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New Car ReviewAlfa Romeo Giulietta

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Feature PageSu-Doku Puzzle .......................................... 6Computer Advice - In The Cloud ................ 8 Humour - Prison vs Work ........................ 10Children’s Book Review - Flyaway ......... 12Trivia Quiz - US State Capitals ................ 14Photographer’s Eye - Fresh Eyes ............. 16Kids’ Fun Page .......................................... 18

New Car Review - Alfa Romeo Giulietta .20 In The Garden - Passing Time................... 24New Mills Co-operative Brass Band ........ 26Clubs & Associations Listing.................... 28Late Opening Pharmacies ......................... 30 Schools & Churches .................................. 30Useful Phone Numbers ............................. 30 Index of Advertisers .................................. 31

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“The cloud,” is a phrase on the lips of every IT consultant at the moment, but what does it mean and what difference will it

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The Cloud has been around for virtually as long as the internet has. Email servers such as Hotmail and Yahoo are in the cloud; in other words your inbox, archive folders and sent box are accessed by logging onto the internet rather than by opening Outlook on your PC. Yell.com, Rightmove and EBay are all examples of software that is in the Cloud. The big revolution that is happening at the moment is putting business systems that would previously have been installed on powerful computers that lived in air conditioned rooms into the

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Isla is a thirteen-year old girl who loves birds. She lives with her mum, dad and her brother Jack. She also has a grumpy Grandpa on the other side of town. Though she loves her mum, she has a special relationship with her dad. Every year they go and watch the swans down on the reserve, on their own without mum and Jack.

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When Isla`s class are asked to make a model about flying, she makes some strap-on wings using old things from her grandpa’s barn. After discovering that, when she runs, the swan will copy her movements, she and Harry decide to use the wings to try to get the swan to fly. Unfortunately, when they sneak out in the night to try out their idea, Harry falls desperately ill and has to have an operation.

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We are pleased to present the thoughts, observations and suggestions of Tim Hensel, a professional photographer based in New Mills. In this issue Tim

talks about taking the time to look at the beauty around us.

PHOTOGRAPHER’S EYEFresh Eyes By Tim Hensel

It’s easy when one first arrives in a new place to see how nice it looks. We can spend many

happy hours gasping out loud at the scenery and wander around getting dumbstruck by the sheer beauty with reckless abandon. As time passes however the new and exciting can quickly become mundane, the beautiful plain. It’s not that our surroundings have become any less picturesque nor that our eyes have ceased to function properly – we simply have newer things to notice and other matters on our minds.

It is perhaps fortunate that the same is true of the opposite. Arrive somewhere truly horrible (say, Crawley, for example) and you’ll find that within a relatively short space of time you’re able to bear it with minimum difficulty. However, we oughtn’t to dwell on unpleasantness.

Recently I was fortunate enough to visit Australia, and became stuck there as a result of the untimely eruption of an unpronounceable volcano in Iceland. This resulted in my being away from the High Peak for almost 6 weeks – the longest time I have spent away from the area by a large margin, since moving here almost 3 years ago.

Australia is, as any of you who have been there will know, a land offering many areas of great beauty to the hungry lens of the keen photographer - and I only saw a very, very small part of it. Returning to the High Peak I was surprised by how much I noticed the wealth of visual candy we have at our disposal. Even more surprisingly, this thought came to me whilst waiting for a train at New Mills Central.

As photographers, we have a responsibility to see things for others, package them up into bite-sized chunks and present them in such a way that the rest of the population can enjoy the world as we see it. How this applies to, say, landscape photography is obvious, but it is true of all disciplines within our art – a wedding photographer is hired to capture and present the day through his or her eyes, giving people the chance to relive the memories they want to.

For now, I’ve just arrived at a very interesting looking hotel somewhere in a pleasant part of the Midlands. However I’m not going outside to gawp at it in wonder, as it’s raining rather heavily. I’ll save the visual treat for tomorrow.

