Cheshire Independent Issue 215

MACCLESFIELD • TYTHERINGTON • BOLLINGTON ALDERLEY EDGE • PRESTBURY • WILMSLOW • HANDFORTH • POYNTON • BRAMHALL • DISLEY • ALSAGER • BIDDULPH • CONGLETON • SANDBACH ISSUE 215 FREE CHESHIRE FREE YOUR LOCAL GOOD NEWS-PAPER FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @CheshireIndy www.independentnewspapers.co.uk Paving Experts at Your Service We are a family run business. We provide a wide range of services. Allow us to transform your property with a new driveway, path, patio or any of our professional garden and landscaping services. Call for your FREE no obligation quotation 0800 474 8842 or 07425 104 271 QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST, SERVICE YOU CAN RELY ON www.jjdrivewaycontractors.co.uk NEW SPECIAL OFFER £1,850 10 Bays Supplied and Fitted INCLUDES 6’x5’ HEAVY DUTY FENCE PANELS, GRAVEL BOARDS & CONCRETE POSTS - CALL FOR MORE DETAILS Looking for Flooring Inspiration? Let us help you find the perfect flooring for your home. With great advice, home styling, measure and planning service, plus quality fitting of top brands and designs, youwill be glad you did . Visit our showroom: Tuesday to Saturday or call 01260 224445 for a private appointment Thornycroft Farm, Pexhill Road, Siddington, Cheshire SK11 9JN ● Modern, Traditional & Luxury Carpets ● Natural Wood Flooring ● Laminate Flooring ● Stair Runners & Rods ● Luxury Vinyl Tiles ● Bespoke Rugs & Runners MACCLESFIELD will honour its global reputa- tion for industry and cre- ativity with the first-ever Textile Week. The Silk Museum has announced a new nine-day festival designed to connect the town’s mighty industrial past with its vibrant, crea- tive present. Taking place from September 19 to 27, Macclesfield Textile Week is being delivered in partnership withMacclesfield Community ArtSpace, Macclesfield Town Council and many others. Dr Clare Harding, director of the SilkMuseum, said: “The SilkMuseum is thrilled to be a key partner in this celebration. “Our collections tell the story of a town that changed the world through fabric and design. “Textile Week allows us to bring those stories to life, con- necting our heritage with the incredible craftsmanship hap- pening in Macclesfield today.” From its humble begin- nings as a cottage industry, where women and children meticulously wrapped silk buttons, to a global power- house hosting 70 mills at its peak, Macclesfield’s his- tory is rooted in industri- ous ingenuity. Today, that spirit lives on through a sophisticated net- work of textile artists, skilled GLOBAL HERITAGE HONOURED The Silk Museum has announced plans for the !rst-ever Maccles!eld TextileWeek First-ever Textile Week marks our mighty past residents, and innovative local businesses. The upcoming festival will take place at various venues across Macclesfield through- out September and offer an eclectic programme designed to celebrate the shared joy of creativity. Highlights are set to include immersive workshops where visitors can learn everything from traditional silk-working techniques to contemporary textile art, expert-led talks on the town’s global influence, and community showcases fea- turing local schools and crea- tive charities. Vicki Treanor from Mac- clesfield ArtSpace Community said: “Textile week is an oppor- tunity to share and learn new skills, spend time together and celebrate our heritage. “We are looking forward to providing a fun filled pro- gramme of community events that everyone can enjoy” Rachael Higham, events officer at Macclesfield Town Council, added: “We are proud to support an initiative that honours our history while look- ing firmly toward our future. “Macclesfield Textile Week highlights the economic and cultural importance of our creative industries and rein- forces our town’s status as a hub of innovation and commu- nity pride.” The full programme will be announced this month but there are ways for interested partners, groups and individuals to start get- ting involved now. For example, organisers are currently asking for con- tributions of handmade quilts, squares or blankets, to form part of an exhibition at Christ Church during the festival. Organisers are also looking for volunteers to help steward events during the week. If you would like to be part of the team, contact macctex- tileweek@gmail.com