community index chorlton august 2012

communityChorlton & Whalley Range

August 2012index

view online at www.communityindex.co.ukEstablished in 2008

to advertise call Lesley on 0787 589 5604 or email [email protected]

2 15

please mention community index when responding to adverts

Mobile Email

07875 360 368 [email protected]

Alpha Dog Walking & Top Cat Services

Do you need your cat(s) visited, fed and made a fuss of whilst you’re away?

(from £6.50 per visit)

Does your dog need a lunchtime walk? (£9.50 an hour)

Are you planning a holiday? Would you like your pets to stay

in the comfort of your own home?

Please telephone 0161 232 8916 if you would like more information regarding the services on offer

3

Contents4. In Search of the Rough Leech Gutter

6. New Unicorn Garden

6. Whalley Range Wildlife Film

8. TAG You’re It!

10. West Didsbury & Chorlton FC

12. Book Reviews

16. Circle Dancing in Chorlton

21. August in your Garden

23. Live Music Reviews

25. Counter Culture - Bite Size Reviews

28. Community Index

CommunityI N XD E

PUBLISHERCommunity Index

EDITOR/ADVERTISINGLesley Swann

SUB-EDITOR/WEBSITESam Paechter

CONTRIBUTIONS Andrew Simpson, Debbie Clarke, Nadine Andrews

Leon Horton, West Didsbury & Chorlton FC Chorlton Bookshop, Catherine Agrain

Katherine Watson, Vicky Russell

COVER PHOTOGRAPHDebbie Clarke, Unicorn

CONTACT USTel: 0787 589 5604

[email protected]

34 Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9PH

DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER EDITION

15th August 2012

4

In search of the Rough Leech Gutter Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson’s book Chorlton-cum-Hardy A Community Transformed will be published later in the year.

Pictures; detail of the 1841 OS for Lancashire, courtesy of Digital Archives, www.digitalarchives.co.uk and the collection of Andrew Simpsonchorltonhistory.blogspot.com

Every winter we get the Edge Lane Lake which depending on the amount of rain that has fallen can either be a puddle or some quite extraordinary expanse of water.

Not that I ever gave it much thought but more recently it has seemed to me that this is the Rough Leech Gutter. It’s there on the old maps from the 1840s and runs from St Werburghs, following a line which takes in Corkland Road before cutting down close to the Four Banks and heading off towards Edge Lane and on to Turn Moss.

On its course and in its time it would have provided water for Pit Brow and Clough Farms as well as the grand house at Oak Bank before emptying into a large pond by Turn Moss Farm. Already by 1841 a small section where it crossed High Lane and Edge Lane was culverted and it may just be that this now very old brick or stone culvert is the cause for the “lake.”

It is one of the rivers and walks that I feature in the book Chorlton-cum-Hardy, A Community Transformed which will be published later in the year.

And there were lots of them. All now have vanished underground with the exception of Chorlton Brook which appears into the light at various points around Chorlton before flowing into the

Mersey. There are some that crossed what is now Chorlton Park, another which seems to have flowed close to Acres Road and others which were probably no more than ditches for most of the year. A few might have dried up but the others will still be there quietly and unobtrusively trickling along, hidden and forgotten. And by and large they are just that. I asked the Corporation for any records and they passed me on the Environmental Agency who were very helpful and very thorough but could only tell me about the Chorlton and Longford Brooks.

Not that this should surprise us for many of these water courses will have gone underground from the 1840s through to the beginning of the 20th century. There may be records in the papers of the Egerton and Lloyd estates who owned most of the township, but I doubt there will be any other records.

So in the absence of paperwork it’s down to looking at that maps and listening to people’s experiences, which is how I can be fairly certain that the Rough Leech Gutter follows close to the line of Wilbraham Road somewhere by Silverwood Avenue going under Brundretts Road before appearing at Edge Lane. And it was a chance remark that I made on one of my recent walks and talks which prompted Tony who lives on Brundretts to tell me of the damp cellars at one end of the road.

And damp cellars are a possible clue. But there are others. Phillip Lloyd once told me that his mother could remember the sound of Longford Brook which flows further north and west of the township as it made its

way underground. But as he said to hear it you had to be up early have no surrounding noise and hope for a day of rain the evening before.

But other waterways and ponds have completely vanished and don’t even feature in the memories of people in Chorlton. So it is with Blomeley’s fish pond which ran along Beech Road from Acres up to Chequers Road, or the pond by the Bowling Green Hotel. A few might remember those out by Turn Moss and of course that place of mystery that was Sally’s Hole which tradition associated with the untimely death of a young woman. But that is for another story.

5

follow us on Twitter @communityindex

Tel: 0161 862 0100

SHOP ONLINE

93 Manchester RdChorlton M21 9GA

Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5.30 Sat 10 to 5Sun12 to 4

www.monkeypuzzletoys.comWhether you’re home or away this summer,

playing out or staying in, we have a great range of travel toys plus great games and arts & crafts to

help make your summer fun!

Tel: 0161 862 0100

Limited edition OLYMPIC

mini figures!

• Ofstedregistered+trained/CRB• £40/Day/childaged0-8(lessthanwhole

dayprorata)• £6before-schoolor£8.50afterschool

includingfood

ChorltonLittleGemsChildminding

PhoneMonicaLancaster01618605307

(pickup/setdownalllocalschools)

07891953841 www.chorltonlittlegems.co.uk

• rewires,repairs&alterations• fireandburglaralarmsystems• inspection&testinginc.P.A.T.

CallAndrewon07729241860orvisitwww.amelectricalandalarm.co.uk

Call today to have your oven, hob, extractor or Aga professionally cleaned

We clean your oven…… so you don’t have to

Ian Glancy Mob Tel: 07580 765765

www.ovenwizards.com

N & R EXCLUSIVEHAIR&BEAUTY

BeautyThreading Waxing FacialBridal Make-up Manicure/Pedicure

HairStyle Cut & Blow Highlights Colour

3 Railway Terrace (off Manchester Rd) Chorlton M21 0RQ

Tel: 0161 862 9484

TONI & GUY Diploma• ColourTechnicianwww.nandrhairandbeautysalon.co.uk

10% off Hairdressing Services when you mention Community Index* Permanent Make-up Tattoo

6

August 19th 2pm-5pmFree Entry, Activities, Honey Raffle

Everything you wanted to know about

All enquiries please Contact us on 07973-139068

BEEKEEPING wORKSHOPS

Sun 16th & Sun 30th Sept, 1pm-6pm. LIMITED PLACES - ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY £10

Want to find out more about bees and beekeeping?Then sign up for one of our practical workshops.

bees, beekeeping and honey.

Find us at the Grow For It Community Allotment.Scott Ave Allotments, Chorlton, M21 9QW.

NAM-BEE-PAM-BEE BEEKEEPERS

BEE OPEN DAY

7 9

please mention Community Index when responding to adverts

Mobile Cycle Mechanic

Fix Bike Go will come to your home or place of work offering you a convenient,

friendly, personal service at an affordable price and get you cycling again.

