march 2012 - the village voice
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March 2012Volume 19 Issue 3
Copy Deadline: 20th of the month
Editor: Pete HawkinsJaret House, Queen Street, TideswellT: 01298 872470E: [email protected]: www.tideswellonline.co.uk
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.
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Picture courtesy of Tideswell Artability Group
Inside this issue.Singing with Passion................................................................................................. Page 13
Youth Club Under Threat..................................................................................... Page 16
Lead in the veins...................................................................................................... Page 28
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From the EditorA cautious apology to anyone who sent me anything for inclusion this month who discovers it isn’t in. A on-going technical challenge with the old steam-powered computational device meant I lost some files recently. I don’t thing there were any VV items in the list, but if there was, then I apologise.
What stands out this month? Exciting news about our telephone box. It’s now not a telephone box of course but it is. I for one am looking forward to seeing what happens to it. (Question to self - is the one opposite the Old College still in use as a phone box, if not will the parish take over that too?
Elsewhere in the Voice this month there’s lots of note and interest and as ever lots going on in the village to join in with. If you or your organisation don’t publicise what you do ion the voice, then please let us know. There is always room for more in the What’s On section.
Adieu until next month. Pete Hawkins
Dates for Your DiarySun 4 - Tidza Ramblers’ Walk. Ring for transport - 872550. Meet Cherry Tree Square with packed lunch 10 am
Mon 5 - Meet the Author, Stuart Courtman, Tideswell Library 7.30pm
Wed 14 - Leprosy Mission meeting 2pm, The Institute
Mon 19 - Diabetes Awareness. Bakewell Market (Farm Life Centre)
Wed 28 - Walking for Health, Tideswell Dale Picnic site 2pm (Farm Life Centre)
Wed 28 - Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations meeting. Glen Eldon, Parke Road, 7.00pm
Thurs 29 - Tideswell Cinema “The Way” 7.30pm, The George
Living History Group
Tideswell Living History Group met in the Star on Wednesday 15th February
for a social and update. We have been told by the Parish Council that the red telephone kiosk in Fountain Square has been acquired for our use. We are hoping to install an audio device in it, so we are all delighted with this news. We welcomed some new people to our group and we all had an enjoyable time looking at old photographs and listening to people reminisce.
We have had a change of date for our next meeting - this will now be WEDNESDAY 21st MARCH 2012, 7.30 pm at The Horse & Jockey. We will have heard from the Heritage Lottery Fund by this date and hopefully we will be celebrating, so do please come along and join us.
The Anchor Inn
Four Lane Ends, Tideswell
Traditional Bar Mealscooked by award-winning chef
Quiz night & supper every other Friday
Functions also catered for
01298 871371www.anchorinntideswell.co.uk
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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]
Litton Village Shop
The AGM of the Village Shop Association is taking place on 26th March at 7.30 in
the Village Hall.
All are welcome to attend to hear how the shop is doing and ask questions or offer their thoughts. For more information or to join the committee call 01298 871564.
Meet the Weather Forecasters
A change from the usual Grassheads I’m now making Weather Forecasters -
and I can guarantee they get it right every time!
They are now on sale exclusively at Tindalls. At £2 each we, my sister Brenda & I, are hoping to raise lots of funds for Rainbows Children’s Hospice where her grandson and family stay for respite. If anyone has any spare wool or unwanted knitted scarves which we could unravel we would be very pleased. From 4-ply to fancy wool we would appreciate it! Thank you.
Mary Landon 871817
Directors Wanted
Over the past two and half years Taste Tideswell has developed from an
idea into a successful and important village business. We employ 12 people, mainly from Tideswell, and the School of Food is going from strength to strength.
We are now looking to develop our connections with the business community and locals who have experience of running and governing enterprises. The project needs to look to the future and we’re looking for people who would be interested in joining the board to develop the range of skills and experience we have.
People with experience of being a director, governance, running businesses, community work or who are just passionate about the project are welcome to step forward.
The current board is holding an open evening at the School of Food on Wednesday 21st March at 7.30pm for anyone interested in finding out more. If you would like to discuss what is involved, please contact me on 01298 872470.
