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WINTER 2020 ISSUE 12

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Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 1 06/11/2020 13:50 We supply and fit both German and British ranges of kitchens

From conception to completion At the Urban Haus Kitchen Design Studio in Stockport we offer a free survey and design service. From the initial concept, right through to completion, we can design, build, supply and install everything you need to turn your dream kitchen into a reality. So whether you want us to just supply a kitchen or carefully manage the whole project, from the plumber and electrician to the underfloor heating and the bi-fold doors, our dedicated and experienced team are here to help. Our showroom is packed with inspirational ideas and a host of fully working features including ovens, hobs and a Quooker Fusion boiling water tap, for our customers to try out.

We are a family business who look after our clients. Every customer and every job is important to us. With years of experience managing the Stockport in-toto franchise and our own building company, we established Urban Haus to bring you quality German kitchens with our full service capability and real attention to customer care. Government guidelines on social distancing and hygiene adhered to in our showroom and during fitting. We sell kitchens across a range of prices – you might be surprised about how affordable we are.

Tel: 0161 477 7282 Email: [email protected] www.urbanhausdesign.com Visit our showroom at: 22-26 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA (underneath the Garrick Theatre) urbanhausdesign Urban Haus

MoorUrban Issue Haus 66 V1.indd MFD.indd 1 2 06/11/2020 11:1909:28 We supply and fit both German and I usually really enjoy writing the British ranges Welcomewelcome for our winter issue of of kitchens MOOR for Didsbury, but this one Before After is tricky. As I sit here, the country has just gone into another full lockdown with the result that many local businesses are fighting for survival in what would normally be the busiest time of their year. When you factor in the uncertainty that many of us feel about our jobs, and worries about our families Before After and health, (let alone what sort of Christmas we are going to have!), it’s hard for me to try and encourage you to start shopping! However, MOOR for Didsbury is all about expanding your idea of ‘shop local’ to include The Heatons by giving you a taste of local retailers and tradespeople in your neighbouring area. We Before After all long to ‘get back to normal’, and though sadly for some that won’t be possible, we must hold on to what we can do to support each other as We love floors! a community - keep doing those small acts of kindness that can make such a huge di erence Tile Cleaning & Sealing and, dare I say it, support your local businesses ■ ■ Carpets & rugs From conception to completion (be they in Didsbury, The Heatons or the wider Marble At the Urban Haus Kitchen Design Studio in Stockport we offer a free survey and design service. ‘local’ area) now more than ever. Shop local (even if ■ Travertine ■ Bathroom From the initial concept, right through to completion, we can design, build, supply and install refurbishments it’s online), eat local (when you can again) and use ■ Limestone everything you need to turn your dream kitchen into a reality. So whether you want us to just supply local traders. It’s never mattered more than now. ■ Amtico a kitchen or carefully manage the whole project, from the plumber and electrician to the underfloor ■ Victorian Best wishes from everyone at MOOR for & Karndean heating and the bi-fold doors, our dedicated and experienced team are here to help. tiled ﬂ oors a happy Christmas and a kind 2021. Our showroom is packed with inspirational ideas and a host of fully working features including ■ Terracotta ■ Wooden Floors ovens, hobs and a Quooker Fusion boiling water tap, for our customers to try out. ■ Slate ■ Jet Washing We are a family business who look after our clients. Every customer and every job is important Melissa EDR to us. With years of experience managing the Stockport in-toto franchise and our own building company, we established Urban Haus to bring you quality German kitchens with our Much of the content of this issue was created before the second full service capability and real attention to customer care. Government guidelines on social national lockdown was imposed, so please be aware that some services mentioned may be operating di erently. Please check with distancing and hygiene adhered to in our showroom and during fitting. each provider for specific details. SKTiles Carpets Floors We sell kitchens across a range of prices – you might be surprised about Adhering to Government COVER: Heather L from Base Models wears Cleaning Sealing Installation how affordable we are. FLOORS Guidelines on social Serena sequin top, black smart trousers and distancing and hygiene Frankie faux fur coat, all from Moo Boutique Mobile: 07971 215087 Photography: Jordan at Venture Studios Stockport Email: [email protected] Tel: 0161 477 7282 This magazine is published six times a year by Moor Magazine Ltd. ContactWeb: www.sk-floors.com Steve Keary for Email: [email protected] The contents may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior written permission. The publishers are not liable for statements made www.urbanhausdesign.com and opinions expressed in this publication. While every care is taken, a no obligation quote prices and details are subject to change and the publisher can take Visit our showroom at: no responsibility for omissions or errors. 22-26 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA Moor Magazine Ltd, 1st Floor, 157 Heaton Moor Road, 07971 215087 (underneath the Garrick Theatre) SK4 4HY. Email: [email protected], Tel: 07464 465 455, www.moormag.com or email [email protected] urbanhausdesign Urban Haus

