march 2013 village voice
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The newsletter of the Derbyshire village of TideswellTRANSCRIPT
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TIDESWELL & DISTRICT
VILLAGE VOICE
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March 2013Volume 20 Issue 3
Inside this issue.Allotment Stirrings.................................................................... Page 6Live Music in Church.................................................................. Page 22New Vicar...................................................................................... Page 28
The editorial team reserve the right to edit, omit or hold-over copy. All contributions must be signed although names can be withheld if requested. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial team. Reproduction of articles prohibited without prior permission of the editor and contributor.
Picture courtesy of Tideswell Artability Group
Drawing: Condliff Road
Editor: Pete HawkinsJaret House, Queen Street, TideswellT: 01298 872470E: [email protected]
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The Anchor Inn
Four Lane Ends, Tideswell
Traditional home-made by an award-winning chef
Games night Fridays, come & play darts, doms & other games.
Free supper for all playersFollow us on Twitter @anchortideswell to
see all our offers and news
01298 871371www.anchorinntideswell.co.uk
George HotelTideswell
Monday Specials night – dine for £4.95Wednesday night – 2 pies for £10
Thursday night – 2 eat for price of 1Turkey lunch weekdays £5.95
Soup & Sandwich lunch £5(Off ers start 2 January)
Ask for details of our special promotion.
Tel.: 01298 871382
Opening Times12:00-11:00 Mon-Wed,11.00-12.00 Thurs-Sat,
11.00-10.00 Sun
Dates for the DiaryThu 7th - Tideswell Wakes Festivities Open Meeting, George Hotel 7.30pm
Sat 9th - Craft and Gift Fair, Fountain Square Church hall 9.30am - 2pm. Free admission
Sun 10th - Mothering Sunday, 10.30 Parish Church
Sun 10th - Tidza Ramblers. Meet Cherry Tree Square at 10 a.m.
Thurs 14th - Tideswell Local History Club “Heage Windmill, Belper” given by Brian Nayler at 8pm St John’s Institute
Wed 27th - Tideswell Cinema ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ at The George 7.30pm
Fri 29th - On the Trail of the Easter Corners! Good Friday 10am Parish Church
Sun 31st - Easter Sunday 10.30 Parish Church
From the Editor
Phil Gregory’s article last month generated some interesting comments,
one in this edition, “In Response”, and some online at villagevoicetideswell.org.uk.
Debate is always a good thing and none of us get it right all the time but if things are done for the good of the village community, then even if we get it wrong, or approach things in the wrong way, then having one’s ear torn off in a negative and unproductive way is a little disheartening.
I speak of a phone call received recently, where, maybe as chair of Taste Tideswell or as editor of this veritable organ, I was subjected to fifteen minutes of growing unpleasantness, about an event I personally have nothing to do with the organisation of.
As Phil so eloquently said, Tideswell folk are very welcoming to all who chose to join in and involve themselves in village life.
Pete Hawkins
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Parlour BlueTideswell
Lots of gift ideas & cards for Mother’s Day in Parlour Blue now
Tues - Sat, 10 - 5pm.
Need help or advice?
Patrick McLoughlinMember of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales
You can write at any time to:House of Commons,
London SW1A 0AA
Telephone: 0207 219 3511E: [email protected]
In response
Bravo Tideswellman - we all agree with what you’ve said.
“We” are a friendly group who meet for coffee - life long residents, long term incomers and new incomers, all laughing and chatting together.
One lifelong resident can remember your childhood ambition to be the first black Prime Minister. We wish you were........
The March to Wakes
Hi everyone! Just a reminder about the public meeting on Thursday 7th
March from 7.30pm at the George Hotel. As well as village residents, local businesses, associations and clubs are also very welcome, so please come along to share ideas and find out how to get involved....or just come along for a drink and hear about the latest plans for Wakes 2013.
If you cannot attend the meeting and want to express ideas or contribute in any way just stop one of us in the village or get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Liz Hill, Chair Wakes Committee
Easter Corners
Children, and the young at heart, are invited to come along to this short
informal time of worship. There will be plenty of movement and activity, not to mention Hot Cross Buns and juice, as we lead up to the celebration of Easter.
Details will be given out at our schools about the related craft competition.
All welcome.
Wakes 2013
Wakes will start on Saturday 22nd June and end on Sunday 30th this year
with Big Saturday on 29th. Get the dates in your diary and tell as many friends as possible, especially those who live out of the village.
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❃ waxing and fake bake tanning
❃ manicures and pedicures
❃ special-occasion make-up & bridal packages (MAC products used)
❃ Swedish body/back massage: with aromatherapy, excellent for relieving muscle and joint tnesion, stimulating the circulation & lymphatic system, soothing the nervous system & emotions, reducing stress & renewing energy.
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❃ GIFT VOUCHERS: a special beauty or massage treat makes a lovely present for any occasions - just a phone call away for free delivery to your door
Pre-planning Advice
The Peak District National Park Authority is introducing a new pre-
application advice service for people considering development of their property or land.
The service, which includes appointments with allocated planning officers, will improve on previous ‘drop-in’ sessions when only general information could be given. People who need advice should initially contact the Authority’s Customer Service Team on 01629 816200 or [email protected]
Customer service advisers can answer general planning queries, but for more detailed enquiries about specific ideas, a planning officer will give pre-application
advice and normally see the application right through the process.