Pete Hawkins, Chairman, Taste Tideswell
Parlour BlueHome items, accessories,
jewellery, cards & gifts for all!
Winter opening timesWed 1-5pm
Thurs-Sat 10-5pm
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❃ b l i s s ❃
B E A U T Y I N L I T T O N
❃ facials, skincare advice and eye enhancements
❃ waxing and fake bake tanning
❃ manicures and pedicures
❃ special-occasion make-up & bridal packages (MAC products used)
❃ Treatments starting again in March 2012 (due to shoulder operation), but all products and gift vouchers are still available.
PICK UP A BROCHURE WITH PRICE LIST FROM LITTON SHOP, VANILLA KITCHEN OR CALL
ANGIE WARBURTON BA (hons), ITEC, VTCT, BABTACPEEP-O-DAY, LITTON (H) 01298 871552 (M) 07968 352091
❃ 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
Meet the Author
Local author, Stuart Courtman, will be at Tideswell Library at 7.30pm on the 5th
March, to celebrate the publication of his first two books.
Blincoe’s Progress and Robert Blincoe and the Cotton Trade both document life and conditions in the infamous Litton Mill, the former through a fictional account of life in the mill as seen through an orphan apprentice Blincoe.
Blincoe’s real life account published in 1828 was influential in improving working conditions in the mills. Stuart reproduces this original text with added historical notes by Stuart.
The event at the library is open to everyone. To book your tickets please contact the library on 01298 871769.
Tidza Ramblers
We were lucky with another fine day for our walk from Bradwell in
February. The aerial view of the village from the Edge was great. ‘ You will tread up with the clouds on Shatton Moor’, quoth Sally Mosley. We did so and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, as probably did the pilot of the lone glider we saw. A mound, similar to Offa’s Dyke, which has divided warring factions since the Dark Ages, was fascinating near the end of the walk.
The walk on the 4th will take in Eyam, Abney and Stoke Ford. Meet as usual at Cherry Tree Square at 10 am There won’t be another walk until after Easter so why not join us?
Helen Royle. 872550.
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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.
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Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations
A meeting will be held at Glen Eldon, Parke Road, Tideswell on Wednesday
28th March at 7.00pm, to discuss the Jubilee.
Please come along, whether you represent one of Tideswell’s organisations or as an individual supporter. All welcome.
For further details phone Mary Landon on 01298 871817.
Derbyshire Eco Centre
The Eco Centre, just outside Wirksworth, has published it’s summer
brochure which runs from Easter to July 2012.
The courses look fascinating and include sliding sash window maintenance, Green DIY, basket-making and Renewable energy for real.
For a copy of the brochure call 01629 533038
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The Leprosy Mission
Leprosy remains a horrible disease, still feared, and prevalent in some of the
poorest parts of the world. But it can be treated and much can be done for its sufferers. On Wednesday 14th March, at 2pm, a speaker from The Leprosy Mission is coming to Tideswell to tell us about some of their work, which brings so much hope to so many affected by this disease. It will be held in St John’s Institute (behind the church), and all are welcome.
The Leprosy Mission is able to raise funds (£80,000 last year) through selling used stamps and foreign currency. If you have any and would like to donate it, please put it in one of the Donation boxes (but not the Bookstall box) at the back of the Parish Church by Sunday 11th March.
MS Get together
Our February Get together involved so much hilarity I can’t even remember
what we were laughing about. Any rumours that I am now banned from VK for too much laughing must be ignored! We did however discuss Beta Interferon Disease Modifying Therapy, drug trials, optic neuritis, the local MS Society’s proposal for a Support Volunteer for the High Peak and whether one should rattle or not rattle one’s tin at Tesco as well as wolf whistles, Devon and the lack of lycra in winter.
Do come and join us. Our next Get together is…..
At: Vanilla Kitchen ~ in the Ice cream Parlour
On: Saturday 17th March 10:30 – 12:00
You are very welcome whether you are awaiting a diagnosis, newly diagnosed with MS or having had the condition long term.
Please do mention our group to anyone you know that has MS as anybody from the area is welcome.
Do call me if you would like a lift or a chat beforehand.
