homes – smart boilers, double glazing, at local Heaton Chapel pub, Heaton Hops, recently, a hugely popular quiz night at Feed more you can do, particularly if you plan it in mechanical air extraction etc. Controlling this and wanted to bring the local community General Store. with other expenditure that you are already equipment is important. Controls, if not well together. Now, just over two years in, Love intending to make over the coming months understood, will not achieve their optimum Heaton Chapel has been instrumental in Love Heaton Chapel meet on the 2nd and years. device performance. making the area a greener, cleaner and Tuesday of the month bi-monthly - our next friendlier place to live, all with support from meeting is our AGM on 10th of March at 7pm Most improvement projects offer an Using a professional knowledge of housing the local community and businesses. at Feed General Store. opportunity to increase the airtightness and and property, and aided by technology, Mel
insulation levels in your home. For example, Godfrey can make your home toasty for less. Some of our achievements over the last Upcoming events in Heaton Chapel include: when you replace kitchen units you should Mel is an independent surveyor and analyst two years include leading a campaign to take the chance to seal the room from the of older homes who can help you get more regenerate the recycling area on School • 1 March – Love Heaton Chapel Litter sub-floor beneath and stop the infiltration of from your home. Lane and turn it into a community green Pick – meet 11am outside Feed General cold air taking place along the walls. Your space, carrying out over six community clean Store home is really a living, breathing system Visit www.warminwinter.co.uk ups and litter picks, and helping to maintain • 21 April – Love Heaton Chapel Games and it will have many tiny gaps giving air or call 0781 005 3743 five different community green spaces. Night: 7-9pm, Feed General Store seepage that are not obvious, but which in • 9 June – Love Heaton Chapel Quiz: 7:30-9:30pm, Feed General Store Stockport Grammar School recently welcomed the Four Heatons Traders Love Heaton Chapel encourage people STOCKPORT Associations, Heatons Women’s Institute in the local area to get involved with their and Sustainable Living in the Heatons who community group, get to know one another, GRAMMAR delivered an enjoyable and informative talk and support the neighbourhood. KICKS THE entitled ‘Kick the Plastic’. We would love anyone who would like to get The talk is the latest in Stockport Grammar’s involved to get in touch. By coming together, PLASTIC regular ‘Spotlight On…’ series hosted in the Author: Enfys Bosworth we can create a more well-connected, Senior School library. The talks provide pupils stronger Heaton Chapel community. with the chance to gain expert insight into a HEATONS BUSINESSES variety of stimulating topics from academic, DELIVER ECO-TALK TO amount of plastic we use and the audience, Get in touch with us at: historical and current affairs. which included members of the school’s Eco- [email protected] STOCKPORT GRAMMAR Committee, enjoyed sharing their own ideas Pupils were inspired by the speakers who with the visitors. or join the Love Heaton Chapel Facebook offered tips and advice on how to reduce the group. PLASTIC FREE HEATONS TIME FOR EVER WONDERED WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE PESKY PLASTICS? CHANGE IS NOW! HERE’S YOUR GUIDE TO RECYCLING IN THE HEATONS... VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR CLIMATE ACTION Oral care products ● The Good Life SK4 3BS Plastic bottles Author: Mel Godfrey Including used toothpaste tubes and all ● Didsbury Road Primary School SK4 3HB A group of volunteers, led by the Sustainable toothbrushes ● Brown recycling bins, see Living in the Heatons, has begun putting Finish Dishwasher packaging and www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com together a public programme of events and ● Tithe Barn Primary School SK4 3NG cleaning product refill pouches a festival for summer 2020 with the theme: ● The Good Life SK4 3BS Plastic carrier bags Heatons Climate Action Festival, Everything ● Didsbury Road Primary School SK4 3HB ● The Good Life SK4 3BS You Wanted to Know About Acting on Climate ● Didsbury Road Primary School SK4 3HB ● Local supermarkets Change but Were Afraid to Ask. Crisp packets Margarine, yoghurt, cream, ice cream, No popcorn packets please PVC advertising banners plastic fruit cartons/ trays, confectionary We have identified a strong desire for better tubs local knowledge and information across a ● Nook SK4 4HY ● Plastic Shed, see www.plasticshed.org, wide range of climate change topics.These ● Tithe Barn Primary School SK4 3NG turning plastic waste into new useful ● Black refuge bins, see www. include: travel, wildlife, food, energy, fashion, ● The Good Life SK4 3BS things! recycleforgreatermanchester.com cars, home insulation and