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Hi All.

Welcome to the July edition of S40 Local.

I believe this is the summer edition, but I’m starting to think the British Summer now appears in April and has gone by May, though it seems to be trying again as I write. So, fingers crossed I’m proved wrong and you’re basking in beautiful sunshine.

This month I’d like to welcome Matt Kane on board, he expressed an interest in writing for S40 Local and has submitted his first article this month after attending the Civic Society event on black and white buildings of Chesterfield. I hope you

enjoy reading his work on page 50, we hope you’ll be reading more in the coming editions. Thanks Matt.

We’ve some great articles this month, I attended the official opening of the Monsall tunnels, rode the length of the trail and took some photos so there’s more to read about the tunnels. We meet a local potential Olympian, Liam Pitchford and discuss business with ECO Logic, the Flowerhouse and Hadfield Plant plus lots of other stuff.

You’ve probably also noticed I’ve made another change in the print format this month. I’ve decided to get this magazine ‘perfect bound’, for those of you not in the know, as I wasn’t until recently, this means with a spine – it also means I don’t have a centre spread and it doesn’t flop open, as it did as it got thicker.

As usual, I love to hear your feedback. I want you to like it and if you’ve got anything to say, positive or negative, feel free to get in touch. I’ve included some of the feedback we’ve had this month for you to read.

We also got some feedback on last months street party article … about our flag! “I was disappointed that our national flag was printed upside down, was this a photo of the actual flag on the day or pulled from some library? The broad white stripe should be at the top when next to the hoist or flag pole.

Keep up the good work and thanks again.

Best regards,

Mel”

Apologies, it was on our street, but we promise we’ll do better next time!

If you’re off on your summer holiday, I hope you have a fantastic time and great weather.

Paul.

Good Morning Paul.

On a recent visit to S40 to see my Dad on Somersall Lane I came across your S40 lying beside Derbyshire Life in his sitting room.

What a lovely surprise to find such a professional and interesting magazine just about S40.

Prompted by S40, instead of taking the car into ‘town’ I set off to walk the length of Chatsworth Road from Somersall Lane to the big roundabout near Dunelm.

Well that was my intention!

I visited Created and MesAmis, spent shed loads of money and had lovely green gunpowder tea and cakes!

I was also fascinated to see the developments at the church due to open soon.

Congratulations on your great magazine.

I look forward to my next visit to my Dad to continue my journey down Chatsworth Road......if I can get past the shops near the church.

Best Wishes

Di Pickover

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What’s On? 11 June to 3 September

Chesterfield Museum Exhibition: Elegance and Industry. An exhibition about Chesterfield during the 18th century. Chesterfield Museum Tel. 01246 345727

Saturday 2 July Ashgate Hospice: Junior Three Peak Challenge. Take on Kinder Scout, Brown Knoll and Mam Tor. An event for 13 to 21 year olds in support of Ashgate Hospice. For further information contact [email protected] or call 01246 567250 or register online @ www.ashgatehospice.org

Saturday 2 July Concert: St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton 7.30 pm. “Aurora” Acapella (female singing group) will perform in church. £10 admission including refreshments. Arranged as part of the church’s Patronal Festival.

Saturday 2 July Westfield Summer Fair @ Westfield Infant School, Vincent Crescent, Brampton S40 3NW: 2pm ‐ 4pm. Fire engine, police car, bouncy castle, tombola and much more. Call 01246 566124 for details.

Saturday 2 July Murder Mystery Evening: Tour Hall or Gardens, solve the ‘whodunnit’ and enjoy a 3‐course supper, 6 pm at Hardwick Hall nr Chesterfield booking essential Tel: 01246 850430.

Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July

Open Gardens @ Old Brampton: Midday till 4: 30pm. Come along and try your hand at bell ringing (Sunday only) or croquet on the lawn. Flower displays and refreshments. Admission £3 and children free. Fundraising in aid of St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton. Contact: 01246 235347.

Friday 8 July Gilbert & Sullivan Society fundraising concert at St John's C/E Church, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield at 7.30 pm. Tickets £7.00, including refreshments, for Parkinson's UK Chesterfield & District Branch. Tickets available from Anne Thompson Tel. 01246 566448.

Friday 8 July Mayors Strawberry Fizz, in aid of Mayors Appeal. £5 per ticket 7pm – 9pm @ Town Hall. Tickets are available from Ashgate Hospice Fundraising Department 01246 567250.

Saturday 9 July Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir Present MY FAIR LADY (concert version), starts 7:30 at The Winding Wheel. Tickets from JMJ Pottery or the Tourist Information Centre.

Saturday 9 July Holymoorside Horticultural Society: Summer Show 2:30 to 4:30pm. 'Holymoorside Village Hall. Contact Peter Forrow on 01246 568000 for a schedule or turn up on the day to view.

Saturday 9 July Ashgate Hospice Summer Fair @ Ashgate Hospice. Between 11am – 3pm. Free entry, all welcome!

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July

Handmade in Derbyshire: The first Artists and Makers Fair at Arkwrights Cromford Mills, Cromford, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ. 11am – 4pm daily. Contact Arkwight Society Tel: 01629 825995. www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk

Tuesday 12 July Open Air Theatre: ‘Macbeth’ Shakespeare’s tragedy becomes a comedy, 7.30 pm in Queen’s Park, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 345777/8.

Tuesday 12 July Chesterfield Civic Society. There will be a talk entitled 'Lovely Leather' at 7.30 in the Eyre Chapel Newbold. Contact Yvonne Williamson (01246) 566509 for more information.

Wednesday 13 July Ashgate Hospice Golf Day @ Walton Golf Club. Tee off times still available, for more information contact Alison Ward, Ashgate Hospice 01246 567250 or email [email protected]

Thursday 14 July Singing for the Brain. St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, song, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimer's Society will be on hand for advice. For more information contact the Alzheimer's society on 01246 223366.


S ummer Kicks Off at Brampton Manor on Saturday 16th July, with the 7th Annual Hogroast

Music Festival, hosted by Becky Measures and raising funds for the Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline. There’s a 10 band line up featuring Absolute Beginners, The Pitz, Pint Of Mild, The Shambles, Damien Downes, Grassoline & Firecracker Vida, with fair ground rides, bucking bronco and kids inflatables, it's the perfect family day out.

If you miss this don't worry they do it all again at the end of August, with a warm up on Sunday 28th August, with a couple of bands & a bbq, then Real Time Live hits Brampton Manor on Monday 29th August a 10 band line up, hogroast, bbq & bar, with kids inflatables & play area, a perfect day out at the end of the school holidays

for all the family. Be sure to put these dates in your diary! And that's not all.

If your looking for a Staycation or summer leisure pursuit, Brampton Manor is the ONLY leisure club in Chesterfield with private outdoor facilities, outdoor gym, sun‐lounge area in the pool courtyard including a beach bar! Don’t miss the junior academy including a school holiday timetable and free crèche, even the classes enjoy the freedom of fresh air. Special summer membership from under a £1.00 a day, how are you going to spend your summer?

Call 01246 277760 or email info@brampton‐manor.com for a free family day pass and tour of the facilities, fur week and six week memberships available.

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What’s On? Thursday 14 July Chesterfield Farmers’ Market: 10 am‐4 pm on Central Pavement, Chesterfield Tel: TIC 01246

345777/8.

Friday 15 July “Last of the Summer Wine Evening” at St. Thomas’ Church, Brampton. 7.30 pm. A themed evening and talk by actress Susan Mallinson , about the making of "Last of the Summer Wine”, in which she has appeared as the “Barmaid”. Optional dress as characters from the sitcom. Tickets £6, inc. cheese and wine, from Church Office 01246 558461. All proceeds to Parish Centre Development Fund.

Friday 15 July Chesterfield Timebank: Pamper Night. 7pm to 9pm at the Parish Centre, Sheffield Road, Stonegravels. Relaxing massages, Reflexology, Reiki, Nails by Fresh Feet, Cosmetics and Beauty Products on offer. Admission £2. Contact via email on [email protected].

