May 20, 2012

Endings and New Beginnings!

Linda sailing in the Rolex Fastnet last August

Linda Johnson, BAcC registered Acupuncturist based in Heaton Moor for the last 6 years, is leaving the area and taking a break from practising acupuncture. Linda has recently developed a passion for sailing and in August took part in the Rolex Fastnet, a very demanding yacht race, as part of the only all-woman crew participating [...]

Sustainable Living in the Heatons celebrating one year and still growing

Old labels are replaced by new energy labels

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 [...]

Xmas 2011- All the pics from the 4HTA events around The Heatons

Panto stars from Tge Plaza paid a visit to the Shaw Road festivities

The 4HTA (Four Heatons Traders Association) run by local businesses, once again hosted Christmas events in The Heatons.  The week of festivities kicked off with the tree lights switch on at Shaw Road with a visit from Panto stars from The Plaza and lots of gorgeous hot food & mulled wine from local eateries. A [...]

Behind the scenes at Moormag’s cosy-wozy fashion shoot!

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at our fashion shoots? Who’s involved? Where it’s done? Well, here are the answers – and the evidence! In one of Moor Magazine’s planning meetings,  editor Melissa Marriot, sub-editor Sharon Byrne, & designer Dylan Chubb, had decided that it would be great to feature the intriguing local [...]

Winning Time

The lucky winner receives his watch from Angela of Victoria Highfield jewellers

Back in the December issue, Moor had teamed up with Victoria Highfield jewellers once more, to offer its readers the chance to win a fabulous gents ‘Roamer’ stainless steel watch , worth £205 ….just in time for Christmas! Lucky reader Laurence Cook, a retired Manchester University professor, took the prize. Laurence, of Princes Road, Heaton [...]

Everything you ever wanted to know about Solar Energy

Piggy bank for solar article on web

Government incentives and lower set-up costs are boosting the popularity of solar energy systems Installing solar technology to produce energy in your home was once the preserve of the wealthy and super-committed environmentalists. Things are different today. Rising energy prices, advances in technology and government legislation have all made the task of producing energy simpler [...]

An icon of our time and place: The Reform Club

Reform Club as red cross hospital

By Susannna Yeomans Manchester is celebrated for its ability to bring the architectural beacons of its rich history into the 21st Century. The redevelopment of the Heaton Chapel Reform Club into apartments is no exception. And as with the renovation of many of the city’s bygone structures, its founders, who built with such conviction, could hardly [...]

The Reform Club: lovingly restored to provide homes in the heart of The Moor.

Reform club architects plan

Work is well under way on the refurbishment of this locally listed, historic building in the heart of Heaton Moor – considered by Stockport MBC conservation team to be one of the most important buildings in the conservation area. In a joint development between Albert Holliday & Sons Ltd and Contour Housing Group, supported by [...]

Class, Comfort & Coffee – A New Home from Home in the Heatons

Juniper interior

There’s a little piece of heaven that was created for the busy people of the four Heatons. Recently opened on Heaton Moor Road, Juniper coffee shop has been carefully created with you in mind. When the proprietor Amin Ammar conceived Juniper, his passion and attention to detail were instrumental in its success.  “I want everything [...]

Donatello’s: Italian style, with hugs and kisses too!

Donatello exterior

By Sharon Byrne Owner Robert took over this A6 restaurant more than 22 years ago (anyone remember its earlier life as, ‘The Tobermory’?) and has built it into a firm favourite with Heatonian families. After honing his hospitality skills in restaurants around Manchester, Robert took the plunge and landed in Heaton Chapel! His effervescent personality [...]

Bags, bulbs and perfectly good food

View of Heaton Chapel station showing original platform signs

SLH (Sustainable Living in The Heatons), a local community group established at the beginning of the year, continues to create interest in sustainable living in the Heatons through a wide range of activities and spin off groups. In addition to attending and supporting local events, the group has set up a not-for-profit scheme to sell its [...]

Excited winner collects her prize from Victoria Highfield Jewellers

Gaynor receiving her prize

Moor recently teamed up with Victoria Highfield Jewellers to offer their readers the opportunity to win a gorgeous designer bangle worth £199. The bangle, from the new Half Moon collection in the Rebecca range, was won by lucky reader Gaynor Duffy from Heaton Moor.  Gaynor is pictured below receiving her prize from Asim of Victoria [...]