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A guide to local interest,activity and hobby groups.
Come and join us - something for everyone.
The Poynton Area CommunityPartnership (PACP) is anindependent, constituted group thatbrings a broad range of like-mindedvolunteers together to understand theneeds of local people, and strives toimprove their quality of lifein various ways.
The group is a keyplayer in the CheshireEast PartnershipFramework andincludes Poynton andthe parishes ofAdlington, Disley, Mottram StAndrew, Prestbury, Kettleshulme andPott Shrigley.
The PACP works together to makePoynton and those parishes listedabove attractive places where peoplewant to visit, live, work and spendtheir leisure time. It has a vision tomake its residents andneighbourhoods more connected, topromote a strong sense of place bysupporting civic pride projects, andto encourage socialising and healthand wellbeing activity.
To assist with this, the Partnershiphas been given some funding fromCheshire East Council. Voluntarygroups and organisations based inPoynton and the above parishes areinvited to apply for modest grants to
help fund projects whoseaims are aligned with theabove vision.
The group isdelighted to announcethat it has recently
appointed a newChairman, Cllr. Mrs Sarah-
Jane Gilmore, Poynton'scurrent Mayor. Sarah-Jane is keen tobring our local communities closertogether, and is also passionate aboutpromoting civic pride and drivingand supporting meaningful projectsin the wider local area.
For further information about thegroup please contact Sharon Duke on01625 872238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Poynton Area Community Partnership
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This booklet has been prepared bythe Poynton Area CommunityPartnership (PACP) to increaseawareness and to inform you, ourresidents, about the many social andvoluntary groups in your local area.
Having a hobby andsocialising with like-minded people isgood for everyone’shealth and well-being, and we hopethis booklet will giveyou the basicinformation you need tohelp realise those benefits.
Interested in joining a group but areworried about going on your own? Weunderstand, but all the groups whohave provided information for thispromotional booklet have assured usthat newcomers will be given a warmwelcome.
If you know someone who may belonely or on their own, but you thinkwould like to be involved with a group,
please think about encouraging andsupporting them to attend.
Being lonely doesn’t just affect olderpeople, but statistics show that it is aworrying and major problem.
The leader of Britain’sGPs, Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard says ‘beinglonely can be as badfor someone’shealth as having along-term illnesssuch as diabetes or
high blood pressure’.
While GPs see patients who mighthave lost their partner, husband, wife,and who might have multiple healthproblems like diabetes, hypertensionand depression, often their mainproblem isn’t medical - they’re lonely.
See some interesting and stark factsand figures about loneliness at theback of this booklet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ADLINGTON WI Looking for New Friendships, New Horizons?Meet like-minded enthusiastic women in thearea and make a difference locally. We offer excellent speakers, craft classes,table tennis, Mah Jong, and more throughoutthe month. Pop in to see us and be sure of awarm welcome, good company, a drink and aslice of homemade cake. Come along andenjoy some, or all of ourmeetings. We meet on thefirst Tuesday of every monthfrom 1.30pm - 3.30pm atAdlington Village Hall, Mill Lane, AdlingtonSK10 4LF (opposite the Legh Arms)
Jackie Shaw (Secretary) T: 01625 266251E: [email protected]
BACKBEAT A CAPPELLA BackBeat A Cappella provides a relaxed andfun environment in which to learn anddevelop singing skills by performingcollaboratively within the ensemble. A coregroup of 25 singers formed the choir inAutumn 2016 and that number has slowlygrown since.Now 35 lovely ladies gather each Wednesdayevening to rehearse their four part harmonysinging at Mottram St Andrew Village Hall.“It’s so much more than singing!”
If BBAC sounds like something you’d like toknow more about, please contact Chrissie on07929 103990Or check out our Facebook page for the latestnews and gossip!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ART CLASSES with Ali HargreavesMONDAY:Textiles Art at The Centre Poynton7.00 - 9.00pmTUESDAY:Acrylics at St Martin’s Church Hall, Poynton10.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00pm - 3.00pmWEDNESDAY:Watercolours at The Centre in Poynton10.00 - 12.00pm or 1.00pm - 3.00pmFRIDAY:Watercolours at St Martin’s Church Hall,Poynton 10.00am - 12.00pmor 1.00pm - 3.00pmAll classes are friendly and relaxed.If you need more informationplease contact me byemail: [email protected] www.alisart.co.ukor tel/text07890 425544. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COUNTERPOYNT CHOIRLadies: this is the choir for you if you enjoysinging with like-minded people.CounterPoynt is a friendly ladies choir ofaround 40 voices and meets at St Martin’sChurch Hall, Higher Poynton on Mondayevenings, 7.30pm - 9pm at a cost of just £5 asession. We sing a wide variety of musiccovering songs from all genres. There are noauditions and no previous experience isrequired.For further information, check out ourwebsite: www.cantatamusic.org or ring01625 269721. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCEEnglish country dancing has been a regularactivity in the village of Adlington for over 60years. Previous experience is not required.If you can walk and know the differencebetween right and left, you have the basics.The figures are prompted by the instructor, anumber of instructors take the evenings soeach week is independent, you are not tied toevery meeting.Turn up at The Village Hall, Adlington SK104LF. Wednesdays 8.00pm - 10.00pm.After your first free trial,costs are only£1.50 per visit.
