Hi Snail, I live in Macclesfield and have trained at Steve Wilkinson's gym. It's specifically Muay Thai and the lads train 4 times a week: Sat 2-4, Sun 11-1, Tues 6-8, Thurs 6-8. They train at Paradise Mill, which is next to Wetherspoons in Macc (I can give you directions). They have several punch bags, provide kick bags and gloves, and have a ring where the lads who are competing can train. They are very friendly and welcome anybody to come and train. I trained for about 6 months there but haven't been for ages, mainly because I really need to train with another girl (if any girls are interested in training please email me!!). Nevertheless the guys didn't mind me training there when I did go. I think some of Steve's lads are fighting on Feb 27th in Manchester but I will need to find out who. I've included a pic I found on the web (http://www.shukokarate.co.uk/pages/thaiphotos.htm)

There are also a couple of clubs at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane: As mentioned by FB, Master Sken (Rob) 7-8 on Sundays and Thursdays in Wilmslow (I used to live there!) 8-9. I've got his number somewhere if you need it.

There is also a Kickboxing class at Macc Leisure Centre - Dave Stewart (trained under Chris Boughey); Tues 8-9, Sun 3-4.3. Think Dave does a boxing class on Sun also - 7-8pm.

Spoilt for choice really, I don't have any excuses for not training! Seriously though, I'm thinking of going back to Steve Wilk's club as that's probably the only one in Macc that can get you involved with competitions/fighting (unless Rob's does but I can't see the leisure centre having insurance for that..). Depends what you're looking for really.

Hope this helps, I've rambled on and need to go into uni now :)

Stef