understanding the ● Palm Recycling at Sainsbury’s Recycling science. We also want to make events and Writing instruments Plastic bottle lids Bank, Cheadle SK8 3BB activities fun too. If you would like to help Including pens, pencils, felt tips, us and have an interest in any of these topic highlighters, markers, tippex, fountain ● LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Contact lens and packaging areas - or others - then please get in touch by pens Market Street, M1 1PT or Arndale Centre, contacting us on: M4 3QA or The Trafford Centre, M17 8DF ● Boots The Opticians (on the A6) SK4 2QN [email protected] ● Tithe Barn Primary School SK4 3NG ● The Good Life SK4 3BS Climate change and biodiversity depletion ● Didsbury Road Primary School SK4 3HB is already taking place around us, so this is your chance to make a difference alongside Beauty treatments fellow like-minded local residents: new habits Including compacts, palettes, mascara, have to begin at the local level as much as lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balm, beauty tubes the global. and pots, all Weleda products PAGE 8 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 | LOCAL SCHOOLS UPDATE
DIYAuthor: Lauren Eva SOS! SPREADING JOY Broadstone Hall Primary School is calling out Author: Sian Williams for help! Staff and students at Reddish Vale High Broadstone Hall Primary would like to School were overwhelmed with generosity redesign their Early Years outdoor provision this Christmas after receiving significant area but, sadly, due to lack of funding, it is donations from a number of partners within proving difficult. Lauren Eva, who is heading Lauren goes on to say: “All of these additions and around the local community. up the project, tells us: “Children’s social, will not only fuel children’s curiosity about emotional and mental health are our absolute the outside world, but they will also develop Our school was very grateful to receive an priority, and we want to improve the wellbeing fine and gross motor skills, develop their extremely generous donation of £5,000 from of our 3, 4, and 5 year olds by providing them language skills, and allow them to build a very kind local business owner, who wanted with an outdoor space filled with endless strong relationships with other children.” to spread some Christmas cheer and help a lot of our students and their families very opportunities to learn through play.” our families during the Christmas period. happy. Broadstone Hall are looking for any keen As it stands, the outdoor area has not been gardeners or builders who could help plan The donation was used to give back to our We were also very grateful to receive touched for many years and it is in desperate their outdoor area, as well as anybody strong students and their families. Our dedicated £3,320 worth of gifts, provided by Hits Radio need of some love. Lauren says: “We are enough to pick up a shovel and help them staff worked hard to pull together Christmas Manchester and Cash for Kids’ Mission kindly asking for donations from both our dig! hampers stocked with a wide variety of Christmas appeal. Many of our pupils were school PTA fund and the kind and generous Christmas luxury items including biscuits, given the opportunity to visit ‘Santa’s grotto’ members of the wider school community.” Any donations from businesses willing to chocolates, Christmas jumpers, gift vouchers and choose a gift. help would be greatly appreciated… they and games. We also gave a number of Ideally, the school would like to create would love anything from gravel and soil, to pupils gift vouchers to enable them to treat We are very grateful for the donations that we their own mini ‘nature garden’ filled with plants and pallets! themselves, or to buy gifts for loved ones. received, which allowed us to undertake such herbs, plants and wild grass, create a new The hampers were distributed to families by a momentous act of kindness, and spread the vegetable patch, build a new sand pit, and Please get in touch with Nichola Keith, on staff to spread the Christmas joy and make joy at Christmas. a ‘construction pit’ filled with gravel. They [email protected] would also like to create a water wall and a if you are able to help in any way, big or music wall. small. RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MARCH ECO WARRIORS Fiction Children’s Fiction BATTLE PLASTICS The Poppy War A Pocketful of Stars Author:Tithe Barn Primary School by R.F. Kuang by Aisha Bushby Local Primary School, Tithe Barn, are taking a stand against plastic waste and raising The first in a fantasy series inspired by modern Safiya’s parents are divorced. They rarely see funds to help protect the environment. Chinese history, The Poppy War follows the journey each other, but when Safia’s mother becomes ill, it of the peasant Rin who is unexpectedly accepted means regular trips to the hospital. All it takes is a Martin Stamper tells us: “It