Saturday 16 July AMNESTY BIRTHDAY PARTY at the United Reformed Church Hall. 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments, poetry reading, short talk, card sale, candle sale, the construction of a huge number ‘50’ made out of coppers. For details contact Christine Redding on 01246 204223.

Saturday 16 July Saturday Lunchtime Concert ‐ Clarinet Recital. 11:45am Part of the Saturday Lunchtime Concerts programme of chamber music for 2011. Esteemed musician Thomas McFarlane will perform a recital of clarinet music for your entertainment. Elder Yard Chapel, Elder Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 1UR. Elder Yard Chapel Tel: 01246 559407

Saturday 16 July Cutthorpe Carnival: 12 noon‐10 pm at cricket ground, Cutthorpe nr Chesterfield Tel: 01246 557956.

Sunday 17 July Garden Open: 10.30 am‐3.30 pm at garden of Special Historic Interest, The Green, Eckington nr Chesterfield Tel: 07970 650359.

Mon 18 July Chesterfield Ghost Walk. Your guide is Guide, Most Haunted's Richard Felix. The walk starts at the very haunted Rutland Hotel finishing at The Royal Oak in The Shambles with a candlelit supper, a location which was once a meeting place for the Knights Templar. Lasting approximately three hours, but for the weary walkers there are two stops in haunted hostelries where not all of the spirits come in bottles. 25.00 each. Bookings and Enquiries on 0800 277928 or ww.chesterfieldghostwalk.co.uk

Friday 22 July FAIRPLAY CENTRE: Come and Zumba. 7pm to 8pm @ the Fairplay Centre, Chesterfield. Join in the fun and try out Zumba ‐ the latin inspired, easy‐to‐follow, calorie‐burning dance fitness party. Raising funds for local charity Fairplay. Places cost £5 per person and must be booked in advance. To book your place call Francesca at Fairplay on 01246 203963.

Saturday 23 July Mini Beast Hunt: What’s lurking in the undergrowth? 2 pm‐4 pm from the Courtyard, Rother Valley Park nr Sheffield Tel: 0114 247 1452.

Saturday 23 July Party in the Park: Popular music by Shirebrook Brass Band, 7 pm at Hasland Village Hall, Hasland nr Chesterfield Tel: 01246 850210

Sunday 24 July The Inkerman Lunch a community event by The Friends of the Inkerman, 12.00 ‐ 3.00pm. at the Inkerman Park. Come along and bring a picnic (although there will be food available) and enjoy a local day out. Activities, Cycle Campaign, Transition Chesterfield, Brampton Community Band and an archaeological dig to find out what's beneath the park.

Sunday 24 July Transition Chesterfield: Harvest Swap at the Inkerman Lunch. Bring anything you have grown, picked or made yourself ‐ cakes, jams, chutneys etc ‐ and, at the appointed time (14:30) bargain for swaps with others.

Tuesday 26 July Crooked Spire Open Day: 10 am‐4 pm at Chesterfield Parish Church with tours of Church and trips up the Tower.

Tuesday 26 July Chesterfield Medieval Market Day: 10am to 4pm, town centre. Living history, jesters, minstrels and much more. Find out about medieval money with our coin maker at the Chesterfield Museum Tel. 01246 345727 or TIC 01246 345777/8.


What’s On?

Monday 1 August Time Travellers Go: Heroes & Villains: Train to be a highwayman, 11 am‐5 pm at Bolsover Castle nr Chesterfield Tel: 01246 822844.

Wednesday 3 to Thursday 4 August

Bakewell Show: 8.30am to 6:30pm at The Bakewell Showground, Bakewell. Use park and rides with shuttle bus along Monsal Trail. Tel: Show Office 01629 812736.

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August

Cromford Steam Rally: 8:30am to 6pm (5pm Sunday) at Dewey Lane Farm, Doehole Lane Brackenfield on the A615 Matlock to Alfreton road.

Monday 8 August Linacre Jigsaw Challenge. Take rubbings in Linacre Woods and put them together to see the whole picture, 10.30 am‐1.30 pm at Linacre Reservoirs, Cutthorpe nr Chesterfield booking essential Tel: 01246 551035

Monday 8 to Friday 12 August

Time Travellers Go: Cavaliers & Roundheads. Become an English Civil War soldier, 11 am‐5 pm at Bolsover Castle nr Chesterfield Tel: 01246 822844.

Wednesday 10 August

Ashover Show. 9am to 7pm at Rectory Fields, Ashover, Near Chesterfield Tel: 01623 811545.

Thursday 11 August Singing for the Brain. St John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane 2pm to 4pm. Anyone with dementia or any similar condition is very welcome to come along with their carers and enjoy an afternoon of tea, cake, song, chat and fun. Staff from Alzheimer's Society will be on hand for advice. For more information contact the Alzheimer's society on 01246 223366.

Saturday 13 August Chesterfield Cats Protection: Summer Fair at Rose Hill United Reformed Church ‐ near the Town Hall. Open 10.00 am to 2.30 pm ‐ free admission. Refreshments, tombola, raffle, games, cake stall, home made crafts, CP merchandise, bargains galore! Contact: Gill 01246 209946.

Saturday 13 August Strawberry Fayre: Wear something pink! Come along and enjoy a Strawberry Cream Tea and live music, get your nails done and browse the books/ cards /cake stalls, plus plenty of games and activities for the kids, face painting and craft. 2 to 4pm St John's church centre, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield. In aid of Breast Cancer Care.

Saturday 20 August Holymoorside Bowling Club: Open Day. 1pm to 4pm at Holymoorside Bowling Green, Holymoor Road. New members welcome, come and try a new experience of Crown Green Bowling. Tea & Biscuits, coaching and bowls provided, just turn up in flat soled shoes please. Contact Ernie on 01246 568 324.

Sunday 31 July Chesterfield Farmers’ Market: 10 am‐2 pm on Central Pavement, Chesterfield Tel: TIC 01246 345777/8.

Sunday 31 July Revolution House Event: Meet James McKay from Honeybank Conservation Centre and his birds of prey. Chesterfield Museum tel. 01246 345727.

Thursday 28 July Costume Day Elizabethan hand sewn costumes worn by stewards, 12 noon‐4 pm at Hardwick Hall nr Chesterfield Tel: 01246 850430.

Got an club, society or event you want to advertise to the readers of S40 Local? Give me a call or drop me an email.

01246 568519 / 07764 801080 [email protected]

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Regular Events Anytime Ashgate Hospice: Come Dine at Mine! Hold a dinner party in aid of Ashgate Hospice, Come Dine at

Mine is an exciting way to raise money, whilst socialising with your family and friends. Please contact Alison Ward for more information on 01246 567250 or [email protected]

MondaysTerm Time 2nd Chesterfield Boys Brigade for boys and girls age 6 ‐ 18 at Storrs Road Methodist Church Centre. Every Monday during term time, starts 6pm. Contact 01246 274021 or [email protected]

Every Monday Cock and Magpie Morris 8.00pm ‐ 9.30pm @ A.C.C.A 6 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S40 4AA. New wo/men dancers and musicians always welcome. Phone Shirley Niblock on 01246 207080 for further details or www.cockandmagpiemorris.org.uk

Every Monday Linedancing (Intermediates), 1pm ‐ 3pm Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland. Further details ‐ contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.

