A FREE guide to Bowdon Parish Church and the Surrounding Area was published on June 21 at the induction of the new vicar, the Rev'd Ian Rumsey.

It also marked Civic Voice’s Civic Day on 18th June. The well-illustrated booklet is available at the church, parish centre, local Bowdon businesses, Altrincham library and at Art with a Heart opposite the Interchange.

Written by local historians Judith Miller and Sue Nichols, it describes the significant features of the church and also highlights notable buildings and past residents of the streets around it. A map depicts the historic pathways of the area.

The booklet is one of several projects undertaken by Altrincham and Bowdon Civic Society supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to explore, celebrate and share the rich heritage of the Altrincham area and its environs.