all started when into the most prestigious military school in Nikan. whiff of her mother’s perfume and Safiya is whisked Fred, one of the Year 4 children, watched an During training, Rin discovers she is not who she off into a gripping adventure. This is a touching episode of David Attenbourgh’s Blue Planet thought she was and that she possesses a lethal story of childhood,, the importance of friendship, on TV which highlighted the terrifying levels magical ability - the art of shamanism. An epic tale and just a pinch of magic. It’s all about being unique of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, and of determination, survival, and war. and being yourself. I would give this book five stars the threat posed to marine wildlife.” out of five, after all this is a pocketful of stars. PHOTO: Eco-warriors from Tithe Barn Primary School Non-Fiction As a result of this, Fred got together with Recommended by Leila, Age 9 his friend Dougie and prepared an assembly In their first year, the school has collected First They Killed My Father: for the whole school on plastic pollution to in excess of two hundred kilos of plastic for A Daughter of Cambodia The Penguin Lessons highlight his concern. Martin says: “This which they have been credited with just short Remember by Tom Michell effectively was a challenge to the school to of £400 to be used in ways which will benefit by Loung Ung think of ways to make a difference.” the environment. Martin tells us: “some of Have you ever heard of a real penguin being a the money we have been paid for the waste First They Killed My Father is the memoir of Loung school mascot? This true story is about an English In the year which has just passed, the school plastic has been used to fund the purchase of Ung who was just 5-years old when the Khmer schoolteacher working in Argentina that befriends has appointed thirty pupils to be dedicated an acre of endangered tropical rainforest, in Rouge stormed into Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a penguin who becomes the school rugby team’s Eco-warriors and also become a collection conjunction with the World Land Trust.” in April 1975. Under Pol Pot’s brutal regime, an mascot and the swimming coach! point for a unique plastic recycling scheme estimated 2 million people are believed to have called Terracycle. The scheme takes plastic The school Eco-warriors have also recently been systematically killed. This wonderful book has happy, exciting and very waste which would not usually be collected been on a fact finding mission to the main funny parts but you must be prepared for some and is recycled by Terracycle to produce Greater Manchester waste recycling centre. Loung tells her family’s story of fleeing the city, tragic moments. useful and long lasting items such as They have been busily passing on their being seperated from her siblings, trained as a child park benches and fence panels. Through findings to the wider school community with soldier, and, ultimately, her survival. I enjoyed how well Tom and Juan Salvador bonded sponsorship from some of the manufacturing a view to making them all better recyclers. and it shows relationships between animals and companies, Terracycle are then able to pay Young Adult Fiction humans are very powerful even if the animal isn’t the collection point a small fee for the items For further information please see the Eco- domestic. they collect. warriors page of the school website and Mortal Engines follow on Twitter @TitheBarnPrimary by Philip Reeve I recommend this book to ages 10+ but you should Tithe Barn Primary is currently collecting keep a dictionary with you for some of the more crisp packets, writing implements, pringle Set far in the future, a post-apocalyptic world sees complex language. tubes, oral care products and beauty care motorized cities fighting one another to survive. packaging. They have been very lucky to London is one of the larger & stronger cities, Recommended by Angus, Age 10 have been supported not only by their own attacking everything in its path. Hester Shaw is school community, but also local businesses the only one who can stop London and teams up such as The Good Life in Heaton Mersey, and with young apprentice, Tom Natsworthy, for a heart- Thank you for all the book recommendations we other local schools who have collected items stopping adventure. have received. If you don’t see your recommendation on their behalf. here, look out for it in a future issue. Recommended by Anya, Age 13 | PAGE 9 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020
RANDOM OVERHEARD IN CULTURE THE HEATONS TRAVEL: VISIT VIVACIOUS VALENCIA Author: Becky Field
The Heatons Post brings you our roving raconteur, the flaneur of the Heatons and beyond, known for gracing our (mostly) licensed places and spaces...described as The Patron of Debauchery, a lighthearted literatus, the wandering adventures of a solo Twitterer usually from a table near you.
