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No. 165 October 2012 60P ISSN 1466-8211

Golden Wedding Anniversary

50 years - same village, same church, same inn and same home, but when it’s Longstone why would you want to move on?

On 25th August, 50 years ago, Pam and Godfrey Frankland were married in Longstone Church and held their wedding reception in the upstairs room of the White Lion.

It was the first occasion that had been held there f o l l o w i n g e x t e n s i v e renovations resulting in the layout we enjoy today. Godfrey was a local lad and like others before and after naturally spent time getting to know the “talent” at Thornbridge Hall (all female) Teacher Training College. Pam was one of those students and the rest is history.

Three months after their wedding they moved into the newly built bungalow that remains their home, though several t imes extended, today.

A l o n g w e e k e n d o f celebrating their Golden Anniversary began with a short break in Paris, immediately followed by a mystery mini bus trip to a dinner party in Sheffield, organised by Rachael and Greg, John and their friends and ended on Sunday by joining many old friends watching Pete’s Memorial Match on the cricket field. Godfrey and Pam would like to thank everyone who shared their anniversary weekend with them for their gifts, cards and good wishes.

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The stormy relationship between Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier is spotlighted in the next feature film to be shown at the Medway Centre; Bakewell. My Week with Marilyn is being screened by BASH (Bakewell & Ashford Film Society) on Sunday, October 14th, at 7:30pm with an interval for refreshments.

This 2011 British drama relives the tempestuous clash between the two screen idols when Marilyn arrived in the UK in 1956 to make a film titled The Prince and the Showgirl at Pinewood Studios.

The lack of chemistry between the pair caused sparks to fly with an exasperated Olivier describing his co-star as: ''the stupidest, most self-indulgent little tart I've ever come across.''

Kenneth Branagh plays the part of Olivier with tremendous panache while Michelle Williams' brilliant portrayal of Monroe earned her a Golden Globe award for Best Actress as well as Oscar and BAFTA nominations. The film also stars Eddie Redmayne, Judi Dench, Dominic Cooper, Julia Ormond and Emma Watson.

Future films being shown by BASH in the 2012/13 season are: November 11 - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; December 9 - The Artist

(plus Christmas party); January 13 - The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest; February 10 - Salmon Fishing in the Yemen; March 10 - Jean de Florette; April 14 - The Help; May 12 - A Royal Affair; June 9 - Cave of Forgotten Dreams (plus AGM and social evening).

Films this season are being shown on a new, extra powerful projector giving a brighter image and Blu-ray high definition.

Membership application forms are available on the society's website www.bashfilms.org.uk or from The Medway. Temporary membership costs £8 (2 films) or you can attend as a guest of a member for £5 (1 film). Application forms should be sent by post or email (or delivered in person) to Cheryl Mayfield, BASH treasurer, 22 Catcliffe Cottages, Bakewell, DE45 1FL (cherylmayfield@stainedglass1.plus.com).

Members are entitled to borrow films they have missed from the society's growing DVD/Blu-ray library. They may also borrow films from previous years.Joy ThrowerBASH Secretary

Bakewell and Ashford Film Society - October Preview

A photo from October’s offering

Residents and business owners in the Derbyshire Dales are being offered discounted driveway alarms to help deter thieves.

The wireless alarms are being made available at police stations in the district. They usually cost between £30 and £35 but are being sold at £20 to dales residents thanks to a subsidy from the Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership. The alarms are being promoted by the Safety Partnership - which is led by Derbyshire Dales District Council and the police. Dales businessman Iain Wakefield, of Alkmonton, said: “As our vehicles are parked out in the open at the end of a long drive, John Bointon from the Safer Neighbourhood policing team suggested we install one of these battery-operated infrared driveway alarms to monitor any unauthorised access onto our property”. “When triggered, the monitor wirelessly activates a portable alarm that can be carried anywhere in the house up to a maximum of 90 metres away. No wiring was necessary and all the outdoor parts are fully waterproof.”

PC John Bointon, of Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood Policing team, said: “The Derbyshire Dales has a great reputation as a safe place to live and do business and this driveway alarms initiative is just one of the measures local people can take to make life as difficult as possible for criminals.”

Derbyshire Dales District Council. Leader Councillor Lewis Rose OBE, who is Chairman of the Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership, said: “This is yet another example of the excellent initiatives the police, the District Council and our other partners are working on to keep the Derbyshire Dales a safe place to live, work and visit.” Contact your local policing team on 101 for more information.Trisha Mellor

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Calum Read from Wardlow has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with other impressive acts, Calum has made it through to the Regional Finals and will now be performing at the live stages of Open Mic UK 2012.