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SK Floors V1.indd 1 21/05/2020 15:12 Adhering to Government Guidelines on social distancing and hygiene

Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 4 06/11/2020 11:19 Fusion 64.indd 1 15/07/2020 11:56 Contributors

It’s been a strange and di cult year, but we don’t want to completely write it o , so we asked our contributors…. What have been the positives about 2020 for you?

SHRON LINOR PTR YRN ONS SRINR Sub-editor Editorial W iter and W iter photography Getting to My partner Tony Walking the spend lots of can cook after dogs through quality time all! In fact his baking skills were Reddish Vale woodland as the with my beloved dog Tess (and so good I’m still working o the sun comes up, listening to the my wife and children too, of extra pounds! dawn chorus with no tra c noise. course!).

ORN KLLY FLOO PHIL P URRY Art Director W iter Bonding with More walking Fashion my neighbours and, for a ThePhotography community and spending while, a cleaner spirit on show, quality time as environment with fewer cars and and my wife taking the plunge a family, although home schooling aircraft. and making a huge career change! was a test of my abilities!

Adhering to Government Guidelines on social distancing and hygiene

MoorFusion Issue 64.indd 66 MFD.indd 1 5 15/07/202006/11/2020 11:5611:19 Dress it up, dress it down. MOOR | ADVERTORIAL CARDI-TASTIC. What’s not to love.

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Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai FROM WASTE TO WEAR 0161 432 8808 | [email protected] Heaton Moor ONTUR, the premium activewear brand with a conscience, is designed for bold women who aren’t moo_ad MFD_V1.indd 1 06/11/2020 11:09 mum of two Cafraid to break the mould and live their life at full speed, in and outside the gym. with a conscience Did you know that more than 640,000 tonnes of fishing turns entrepreneur nets and plastic waste are discarded in our seas every single year? This waste can last centuries in the ocean, entangling to create a stylish, marine life and destroying entire ecosystems. sustainable Mother Nature deserves better, so we decided to do something about it. Our choice of fabric – ECONYL® – is made active wear by recovering and repurposing old fishing nets and ocean plastics into a 100% recycled yarn that’s perfect for high- brand performance activewear. It’s flexible, well-supported and conforms naturally to As stylish as it any body shape. is squat-proof! We then make sure every item in our collection is just as stylish as it is squat-proof! Our sleek patterns and vivid colourways are designed to make a statement, whether you’re running, spinning, lifting, hot yoga-ing or just busy being an everyday badass. We’re passionate about empowering women to enhance their The New Kimberley Walsh Collection in store now natural shape, turn heads and feel unapologetically free in their own body. You’ve already got it. We just help you flaunt it. Shop confidently and safely in our spacious store … Social distancing measures in place Oh, did we mention we’re a proud British brand that champions our local textile industry? Every item you find on this site is produced from our London site at the hand of skilled designers and seamstresses, (with the company developed, owned and managed from The Heatons), and that’s the way it’s always going to be. ➝ www.conturuk.com

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We’ve selected some fabulous outﬁ ts for those key seasonal dates, however hard it is to plan for festivities this year! Whether you are wrapping up warm for a Boxing Day walk; having a low key, but still glamorous, Christmas Day; or planning to really dress it up on New Year’s Eve (even if the party is via Zoom!), we’ve gotfestivitie everything you need to look gorgeous.