Ring Reg01625 875309Email via website: www.adlingtonfolk.co.uk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ST GEORGE’S LIVING WELL GROUP You are warmly invited to our drop-inafternoon sessions held in St George’schurch hall, Poynton, for people living withdementia and their carers.We meet alternate Tuesday afternoons from2.15pm – 4.15pm.We enjoy a number of activities including:Sing along, gentle exercise, arts & crafts,quizzes, table top games, and bingo.Refreshments are served throughout.
For more information and dates ofmeeting visit www.poyntonpc.net or contactHelen Bradley: 07745 322215email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JUST SING CHOIRThe ‘Just Sing Choir’ formed over six yearsago is a fun and friendly non-auditionedcommunity choir where new members arealways welcome.We meet on Wednesday evenings at 7.45pmat Poynton Methodist Church.If you like singing, why not come along for acomplimentary trial session and see howmuch singing can inspire and bringenjoyment into your life.
Contact - Sally Jolley07901 921677 01625 872199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIDDLEWOOD & HIGHER POYNTONWIWould you like to join a group of friendlyladies with a variety of interests? If so cometo the WI! Our meetings, held at MiddlewoodHouse, Higher Poynton, are at 2pm on thelast Wednesday in the month.At these meetings, we have invited speakersbut there is always time to chat, over tea andcakes, to fellow members.Activities on offer include a book club,bowling, craft and walking. Trips to thecinema, coffee shops and lunch venues arepopular as well as outings to the theatre,places of historical interest and shoppingvenues.
For further informationplease contact Olwenon 01625 879018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MONDAY AFTERNOON POYNTONSINGERS If you enjoy singingthen why not comeand join us. MondayAfternoon PoyntonSingers, or MAPS forshort, meets at StGeorge’s Church Hall on Mondayafternoons from 2pm – 3.30pm in termtime for just £5 a session. This is a largemixed voice choir and we sing a widevariety of music. The emphasis is on funand participation and singing in a choir isa great way to meet people. There are noauditions and no previous experience isneeded.
www.cantatamusic.orgor for more info ring 01625 269721
NORTH CHESHIREPHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY NCPS is a friendly, local photographic societycatering for the needs and interests of localphotographers of all abilities. We meet in themain hall in Poynton Civic Hall every Tuesdayevening, 7.30pm for 8.00pm from Septemberto May. Our programme comprises: talks fromdistinguished local and nationalphotographers, image assessment evenings,talks from our own members, photographiccompetitions as well as social events and ourAnnual Exhibition and North CheshireChallenge held every year inMarch. New members, of allages, are always welcome.
visit www.ncps.org.uk.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NETWORK SOCIAL CLUB We are friendly group of over 50’s men andwomen who are single. We hold lots of localevents organised by members, meals out,local plays, theatre trips, badminton andmany others.We meet every other Thursday at 8.30pm atthe Vernon Arms Poynton.
If you are interested pleasetelephone one of ourcommittee who will bepleased to provide furtherdetails of the group andgreet you on your first visit.
Secretary; Marilyn Pulman 01625 871198Treasurer; Hilary Whitehead
01625 878779Events Manager; Sylvia Murdoch
01625 871941
POYNTONPOTTERYAt ‘The Centre’Park LanePoynton.Caroline'sclasses arefriendly, relaxed and welcoming for allabilities to come and get creative with clay.
Classes run: Monday: 7 - 9pmTuesdays and Wednesdays:
10am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pmThursday: 10am - 12pm and 7pm - 9pm
Caroline: 07815 124947
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BAPTIST CHURCH POYNTONEnjoy relaxing in our café held threemornings a week, Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday between 10:00am and 12:00pm.Situated in the heart of the village it is agood place to meet new and old friends.Particularly for ‘seniors’, every third Tuesdayin the month we invite you to join us for ‘12on Tuesday’, commencing at 12:00 noon, wehold a half hour service, followed by a two-course lunch and activity. The activities varyfrom month to month. We also have a coachtrip once a quarter.