Our mechanics are fully qualified with City & Guilds Certificates & work in the

Manchester area.

07789 021 860www.fixbikego.com

Email us: [email protected]


7

Our new garden and seating area is a place for folk to sit and have a chat or a bite to eat from our deli after they shop, and for passers-by to enjoy. It was designed and built by local company Grassroots Gardening and is full of a mixture of native, edible and bee-friendly plants. Not all of them are edible mind, there are foxgloves in there which although beloved by honey bees are not so friendly to humans!

But there will eventually be a fair bit to snack on including apples, pears, herbs, currants

and strawberries. Look out for the 'step-over' apple trees at the front, they're being trained horizontally at about 2 feet high - this a traditional technique found in many an old kitchen garden and really useful for growing fruit in a small space without creating too much shading. There's also a pear tree being trained against the wall of the building.

Enjoy the space, and help yourself to the produce!

Debbie ClarkeUnicorn Grocery

New Unicorn Garden

We’re a group of Whalley Range residents interested in nature.

Started in Jan 2011, the WR4wildlife project aims to stimulate interest and increase knowledge and appreciation of the wildlife living amongst us in Whalley Range, and encourage people to do more to support nature. By deepening our connection with nature we can help enhance our sense of wellbeing.

Activities include nature surveys, wildlife photography, bird song recording, bat walks, and gardening for wildlife.

We have been selected to make a short film about our relationship with nature and wildlife in

Whalley Range. This is with Greater Manchester Local Record Centre who received Heritage Lottery Fund money to do various activities with the public. The film will be available online and maybe also included in a display at Manchester Museum in the Living Worlds gallery.

I sent an email about it a while back to see who wanted to get involved, and there are 5 of us who’ll be working on it over the next 6 months.

We’re keen to involve other people - do you have an unusual story to tell about your connection to wildlife?

For example, a couple weeks ago the young swallows in

Hough End fields were having great fun following people around, practising their flying. I was cycling and had 6 of them swooping and swirling around me for ages - really lovely experience.

If you have any stories about something that feels special to you we’d love to hear about it and perhaps include them in our film.

So please do get in touch!Thanks NadineWhalley Range 4 Wildlife

[email protected]

Whalley Range Wildlife Film

8

TAG - You’re It! Leon Horton

Loyalty cards - is it just me, or are they ten-a-penny? Or should that read penny-a-tenner? You can't buy a pint of milk these days without the cashier wanting to scan your key fob. And what reward do you get for your unconditional loyalty? Spend a hundred quid and get a pound back every three months?

Well, not so the TAG card - a community initiative supporting independent businesses, and one which saves you money there and then. From shopping to restaurants, dry cleaning to plumbing services, leisure activities to health kicks, TAG offers significant savings in a wealth of local establishments. Not only that, but by using your card you’ll also be supporting much-valued community groups and charities in the area such as Chorlton Good Neighbours or the Francis House Children’s Hospice.

My mission, should I choose to accept it (which I obviously did, or I wouldn’t be writing this), was to visit some of the many independents already signed up to the scheme and see just what discounts a TAG card holder can expect to find.

My first port of call was Adams Greengrocers in Chorlton precinct. I had a dinner party to pull off that night and bought more veg than you can shake a stick of celery at. A quick flash of my card gave me an instant

saving of 10% and provided me with everything I needed - and more besides - to feed four ravenous friends with what is fast becoming my vegetarian signature dish.

Next up was a no-brainer. I’m forever losing my door keys, and keep forgetting to get a spare set cut; a fact which has taken its toll on my battered and bruised front door over the years. But with 10% off on a minimum of two keys, Chorlton Locksmith Ltd on Wilbraham Road has put an end to my impromptu bouts of karate.

Ah. And then there’s your little ones to consider. With my six-year-old niece’s birthday looming, I paid a visit to Monkey Puzzle Toys on Manchester Road. This delightful shop offers a fantastic range of toys and games, from the traditional to the unusual, with 10% off all purchases over £25.

But it’s not only the little things in life that TAG can help with. Say you need a new kitchen. In these difficult economic times, that’s quite a commitment - costing anywhere between five and ten thousand pounds. Maple Kitchen & Bathrooms on Wilbraham Road offer the full package - including plastering, tiling and all electrical work - with a TAG saving of 10%. That’s a potential saving of a whopping £1000!

With too many businesses signed up to the scheme to mention here, you don’t need to be money conscious to see the direct benefits - both to you and your community - of owning a TAG card. Give it a whirl. Tag along. You’ll be surprised how much you can save when you shop with your local independents.

Next time I’ll be visiting some of the many TAG businesses in Didsbury; but for now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m badly in need of a haircut - 10% off at the Blacksheep Barbershop on Barlow Moor Road. That’s what I call a snip.

For more information, to purchase a TAG card (a very reasonable £5) or to download a directory of local businesses signed up the scheme, visit www.tagpassiton.com or email Carol at: [email protected]

www.tagpassiton.com

• Loft Conversions• Extensions• Cellar Conversions• New Build• Commercial & Domestic• Refurbishment, including full re-wire & central

heating systems• Bathrooms&Kitchenssupplied&fitted• Insurance Backed Guarantee if required• Plans, Planning Permission & Building Regs

0161 300 2503 07796 104 492www.cheshiregatepropertyservices.co.uk

CHESHIREGATEPROPERTY SERVICES

COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE INCUDES:

Call John or Steve on:[email protected]

Before

After

HMC Professional Painters & Decorators

Call Harry:

0161 881 798207799 107 741

Domestic & CommercialInterior & ExteriorLocal Decorator

Free EstimatesAll Work Guaranteed

Special Credit Crunch Prices!

9


CHORLTON CARPENTERSBuilt in Furniture

Tel: 07917 035 270

Made in Chorlton Plantation Shutterscoming in the autumn

*Monthly Specials*www.chorltoncarpenters.co.uk

10

Newly elected North West Counties League side West Didsbury and Chorlton FC are probably one of the oldest clubs in Manchester formed in 1908 as Christ Church A.F.C. by Mr R F Hartley, a Sunday School Superintendent at the church on Princess Parkway, West Didsbury.

West first played in the Manchester Alliance League until the outbreak of the First World War (1914-1918). After the War the club joined the Lancashire and Cheshire League for the 1920/21 season and changed its name to West Didsbury AFC, The club was placed in Divisions 1 and A and stayed in the top flight for 25 seasons. The first honours were double runners up in Div 1 and Rhodes Cup in 1922/23, and the club remained in that league until 2006, winning many honours and providing 4 League Presidents along the way.

The club played at Christie Playing Fields from before 1914 but had to relocate when given notice to quit by the Playing Fields Society in the mid 80’s when the pitches were sold for commercial gain. After several years of nomadic existence the club kicked off the 1997-8 season at their splendid new home at The Recreation Ground at Brookburn Road, and began to develop a vision for a community club. This was down to the hard work of a core of players and

Committee who refused to let the club fold and secured the new facilities via a Lottery grant, new sponsors and fundraising.