Open Mic UK 2012 is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material.

One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eye is local talent

Calum Read, now in the running to compete for a place in the National Final within The O2 in London. Thousands of hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final.

Chris Grayston, Events Coordinator for Open Mic UK comments “We are looking to find an act that has something unique to offer, another ‘Birdy’ that can go all the way, with both the ability to deliver a strong live performance but also potential to become a professional recording artist. There is so much talent out there I’m sure we can find that star again!

The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and under, 17-22 and 23 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. The acts are all aiming to make it to that prestigious Final at The O2 where the spotlight will be on all the acts with a chance to be signed.

The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry as well as judges from BBC Introducing, national radio and regional press with judges being more prestigious in the later rounds. Past judges include Radio 1 DJs Ras Kwame and Annie Nightingale MBE with Ivor Novello award winner Mark Hill and KISS FM’s Charlie Hedges already confirmed to join this year’s Grand Final panel for 2012.

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Jazz Night atThe White Lion

Thursday 18th OctoberCome and enjoy a relaxed meal whilst listening to contemporary

gypsy jazz group, the Djangonauts.3 Courses plus Coffee £27.50

7pm startPlease call 01629 640 252 to book

or email: info@whiteliongreatlongstone.co.uk

Painting on glass taster session

Great Longstone Village Hall Friday 30th November 12.30- 3.30

Booking Essential as places are limited Cost £30 (payable on the day)This is a taster session to introduce you to the art of glass painting. You will learn how to work with stained glass paint, in both traditional and experimental ways.The session will show you how to apply paint with different types of brushes, and also the grisaille technique, where the dry paint is removed with small brushes and sticks to reveal the glass underneath, creating light, texture and pattern. Pre-cut glass will be available in a multitude of colours and shapes (including Christmassy shapes) , for you to paint your designs onto. The paint is made from metal oxides that fuse to the surface of the glass when fired. ThIs will be done overnight, for you to collect in the following few daysAll materials , equipment and refreshments includedJane Littlefield 01629 640943Jane@rogertopham.plus.comJanelittlefieldglass.wordpress.com

Former winner Hatty Keane has been signed to BGM Music. Hatty has been featured in a variety of local, regional and national press, performed live sets alongside Ed Sheeran, Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep and is currently working on new material. Previous winners also include ‘Birdy’ who is signed to Warner, has in the last 12 months had hits all over Europe and is set to conquer the US with a collaboration with Mumford & sons.

For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or better still come down and support your local talent performing! You can purchase tickets from the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or on the door subject to availability.Calum Read

Happy 21st BirthdayStephanie

Stephanie Kehr of Great Longstone is 21 on 25th September

Many Happy returns and have a fabulous Birthday

Love from Mum, Ian and Sophie

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There are records from the 1930s of a guide stoop on Longstone Edge, dated 1717. In more recent reports it is noted as ‘missing’. I am writing to find out if readers of UTE may know differently.

(This missing stoop should not be confused with another one in Haydale dated 1737 which has not disappeared!) The missing guide stoop is recorded as being made of limestone and used as a gate post. It has ‘Tidswall Road 1717’ carved on one side and ‘Ashborn Road’ on another face.This drawing is of the stoop taken from a book by Tudor published in 1925.

It is believed to have been at a junction of the east-west track across the top of the Edge with a lane heading down to Rowland. As there are several junctions which fit this description,

The 1717 Guide Stoop on Longstone Edge

We invite you to a Coffee Morning to be held on the above date from 10:30am to 12noon at the home of Ruth and Mike Hurst (Timbers, Main Street). There will be a Bring & Buy Table and Raffle, as well as refreshments.

If you can bring something for the B & B Table or the Raffle, it would be most welcome – but really we would like to welcome as many people as possible to enjoy a sociable morning with a cup of coffee and cake or biscuit. Incidentally, a secondary reason is to raise funds for the church!

We plan to hold a Coffee Morning every first Wednesday in the month at different venues throughout the village – so if you miss this one, there’ll be another one along next month! Many thanks,Jennifer Rowson

Coffee MorningWednesday 3rd October

The Packhorse InnLittle Longstone

David and Lorraine welcome you to The Packhorse.

Small parties catered for! Excellent hand-pulled ales and quality home cooked food are

available from 12 – 3.00pm and 6-9.00pm daily. Quiz night on

Thursday with ‘A Bingo Twist’ at 9.00pm with proceeds going to

Air Ambulance.Children, dogs and walkers are all welcome in the pub and beer

garden.Telephone 01629 640471

information on its last known position is not clear.