Andrea M 01298 871820
Holiday club at Easter
Tideswell After School club (TASC) are planning to run an Easter holiday club
on 3rd, 4th and 5th April.
We will be having a ‘Dinosaur Day’ where children will get the chance to create a dinosaur skeleton. We’ll also be making Easter cards, planting daffodil bulbs and making a daffodil windmill.
The club is open from 8am to 6pm. Short slots during the day are also available. The club is open to all children aged 3 to 11. TASC also runs an after-school club until 6pm each evening during term-time.
We offer a pick-up service for any children at Tideswell pre-school and run a taxi service from Litton on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (other days may be possible too if you let us know in advance).
If you would like to know more, please call the TASC mobile (07792075486) and speak to Amber or Lucy.
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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
6th Apr CASTLES, HOUSES & GARDENS OF KENT 4 days £285.00
6th Apr LONDON WEEKEND 3 days £189.00
9th Apr TENBY & SCENIC PEMBROKE COAST 5 days £289.00
13th Apr LONGLEAT, OXFORD & COTSWOLDS 3 days £195.00
16th Apr WALKING IN ROYAL DEESIDE 5 days £379.00
16th Apr TOURING ROYAL DEESIDE 5 days £329.00
20th Apr CASTLES, HOUSES & GARDENS OF SUSSEX 4 days £279.00
23rd Apr LLANDUDNO, SNOWDONIA & NORTH WALES 5 days £355.00
Dog-walking and Pet-sitting in the Tideswell area.
Whether it is a one-off dog walk, a regular booking or care whilst you are away get in touch to discuss your pet’s requirements.
References available.
Contact Katie on 07909 902040 [email protected] www.peakpetservices.co.uk
Tideswell Post Office
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This means that 80 per cent of all UK debit cardholders now have access to cash withdrawals at
Post Office branches.
RBS joins Alliance & Leicester, Bank of Ireland, Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Clydesdale Bank, The
Co-operative Bank, Halifax, Lloyds TSB, Nationwide Building Society, Northern Bank and
Smile in giving their customers better access to their money.
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Calling all Farmers
The Farming Life Centre supports and celebrates farming in the Peak District
working with farmers, their families and the local community. See the what’s on for details of March events.
The Farming Life Centre hosts a number of social and health related groups and projects for country people, including:
Social Group for Retired Farmers Lunch Club Farming Memories Group Future Farms Project Art Group Walking for Health Programme Chairobics
For more information please take a look at our website, visit us on Facebook or give us a call 01298 85162 or visit us at Blackwell Hall Farm, Blackwell, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9TQ.www.thefarminglifecentre.org.ukinfo@thefarminglifecentre.org.uk
Walking for HealthPaul Black has recently become involved on a voluntary basis with ‘Walking for Health’ and is looking to see of there is a demand for the service in this area. This group is not intended to compete with the Tidza Ramblers or any other walking group in the area.
The group will walk every two weeks on Wednesdays at 10:30 am meeting at Fountain Square adjacent to the public toilets.
The walks will be easy hour-long walks around Tideswell and the surrounding countryside with the pace set by those taking part. Why not encourage a friend to come with you? There is no charge for participating in these walks.
The next three walks are on the 29th February and the 14th. and 28th March 2012.
For further details call Paul on 01298 871482.
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]
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
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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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Peak District Dairy Farm Shop & Café
Come and try some of our award winning dairy produce - have a delicious real dairy ice cream.
Award-winning fresh pasteurised milk, cream, butter, ice cream & yoghurts
We also stock an impressive selection of quality locally produced foods, including jams, marmalade, honey, pickles, herbs, oils, chocolates & freshly baked bread & cakes daily.
Specialist suppliers of a full range of quality English & continental cheeses, free range eggs, fruit juice, spring
water & bakery products
Produced in Tideswell
Look out for our ice cream vans and trailers on sites around the Peak District National Park and at shows and events.