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ROAD TESTAlfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 170bhp

The Giulietta is Alfa’s long awaited replacement for the Golf sized 164 hatchback. It will be offered only in a five

door format. Like many people with a genuine passion for cars I have long been a fan of Alfa Romeos; I even owned one once but would not repeat the experience – something to do with a malfunctioning Selespeed gearbox that the combined might of Alfa Romeo UK couldn’t fix. I love their looks, their passion and their quirkiness but I would be the first to admit that every model I have ever encountered has been deeply flawed in one way or another. So, will the Giulietta be yet another Alfa that you choose with your heart over your head, or will it finally break the mould?

Starting with the styling, Alfa have yet again proved that you can turn a capacious five door hatch into a thing of beauty. I like the perky Mito style nose with its distinctive inset Alfa grille, I love the way the slab sides are broken by a distinctive ridge that fades into the bodywork at the front door and then re-emerges on the rear flank, and I like the pert rear with its horizontal tail lights. Overall the car looks sharp and aggressive, just as an Alfa should.

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ROAD TESTAlfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 170bhp

Continued From P.20

One of Alfa’s great s t r e n g t h s has always been its characterful engines. The line up for the Giulietta

now consists of two 1.4 litre engines producing 120 and 170bhp and a 1.8 unit kicking out an

astonishing 235bhp. The 170bhp unit in the car I tested is the pick of the bunch to my mind, punchy yet refined though it would be nice to hear that Alfa exhaust rasp when you give it some beans. It delivers impressive performance, 0 to 62 in about 7½ seconds and with economy in the mid 40s.

Where the Giulietta really makes a step change from what has gone before is in the way it drives. The ride is remarkably composed and soaks up the bumps admirably, though it will judder slightly on a rough surface. The handling is sensational with bags of grip and masses of feedback through the nicely weighted, pinpoint sharp steering. It just feels so chuckable – you can throw it into any corner secure in the knowledge that the worst thing that will happen is some mild understeer. It is predictable but provides all the fun you could want at the same time.

There are Alfa aficionados out there who will tell you that hopeless reliability, flawed design and dubious engineering are all part of the Alfa experience but I don’t agree. Why should good looks, driving pleasure and pride of ownership not go hand in hand with space, practicality and first rate build quality? The Giulietta is a car that combines the driving pleasure of a Focus, the space of a Golf and the charisma that belongs only to Alfa Romeo. Alright, it’s a bit expensive and the engine is a bit bland but, nevertheless, finally we have an Alfa Romeo that you can choose with your head as well as your heart.

Car tested Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 170 Lusso £19,985 RRP

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Thankfully, being a high-level executive (!) I get to choose my mode of punishment and either take the train or, if I’m really lucky, drive to the local office. My main ‘train hobby’ is garden spotting. I love the smorgasbord of styles that are on show and I am forced to conclude that the ‘quintessentially English’ garden style is probably now extinct apart from in the archives of the National Trust. ‘Eclectically English’ is probably a better description of the national style.

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The garden is a perfect example of what can be achieved by using the right plants in the right places, in this case a sun drenched border with a slope providing perfect drainage. Just the place you’d expect Californian Poppies and Iris to flourish and return year after year. Once I had proved that I hadn’t escaped from secure accommodation(!) I was offered a cup of tea and had a delightful hour chatting with the owners about their garden. It has a fantastic natural appearance which has not been spoiled by any fancy designs or shifting of natural gradients – the garden is as simple as it is beautiful; a perfect example of achieving a visionary and sustainable finish for minimal expense.

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UNITED COOPERATIVENEW MILLS BAND

OUR 200th ANNIVERSARY IN 2012NEW BAND MEMBERS SOUGHT TO KEEP US STRONG

1812 - The First Steps of Our Long MarchIn 1812 our founder, Timothy Beard, gathered

together his ‘goodly company of rural musicians’ to form the New Mills Old Prize Band. Our current name was adopted in the 1970s, in honour of the annual grant made by the Co-op every year.

Our bicentenary in 2012 marks 200 years since that first step of our long march in history. In fact, with almost 200 years of activity, our Band is the oldest continually active brass band in this country and, possibly, the world.