3rd Monday (Not August)

RSPB Chesterfield Local Group: 7:15pm to 9:15pm at the Winding Wheel. Illustrated talks , refreshments, bird food sales. Non members welcome Contact: Alan Goddard 01246 230244 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chesterfield

Every Tuesday The Olive Branch 'Drop In' at Brampton Moor Methodist Church, Chatsworth Road. Every Tuesday 10a.m. to 1.30p.m. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Every Tuesday Chesterfield Garland/Clog Dancers 7.30pm‐9.30pm at Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill, Chesterfield. New female dancers and wo/men musicians always welcome. Phone Barbara Wilson on 01246 230677 for further details or www.chesterfieldgarland.org.uk

Every Tuesday Chesterfield Film Makers if you’re interested in making videos. Walton Village Centre, 7.30 for 7.45 pm. For more details phone 01246 277349 or visit www.chesterfieldfilmmakers.weebly.com

Every Tuesday Rose & Crown: Old Road. General Knowledge quiz every Tuesday night ‐ gallon of ale for the winner. Last Sunday of each month, Music quiz ‐ gallon of ale for the winner & rolling cash prize for 100% score.

Every Tuesday Linedancing (Improvers), 3pm ‐ 4.15pm, Brampton Manor, Brampton. Members FREE, Non‐Members £4. Contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.

Alternate Tuesdays Bible Study Group meets 7 pm at the Gospel Mission Congregational Church. Contact Tina: 01246 557719.

2nd Tuesday of the month

Holymoorside Women's Institute ‐ 2 to 4pm at the United Reformed Church Schoolroom, Cottonmill Hill, Holymoorside. New Members warmly received. For further details ring Shirley Cotton on 01246 567396 or Margaret Copley on 01246 568360.

2nd Tuesday of the month

Chesterfield Cycle Campaign: Meetings 7:30pm usually in Meeting Room 1 at Chesterfields Market Hall. Contact Alastair on 01246 520820.

3rd Tuesday of the month

Chesterfield & District Vegetable and Fruit Growers ‐ 7:30pm ‐ Methodist Chapel Meeting Room, Holymoorside. Come and join us to share your gardening experiences, beginners welcome. Contact John 01246 569515, Malcolm 01246 569948 or just turn up.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

Mes Amis ‐ Champagne Knitters 5pm to 10pm at Mes Amis, 420 Chatsworth Road. Bring your knitting, sewing, cross stitch, crochet. Beginners and everyone welcome. £2.50 includes a hot drink and chocolate. Wine also available.

Every Wednesday Brampton Ladies Club 7.15 for 7:45pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church. Meetings held every Wednesday during school term time with a speaker or social activity. Details 01246 272333.

Every Wednesday Linedancing (Easy Intermediates) from 11.10am ‐ 12.20pm, Brampton Manor. Members FREE, Non‐Members £4. Contact Kathryn on 01246 569053.


Regular Events Wednesdays term time

Free Voices Community Choir. The Friends Meeting House, Brockwell Lane ‐ 7.15 ‐ 9pm. We are a non‐performing choir who sing for enjoyment. No need to be able to read music. Contact Helen on 01246 237937 or [email protected]

1st Wed of the month

Green Drinks: This is an opportunity for like‐minded people from any background to get together for a fun, relaxed, interesting evening once a month. Starts at 7pm but the location varies each month so please check at www.greendrinks.org/Derbyshire/Chesterfield.

2nd Wed of the month

NHS Retirement Fellowship: For retired NHS workers, usual format is a speaker and refreshments. Methodist Church Hall, Jaw Bones Hill, Derby Road, 2pm to 4pm. Just turn up or call Anne Hodson on 01246 275062.

3rd Wed of the month

Fairplay Charity Coffee Morning. (Not August). 10am to 12noon, Fairplay Centre, Chesterfield. 'Enjoy a slice of delicious cake and cup of tea/coffee for just £1.50, meet with friends and browse our second hand books for sale. For more information contact Francesca at Fairplay on 01246 203963 or look on our website www.fair‐play.co.uk

3rd Wed of the month

Chesterfield Fairtrade Group 6.30pm in Chesterfield Town Hall. New members always welcome to help with events or attend meetings connected to promoting Fairtrade. Contact Jenie Lismore on 01246 455178 or Wendy Blunt on 01246 345308.

4th Wed of the month

Walton Women's Institute. 2‐4pm at St. John's Church Centre, Walton Back Lane, Walton. Activities include: Keep Fit, Book Group, Flower Arranging, Choir and much, much more! New members and visitors assured of a warm welcome. For further details ring Sheila Todd on 01246 567661 or Debbie Waters on 01246 568946.

Last Wed of the month

Cotton Mill Club: Activity club for young adults with learning difficulties. 7pm till 9pm on the last Wednesday of each month at Holymoorside United Reform Church School Room. Contact: B Turner on 01246 566109 for details.

Last Thursday of the month

MES AMIS ‐ Book Club. 7:30pm at Mes Amis, 420 Chatsworth Road. Call in for details and the title of our book. £2.50 includes a hot drink and chocolate. Wine also available. Everyone welcome. Call Marcella on 01246 557394.

Every Thursday Brampton Community Band: Musicians welcome to join us and play lively folk dance music. 7pm ‐ 9pm at Old Hall Junior School. Details on www.bramptoncommunityband.piczo.com, [email protected] or 01246 236805.

Every Thursday Chesterfield Photographic Society. Contact the Club Secretary Brian Davis 01246 275433.

Every Thursday Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir practice at Ashgate Croft School, Ashgate Road from 7.15 until 9.30. We put on four concerts per year and a choral day. Come and join us contact Barbara on 07763 142 383.

1st Thursday of the month

Rendezvous Group: St Thomas' Church, Chatsworth Road. All seniors invited for light lunch followed by activities. 12.45 to 3.30pm. £2.50 to cover costs. Details phone 01246 272333.

1st Thursday of the month (Not August)

Embroiderers' Guild, Chesterfield Branch: 7.00pm‐9.00pm at Eastwood Hall, Rose Hill, Chesterfield. Visitors welcome, for details call 01246 568228.

Fridays Term Time 3rd Brampton (St Thomas’) Scout Group: Join the adventure for 6‐14 years olds in the Beaver, Cub or Scout Sections. Meet Friday evenings during term time. Contact Ben Widdowson 01246 567409.

Saturday Mornings Newbold Community Football Training: Highfield Park, Newbold, S41 7DF. 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun training for boys & girls of all abilities aged 5 to 15 years. Mini World Cup Competition held last Saturday of each month. FA qualified coaches, first aiders, drinks & snacks available. £2.00 per session. Contact Tim Sadler on 01246 277325 or [email protected]

Alternate Saturdays Art tuition: Unit 4 Brampton Courtyard S40 3RG. Telephone Georgia Peskett 07751 807 032.

1st Sunday of the Month

'The Way’ at Walton Evangelical Church: 3.00 ‐ 4.30pm. A group for adults with learning disabilities. You are welcome to join us for tea and biscuits followed by a short talk and activities such as craft, drama and singing. Carers welcome. Call free on 0808 108 2354.


Single Travel Ian Helliwell (Travel Advisors)

Enjoying Boules with like minded travellers.


W hether you are single, divorced, widowed or you and your

partner simply prefer different kinds of holidays, there are options for you.

Holidaying alone for the first time, without a partner or friend to share both the stress and the fun, can be a big step, but holiday companies with years of experience are now specialising in organised tours for single travellers so you can be sure you’ll be in the very best hands.

Wherever in the world you want to travel these holidays are designed with you in mind. You’ll be with a group of like‐minded people united by the love of travel and there will be a friendly and professional tour manager with you every step of the way. With your own room to relax in and no single supplements , you’ll wonder why you didn’t book sooner!

Age doesn’t matter either, as these holidays are designed for people of all ages, from all walks of life. As long as you enjoy meeting new people and visiting new places, you’ll feel at home as soon as you meet your group.

Holidays are on offer in more than 40 countries around the world. Whether you want an exotic touring holiday, a city break or a relaxing all‐inclusive beach holiday, there will be something that appeals to you.

If you don’t wish to travel too far, ancient ruins, medieval towns, sun‐kissed beaches and snow‐capped mountains give single holidays in Europe a diversity of landscape and culture that no other continent can match.

Singles holidays in Africa are an unforgettable experience, from the fascinating Islamic culture and spectacular Egyptian ruins in the north to the inspiring landscapes and breathtaking wildlife encountered further south.