For further information contact the churchoffice 01625 859036
POYNTON ARTS & CRAFTS LESSONS Art classes in Poynton for beginners, taughtby artist and fully qualified creative therapistZoë Watson.Learn a new skill, have fun and relaxation.On a one to one basis, or online via emailtuition for those who prefer to learn at home. No experience necessary. All materialsprovided with the one to one course.
• Watercolours • Acrylics • Inks• Clay Modelling Book your one to onecourse. Call Zoë on
07812 392334or email zoe@zoewatsonartistto select your preferred day and timings.www.zoewatsonartist.com/art-lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POYNTON CIRCLEDo you enjoy making new friends andtrying out different activities? Would youlike some ‘me’ time, socialising with likeminded women? Then Poynton Circle couldbe just what you need! Open to all womenaged 18 to 45, Poynton Circle meets onthe second and fourth Wednesday eveningof every month. Our activities range from asimple catch-up over aglass of bubbly, to theatretrips, and even axe-throwing! We also supportlocal charities throughexciting fundraisingactivities.
To find out more, please visit our Facebookpage or contact Fiona on 07732 246781
POYNTON & DISTRICTROTARY CLUBThe Poynton andDistrict Rotary Clubmeets fortnightly, at7.15pm for 7.30pm onThursday evenings, at theDeanwater Hotel. Men and women fromall walks of life are welcome as members.Rotary is a voluntary organisation, andraises funds to support worthwhile causes.Poynton's Rotary Club is responsible fororganising and hosting the annual 'Party inthe Park', its biggest fundraiser of the year.For more information, or if you'd like tocome along for a meal and meeting on aThursday evening you will be made mostwelcome. [email protected] call Chris Ellis on 07774 982844
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POYNTON FLOWER CLUB The club aims to foster and promote the artof flower arranging by a series of talks anddemonstrations by qualified demonstrators,meeting on the evening of the third Tuesdayof the month. The meetings are held in themain hall of the Civic Hall in Poynton,commencing at 7.30pm. The demonstratorsare experienced flower arrangers trained bythe National Association of Flower ArrangingSocieties (NAFAS) to which the Club hasaffiliated membership.After the demonstration, the flowerarrangements are raffled. The eveningconcludes with refreshments and membersinformal socialising.Membership fee is £36per year, entitling membersto free entry to themeetings. Non-member£5.00. Contact: Mair Swift(Chairman) on01625 875158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUBPOYNTONPoynton Duplicate Bridge Club meets everyThursday evening to play duplicate bridgein the Council Chamber of Poynton CivicHall. Play starts at about 7:30pm, playersare asked to arrive by 7:20pm so that thedirector can set up the duplicatemovement.
New members arealways welcome.
Contact Jim Straffon0161 612 1660
Further details are availableon the club’s website:www.bridgewebs.com/poynton/home
POYNTON GILBERT & SULLIVAN The Poynton Gilbert & Sullivan Society hasbeen an active and vibrant part of the localcommunity for almost 50 years, starting in1970. Over that time the Society has stagedmany full costumed G & S productions aswell as Spring concerts and carol services atthe various residential homes in the area.Always on the lookout for new performers,they welcome anyone to audition for theirshows, or maybe to just come along to arehearsal on Wednesday evenings at St.Martin's Church in Higher Poynton.
To get a feel for what the Society is all about.contact Gerald Tebb on 01625-581730. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POYNTON COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAIf you have taken up an instrument recentlyor have one sitting in a cupboard that hasn’tbeen played in years, maybe this is the timeto come and join our orchestra. PCO is foradults who are fairly new to orchestralplaying. Our criteria are over 18 and grade 5downwards!! We meet on alternate Saturdaysat St Martin’s Church Hall, Higher Poyntonfrom 10am – 11.30am and each sessioncosts just £5. All music and tuition isincluded and there are no auditions.
See www.cantatamusic.orgor ring 01625 269721 for further details.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POYNTON GOLDEN MEMORIES This group meets at The Centre, 107 ParkLane, Poynton every other Wednesday and isrun by carers whose loved ones are affectedby dementia or Alzheimer. The aim is tolighten the spirit with peer support, laughter,enjoyment and most importantly, friendship.Starting with a sing-song andgames, followed by a lightlunch, activities or crafts butalways ending with bingo -you are warmly welcome tocome along.For more information contact:Judy 01625 879376 / 07768 160095,Gerald 01625 875261 / 07775 812433or Edith 01625 875372 / 07460 752082
POYNTON IN BLOOM Poynton in Bloom is a voluntary organisationcomprising of a small number of enthusiasticgardeners who strive to provide floral colouraround the village. The committee meets onthe 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pmat Poynton Civic Hall. We have variousplanters around the Poynton area and theseare renewed each year in spring and autumn. We have also planted spring flowering bulbsfor many years which obviously multiply aseach year progresses. The group would behappy to hear from anyone who would like tohelp with planting and/or watering.