Sarcasm frequent, drops of kindness rare and small. The port of Valencia is Spain’s third largest satirical figures, but some people think they Evenings are filled with firework displays, You have been warned folks. city and boasts stunning beaches, open are erotic images which could be true as this each one getting grander, leading to the main Here goes... green spaces and spectacular architecture. is one of the only non-religious examples of ‘La Nit de Foc’ on 18th March. This alone From the grand La Lonja de la Seda, which Gothic architecture in Europe. draws crowds of up to 800,000 people. #RandomOverheard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Such was the unfolding saga, this thread impressive green space of Turia Park, The city’s main attraction, Las Fallas de On the final night, the ‘ninots’ are burnt. achieved the weight of its own hashtag: Valencia has something for everyone and Valencia begins on 1st March, culminating There is a children’s version at 10pm and the #Doorgate … is less than three hours away by plane from in an exuberant spectacle from 15th – 19th grandest bonfire is in Plaza Ayuntamiento There’s a problem with the cafe bar door, Manchester. March. Deriving from an old carpenter’s at 1am. Here, ‘ninots’ are stuffed with combination of stormy winds and heavy tradition, the festival celebrates the arrival of pyrotechnics, the street lights are turned off customer footfall. Valencianos are proudly outspoken about spring. and firemen stand in place - just in case! Head chef leaps into heroic action with drill their city, and rightly so. It has a rich and and screwdriver in a manner worthy of an Ian varied culture and even has its own language Throughout the winter, carpenters would prop The festival provides noise, entertainment, Fleming novel: - Valencian. Wandering around the streets up lanterns with pieces of wood and then burn lights, costumes and plenty of fun. It you will stumble on striking street art created them when spring arrived. As the tradition attracts people from all over the world, and “No worries ladies! Soon have this fixed!” by up and coming street artists. Don’t just developed, people would add old belongings Valencianos claim that it is the most popular One smoker comments that she, no, hell!, all expect to find aerosol tagging though - these and rags to the bonfires and try and make it festival in Spain. of us, may as well light up where we’re all sat artists take their work seriously and the art is look like they were burning figures. inside such is the current force of air circulating created with a variety of mixed media. However, no matter what time of year you visit – along with the odd spot of tumbleweed. These days each neighbourhood in Valencia Valencia, you are sure to have an amazing One elderly chap kindly and gently adjusts Mixing the new with the old, Valencia is also raises money to create a ‘ninot’. These are time. There are museums to explore, markets the door each and every time to a firm closed famous for its amazing architecture. The giant effigies, usually satirical versions of to browse and a night-life that suits every position whilst head chef consults with elegant barman before finally folding his paper and centre of historic Valencia is known as Ciutat Spanish celebrities and politicians, that are taste. Also, with very little rainfall and warm leaving, shutting the still troublesome door Vella and is steeped in history. placed in key areas of the city. They really weather throughout the year, Valencia is the carefully and gently behind him. are a sight to behold. perfect destination to explore. RyanAir flies Santos Juanes Church was built in 1240 and direct from Manchester to Valencia making it Elegant barman saunters over with a beautiful new roll of sellotape (other fixatives are La Lonja de la Seda, or the Silk Market, took A morning parade featuring a brass band easy enough to pop over for a long, sunny available folks) unsullied by human hand and 66 years to build and is the perfect example and firecrackers and processions and events weekend. adjusts the door catch with the flourish of a few of the wealth created during the fifteenth occur all day including pageants, paella strips. century. Keep an eye out for the Gothic competitions, and bullfights. It is a noisy Further arriving customers render this Heath gargoyles; it is said they are allegorical or affair and it just gets louder every day. Robinson style solution useless.
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The ensuing wild, though premature, applause ceases abruptly at the departure of local POETRY & MUSIC pub landlord who, in a fit of jealous pique inspiration from. He is also in demand as a sound and astonishment at the incredible meal just A MOST WANTED engineer and spent a number of years teaching recently enjoyed by his family, the like of which music therapy to children with various disabilities at he could only dream of gracing his own tables KIN over the road, exits in such a manner as to the Heatons School, St. James Road. Author: John Delaney-Willis HOMECOMING… render the door useless. Again. Your tiny hand fits mine and Author: Andy Rayner mine in his like a Russian doll. One of the area’s top local bands is ending a Stevie finds it hard to fit his music into any genre: The next customer across the threshold also happens to be a builder. Takes one glance at near three-year exodus from their home territory “Most of my writing is done on acoustic guitar, so I Amid the ridges and valleys of my fingerprints, the situation and announces his verdict: when they play a gig at West Heaton Tennis am basically a singer/songwriter” he said. “However you can glimpse bog land and farms, factories Club on 6 March. the songs develop as the guys in the band each “It’s
And with such tiny hands, Mellor is a unique presence, and completing Update: Fixed Andy Rayner writes a regular monthly column on all connections are made. the line-up are two distinctly different talented guitarists in Markie Creswell and Billy Buckley . genres of music in the Heatons – contact him with Current status: Back to the usual madness ‘Yeah....back to normal eh....cheers...’ Winner of the Heart Of The Heatons A job at Forsyth’s music shop in Manchester your music news at:
