Midcheshire Independent Issue 196

11 SEPTEMBER 2026 Visit our website: www.independentnewspapers.co.uk T: 0161 476 4266 4 Lines 54 King Street West, Stockport SK3 0DT R E S TA U R A N T & V E N U E For traditional cuisine from Bangladesh, India and Nepal or a unique fusion of Asian dishes. Register on-line and collect loyalty points www.lastmonsoon.co.uk QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS 7 Maritime (7) 8 Reflected sound (4) 9 Soufflé essentials (4) 10 Staple of Mediterranean cooking (5,3) 11 Back and forth (2,3,3) 12 Large stone (4) 14 Secondhand (4) 16 Practise (8) 18 Supply with water (8) 20 Underground part of a plant (4) 21 Surreptitious warning (4) 22 Unhurried ease (7) DOWN 1 Beautiful (8) 2 Spice up (6) 3 Uneasy (13) 4 Severe mental disorder (13) 5 Shooting star (6) 6 Siamese (4) 13 Patron (8) 15 Of delicate beauty (6) 17 Skylighted lobby (6) 19 Hurry (4) Answers on page 19. FOR the first time in more than 40 years, traditional open pan salt making is set to return to the Lion Salt Works in Marston this September. The Lion Salt Works Trust, which worked alongside Cheshire West and Chester Council to safeguard the his- toric site and transform it into an award-winning museum, is opening a new demonstration space dedicated to preserving and showcasing the tradi- tional craft of salt making. With support fromCheshire West and Chester Council, the Trust has refurbished the for- mer smithy at the Salt Works. The building will now serve as a dedicated space for open pan salt making demonstrations, allowing visitors to experience a key part of Cheshire's indus- trial heritage first hand. The Trust plans to run regular demonstrations for visitors, enthusiasts and community groups, helping to ensure that the skills and tra- ditions associated with open pan salt making are passed on to future generations. An official launch of the refurbished smithy and handover of the building to the Lion Salt Works Trust will take place on Sunday, 20 September. Speaking ahead of the launch, George Westlake, Chair of the Lion Salt Works Trust, said: "We are delighted Wallers work at a salt pan (Image: Cheshire Museums) Salt-making heritage brought back to life to be bringing salt making back to the Lion Salt Works after more than 40 years. This marks an important milestone in preserving a unique part of Cheshire's industrial heritage. "The Trust is grateful for the support we have received from Cheshire West and Chester Council in refur- bishing the smithy, and to The Headley Trust for its generous funding, which has enabled us to purchase the specialist equipment needed for these demonstrations. "This is a fantastic opportu- nity for visitors to see how salt was traditionally produced and to learn more about the rich history of the Cheshire salt industry. We look for- ward to welcoming everyone who shares an interest in this remarkable craft." For more information about open pan salt making demon- strations and museum open- ing times, visit the website at lionsaltworks.westchesh- iremuseums.co.uk