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Reader's Letter: A camp full of hope and optimism

Reader's Letter: A camp full of hope and optimism

I have recently returned from a trip to Calais, volunteering in the refugee camp which is now referred to as 'The Jungle', with a small group of volunteers…
Hockey: Striking success

Hockey: Striking success

Wilmslow Hockey Club's winning streak continued this weekend. The ladies first team faced Prescot first team and dominated the entire game. The ladies…
Plans to convert chapel into 12 apartments approved

Plans to convert chapel into 12 apartments approved

Plans to convert a former Methodist chapel on Wilmslow Road, Handforth into apartments have been approved. The Northern Planning Committee granted planning…
Blooming marvellous: Another gold for Wilmslow!

Blooming marvellous: Another gold for Wilmslow!

Wilmslow has picked up a GOLD award, for the second year running, at the RHS North West in Bloom 2015 awards presentation held in Southport today (Friday…
Builders wear it pink for breast cancer awareness

Builders wear it pink for breast cancer awareness

Promotional Feature Builders and site staff working for local developer David Wilson Homes, donned pink hi-visibility vests last Friday, 23rd October,…
Firefighters rescue cat stuck up tree for two days

Firefighters rescue cat stuck up tree for two days

A cat has been rescued by firefighters after spending two days stuck up a tree. Ossie had climbed 10 metres up the tree on Queens Road in Wilmslow where…
Hundreds sign petition for Chapel Lane improvements

Hundreds sign petition for Chapel Lane improvements

Wilmslow Town Council has agreed to fund new signage for the shops and businesses on Chapel Lane having been presented with a petition containing nearly…
Police warn steer clear of legal highs

Police warn steer clear of legal highs

Cheshire Police are urging people to steer clear of legal highs and are asking members of the public for their help with regards to tackling drugs in…
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Friends awarded for their efforts to improve the town park

Friends awarded for their efforts to improve the town park

A group of volunteers who came together in 2004 with the aim of protecting, maintaining and enhancing The Carrs park have received an award from the Royal…
Wilmslow playwright lands second Royal Exchange performance

Wilmslow playwright lands second Royal Exchange performance

Playwright Luke Gilfedder, 22, of Wilmslow has received the exciting news that his writing has been selected for performance by The Royal Exchange Manchester…
New businesses bring welcome boost to Wilmslow's offering

New businesses bring welcome boost to Wilmslow's offering

Wilmslow town centre is on the up as a number of new businesses have taken over empty premises in recent weeks. Amongst those that opened this month is…
Firework fun at Carnival Field

Firework fun at Carnival Field

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Wilmslow and District Round Table are once again preparing to provide local residents with a grand bonfire and fireworks…
Scout group brings back Handforth bonfire and fireworks display

Scout group brings back Handforth bonfire and fireworks display

A scout group in Handforth is organising a bonfire and fireworks display this year as part of their 90th anniversary celebrations. Having ceased to take…
Work to build war memorial for Handforth gets underway

Work to build war memorial for Handforth gets underway

Work is now underway to build a war memorial in Handforth, located on the grass verge off Wilmslow Road. The trustees of the Handforth Community War Memorial…
Highly acclaimed string group to perform at St.Bart's

Highly acclaimed string group to perform at St.Bart's

The highly acclaimed Academy of St. Peter's String Orchestra, led by Louise Latham, will perform a concert of music by Purcell, Handel, Albinoni (the…
Welsh community touched by support from Wilmslow church

Welsh community touched by support from Wilmslow church

A long-standing link between a Wilmslow church and a church in an estate in the South Wales valleys has received a funding boost thanks to a popular local…
Dynamo blows young magician's mind

Dynamo blows young magician's mind

Whilst performing magic tricks in Manchester city centre to crowds of onlookers on Saturday, 17th October, a Wilmslow High student was astonished when…