Singles holidays in Asia offer the chance to explore some of the oldest civilisations. You might see pink sunsets over ancient temples, smell the spices and touch exotic produce in the markets and hear the calls of exotic birds in mist‐shrouded jungles.

Warm weather, an epic landscape and the locals’ easy charm have long made Oceania a favourite with travellers and for many of us, a trip Down Under represents a lifetime ambition.

North America is a continent painted on a grand canvas, blessed with extraordinary cities and stunning lakes and canyons. On offer here is a feast of wonderful sights as well as hospitality that’s world class.

South America holidays offer those interested in more intrepid adventures a host of amazing experiences, from the rhythms of Rio and the elegance of Buenos Aires to Peru’s mysterious Inca civilisation.

There are various ways to travel, however a holiday by air is the quickest and opens up the entire world. To take the stress out of the whole airport experience, you are met by your tour manager or a friendly rep on arrival, who will help you check in your bags and answer any questions you may have. If you are travelling long‐haul, on offer are complimentary airport lounge passes so you can relax, help yourself to refreshments and get to know your fellow travellers in the airport lounge.

If you’re interested in a singles trip but want to be sure it will be right for you, there are Discovery Weekends at destinations around the UK. You’ll spend the weekend at a beautiful hotel and meet like‐minded single travellers in a relaxed environment, enjoying a three‐course dinner and dancing on both nights plus a fascinating excursion. A great way to ‘test the water’ and take your first steps towards holidaying alone – go on try it, you may just enjoy yourself!

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Community:

Prim & Proper Paul King (Revd), retired Methodist minister

Have you noticed the two resplendent chaps on Saltergate ?

The two statues, now splendidly cleaned, are of James Haslam and William Edwin Harvey, who died in 1913 and 1914 respectively. The men were memorialized in 1915 outside, what was then, the office of the Derbyshire Miners Association, which they helped to found.

Both were ‘Primitive Methodists’, Haslam from childhood and Harvey by later transfer from the Church of England.

Haslam (right hand side) was born in Clay Cross and worked at the mine from the age of 10, underground from 16. He was secretary, then a full‐time official of the new Derbyshire Miners Association (local colliery workers were previously in the South Yorkshire Miners’ Association). He served as a Chesterfield Borough Councillor, was on the new Education Committee, became a magistrate and then Lib‐Lab member of parliament for Chesterfield in 1906 till his death.

Harvey (left hand side) was born in Hasland and also went to the mines at 10. At 16 he became very interested in unionism and suffered for it, being sacked repeatedly, and became treasurer of the DMA. A year later than Haslam, he became an MP, in this case for North East Derbyshire. He was a local preacher.

These two statues represent the success of two ordinary working men who were very active and well regarded in this community.

Where else do we see such statues?


Community News

Writers Club Are you an S40 Scribbler? Would you be interested in joining an informal writer’s meet up, held monthly on a Thursday evening? The aim is to provide somewhere for writers unpublished or otherwise to meet and inspire each other (hopefully!). This is an initial idea so if you want to be involved please get in touch. Contact: Dawn Anderson, [email protected] or 01246 569705

Amnesty International 50th Birthday We'd like to encourage more members to come to our Chesterfield branch, Amnesty International monthly meetings.

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 September at the United Reform Church Hall, Rose Hill (back entrance and follow the signs).

We’re also having an event to mark Amnesty's 50th birthday on Saturday 16 July at the UNITED REFORMED CHURCH HALL FROM 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments, poetry reading, short talk, card sale, candle sale and the construction of a huge number ‘50’ made out of coppers.

Contact: Christine Redding on 01246 204223.

Are you interested in managing a tree planting event?

I came across this and wanted to share it with you, as I was sure some of our community groups should be interested.

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, the woodland trust is providing free tree packs and encouraging people up and down the country to improve their communities by getting planting.

The UK is one the least wooded countries in Europe with only 4% native woodland cover, and they reckon we need at least twice as many native trees and woods to combat climate change and improve our environment.

The website states “The celebration is for everyone, whether you’re able to create a large wood on your own land, can plant one in the community, or you simply want to plant a single tree in your back garden”.

You can apply for a free jubilee tree pack via the website: www.moretreesmoregood.org.uk/

jubilee. The closing date is the 30th September. If you plan to get involved and would like to find volunteers to help with the planting, please let me know at [email protected] or 07764 801080 and we’ll support your event.



Behind The Business:

R ebecca Hudson is the driving force behind the family run business, Hudsons Florists at

416 Chatsworth Road. She has recently expanded and opened Flower House at 21 Old Road, and I thought it would be good to find out a bit more, so I popped down for a coffee and sandwich at the Flower House to discuss the new venture with Rebecca and her brother Andrew.

>> So what’s it all about, flowers, coffee and cupcakes? “Hopefully, people who know me will realise the Flower House is a bit of me ‐ I think it reflects my personality. If you call into Hudsons we’re on display at the front of the shop, you can see what we’re doing, it’s a busy place full of energy and we’re enjoying it.”

“The Flower House is a bit more laidback, yes we do arrangements but it’s a relaxing space where you can sit and discuss your floral needs with a nice coffee and great food. People calling into Hudsons often expressed a desire to learn how to arrange flowers themselves, so at the Flower House you can get a course, meet with friends over coffee or just call in to discuss anything floral.”

“We’ve created a space in which to stop, sit and chat ‐ something I never have time to do in Hudsons.”

>> What’s your background, has floristry been your career since day one? “I left school in 1987 and worked as a florist with an established florist in Sheffield and studied at Broomfield College. I spent some time away from floristry working in sales and marketing for a packaging agency which equipped me with business, management and, perhaps most important of all, customer service skills.”

“In 2006 I came back to floristry, it was a lifestyle change so I could bring up my young family and make sure I was around and not at the far end of the country on business. It felt like I was being true to my roots, I love meeting the people of Chesterfield and it’s great to be able to run a business I’m so passionate about.”


>> So how did you arrive at the Flower House concept, what’s the inspiration behind it? “I’ve always been convinced that combining a coffee shop and florist would work. By adding courses I can indulge my creative side and give people hands on experience of floristry, perhaps giving them the confidence to take the next step into the wonderful world of flowers.”

>> What services will you be offering and what can I expect as a customer? “At the Flower House you can get plants, flower arrangements, discuss and order your wedding flowers, florist sundries, gifts, coffee, food, furniture, courses, have children’s parties … the list is long. Almost everything you see in the Flower House is for sale and the offer will be ever evolving. The key though is ‐ you can get knowledge and experience.”

>> Who’s involved, is it just you and Andrew? “Yes it’s me and Andrew my brother; he’s the quiet driving force behind things. He’s a Chesterfield businessman and it’s reassuring to know that we’re building a new family business together with old fashioned values that will stand the test of time.”

“I also have an enthusiastic and friendly team with me. At Hudson’s there’s Danielle and also Amy, my apprentice. At the Flower House there’s Jayne and Barbara, two local ladies from Brampton, to meet and greet people every day and provide a great customer experience. The whole team just get what the Flower House and Hudsons are about, understanding and living the ethos and culture I want to create.”

>> How’s business at present? You’ve been open a few weeks now are people coming through the door and what do they think? “Business is good. I’ve not really noticed ‘recession’, as we’ve been too busy concentrating and planning the new venture. There’s been a healthy footfall of people through the door each day and we’re seeing new people who often tell us “it’s fantastic in here, I’ve been wanting to get down for a while now.” So why

not do the same and come and see what we have to offer.”

“We are seeing a lot of tourists and people passing along Chatsworth Road, Australians, French, German, all keen to stop and seek out the different areas of Chatsworth Road.”

>> You’re very committed to Chatsworth Road, two businesses within half a mile of each other, what’s your view on the changes along the Road? “I class myself as one of the first independents along the stretch at 416. We were a bright new business and it wasn’t long before Koo opened up, then Libby’s ‐ there seemed to be a bit of a change of feel to the area.”