Further name change followed in 2003 to reflect our new location in Chorlton and we were elected to the Manchester League in 2006. In 2007/8 Season West won Manchester League silverware for the first time, lifting the Murray Shield in the last game of our centenary year. That team was the nucleus of the previously successful local junior team and the following season West just missed promotion to the Premier Division and again reached the Murray Shield Final. Success continued with the club winning the Murray and Bridgewater cups and the youth team winning their league.

In 2010/2011 the 1st team won the Manchester League First Division title in style with one of the highest point’s totals per game in the history of the Manchester League dating back over a century. The clubs reserve team and youth teams also had terrific seasons, resulting in promotion and for the second year reaching the Bridgewater Cup Final.

Off the pitch the club runs the famous Bonfire night, accommodates Easter and Summer play schemes, works with local ecologists to preserve rare flora and is

engaging with local charities to provide opportunities for training, volunteering and resettlement. Many local people and organizations have benefited from using the club house for charitable or social events. The club is committed to be at the heart of the local communities and to continue to offer social, sporting and recreational opportunities for young people and indeed those who still wish to play in their later years.

The club now looks forward to fulfilling its ambition to play at the highest possible level it can whilst continuing to be run as a community club and transition to the NWCFL. The ground and facilities have been further improved and floodlights erected to meet grading requirements and West competed in the FA Vase for the first time in 2011-2012 as a Step 7 club. See the club website for all up to date fixtures….or just turn up to enjoy some quality football.

The club have opportunities for volunteer football enthusiasts interested in helping in a variety of roles, and there are present vacancies for a KIT MANAGER, PHYSIOTHERAPIST as well as general helpers. If this sounds like the sort of grass roots non-league club you would like to support then please contact via the website:

www.westdidsburychorltonfc.com

West Didsbury & Chorlton FC

Home games at Brookburn RdFirst Team FixturesSat 4th Aug Formby (h) 3pm KOTues 14th Aug Northwich Villa (h) 7.45pm KOSat 1st Sept Cheadle Town (h) FA Carlsberg Vase 1Q 3pm KOSat 6th Oct Eccleshall (h) League Challenge Cup 1 3pm KO

Reserve Team FixturesSat 11th Aug Irlam (h) 3pm KOSat 18th Aug AFC Darwen (h) 3pm KO

Club address: The Recreation Ground, Brookburn Rd, Chorltonville, M21 8EH

11


LeafletDistribution• Deliverytoupto60kaddressesin

SouthManchester• CoveringChorlton,Whalley

Range,Stretford,Urmston,Didsbury&Withington

• ExRoyalMailManager• Reliableservice• Competitivepricing

ContactDavid01618819961•07948002036

[email protected]

SouthManchester

Nina WestDecorator“She’s So Neat”

07958 382 682Interiors, ExteriorsPaper HangingColour Advice







15 Years Experience

highly recommended in: freeindex.co.uk

CHESHIREGATESOLAR PANELS

www.solar-panel-uk.com

Generate FREE electricity for life!Reduce your Energy Bills by up to 50%

Reduce your carbon footprint

YOUR LOCAL SOLAR PV INSTALLER

Call us now for a FREE quotation 0161 300 2503call us today and get your business noticed

0787 589 [email protected]

communityDidsbury

index

May 2010

New free magazine - 4,000 copies distributed in Didsbury every month

AFFORDABLE EFFECTIVE

LOCAL ADVERTISING

REACH 20,000+ LOCAL HOMES!

12

Book Reviews from Chorlton Bookshop

Half Blood Blues Esi EdugyanThis much applauded novel features all the themes a great novel should; betrayal, jealousy and friendship. The focus of the story is a group of mixed race jazz musicians forced to flee the Nazi Regime, where anything alternative is wrong. Although a very talented bunch the real star is a young trumpeter named Hieronymus Falk. Following a run in with some German soldiers the group are forced to Flee Berlin to outrun the authorities and protect Hiero. Eventually they reach Paris where they know it’s only a matter of time until the Nazi’s conquer the city. Living in fear and under constant pressure, decisions are made which change the group’s fortunes forever.

With so many books set during the Second World War, it’s hard to imagine how an author could find a new angle, Esi Edugyan has. The Nazi victimization of minorities is simply the background to a fascinating and well-written story from a first-time novelist.

A First Book of Nature Nicola Davies and Mark HearldThe sun’s shining, the birds are tweeting: time to throw open the front door and explore the great outdoors. For young readers, to whom it’s all still lovely and new, this acts as a very nifty, wide-ranging primer. Davies is a trained zoologist, perfectly qualified to inspire a love of wildlife in children. With its pared-down text and scrapbook format, this covers everything from the seasons and the seaside to simple recipes using wild fruits. There’s literally a bit of everything, reflecting the sprawling panoply of the natural world. It’s all delightfully old-fashioned, but then thankfully, nature never really dates. It’s lovingly illustrated with line drawings and evocative washes of colour. This lavish hardback edition it’s a glorious object in its own right. Suitable for ages 4-6 Years.

The Stone Roses: War and Peace Simon SpenceThis year’s Stone Roses reunion has been a big moment of wish-fulfilment for whole generations of music fans. Their celebrated debut album from 1989 - at which point, incidentally, half the band lived here in Chorlton – provided a template for many musicians who followed after. They’re the stuff of local legend, and as you’d expect, there’s quite a tale to be told about their rise, fall and second coming. Happily, Spence does a fine job of telling it, covering all the friendships, back-biting and mischief-making with a steady hand. The band members themselves haven’t contributed, but Spence overcomes that through detailed research and extensive interviews with other key figures. As the cheeky title suggests, it’s never dry or stuffy. Instead it’s an engaging, entertaining read, marbled through with humour and fascinating little revelations – who knew that David Bowie wanted to produce them? For die-hards craving a Roses hit after the comeback shows, this is a real gift.

13

read the latest edition online at www.communityindex.co.uk

N A Evans Electrical ServicesFamily run, serving South Manchester for 25 yrs

Tel: 0161 881 6705 Mob: 07711 032 761

• No job too large, no job too small. Quality above all• Energy saving and eco friendly advice and installation• Inspection and Testing, Installations, Maintenance and Repairs• Weekend and out of hours work • All work fully guaranteed and to relevant regulations

Trustmark / ECA / City and Guilds / Part P and JIB approved/ MIET

15


Mobile Email


14


Manchester Hypnosis Clinic

Supportive and confidential hypnotherapy in South Manchester

www.willstop.info0161 408 0684 | [email protected]

15% discount on your first sessionMention Community Index when you book

Alexander Technique

balance and poise

ease of movement

stillness

strength in action

voice

individual sessions, groups

workshops

ten-week introductory courses 25 Sept. at 1 pm., Fallowfield

26 Sept. at 6.30, Chorlton

Sue Fleming MSTAT www.alexanderteaching.co.uk 0161 861 8848 CNHC registered

Do you needEnglish Lessons?