Email: [email protected]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOME GARDENERS CLUB POYNTONIn the 1960’s, as Poynton expanded,increased interest in gardening spawned thePHGC which has now been in existence forover 50 years.Meeting at 7.30pm onthe second Thursdaymonthly, except August,at the Royal British Legion,Georges Road West, Poynton, SK12 1JY witha varied programme of speakers giving avaluable insight into gardening techniquesfrom taking cuttings to planning. At timescelebrities such as Chris Beardshaw havebeen welcomed. In 2018 we are pleased towelcome another exciting TV personalitygardener, and there is always the occasionalcoach trip to wonderful gardens.Annual membership £10, visitors £2.00
For information visitwww.poyntongardenclub.co.uk or telephone
secretary Elaine 01625 871603
POYNTON JEMMERS We are Poynton Jemmers North WestWomen’s Morris, a social group of womendancers and male and female musicians. We perform traditional dances from thenorth-west of England at community eventsand festivals both locally and further afield.We train eachWednesday eveningbetween 8:15pm and10pm at The Centrein Poynton, 107 ParkLane SK12 1RBYou can come along any Wednesday andhave a dance.
Contact us at: [email protected] Alison on 0161 428 1052We have a Facebook page: facebook.com/PoyntonjemmersWomensMorriswww.Poyntonjemmers.net
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MALE VOICE CHOIR POYNTONWe are actively seeking new members.Gentlemen if you enjoy singing or areinterested in trying, come along to arehearsal at 7.30pm one Monday evening.There are no auditions and there is noneed to worry about reading music.We perform six to eight concerts a yearand enjoy social activities together.We look forward to meeting you at PoyntonMethodist Church, Civic Centre Car Park,off Park Lane, Poynton.For further informationplease contact oursecretary Rob Ayerston 01625 829128or email [email protected]
LUNCHEON CLUB POYNTONWe are a mixed, very friendly luncheon club,currently having approximately 120members. Annual membership is £18 (tocover fees and general expenses).Members lunch meetings £18.50.We meet on the 3rd Wednesday in the monthat the Deanwater Hotel in Woodford fromOctober to April. Registration is at 12.15pm.Lunch is served at 12.45pm followed by aspeaker - usually finishing at approx. 3.15pm.We have a table plan each month so we areable to meet different members. Eachmember may invite two guests during theseason (£20.00).Each meeting members receive a bookletwith speaker and menu details.We have a good variety of interesting andentertaining speakers - why not join us?
Contact Pam Orton tel: 0161 483 4557. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEN IN SHEDS POYNTONThe Men in Sheds group meet in theirdedicated well-equipped workshop and restarea at The Centre, 107 Park Lane. You arewelcome to pop-in and meet the group for achat, have a cuppa and read a newspaper orget involved in community projects, learn newskills and make new friends. The groupundertake community projects, design andmake wooden items for sale, often donatingsmall sums to local worthy local causes.Costs: £3 per session, £4 for two sessions or£5 for three sessions per week.
Contact Carl Roscoe on 07508 903044Meeting at The Centre, 107 Park Lane, Tues. 10am – 2pm Wed. 10am – 2pm Fri. 12.30pm – 3pm
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LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY POYNTONThe Poynton Local History Society meetson the first Wednesday of the month fromSeptember to May at St Pauls Community
Room, Marley Road,SK12 1LY at 7.30pm. Atour meetings we havespeakers who give talkson interesting peopleand places in ourregion. Annual
membership is £12 per person andvisitors pay £2 per visit.
