AESG named ‘Apple Distinguished School’Alderley Edge School for Girls has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2018–2021. This is a key milestone for the school’s Technology Enhanced Learning Strategy which began in 2014. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership and educational excellence that use Apple products to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. They showcase innovative […]
Knutsford’s round-up of Christmas eventsKnutsford Town Council’s festive plans are well underway with some fantastic events organised for December. Look out for the new ‘Christmas in Knutsford’ booklet which includes a roundup of local festive events. The first weekend in December will see the festivities begin with a two-day market, featuring a reindeer parade, entertainment and light switch on […]
Your Chance to Win A mini-break for two in historic York at Grays Court HotelBeautiful, historic, York is offering one lucky reader the chance to win *Two nights’ bed and breakfast for Two – with dinner on one evening – at Grays Court Hotel in York. This is the only privately-owned residence in York with direct access to the city walls and is the oldest inhabited house in the […]
Knutsford Market Hall welcomes Tatton PhotographyTatton Photography, launched in 2016 by Knutsford resident, Dan Holland, has joined the progressive family of traders based at Knutsford Market Hall. With a degree in documentary and fine art photography, Dan has worked on several high-profile advertising campaigns. Specialising in studio portraiture, he will offer a range of services including handmade photographic art; photographic […]
PICASSO METAMORPHOSISPhotography by Rebecca Eastment. “Good artists borrow, great artists steal,” said Picasso. And he should know. The little Spanish master ransacked the whole of art history, recycling and transforming famous images as he rampaged his way to greatness, writes our art critic, Malcolm Storer. PICASSO METAMORPHOSIS A perfect example of this is now the subject of […]
Vale Royal Freemasons ‘come home’The Blue Cap in Sandiway can trace its history back to 1716 when it was a coaching inn and over the years has seen many owners and landlords. Now owned by Greene King, it recently revived a piece of that long-lasting heritage when Vale Royal Lodge of Cheshire Freemasons returned to make it their home […]
Student Races to SuccessTalented Abbey College Manchester karting champion, Chen Yiu Royce Yu (16), is celebrating a year of exceptional motoring successes. The A-level student who studies business, chemistry and economics at the city centre-based college, began racing at the age of 13 and currently competes in the X30 Senior Class of the IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering) South East Asian […]
Best of the bestSome of our wonderful Cheshire boutiques celebrated their ‘best of the best’ nomination at the Drapers Independents Awards 2018 at the Brewery in London on Wednesday 12 September, including Black White Denim in Wilmslow, Cocaranti in Knutsford, Pixie Childrenswear and See-Saw Lingerie in Hale, and The Edit in Knutsford. The awards celebrate innovation and talent […]
Over the limit!Q. I always pack WAY more clothes than I need for a holiday. How do I create a capsule wardrobe that will see me through 2-weeks? A. These eight essential items will get you through every holiday: Maxi dress, shirt-dress or playsuit. From 5 star cruises and exotic beach holidaysto European city breaks, maxi dresses are relevant […]