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We’ve selected some fabulous outﬁ ts for those key begi seasonal dates, however hard it is to plan for festivities this year! Christma Da Left: Klass rust coloured blouse £22 Klass suedette skirt £25 Lunar patent boots £69.99

Above right: Klass snake print top £22 Belle block necklace £3.50 Christmas tree baubles by Jingles Christmas from £1.99

Boxin Day Bassini mustard cable knit jumper £22.99 Klass check coat £65 Klass grey ribbed skirt £30 Dragonfly cross-body bag £14.99 Lunar grey/black boots £64.99

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Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 9 06/11/2020 11:20 New Season Sale Now On

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Whatever your style or budget, whatever the space available, enhance your home with a beautiful fitted bedroom built by time-served craftsmen from the finest materials. Our showroom is open 7 days and with 30 full-size bedroom and kitchen room sets you can really get a feel for the quality of our furniture. my fitted bedroom & kitchen We Are Rated Excellent On 204204 Wellington Wellington Road Road Stockport Stockport SK1 SK1 3UF 3UF - - 0161 0161 476 476 1380 1380 - - www.mfbk.co.uk www.mfbk.co.uk

Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 11 06/11/2020 11:20 Christmas Gift Guide This ye r it’s more import nt th n ever th t we try to shop loc l or our estive presents. We’ve put together just sm ll selection o origin l, uirky nd stylish gits to solve your present buying dilemm s, but post-lockdown browse round our He tons high streets might nd you ticking o more on your git list th n you expected.

Who doesn’t love a new bag for Christmas? These Earth Squared bags from the Tweed Collection are just gorgeous and Fairtrade too. A range of Earth Squared Bags, Purses and Accessories are available now at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet. www.broadstonemillshoppingoutlet.co.uk 3 Venture Experience Vouchers let the whole family (yes even the pet dog) enjoy a fun photo shoot together. MOOR readers can save £15 and purchase a voucher for just £20. Contact Venture on 0161 431 4040.

Who could resist this gorgeous little baby outfit gift set from Indie Stories. If you’re shopping for a l ittle one this Christmas, check out www.indiestories.co.uk for fun and independent clothing and accessories.

How about this fabulous gift set of four gorgeous CBD-infused soaps, for just £20 from CBD Hero Gold? All di erently-fragranced, all infused with CBD www.cbdherogold.com 4

Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 12 06/11/2020 11:20 Christmas 5 Gift Guide

7 How could anyone resist a fabulous food hamper from Bernie’s Grocery Store? Prices start from £30 and you can even select your own contents….wines, chocolates, pasta, oils, even fresh fruit and veg if you like! Bernie’s is on Hawthorn Grove, 8 Heaton Moor, and find them on FB too.

If you are looking for an extra special gift, try the Made in The Heatons section on The Heatons App. Loads of listed local artists and crafts Know someone who loves The Heatons and its people have gorgeous gifts and you’ll history? ‘A Heatons History’, written by be helping our Heatons creative industry to flourish. local author Phil Page, will make the perfect gift. It’s full There’s also a list of books written by of fascinating local stories and amazing photos. Just local authors on the app too. £10 including free delivering in SK4.

Get active this Christmas in these sustainably stylish Smooth Moves Legging. Crafted in techno fabric that supports and provides coverage in the areas you need it most, with a high waist and designed to shape, support and enhanced the silhouette. £59.99 XS-XL, www.conturuk.com.

