The Quiet Life – Willie Morgan on his life in CheshireBorn in Glasgow on October 2nd 1944, William ‘Willie’ Morgan is one of the illustrious group of players who played in the famous No. 7 shirt for Manchester United F.C.; was included in the official line up of United’s “Magnificent 7’s” along with fellow greats George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham; and […]
‘A Message From the Head’ – Independent EducationWhat is striking about this country’s independent education sector is the number of, and diversity of, the schools available to choose from, writes Matthew Robinson. Whilst this is a positive, and whilst it provides optimal choice, it can sometimes feel overwhelming for parents as they start the process of choosing the school which will be […]
‘Smile, You’re on Covid Camera!’In this difficult time of lockdown, when boredom sets in and tempers start to fray, it’s nice when someone in the community comes along with an idea to cheer everyone up and bring people together, writes Malcolm Storer. For the lucky residents of Mobberley, in Cheshire, that ‘someone’ is their very own lifestyle and branding […]
Knutsford residents knit poppies for Knutsford Market HallA local knitting group has been busy knitting 400 poppies for a display in Knutsford Market Hall ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Knitted in Knutsford was set up 7 years ago by Knutsford resident Val Pallister when a friend asked her to make a ‘twiddle’ aid for her mother who was suffering from dementia. This led […]
LEADING DEMENTIA EXPERT APPOINTED PATRON OF EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICEOne of the country’s top medical experts Professor Alistair Burns CBE has been appointed a Patron of East Cheshire Hospice. Prof Burns is the National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England and NHS Improvement. Widely regarded as the country’s senior expert on dementia, Prof Burns, who lives in Knutsford, […]
Successful Day for Professionals and Amateurs at Knutsford Golf ClubKnutsford Golf Club hosted the highly anticipated PGA Cheshire and North West Pro-Am competition on Sunday 22nd of August, with participants competing for prizes in Professional and Team categories. Teams comprising of three amateurs and one PGA professional set out on the magnificent 9-hole course, posting fantastic results. In the Professional Contest, Phillip Archer, of […]
The Genius of LeonardoIn addition to his interest in art, Malcolm Storer is a published author and accomplished ghost writer. ================================================================================= On May 02, 1519 the great artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci passed away in Amboise, central France. To commemorate this seismic event, the Louvre Museum in Paris has opened its doors to what has to […]
Head of leading family law firm welcomes new stalking protection ordersOne of Cheshire’s most respected family law solicitors today welcomed the new Stalking Protection Orders, as they will help many people currently going through the divorce or dissolution process. Amanda McAlister, head of McAlister Family Law, said that stalking by one party of another was a not-infrequent occurrence in the separation process, and early intervention […]
Students Showcase their Talents for CharityStudents and staff at Abbey College Manchester took to the stage to raise vital funds for Wood Street Mission, a charity which assists children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford. During the spectacular evening, guests were treated to highly talented singing and instrumental performances at the Unitarian Chapel on Cross […]