2019 Poetry Competition (Over 50s) opened Stevie’s eyes to the myriad of [email protected] instrumental sounds and styles that he draws his PAGE 10 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 | LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS PUTTING THE A NEW WAY TO LEARN Author: Rosalind Milligan
The beginning of February saw the annual, Typically, Apprenticeships tend to be HEATONS ON week-long celebration of Apprenticeships considered entry level roles for 16 – 18 year across England and was a time to celebrate olds who are leaving school, but there are success. more & more ‘Golden’ Apprentices looking for a second or sometimes even a third career – Author:THE 4HTA Steering MAP Group Employers promoted the success of their Firemen/Women, Policemen/women, armed The 4 Heatons Traders Association (4HTA) The Heatons have a thriving local business apprentices and the programmes they run, forces etc. have launched the first ever Heatons Map, community, with a significantly lower number whilst highlighting the huge benefits to other focused on what local businesses have to of empty shops than other areas in the employers (often their competitors) who are Currently, there are over 700 different offer. The map covers the five main shopping borough. Recent years have seen a rise in thinking of taking on an apprentice. At the Apprenticeship standards across a whole parades in Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor, new businesses opening up, despite the same time, apprentices across the country variety of sectors including Agriculture, Moor Top, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris. unpredictable economic climate. “Keeping helped to attract the next generation of Environmental and Animal Care, Business the local pound in the local area helps keep apprentices by sharing their own stories and and Administration, Care Services, Catering The map is the culmination of over 12-months our high streets viable” said Raj. From coffee experiences. and Hospitality, Construction, Creative and work by the 4HTA team during which shops to pet services, computer repair to Design, Digital, Education and Childcare, businesses were invited to purchase a slot solicitors, the Heatons offer almost any This year saw the 13th National Apprenticeship Engineering and Manufacturing, Hair and on the map, which is designed to increase product or service you could ask for. The map Week which brought together apprenticeship Beauty, Health and Science, Legal, Finance footfall in & around the Heatons. provides a handy directory on the reverse to supporters from across the country, with and Accounting, Protective services, Sales, make it easier to locate the shop you need, as MPs, ambassadors, apprentices, training Marketing and Procurement, Transport and “We have some amazing businesses, but well as businesses based within the Heatons providers and top employers involved in Logistics. with the Heatons spread over such a large that do not operate from a shop. recognising and promoting the value and area it can be a challenge for residents and importance of apprenticeships. All Apprenticeship opportunities are visitors to find what they need” explains The map will be available from local shops, advertised on the National Apprenticeship Rajeev Arora, Chair of the 4HTA. “It can be libraries and the station, as well as from An apprenticeship provides the opportunity Services website (NAS). However, some a confusing place if you don’t know the area venues in surrounding areas like Cheadle, to learn whilst you earn and is a real employers offer Apprenticeships to new well, so we wanted a map to showcase our Reddish and Stockport Town Centre. An alternative, in many instances, to going colleagues once they begin employment, amazing local businesses, and make it easier online version is planned for later in the year. away to University. Apprenticeships also providing a way to ensure colleagues are to find what you’re looking for.” provide the chance to learn new skills at a fully skilled and competent - it is always worth www.fourheatons.co.uk/project/heatons- later stage of life. Apprentices gain skills and getting in touch and asking the question map/ qualifications that employers are seeking if you are looking to work for a particular and are able to put these skills into practice organisation or sector. Find out more about immediately, working alongside both a coach Apprenticeships at: and a workplace mentor - there is always LOCAL COMMUNITY AWARDS someone on hand to help. www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Author: Cllr Jude Wells
Two local businesses have won awards for their services to local residents. GIVING SOMETHING BACK Each year, Andrew Gwynne MP for Denton and Reddish (covers parts of the neighbourhoods Local business owner, Matthew Lee, has As a season ticket holder, Matthew rarely of Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris), recently become a sponsor at Stockport misses a home match but, unfortunately, runs Local Business Awards across the County FC for the current season. work commitments mean he doesn't often constituency. The award gives local residents have the opportunity to attend when County the chance to nominate and celebrate their Matthew tells us: “I previously worked at are playing away. favourite local businesses ahead of Small Stockport County for 20 years, heading up Business Saturday on December 1st. their successful lottery” - the Stockport County Matthew is discovering more and more Lottery is a weekly draw that generates funds Stockport County supporters from the Over the two months the awards ran for, for the continued development of the club. Heatons & Reddish on a weekly basis and, over 3,000 nominations were received, as a special reward to these fans, he offers a putting forward over 180 independently ran Explaining why he chose to become a 20% discount in his shop - The Seashell Fish businesses from across Denton & Reddish sponsor, Matthew says: “The main reason is & Chip Shop - to anyone who shows a home for contention in the award. In Reddish South because the club gave me a chance after I left or away match ticket, or a season ticket, from Ward, we had two very popular winners. school, and it’s my way of giving something the 2019/20 season. Evidence of how much people value their back.” PHOTO: Chris receiving his award at Christy’s Car local businesses. Hospital
Heaton Hops has become an institution on School Lane, everyone talks about the Hops family, and beer drinkers rave about the choice of beers available.