Give your loved one the gift of wellbeing with an introductory membership at Hot Lotus - £30 for 10 classes. Classes are available live at the studio or live streamed to the 9 comfort of your own home. www.hotlotus.co.uk

These super cute zodiac necklaces from Moo Boutique are a steal at just £22. Perfect little gift for yourself or a friend. Online and in 10 store www.moo-boutique.co.uk

Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 13 06/11/2020 11:34 MOOR | ADVERTORIAL

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Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 14 06/11/2020 11:20 Jane Fox Advertorial V1.indd 1 03/11/2020 14:52 MOOR | ADVERTORIAL

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Lane in Didsbury provided a field large enough for the elephants to Bailey’s Brickworks on Harwood Road. roam comfortably, and in Heaton Below right: The Capitol Theatre in its heyday. Mersey, Didsbury Road garage, (owned by Inghams, and adjacent to Woodlands Road), provided more suitable accommodation in the old stables behind the premises. The movement of the elephants from place to place was not without its problems and on one December Book a home visit through our night it resulted in tragedy. After an evening’s performance at the Capitol online booking form! Theatre, several elephants were making their way along Didsbury holmescarpets.com/bookings Road back to Inghams. As they were led by their keeper across the railway bridge, near Burnage Lane, Book now to enjoy a North Western Bus swerved into was quickly dispatched along with the dimly-lit road and crashed into a car to pick up the driver who the new carpets and the elephants. According to local company believed to have been eyewitnesses, the driver leapt from drinking heavily. ooring tted for the bus and gazed in horror at the The presence of elephants along carnage. He was led away to a local Didsbury Road was not in fact an house to report that he had run unusual sight. Bailey’s Brickworks Christmas over a herd of elephants, killed one in Harwood Road supplied many of of them and badly damaged the the bricks from which the houses in bus. The reaction at the bus depot Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor was one of disbelief. A relief bus were constructed. When Bailey was awarded a contract to supply bricks for the building of the new zoological on which the original church stood gardens at Belle Vue he thought was planted with trees which had it would be a good publicity stunt to be cut down before the building to borrow elephants to transport could be erected. The tree stumps, consignments of bricks through with their massive roots, posed a Heaton Moor and Levenshulme to problem - until the elephants were promote the success of his business. employed to drag them out with This use of elephants to their tremendous strength. undertake strenuous tasks during Of course, all this can gloss over their time o between performances the enormous acts of cruelty meted was quite common. The elephants out to the creatures during that at Rogersons contributed to the period. Elephants and other animals construction of the new Methodist didn’t willingly do tricks such as Church in East Didsbury. The ground stand on balls and jump through Showroom open as usual! hoops of fire. They only did these Left: Elephants were often used in tasks because they were absolutely Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey SK4 3EA theatre shows in the 1930s. terrified of what would happen to them if they didn’t. Thankfully, the Below: Bailey’s Brickworks ﬂ yer. days of wild animals touring our Following strict social distancing, streets to bring profit to uncaring See our website for updates on owners have gone, but the African we are able to oﬀer: the Coronavirus measures we are Elephant is still an endangered • Free measures (homes and businesses) species due to ivory hunters. At least taking to ensure your safety • Supply of all types of ooring back at Chester Zoo these intelligent • Expert quality installation and sociable creatures can live a holmescarpets.com/coronavirus • Virtual quotes from your own measurements safe and secure life together, well- • Uplift & removal of your old ooring cared for in their family groups. Thanks to East Didsbury Methodist Church for selected details and the 0161 504 1199 [email protected] photograph of the elephants.

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For many years, Burnage Academy for Boys has gone about its business often under the radar. Burnage is an inclusive school, it achieves the best results for boys in Manchester and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Burnage is in the top 3% of non-selective schools in the North West for the performance of boys. This makes Burnage Academy for Boys the best place for boys to succeed.