• Free30minutemeetingtodiscussyourneeds.• UniversityofCambridgeESOLCELTAQualified.• Speaking,reading,listening,andwritingskillstaughttoalllevels.

• Learnatyourownpace,one-to-one,withlessonstailoredtosuityourneeds.

• Prepareforexams,interviewsorvisaapplications.• Discountsofferedformultiplelessons.

Joseph: 07981 947 463

[email protected]

“Joseph….was a very popular teacher with his students and displayed a very good classroom presence”. CELTA course Tutor

Have fun learning English with a friendly, patient teacher.

Chorlton/OldTrafford.Otherareascoveredbyarrangement.

Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy

THERAPY SERVICES

The Counselling/Therapy takes place at The Manchester Institute,and the emphasis is on friendliness and providing a safe and warmenvironment.

One of the central foundations of the service is protection andconfidentiality.

AtTheManchesterInstitutethereareover20counsellorsandtherapists,experiencedandspecialisedinmanyareasaswellasseeingpeopleforgeneralcounsellingortherapy.

SelfEsteem

DealingwithChildhoodIssues

Depression

Confidence&Assertiveness

RelationshipIssues

Divorce&Separation

AngerManagement

MiscarriageCounselling

DealingwithStress&Anxiety

Bereavement&Loss

DealingwithSexualAbuseIssues

ChangingDirectioninyourlife

ParentingIssues

ShameBasedIssues

EatingDisorders

PostTraumaticStress

ISSUES THAT COUNSELLING & THERAPY MAY HELP WITH:

Contact PointsIfyouwouldliketotalktous,bookanassessment,orfindoutmoreabouttheManchesterInstitueforPsychotherapy,youcancontactusvia:

Tel: 0161 862 9456Email: [email protected] www.mcpt.co.uk

The Manchester Institute454 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0BQ

16

Circle Dance is a national and international dance network. Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, strengthening community and encouraging togetherness.Modern circle dance draws on the rich and diverse traditional dances of many countries, including the Balkans, Greece, Israel, Russia Ireland and France. There is also a growing repertoire of new dances to classical music and contemporary songs.

Circle dances can be energetic and lively or gentle and reflective. The aim always is to experience the joy of dancing with others and to create a sense of well-being and community.

Anyone of any age or ability can circle dance. Each dance is taught, there is no audience and everyone is welcome. So come on your own or with a friend (you do

not need a partner) and join in. We do not take a formal break during the evening; you may sit out a dance at any point if you want to.

Circle dance groups meet regularly all over the United Kingdom and abroad, and hold special events, dance days, weekends and even circle dance holidays

The dances range from very simple to the intricate and we use some beautiful music. The dances can be slow and meditative, faster and energising, fun and joyful, lyrical and relaxing.

What do I wear? Nothing special but make sure your footwear is firmly attached to your feet, fairly flat and comfortable. Some people choose to dance bare-footed.

What does it cost? You can pay £40 for 7 weeks, or £6 a session (£4 for concessions)

The first time that you dance with us the class is free, so that you can see whether you are going to like circle dancing.

Who takes the classes? We have at least four different teachers taking classes who each has a different style and brings different types of world music to the sessions.

Who runs the group? The group is run by a volunteer steering group. It is non-profit-making.

Venue: Unitarian Church (behind the block of flats), Wilbraham Road, Chorlton

When: Most Tuesdays from 7.30 to 9.15 p.m.

Our new term starts on Tuesday 4th September 2012. Beginners welcome, no partner needed, open to all ages.

Join us for a moving, fun and relaxing evening!

Circle Dancing in Chorlton Catherine Agrain

ContactFor term times: Wendy Turner, Secretary, on 0161 485 8848 or Lynda Mason, Treasurer, on 0161 790 4421

Email: [email protected]

www.chorltoncircledancegroup.co.uk www.circledancenetwork.org.uk

The Chorlton Handyman City&GuildsmultiskilledTradesman

Domestic&Commercial PublicLiabilityInsurance

0777 852 3088

EnvironmentallyAwareSmallworksalwayswelcome

Carpentry•Joinery•Electrical•PlumbingKitchens•Fencing•BuiltinFurniture•Decks

Gates•Shelves•Locks•Hardware

call Nick

v

17


GUITAR/SONGWRITING LESSONS

Call: 07906 203388 [email protected]

www.dominickearne.com

• Experiencedteacherofchildren&adults

• Currentagerange7to72!• Firstlesson½price/otherdiscountsavailable

• Itraveltoyou• Learnsongs,stylesorgrades• Learntosingwhilstplaying

• FullEnhancedCRBcheck• MemberofTheRegistryofGuitarTeachers

• Annualconcerttoshowcaseyournewfoundskills(optional)!

TWO SEWING COURSESBasic Sewing Skills Make Three in Three Weeks

• Becomeconfidentwithasewingmachine

• Practiseallthebasicsewingoperations-buttonholes,zips,hems,dartsetc

• Takehomeafolderofexamplestorefertolater

1)Wineglasscoaster.Fitsonthebaseofaglass.

2)Makeupbagwithshowerprooflining.Easymethodofzipinsertion.

3)Twotonetotebag

5x2hoursessions£120 3x2hoursessions£75Allmaterialsprovided

StartingSeptemberat:PotteryCorner,34BeechRd,ChorltonM219ELContactRuthon01618819861orRuthlazarus227@btinternet.comformoredetailsanddates

18

call us today and get your business noticed

0787 589 [email protected]

communityDidsbury

index

May 2010

New free magazine - 4,000 copies distributed in Didsbury every month

AFFORDABLE EFFECTIVE

LOCAL ADVERTISING

REACH 20,000+ LOCAL HOMES!

www.communityindex.co.uk

27

LANDLORD ESSENTIALSOpen to the public

SOFAS

BEDROOMS

BEDS

kingstonBeds&Sofas274 moss lane east, manchester, m14 4ss 0161 227 9640

0784 132 8393

FAST DELIVERY WITHIN 48 HOURS

tel:

Sandra Corner SofaBlack or Brown

Amanda Corner SofaBlack or Brown

Foxana 3+2 SofaBlack, Brown or Grey

Maxwell 3+2 SofaBlack or Brown

Monaco Solid PineDouble Frame

Standard 3pc BedroomSet, Factory Built

Black Gloss3pc Set

Solid Pine3pc Set

Contract3pc Set

Atlas Double MetalDouble, 4ft & Single

Palermo Faux LeatherDouble Frame

Solar Double MetalDouble 4ft & Single

www.kingstoninteriors.com

£549 £549 £499 £399

£99£89£89£129

£229 £179 £99 £149

LANDLORD ESSENTIALSOpen to the public

SOFAS

BEDROOMS

BEDS

kingstonBeds&Sofas274 moss lane east, manchester, m14 4ss 0161 227 9640

0784 132 8393

FAST DELIVERY WITHIN 48 HOURS

tel:

Sandra Corner SofaBlack or Brown

Amanda Corner SofaBlack or Brown

Foxana 3+2 SofaBlack, Brown or Grey

Maxwell 3+2 SofaBlack or Brown

Monaco Solid PineDouble Frame

Standard 3pc BedroomSet, Factory Built

Black Gloss3pc Set

Solid Pine3pc Set

Contract3pc Set

Atlas Double MetalDouble, 4ft & Single

Palermo Faux LeatherDouble Frame

Solar Double MetalDouble 4ft & Single

www.kingstoninteriors.com

£549 £549 £499 £399

£99£89£89£129

£229 £179 £99 £149

SALES: 0161 882 2233 [email protected] [email protected]

LETTINGS: 0161 882 2244 430 Barlow Moor Rd Chorlton M21 8AD

www.jpbrimelow.co.uk@jpandbrimelow Offices also in Didsbury 0161 448 0622 & Withington 0161 445 9700

O F F I C E S A L S O I N D I D S B U RY748a Wilmslow Road, Didsbury M20 2DW T . 0161 448 0622 F . 0161 448 0602 E . [email protected]

W I T H I N G TO N420 Wilmslow Road, Withington M20 3BW T . 0161 445 9700 F . 0161 448 0484 E . [email protected]

L E T T I N G S

on 0161 882 2233

S A L E S

430 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton M21 8AD

T . 0161 882 2233 F . 0161 882 2234 E . [email protected]

T . 0161 882 2244 F . 0161 882 2234 E . [email protected]

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

If you’re considering a move, call your leadingindependent estate agent, Edward Ellis and he willprovide you with a free no obligation valuation

Extensive coverage with our unique inter-office networking

Property website updated daily along with Rightmove

Local press advertising in colour per office

SMS text alerts and email updates

Floorplans as standard

Accompanied viewings

Competitive and flexible fees - No Sale, No Fee

Lettings and property management department

Free, no obligation valuation serviceIf you have already instructed another agent you should check the terms of agreement before instructing JP & Brimelow.

We’re paintingthe town purple.

For a free, no obligation valuation, call Edward Ellis on 0161 882 2233

A local estate agent with national coverage throughout England, Scotland & WalesProperty website updated daily along with rightmove.co.uk property.live.co.uk and home-sale.co.ukLocal colour press advertising & monthly distributed Community Index magazineSMS text alerts, email and twitter updatesHigh impact, impressive and attractive marketing details with floorplans as standardAccompanied viewings for Sales & LettingsCompetitive and flexible fees - No Sale, No FeeLettings, Property Management and Accounts Department‘NO SALE, NO FEE’

THE CREAM OFMANCHESTERESTATE AGENTSIf you’re considering a move, call your leadingindependent estate agent and we’ll explainwhy we take some topping.






Accompanied viewing 7 days a week



Free, no obligation valuation service

If you have already instructed another agent you should check the terms of agreement before instructing JP & Brimelow.

www.jpbrimelow.co.uk THE CREAM OFMANCHESTERESTATE AGENTSIf you’re considering a move, call your leadingindependent estate agent and we’ll explainwhy we take some topping.











www.jpbrimelow.co.uk
















































www.jpbrimelow.co.uk THE CREAM OFMANCHESTERESTATE AGENTSIf you’re considering a move, call your leadingindependent estate agent and we’ll explainwhy we take some topping.




































You’ve got to hand it to us...

...even through recent turbulent times in the property market, this year we celebrate our

5th year of business in Chorlton.

Go on, give us a high five!

@jpandbrimelow

CELE

BRAT

IN

G 5 YEARS IN CHO

RLTON

YEAR ANNIVERSARY

All properties shown SOLD in 2012 by Eddie and his team

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD


Garden DesignPlanting AdviceConsultation ServiceProject Managment

07989968841www.fatgrass.co.uk

August in your Garden Katherine WatsonAs I’m writing this in July, in a humid room with damp-and-not-drying clothes on the line – again – I’m hoping that as you are reading it in August, we have turned that ever-hoped for corner and are experiencing back-to-back sunshine and long lazy weekends in the garden. On the off chance that it’s not sunny, there are some exotic looking plants that are either from regions that do bask in sunshine or look as if they should do – all of which should give a pretty good show in August. If you’ve got an empty bed where the sun should be, perhaps try some Acanthus mollis (bears britches). It looks like a more exotic and slightly naughtier version of the foxglove with spiky leaves and fatter spires of purple and white flowers. It suits being in a gang if you can afford the space and will look big and interesting for a fair period of time - a description some of us would be happy with ourselves (exotic and slightly naughty that is – not big and interesting however true that may be). Another showy perennial with exotic leanings is the Alstromeria or Peruvian Lily which has trumpets of brightly coloured petals, half of which are striped lending it a whiff of safari-chic. This is another plant that has fallen out of favour with designers in the past and it will need some mulching in winter, but again, it

is colourful and interesting for a long period of time in an otherwise gloomy summer. Exotic shrubs could include the Callistemon or ‘Bottle Brush’ plant and you can tell where it gets its nick name, although these brushes are vivid red. One of my favourite shrubs for all round exotic appeal is the Hibiscus. I have Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’ tucked in behind my garden gate in a smallish space with only partial sun and it seems to do fine, although I’m sure it would be bigger and more prolific in full sun and a bit more space. Beautiful big purple/blue flowers continue from August into autumn and when it’s not flowering the foliage is interesting in its own right. For an exotic tree, you don’t get better than Catalpa bignonioides Aurea which as well as sounding a bit like a Shakespeare sonnet produces yellow/lime leaves and panicles of showy, bell-shaped flowers in late summer, followed by slender bean-like seed capsules (which is why it’s also known as the Indian bean tree). Any or all of the above will lull us into some small reveries of an imagined summer.

Katherine Watson, Fat Grass Garden Designs


A J ADAMS

Unit 19, Chorlton Place, Wilbraham Rd Chorlton, M21 9AQ

Tel: 0161 881 1349

Longest established Greengrocers in Chorlton

locally grown late summer bedding

plants, shrubs and great selection of

perennials

FREE HOME DELIVERY

SERVICE on all produce

in M21/M1610% off with your TAG card

(excludes petfood) BUY a card from us £5

Why go to Auction?Stamps Coins

PostcardsBring your collection in to AJ

Adams Greengrocers & talk to Tony

Unit 19, Chorlton Place, Wilbraham Rd Chorlton, M21 9AQ

Mob: 07769 705 575

Manchester & District Philatelic Traders AssociationMember of MDPTA

21

In Chorlton

NEW

1000 2500 5000£68 £90 £99

Great DealsSpecial OffersDesign & Print

1000 2500 5000£69 £94 £118

For Community Index readersor Tag Pass it on card holders

Member

1 HourPrintAvailable

22

Blew at Dulcimer 567 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0AE

Soon after Dulcimer was born, The Guardian named it the hippest new venue in Manchester. Sporting red, swollen eyes (money clearly wasted on hayfever tablets) and an over sized bandage on my thumb (I cut myself at work) I didn’t exactly look hip. After looking at my phone for too long I decided to follow the distant pounding base upstairs where an indie-looking girl strapped a glow stick wristband on me. Old school.

