Directory – July 2025
Do you enjoy your daily fix of The Scarf My Father Wore? The following businesses, who all serve clients and customers across Cheshire and Greater Manchester (and the whole of the UK in some cases), help to make that happen. If you’re ever in need of any of the following products or services, please give them a call.
If you’d like to advertise on The Scarf My Father Wore, on an exclusive basis within your industry, please email thescarfmyfatherwore@substack.com.
Blinds & Shutters
Bauhaus Blinds and Shutters
A family-run business with a long and distinguished track record of happy customers, providing you with high quality blinds and shutters which are expertly fitted.
Address: 535 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, SK2 7HJ
Email: blinds@bauhaus-services.co.uk
Phone: 07817 417831
Website: bauhausblindsandshutters.co.uk
Boiler Repair & Servicing
Gas Care UK (NW) Ltd
Gas, oil and heat pump installations, as well as servicing and repairs.
Address: Unit 30 Graphite Way, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1QH
Email: info@gas.care
Phone: 01457 868040
Website: gas.care
Bookkeeping
Eleven Accounts Services
Full support for business owners, from looking after basic monthly bookkeeping to providing a complete accounts department service.
Email: office@elevenaccounts.com
Phone: 0161 501 0011
Website: elevenaccounts.com
Builder
CE Building Services Ltd
Email: chris@cebuildingservices.co.uk
Phone: 07813 025854 / 0161 282 5968
Website: cebuildingservices.co.uk
Carpet Cleaning
Freshio Ltd
Professional carpet cleaning services.
Address: Unit 7 Withyfold Trading Estate, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2ZR
Email: fiona@getfreshio.co.uk / carl@getfreshio.co.uk
Phone: 0333 242 0151
Carpets
Kingsway Carpets & Rugs Ltd
A local family-run flooring company with over 35 years experience.
Address: 253 Kingsway, Burnage, M19 1AL
Email: info@kingsway-carpets.co.uk
Phone: 0161 225 7294
Website: kingsway-carpets.co.uk
Monday: 8.30am - 5pm Tuesday: 8.30am - 5pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 5pm Thursday: 8.30am - 5pm Friday: 8.30am - 5pm Saturday: 8.30am - 4pm Sunday: Closed
Cat Flaps
That Cat Flap Company Ltd
A professional cat flap installation company installing into glass, composite doors and UPVC doors.
Address: 19 Ferndown Road, Manchester, M23 9AW
Email: info@thatcatflapcompany.com
Phone: 07764 442054
Website: thatcatflapcompany.com
Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Sunday: Closed
Child Health
Lisa Foster The Sleep Nanny
Providing practical, achievable solutions to children’s sleep.
Email: hello@lisafoster.sleepnanny.co.uk
Website: lisafoster.sleepnanny.co.uk
Coatings
Colourtone Ltd
Coatings supplier for automotive and industrial applications.
Address: Colourtone House, Horton Street, Higher Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3LR
Email: sales@colourtone.com
Phone: 0161 477 6970
Website: colourtone.com
Driving School
CFN School of Motoring
A driving school offering driving lessons, as well as driving instructor training and development.
Email: craignicksonadi@gmail.com
Phone: 07961 485818
Website: cfndrivertrainingsolutions.co.uk
Electrician
Hey Electrics Ltd
All electrical work carried out including installations, testing and repairs.
Address: Unit 30 Graphite Way, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1QH
Email: info@heyelectrics.co.uk
Phone: 01457 868040
Website: heyelectrics.co.uk
Estate Agent
The Agency UK
Mark Diamond / Andrew Smirthwaite
A personal estate agent offering a bespoke service within the South Manchester area.
Email: mark.diamond@theagencyuk.com / andrew.smirthwaite@theagencyuk.com
Phone: 07799 907164 / 07835 976554
Website: Mark Diamond / Andrew Smirthwaite
Exterior Cleaning
Impact Pro Clean Ltd
Email: impactprocleanltd@gmail.com
Phone: 07709 883239
Fencing
Riks Fencing and Landscaping
A comprehensive range of fencing services throughout the Stockport area.
Email: riksgarden@ymail.com
Phone: 07745 720463
Website: riksfencingandlandscaping.co.uk
Financial Services
The Mortgage Mill
All financial aspects and products for commercial and residential properties and development.
Email: james@themortgagemill.co.uk
Phone: 01422 366366
Website: themortgagemill.co.uk
Florist
The Flower House
Local florist based in Marple, offering free delivery in SK6 and only a small charge for surrounding areas.
Address: 38 Market Street, Marple, SK6 7AD
Email: theflowerhouse2023@outlook.com
Phone: 0161 706 2487
Website: theflowerhousemarple.co.uk
Monday: 9.30am - 3pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9.30am - 4pm Thursday: 9.30am - 4pm Friday: 9.30am - 4pm Saturday: 9.30am - 4pm Sunday: Closed
Joinery
SAW Contracts Ltd
If you’re looking for a qualified joiner in the Stockport area, SAW Contracts can take on jobs of all sizes and can carry out all aspects of building work from the planning stage right through to completion.