“And change seems to be continuing, with developments at 131 and the new units where the pine shop used to be ‐ it seems the Chatsworth Road renaissance is in full swing.”

>> What’s the best thing about running the two businesses along Chatsworth Road? “It has to be the people. There’s a really strong sense of community around here, the people are fantastic with their knowledge of the area and stories of times past. I love it.”

So the standard questions we ask everyone about S40?

>> Favourite place to go for a meal? “The family all love Tokuda in town, the sushi is fantastic.”

>> Favourite place to go for a walk or escape from it all? “Oh there’s quite a few, Chatsworth estate for a walk, on my bike along Chatsworth Road, Queens Park with the kids, the hustle and bustle of Chesterfield Market or at the back of the Flower House with a magazine and a coffee.”

>> Best thing about the community around you? “People stopping to chat about everyday things.”

Thanks to Rebecca for her time.

S imon Smith is a local electrician who’s recently started offering Solar Panel installations

through his business ECO Logic Electrical, can he answer all my questions?

Simon has been working as an electrician for 10 years, his parents live on Walton Back Lane and their house is an inspiration showing how we can all use green initiatives to save us a few pounds and in the longer term perhaps the planet. “My parents have had a solar thermal panel on the roof for a number of years now, this heats a tank of water throughout the day, they harvest rain water which is fed to the house for any purpose where they don’t require fresh water, flushing the toilet for example and they have a Solar Photovoltaic panel installation ‐ all saving them money. Growing up in an environment like this definitely rubs off on you.”

It seems the time has never been better to do Solar installation?

“Yes it’s got to be a good time ‐ where else can you get a 10% return on your investment that’s guaranteed for 25 years, and it’s likely to get better as energy prices increase?”

“The government are providing the FiT (Feed‐In Tariff) which is part of the Clean Energy Cashback Scheme, introduced on 1st April 2010 to encourage the installation of micro‐generation technologies such as solar electricity. This is presently paying you for every unit of energy your system produces, whether you use it within your home or pass it back to the national grid. This scheme is being reviewed in April 2012, although we don’t know the impact of the review they could reduce or even remove the FiT. However everyone who’s signed up before then will continue to benefit for the next 25 years.”

So how does this work, do I just get paid for the energy I feed into the grid, if I use it myself I just get free energy, right?

“No not at all. With the FiT you receive a minimum payment per unit for all electricity that your panels generate, it doesn’t matter if you use 100% of the energy generated you will still receive

43.3p per unit. So not only is it free, you’re getting paid for generating it.”

“What many people don’t realise though is that the energy generated can’t be stored, so if the panels are generating energy during the day and you’re not using any electricity, although you’ll benefit from the FiT income, you won’t reduce your energy bills. So the more electrical energy you use during the day light hours, the more money you save. For people in the house during the day, it really is ideal!

“So to get the most from it people might need to make simple lifestyle changes – using timer switches to turn washing machines and dishwashers on during the day. Using slow cookers to cook during the day etc… It’s kind of the opposite to Economy 7 where you got cheaper electricity through the night.”

Who pays me the FiT payment then?

“All energy providers have signed up to the government scheme and they send you a cheque each quarter, based on the energy you’ve generated, totally irrespective of how much you’ve used. You still need an energy supplier as you’ll need energy whilst the sun doesn’t shine. If you change energy supplier your FiT income, at the same unit rate of 43.3p, simply comes from them, together with your supply.

“There are an increasing number of companies capitalising on this and doing the supply and installation for free. They then take the FiT themselves and the householder benefits from free energy during the day. This is one way of getting into the scheme but that’s not what I’m about, I want to ensure the customer gets the maximum benefit.”

How do I know if my house is suitable and points the right way?

“Your roof would ideally point South, but an East or West facing roof is fine ‐ anything facing North is no good. If your roof is covered in moss, it probably points North!

“The roof condition is a consideration, but it will be surveyed before installation. SAP calculations enable me to work out how much energy/cash

It seems that everywhere you turn at the moment people are having Solar Photovoltaic panels installed, why are they so popular and are they beneficial?

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a roof will generate.”

“Panels are available in various sizes so most roofs can accommodate an installation. The maximum size is 4KW (16 panels), this would cover 20‐30 square metres with the capacity to generate approx 80% of a home’s electricity needs. A 1KW system (just 4 panels) would cover 5‐7.5 square

metres and would still generate income at 43.3p per unit, but not quite as much. The electrical work inside is the same whether it’s a 1 or 4 KW system. To give you some idea, a kettle uses 3KW, and a hairdryer 1KW. 4KW is the equivalent of running a small oven and a small fan heater.

And even in winter on an overcast day

you’re getting a supply at about 50% of the summer capacity, still enough to heat your oven!”

How can I maximise my free energy?

“As I said earlier with a few simple life style changes such as timers etc you can maximise your use.

“But you could consider other ways to maximise your investment by installing energy efficient Infra Red Heaters to heat the house for free during the day, or converting gas appliances to electric for use during the daylight hours, this obviously increases the outlay but the benefits will still ensure savings in the long term.”

Thank you to Simon ‐ he’s obviously positive about his products, and I’ve also checked other sources of information and the national tabloids, they all seem to feedback the same positive comments about solar energy supply.

Perhaps it’s time to get the roof surveyed?


Community Always a Veteran never a Vagrant

J ust on our doorstep is Game Lea Farm, you may not have heard of it, but if you’ve travelled to

Baslow along the A619, you may have seen the teapot signpost for Café Nostalgia on the left, just after the Highwayman pub.

I’ve seen the sign many times, and even ridden the bridleway, past the café and through the farm, but I’d no idea about all the great community stuff that goes on there.

Game Lea Farm is part of the Chatsworth Estate and has been farmed by the Hill family since 1830.

Edward Hill is the seventh generation of Hills on the farm, he’s the business owner, tenant farmer, a true countryman and a life long farmer. He loves the farm, its surrounding countryside and has extensive knowledge of rural life.

Elizabeth Hill is the driving force behind the Game Lea enterprise. As farming took a turn for the worse in the nineties it was clear they needed to diversify. Elizabeth played a fundamental role in developing various projects at Game Lea.

She founded the charity Game Lea

Countryside Training Trust to deliver training at the farm for adults with learning disabilities and young people in danger of exclusion from local schools. Edward still very much involved in the day‐to‐day farming activities works with the young people to share his knowledge.

Elizabeth has been interested in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and in particular the affects of combat stress as her much loved late Grandfather fought in the trenches during WW1 having led a very productive life as Chief Accountant at Chesterfield Corporation where he founded the works benevolent fund. On his retirement PTSD affected him enormously and subsequently those that loved him– there was little understanding of the condition in that it can be many years after the event before it kicks in.

After three years of extensive research, forming relationships with other veteran agencies and the Hill family themselves supporting veterans by taking them into their own home and giving them occupational therapy on the farm, Elizabeth discovered that many ex‐

service personnel suffer with post traumatic stress disorder. They become so institutionalised and stripped of their own identities that they are unable to make simple daily decisions for themselves. The result is to disappear from society either ending up on the streets or supporting the desire to escape through drink. “I took the decision to help people get back on track and into permanent accommodation and employment”, says Elizabeth.

“We’ve been in discussion with Kevin Parkinson (Cabinet Member for Heanor ) and premises have been identified to become Cafe Heroes a social enterprise coffee shop in Heanor open to the public which will host a drop in centre and sign posting service for serving and ex service personnel and their families.

I’m really excited about the project, it fits well with the work we do at Game Lea, here we can provide occupational therapy and land based qualifications in skills such as dry stone walling, blacksmithing, welding and fabrication, carpentry, horticulture, IT and animal care etc.

It’s so rewarding when you see people regaining their self confidence and rightful place in society.”

Ian Wallace Harper is the Centre Manager for the Heanor Project, an ex‐serviceman himself. I sat down with Ian to understand what the project will offer. He explained “the centre will include temporary accommodation in the form of two houses, sleeping up to eight ex‐service personnel at a time.