Bar snacks consisting of pate, cheese and chutney are washed down with “Blood on the Tracks” beer. Limited edition film and music posters adorn the exposed brick walls and with folk and jazz being played, there’s a rustic atmosphere with a European cafe edge. Although it’s one of the most popular bars in Chorlton it could easily slot in to the Northern Quarter scene.

Upstairs is a decent size and you have the option to stand or sit. I chose the latter and sit in a dark corner to hide my monstrous thumb and eyes. A loud static noise introduced the first band, Kane and BKJ. A table, projector and laptop is the sum total of their presence. The low tone of electro with elements of trance and drum and bass create an impressive sound. The candlelit ambiance suddenly plays a vital role as one of the talented duo plays electric guitar and then the saxophone somehow perfectly over the feedback noise and the unidentifiable images on the screen. I soon find myself reminiscing about a band I saw a few years ago called My Bloody Valentine.

These two impressive

multi-tasking gents know their stuff; they remind me of Squarepusher with a hint of early Aphex Twin. They manage to use loud, alternative sounds with live musical instruments to create an upbeat but mellow atmosphere. It’s an idyllic setting for a post Warehouse Project night out; somewhere you need to chill but still feel a buzz. They end with a healthy dose of applause.

Following that, I was almost blown out of my chair by the heavy, deep, loud and trembling bass introduction to the following act; Grave Architecture. It was just what the suddenly crammed bar wanted. A haunting and dark sound carefully built up and teased creating an on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement; anticipation for the underflow of funk to kick in. It was technical genius; industrial noises intertwined with clever yet simplistic techno tunes.

This young chap who’s face was hidden beneath his laptop managed to cleverly mix old school nineties rave, distorted noise with a constant drum and bass that flowed between layers of technical wizardry. Lets say it was more Dave Clarke than David Guetta. I couldn’t have agreed more when a fellow dancer shouted “I used to dance to this sort of stuff!” I highly recommend this night if you feel your SERIOUS party days are over. Catch it next time at Dulcimer on August 4th, Saturday.

The Alyss Rose McBirney Trio, Slug and Lettuce, 651 Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury creativespaceinfo.blogspot.com

Having not been in East Didsbury for a long while; stepping on old territory I did feel slight withdrawal symptoms (according to a friend I had become trapped

within the “Chorlton bubble”). The venue is light and airy and the layout is appealing, although the cream and beige walls make it feel like another chain bar and prices are steep, I am tempted by the two for one cocktails. I realise I will have to pull off the “This is my drink and the other is my friends” pose though. Five minutes later I have two “June bugs” and being hypnotized by the television screen churning out offers: “Happy Mondays 50% off food!” “Tikka Tuesdays 2-4-1 Curries!”

The gig was upstairs in an intimate dimly lit room. Despite being warned by the singer earlier “This gig is doomed!” (late arrival of a PA System and the bass player was replaced due to illness) her voice was absolute jazz perfection. Her classic wavering vocals quickly filled the cocktail scented air.

Describing songs as “This is a smoochy one” to “Lets spice it up a bit with a samba that I’m just going to go and get out of my bag”; you couldn’t fail to be charmed. I particularly liked her rendition of Loverman. I’m no jazz expert, but it was lovely to hear covers of Miss Jones, Someone to Watch Over Me and especially her version of Bjorks Someone to Love.

The Jazz Evenings are held at this venue most Tuesdays and are run by a very friendly company called “Creative Space”. I would definitely recommend a visit. Word of warning though; do not eat crunchy based snacks during this event. The noise is deafening!

Vicky [email protected]

Live Music Reviews Vicky Russell

23

25

Counter Culture Leon Horton

Cafes, Coffees and Bite-size ReviewsThe place: Creative Corner Café 14 Milton Grove, Whalley Range

First impression: a large, open ‘inclusive arts’ space/café with a distinctly retro feel.

The menu: simple fare, with a selection of sandwiches, toasties, salads and an all-day breakfast at £2.75

Service: personable and very welcoming.

Lunch: a cheese and onion sandwich (£1.75), with plenty of mature cheddar and crispy white onions on fresh wholemeal bread - tasty and filling. The latte (£1.50), however, was disappointing.

Overall: a bit chilly when I visited, but come the better weather a good place to occupy your little ones whilst you take a quick bite, indulge your own artistic leanings or simply relax with a good book - plenty of which are available.

The place: Beech Road Café, 52 Beech Road, Chorlton

First impression: a bright, modern decor, with plenty of seating both inside and out.

The menu: an excellent breakfast menu (served until 11.a.m) catering for both the meat eater and you veggies out there, followed by a wide selection of homemade lunches, cakes, coffees and speciality teas.

Service: genuine, friendly and very prompt.

Lunch: was a deliciously creamy broccoli and stilton soup (£3.50) with pan rustic, multi-grain bread. Very nourishing. The cappuccino (£2.00) was quite simply spot on.

Overall: whether you’re meeting a friend or treating the family, you should try it. You won’t be disappointed.

The place: Battery Park, 615a Wilbraham Road, Chorlton

First impression: An easy-on-the eye décor, and laidback atmosphere - with pleasant background music enhancing the mood.

The menu: a healthy selection of sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes.

Service: superb, what else can I say?

Lunch: was a brie, chorizo and tomato toasted sandwich on rye (£4.15) served with fresh, crispy salad. Tasty and filling. The Americano coffee (£1.45) was dark, strong and a perfect pick-me-up.

Overall: the perfect choice for a leisurely lunch or a quick bite, especially when you fancy something just that little bit different. It comes highly recommended!

14

Basement Conversionshome office • gym • playroom • wine cellar • bathroom • wetroom

Best Cellars North West • Unit 128 • 792 Wilmslow Rd • Didsbury • Manchester • M20 6UGwww.bestcellarsnw.co.uk

best ce arsbasement conversions

northwestTel: 07921 710 563 Roy Nesbitt

September 2009.indd 14 14/08/2009 01:05:00

Tel: 0161 300 0530 Mob: 07921 710 563

26

to advertise call Lesley: 0787 589 5604 [email protected]

EXPERIENCEDlocal plumber

Bathrooms and tilingBlockages and leaksPipework alterations

GAVIN HOWARD mobile: 07969 605321

email: [email protected]

87 Haig Road, Stretford, M32 0DP

B.G. PLUMBING

WRAS approved, cert no. 28518

gavin plumbing advert:Layout 1 04/02/2010 10:23 Page 1

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS

• FAST DRYING SYSTEM• FREE STAIN & ODOUR REMOVAL• STAINGUARD PROTECTION• 10% RETIRED PERSONS DISCOUNT• ALL WORK IS FULLY INSURED• ALL FURNITURE MOVED BY OPERATIVE

Fully trained to NCCA standards

We are a local company based in Chorlton

Ring or email for a FREE ESTIMATE

07742 369 231or leave a message on 0161 881 4822

[email protected]

read the latest issue online at www.communityindex.co.uk

27

Festivals, Markets & EventsFarmers Market and Craft Fair Horse & Jockey, Chorlton Green. Last Saturday of every month 11–5pm www.horseandjockey chorlton.com

Manchester Street Market3rd Saturday of the month outside Chorlton Library.