Email the Secretary, Susan Knight –[email protected] 01625 872068
MUSIC SCHOOL POYNTONLed by local musicianand teacher Rik Roberts,Poynton Music Schoolruns a range of 10 weekGroup Guitar, andUkulele Classes for adults at The Centrein Poynton on Monday, Tuesday andThursday evenings.These innovative courses are fun, effective,economical and serve as a fantastic weeklysocial activity. We also teach one to one lessons in guitar,ukulele and banjo during the day.
www.PoyntonMusicSchool.co.uk
PHILATELIC SOCIETY POYNTONSet up by likeminded stamp collectors to helpdiscuss and develop their own collectionsand to invite guest speakers to give displaysof their collecting interests.The Society has gone from strength tostrength, we now have an active membershipof over 40 with regular attendees of up to 28members. We have twice monthly meetingson the first and third Wednesday of eachmonth commencing in September finishing inJuly. We continue to have regular guestspeakers who come from allparts of the North-West.We have two Stamp Auctionseach season, so thatmembers can sell their excessitems to other members.We welcome new members who enjoy thehobby of Stamp Collecting.
We meet at The Centre, 107 Park Lane,7.30pm. For further information please callRon Phelps on 01625 877643. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORNING TOWNSWOMEN GUILD Meeting at Poynton Civic Hall for 24 years,we are part of the National TownswomenGuild that was founded in the 1920s byladies of the suffrage movement. We meeton the 3rd Thursday of every month. Wehave speakers most months, and coffeemornings where we raise money for worthycauses. The emphasis is on friendship andfun, going out for lunches and theoccasional outing. All are welcome tocome and try us out.
For more information
phone Kath on0161 4565299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MINIATURES CLUB POYNTONIf you love miniatures and tiny things, andenjoy using your craft skills, you’ll be verywelcome at our friendly club whatever yourage (we are 30-80 rather than 18-30!) or skilllevel. We make houses,room boxes, furnitureand all sorts, using arange of skills andmaterials and enjoyfinding alternative usesfor everyday objects:making bottles from beads,lampshades from jewellery findings etc.We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month7pm-9pm, in central Poynton.
Call Mary: 01625 876931 for more details.Dorothy: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POYNTON RUNNERSFree and informal. There are no charges ormembership fees. Absolute beginners areassured of support and runners of alllevels are made welcome.Tuesdays and Thursday evening meetoutside The Cask Tavern on Park Lane at7.30pm.Thursday morning meet at the small carpark on South Park Drive at 9.30am. Saturday morning meet on Middlewood
Way, opp. Boars Head,at 9.15am.
Visit the Poynton Runners Facebook page for more information or callMalcolm Adams on:07888 557799
ROUND TABLE POYNTONWe are The Poynton Round Table; a bunch ofguys who get together socially twice a monthdoing things like indoor skydiving, rifleshooting and zorb foot-balling. Enjoying regularbeer and curry nights too,we raise loads of money forcharities, organising theannual Poynton Bonfireand Christmas Santa Float.We’re not bothered about your politicalpersuasions, religious affiliations, maritalstatus or career situation(s). If you’re male, over 18 and under 45 and upfor new challenges and experiences thencome along to some of our events for freeand see if PRT is for you.
Find us on Social Media, Google, Twitter.email [email protected] phone 01625 831181
POYNTON RAMBLING CLUB A friendly, sociable club with daytime walkson Sundays and Wednesdays, varying from 5miles to 12 miles, with competent leaders,and usually graded easy to moderate.
Newcomers are welcometo car share, and we buildin time for a coffee breakand sandwich lunchduring the walks. Thursday evening pub
walks of around 3 to 5 miles take place in thesummer months, and other social eventstake place during the year. Come along andjoin us on a walk - you will be made mostwelcome.For more information [email protected] www.poynton-ramblers.org.ukor call 01625 879347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POYNTON PLAYERSAMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Amateur drama is not just forpeople who want to act!There are at least as manynon-acting members as
actors, because we need all the otherpractical and social experience involved inset construction, Front of House, backstage,lighting, and sound, to name but a few roles!Amateur drama is a “doing” pastime ratherthan a “talking” pastime, which makes iteasier to join in and quickly become one ofthe team. We present four or five productionseach year and have 40 to 50 members.
Email: [email protected]: 01625 875542 Websitewww.poyntonplayers.co.uk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCOTTISH DANCING SOCIETYPOYNTONWe meet every Thursday at 8.15 pm atSt George’s Church Hall in Poynton.Scottish Dancing is good exercise, it’s avery social activity and it also exercises thebrain as we learn new dances with thesteps and formations occurring in differentpatterns. All abilities are welcome and youdon’t need apartner.If you’d like to havea look, then youcan go on-line and search for ‘ScottishCountry Dancing’, or you can just comealong on a Thursday to join in the fun.
Contact Max Dobbyn (secretary)on 01625 874246 or via email [email protected]
TEXTILE GROUP POYNTONWe are a friendly group of people who enjoyworking with fabric and thread, for some thisis more traditional embroidery, whilst othersenjoy more experimental techniques. Wemeet weekly to stitch,encourage, socialise, shareideas and to learn from eachother. From time to time wehave workshops so that wecan learn something new.You are welcome to pop in andsee what we do any Monday.The Centre in Poynton, 107Park Lane, Mondays from 9amto 1pm. Cost £3 per session.