Tel: 01298 871786 or 07867 533965Shop: 01298 873100
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 8am - 5.30pm Sun 10am - 5.30pm
www.peakdistrictdairy.co.uk
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Tideswell Pre-SchoolMob. 07840 765 377 Tel: 01298 871888
Opening Hours Breakfast Club 7.30 – 8.45am (breakfast provided)
Children from Bishop Pursglove School very welcome, with a ‘walking bus‛ to School
Monday – Thursday 8.45am – 11.45 & 12.45 – 3.45pmLunch Club Mon – Thurs 11.45 – 12.45pm (packed lunch required)
Friday 8.45am – 11.45 noon
Where Learning is FunAdmissions 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:Debbie or Lucy on 07792 075486
between 3.15 pm & 6.15 pm Monday – Friday
Good OFSTED Report Child Care Vouchers accepted
200+ ClubThe results of the February 200+ Club draw
£25 - 222; £20 - 167; £15 - 25; £10 - 083; £5 - 111; £5 - 152.
Congratulations to all the winners this month.
Next month there is an extra prize of £50. This will be the last draw of the 2011-2012 season.
We thank all our members for taking part this season and hope that you will all join again for 2012-2013 Season. The number of collectors is diminishing and we are grateful to all those who have started paying by bank standing order.
If you want the details to enable your £12 subscription to be collected via the bank then contact Judy on 872408 or Dorothy
on 871661. Please consider this option , making standing orders begin at the start of April, the beginning of the season.
But if you wish your £12 pounds to be collected, please have it ready for the collector. We do accept cheques!!
Remember the 200+ Club is the main fund raiser for the Tideswell and District Community Association. By subscribing to the 200+ you have full membership of the Community Association. Do you belong to a group that needs a project funding and you haven’t raised enough? Then ask the Community Association for a contribution. Do you wish to make a difference in this great community of ours? Come and join us, share your ideas and give a little of your time as well to benefit everyone.
Any further information about joining the 200+ Club ......... contact Dorothy or Judy
New to the village? Need village information?
Collect a Welcome Pack from the Peak District Dairy. New stock should now be available.
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Tideswell TheatreJapanese Drums and Lost Airmen in Tideswell
At 7:30pm on Saturday 10th March Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers will fill
Tideswell Church with the sound Japanese Drumming for a truly spectacular evening for Tideswell Theatre. This fantastic ensemble has toured widely, performing up and down the UK and Europe, including the O2 Stadium.
Tickets are already selling fast. The concert integrates powerful taiko rhythms with tightly knit choreography and theatrical and lighting effects. The concert is not “just drumming” - it’s a complete aural & visual experience which captivates the audience from start to finish. More information at www.taiko.co.uk. Brought to the village through Live and Local the Arts Council and local authority supported scheme to bring great theatre and music to communities. Tickets £9.50 and £7.50.
At 7:30pm on Thursday 29th March Cotton Grass Theatre bring their new show Thin Air to the village. Written by award winning local author Berlie Docherty, this eerie show is about lost airmen on the Derbyshire moors and their stories: its the supernatural story of a First World War fighter pilot who returns home from the horrors of the war. He is in possession of a secret that will haunt his community for generations to come. Cotton Grass have visited Tideswell many times over the years, most recently with The Unknown Land. Don’t miss it. For adults and older children. At the Old Grammar School.
Tickets on sale at Tideswell Post Office and Litton Shop. Bookings on [email protected] or 01298 871063. Spring Production Tideswell Community Players’ spring production is Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington. Its a comedy about four women from Hull who go to the races for the day. More details next time for this play to be performed in late April. Make contact now if you want to help in any way.
BBC R4 -People’s Passion
Do you enjoy singing? Britain is about to be hit by a singing revolution... and you
can be part of it.
As part of the BBC People’s Passion, the BBC has commissioned a brand new choral work which will be performed by choirs across the country at Easter 2012. This nationwide premiere will unite singers in a moment of national harmony to perform this stunning new work with music composed by Sasha Johnson Manning and lyrics by the poet Michael Symmons Roberts.’
In Tideswell, the choir at St. John’s church will be singing this as part of our Good Friday service at 2pm on 6th April, and we would love people to join us for this special event. Our normal practices are at 11am on Sunday morning (after the morning service), and there will be additional practices on Thursday evenings for those who can’t make the normal practices. We are also looking for some instrumentalists: a pianist or organist; a cellist; and two flautists or treble recorder players. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Katie on 01298 872639 or email [email protected].