Director of planning John Scott said: “We want to communicate more effectively with our customers so that they understand what to expect and what is expected of them. They will also be advised about any fundamental problems with the proposal and how they could be resolved to give the application a better chance of success.
The new advice service is also hoped to raise the quality of developments by giving time at an early stage to negotiate changes to proposals that would enhance the national park setting.
To find more information go to www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning .
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Patricia LawtonDipCFHP, MPSPract
FOOT CARE CLINIC
held at Fountain Square Pharmacy Ltd,Tideswell on Thursdays.
Nail Trimming, Removal of Corns & CallousesVerruca Treatments
For an appointment phone 01298 871249 or see The Pharmacy Staff
For a home visit phone 07966 713098.
Peak Physique
Sport Massage&
Refl exology
Alice Lee-Overton MSMA MAoR
Millers Dale 01298 872462www.peakphysique.info
HOMEOPATHYA natural, safe and effective
treatment that is suitable for all medical conditions.
Tel: 07968 167036 Litton
www.lindsayallison.co.uk
Approved by Westfi eld Health
History Changed
On Thursday 14th March, the Tideswell Local History Club will hear a talk
on “Heage Windmill, Belper” given by Brian Nayler at 8pm in St John’s Institute, Tideswell.
Visitors are very welcome. The event costs £2.50 which includes refreshments. Call 01298 871591 (Julia) or 871428 (June) for information. Please note this replaces the previously advertised talk.
www.hopevalleyacupuncture.com
Hope Valley Acupuncture Available at Valley Health Club, Hathersage & Alive, Calver
Kat LoveMBAcC BSc (Hons) Traditi onal Chinese Acupuncture
Can Acupuncture Help You? Acupuncture can be helpful for many conditi ons including pain relief,
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Acupuncture is covered by Westf ield & other insurers.
For appointments & enquiriesplease call Kat on 07904 953304
www.gregwalker.co.uk
Greg Walker
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Allotments Plans 2013
The days are getting warmer and lighter, and some of us are desperate to get
out on to our allotments. The seeds are bought, potatoes are chitting, and we all hope that it can’t possibly rain as much or be as cold in 2013 as last year - that the dreaded blight will stay away - and that things will just grow bigger and better next time.
However - it is hope tinged with experience! Despite last year’s conditions being so difficult, we had a hugely successful Open Show in August 2012. We had over 240 entries in the Fountain Square Church Hall, many from new exhibitors as well as old friends. We also had lots of visitors to the Show, who enjoyed the wonderful displays of flowers, veg’, photos of local scenes, and home cooking - as well as the lovely art and poetry from children in the village. There are lots of photos on our web site.
But even though the event was so successful, it might be even more successful if we put back the usual date by a couple of weeks - just to extend the growing season a little. So in 2013, the planned date for the Open Show is 31st August - start planning your prize winning entries now!
We are always looking for new ideas for the Open Show, and in 2013 we are introducing a new category for just this year for knitting or crocheting a child’s cot blanket (30” square approximately). All entries will be donated to the charity Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child, but there will be a cash prize for the winner of this category. So while you are waiting for your seeds to arrive - get knitting or crocheting
- there can be no blaming the weather on this occasion.
Further information about the Tideswell Allotments Association can be found on our web site - www.tideswellallotments.org.uk.
Lynn Crowe, Secretary, TAA
Flowers, Plants, Coffee & Cake.Beautiful gift bouquets and
arrangements, delivery to Tideswell.
While enjoying a yummy treat customers can also browse the wide selection of gifts and cards we have
available.
Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL 01433 621133
Tidza Ramblers
The village walking group is fairly small but definitely well established. Walks
are six miles or so, usually on the second Sunday of the month. Sometimes additional walks are arranged between those who like to go out more often or cover longer distances. A few park ranger led walks have been excellent too.
We would welcome new recruits. I go out occasionally with another group and can’t help but notice that the length of the lunch stop seems monitored. A couple had just poured coffee into flask cups when the instruction came to move on! Be assured that this won’t happen with our group.
Helen Royle - 872550
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T: 01298 871222F: 01298 872412E: [email protected]
www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk
Anchor Garage Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8RB
Pick-up points near you
15th Mar HARROGATE, YORKSHIRE DALES & RAILS W/E 3 days £189.00
19th Mar MID WEEK LONDON THEATRE BREAK 2 days £139.00
25th Mar CUMBRIAN CAVALADE – SIGHTSEEING SPECTACLE 5 days £359.00
29th Mar THAMES VALLEY, OXFORD & WINDSOR 4 days £259.00
29th Mar LONDON WEEKEND 3 days £195.00
1st Apr SIDMOUTH AND SOUTH DEVON 5 days £379.00
4th Apr CORNWALL SPRING FLOWER SHOW & HELIGAN 5 days £399.00
4th Apr ‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ & ‘THE MANOR REBORN’ 4 days £269.00
LIVING HISTORY
Our thanks go to those whom we have interviewed during the past month.
Again we have recorded some wonderful memories which are being transcribed by our hard working team. You will shortly be able to listen to some at www.soundcloud.com/tideswelltales.