They host community events during the year and have made a major contribution to the night time economy in the area.
Christy’s Car Hospital on Greg St, is run by local man Chris and his team of body work experts. People commented on the quality of their repairs, their customer service, and the overall friendly welcome they receive.
We are really lucky to have so many fantastic local businesses on our high streets across the Heatons and Reddish. The awards give people the opportunity to celebrate their neighbourhoods and the great local PHOTO: Damian O’Shea receiving his award at Official opening of the Broadstone Arcade on Sunday 2 February. businesses we have right on our doorstep. Heaton Hops 9 small independent businesses. 77a - 81 Broadstone Rd, Reddish, SK5 7AS. | PAGE 11 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 THIS IS YOUR NEWSPAPER! Be involved! Help fund us! Got a story? Want to write for us? Want to list an event? We’re a not-for-profit community newspaper that relies on donations to stay in print. Need to connect with volunteers? To donate, follow the link to our crowdfunding site from: www.heatonspost.co.uk Email us at: [email protected] WHAT’S ON? EVENT TIME & DATE LOCATION BOOKING / CONTACT PRICE Sun 1 March Booking not required Heaton Moor Producer’s Market Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 4AG FREE 10:30 - 14:30 Enquiries: [email protected] Love Heaton Chapel Litter Pick Sun 1 March - 11:00 Feed General Store, 393 Manchester Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 5BY Booking not required. FREE
Heatons Comedy Evening Sun 1 March - 19:15 - 22:00 Heatons Sports Club, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, SK4 2NF Tickets: www.heatonscomedy.co.uk £10
Ladies Event Evening Thurs 5 March - 19:30 - 23:00 Heatons Sports Club, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, SK4 2NF Tickets are available from the Main Bar at the Club £5
Feed Vinyl Night Fri 6 March - 18:00 Feed General Store, 393 Manchester Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 5BY Booking not required FREE
Loose Change Live Music Event Fri 6 March - 19:45 - 23:30 Heatons Sports Club, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, SK4 2NF Ticket money to Cancer Research. Pay on the door £10
West Heaton Bowling, Tennis & Squash Club, Princes Road, Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Fri 6 March - 19:30 Pay on the door £5 Heaton Moor, SK4 3NH
Heaton Mersey Methodist Church, 49 Cavendish Rd, Just turn up! Enquiries: Tracy Brennan, 07598572904, Who Let the Dads Out? Sat 7 March - 10:00 - 12:00 £3 Heaton Mersey, SK4 3DP [email protected]
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2PmJhYj Heaton Mersey Coder Dojo Sat 7 March - 14:30 - 17:30 HMCT - Mersey House, Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3EQ FREE Enquiries: [email protected]
FREE for Booking not required. Enquiries: Masih Alam, [email protected] Jamming with Krishno Chura Sat 7 March - 15:30 - 18:30 St. John’s Church, St. John’s Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BR musicians / 07878279127, 0161 2833206 £5 to watch
Heaton Mersey Collective Village Garden plot, next to the scout hut, Sun 8 March - 10:30 Booking not required. Enquiries: [email protected] FREE Gardening Workday Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BS
Heaton Chapel Community Centre, Heatons Crime Panel Wed 11 March - 19:00 - 21:00 Booking not required. FREE Broadstone Hall Road South, Heaton Chapel, SK4 5JD
Tickets: https://bit.ly/37XLa3X Adult Phonics Workshop Thurs 12 March - 19:30 The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 3LD £10 Enquiries: Shona by email: [email protected]
International Womens Week Celebrations Fri 13 March - 16:30 - 19:30 Heaton Norris Wreck Pavillion, Love Lane, Heaton Norris, SK4 1JA Booking not required, Enquiries: [email protected] FREE
Craft Room Clear Out Reddish Sat 14 March - 10:30 - 13:30 Christ Church, Lillian Grove, Reddish, SK5 6EQ Booking not required. FREE
Meet at the bench on Didsbury Road, Didsbury Road Wildlife Area community event Sat 14 March - 13:30 Booking not required. Enquiries: [email protected] FREE Brompton Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3HZ
