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Cover ImageJon Paul Lees, for Stitched Up

Deadline for next edition14th March, 2014

Welcometo the March edition of Community Index

Dear Readers,Welcome to another jam packed edition of Community Index where this month we meet Stitched Up, a not-for-profi t social enterprise who are settling into their new premises in Chorlton. We’re also bringing you news on some great upcoming events in Didsbury along with our regular book reviews (p9), gardening tips (p18) and a story from our friendly local historian Andrew Simpson (p6).And if that’s not enough to sate your appetite you can fi nd out how to get involved with community groups, clubs and societies in our namesake, the Community Index (p17).

Joe Beech, Editor

Lesley SwannDirector

Joe BeechEditor

Sam PaechterAccounts

Linsey ParkinsonMarketing & Development

ContributorsDeborah GraceAndrew SimpsonSave The ChildrenJohn TownsendBathroom Angels

Instituto Cervantes Nola Chesworth Stitched Up Katherine Watson Geoff Garnett

What happened to Josh? Josh was 19; fi t, healthy and happy. He played for Burnage Rugby Club and was just starting out on his adult life. He wanted to join the Royal Navy to do engineering and had just passed his fi nal fi tness exam with fl ying colours. In January last year, he was working in Glasgow with his dad (Andy, an electrical engineer). That night he went to the gym, had a meal and went to his room at 11pm. In the morning we woke up and Josh was gone. We learned that he’d died of a sudden cardiac arrest but the cause of it, we’ll probably never know.

Tell me about the Josh Merrick Memorial Fund?We set up the fund to support the work of CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), a charity that promotes cardiac health in young adults. Every week in the UK, at least 12 apparently healthy young people die suddenly of undiagnosed heart conditions. We’re raising money to support ECG screening for young people so that cardiac

problems can be picked up and treated. We’re holding our fi rst mobile screening event on 25 March at Burnage Rugby Club where 100 young adults will be screened by the cardio team from CRY. Hopefully it will be the fi rst of many, but I wanted the fi rst one to be at Josh’s rugby club for his friends there.

When’s your next fundraiser?We’re having a Pink Pig and Prosecco Spring Ball on May 16th at the Waterside Hotel, Didsbury. Pigs and Prosecco were two of Josh’s favourite things! We’re asking people to knit pigs for sale on the night to raise a bit more money, but the evening will also be about raising awareness. Before this happened to Josh, I thought that anyone suffering from a heart condition would have signs and symptoms, but they don’t.

What kind of person was Josh?Josh was full of fun; he loved life, he loved people and they loved him. He had a great sense of humour. At a party people would make a beeline for him and say,

‘Josh, tell us one of your stories,’ and within minutes everyone would be in fi ts of laughter. He was kind, caring and had just turned into a lovely young man; a gentleman. When your child passes before you, your future’s taken away as well as theirs because they are your future. And I know Josh would have had an amazing future.

What effect has Josh’s death had you as a family?None of us will ever be the same people again; our whole future is changed. From the moment we found out Josh had gone we were on a different path. You worry about your children all the time; about them being knocked down, being offered drugs. Not about going to bed and not waking up! This was never on the radar. As a family we’re very close and we’ve decided that life is too short not to appreciate each other. That’s a big thing.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?Every little thing, every second, is special; Keir’s 18th, Maddie’s prom, even one of them scoring a try or a goal at football. Now I think, ‘I’ll just keep that!’ And my main priority now is that my children are happy.

Didsbury Peopleby Deborah Grace

Karen MerrickTeaching assistant, Karen Merrick, talks about the life-saving campaign she has undertaken in memory of her son, Josh, who died in January last year.