One of the main topics we discussed at our last month’s meeting was the ‘Telephone Kiosk’ which we adopted last year. Before we can install any equipment the kiosk needs a ‘Face Lift’ so we would like to ask all local handymen/painters to give us a quote for some maintenance and painting. Call Paul on 01298 872285 or Gill on 01298 871900 to discuss our needs.
The kiosk will become a ‘MEMORY BOX’ and we would like to incorporate a poem
on one of the side of the box. We therefore invite anybody from any age group to enter a competition to write one. The winner will be invited to the unveiling ceremony. Put your entries in an envelope and post through letter-box at 16 Church St. The poem should be associated to a memory and our village.
We would still like to see some more locals getting involved in our forthcoming performance, so come on all you budding actors and story tellers, get in touch and help us produce something really exciting for Wakes Week. And finally, March has arrived and we are officially one year old. We have achieved a lot over the last twelve months and it’s mainly thanks to you and your contributions. Let’s all keep up the good work and see this project grow.
Gillian Adams, Secretary, 872285
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Meadow LodgeCatering for all occasions
Parties – Anniversaries – Funeral Teas (a speciality)
Cold Buffets - Home Baking
Fresh locally sourced produceDelivered to your home or venueQuality food at reasonable rates
Call Linda for a chat on01298 871694 or 07941 718674
VALLEY CARE DIRECT
for all your Personal/Homecare needs
Small quality CQC Registered Agency
Serving Tideswell & the Hope Valley
Tel:01298 87231207866 37113307814 022601
Email: [email protected]
Business Support Project
Jonathan Charlesworth, The Farming Life Centre’s Farm Business Development
Officer is available to help with free, impartial and confidential support for farming families and farm businesses in the Peak District
Examples of situations Jonathan can assist with include: record keeping (tagging/passports), Single Farm Payment/RPA problems, animal welfare, succession issues, BTB, accessing grants, etc .
Jonathan is also available to assist farmers who are looking at changing or developing their business in some way, e.g. diversification, succession, computers and IT, livestock management etc.
He is in regular attendance at Bakewell, Leek and Holmfirth markets and organises a number of evening training meetings.
If you want to speak to Jonathan you can contact him directly on 07410 550616 or email him on : [email protected]
Keep Fit Classes at Fountain Square Church HallWednesday evening classes include: -
7pm Ab Attack! – A 20 minute workout to tighten and tone the abdominal muscles. £2 per class.
7:30pm Aerobics – These 45 minute sessions are a great way to burn fat, tone up and de-stress. £4 per class.
To secure a place or for further details, please contact Emma on 01298 871896
www.okoactive.com
Tideswell Band
Rehearse on Monday & Friday 7.30pm - 9.00pm
in the Youth Club Building
We are always looking for new players and committee members.
If you would like to get involved, please come along
Contact Simon on 07762 797595 or Libs 07748 987503
Reg Charity 1074612
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A.W. ElectricalCity and Guilds Qualifi ed Electrician
Extra Lights, Sockets, Showers, Consumer Units
All work certifi ed & installed to the highest standard
Prompt Service & Free Estimates
Part ‘P’ qualifi ed & Registered under the Competent Persons Scheme
Contact Alan Warhurst (Domestic Electrician), TideswellTel: 01298 871093 Mob: 07751 297690
nergise lectrical ervices
Your Local Electrician ● Reliable and Professional ● Part P Registered ● Fully Insured. ● All Domestic Work Undertaken ● Fuse Boxes Replaced ● No job too small ● No Call Out Charge
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PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS
At the February meeting no members of the public were present. The Council
meets at the Library on the second Monday of each month at 7.15pm, and members of the public are welcome to attend. A period of time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for public questions. The next meeting will be held on Monday March 11th.
The bank balance at 25th January, stands at a healthy £22,457.05, largely thanks to the work of the Clerk Lesley, who has claimed back VAT from the past 4 years, along with reimbursable payments from Derbyshire Dales District Council over the same period. These had not been claimed by the previous Responsible Financial Officer. These one-off payments will enable the Council to carry out work throughout Tideswell as planned, without cutbacks at present, and will provide something of a buffer.
Sadly some of the money which has been spent by the Council is being lost to residents because of theft.
Items such as water butts have been replaced at the cemetery several times, when stolen. Now the latest material to disappear is the salt/grit which is placed in the grit bins. The Council spent just over one thousand pounds on grit, ready for the snowy icy weather.
Within two days the bins have been emptied. Obviously the grit is there to be used, and residents are free to use it on the road or pavement outside their own property. It is provided for the benefit of everyone in Tideswell, to make life easier
during the winter. However some people have used grit on their own personal paths.
More seriously, grit appears to have been removed. Please will witnesses report any such thefts to the Clerk on 01298 872000.
Most people in Tideswell will already have received notification from Derbyshire County Council about the reduction in street lighting. A plan is displayed in the Parish Council Notice Board (on the wall of the Co-op, in Gratton Gardens). Comments and queries should be addressed to the DCC at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/streetlights, or at County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG by 19th March.
Shortly the Parish Council will undertake one of the most pleasant duties, in recognising achievements within Tideswell. The Community Awards for under 25’s and for over 25’s will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting. Nominations for each category should be sent to the Clerk.