Address: 8 Barlow Crescent, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7PE
Email: sawcontracts@gmail.com
Phone: 0161 285 0307 / 07801 490294
Website: sawcontractsltd.co.uk
Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 1pm Sunday: Closed
Kitchen Appliances
SW Appliances
Kitchen appliances supplying the public and trade.
Address: 8-10 Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9AB
Email: sales@swappliances.co.uk
Phone: 0161 474 1280
Website: swappliances.co.uk
Landscaping
Impact Gardens & Driveways Ltd
Landscaping and garden design services.
Address: Unit 7 Withyfold Trading Estate, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, SK10 2ZR
Email: fiona@impactgardens.co.uk / lee@impactgardens.co.uk
Phone: 01625 447949
Website: impactgardens.co.uk
Leaflet Distribution
Wolf Distribution
Greater Manchester’s number one live GPS-tracked leaflet distribution business, offering unparalleled results!
Address: The Bryant Safestore, Wellington Road North, Stockport, SK4 1HS
Email: aaron@wolfdistribution.co.uk
Phone: 0161 241 8877
Website: wolfdistribution.co.uk
Locksmith
APL Locksmiths Ltd
Stockport’s number one automotive, domestic and commercial locksmiths, providing a 24-hour emergency call out service.
Address: 423 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 5BA
Email: anthony@apllocksmiths.co.uk
Phone: 0161 442 4243 / 07712 657585
Website: apllocksmiths.co.uk
Male Weight Loss
MAN v FAT
The UK’s leading male weight loss programme, supporting thousands of men up and down the country, including a host of clubs around Greater Manchester.
Email: football@manvfat.com
Phone: 0345 163 0042
Website: manvfat.com/football
Painter & Decorator
BGM Decorators
A professional and experienced painting and decorating company with great customer service paramount to their success.
Email: bgm.decorators@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07816 589989
Photographer
Adam Edwards Photography
Stockport-based photographer covering events, music, sports, special occasions and photoshoots.
Email: adam@adamedwardsphoto.com
Phone: 07429 255666
Website: adamedwardsfoto.com
Pies
Eric Twigg Foods Ltd
Founded in 1966, Eric Twigg Foods remains a well established family-run business with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the food industry.
Address: 33-43 Aldwarke Road, Parkgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6BZ
Email: info@erictwiggfoods.com
Phone: 01709 523333
Website: erictwiggfoods.com
Plastering
DT Plastering Services and Damp Proofing Specialists
Reputable plastering and damp proofing specialists covering Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Address: 1 Walden Crescent, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5AN
Email: dtplasteringservices@gmail.com
Phone: 07774 325529 / 0161 419 9896
Website: dtplasteringanddampproofing.com
Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Solicitors
B. J. McKenna & Co
A full service law firm with two offices in The Heatons, able to assist you with any legal matter.
Address: 335 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 4QG / 4 Moorside Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4DT
Email: mail@bjmckenna.co.uk
Phone: 0161 432 5757 / 0161 432 4325
Website: bjmckenna-solicitors-stockport.co.uk
Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Solicitors
Parkers Solicitors Ltd
Parkers Solicitors Ltd have been established for over 35 years in Stockport and specialise in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, including road traffic accident claims, particularly those involving credit hire recovery for taxi drivers.
Address: 33 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3RP
Email: info@parkers-solicitors.co.uk
Phone: 0161 477 9451
Website: parkers-solicitors.co.uk
Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Spirits
Guerrilla Chicken Spirits
A new take on great-tasting craft gin, rum and vodka in reusable, insulated, stainless steel flasks with recyclable refill pouches.
Address: PC Ltd, PO Box 8634, Swadlincote, DE11 1JD
Email: info@guerrilla-chicken.com
Phone: 07958 685528
Website: guerrilla-chicken.com
Stonemason
LM Stone Creative
LM Stone Creative is a leading supplier of high quality bespoke stone surfaces, with a team of experienced fabricators and installers who can supply you with a diverse product range and expert advice when it comes to your dream worktops.
Email: info@lmstonecreative.com
Phone: 0161 312 6864
Website: lmstonecreative.com
Monday: 8am - 6pm Tuesday: 8am - 6pm Wednesday: 8am - 6pm Thursday: 8am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Taxi Hire
Lynx Taxis
South Manchester and Cheshire’s largest private hire and taxi operator, with over 600 drivers completing over 2 million trips a year.
Email: bookings@lynxtaxis.com
Phone: 0161 480 5000
Website: lynxtaxis.co.uk
TV Aerials
SDS Aerials
Reliable TV aerial fitters for homes and businesses in Stockport.
Address: 178 Sunfield, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4QS
Phone: 0161 710 1730
Website: sds-aerials.com
Vehicle Repairs
C J Motors Stockport Ltd
Expert mechanics based in Stockport ready to help with your vehicle repairs, whether it’s mechanical, electrical or bodywork issues.
Address: Unit 7, Richard Street, Stockport, SK1 2AX
Email: info@cjmotorsuk.com
Phone: 0161 526 0835 / 07903 252582
Website: cjmotorsuk.com