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Art on your doorstep
Tuesday 4th October 2011
Tue 4th Oct 2011

Art on your doorstep

Nine local artists will be opening their studios this weekend, giving people the chance to discover a wealth of creative talent on their doorstep. Cheshire…
One woman's junk is another's treasure
Sunday 2nd October 2011
Sun 2nd Oct 2011

One woman's junk is another's treasure

The clothes swapping craze is coming to Wilmslow this week offering women the chance to take home some new clothes without spending a penny. Transition…
Wilmslow safari
Sunday 2nd October 2011
Sun 2nd Oct 2011

Wilmslow safari

If you remember seeing a group of photographers walking round Wilmslow in the early summer, they weren't the local paparazzi in search of a famous footballer,…
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New play area brings so much pleasure
Friday 30th September 2011
Fri 30th Sep 2011

New play area brings so much pleasure

The final pieces of equipment have now been installed to complete the new play area at South Oak Lane. Children and parents gathered in the glorious sunshine…
October's Town Council agenda
Friday 30th September 2011
Fri 30th Sep 2011

October's Town Council agenda

Wilmslow Town Council will be meeting at Wilmslow Methodist Church on Monday, 3rd October. The meeting will commence at 7pm and open to the press and…
1000 extra weekend appointments
Thursday 29th September 2011
Thu 29th Sep 2011

1000 extra weekend appointments

Wilmslow Health Centre is laying on a thousand extra Saturday morning appointments on October 8th and 29th to offer free flu jabs to patients this winter.…
Council to build more gypsy sites
Thursday 29th September 2011
Thu 29th Sep 2011
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Council to build more gypsy sites

Cheshire East Council is required to build more permanent Gypsy and Traveller sites and they are currently identifying suitable locations. Under the Housing…
Wilmslow gears up for best Christmas ever
Wednesday 28th September 2011
Wed 28th Sep 2011

Wilmslow gears up for best Christmas ever

Plans for a bumper 10 day Wilmslow Christmas Festival have been confirmed. Denise Valente told members of Wilmslow Business Group at Monday's meeting…
'Independent Means' to open Green Room's new season
Wednesday 28th September 2011
Wed 28th Sep 2011

'Independent Means' to open Green Room's new season

The Wilmslow Green Room's choice of play to open their 2011-2012 season is Stanley Houghton's pioneering drama, 'Independent Means'. A leading member…
Recycling roadshows come to Wilmslow
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Tue 27th Sep 2011
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Recycling roadshows come to Wilmslow

Brand new bins are currently being delivered as the area gears up for the introduction of Think Silver, Think Recycling scheme on October 3rd. As part…
The Carrs needs more friends
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Tue 27th Sep 2011

The Carrs needs more friends

Friends of The Carrs are in need of new members to take an active role in the group. The Friends were formed in 2004 with the aim of protecting, maintaining…
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Still time to have your say on future of Wilmslow
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Tue 27th Sep 2011

Still time to have your say on future of Wilmslow

Cheshire is nearing the end of a period of public engagement on the Local Development Framework, called the 'Place Shaping' consultation. There's still…
Team complete 2300 mile Screwball Rally
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Tue 27th Sep 2011

Team complete 2300 mile Screwball Rally

A group of friends have recently returned to Wilmslow having completed the 2011 Screwball Rally with 40 other cars. They set off from Morley Green Club…
Pepperberry nursery enjoys a bright start
Tuesday 27th September 2011
Tue 27th Sep 2011

Pepperberry nursery enjoys a bright start

Peppa Pig and the characters from In The Night Garden celebrated the opening of Pepperberry Day Nursery in Wilmslow last weekend. Hundreds of parents…
Local star directs short film to support big cause
Monday 26th September 2011
Mon 26th Sep 2011

Local star directs short film to support big cause

An actor from Wilmslow is directing and producing a film aimed at raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Scott Ryan Vickers, 34, who has…
Celebrating the apple at Quarry Bank Mill
Monday 26th September 2011
Mon 26th Sep 2011

Celebrating the apple at Quarry Bank Mill

Apples will be high on the edible agenda at Quarry Bank Mill's Autumn Fair on 1st and 2nd October. As autumn makes its presence felt, Dot Wilson, head…
Leisure centre praised in report
Saturday 24th September 2011
Sat 24th Sep 2011
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Leisure centre praised in report

Wilmslow Leisure Centre has been given a glowing bill of health by customers. The results from the annual leisure facilities customer service survey showed…
August's Town Council minutes
Saturday 24th September 2011
Sat 24th Sep 2011

August's Town Council minutes

On Monday 19th September Wilmslow Town Council held their fifth monthly meeting. Attached are a copy of the minutes from the previous Town Council meeting…
Antiques Road Trip comes to town
Friday 23rd September 2011
Fri 23rd Sep 2011
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Antiques Road Trip comes to town

This week, antiques experts have been filming at an auction house in Wilmslow for a new series of Antiques Road Trip. Philip Serrell and Jonathan Pratt…
Breaking new ground at Quarry Bank
Thursday 22nd September 2011
Thu 22nd Sep 2011

Breaking new ground at Quarry Bank

A fascinating exhibition exploring the history of the Upper Garden at Quarry Bank Mill will open this weekend. The exhibition 'Breaking New Ground' will…