Sue Barber on behalf of Tideswell Parish Council.
Tideswell Stores
Agent for Dry Cleaning &
Laundry.
(Typical Prices.)
Men’s suit £11.50
Dress £7.00
Jacket £8.00
Duvet wash From £12
7kg wash only £10
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Tideswell Pre-schoolTel: 01298 871888
For children aged 2 to 5Registered and inspected by OFSTED
Free nursery vouchers accepted
Please support your village pre-school, where we make learning fun
Admissions Julie 01298 871903Treasurer Dawn 01298 871131
DO YOU NEED CHILD CARE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS?If the answer is yes – please read on.
TASC is a fun, safe place for your kids to play and see their friends.
Have peace of mind that your children are being looked after by caring and qualifi ed staff until
6pm Monday to Friday.
For further details & to book please contact:Amber or Lucy on 07792 075486
between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday
Good OFSTED Report Child Care Vouchers accepted
Sing through the CenturiesA day to rehearse and
perform sacred works in the stunning Cathedral of the Peak
Hosted by Tideswell Singers Saturday 20 April 2013
More info: 07976 604313www.tideswellsingers.org.uk
TIDESWELL MALE VOICE CHOIR
Tuesday/Wednesday Evenings 7.30 pm
Old Grammar SchoolTideswell
New Members Welcome
www.tideswellmvc.co.uk
Peak Volumes: the next stage
Thank you for your patience – normal service will be resumed as soon as
possible…
At Peak Volumes on Commercial Road in Tideswell, we are moving into the final stages of preparation before throwing open the doors around Easter. Julian Wright, based in Eyam, is building shelves for us, and then our job will be to get the right book on the right shelf!
Do check out the window arranged by Fiona Rogers – forget the snow and look forward to the holidays and mountain climbing, trips to the beach, holiday reading and sightseeing. Look out for our next window later in March, and watch this space for the latest news!
Keep following us at the blog at www.peak-volumes.com, on Facebook and Twitter (@PeakVolumes), and in the window of the shop.
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THE KITCHEN GARDEN 2013
One day the garden is covered in snow and looks like a winter wonderland
and a few days later the snow has gone, the sun is shining and it begins to look like spring.
We are managing to take advantage as and when the sun shines so now the soil has been given a good dig and a feed, the garlic that was planted in December is now beginning to pop up, the greenhouse has been cleaned out, all the pots given a wash ready for the next planting, the seeds have been ordered and we’re on target for the best growing season the Kitchen Garden has ever had! And we definitely intend to feature at the May Food Festival, more details in the April Issue.
Many thanks for all the donations we received for the garden last year. It means we now have 2 compost bins in good use, a thriving array of soft fruits as well as somewhere to sit and enjoy the garden.
And, please, if anyone has any garden furniture surplus to requirements, it would be gratefully received.
We’d also love to hear from you if you can spare some time to help us. It can range from a few minutes to a few hours. There is sometimes lots of do and sometimes less, and we always have a good natter whilst working.
Just get in touch with either Maureen on 871542 or Judy on 872408.
Situation VacantTIDESWELL SCHOOL OF FOOD
We are looking to recruit a new
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Do you know how to manage a business and have a good understanding of � nance? Can you work well with a team and put our
customers � rst? If so, you could be just what we’re looking for.
� e role is part time (3.5 days per week) and there will be occasional evening and weekend work.
� e closing date for applications is 10th March 2013For more details please contact Lisa
on 01298 871262 and/or [email protected]
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Tidza Fitness ClassesCome and try your local exercise groups, all classes are designed to suit all levels of fi tness as you workout at your own pace. These classes are ideal for beginners and regular exercisers. Classes are held at the fountain square church hall and cost £5.
CircuitsMonday 7-8pm - just turn up. These classes are a mixture of group aerobic exercises and individual exercise stations.
SpinTuesday 1-2pm or 7pm-8pm and Friday 1-2pm or 7.30pm-8.30pmA mixture of sprints, hill climbs, seated climbs and aero racing all without leaving the church hall. All songs are choreographed giving you a great workout.
Prefer to train at home?Not a problem, why not have some 1-2-1 personal training at YOUR HOUSE, these sessions are planned to meet your individual needs and goals, e.g. weight loss, toning, to improve your overall health.
SPECIAL RATES FOR VV READERSMountain bikingMonthly ladies only evening bike ridesSee website or call for details, these rides are designed for ALL abilities and cost £5, also available to guide groups or individuals
Aromatherapy massageHad a hard week at work, getting stressed at home, why not indulge in a relaxing massage.
Sweat and Smile Personal Training is fully insured and we can be contacted on:Mobile: 07914817073 | Facebook: sweat and smile personal training
Twitter: sweatandsmile | Website: www.sweatandsmile.co.uk
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Bakewell Travel
We pride ourselves on the service we provide to our customers
• Package Holidays• Taylor-made• Flights• City Breaks• Family Holidays• Business Travel• Cruises• Ski Holidays• Weddings & honeymoons
Contact Alison or Jane on 01629 813004
[email protected] [email protected]
• Home & Business customers
• Hardware upgrades & repairs
• Performance optimization
• Software support for Windows & Mac
• Installation of office & home networks
• Wireless network setup & troubleshooting
• Detection & removal of viruses & malware
• Fault finding
• Security advice
• General advice
Computer repair & Computer repair &
support specialists support specialists
Phone: 01433 445077Phone: 01433 445077
Mobile: 07815 305541 Mobile: 07815 305541
Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
Web: www.highpeakIT.co.ukWeb: www.highpeakIT.co.uk
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During the last year there has been an average 185 members of TDCA
who have been entered into the monthly draws of the 200+ Club. Thank you for your support which has raised £895 for the benefit of our community after paying out £1325 in prizes.