For more information phone Joy on01625 875232 or 07950 152355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POYNTON SHORT WALKS GROUP The Poynton Short Walks Group is a friendlyand informal group of older people, who meettwice a month for gentle exercise andcompany. The programme of walks runs fromSeptember to July, on the second and fourthTuesday of the month, starting at 10.45amfrom a number of local locations. The walks are about one hour long andone to two miles, generally flat and with nostiles. Many of the walks are along theMacclesfield Canal towpath and theMiddlewood Way, with views overCheshire and interestingpoints of local history.
For furtherinformation [email protected] or 01625 522168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U3A POYNTONThe U3A movement in the UK now has over385,000 members in over 1,000 locationsone of which is here in Poynton. Poynton U3Ais an independent, self-managed charitableassociation for those no longer in full-timework. It provides educational, creative andleisure opportunities for members in afriendly environment. The monthly meetingsin Poynton Civic Hall offer a range of topicsas well as over 30 Interest Groups. Shareexperiences, pursue skills, knowledge andactivities - not for qualifications but for fun.Come along to one of our monthly meetings(3rd Tuesday in the month at 2pm) for ataster session. £10 Annual membership.
More details available on our websitewww.poyntonu3a.org.uk.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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POYNTON WI Poynton Women’s Institute was formed justfour years ago to enable local women to enjoyopportunities to make new friends, build newskills, take part in a wide variety of activitiesand join in with national WI campaigns onissues that matter to our community. We meet on the last Thursday of every month(except December) at 8.00pm at the RoyalBritish Legion, Poynton.Each meeting we have a speaker or activitythen refreshments and social time. We alsohave up-dates about the many sub groups orspecial events that members enjoy eachmonth.
Please email us [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIMPLY iPADS Would you like to gettogether with up to fourother people, in aninformal and friendlygroup, to learn how to makethe most of your iPad?Groups are organised so that people
are with others of a similar ability (whetherthat be complete beginners or moreadvanced users) and run for six weekblocks for 90 minutes.Days and venue are course dependant.
For more information contact Helen on07532 429005or email [email protected]: www.computeracy.co.uk
POYNTON WINE CIRCLE Poynton Wine Circle is awine appreciation group.Originally created topromote wine and beermaking the circle nowconcentrates oncommercial wines. Mostmeetings have a published theme andinvolve presenting, tasting and discussingwine. The emphasis is very much onenjoyment with no expertise or knowledge ofwine required.The Circle meets in The Bailey Room,Poynton British Legion, St. Georges RoadWest on the first Thursday of each month at8pm. New members are very welcome.
For more info Anthony Fairhurston 01625 871731. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPOKEN WORDOpen Mic Nights Everyone is welcome to read a poem or shortpiece of prose, their own or by A. N. Other, orjust come along to listen. There isa guest poet/author at mostevents.We meet for a 7.30pmstart in the upstairsroom at UBAgene.Doors open from 7pm.It is a FREE event. Spoken Word @ UBAgene,61a, London Road South, Poynton.All events are second Tuesday of the month.
email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ST GEORGE’S SINGERS SGS was formed in Poynton in 1956 with 23singers from the local community. Today, wehave around 100 members and perform anextensive repertoire, including baroque,classical, jazz, and modern works. We singwith professional orchestras and soloists atvenues such as Bridgewater Hall, RoyalNorthern College of Music, Stoller Hall,Manchester Cathedral and St George’sChurch Stockport. SGS is a friendly andsociable choir and we are always interestedin enquiries from prospective singers who are
welcome to attend a fewrehearsals beforeapplying to join. Entry tothe choir is by audition.
For more information ring01625 875437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE EAST CHESHIRE WANDERERS A friendly and informal group of older peoplewho meet twice a month for walks of three tofive miles, from points across the wholeof East Cheshire. The programme ofwalks runs from September to July,on the first and third Thursday ofthe month, starting at 10.30am.The walks take about two to twoand a half hours and may havestiles, steps and gentle hills,providing good views of theCheshire plain and peaks.
For further information [email protected] or 01625 522168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE CLICKETY CLICK CLUB The Clickety Click Club are a group of twenty-five knitters, who meet every Monday from10am – 12pm at the Kingfisher in Poynton.The group knit for local hospitals andhospices, good causes in the community andare keen to support Poynton becomingdementia friendly. Members of the group have made beautiful‘Twiddle muffs’ and ‘Twiddle blankets’ forpeople who are living with dementia.