This is not a bold, unjustified claim. It would be difficult to find an older brass band as it was around 1800 that a dramatic change took place with the introduction of valves to control the air flow through the instruments. This modification led to players being able to play all notes in all keys whereas, previously, it was necessary to rely upon harmonics.

Music, Music All AroundWe have weekly rehearsals for all level of musician

- beginners to main band players - at our Band Room in Hurst Lea Road, New Mills every Wednesday evening from 6pm - 10pm. Anyone is welcome to attend, perhaps you will be inspired to join us. We offer amazingly inexpensive lessons at just 75 pence per session, we can even lend an instrument free of charge. Our only requirements are your time and your own front teeth!

During the year we perform at many events in the Derbyshire and Cheshire areas, including bandstand and marching performances.

Breathing New Life Into The BandTo helps us carry our history making forward, this

oldest band seeks new members. We invite all, from those interested in learning to play our instruments, to anyone with experience and, perhaps, no longer playing. Any age from 8 to 80. Why not join us now? The next few years around our 200th anniversary will be an exciting time. You can be part of our history at an important time.

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Association Name Contact Association Name Contact1st Marple Bridge Rainbows 0161-427-35701st High Lane Scout Group 01663-764-892 85 Group Photography, Marple 0161-430-3239Brabyns Tennis Club 0161-427-7137 Bredbury & Romiley Horticultural Society 0161-430-3963 Bredbury & Romiley Women’s Group 0161-494-9966Ceroc North West Modern Jive Classes 0161-427-7816C3 Stockport Creativity Groups 0161-612-3404 Disley & District Probus Club 01663-762-257Dovdale Singers www.dovedalesingers.org.ukEtherow Country Park Sailing Club 07989-506753Etherow Model Boat Club 07973-561-567 Friends of Marple Memorial Park 0161-427-4955Friends of Mellor Archaeological Trust 0161-427-1149www.stockportpeaceforum.org.uk see websiteGoyt Valley Brass Band 0161-427-3670 Hawk Green Cricket Club 0161 427 5305Hawk Green Residents Assoc. 0161-427-1218Heartbeat Ladies Chorus 0161-217-0159High Lane Junior Football Club 01663-76-23-34High Lane Pet Dog Training Club 0161-427-4336High Peak Royal Air Force Association 0161-427-4087 Ludworth & Mellor Women’s Institute 0161-368-7011 Marple Afternoon Townwomen’s Guild 0161-427-2180Marple Aikido www.marpleaikido.org.ukMarple Arts Group 0161-427-5325Marple & Brabyns Probus Club 01663-767-964 Marple Bell Ringers 0161-427-4099Marple Bridge Association www.marplebridgeassociation.org.ukMarple Civic Society 0161427-1379Marple Community Council 0161-427-4334Marple Choral Society 0161 456 1647 Marple Cricket & Squash Club 0161-427-3006 Marple & District Chess Club 0161-449-7008 Marple & District Crib & Darts League 0161-427-3932

Marple & District Philatelic Society 01663-733-733 Marple & District Twins Club 0161-427-7075 Marple District Rambling Club 0161-427-5474 Marple Golf Club 0161-427-2311Marple & Mellor Music Group 01663-764-675Marple Local History Society 0161-427-1149 Marple Movers 0161-427-1665Marple Rugby Club 0161-427-7915Marple Rugby Club - Mini/Youth Section 0161-449-7594Marple Senior Citizens Association 0161-427-3632Mellor Art Society 0161-427-5968Mellor Badminton Club 0161-427-6253Mellor Conservative Club 0161 427 4900 Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club 0161-427-5759Nordic Walking Group 0161-427-0248North Cheshire Cruising Club, High Lane 01663-765-581Ridge Indoor Bowling Club 01663-763-996 Romiley Methodist Railway Modellers 0161-292-8289Romiley Operatic Society www.romileyoperatic.co.ukRotary Club of Marple & Goyt Valley 01663-751-301 Royal Naval Association 0161-427-6314 RSPB Marple Local Group 0161-427-5325Society of Marple Artists 01663-763-355 Stockport 061 Motor Club 01663-744-013Stockport & District Anglers Federation 0161-494-0722Stockport & District Railway Modellers www.sdrm.co.ukStockport Field Club (Walking Group) 0161-480-8479Stockport Friends of the Earth www.stockportfoe.co.ukStockport Male Voice Choir 0161-439-7331Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group 0161-494-8220The Hare & Hounds Classic Vehicle Club 0161-427-1363Tin’stle Bells 0161-449-8830University of the Third Age (U3A) 0161-427-5584Werneth Concert Band www.wernethconcertband.org.uk