Some of the money raised during the year has been used in the following ways:-• Providing some of the colourful flower
troughs around the village;• Prizes for the jubilee themed floral
competition;• Donation to Tideswell Cinema for the
purchase of new equipment;• Donation to Tideswell Allotment
Society for their annual show;• Donation to Tideswell Living History
Group;• Purchase of wreath for Remembrance
Sunday;• Making up the shortfall from the
bonfire takings.
200+ Club New Season 2013/2014April 1st 2013 sees the start of the new 200+ Club year. Hopefully all current members will continue with their membership. Can you help increase the numbers by encouraging friends and neighbours to join if they do not already belong? Then it would be possible to do more for our community.
The collectors will be calling on current members during March to renew memberships. If you would like to join the
TDCA for the first time and be entered into the draw you will be most welcome. We accept cash, cheques or payment through the bank.
Please contact Dorothy Whitehouse 871661 or Judy Cooke 872408.
Membership remains at £12 for the year.
Need some funding for a group projectThe TDCA is always happy to consider written applications from groups within the community who need extra financial support for a project. Please send any such applications to the Secretary, Sandra Howard, November Cottage, Bank Square, Tideswell. Do go to our website for more details of what goes on in Tideswell and its District. www.tideswellonline.co.uk
200+ ClubThe results of the February 2013 200+ Club draw£50 - 056, £25 - 115, £20 - 027£10 - 089, £10 - 028, £10 - 303
Are you new to the district?Please collect a Welcome Pack, free of charge and full of helpful information from Peak District Dairy Shop, or go on our website www.tideswellonline.co.uk
Please would all businesses and local organisations let me know of any changes to contacts, venues, times, phone numbers etc. so that I can keep the information right up to date. If you wish to advertise in the pack please contact me. Thank you.
Dorothy Whitehouse 871661
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Traditional Family ButchersN.T. Gibbs
Established 1958
Queen Street, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8JT
Locally farmed Beef, Lamb and PorkAward-winning Black PuddingHomemade sausages, burgers, haslet and potted beefFreshly produced Stir-fries and KebabsSucculent hand-carved Ham and Cold CutsEnglish Dry-cure Bacon and local free-range eggsVariety of freshly baked Pies and Sausage RollsDerbyshire Oatcakes and a selection of cheeses
Hog RoastSpecial occasion, party or outdoor function? Philip & Ian can solve your catering problems. Their mobile Hog Roast & BBQ is proving very popular and can be adapted to suit your needs.
Call: 01298 871221 (day) & 01298 872391 (eve and weekends)
Chef Joe’s Crispy Chilli Beef (to serve 2-3)
For the beef: 200ml sunflower or vegetable oil for deep-frying1-2 free range eggs5 tbsp. cornflour200g rump or fillet steak, sliced into thin strips
For the Sauce:3 spring onions finely sliced 2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 red chilli1 celery stick finely slicedHandful of beansprouts1/2 red pepper finely sliced2-3 tsp caster sugar75ml rice vinegar & 75ml light soy sauce
Method1. For the beef, pour the vegetable oil into a deep fat fryer or medium saucepan and heat until it reaches 180C, or when a small cube of bread dropped in turns golden in 30 seconds.
2. Whisk the eggs and cornflour in a bowl to form a batter that has the consistency of single
cream (add a little water if required).
3. Coat the steak strips in the batter and fry in the oil for around 2 minutes, or until the batter turns golden brown. It may be better to fry the beef in small batches so that it doesn’t all stick together. Once ready, remove the beef from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a tea towel or kitchen paper.
4. Heat a frying pan or wok with a tablespoon of sunflower oil. Add the spring onions, garlic, chilli, ginger, celery and peppers and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the vegetables start to go soft but still have some bite to them.
5. Add the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and bring to the boil. Add the bean sprouts and the beef and mix together well until all of the beef is coated in the sauce. 6. Serve the crispy chilli beef with boiled rice, spring rolls and prawn crackers.
To find out more about Tideswell School of Food and the courses on offer, visit tideswellschooloffood.co.uk or call 01298 871262.