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The coronation of King George V on June 22 1911 was celebrated in Didsbury as it was all over the country. The Principal of the Wesleyan College in Didsbury read a passage from the scriptures at the service in the Cathedral and in West Didsbury there was a procession from the Cavendish Road Recreation Ground to Barlow Hall Field where there were sports, maypole and Morris dancing. There was also a military march past. Didsbury had set to work preparing for the event with a Festivities Committee and the local historian Fletcher Moss recorded the day. A few copies of his book with the accompanying photographs have survived and seem to have been plundered by almost every historian of the township since it was published in 1911.“The great glory of the Coronation festivities of 1911 was the procession. Everybody in Didsbury was expected to take some part in it, either in work or money or both and both were freely given. There were nearly a score of emblematic cars, that is wagons laden with villagers dressed in fancy costumes...”And so to the pictures. Both were taken as the procession passed the Wellington Inn at the junction of Wilmslow and Barlow Moor Roads and both offer up something of Manchester as well as Didsbury in 1911.Directly opposite the Wellington was the Nelson Inn

run by Samuel Robert Cheetham who no doubt was on hand to welcome anyone who later wanted a drink. And clear to see in the picture was the sign of A.E. & Co Ltd, fi shmongers.But I am more interested in the second picture with the Gymnasium Car and the Italian Dancing Girls. Manchester’s Little Italy was off Great Ancoats Street and back in 1911 it was a thriving community. And here the photographer has caught that moment with the dancers in full action.Pictures and quotation; from the Souvenir of the Coronation Festivities Held at Didsbury, June 22nd 1911, Fletcher Moss

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struggling to read. The consistent and regular support, provided by the volunteer, enables children to make progress with their literacy skills and helps to develop their confi dence.You must be patient and encouraging, a good listener and communicator, able to work one-to-one with children at the child’s pace, have a passion for literacy and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of readers.This is a fantastic volunteering opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and would like to make

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Rosalind, who, it turns out, has problems of her own. As father and daughter effect a tentative reconciliation, they decide to embark together on a risky, new challenge, an altruistic, social experiment that at last offers Joe the possibility of redemption. In this engaging fi rst novel, William Thacker combines pace with confi dent plotting and a fresh, direct style. His hapless protagonist, Joe Street, hugely likeable and the embodiment of battered idealism, is drawn with sensitivity and humour. With the ink barely dry on ‘Charm Offensive’, Thacker is apparently already cracking on with a second novel and a feature fi lm script. An impressive debut from an exciting new talent! Watch this space!

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The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England Ian MortimerIan Mortimer describes a medieval world which is at once very different from modern life and yet also oddly familiar.Life in fourteenth century England is dominated by religion, superstition and ignorance. If you are sick it is because you are sinful. If the harvest fails it is because God is angry. Doctors, with their dung poultices and poisonous potions, are just as likely to kill you as cure you. Prayer is considered to be the best remedy, especially if it is before the bones of a long dead saint.A rigid class structure rules the lives of everyone from powerful aristocrats and wealthy priests to starving peasants and outcast beggars. Justice is

often summary and ruthless, particularly for the poor.Outside London, most cities and towns are scarcely bigger than modern villages. Travel is diffi cult and dangerous. Few go beyond their local market town, and nearly everyone works on the land.Yet it is also a world of familiar human emotions and concerns. Love, pride, joy and laughter are present alongside the fear and misery. It is seen in the excitement of the fair, the street entertainers and mystery plays, the colourful merchants strutting around town, and feasting on saints’ days. Present too is the parents’ love for their children and the bitter loss when one dies.Mortimer presents colour and detail in a way that is never dull and always readable. It is a guide well worth following.

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Born in Halifax on October 13th 1904, Wilfred Pickles grew up to become the fi rst radio presenter with a regional accent. Yorkshire-born Pickles started working as an announcer for the BBC’s North Region service, then went on to read the news on the National service during World War II, before hosting his own show ‘Have a Go’ which was enjoyed by over 20 million regular listeners. ‘Have a Go’ involved Pickles visiting people in church

