One of our favourite Heatons pubs has been given listed building status. Heaton Norris’ Nursery Inn has been awarded Grade II status for its ‘special architectural status’. The pub was built in 1939 replacing a Victorian pub that had been next to a planting nursery (hence the name). According to English Heritage it’s one of [...]

Dr Chris Steele, well known for his appearances on ITV’s This Morning, will be visiting the Heatons during Coeliac Awareness Week. In his role as ambassador for the Coeliac Society, he’s keen to talk about the disease and give people advice on its management. He’ll be popping into Blue Corn, Moor Top, on Thursday 17th [...]

In the February/March issue of MOOR we asked you to tell us why your mum deserved a fabulous prize of pamper day and make-over at Kico Hair & Beauty in Heaton Mersey followed by an amazing family photoshoot at Venture Photography. We received some great entries:  funny, heart-warming and full of love, proving that not [...]

By Amy Coombs Find out what it is you really want to do There’s no shame in taking a year  out to find out what it is that you  really want to do with your talents,  skills and interests. Sometimes,  time away from the pressures of  studying is all you’ll need to gain a little [...]

By Amy Coombs With mock exams a distant memory and finals looming near, it’s inevitable that most 18 year olds in education will be wondering where they’ll be in September. While it’s important to maintain focus on finishing the academic year, it’s also understandable that you’ll want to be thinking about your longer term plans [...]

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 [...]

by Sharon Byrne Despite rainfall of biblical proportions at times, a good time was had by all – which just goes to prove what I’ve always believed: humans don’t melt in the rain! There were over 50 business stalls ranging from Neil the guitar-playing plumber, through florist ‘The Flower Room’, to Angela Slattery promoting her hypnotherapy [...]

The Heaton Mersey Village Conservation group (HMVCG) will host its annual Harvest Fair & Farmers’ Market on Sunday 18th September from 11am to 3pm