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Parish Council Matters
Two members of the public attended the February meeting. Much of the
agenda was routine, but there were a few extra items of interest. The former BT phone box now belongs to the Parish Council and will be put to new use shortly. Watch this space.
The Parish Clerk has instigated various fund applications, as a result of which reimbursement has now been received for a variety of works carried out on behalf of the DDDC. Funding from the Parish Council was requested by the Youth Steering Group and the Parochial Church Council. As applies to any donation or grant, the accounts of the appropriate organisation must be viewed prior to donation, otherwise the Council is failing in its Statutory duties. The Chairman, Philip Swarbrick will attend the next Youth meeting.
The snow clearing on pavements was welcomed by many residents, routes queried by others. The snow clearing route has been set out by The Derbyshire County Council, and may be seen on the Parish Notice Board.
The Notice Board with official notices, attached to the Co-op is for Parish Council use only. The adjacent board belongs to the Parish Council, but may be used by any voluntary group within the Parish. Similarly the small board next to the Womens’ Institute board may used by non-commercial groups or residents.
Councillor Sue Barber reported on the Standards Committee of Derbyshire Dales District Council. Councillor Mary Landon
spoke about the Queen’s Jubilee, and it was agreed that though information had been sent to the Parish Council, an independent committee be formed. Members of Tideswell groups may wish to join this team. A meeting will be held at Glen Eldon, Parke Rd on Wed. 28th March at 7.30pm.
The Association of Burial Authorities has notified the Council that old grave spaces will not be re-used.
Sue Barber on behalf of Tideswell Parish Council.
Derbyshire Dales DC Standards The Derbyshire Dales Standards committee has amalgamated with the Audit committee.
Sue Barber is now the only Parish Councillor on the committee, as Council Chris Furness from Bradwell is now a DDDC council member and therefore ineligible. The committee is seeking another impartial member.
She is also the only female committee member, although the Officers include women.
At the January meeting, the official auditor complimented the DDDC on its financial record. (In September, the report from the Local Government Ombudsman , dealing with the Council’s performance in handling referred complaints was also good.)
Training and development for councillors and members was reviewed as was the Planning Code of Good Conduct. The Ethical Framework and Localisation Bill were discussed. The impact of the Localisation Bill is still unknown and open to interpretation. The DDDC committee hope that a strategy and Code of Conduct will be agreed across the whole of
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Derbyshire, so that neighbouring boroughs and districts will comply with the same standards.
The implications for town and parish councils such as Tideswell’s are less clear. The DDDC has a changed role in ‘refereeing’ actions of parish councils and their members. Although the DDDC remain responsible for elections, subsequent activity is the responsibility of the parish councils. It is hoped and suggested that they take the same code of conduct which applies to the DDDC.
The Ethical framework, review of complaints, review of constitution and Annual report Draft will be discussed at the April meeting of Tideswell Parish Council.
Derbyshire Community Foundation
The Foundation was started in 1996 and manages over £6mill in endowment funds. They have a range of grants available to community organisations.
This is from their website “we support the most vulnerable in our society and help enrich the lives of people living in our communities by funding a wide range of groups, including those involved in supporting carers, survivors of domestic abuse, children, young people and isolated elderly residents.”
For more details of the grants they offer visit derbyshirecommunityfoundation.co.uk follow them on Twitter @DerbyshireCF or on Facebook (Derbyshire-Community-Foundation).
Tideswell Running ClubFebruary saw some freezing weather, however that did not stop runners from Tideswell Running Club from entering races.
Helen Grainger continues to produce good times in the cold weather. On Saturday 4th February with the temperature not getting above zero, Helen put in a blistering fast time when she ran 20.58 at the No Walk in the Park 5k in Chesterfield.
Sunday 12th February saw Ben Brindley and Paul Weir driving to Liversage to enter their half marathon. The weather was warmer there than in Tidza and both where feeling well up for a hard run. Ben kept in touch with the leaders and only lost sight of the lead car at 2.5 miles and though finding it hard going in places stormed home in 1:36:28 and a personal best. Paul Weir on the other hand produced a time of 1:44:07 and his fastest half marathon since 2005. Like Ben, Paul found it tough going in places but both agreed the trip was well worth it.