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P&G LETTSPROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
The Peak’s Leading Residential Letting Agency
Bringing tenants and quality properties together for the last
18 years
“A personal service you can trust”TEL: 01298 872195
www.pandgletts.com
Fountain Square Pharmacy LtdTideswell
‘for all your pharmacy needs’
Hours of BusinessMon -Tues 9am - 5.30pm
Wed - Fri 8.45am - 5.45pmSaturday 9am - 1 pm
Closed for lunch 1-2 pm
01298 871249
Most Debit & Credit Cards accepted
K’s Hair SalonOpening Hours:
Monday ClosedTuesday ClosedWednesday 8 am - 2.30 pmThursday 8 am - 7.00 pmFriday 8 am - 7.00 pmSaturday 8 am - 1.00 pmSunday ClosedLate: By appointment 871779
TLC CLEANING SERVICES
Your Local, Family-run Business
Fully Insured Competitive pricesTel: 01298 83651 or 07858 125059
www.tlccleaning.vpweb.co.uk
DOMESTIC & LIGHT COMMERCIAL CLEANINGHoliday Lets, Spring CleaningRegular or One-off Cleaning
From Just £9 per Hour
D.Bryant DecoratingProfessionally Qualifi ed
Helping you create abeautiful home.
Providing a professional quality service for all your decorating
needs
Tel: 01298 872252 Mobile: 07817 928459
Email: [email protected]
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DIY, Painting & Decorating,Gardening, Mowing, Electrical Work incl. PAT testing, Drystone Walling
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At t’Flicks
Tideswell Cinema transports us into the world of espionage, with the choice of
‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ as March’s film, to be shown on Wednesday 27th at 7.30pm, upstairs at The George.
This 2011 film is based on John le Carre’s novel, and is set in 1970s London, in the midst of the Cold War. It follows the hunt for a Soviet double-agent at the top of the British Secret Service. It seems the Soviets have turned the service inside out.
‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Gary Oldman’s performance as George Smiley. John Hurt and Colin Firth also star. Guest Members for the night are welcome, at a cost of £4.75.
The committee apologises that we were unable to show ‘The Whistle Blower’ in January, as the screen broke as we were putting it up. We have decided to show it on our April date, Tuesday 30th April, and the final film of the season, still to be selected, will be shown during May.
Food Festival 2013
Plans are moving forward for our third annual Food Festival which promises to
be bigger and better than the previous two.
If you would like a stall for the day, please see Phil Walker in the Post Office. Last year we had local businesses and organisations joining in the fun along with the visiting stall holders and with a packed village all reported brisk trade.
The Festival is also looking for volunteers to help on the day. Directing traffic and visitors, helping stall holders, smiling and looking cheerful and just being on hand when something needs doing.
If you’re part of a local group or band and would like to do something - dance, sing, exhibit - then do contact Phil.
The Festival is for everyone in the village and helps to highlight what the village has to offer and what a great place it is to come and shop. By doing that, it’ll help to keep our shops open whilst other villages are losing theirs.
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Cressbrook Film ClubFriday 1st March 8pm SEVEN SAMURAI (PG)
A classic black and white Japanese movie made in 1954, which has been hailed as one of the greatest masterpieces of film-making. Hollywood translated it into the extremely popular 1960 western THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN – but not a patch on this original version. Starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura and directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Cressbrook Film Club has a 4 metre screen, 5.1 surround sound, really comfy seats, the bar is open for refreshments before and after the film and there’s a warm welcome for everyone - old and new members and guests. Doors open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm and lasts 190mins.
Friday 15th March 8pmTHE WAY (cert 12)
Stars Martin Sheen, James Nesbitt and written and directed by Sheen’s son Emilio Estevez. Sheen plays an eye-surgeon with a comfortable Californian life who flies to France to collect the ashes of his wayward elder son, played by Estevez, killed in the Pyrenees during a storm while walking el Camino de Santiago, a famous Spanish pilgrims route. Great script, great direction, great scenery.
Doors open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm and lasts 123mins.
Membership of Cressbrook Film Club is £21 for the whole season with guest tickets available at £4.50 per film for adults and £3 for kids. Contact Carole on 01298 871
451 or David 01298 872 144 to renew your membership, become a member and pre-book guest tickets in advance – vital for a seat.
Go to the website www.cressbrookclub.org.uk for this seasons films, details of membership and the location of the venue.
Stunning Music for Church
A top band is coming to Tideswell in March to play at the Parish Church.
On 21st March The Old Dance School stops off in Tideswell for an exciting Derbyshire date on its national tour this spring. Radio 2’s Mike Harding says of them “Stunning... full-on, full of life and verve.”
This cinematic septet will unleash their duelling fiddles, soaring brass crescendos, wind and vocal harmonies and earth shattering grooves in a genre busting live show in Tideswell that will leave the audience breathless. The seven members have a remarkable diversity and scale. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals to green festivals.
This is great music with a strong Derbyshire connection and following. Their shows are very popular so make sure of your tickets now. It will be a great evening, appealing to all tastes in music. If you’ve not seen them perform before make sure you see them now!
Brought to the village by Tideswell Arts Festival. Tickets £11 and £9 from Tideswell Post Office and Litton Shop, bookings on [email protected] and 01298 871063. Check out theolddanceschool.com for more information.
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WHITE POISON
This was the very unflattering nickname given to milk production of 150 years
ago. Our speaker at the History Club meeting in February was Dr. Rodger Dalton and during his talk on the Railway, Milk Trade and Derbyshire Farming he explained that milk supply was so subject to contamination and adulteration that it became known as this “troublesome trade”.