Pop-up Vintage Fair Vintage homeware, clothing & handmade crafts. Every Saturday 12-5pm at The Beech, 72 Beech Rd, [email protected]

Clubs, Societies & GroupsChorlton Aikido Club Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pmSt Ninians, Wilbraham Rdwww.lancashireaikikai.org861 8456

Community Allotment and Apiary Scott Avenue AllotmentSat 11am, Sun 2pm0797313906807521500223uk.groups.yahoo.com/ group/grow_for_it/

Chorlton Bridge ClubChristine Blackburn Tel: 225 8854 www.bridge webs.com/chorlton

Chorlton Civic SocietyNext meeting 11th September 7.30pm Chorlton Library meeting room. Chair - Jenny Slee 0757 0879 091 www.chorltoncivicsociety.org.uk

Chorlton Good Neighbours881 2925 [email protected]

Chorlton Philosophy Groupmeets every Tuesday at 7.30pm, upstairs at the Lloyds pub. All welcomesites.google.com/site/chorltonphilosophygroup

Chorlton Reading GroupOnce a month in the meeting room behind Chorlton library 7.30pmAll welcome 881 [email protected]

Friends of Alexandra Park226 7525 www.friends ofalexandrapark.org.uk

Friends of Chorlton Meadows 881 6276www.friendsofchorltonmeadows.blogspot.com

Friends of Longford [email protected]

Manchester Flower Lovers’ GuildMonday 6th Aug, Monday 3rd Sept Refreshments at 7.15 for 7.30 start. Visitors welcome £5. St Werburghs Church Hall, Chorlton M21 0TJ Anne 881 6591 flowersnorthwest.net

Shakespeare House Community CentreWhalley RangeM16 8NR, [email protected]

Transition Chorlton Ways to encourage a more sustainable future in Chorlton. 1st Thursday of each month at the Lloyds Hotel from 7.30pm

Whalley Range ForumJN8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Ave, M16 0BG 881 3744 [email protected] www.whalleyrange.org

Whalley Range 4 [email protected]

50+Social GroupArts/Walking/HolidaysLila:[email protected] 2261214

Health & FitnessAlexander TechniqueOne-to-one sessions in Chorlton & Didsbury, group evening classes on Tuesday afternoons starting Sept 25th & Wednesday evenings starting Sept 26th. Contact: Sue Fleming on 861 8848, 07796470163www.alexandertechnique.co.uk

Chorlton Leisure CentreManchester Rd, Chorlton 0161 861 0790 [email protected]

Longford & Firswood Strollers (LAFS) Health WalksSecond Thurs of the month - 2pm 9th August and 13th September meet at the Quadrant Firswood entrance. Also last Sunday of the month 10.30am 26th August, 30th September meet at the main gate on Edge LaneContact Sport Trafford on 0161 912 3140 or Jean (Friends of Longford Park) on 0161 865 6030

Longfords Health & Fitness ClubRyebank Rd, Chorlton0161 860 0956 www.longfordsfitness.co.uk

The Yoga RoomsThursday 10-11.15am Drop-in Yoga (all levels) Friday 10-11am Drop-in Pilates (all levels)Full Programme at www.theyogarooms.co.uk

Pilates Classes drop in £6 Mon 5.30pm, 6.35pm, 7.40pm, Wed 1pm Thurs 9.35pm

St Clements ChurchTues 5.30pm, 6.45pm, 8pm St Johns SchoolBeginners workshopsStudio classes and 1-1 on the reformer, Cadillac & chair Sarah 07776196504 www.energyflowfitness.co.uk

Arts & CraftsAlex Jerman PhotographyPhotography & Camera Training, one to ones, workshopsalexjermanphotography.com

Battyandgorgeous www.battyandgorgeous.com

Beetlefelt Craft WorkshopsCarol Mowl Tel: 881 6309 www.beetlefelt.co.uk

Chorlton Sewing Club1st Thursday of the month 7.30 - 9.30pmChorlton Library chorltonsewing.wordpress.com

Creative Corner Café inclusiveartsresources @gmail.com14 Milton Grove, Whalley Range, M16 0BP07745 855399

Creative Recycling GalleryOne day craft courses Sat 11th August, Sun 9th Sept, Glass Fusing. Sat 25th Aug Felting. Sun 19th Aug, Sat 15th Sept Collage. Sat 29th Sept Collage - paper quilting. Sat 11th Aug, Sat 1st Sept Eco Garden. 40 Beech Rd M21 9ELcraftscreativecourses.co.uk

Drum & Percussion GroupPlaying Brazilian and Cuban rhythms. Thursday evenings 7-9pm St. Margarets Church,

Community I N D E X

FREE for voluntary/not for profit groups - email your notices to: [email protected]

28

Whalley RangeSue 226 4311

The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre Manchester Rd, Chorlton Tel: 282 9776www.watersedgearts.com

Making Miniatures Group4th Monday of the month, 8pm Scout Hut, English Martyrs Church, Alexandra Rd South, M16Contact Ann 07814 861 285

Ministry of Craft 07850 894 752 www.ministryofcraft.co.uk

Rubbish Revampedwww.rubbishrevamped.org.uk

South Manchester Camera ClubClub Meets Monday nights at 8pm Didsbury Methodist Church M20 5LRwww.smcc.org.uk

Pottery Corner 34 Beech Road M21 9EL882 0010

Music & EntertainmentChorlton Film InstituteKill List Thurs 16th August. Doors Open 8.10pm Film starts 8.30pm Entrance £5 St Clements Church

Chorlton Folk ClubThursdays 9pm Ellesmere Rd Cricket Club

Chorlton Irish Club17 High Lane, Chorlton M21 9DJ 0161 881 2898 www.chorltonirishclub.co.uk

Dulcimer DJs every Friday & Saturday and live acts from around the world every week www.dulcimer-bar.co.uk

Folk Songs and Tunes at The BeechIf you enjoy folk songs and tunes even older than the Beech. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays for Songs2nd & 4th for Tunes.Beech Road, Chorlton, M21 9EG

