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Local charity holds open day to support people with dyslexia
Saturday 4th July 2015
Sat 4th Jul 2015

Local charity holds open day to support people with dyslexia

Dyslexia Action's Wilmslow Learning Centre held an open day last week and welcomed a number of people from the local community to browse a range of learning…
Plans for 'elegant new development' for the elderly revealed
Friday 3rd July 2015
Fri 3rd Jul 2015
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Plans for 'elegant new development' for the elderly revealed

Having recently been granted planning permission, the developers have revealed more details about their plans for "an elegant new development" of apartments…
Reader's Photo: Having fun in the Carrs
Friday 3rd July 2015
Fri 3rd Jul 2015
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Reader's Photo: Having fun in the Carrs

Lee Calver kindly send us this photo of a dog enjoying himself at The Party On the Carrs earlier this month. Lee said "The dog was having so much fun…
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On your marks for The Wizard 5 race
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015

On your marks for The Wizard 5 race

Wilmslow Running Club is invite people to take part in a 5 mile race around the village on Thursday, 9th July. The Wizard 5 is a running race of approximately…
Operation Crossbow hailed big success
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015

Operation Crossbow hailed big success

Criminals travelling across the borders between Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire were targeted yesterday, Wednesday…
Two septuagenarian ladies
Thursday 2nd July 2015
Thu 2nd Jul 2015

Two septuagenarian ladies "swim the Channel" for charity

Sonia Dykstra and Wendy Williams of Wilmslow United Reformed Church took on the challenge of swimming the 22 mile width of the English Channel to raise…
Over 200 police officers target criminals across the region
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Over 200 police officers target criminals across the region

As many of you will have seen there has been a heavy police presence in Wilmslow today, with dozens of police cars passing through the town and a police…
Police re-appeal following sexual assault at station
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015

Police re-appeal following sexual assault at station

British Transport Police detectives have re-released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault and believe…
Wilmslow Show gets a makeover
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Wilmslow Show gets a makeover

Plans are well underway for the 2015 Wilmslow Show which has been given a complete makeover this year. After 103 annual shows, organisers are keen to…
Successful gardens day takes local charity over £1m fundraising target
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Successful gardens day takes local charity over £1m fundraising target

A regular feature on the summer social calendar now, Wilmslow Wells for Africa ran a very successful Open Gardens Day fundraiser on Saturday, June 27th.…
Wilmslow Trust returns to the Wilmslow Show
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015

Wilmslow Trust returns to the Wilmslow Show

Promotional Feature The Wilmslow Trust is returning to the Wilmslow Show on Sunday, 5th July. This civic society, founded in 1963 and dedicated to fostering…
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Town councillors to receive training in planning
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Town councillors to receive training in planning

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to spend up to £850 on a professional planning training course for its members. It will be provided by a company…
Show off your skills at annual village show
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015
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Show off your skills at annual village show

The 23rd Annual Handforth Village Show, organised by Handforth Gardening Society will take place at Honford Hall on South Acre Drive on Saturday 11th…
Recorder and harpsichord duo to perform Summer Serenade
Wednesday 1st July 2015
Wed 1st Jul 2015

Recorder and harpsichord duo to perform Summer Serenade

This Sunday, if you're looking for somewhere to escape the soaring temperatures that are forecast for the rest of this week, why not step into the cool…
Churned up verges to be paved over
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015
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Churned up verges to be paved over

Work starts tomorrow on the footways in Parkway between Alderley Road and the car park entrance. Small strips of grass verge will be removed so the area…
Weekend on the Carrs raises £3000 for local groups
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015

Weekend on the Carrs raises £3000 for local groups

The 'Weekend on the Carrs' Event that took place on June 20th and 21st raised a record £3000 for local groups and organisations. The weekend's events,…
Barlow's Beef: What sort of friend am I?
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015
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Barlow's Beef: What sort of friend am I?

Debbie James and Peppy Santo have birthday's today and guess what? I never sent them a card... they'll be mortified. Obviously not as much as Nathan Stewart,…
The Dogfather: Give us a clue
Tuesday 30th June 2015
Tue 30th Jun 2015

The Dogfather: Give us a clue

Whenever I meet owners who tell me their dogs lunge at other dogs they meet while out walking I try to put myself in the dog's shoes. What would make…
Council selects new Director of Children’s Services and Deputy Chief Executive
Monday 29th June 2015
Mon 29th Jun 2015

Council selects new Director of Children’s Services and Deputy Chief Executive

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint Kath O'Dwyer as its new Director of Children's Services and Deputy Chief Executive. Kath is currently National…
Chance to be a record breaker with this year's Summer Reading Challenge
Monday 29th June 2015
Mon 29th Jun 2015

Chance to be a record breaker with this year's Summer Reading Challenge

At Wilmslow Library the countdown is on for the start of the annual Summer Reading Challenge. From Saturday, 4th July, children aged 12 and under can…