Recently, the school has been mounting a eadteacher, Karl Harrison says, “I am passionate campaign to get this powerful message out about making young people’s lives better and there by posing a number of questions to local H I know how education can give any student, parents of school age children, starting with: whatever their background or ability, opportunities for success. I care deeply about boys succeeding in ‘What sort of education do you want for education. It upsets me greatly that they are falling further your son?’ and further behind in schools right across the country, but not here, not at Burnage. Other questions include: ‘Do you want a school “I’m privileged to be able to serve our broader that is in the top 3% for the performance of community and lead a school where our focus is solely on boys in the North West of England? One that boys and ensuring they are valued, enriched and thrive. I is rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted?’ am also keen to get the Burnage Academy success story ‘Are you looking for a school where the out there in our locality and beyond and I point out to performance in English and Maths is in the top parents that boys at Burnage achieve a grade higher in 1% of non-selective schools in the North West 60% of their subjects than boys in other schools. To put of England?’ that another way, boys who get grade 3s in other schools get grade 4s here. Boys who get grade 6s elsewhere get ‘Do you want a school where boys come first, grade 7s at Burnage and boys who get grade 8s in other where they thrive, where they are taught schools get grade 9s here.” resilience, independence and care?’ It isn’t just the Headteacher and the staff that are singing the praises of Burnage Academy; Ofsted is also The final question is the most compelling of very complimentary: all: ‘Do you want your son to attend the best “Pupils learn well and make excellent progress. Year performing of all the schools he could attend in 11 pupils gain consistently strong results in their GCSE “Pupils learn well and make substantial progress as a interesting learning. This helps teachers to keep pupils all of Manchester?’ examinations. There is little difference between the result of the excellent teaching they receive. Pupils benefit focused and engaged in classroom activities. Learning Burnage steps up to the mark on all counts. outcomes of disadvantaged pupils and others. Pupils who from consistent approaches across different subjects. time is not wasted. Such features are common across join the school speaking little English or who have limited For example, teachers share high expectations about the the school in different subjects and for pupils of This is against a background in which boys are or difficult previous experience in schools make similar quality of pupils’ writing. As a result, pupils learn how different ages.” generally falling further behind in education. strong progress to others.” to improve their writing further and are proud of what The Headteacher and staff at Burnage are keen to help they achieve.” more boys to be outstanding and are very happy to talk “Teachers share with pupils their enthusiasm for the to parents of year 5 and 6 boys who want their sons to subjects they teach. Teachers’ knowledge of their subjects achieve well in secondary education. They are also proud is strong. They are confident in the skills they need to plan to show parents around the school.

➝ The best way to start a dialogue and to get an appointment is to contact them by email: [email protected] and parents and potential new students can find more information at www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk.

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Mrs Sarah Norton, Director of Sixth Life Form Studies, Manchester High School for Girls, beyond shares some sage advice about planning for life Sixth Form after school.

The end of the autumn pay it back once you earn £26,575, What accommodation is available term is nearly upon us and paying 9% of your earnings above and what are the costs? anyone currently in Sixth that figure - a kind of graduate tax. In my experience, it can be a tough Form will undoubtedly It is worth noting that, according to time for parents too. Whatever stage have been focusing on government website www.gov.uk, your child is at, the important thing future plans. As Head of Sixth Form in 2018 the median graduate salary to bear in mind is they may not know at Manchester High School for Girls, was £10,000 higher than that of what they want to do, and it is likely I know just how daunting the prospect non-graduates. Many sectors do not they will have absorbed the negative of life beyond school can be for require degrees - hospitality, hair and messages about Gen Z’s prospects. students. beauty, construction work (including The most helpful thing parents can The majority of Sixth Form students the electrical, plumbing and building do is to show an interest in what their don’t know what they want to do trades), motor mechanics and many child says. Don’t dismiss their ideas when they finish their education. For more have specialist training pathways, out of hand, however misguided they many, the days of a job for life and a including apprenticeships, and can may seem, and allow them to take single career path are long gone - and offer qualifications up to degree level. the lead in the research process. It is with them the notion that you take Secondly, choose a course that a long journey of discovery for both of a degree in the subject that leads allows you to study what you enjoy and you, and it will be so much smoother, directly to your career of choice. Only what you are good at. University is a more enjoyable and more successful a handful of jobs require a specific time to grow as a person and discover if you can travel in the same direction degree - areas such as medicine, who you are. The skills you acquire, at the same speed. dentistry, veterinary science and rather than the specific course content, For this year’s UCAS applications, engineering for instance - and even will be important when you start the deadline for applications to Oxford, those can be studied at postgraduate working. Make sure you do plenty of Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and level, it just takes longer to get there. research - in the current situation, open Veterinary Science was October With so much information and days are likely to be virtual, so go to 15th, but for all other courses and UK advice out there, it can be hard to ucas.com for all the latest information. universities, the deadline is January know where to start. But, in my view, Thirdly, where do you want to spend 15th 2021. Schools and colleges will there are three fundamentals for three to five years of your life? What have their own internal deadlines, so young people to consider. sort of environment appeals to you? Do make sure you check those! Firstly, be sure you do want to you want to be close to home or further ➝ MHSG welcomes go to university. You will acquire away? Would a campus suit you, or applications for Sixth Form student debt, but you only start to would you prefer a more diffuse site? www.manchesterhigh.co.uk