19th February saw Helen travel down to Brighton to race the Brighton half marathon, this popular event on the south coast was sure to test Helen’s pace, she put in a wonderful performance and at times ran against a headwind to do the 13.1 miles in 1.33.17 a new personal best.
Tideswell Running Club meets on a Wednesday 7pm at the Star and everyone is welcome. For details call Paul Weir on 07914817073
Paul Weir Tideswell Running Club Chairman
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At t’Flicks
This month, Tideswell Cinema is showing a
profoundly moving film, shot amidst stunning scenery - The Way.
It is the story of an American doctor, played by Martin Sheen, who travels to France to recover the remains of his estranged son who died whilst walking the Pilgrim Way to Santiago do Compostela. Driven by his immense grief and desire
to understand his son better, he decides to embark on the 800km historical pilgrimage himself.
Along the way he meets three other pilgrims, all with broken lives, and they form a deep bond. This 2011 film is directed by Emilio Estevez.
It will be shown at 7.30pm on Thursday 29th March, upstairs at The George. Guests members are welcome for the evening at £4.75, and anyone wishing to have a meal before the film will receive a 20%
discount off their food.
Youth Club under threat
Derbyshire County Council have new plans to change the way youth
activities are delivered in Derbyshire. In brief, the proposals mean the council would:
• No longer provide front-line activities - youth clubs and the mobile service would close
• Review our youth centres to transfer or dispose of the buildings.
• Continue to provide professionally qualified youth workers to support vulnerable young people and families
• Set up a Youth Activities Grant scheme to support new projects, voluntary, community and independent groups which provide youth services and activities
Not surprisingly there was a lot of opposition from the audience to these proposals. The Council have to make drastic cuts to their budgets and the youth service seems to be one of the victims. They stressed that nothing had been decided yet but if some of the above is acted upon it is highly likely that youth workers will no longer support our club. We must stress that the building will not close but volunteers would be required to run the club.
The consultation period ends on 18th March 2012 and any interested person can fill in the consultation form. This can be downloaded from DCC web site www.derbyshire.gov.uk/youthservice2012 - future of youth activities in Derbyshire - how to participate. We are encouraging everyone to have a look at the proposals and take the time to fill the form in - it may make a difference!
Youth Club Management Committee
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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)
March Courses at the Tideswell School of Food
Thursday 1st - Introducti on to Sausage Making 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30 ( NEARLY FULL)Saturday 3rd - Men in the Kitchen 9.30am - 4.30pm £135 (NEARLY FULL)Monday 5th - Knife Skills Evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30 (NEARLY FULL)Tuesday 6th - Soups, Stocks & Sauces 1.30pm - 4.30pm £60Friday 9th - Middle Eastern 2pm - 4pm £30Saturday 10th - Luscious Lemon Preserves 1pm - 4.30pm £85Sunday 11th - Cake Decorati ng 10am - 12.30pm £30 (NEARLY FULL)Monday 12th - Italian Pasta Evening 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Thursday 15th - Catch of The Day 9.30am - 4.30pm £150 (NEARLY FULL)Friday 16th - Vegetarian Cookery 9.30am - 4.30pm £130 (NEARLY FULL)
Friday 16th - Whisky Tasti ng Evening 7.30pm - 9pm £25Sunday 18th - Mother’s Day Wine Tasti ng 1pm - 3pm £15Monday 19th - Quick & Easy Dinners 6.30pm - 8.30pm £30Thursday 22nd - Brewing & Tasti ng Skills (Level 2) 9.30am - 2pm £115Thursday 22nd - One Pot Wonders 1pm - 5pm £75Friday 30th - Introducti on to Brewing 1pm - 5pm £85Friday 30th - Beer & Arti san Chocolate 7pm - 8.30pm £15
Courses that are already full are not listed here. To fi nd out more about membership or to book a course visit visitti deswellschooloff ood.co.uk or call us on 01298 871262 or come to the school.
The School of Food is run by Taste Tideswell a not-for-profi t social enterprise company - tasteti deswell.co.uk.