Heaton Moor Golf Club, Mauldeth Road, Tickets available from the Bar at Heaton Moor Golf Club in advance. Limited The Last Drop Live Sat 14 March - 19:30 £12.50 Heaton Mersey, SK4 3NX availability. Enquiries: 0161 432 2134, [email protected]
Booking not required. Enquiries: [email protected], Kitsch Republic - Samples, Seconds & Overstocks Event Sun 15 March - 10:00 - 16:00 Workshop 4, Safestore Reddish, Reddish Road, SK5 7BW FREE Tel: 07957 444 195
£50/£30 - free to Walthew House Cup - Blind Bowling Tournament Wed 18 March - 10:00 Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury, M20 5PG Contact Shannon 0161 480 2612 / [email protected] people with sight or hearing loss
“Leading a Happier Life” An introduction to Booking not required. Enquiries: 0800 8030799 Sat 21 March - 10:00 - 12:00 Belmont House, Belmont Street, Heaton Norris, SK4 1TG FREE Practical Philosophy or email [email protected]
Punk 10 - Music Festival Sat 21 March - 11:00 - 23:30 The Spinning Top,20 Wellington Road South, Heaton Norris, SK4 1AA
Booking not required. Enquiries: 0800 8030799 Belmont Arts Spring Exhibition Opening Night Fri 20 March - 18:00 - 21:00 Belmont House, Belmont Street, Heaton Norris, SK4 1TG FREE or email [email protected]
Booking not required. Check www.practicalphilosophy.co.uk for opening Belmont Arts Spring Exhibition Fri 20 - Thurs 26 March Belmont House, Belmont Street, Heaton Norris, SK4 1TG FREE times, Enquiries: 0800 8030799 or email [email protected]
Music On The Moor Recital Sat 21 March - 15:00 St Paul’s Church, Highfield, St Paul’s Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 4RY FREE
Reddish Spring Clean-up (part of the Keep Britain Tidy Spring Register: https://bit.ly/2HX4i7L Sat 28 March - 10:30 Rupert Street car park, Reddish, SK5 6DY FREE Clean-up campaign) Enquiries: [email protected]
Fearless Families - Mindfulness Workshop Sat 28 March - 14:00 St Paul’s Church Hall, Highfield, St Paul’s Rd, SK4 4RY Book: [email protected] £30
Heaton Mersey Conservative Club, 444 Didsbury Road, Dementia Disco Sat 28 March - 17:00 - 19:00 FREE Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BS
Booking not required. Enquiries: Andy Rayner - [email protected], The Reactions Sat 28 March - 21:00 The Crown Inn, 98 Heaton Moor Road, SK4 4NZ FREE 077 716 06 071
Who Let the Dads Out? Sat 4 April - 10:00 - 12:00 Heaton Mersey Methodist Church, 49 Cavendish Rd, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3DP Just turn up! Enquiries: Tracy Brennan, 07598572904, [email protected] £3 Sun 5 April Booking not required Heaton Moor Producer’s Market Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 4AG FREE 10:30 - 14:30 Enquiries: [email protected] Heaton Pub (start) / Shaw Road (end), 474 Didsbury Road, SLH Bike Ride Sun 5 April - 10:30 Booking essential: [email protected] FREE Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BS
4HTA Easter Trail Mon 6 - Sun 12 April Around the Heatons Booking not required, Enquiries: [email protected] FREE
Heaton Mersey Collective Gardening Workday Sun 12 April - 10:30 Village Garden plot, next to the scout hut, Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey Booking not required. Enquiries: [email protected] FREE OUT & ABOUT LOCATION DETAILS DATE TIME Dunham Massey Special Guided Walk - Park Buildings 07 March 11am - 1pm
Quarry Bank Mill Baby & Toddler: Storytelling And Play 07 March 09:30am,10:15am, 11am
Manchester - Various Locations Manchester Irish Festival 07 - 17 March
Tatton Park Runthrough Charity 10K Run 08 March
20% OFF PIZZA Air Raid Shelters Explorer Tours - Going Underground 11 March 7pm - 8:30pm
20% OFF ANY PIZZA WHEN Heaton Park Monthly Walk in the Park 15 March 1pm - 2pm YOU DINE IN WITH US. Lyme Park Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea 21 & 22 March 11:30am & 2:30pm
Pride & Prejudice: A Promenade Performance 31 March 11am - 4pm WWW.IKNEADPIZZA.CO.UK Great Northern Art of the Brick until 20 April from 10am PAGE 12 | ISSUE 002 | MAR 2020 | SPORTS AND FITNESS ADVERTORIAL REDDISH SPORTS HEROES Author: Sian Williams A SHORT As we come to the end of another successful term at Reddish Vale High School, we can take pride HISTORY OF in the significant achievements that our wonderful pupils and staff have gained during 2019/2020.