Growing corn became uneconomic for farmers after the repeal of the Corn Laws, so many of them went into dairy. Around here however, they had great difficulty in getting liquid milk to consumers in the towns and so they concentrated on cheese making. Many of our farms used to have a cheese press in the dairy and they would raise pigs using the surplus whey. They also changed the breed of their cattle from the old Longhorn to the Shorthorn and because much of the upland areas were covered in heath, they burnt and limed and ploughed on the limestone moors (such as our Heathydales) until they could make good pastureland. Around here, we made Factor’s (dealer’s) cheese of about 20lbs weight, but it was described as only a middling sort of product. One of the customers for this cheese was the Navy and they actually jumped on it to test it! Eventually, we developed small factories for more efficient manufacture such as those at Hartington, Gratton, Grange Mill and Parwich.
Urban dairies sprang up in towns (Islington was reputed to have 20,000 cows tied up), with the fodder being carted in and the manure carted back to the countryside. This process was terribly subject to contamination and in 1865 the cattle plague Rinderpest, a disease imported from
Estonia, played havoc. Stray dogs were put down, agricultural shows cancelled and cattle were ‘treated’ with pepper, vinegar, nitre and saltpetre, with little success.Worldwide events affected also trade. During the Napoleonic Wars the price of cheese tripled, but by the 1870s we were importing 74,000 tons of American cheese, because it was 10 shillings a hundredweight cheaper than the home production of 80,000 tons.The explosion of railway transport in the mid 1800s altered the trade again and soon 80% of all milk was being carried by rail. Because of their dubious practices, many town cowkeepers lost their customers to the sweet uncontaminated milk coming in from the countryside. Because of the railways, Burton on Trent greatly expanded its beer production so brewers’ grains became readily available as fodder. Even the workhouses in Manchester benefited from the railways, because then they could have freshly delivered milk.However, this “troublesome trade” still took its toll – infant deaths in 1900 were 150 per thousand, the same figure as it had been in 1840! One of the biggest culprits was tuberculosis, so when Nestle opened up a milk processing factory in Ashbourne they did a great trade, because mothers trusted tinned milk more than the fresh.On a lighter note, our speaker told us that Dairy Crest still delivered to his doorstep. He rang them up to alter his order and noticed a foreign accent so asked where he was speaking from - Manilla! Another superbly informative talk for the club – come and join us on March 14th at 8pm in the Institute, when we shall be having a talk about the restoration of Heage windmill.
Brian Woodall
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Watch out for the Beetle
Tideswell Community Players are rehearsing their play for their spring
production, Metamorphosis.
This unusual play is about a man who wakes to find himself transformed into a giant beetle! Based on the famous tale by Franz Kafka, this play by Stephen Berkoff has been stunning audiences for many years. Filled will black humour and poignant scenes of family life, this will be a great evening out. If you would like to help in any way with the play please make contact now. To be performed in the intimate setting Upstairs at The George, 25th to 27th April. More details next month.
TCP are also in the early stages of planning their autumn production. The Stirrings in Sheffield is a spectacular play with music and song involving a big cast. It is about unrest and murder in the knife grinding industry in Victorian Sheffield. Based on true events it is intended to be performed in Tideswell Church. This will be a fantastic show to watch or get involved in. More details in coming months about this exciting
project but make contact now if you would like to be part of it in any way. Contact [email protected]. 01298 871063.
Junior Cricket
Tideswell Cricket Club intend to start a junior section next season commencing
at the start of May 2013. The initial focus will be on establishing an U13 team to play junior league cricket in the 2014 season.
With this in mind we ‘d love to hear from children between 8 and 11 years of age who would be interested in joining our training sessions at Tideswell Sports Ground next May. The sessions will be run by an experienced ECB Level 2 Coach.
There’s a membership fee of £10 a year and a charge of £3 per session; training sessions will commence at 4.30 pm and finish at 5.45 pm on either Wednesday or Thursday nights depending upon the coach’s other engagements. Places will be limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Anyone wishing to join should contact either Andy Stelling (872042) or Bob Walkden on 01298 871804.
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What’s new in MS?
Well... optical coherence tomography, a technique that scans the eyes,
showing the thickness of the nerve, which reflects the progression of MS.
Will we be discussing this at our next MS Get together? Probably not! So come along and find out what we do discuss.Our forth coming meetings are:• Saturday 30th March 2:00pm• Saturday 27th April 2:00pm• Saturday 25th May 2:00pm• Saturday 29th June 2:00pm
As usual we will meet at Vanilla Kitchen in Tideswell in the Ice Cream Parlour. If you would like more information or a lift please do get in contact on 01298 871820.
Andrea M
Village Voice website
People are starting to visit the Village Voice website on a regular basis now.
We get ten to fifteen visitors a day which is great to see.
If you register you can add your own events to the calendar of events and we’re inviting businesses who currently advertise in the Voice to add their details. In a while we’ll throw the offer open to other businesses and that’s when we’ll start to charge, so current advertisers, get your act together now.
Registering on the site is straightforward, using the link at the bottom of the page.
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New vicar for Village
The Rev’d Simon White, who has been vicar of West Hallam and Mapperley
with Stanley and Stanley Common about eight miles from Derby, for nearly fourteen years will be joining us in Tideswell in June of this year.
He is married to Gillian, who is Associate Priest in Chester Green, Derby, and who works at a big acute teaching hospital in Nottingham.