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M | We can’t tell you “We have drifted apart and want a divorce, what lies on the bt dont nt to road ahead. eh other nme to et one ht n e do But we can be there to help you when it happens. Keeping up with By Jayne Widdop, Director at Houghtons Chartered Certified Accountants It’s not easy keeping up with changes to the financial support available due to Covid19! With the new lockdown’ having been announced on 1 October, the financial support we were expecting to By Raj Kanda, Barrister at begin in ovember has now been revised. Quartz Barristers and Shane Flannery, For the employed, the furlough scheme (which Solicitor at Cliﬀ ord Johnston Solicitors was due to end on 1 October), has been extended by a month. For this extended period, employers If you both agree, you would can reclaim 80% (capped at £2,500) of the salaries of think getting a divorce should eligible employees. This is more generous than the be relatively straightforward. support that was available in September and October Unfortunately, the law we must when, despite having to pay employees a minimum of use can make it diff icult. If you do 80% of their salary, employers could only reclaim 70% not wish to wait until you have been separated for more and 60% respectively. than two years, one party seeking a divorce currently For the self-employed, third and fourth Self- has to prove the other one has acted badly and brought mployment Income Support Scheme (SISS) grants the relationship to an end - sometimes referred to as the on top of the original two, (for which applications blame game’. This can make an already stressful situation have now closed), were announced in September. even worse, and the current law has been criticised by The third grant, for the period from 1st ovember Family awyers and other interested groups for this 2020 to 1 January 2021, was expected to cover 0% reason. Most people do not understand why, if they want of average profits (capped at £,750). However, a divorce, they should have to give any reasons at all. It is following the announcement of a new lockdown’, the ridiculous that a person could be forced to stay married ovember proportion has been increased to 80%, for up to five years if they do not want to play the blame taking the total grant for the three month period to game’. 55% of average profits. The new law will mean that one party will not have to The fourth grant, for which the level is not yet prove the other acted so badly that the relationship has known, will cover the period from 1 February 2021 to ended. There will be no more blame. The worry about 0 April 2021. having to wait years for a divorce or having to call your ligibility for the additional grants is the same as former partner names, will have gone. that for initial grants, with an added stipulation that Due to COVID-19, the new law is unlikely to be in force you must declare your business has suff ered reduced until 2021. Until then, unfortunately we are left with the demand due to Coronavirus. blame game’ situation. However, your family lawyer will Further information can be found at httpswww. try to reduce the fault’ that (currently) must be relied upon gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsself-employment- to the minimum required, in an eff ort to find an agreement Call in today to discuss your next step at 107 Heaton Moor Road SK4 4HY income-support-scheme-grant-extensionself- between the two of you, and help you to see that, employment-income-support-scheme-grant-extension unpleasant though it may be, it’s just a means to an end. www.cj-law.co.uk | 0161 975 1900 | [email protected] ➝ T: 0 E: anehcca.com ➝ rkuartarristers.co.uk This information was correct at the time of printing s.flannerclaw.co.uk Wills and Probate | Family Law | Conveyancing | Landlord and Tenants | Regulatory

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Moor Issue 66 MFD.indd 34 06/11/2020 13:31 We can’t tell you what lies on the road ahead.

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