They also extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in
knitting/crocheting or whowould like to learn.
Please contact Jean on01625 265014 for more information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TWINNING ASSOCIATION OF POYNTON The Twinning Association of Poynton is anorganisation promoting areas of culture,education, sports and tourism with our twintowns of Haybes in the French Ardennes, closeto the Belgian border, and with Érd, nearBudapest in Hungary and would welcome newmembers.
“Our wish is to work together with Haybes and Érdto build and strengthen friendships betweenindividuals, schools, voluntary groups and councils,and to encourage visits in both directions."
TAP organises several events for memberseach year – details of which can be found onour website or Facebook page www.twinningassociationpoynton.comTAP also organises an informal Frenchconversation evening – on the fourthWednesday of each month at the BritishLegion, Poynton at 7.30pm.
HAYBESPOYNTONÉRDHAYBESPOYNTONÉRD
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WORTH PROBUS CLUBFor retired and semi-retired men, meetsmonthly on the second and fourth Thursdayafternoon at St. George’s Church HallPoynton, hearing speakers on a variety oftopics, then having tea and fellowship,before a brief meeting to discuss e.g. futureclub events, the welfare of any poorlymembers and any news about events anddevelopments in Poynton. Around twomeetings a year are open to members’partners, as are our periodic outings toplaces of interest. A walking group goes outmonthly and there is a monthly pub lunch.
Further details from Peter Owen.Email: [email protected]: 01625 871574. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
METHODIST CHURCH POYNTON(Civic Centre car park - next to Waitrose)Rhyme Time, Toddler Group and Who LetThe Dads Out. For those feeling isolatedwith young children. We offer a safe spacefor parents, grandparents and carers torelax, meet others in a similarsituation and share theirexperiences as their littleones enjoy playing together.Looking for company? Drop infor coffee and chat every morning from10am, except Wednesday. Following ourmidweek service (1st Tuesday) andmidweek communion service (3rdThursday) there is an opportunity to sharefellowship and a light lunch together.
Who Let The Dads Out 4th Sat 9.30amRhyme Time Tuesdays 10am
Toddlers Group Thursdays 9.30amTel: 01625 871592
TENNIS CLUB POYNTONPoynton Tennis Club is part of Poynton SportsClub, situated close to the heart of Poyntonvillage, on the A523 between Hazel Groveand Macclesfield. We have four astroturfcourts and 3 hard courts.The standard at PTC is mixed, so there's noneed to feel daunted if you're new to thegame, or simply haven't played for a while.
Free Adult Coaching!We are offering somefree adult coaching topromote health andwellbeing.
Poynton Sports Club. London Rd North,Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1AG
Tel: 01625 875765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other clubs you may be interested in:
WORKMEN’S CLUB142 Park Lane
Poynton SK12 1RGTelephone 01625 803030
Website www.poyntonwmc.co.uk
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION George’s Road WestPoynton SK12 1LY
Telephone 01625 873120Website www.poyntonlegionclub.co.uk
SPORTS CLUBLondon Road NorthPoynton SK12 1SAG
Telephone 01625 875765Website www.poyntonsports.com
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FRIDAY SHOPPING GROUPWorking with Open Hands, our volunteerdrivers bring our older residents into Poyntonvillage every Friday morning.
It allows people to shop and have a cup oftea, a biscuit and a natter before being takenhome.
Our friendly volunteer drivers will also helpwith loading bags. We ask for a £3 donation.
For more information please contactthe Open Hands group at Poynton Civic Hallon 01625 872238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIME OUT CAFÉFor all Poynton seniors. Come along onyour own or with a friend, every Friday2.00pm- 4.00pm at the Civic Hall inPoynton.Join the friendly, volunteer-led group toplay dominoes, enjoy a game of bingo,do adult colouring, or just sit and have achat. Drop in and enjoy a cup of tea orcoffee and a cake, for a small donation.
For more information contact PoyntonCivic Hall on 01625 872238
POYNTON COMMUNITY ART GROUP A small group, with varying abilities andskills, we work in our own preferredmedium. This is very interesting and givesanother dimension, as we use each other'sexperience and expertise which makes usa helpful, contented and friendly group. Wedo have several guest artists givingworkshops/demos during the year. Thiscumulates in an annual Art Exhibition.WE are NOT a teaching group sohaving previous knowledge and skillsin art is an advantage.