We’ll also run Café Heroes, open to the public, which will sustain itself and help with the costs of the project ‐ in line with the ethos of the project we’ll sell the brand Forces Favourites.

The Drop in Centre will provide support to ex‐service personnel, by pointing them in the right direction

Learning Dry Stone Walling Skills at Game Lea Farm


for benefits, housing and training etc. During the day veterans will participate in activities at Game Lea where CV writing and job search will also take place.”

“We also intend to set up other enterprises to meet the £250,000 initial set up costs. This is a pilot project, which we’re hoping will be

mirrored across Derbyshire and possibly nationally.”

I’d like to thank Kath Marriott for bringing Game Lea to my attention.

If you pass Game Lea Farm, perhaps call into the Café or visit the nursery, and if you have furniture or skills you could donate please give them a call (01246 568 206).

One last comment from Elizabeth “We really need skills such as plumbing and electrics and also radiators now as we have quite a bit of furniture but so long as people wouldn't mind us selling it on to raise funds then we will take furniture too.”


Out & About Tunnel Vision

In the June edition I introduced you to the newly opened tunnels

along the Monsal trail. So impressed am I to have this on our doorstep that I took the opportunity on 25 May to attend the official opening so I could provide you with some further information.

I signed in at the Hassop Station Café as a member of the press, for the opening of the four tunnels (Headstone, Cressbrook, Litton and Chee Tor No.1) along the length of the Monsal Trail.

I’d cycled up the trail from Bakewell Station, clad in my baggy shorts, and riding my trusty mountain bike. The best part was this was my day at

work. Unfortunately not every day is like this, but it made me reflect that I should make the most of occasions like this.

I set off, chatting to another cyclist as we passed Great Longstone Station ‐ now an impressive residence beside Thornbridge Hall, and soon completed the short ride to the Headstone Tunnel (487m) where the official opening was to take place. On arriving at the Monsal Viaduct I was struck by how many people were there and how many of them were in suits, an official day today for them all. Unfortunately the Transport Minister Philip Hammond wasn’t able to attend as Barack Obama was in Parliament so the Duke of Devonshire

stepped in. He announced “The Monsal Trail is now one of the most extraordinary routes in the Peak District. The great Victorian engineers did our generation a huge favour which will have profound effects on how people experience this part of the national park in future. It is fantastic for Peak District tourism, and puts us at the forefront of English destinations.”

A choir lead by the Tideswell Singers and children from local schools performed a rendition of “Daisy Bell”, a few more officials presented and then three retired Midland Railway employees, Betty Nesbitt, Wilfred Oven and Ken Munns, who worked at the stations, enthusiastically cut the



ribbon and the tunnels were officially open for business.

Most people then turned round and headed back to Hassop Station Café for a buffet and drinks, but I decided to pack up my camera gear and ride the entire length of the trail and see what’s at the end.

I covered some of the history of the tunnels last month, but I will remind you how cold the longer tunnels are in the central sections ‐ although the newly tarmaced surfaces make them easy to negotiate safely and you’re quickly through them ‐ if you’re on a bike!

The most impressive section of the trail for me, is emerging from the

Headstone tunnel onto the viaduct over the River Wye, with a great view along Monsal Dale ‐ as you realise you’re over 50 foot up. If you fancy it this is a great place to stop for food at the pub or café at Monsal Head although perhaps a little too early into the ride (and you would need to take something to secure your bike, as it’s a hike up the hill).

John Ruskin wasn’t so keen on the viaduct … “There was a rocky valley between Buxton and Bakewell, once upon a time, divine as the Vale of Tempe... You Enterprised a Railroad through the valley ‐ you blasted its rocks away, heaped thousands of tons of shale into its lovely stream. The valley is gone, and the Gods with it; and now, every fool in Buxton can be

in Bakewell in half an hour, and every fool in Bakewell at Buxton; which you think a lucrative process of exchange – you Fools everywhere'.

After another short section of open trail you’re passing all that remains of Monsal Dale station, closed in 1959, the remnants of a platform and then a small hut.

Next of interest is Cressbrook Mill, built in 1779 by Sir Richard Arkwright, destroyed by fire in 1785, and rebuilt by Richard Arkwright Jnr (Arkwrights son). Wye Mill was added in 1814 and you can see the Apprentice Houses built to house the London orphans brought to work in the mill. Through the Cressbrook Tunnel (430m) and carrying on you’re greeted by Litton



Tunnel (470m), another cold one, and cross the twin viaducts at Millers Dale ‐ watch for people abseiling off the viaducts, before arriving at Millers Dale Station, once a major hub for passengers changing for Buxton with five stations and requiring the second viaduct.

I can’t believe there’s no café here … perhaps an opportunity for someone? although the Peak District Dairy have a van in the car park at busy times! Take time out to read the information boards or sit on the old platform whilst having a sandwich.

As you head towards the final stretch of the trail you’ll pass the Lime Kilns, constructed in 1880 and vey imposing with the large concrete buttresses, the quicklime produced by these being transported by the railway.

The last section of the trail up to Wye Dale passes quickly through Chee Tor Tunnel No1 (366m), Chee Tor Tunnel No2 (85m) and Rusher Cutting Tunnel (113m) ‐ these latter two tunnels were already open to the public. At the end, drop down the track to Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire and Café (outdoors), where you can hire bikes and get a drink before setting off back home.

Over the entire length from Bakewell to Wye Dale the trail rises



slightly, some 600 feet, which isn’t really noticeable until you turn round at Blackwell and head back down. It does make the ride back a little quicker and easier, good news if you’ve just refuelled!

So what next for the Monsal Trail? It’s a shame the trail couldn’t have been extended in some way so you could easily (and safely) get from the end of the trail at Blackwell and into Buxton. (You can get to Buxton on the A6 but it’s very busy and not suitable for young children. There is an alternative off road route along Woo Dale, Church Lane and Waterswallows Road but you’ll need a mountain bike, it’s a lengthy addition but much safer).

There might be hope in the future, as a £4.8M bid has been made by Derbyshire County Council to the Department for Transport’s Sustainable Local Transport Fund to extend the route. The aim is to eventually create a circular route linking Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton, with another section that connects to the World Heritage Site at Cromford. A decision on the bid is expected by the summer.

Overall, this is a great new addition to the Peak District and worth a try if you fancy some great views steeped with a fascinating industrial history.



Business News Blanc: A new high end women’s clothing boutique has opened at 131 Chatsworth Road, selling some of the best labels and accessories brands from across the UK and Europe. Anne Marie White says “Many of the brands we stock are only available in London or at the larger regional shopping centres, so you’ll never be disappointed when you visit Blanc.”

Minuteman have been busy for Charity. Phil and Jenny Harris took part in the Marie Curie Big Zip in Nottingham on 11 June 2011.

This involved going over the edge of a 30 metre crane platform and hurtling 220 metres over the River Trent on a zip wire. They raised over £400 to support Marie Curie Nurses.

Down at Minuteman again they have some new equipment and are now capable of producing professional

bound books using their new Thermal Binding kit.

This includes items such as high quality photo books, personalised diaries & notebooks, professional bound documents and more. All can be produced as individual one‐offs or in high volumes.

The Britannia is under new management ‐ John and Jodie Wray recently took on the pub and have undertaken a massive refurbishment project to give the pub, particularly the outside area, a new lease of life. For the kids they’ve added a new kids menu, built a great play area and installed a bouncy castle, all surrounded by seating for the adults. There’s also outside seating away from the play area for those looking for a quieter pint.

Simon Redfern, who’s been advertising his guitar tuition with us since the first edition, plays guitar in his band ‘Take the Seven’ and will be appearing at the mychoone festival in Matlock on the August bank holiday weekend, 26th to 28th.

Real Ale Corner have established a new courtyard to the rear of the shop where you can pop down to relax on sunny days ‐ feel free to pop along and have a look for yourself.

