All articles from: October, 2010

Help for local charities or organisations

Do you know of a cause worthy of support in your local community? If yes, retirement developer McCarthy & Stone wants to know about it! Perhaps you know of a charity group that’s trying to raise funds to volunteer abroad, maybe your junior football club needs a new kit or perhaps your local children’s hospice [...]

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Terry Lawton – Another ice skating star from Altrincham

Most people who grew up in Greater Manchester will have spent at least some time hugging the barrier wall at Altrincham ice rink. It was a staple school trip destination – setting those who could skate against those who had realistic fears of losing their balance and then a finger under a blade. But the [...]

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Cardwell Theatre School

4e Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA14 1BA The ethos of Cardwell Theatre School is to maintain a happy environment where children can develop their creativity and a love of dance whilst allowing them to achieve their full potential. We accept boys and girls as students from age 3 to adult. Cardwell Theatre School has excellent results [...]

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Super Girl from Altrincham

A little girl who has battled adversity and illness picked up a bravery award at a celebrity-packed ceremony – where she was the star of the show. Lillie Milligan, six, from Altrincham, was named Bravest Child at the national Well Child Awards. She has chronic lung disease and has battled heart and lung failure all [...]

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Red Letter Day?

An historic postbox which has stood at the same spot for 104 years and had been put in danger after a car smashed into it is to be saved. The Victorian pillar box has been a fixture on the corner of The Downs in Altrincham for generations. The future of the ornate red post box [...]

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