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TLC CLEANING SERVICES
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Bringing tenants and quality properties together for the last
18 years
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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
Good quality Dutch Flowers & PlantsGifts & Home Accessories
Cards & Gift WrapBalloons
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Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9JL01433 621133 – mimosafl [email protected]
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C.I. STRONG TIMBERSERVICES
T: 01298 873098M: 07715 254620
Large sheds, workshops, generator sheds, summer houses, play houses, poultry housing, dog kennels/runs and log stores.
All are quality products tailor made to suit your requirements.Also suppliers of stable fi eld shelters including mobile units and a full range of showjumps.
LITTON LOGSFirewood Supplies
alsoWoodchip for your Garden
Self-fi ll Bags for £1(we supply the bags, you fi ll
or larger loads delivered)
Ring 01298 872806www.littonlogs.co.uk for details
Silva Navigation School
Outdoor Lover?Always get lost?
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Call 01298 872470silvanavigationschool.com
Alex J SlackPainter and Decorator
11 Fountain Street,Tideswell
BuxtonDerbyshire
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Tel: (01298) 871638
RJC ContractingMini-Digger Hirewith or without driver. Rock Breaker available
Richard Critchlow07807 344414
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International company expanding in this area is
looking for a few good people who want to start their own
business.07968 167036
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NIGEL WILLIS MLIA (DIP)
SETT VALLEY INSURANCE SERVICES
For all aspects of � nancial planning contact your local
independent � nancial advisor
T: 01663 741694 (Of� ce)M: 07712 437819
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the conduct of investment business
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• Self-employed Accounts• Company Accounts• Self Assessment Tax Returns• Management Accounts
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Contact us for a free informal initial consultation
Tel: 01246 583700Email: [email protected] Cottage, Baslow
ACCOUNTANTS YOU CAN COUNT ON!
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CHAPLINSACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
Your local husband and wife team who can offer you a wealth of experience in all matters relating to fi nance and accounting
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“A Personal Approach to a Professional Service”
Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Studies, free-standing Furniture and Joinery
We supply a service second-to-none o� ering the � nest quality products made from a large selection of hard and softwoods to suit your needs, hand-crafted in our workshop. We can supply & install anything from a window board to a total home re� t. Even if you only need new ironmongery for your windows and doors or household appliances we can supply and install. So for a fast, friendly and reliable service contact Owen and the team on
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M: 07966 882818 E: [email protected]
Manufacturers of the
highest quality
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www.Bushey Heath Farm.co.ukCamping * Bunk Barns * Training *
All near Tideswell
Barn conversion available as meeting/training/classroom.
Wide range of uses with great fl exibility.Do you need somewhere rural but accessible?
Are you running craft/art courses?Need somewhere to hold meetings?
Are you a trainer?
We offer a great Central Peaks location with parking, good rates and complete packages
including accommodation and food.
Call for a chat with Rod or Lisa on01298 873007 or 07710 163376
Bankfi eld StableHomestay
Luxury accommodation for two people in a converted stable in the
heart of Tideswell.
Available for self-catering or B&B (with or without continental breakfast), or short breaks.
Call Diane StevensT: 01298 872656M: 07788 478437
E: bankfi [email protected]
Hulmes Vale Farm Cottages
Large holiday cottages on Tideswell Moor
www.hulmesvalefarmcottages.co.uk
Ideal for large group celebrations including birthdays, wedding
anniversaries etc.Stag and Hen parties welcome
Contact Kate or Janyce01298 873098
Email: [email protected]
TIDESWELL MALE VOICE CHOIR
Tuesday/Wednesday Evenings 7.30 pm
Old Grammar SchoolTideswell
New Members Welcome
www.tideswellmvc.co.uk
ASHFORD LANE GARAGE“For all your motoring needs”
Servicing, Clutches, Exhausts, Brakes, etc.TIDESWELL TEST CENTRE
Petrol, Diesel, Catalytic
Approved DealerTIDESWELL TYRE Co.Tracking, Balancing, Repairs
Call George on 01298 872820
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DG BRADSHAWMOT CENTRE
As we only do MOTs you can be assured of a truthful and unbiased assessment of your vehicle because we have nothing to gain by recommending unnecessary repairs.