Hadfield Plant are opening up a new builders yard on Brimington Road selling aggregates direct, with discounts for collection. To find out more see their advert on page 45.

Brampton Picture Framing are to be featured in the August issue of BBC Homes and Antiques magazine after success with their Oval frames.


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Community News

“Thank you to everyone who supported me with my attempt to run the London Marathon. Despite being passed by a rhino at 2.5miles, being scorched by the sun at mile 9

and hitting various walls after 20 miles; I finished in 5 hours 32

minutes. It was the most difficult yet exhilarating thing I've ever done. I've

raised over £3000 for Barnardo's. Thank you to everyone that has

donated money; your generosity is appreciated. “

Lost painting finds its way home A watercolour of the green at Robinson’s bowls club in Chesterfield found its way home recently, thanks to the wife of the original owner.

In 1996 local artist Ken Tyndall gave the painting to bowls club member Jim Mitchell, who lived in Heaton Street, Brampton. Sadly, in 2005, Jim, by then in his late 70s, died whilst playing bowls at the green. Jim’s wife Joyce (now 86) rediscovered the painting earlier this year. She decided that it would be appropriate to return it to the place where it was painted – the club’s green at Walton Dam, Chesterfield.

Sadly, Joyce wasn’t able to be there, but friend and neighbour Tina Tonge (56) presented the painting to Club President Bob Howes (82) and Chairman Ralph Payne (65) at the club’s annual open day at the green on Sunday 22 May 2011.

Bob said “I remember Jim – he was a fine player and very much part of the club. It is so sad that he died whilst actually playing bowls on the green.”

Ralph said “It’s great that this lovely painting has now come home. We’re really grateful to Joyce for thinking of us in this special way. We’ve given the painting pride of place on the wall at the clubhouse.”

Pictured at the green is Club President Bob Howes (l) and Chairman Ralph Payne (r) with Ken Tyndall’s watercolor.

Marie’s Marathon


Aggregates Collected Delivered Loose Loose

MOT £17.00 £22.00 20mm Dust £17.00 £22.00 Grit Sand £27.50 £32.50 10mm Ballast £27.50 £32.50 10mm Pea Gravel £28.00 £33.00 Yellow Sand £32.50 £38.00 Red Sand £26.50 £31.50 Top Soil £27.50 £32.50 All prices are per tonne

Hadfield Plant are a local family run business established four years ago and previously run from home on Walton Back Lane. Tommy has been in touch to say demand for aggregates has been so good that they have just expanded into a small yard on Brimington Road (opposite the Spick and Span Car Wash) where from 5 July they will be offering a range of aggregates, as priced in the right hand box.

They still offer loose delivery, but able to provide a more competitive price for self collection.

This service is in addition to the tool and plant hire, and ground work services they have previously offered.

Give them a call on the numbers below if you require more information.

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Hadfield Plant expansion


P erhaps you’re living on Heaton Street getting frustrated about people using the street

as a cut through or parking close to the junction with Chatsworth Road? In many cases community frustration and issues occur, but how many of us know where to go to address the problems? If it was me I might make a phone call to the council offices at Chesterfield, only to be told that it’s a highways issue and I need to call Derbyshire Highways Agency at Matlock … by now I’ve lost interest. I might decide to write a letter, but perhaps I’d get half way through before being interrupted and never get it finished.

Well there is an alternative way to raise your issues and get your voice heard, that you may not be aware of ‐ the Walton and West Community Forum (W&WCF) meeting.

So what does a Community Forum do? I’ve included the full terms of reference from the Council Borough Council’s Constitution on the facing page, so you can get the official version ‐ but as with any document of this kind it’s quite wordy, so from what I gather the forum exists to provide local residents with a way to communicate with the council face to face and in an informal way.

I attended the May meeting where the following members were voted in to set the format for the coming year:

Cllr Keith Morgan as Chair, a resident of Walton and last year’s Mayor.

Cllr Shirley Niblock, founder of Friends of the Inkerman, an Ashgate resident for 30 years and presently lobbying for an Arts Centre for Chesterfield.

Cllr Howard Borrell, a Rhodesia Road resident since 1997, new to politics and previously worked with the Police and Chesterfield College.

Cllr Christopher Collard, attends St John’s Church, again new to the role but with a background in teaching and supply work locally.

Cllr Alexis Diouf who attends Walton Evangelical Church and Cllr Denise Hawksworth (West Ward).

The meeting covered:

Updates from the various sub‐committees who are tackling specific areas of focus outside the Forum cycle, and report back monthly.

A highways report including proposals for new waiting restrictions on Heaton Street.

An update from PC Dave Randell reporting an increase in burglaries recently, 90% of these being “walk ins” where entry is through unlocked doors and windows. Advice: LOCK YOUR FRONT DOOR IF YOU’RE IN THE BACK GARDEN!

A discussion about Smartwater and the significant impact it has on reducing your chances of becoming a victim of burglary.

Changes in bus timetables and routes (a new booklet summarising the new timetables is available from the central library or Tourist Information Centre).

Updates on planning applications in the area.

A proposal to spend the forum’s budget on floral displays along Chatsworth Road, installing dog waste bins near popular dog walking spots, tree planting, grit bins and a Friends of the Inkerman event.

The meeting was friendly and informal and quickly covered all items before it was time to plan the next meeting.

After the meeting I took the opportunity to chat with Cllrs Morgan and Borrell about ideas and suggestions that have been brought to S40 Local by people around the community.

I’ll be attending the next meeting and will keep you posted of Forum initiatives, but if you’d like to get involved and either have your say or are interested in finding out more, the next meeting is on the 27th July 7pm at St Thomas’ Church Brampton.

In the meantime if you want to get in touch to suggest items you think the meeting should cover, please contact the support officer, Mary Stead on 01246 345236 or via email [email protected].

Community

Walton and West Community Forum (W&WCF)


1. To link the Council with local people by promoting their participation in Council decisions, listening to their views and telling them more about Council decisions and policies.

2. Within the Forum’s area improve: equality of opportunity; equality of services; quality of life of people living and working in the area.

3. In the interest of the well-being of the community, to consider: issues of local concern the impact of the Council’s policies and services, and those of other

organisations, in the local area.

4. To co-ordinate and facilitate multi-agency activities.

5. To encourage community activities.

6. To approve play scheme projects.

7. After consulting local people, and after getting Cabinet permission for any continuing revenue spending, to approve the spending of the Forum’s budget for purposes which: will benefit directly the whole or substantial part of the Forum’s area or

residents; and will accord with the aims and objectives of the Council’s Community

Strategy;

including community based initiatives, local area enhancements or grants for local projects.

8. To ensure that no part of it’s budget is spent: contrary to legal rules about Council spending; on any kind of commercial or trading enterprise; on any kind of political or campaigning activity.

9. To be consulted on: Council activities and proposals which affect their community including

partnership projects and funding proposals; Issues sent to the Forum by the Cabinet; A set range of issues on a regular basis e.g. highways matters, planning

applications, street naming, per cent for art schemes.

10. To respond to the Cabinet or other Committee or officers on any of the above matters on which it is consulted.

11. To report to the cabinet or to the Council or appropriate Council Committee, any issues of local concern, including any proposals by the Forum to change Council polices or service delivery.

12. To contribute to the Council’s: Forum Community Strategy, and Borough wide Community Strategy.

13. To prepare an annual report and present it to the Cabinet and Council.

14. To consult local people and groups (Parish Councils, TARA’s (Tenants and Residents Area Associations), Neighbourhood Watch) about: Councils proposals; Issues of local concern.

15. To consider suggestions/complaints and if necessary send them on to the appropriate Council officer or body.

16. To respond to issues of local concern and establish appropriate ways of consulting on specific issues e.g. incidents of nuisance or racism.

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D espite having lived in S40 for over three years it wasn’t until I attended a recent Civic

Society event that I realised the one thing that many of the town’s buildings have in common. Thankfully for me, local historian Janet Murphy spelt it out in black and white.

