Sustainable Living in the Heatons celebrating one year and still growing
SLH celebrated its first anniversary in December 2011. Set up to promote a more sustainable lifestyle in the Heatons, the group has delivered a number of events in the area, aimed at encouraging all age groups to take small steps towards sustainability by focussing on topics that interest them. There was a huge turnout for the inaugural Swap Shop which took place early in 2011 with another one … Read more...
Joint problems – how can exercise help?
By Stuart Smith - Personal Trainer sat Kingfisher Health Club Exercise is crucial for people with specific joint problems such as arthritis. It improves strength and flexibility around the affected joints, which helps to reduce pain and fatigue. Of course the thought of walking, cycling or swimming when you have painful joints may scare you….but consider this fact: Lack of exercise may … Read more...
Are you in the Green Lane Club?
What’s the greenest club in the Heatons? The Green Lane Club! After a visit to the Green Lane allotments, where children and teachers alike got the chance to meet the gardeners, pick the fruit, eat vegetables fresh from the earth and (best of all!) munch on luscious fresh strawberries, the reception class at Norris Bank Primary School were hooked on all things … Read more...
LADY MUCK – Potting Shed takes on a whole new meaning
By (Lady Muck) Catherine Saunders Am writing this from a secret bunker, deep beneath The Heatons. Have had to flee Muck Manor as am convinced police are looking for me. Left instructions for Lord Muck to join me when able to get away undetected. Am living on tomatoes, cucumbers and basil. Losing weight though (always nice!) Let me explain. It was a sunny morning in late August. I’d … Read more...
Heaton Mersey Train Station
By Susanna Yeomans Like Heaton Chapel station, the now disappeared Heaton Mersey train station stood as a symbol of wealth and progress for Victorian Heatonians. Idyllic in style, its station cottage, awnings and platform waiting rooms rose above function, speaking of the awe local residents felt for this new addition to local life. After all, the birth of rail signalled a new freedom; … Read more...
Maximise Your Look with Clever Accessories
By Jen McKenna, Moo Boutique As with most things in life, the golden rule of accessorising is ‘less is more’ so don’t be tempted to gild the lily! Let’s look at just scarves & jewellery to get started. For both, the same rules apply: for maximum impact you need to get the proportions right and mix colours/materials. This will help to emphasise your best features and disguise … Read more...
Moor News
Around The World with Rachel
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Endings and New Beginnings!
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Sustainable Living in the Heatons celebrating one year and still growing
SLH celebrated its first anniversary in December 2011. Set up to promote a more sustainable lifestyle in the Heatons, the … [More...]
Xmas 2011- All the pics from the 4HTA events around The Heatons
The 4HTA (Four Heatons Traders Association) run by local businesses, once again hosted Christmas events in The Heatons. The … [More...]
Competitions
Win a Mini Cup Cake Maker
If you’d like to win the Eleganto Mini Cup Cake Maker, featured in our Mr Tester review (and kindly donated by Blaggs in … [More...]
Venture Mothers Day Makeover/Photoshoot Competition
Moor Magazine has teamed up with Venture Photography on Wellington Road North to treat a local mum to an unforgettable … [More...]
Win Tickets to Showaddywaddy at the Plaza
SHOWADDYWADDY have long been established as Europe's most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll. The record … [More...]
Offers
Valentines Day Offers at Victoria Highfield, Heaton Moor
Download your exclusive Moormag voucher and get 30% off Diamond rings, 20% off Diamond jewellery and Wedding rings. Offer … [More...]
20% off your Food Bill at The Elizabethan Pub, Heaton Moor
Fill in your name and email address below to get your exclusive Moormag Voucher for 20% off your next food bill at the … [More...]
15% Off Canvas’s at Image It, Upper Ground Floor, Broadstone Mill
Download your exclusive Moormag Voucher to receive 15% off standard canvas range purchased in January & February 2012. … [More...]
Events
Swap Shop – Heaton Chapel, January 28th.
After last year's successful event, Sustainable Living in the Heatons are having another Swap Shop on 28th January 2012 at … [More...]
Stockport Express and Times reporter Kirsty Day holds a surgery at Heatons Library on the second Wednesday of each month. Go along for a chat with her and discuss local issues and concerns between 10.30am and 11.30am at the library on Thornfield Road.