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School TelAll Saints Prirmary School, Marple 0161-427-3008Aquinas College 0161-483-3237Brabyns Preparatory School, Marple 0161-427-2395Brookside Primary School School, High Lane 01663 763943 Cheadle & Marple 6th Form College 0161-484-6600Harrytown Catholic High School, Romiley 0161-420-5277High Lane Primary School, High Lane 01663 762378 Ludworth Primary School, Marple Bridge 0161-427-1446Marple Hall Secondary School, Marple 0161-427-7966Mellor Primary School, Mellor 0161-427-1052Peacefield Primary School, Marple 0161-427-3073Rose Hill Primary School, Marple 0161-427-1432St. Sebastian’s Pre-School, Marple Bridge 07790-655-202St. Mary’s RC Primary School, Marple Bridge 0161-427-7498The Dale Primary School, Marple 0161-427-4500Werneth High School, Romiley 0161-494-1222

Out of Area Schools:Bramhall High 0161-439-8045Hague Bar Primary 01663-76-22-03Poynton High 01625-871-811

Church TelAll Saints C of E, Marple 0161-427-2378C3 Stockport Creativity Groups 0161-612-3404Holy Spirit RC, Marple 0161-427-4922Jehovah’s Witnesses 0161-449-7672Jubilee Methodist Church 0161-427-2509Marple Independent Evangelical 0161-427-1770Marple Methodist 0161-427-2509Marple, Marple Bridge & New Mills URC 0161-449-5370Quaker Meeting 0161-427-7782Ridge Methodist Church 0161-427-2509Romiley Methodist 0161-430-3673St. Chads C of E, Romiley 0161-430-4652St. Marks Church, Bredbury 0161-406-6552St. Martins, Brabyns Brow 0161-427-2736St. Mary’s Catholic Church 0161-427-2408St. Pauls C of E, Compstall 0161-427-1259St. Pauls C of E, Strines 01663-746-523St.Thomas’ C of E, Mellor 0161-484-5079St.Thomas’ C of E, High Lane 01663-762-627 Windlehurst Methodist Church 0161-483-3706Woodley Methodist Church 0161 430 2964

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NHS DIRECT 0845 46 47Gtr Manchester Police 0161-872-5050Crimestoppers 0800-555-111Stepping Hill Hospital 0161-483-1010Doctor - Disley (2 Buxton Old Rd) 01663-762-484Doctor - High Lane (97 Buxton Rd) 01663-766-946Doctor - High Lane (Village Grn) 01663-762-222Doctors: Marple (Stockport Rd) 0161-426-5375Doctors: Marple (Marple Cottage) 0 161-426-0011Doctors: Marple Bridge 0161-427-2049Stockport MB Council 0161-480-4949

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Car Sales & Services:Harrison Motors Ltd ............. 21High Lane Garage ................. 22Motorhouse Car Sales ........... 23Romiley Motors ...................... 3

Children’s Services:Jo Jingles Music & Mvment . 19Kiddi-Winks Day Nurseries .. 32

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Garden Services:Bankswood Treecare ............. 25Beacon Structural Design ....... 7Gareth Wilson Garden Svces 25Mr. P’s Trees ......................... 24

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Home Security:Sure Locks ............................ 12

Joinery: Ian Tasker Woodworking ...... 11Johnston Joinery.................... 27Provart Joinery ...................... 20

Painting & Decorating:Chris Perkins ........................... 6IK Decorating ........................ 11LNT Painters ......................... 22Steve White ...................... Front

Performing Arts:New Mills Co-op Brass Band 26

Plumbing:JA Connor Plumbing ............. 19S. Jamieson External Plbing . 27

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