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

Funeral Directors

George Ball & Son

Independent, family-run funeral directors since 1870.

Address: 39 Derby Range, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4AB

Email: admin@georgeball.co.uk

Phone: 0161 432 2131

Website: georgeball.co.uk

Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

A 24-hour personal telephone service is available.

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

Landscape Design

Nicola Jayne Landscape Design Ltd

Email: studio@njlandscapedesign.co.uk

Website: njlandscapedesign.co.uk

Landscaping

Impact Gardens & Driveways Ltd

Garden and landscaping 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