We meet at St Martins Church Hall,Shrigley Road North, Higher PoyntonSK12 1TE. Every Monday 10am - 12noon.For more information contact
Joy Cambrook 01625 877873 Sheila Cunningham 01625 423899
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Loneliness FACTS & STATISTICS
Statistics and quotes from The Guardian,12th October 2017; Campaign to ‘EndLoneliness’ and Age UK.
• for 3.9m older people in the UKthe television is their main formof company
• according to the estimated 1.1million over-65s in the UK whoare chronically lonely, they aremore likely to develop heartdisease, depression anddementia
• loneliness can be as harmful forhealth as smoking 15 cigarettesa day, and can increase the riskof premature death by 30%
• in a survey in 2013 of 1,000family doctors, 1 in 10 said theysaw between 6 and 10 patientsdaily who had come in mainlybecause they were lonely
• 200,000 pensioners have notenjoyed a conversation withfriends or family for more than amonth
• 52% of lonely people miss beingtogether with someone
• 51% miss laughing withsomeone
• 46% miss not having a hug.
Facts are taken from the ‘End Loneliness’Campaign website.
Loneliness and physical health
• Loneliness increases the likelihood ofearly mortality by 26%. (Holt-Lunstad, 2015)
• The effect of loneliness and isolation onmortality is comparable to the impact ofwell-known risk factors such as obesity,and has a similar influence as cigarettesmoking. (Holt-Lunstad, 2010)
• Loneliness is associated with anincreased risk of developing coronaryheart disease and stroke.(Valtorta et al, 2016)
• Loneliness increases the risk of highblood pressure. (Hawkley et al, 2010)
• Lonely individuals are also at higher riskof the onset of disability. (Lund et al, 2010)
Loneliness and mental health
• Loneliness puts individuals at greaterrisk of cognitive decline. (James et al, 2011)
• One study concludes lonely people havea 64% increased chance of developingclinical dementia. (Holwerda et al, 2012)
• Lonely individuals are more prone todepression (Cacioppo et al, 2006)(Green et al, 1992)
• Loneliness and low social interaction arepredictive of suicide in older age.(O’Connell et al, 2004)
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Poynton Area Community Partnership 2
Introduction 3
Adlington WI 4
Backbeat A Capella 4
Art Classes 4
Counterpoynt Choir 4
English Country Dance 5
Just Sing Choir 5
St George’s Living Well Group 5
Middlewood & Higher Poynton WI 5
Monday Afternoon Poynton Singers 6
North Cheshire Photographic Society 6
Network Social Group 6
Poynton Pottery 6
Poynton & District Rotary Club 7
Baptist Church Poynton 7
Poynton Arts and Craft Lessons 7
Poynton Circle 7
Poynton Community Orchestra 8
Poynton Flower Club 8
Duplicate Bridge Club Poynton 8
Poynton Gilbert & Sullivan 8
Poynton Golden Memories 9
Poynton in Bloom 9
Home Gardeners Club 9
Poynton Jemmers 9
Local History Society Poynton 10
Male Voice Choir Poynton 10
Luncheon Club Poynton 10
Men in Sheds Poynton 10
Miniatures Club Poynton 11
Music School Poynton 11
Morning Townswomen Guild 11
Philatelic Society Poynton 11
Poynton Players Amateur Dramatic Society 12
Round Table Poynton 12
Poynton Rambling Club 12
Poynton Runners 12
Scottish Dancing Society 13
Textile Group Poynton 13
Poynton Short Walks Group 13
U3A Poynton 13
Poynton WI 14
Simply iPads 14
Poynton Wine Circle 14
Spoken Word Open Mic Nights 14
St George’s Singers 15
The East Cheshire Wanderers 15
The Clickety Click Club 15
Twinning Association of Poynton 15
Worth Probus Club 16
Methodist Church Poynton 16
Tennis Club Poynton 16
Workmen’s Club 16
The Royal British Legion 16
Sports Club 16
Friday Shopping Group 17
Time Out Café 17
Poynton Community Art Group 17
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POYNTONTOWN COUNCIL
I N PARTNERSH I P W I TH
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Live Well Cheshire EastAre you involved in a local voluntary group ororganisation that is not listed here? If so, andyou would like the details to be included in afuture edition of this booklet, free of charge,
please e-mailSharon Duke at Poynton Town Council [email protected] can also add details of your group to
Live Well Cheshire East.You’ll find useful information
and advice on a range of subjects, and aneasy to use directory of over 3,000 services
and activities in your area.
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this booklet is accurate at the date of publication; however, Poynton AreaCommunity Partnership do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of the information.
WINTER 2017 (PPT/F.C. Nov. 17)
