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Talented cellist and pianist to perform at lunchtime concert
Monday 7th March 2011
Mon 7th Mar 2011

Talented cellist and pianist to perform at lunchtime concert

The next lunchtime concert at Alderley Edge Methodist Church will take place on Wednesday 16th March at 1.00 pm. The concert will feature Turkish cellist…
Hockey: Alderley Edge hit 8 again
Monday 7th March 2011
Mon 7th Mar 2011
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Hockey: Alderley Edge hit 8 again

Alderley Edge Men’s First team kept up the pressure at the top of North Division One, by beating City of Manchester 8-0. The fifth time they have…
Power tools stolen from parked van
Saturday 5th March 2011
Sat 5th Mar 2011
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Power tools stolen from parked van

Tools were stolen in broad daylight from a van parked on Mottram Road. Offenders approached the white Peugeot van between 11.30am and 1pm on Monday, 28th…
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50 half marathon places up for grabs
Friday 4th March 2011
Fri 4th Mar 2011

50 half marathon places up for grabs

Although the closing date for the Wilmslow Half Marathon isn't until February each year, runners are always strongly advised to enter as early as possible…
Scouts pack bags for children's charity
Friday 4th March 2011
Fri 4th Mar 2011

Scouts pack bags for children's charity

Alderley Edge Scout Group have been out in the community raising money for charity. The scouts work closely with Sainsbury in Wilmslow and last month…
Climbers prepare for Kilimanjaro charity trek
Thursday 3rd March 2011
Thu 3rd Mar 2011

Climbers prepare for Kilimanjaro charity trek

Two local residents will be tackling the world's highest freestanding mountain this summer to raise money for charity. Nick Bazley, a familiar face from…
Speak Out against domestic abuse
Thursday 3rd March 2011
Thu 3rd Mar 2011

Speak Out against domestic abuse

Cheshire Police has joined forces with Cheshire East Council for its latest campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The 'Speak Out' campaign, which was launched…
Kids had a ball at City soccer school
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Wed 2nd Mar 2011

Kids had a ball at City soccer school

All those who took part had great fun at the Manchester City Soccer School, which took place at Alderley Edge School for Girls over the recent half term…
Council to introduce new online planning system
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Wed 2nd Mar 2011
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Council to introduce new online planning system

As a regular user of the planning portal I was delighted to receive notification this week that Cheshire East Council will be upgrading their online planning…
Corks Out win another national award
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Wed 2nd Mar 2011

Corks Out win another national award

Following on from being crowned National Wine Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards last month, Corks Out have now picked up the Top Merchants…
Alderley girls perform wartime classic
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Wed 2nd Mar 2011

Alderley girls perform wartime classic

Alderley girls wowed parents and friends with two performances of their annual Senior School production this week, 'Oh, What a Lovely War!' The musical,…
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Alderley Edge vicar gets the bird
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Alderley Edge vicar gets the bird

A curious sight met Revd Jane Parry and Church Verger Co Tod last Sunday morning as they opened the church for the early morning service. Outside the…
Cheshire East Council to cut up to 550 jobs
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Cheshire East Council to cut up to 550 jobs

Cheshire East Council have launched a three month consultation with staff regarding proposed changes to staff's pay and conditions. Up to 550 council…
Chess amongst UKs 100 best companies to work for
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Chess amongst UKs 100 best companies to work for

Alderley Edge based Chess Telecom was announced recently as the 66th best company to work for in the UK according to the Sunday Times. Chief Executive,…
Hockey: Last gasp defeat for Alderley Edge
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Hockey: Last gasp defeat for Alderley Edge

The top two in North Division One met at York and it turned into a thriller. City of York got off to a fast start winning two penalty corners and forcing…
Stately home prepares to rock
Monday 28th February 2011
Mon 28th Feb 2011

Stately home prepares to rock

The grounds of Capesthorne Hall in Siddington, just south of Alderley Edge, are to host Cheshire's first rock festival. The Friends Of Mine Festival will…
Council backs budget amidst criticism over lack of detail
Sunday 27th February 2011
Sun 27th Feb 2011

Council backs budget amidst criticism over lack of detail

Cheshire East Council voted to accept the 2011-2012 budget designed to deal with a 25% cut in Government grants over four years. The budget was passed…
Brampton House appeal upheld
Friday 25th February 2011
Fri 25th Feb 2011
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Brampton House appeal upheld

An appeal to demolish a Victorian villa located within 'The Edge' conservation area has been successful. The owner appealed against Cheshire East Council's…
Recycling banks make way for more parking spaces
Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Wed 23rd Feb 2011
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Recycling banks make way for more parking spaces

The recycling banks have been removed from The Parade car park to enable more parking spaces to be added. The planned removal of the recycling banks was…
Hockey camp a resounding success
Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Wed 23rd Feb 2011

Hockey camp a resounding success

Alderley Edge Hockey Club ran a two day childrens hockey camp this week at the King’s School in Macclesfield.   The camp was attended by twenty…