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March In Your Garden by Katherine WatsonAlthough the wind and frost are still uncomfortable garden visitors in March, the garden is well and truly coming to life with many fl owering shrubs and plants braving the still inclement weather. Gardens start to open their doors to visitors in this month too – some lesser known local(ish) gardens with spring interest include Cheshire’s Dorfold Hall and Stoneyford Cottage; Dudmaston garden in Shropshire and Gresgarth Hall in Lancs. Old fashioned, Victorian favourites are having a resurgence such as the Rhododendron and Azalea (the hybrid of both is imaginatively called the Azaleadendron) as are Camellias, prized for their showy rose-like fl owers through March and April. Throughout the 20th Century you would be hard pushed to fi nd a shady spot in any garden without a Camellia, so it is no surprise that it has been extensively bred to produce a multitude of varieties – often with names as showy as the fl owers themselves. I am particularly fond of those named

after, I imagine, stout women in plus-fours – C. ‘Berenice Boddy’ being just such a variety. For those who are proud to hail from the Northern reaches of Greater Manchester C. Blackburniana is a must. Camellias need a bit of shelter and shade – and not early morning sun which may scorch their fl owers. Another March fl owering shrub, and one I’ve used a good deal in the last few years, is Daphne odora. This forms a neat compact shrub that can be used more formally next to seating areas or paths near the house and its pretty pink and white March fl owers smell wonderful. A smaller version is Daphne × transatlantica Eternal Fragrance fl owering from April. For a knock out blast of colour try a Berberis – I have ’Orange King’ as an unruly hedge right outside my kitchen and it is smothered with tiny vivid orange fl owers which give way to blue-black berries that are the blackbird’s favourite meal in summer. For the front of the border, Bergenias are doing their thing

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Maurice Watkins has served his beloved Didsbury Golf Club in many capacities since joining 40 years ago. He’s now achieved his burning passion of completing the splendid ‘The History of Didsbury Golf Club’.The hard-backed book has over 120 pages giving a full history of the 122-year-old club. Maurice said, “When writing a book the rule is to have a beginning, a middle and an end but let’s hope that this story has a beginning, a middle and no end.”If you’d like a copy, contact the Didsbury offi ce on 0161 998 9278.

Didsbury Greys had to battle the elements and strong opposition at Deeside to emerge with a valuable point in a 1-1 draw that keeps them on top of the table. After a bright start the Greys fell a goal behind but strong play from Jenny Flowers had them level before the break. The second half saw the weather worsen and neither team were able to add to the score.Greys seconds were in a local derby with Didsbury Northern thirds and this too ended with honours

even at 1-1. Northern led 1-0 at the break but a super strike from Sarah Dzien got the Greys on terms and in a tense fi nish a fantastic strike from Tiph Moore was disallowed. The Greys thirds lost out 5-1 to Stockport Bramhall seconds. Good defending by Kath Howarth and Rachael Price kept them in the game and they deserved their consolation from Nicci Wilkinson as they battled hard against strong opponents.

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Maurice with his copy of ‘The History of Didsbury Golf Club’


Parrs Wood High School PTA, in conjunction with Didsbury Parsonage Trust are organising a Charity Craft Fair to raise funds for the school and the Parsonage’s stained glass window appeal. It promises to be feature-fi lled event with loads of high quality handmade items. An ideal place to get unique, well made gifts from Mother’s Day presents to early Christmas ideas, or spoil yourself with the wonderful cosmetics, jams & chutneys.There’s a vintage tea room keeping you supplied with refreshments and a pop up restaurant by the renowned chef Robert Owen Brown. Or if you prefer to do it yourself, show off your culinary skills in the prize Didsbury Bake Off! So put that date in your diary now...

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BathroomsBathroom Angels 11

Building & MaintenanceBest Cellars 16HouseX 2Leapfrog Interiors 5M & H Building Contractors 17Window Geeks 16

CarpentryDidsbury Carpenter 16

CharitySave The Children 8

CleaningOven Wizards 21Profresh Carpet Cleaners 14

CopywritingChin Up Duck 20

Dog Walking & Pet CarePaw The Love Of Dog 7

GardeningFat Grass Garden Design 18Green Designs 10

HairdressingClive Victor Gale 8

Health & WellbeingAlexander Technique 14

JobsLaura Dunlop 10

LogsSeasons Logs 21

Local MapDidsbury Village Map 10

Painting & DecoratingCarol Smith Home Improvement 17

PhysiotherapyVillage Physio 15

Trade AssociationsDidsbury Traders 20

Tree ServicesTree Station 5Woodland SchoolWe Are Adventurers 24

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