From the Winding Wheel on Holywell Street to the Portland Hotel on West Bars, Chesterfield is home to literally dozens of black and white buildings. Knifesmithgate itself boasts no fewer than 30 examples including the Victorian colonnade known as the ‘Vic Veranda’.

But it’s not just in the town centre where you can find these half‐timbered frontages. Walk up and down Chatsworth Road and you’ll see some excellent examples at the Barrel, Red Lion, Anchor, Prince of Wales, Peacock and Star. In fact, public houses feature rather a lot in monochrome with the local Brampton and Stones breweries even incorporating their own signature

motifs into designs.

But just why are there so many black and white buildings in the town?

Rumour has it that Vincent Smith ‐ who was Borough Surveyor during the time when most of the facades were added ‐ was an admirer of Chester city centre where there is an abundance of black and white half‐timber buildings and that he wanted to put the some of ‘Chester’ into Chesterfield.

Janet, however, thinks there might be another explanation.

During the 1920s Chesterfield was subject to a major programme of street improvements as roads were widened and corners improved to accommodate the increase in traffic and the introduction of a modern public transport network. At the same time a number of pubs were rebuilt to comply with stricter licensing laws.

This programme of change combined with an architectural movement

called the black and white revival – which began in the mid 19th century ‐ was the principal incentive and inspiration behind Chesterfield’s black and white streetscape.

Sadly the architectural drawings that led to the town’s black and white revolution were destroyed in the 2007 floods. But nearly ninety years on and most of the finished articles have stood the test of time, thanks in part to Chesterfield’s Townscape Heritage Initiative which seeks to conserve and enhance shop frontages within the town centre.

It is also hoped to include the town’s black and white buildings in a local list which should give some protection against future development so that the eye‐catching structures can be enjoyed for generations to come.

LIFE in MONO Black & White Chesterfield Matt Kane


Chesterfield & District Civic Society

‘Black and White Buildings of Chesterfield’ was the penultimate event in the 2010/11 calendar for the Chesterfield and District Civic Society who, for almost 50 years, have been active in conserving buildings and places of natural beauty as well as encouraging the regeneration of the town and its surrounding area.

In 1972, the Society was instrumental in stopping a major shopping development on the market square and, eight years later, helped to save Newbold’s Eyre Chapel which has since become the Society’s home every second Tuesday of the month. Recent Society events have covered the work of a Magistrate, the history of Sheepbridge Coal and Iron Company and the archaeology of the Peak.

In addition, the Society has commented on significant planning proposals affecting the area including the developments at Manor College and Saltergate. It continues to work closely with the Borough Council on various conservation schemes. This includes the Townscape Heritage Initiative where old town centre shops receive lottery funding to restore original features.

Society Chairman Bryan Thompson said: “In seeking to influence decisions through support, new ideas and challenge, the Society is helping to make the area a better place to live, work and enjoy life.

“In particular, our main aim is to promote the revitalisation of our award‐winning town centre that became a blue‐print for others such as Carlisle in the north‐west but now needs some help to retain its attractiveness.

“Over the last year our meetings have been well attended and membership has increased but I want to see an even more active Civic Society that takes forward small projects that engender civic pride, such as tree planting.

“We also want to be opportunistic with resources and improve our administration. We have just appointed a publicity officer, Hayley Barnett, to drive forward the communications side of our operation and we are always on the look out for more volunteers, in particular someone to provide us with our own website.”

A year’s membership of the Society costs £7.50 with discounts for families. Corporate membership and sponsorship are welcome. Non‐members are asked to make a £2 donation per event they attend. For more information, you can contact Bryan on 01246 566211.



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Community

Plans afoot for Saltergate

W e’d heard a rumour about plans for the Old Football ground at Saltergate, so

I’ve been in touch with Alan Morey, major sites officer at Chesterfield Borough Council to find out the latest.

"The borough Council's planning committee has resolved to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the old Saltergate Stadium for up to 68 houses. The

permission will be accompanied by a legal agreement providing for open space, public art, contributions towards highways improvements and provision for affordable housing in the event that the housing market lifts by the time of construction.

The permission is in outline at this stage, which means that details of the design of houses and the final layout will need to be submitted later within the next two years, although the

details of vehicle access onto Cross Street have been agreed, with separate routes in and out of the site to help ensure safety in front of St Mary's Primary School.

The council published a planning brief giving guidance on how this site should be redeveloped in 2009, which can be found on the council's website at www.chesterfield.gov.uk"

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Sport

Local Olympian? Liam Pitchford

O lympics 2012, it’s still a year away, but for the athletes hoping to represent their

countries for their sport, and the organisers, there’s still lots to do.

At the Chesterfield Champions breakfast meeting at the Fox & Goose Inn, Wadshelf we were introduced to two local Olympic hopefuls, Liam Pitchford and Michael Mitchell. Both are young, at the top of their game, table tennis for Liam and cricket for Michael, and both are from Chesterfield.

Liam and Michael are two of the country’s top players in their sports, but what struck me again, was how little support sports people get, with the majority of travel and accommodation being covered by their families.

This month I caught up with Liam to see how things are progressing, learn how he got into the sport and try to understand how he maintains

enthusiasm with so much training.

Liam is ranked no. 2 in the UK and came back from the Commonwealth Games in Delhi with two medals, his list of wins and achievements is extremely impressive and hopes are high for his Olympic performance. Liam will be 18 just after this edition arrives and he’s packed a lot of training and competition into those short years.

>> Tell me a bit more about yourself. “I live with my Mum and Dad at home in Brimington, where I’ve lived all my life, and spend my leisure time on my PS3 and with our two Siamese cats. I started playing table tennis about 10 years ago, at just 8 years old, with my two best friends at junior school.”

“An ex‐pupil’s grandfather came to do some coaching sessions at school. The three of us encouraged each other and joined a local club (Colin Deaton Academy in Staveley), where we started playing in the local league and

1* ETTA competitions. I just continued progressing through the levels in England.”

“In 2004 I represented Brimington Junior School in the National Schools Competition where we won the U11 title. This lead to me being selected for the England schools U11 side to play in the Home Nations competition in Guersey (for which we had to return early from a family holiday is Spain).”

>> Is it love of the sport or simply a desire to win? “It’s the love of the sport, I was good at tennis and represented the East Midlands region at the age of 8, but when I tried table tennis at junior school I knew it was the sport I wanted to do.”

>> What would you be doing if you weren’t playing table tennis? “I would have just finished my ‘A’ levels, but I left school to concentrate on my table tennis career after getting good results in my GCSE’s, I decided I couldn’t combine my education with my desire

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to be a world class athlete, table tennis is a sport which requires me to put in many hours training between competitions.”

>> What are your long term plans? “To be one of the world’s best players and challenge the current Chinese domination of the sport.”

>> What makes you tick? “Table tennis.”

>> Does table tennis enable you to make a full time career out of the sport? “Yes but only if I’m prepared (and am good enough) to travel to Europe to train and play in the professional leagues over there.”

>> So back to the Olympics, how is preparation going? “Preparations are going well, I travel to Sheffield 5 days a week to train (6 hours a day) at the English Institute of Sport with the other members of the Senior England squad. Next season I’ll be training with and playing for one of the top teams in Germany.”

>> What are expectations of the UK team? “The GB team has been guaranteed a place in the team competition so there will be three places available, but to be able to compete in the singles I’ll have to qualify via the qualifying competitions being held around the world over the next year.”

“The members of the current squad are all young and whoever is selected will benefit from competing in London and will use the experience to build for the Olympics in Rio.”

I’m always in awe of the dedication and commitment of our sportsmen and women, and the sacrifices they and their families obviously make to enable them to represent their country.

At the session we attended ICON came along, they’re a local enterprise involved with supporting our athletes by gaining bursaries and offering financial assistance. If you are interested in supporting a local Olympic hopeful, you can do this through ICON, or by contacting the family directly at 01246 550208.

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