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Battle with the blackberries
Monday 22nd November 2010
Mon 22nd Nov 2010

Battle with the blackberries

Remember those lovely autumn days where neighbours got together with simply their community spirit and a bit of home-made apple pie to entertain them?…
Chancellor visits charity Christmas card shop
Saturday 20th November 2010
Sat 20th Nov 2010

Chancellor visits charity Christmas card shop

Chancellor George Osborne took time out of his busy schedule to pop in to the Combined Charities Christmas Shop at Wilmslow library yesterday before heading…
Green Room presents humorous thriller
Saturday 20th November 2010
Sat 20th Nov 2010
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Green Room presents humorous thriller

Alan Ayckbourn's much admired plays are perhaps more commonly expected to be tragi-comedies but "Communicating Doors", the Wilmslow Green Room's second…
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Wilmslow organisations awarded community grants
Friday 19th November 2010
Fri 19th Nov 2010

Wilmslow organisations awarded community grants

Wilmslow Parish Hall Committee and Wilmslow Business Group are amongst those set to benefit from the latest round of grant funding from Cheshire East…
Airport trials iris recognition
Thursday 18th November 2010
Thu 18th Nov 2010

Airport trials iris recognition

Manchester Airport's passengers will be invited to participate in a new technology trial that can recognise an individual's iris while they walk around.…
Help save Turing's work
Thursday 18th November 2010
Thu 18th Nov 2010

Help save Turing's work

Bletchley Park, the home of Station X where Alan Turing worked to break German ciphers during the Second World War is asking for help to ensure that a…
Sainsbury's pedal for Children in Need
Thursday 18th November 2010
Thu 18th Nov 2010

Sainsbury's pedal for Children in Need

Sainsbury's in Wilmslow are supporting Children in Need again this year by running a bootcamp in store this Friday, November 19th. Supermarket staff will…
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Wed 17th Nov 2010

Council warns don't underestimate seasonal flu

As winter approaches there are concerns that older people may be putting themselves at risk by not getting vaccinated against the highly-infectious disease.…
It's panto time
Wednesday 17th November 2010
Wed 17th Nov 2010

It's panto time

Wilmslow Guild Players' much loved Christmas pantomime this year is "The Dragon of Wantley" by master of pantomime Norman Robbins. It runs from 15th to…
Charity lunch supports injured veterans
Tuesday 16th November 2010
Tue 16th Nov 2010

Charity lunch supports injured veterans

A charity lunch was held at the Stanneylands Hotel last week in aid of the Combat Stress Appeal 'The Enemy Within', which was launched by HRH the Prince…
Wilmslow resident completes Mongol Rally
Monday 15th November 2010
Mon 15th Nov 2010

Wilmslow resident completes Mongol Rally

In July we reported that Wilmslow resident Nick Scott was about to set off from Goodwood on the trip of a lifetime with his pal Ben Dean, from Derbyshire,…
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Donkey brings early festive cheer to care home
Monday 15th November 2010
Mon 15th Nov 2010

Donkey brings early festive cheer to care home

Residents of The Hawthorns in Wilmslow started their Christmas celebrations early when they welcomed a 'little donkey' into their home. Already a familiar…
Wilmslow marks Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 14th November 2010
Sun 14th Nov 2010

Wilmslow marks Remembrance Sunday

Wilmslow has marked Remembrance Day this morning with a parade and a church service in honour of those who have died in conflicts. Organised by the British…
Wilmslow florist with a big heart
Saturday 13th November 2010
Sat 13th Nov 2010

Wilmslow florist with a big heart

Ian Lloyd, of The Flower Shop and the UK School of Floristry on Water Lane, made an enormous floral heart last week for a Wilmslow resident. The customer…
Four rescued from house fires
Friday 12th November 2010
Fri 12th Nov 2010

Four rescued from house fires

Three appliances from Wilmslow, Cheadle and Poynton attended a house fire at Moorsbrook Grove, Wilmslow last night, Thursday November 11th, at 23:26.…
Scout Band launches recruitment drive
Thursday 11th November 2010
Thu 11th Nov 2010

Scout Band launches recruitment drive

If you want to learn to play an instrument, or fancy learning to play a different one, then you'll be interested to know that the Alderley District Scout…
Lights switch on gets the Wow Factor
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Wed 10th Nov 2010
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Lights switch on gets the Wow Factor

As previously reported, Wilmslow Business Group are planning a bumper festival this Christmas, which will include a four day Continental Christmas Market,…
Vigilant resident leads to police arrest
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Wed 10th Nov 2010

Vigilant resident leads to police arrest

Police in Wilmslow recovered a stolen vehicle on Saturday night, thanks to the help of a local resident. At 9.45pm on Saturday, 6th November, a male forced…
A souper day for Wilmslow Wells
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Wed 10th Nov 2010

A souper day for Wilmslow Wells

Wilmslow Wells for Africa were delighted with the success of their recent Souperday which raised just over £1450. Helen Battilana, Chairman of Wilmslow…
Photographer debuts with imaginative exhibition
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Tue 9th Nov 2010

Photographer debuts with imaginative exhibition

Photographer Simon Matthews is hosting his first exhibition, entitled IMAGinE, at Wilmslow library until 20th November. Approximately 42 images are on…