Staden Lane, Buxton, SK17 9RZ Tel: 01298 74810
1st left 200 yards past Focus on Staden Lane
Also available on siteDIY Steam Cleaning
with ramp access for cleaning under vehicles
MOT Tests ONLY £40 Re-tests are FREE
Cars, Class 7s and Motorcycles Tested
Hydraulic Hose Assemblies manufactured to customers
requirements
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Grainger ConstructionStonework SpecialistGeneral Building & Roofi ng Contractors
New Build - Conversions - Renovations
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A local and professional serviceover 40 years experience
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B and B FuelsApproved Coal Merchant
Wide range of Coals & Smokeless Fuels
Special Offer for August...Economy coal doubles
£190/tonneBuy 1 tonne get 50 kgs free,
Tel: 01298 83452
(offer applies to single address only,on production of this advert,
Price incl. of 5% VAT & free delivery)
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The COURTYARDKitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Studio
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The Courtyard Commercial Rd, Tideswell.Mon - Fri 9 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 9am - 5 pmTel: 01298 871223 - www. mmarkovitz.co.uk
M MARKOVITZ LTDBuilders & Plumbers
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Multifuel stove servicing and repairs now carried out
by the stove showroom
AGA, Rayburn and Range cooker servicing also available
Your local family supplier of:Top quality domestic heating and Aga Oils
Farm fuels and lubricantsEnvironmental road Bio Diesel
Also distributors of:• Oil, Water and Waste Tanks
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MISTER CARPET(John & Steve)
Select your new carpets or vinyl in your home or visit the showroom at
428 Ecclesall Road, Sheffi eld or by appointment on the
Aston Industrial Estate, Hope (please call).
Free estimates - No obligationCarpets fi tted and refi tted
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Tideswell History Club
LEAD IN THE VEINS
This was the title of a very informative talk about the lead mines of Great
Hucklow given by Peter and Patricia Miles at the February meeting of the History Club. The talk was the culmination of four years of research by the local parishioners which led to the creation of mining walks trails, the excavation at Silence mine and the publication of a large well-received book on the subject.
The vein itself runs from Tideslow Top, past the back of Windmill, crosses the Bradwell Road, runs along the back of Great Hucklow, then disappears under the shales and sandstones of Hucklow Edge. It then travels on, underneath the Barrel Inn and past Ladywash Farm at the back of Eyam, making it one of the most important mineral veins in England. Mining records for the vein show that it was being worked in the 1200s and it has been worked pretty constantly since then.
Peter and Patricia explained that at Nether Liberty the mine is very close to the Bradwell Road and that in 1998 torrential rain caused a large hole to open up on the side of the B6049, revealing an old shaft and water that could be heard gushing down below. This was some cause for panic by D.C.C! Across the road is Watch and Ward mine which had a little quarry nearby. All this was landscaped and levelled using the rubble from the south side of Tideswell churchyard when Commercial Road was widened in the 1950s.
This now levelled-off area between Windmill and Great Hucklow was once
one of the most complicated mining areas in the County. Here, the vein splits into four separate, vertical, strings of mineral and numerous shafts were sunk by different companies to exploit the galena (lead-ore) bearing vein-stuff. This led to many disputes in the courts, because, how could one lot of miners when deep underground, tell if they were infringing on the territory of another company. Sometimes it seems that our miners spent more money and effort suing one another in the courts than anything else - heaven knows what the atmosphere must have been like in the local pub at night!
Another puzzling thing is; how come that the authorities built a school really close to the site of a lead smelter (the building that later became the Hucklow Playhouse). Two hundred years ago, this area was a real industrial site with many little chimneys belching out smoke from the pumping and winding engines and with big waste heaps of rock and spar blighting the countryside. So Great Hucklow today has a beautiful landscape by comparison.
Acknowledgement was paid to other contributors to the book, including our club members Sheila Martin and Andy Bower for their chapters. Also, thanks were expressed to Doug Nash and Dr. John Beck for making the “University of Eyam” (their massive collection of mine records and knowledge), so willingly available to the project.
Everyone is welcome to join us on March 8th at 8pm. in the Institute when Keith Blood will tell us about “The Bamford Dams”.
Brian Woodall