TAI CHI One area we are particularly proud of is our Anthor: Ivan Moss Physical Education Department that continues to Chen Style Tai Chi was the first recognised style of go from strength to strength, by offering a wide Tai Chi. It was developed around the 1670s by Chen variety of excellent extra-curricular activities, Wangtin (9th generation), a retired army general. He Chen Zhenglei - 11th Generation Head of including Boxing and Handball. Their hard work and developed a martial art that utilised his experience Chen Style Tai Chi dedication has not gone unnoticed, as Reddish Vale in battle, his understanding of Traditional Chinese/ High School has been listed in the Top 100 state Daoist Medicine, Qigong breathing techniques and At the Heaton Moor Tai Chi Centre, we practice Sporting Schools for 2019. philosophical principles, including those of yin and Chen Style Tai Chi for Health under the lineage of developing their skills and participating in various yang. Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (19th generation) and The award, as stated by School Sport Magazine tournaments and matches, with a positive attitude the exceptional guidance of Master Aamir Rafi (www. which publishes the winners annually, “reflects and outstanding results. They are excellent According to yin and yang principles, everything taichi.school). We practice movements taken directly competitive achievement in a range of sports representatives of the school. in the universe is a balance between two opposing from the Lao Jia, or 'old frame', which was created throughout the year and honours those schools that forces. The word Tai Chi was first used in the 'Book as a standardized form of the original movements take competition especially seriously.” of Changes' more than 3000 years ago and can be created by Chen Wangting in the 1670s. translated as 'grand ultimate', or 'ultimate, ultimate', WHO “POST Through reaching the top 100 of the state school in reference to the vastness of the universe/cosmos At the centre, we practice with a focus on improving list, Reddish Vale High School are officially in the and the principles of yin and yang that are manifested balance, breathing, coordination, posture, mobility top 3% in the country. We are extremely proud of THE MOST”? Author: Lisa Hamilton within. The practice of Tai Chi is also known as Tai and relaxation. Why not get down to a session at this wonderful achievement and the fantastic efforts Chi Chuan (Fist), meaning Kung Fu based on Tai Chi the Heaton Moor Tai Chi Centre and experience why that our pupils and staff show on a daily basis. philosophy. Tai Chi has not only survived, but grown stronger Our wide range of sporting activities available to throughout the centuries. students enables them to develop key skills such Chen Style Tai Chi was kept secret by the people as leadership and teamwork, as well as benefiting of Chen Village for nearly 300 years. Only members Come along to improve your health and wellbeing, to students through maintaining good health and of the village were taught Chen Style Tai Chi until have some fun and relax / de-stress - whatever your promoting lifelong physical engagement Grandmaster Chen Changxing (14th generation) reason for attending, we hope to see you in class. . taught a household servant called Yang Luchan. Our Physical Education Department is widely Yang Luchan travelled around China and became All the classes at the Heaton Moor Tai Chi Centre successful through their competitive achievements famous for his fighting skills using this martial art. are welcome to newcomers and beginners of all ages in activities such as football, netball and handball. The popularity of Tai Chi started to spread and Yang and fitness levels. For more details and a list of up to In January, our Under 14s girls team won the Luchan created his own style called Yang Style Tai date classes, visit: Stockport Schools Basketball tournament, and, Chi. at the beginning of February, our Under 13’s and www.heatonmoortaichicentre.com, 15’s handball teams have displayed great attitude Many other Tai Chi styles now exist, the other styles email [email protected], as they competed in the Stockport Handball Goodgym is a group of runners who combine regular that are most common are Sun, Wu and Wu/Hao. or phone Ivan on 07870630979. tournament. exercise with helping their local community. At the As it’s popularity spread, people with various health beginning of March, Goodgym helped Heatons Post issues started to practice Tai Chi and, amazingly, CLASSES: All of our sports teams continue to work hard, with door-to-door deliveries... experienced dramatic improvements to their health Friday: 12.00-13.00 demonstrating passion and commitment, whilst and wellbeing. Today, Tai Chi is mainly practiced for Sunday: 14.00-15.00 (St. Paul’s Church) Seven runners ran 6.0km to help their local health as a comprehensive mind and body health Tuesday: 13.00-14.00 community in Stockport. The task location was care system. It is still practiced in a martial capacity Wednesday: 18.30-19.20 over in Heaton Mersey - we had a nice relaxing (Tai Chi Chuan), but schools that teach with this Thursday: 18.30-19.20 YO-YO GAME run over, then took it nice and easy delivering the By Heaton Moor Rugby Club focus are less common. 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