In his own words Rev’d White says: “Key elements of my ministry so far, which I feel passionate about, have been pastoral care, working with schools, developing the life of village churches, and creative projects bridging church and community.”
We hope you will all join us in welcoming Simon and Gillian to the village.
Wednesday morning coffee
Parents who have dropped off children at either the school or pre-school are
warmly invited to the St John’s Institute for a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of toast on Wednesday term times from 9am-10am, starting from Wednesday 27 February.
All are welcome.
Mothering SundayAll are welcome to the Parish Church on Mothers Day – Sunday 10 March at 10.30am. Children, bring your mothers! The service will have activities for children and there will also be a christening. Everyone is welcome and we hope to have posies for children to collect and present to their mothers and grandmothers.
Easter Sunday
Everyone is invited to the Easter Sunday service on 31 March at 10.30am. The
service will be led by Canon Martin Collins who is a great preacher. Easter Eggs will be given out to all the young (and young at heart) during the service.
For those who are interested, there will also be a service at 7.30pm on Thursday 28th March and a service of reflection from 2pm-3pm on Good Friday, March 29th, led by Rev’d Michael Collier.
Please do join us for any of these services.
Beat the bin price rise
Time is running out for Derbyshire residents to buy a discounted compost
bin before a price increase comes in at the start of April.
Currently the cheapest compost bin through the County Council’s discount scheme is £16 plus a £5.49 delivery charge.
Councillor John Allsop, our cabinet member for recycling and technology, said: “I’d encourage anyone thinking of getting into composting to buy a bin before the end of March to save that little bit extra.
“We want to help Derbyshire residents reduce the amount of waste they send to landfill. Composting at home is a great way of achieving this and also helps protect the environment.
Compost bins and accessories can be ordered via www.getcomposting.com or by calling 0844 571 4444.
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Bowl’d Over Mar ‘13
Well here we raring to get on that green again; the antidote to cabin
fever induced by indoor short mat bowling. It’s an entirely different game; it’s a head game which needs tactical thinking but it’s not the same as being on the green having the sun & a cooling breeze in your face. Or, as in the case of last year, driving rain & gale force winds.
Enough of those fond memories and more about the delights in store for this year.
The first, non-bowling, event of the year is ‘Rack your Brains Quiz’ on Thurs. March 13th at 8pm in The Horse & Jockey hosted by the inimitable Wain & Wright; £5 including sandwiches & chips or £1.50 for the quiz only.
The green opens on 23/3/13, weather permitting. Please come & have ago on Fri. evenings after 6pm.
On Sun. 26th May (Spring Bank Holiday) we’re having our open day, some of you came last year to the Jubilee one. Sun, fun & bowls, we hope, with refreshments & Wain & Wright entertainment.
The event of the year, in Wakes Week, will be Rock ‘n’ Bowls 4 with a similar format as last year. Watch this space for more info – be there or be square.
Griff
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Help at Hand for Farmers
In the mid 90’s mad cow disease or BSE knocked the British cattle industry for
six. Many a livestock farmer would say that this was the start of all the regulations and bureaucracy that has invaded their lives; it was further compounded by the 2001 Foot & Mouth Disease epidemic and the insidious spread of bovine TB, and more recently the Schmallenberg virus.
Walking side by side over this same period of time has been the springing up of local support groups, willing to give a helping hand to farmers and their families. I am privileged to be part of such a service available to Derbyshire farmers.
In fact I wear FOUR hats! Let me explain.
Farm Crisis Network (FCN) is a national Christian based organisation with over 300 volunteers within 32 county groups across the UK. The Derbyshire group comprises 10 trained volunteers, including several farmers, and myself as the county coordinator. In 2012, emotional and practical support was provided to 23 new referrals. A national telephone helpline operates every day of the year by volunteers – the number being 0845 367 9990. The website will give you more information: www.farmcrisisnetwork.org.uk
My work as agricultural chaplain was God’s timing for me and the industry I serve. Due to falling numbers I was made redundant from my position as lecturer in agriculture at Derby College (Broomfield). I moved in to the chaplaincy work ten years ago in response to a need for extra pastoral support for hill and upland farmers of the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak. Since
then the work has extended to include the Amber Valley area. This is an ecumenical position, working alongside the leadership of the rural churches, under the wing of Workplace Chaplaincy in Derbyshire, and managed by Rural Action Derbyshire. I have a presence at Bakewell Market on Mondays - being a member of the Rural Health Team, where an increasingly used farmer’s “Drop-in” clinic operates. I also attend Derby Market on Thursdays.
My chaplaincy work includes planned and unplanned farm visits, networking, hospital/prison visits etc.
Find more information on my personal website – www.GrahamHinds.com
Over the past two years I have been acting as Rural Officer for the Derby Diocese, providing information, help and support to the rural clergy, as well as representing the diocese both in and outside of the county.
I am a founder member of the Agricultural Christian Fellowship, which provides social interaction, support, fun and fellowship to local farming families. There is a variety of meetings over the year, including a farm walk and a barbecue. The next meeting will be held at Calver Village Hall on Saturday 11th May, starting at 7.45pm. Feel free to encourage local farmers to attend.
Graham Hinds (01332 602124/07833 638562/[email protected])