Guitar/Songwriting LessonsDominic Kearne 07906 203388 www.dominickearne.com

Home on the RangeEverything from punk, funk to classic house.Friday 31st August 9pm-1am £5 The Carlton Club, Whalley Range www.carltonclub.org.uk

Social & Support GroupsCafé Spirit Meets 2nd Monday of the month at Copperfields Café in Chorlton 7.30pm Lesley 882 0848 Email: [email protected]

Chorlton Anxiety Group226 3871

Coffee and Craft Mornings at Chorlton Good Neighbours. Meet friends and have a coffee, with arts and crafts group. Thursday’s 10-11.30am Wilbraham St, Ninian’s Church 881 2925 www.cgncg.org.uk

IntergenVolunteer opportunities for Chorlton residents 55+ to work with local primary school children. Estelle Longmore 881 7693 or 07946761785 www.intergen.org.uk

Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy454 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 0BQ 0161 862 9456 www.mcpt.co.uk

New Family Social UK charity for LGBT adopters, foster carers and their children. Meets every 2 months in south Manchester.newfamilysocial.co.uk

Rainbow Families 07903 397 108 rainbowfamilies@ hotmail.com

St. Clements FellowshipContact Barbara Burns on 0161 881 5912 or Ida Bradshaw on 0161 861 7158 for information.

Local Websiteswww.beechroadm21.co.uk

www.chorlton.co.uk

www.chorltoncivic.blogspot.com

www.chorlton.fetch.it

www.sochorlton.wordpress.com

www.whalleyrange.org

Useful NumbersChorlton Library 227 3700

Citizens Advice 0870 126 4094

Manchester City Council234 5000

Community I N D E X

No Job Too Big or Small

Hot & Cold Water Installation & Maintenance

Fixing leaks: Toilets, Taps, Baths, Pipes

Bathroom Fitting

Radiator Repairs, Replacement & Alterations

Thermostatic Valves fitting

Powerflushing & Central Heating Treatment

Outside taps fittingOutside taps fitting

For a trustworthy, friendly & tidy service from a reliable professional, call Hana Kubacova

Tel: 07538 249229www.hanakplumbing.co.uk

Hana K PlumbingQualified Female Plumber

T:07538 249229 / 0161 408 4605E: [email protected]

Hot & Cold Water Installation & Maintenance

Fixing leaks. Toilets, Taps, Baths, Pipes

Bathroom Fitting

Radiator Repairs, Replacement & Alterations

ThermostaticValvesfitting

Powerflushing&CentralHeatingTreatment

Outsidetapsfitting

QualifiedFemalePlumber


Property Repairs Chimneys

PointingRoofs

Gutters

Free Est imates

M Duffin

0161 789 664007944 729 608

NACS member

www.acornchimneysweepingservices.co.uk

Call John0161 445 3650

CHIMNEY SWEEPING SERVICESAcorn

open fires, boilers Agas, multi-fuel stoves, birds nests removed

881 8162

www.chorltonelectric.co.uk

• No call out charge • Free estimates • Fully guaranteed

For all general electrical workDomestic & Commercial Electricians

30

Chorlton Gas LtdDomestic Central Heating and Gas Engineers

Service, installation and breakdown repair on all makes of:

fully qualified • fully insured Gas Safe registered • friendly and reliable • local references available

Boilers

Fires

Cookers

Unvented Hot Water Cylinders

Solar Thermal

No Job

too big

or small

Central heating power flushing service available

Call Kevin for a no obligation quote

07722 731 801www.chorltongas.co.uk

Please note: Community Index accepts no responsibility for transactions entered into or work undertaken by any of the businesses advertising in the Index or any loss, harm or damage arising from using any of the products & services listed.

Arts & CraftsClay OK 6Sewing Courses 17Bees & BeekeepingGrow For It Community Allotment 6Bicycle MechanicFix Bike Go 6Building & MaintenanceBest Cellars 26Cheshiregate Property Services 9Devine Building and Maintenance 2Carpet CleaningProfresh 26Cat CareTop Cat Services 2ChildcareChorlton Little Gems 5Chimney SweepAcorn Chimney Sweeping Service

30

Dog WalkingAlpha Dog Walking 2DrainsDevrod 31Dry CleanerVillage Dry Cleaner 32ElectricianA M Electrical & Alarm 5Chorlton Electric 30N A Evans Electrical Services 13English LessonsJoseph Wood 14Estate AgentsJP & Brimelow 20FloorsDevine Floorsanding 13Food & DrinkA J Adams 21Battery Park 24Unicorn 27Furniture & JoineryKingston Beds & Sofas 19Chorlton Carpenters 9GardensFat Grass 21Gas EngineerChorlton Gas 30Hair & BeautyN & R Hair & Beauty 5Handyman/womanChorlton Handyman 16Leaflet DistributionSouth M/CR Leaflet Distribution 11Music LessonsDominic Kearne, Guitar/Songwriting 17Oven CleaningOven Wizards 5

Painting & DecoratingCarol Smith 16Georgina Cullen 13HMC Decorators 9Nina West 11PlumbersBG Plumbing 26Hana K Plumbing 29PrintersBezingaprint 22RooferM Duffin 30Social/EventsHome on the Range 17Solar PanelsCheshiregate Solar Panels 11Stamps, Coins, PostcardsA J Adams 21Therapy, Healing & HealthManchester Hypnosis Clinic 14Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy 15Sue Fleming, Alexander Technique 14Toys & GamesMonkey Puzzle Toys 5

Business I N D E X


15


Mobile Email



199

Established in 1982, a family run business where you can trust us when handling your garments...

•Curtain Cleaning•Duvet Cleaning: Single £10 Double

£15•Ironing Services•Repairs & Alterations•Stain Removal•Same Day Service •Evening Dress & Wedding Dress

Specialist

Special Offer

3 2Garments Cleaned for the price of

Pick-up & Delivery Service

or visit: www.villagedrycleaners.com

Call: 0161 860 4451

OPEN TIME

Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 8.30-5.30pm

Thurs (late night) 8.30-7.00pm

Saturday 8.30-4.00pm

38 Manchester Rd, Chorlton, M21 9PH Tel: 0161 860 4451

Specialist Dry Cleaners Est:Over 25 yearsWedding Dress Specialist

LATE NIGHT OPENING Thursdays till 7pm

“What can I say about Village Dry Cleaners? Just excellent! Amir, who owns the business, goes above and beyond what is expected and I can whole heartedly recommend his services.I run a vintage inspired bridal boutique in the heart of West Didsbury. As we stock high-end dresses with sometimes challenging silks and fabrics to clean, we’re always amazed at how Amir manages to spruce up our dresses.I recommend his services to all our brides. He’s truly excellent at what he does and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to fabric – the best dry cleaners in the north, without a doubt!”

Nikki Graeme

Owner, The White Closet, Didsbury

Village Dry cleaners

community index chorlton august 2012

Documents

chorlton park

exception of chorlton

west didsbury chorlton

edge lane lake

high lane

rough leech gutter6

acres road

corkland road