Please cast your minds back to walks up on the Edge in years gone by. Or to conversations with your relatives who lived locally. Or have you seen it, or pieces of it, in the garden or elsewhere? Do you have any extra information which might confirm its original site and if it really is now part of our lost heritage. Any old memories, however clouded by years passing, would be gratefully received.Ann Hall, Chairman, Longstone Local History Group 01246 582 332

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It has been brought to our attention at the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) that recently a large amount of scam emails have been going around and we would like to put a warning out to help stop people falling victim to these kind of deceit.

Usually, the emails look very genuine and can be made to look as if they’ve come from reputable organisations, businesses or charities. We would like to reiterate that if you are not sure what the email is regarding or where it has come from, that you delete it.

Please take a look at this page on our website with useful advice about staying safe on the internet: http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/safety_advice/mobile_internet_and_identity_safety/internet_safety/Sam Cox (NHWN, Administrator, UK)

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Quiz Night every Friday from 9.30 pm

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I am recently returned from a short trip to Turkey, which I was visiting in order to see both the ancient cities of Troy and attempt to swim the Hellespont. I wondered, therefore, whether a short article on this unusual combination might be of local interest.

According to Greek mythology Leander used to swim across the narrow straits that separate modern day Europe from Asia. He had become infatuated with Hero, a beautiful young maiden who lived on the opposite side. According to the story every night he swam across the dangerous stretch of water guided by Hero’s lamp. Unfortunately one stormy night the lamp blew out and poor Leander was drowned in the turbulent waters. Devastated at her loss, and not wishing to be separated from him, Hero threw herself into the sea to join him forever after. More recently the poet Byron, a strong swimmer himself despite a clubfoot, is credited with reviving interest in this swim which he accomplished in 1810.

The Hellespont, better known today as the Dardanelles is constantly subjected to strong and variable currents as water passes through on its way to and from the Black Sea. Gauging the right line to swim across this fickle stretch of water is therefore crucial. In this we were well instructed by the local Turkish Rotary Club who organise the now annual event. It coincides with a National Turkish Holiday, which celebrates an important stage in the Gallipoli campaign, which has had the effect of making the race a ‘must do’ for many Turks. The maximum field of 500 swimmers commences the crossing by leaping from a jetty on the European side. As the crow flies the distance to the opposite shore is approximately 3.5 Km. however swimmers on this tack would be swept well below the target with little or no chance of swimming back up stream against the current. Therefore a more conservative curved 4.km route is favoured by most competitors and which allowed me to emerge on the Asian side at Canakkale 1hour 20 minutes later. Conditions on the day were tough with scores of swimmers requiring rescue from the water. Fortunately all swimmers were duly accounted for before the normally

busy shipping lanes were reopened. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and found the hospitality of the local Turkish people outstanding.However the highlight of this short trip occurred the following day when we were allowed to explore the ancient city of Troy where a huge replica Trojan horse stands proud. Situated just a short drive along the coast from Canakkale this was indeed a memorable and fitting end to what had been a veritable Turkish delight!

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Sunday 7th October10:30am-1:00pm.

Start your Sunday with some mellow jazz and a delicious

continental style breakfast with good coffee, tea or juice.

Tickets are £8.00 (students £5.00 and under-fives free),

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Pre-Christmas Sale

Monday 12th November9:30am-12:00noon

at Bakewell Town Hall

Christmas goods, home-made produce, books, bric-a-

brac,*jewellery, tombola and a Traidcraft sale, including the sale

of Christmas cards.

Refreshments available.Entrance 30p.All welcome.

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After the success of last year’s Bakewell Christmas Weekend, local organisers have teamed up with Derbyshire University to make this year’s event even bigger and better!Sue Smethurst of the Bakewell Events’ team said, ‘Working alongside Derbyshire University, has created opportunity for ‘Events Management’ students to contribute ideas and time to our festive weekend as part of their degree course. This will be a huge asset to our town, plus the working experience should contribute to the students’ own future careers.’This all happens over the weekend of Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th November and the Christmas tree lights will be lit at 16.45 on the Saturday. The historic and beautiful market town of Bakewell will host an array of traditional Christmas entertainment and seasonal stalls, including an Italian Food School sharing their expertise, plus much, much more!Families can post a letter to Santa, visit his reindeer and look forward to the evening sky being lit with fireworks on Saturday evening.One of this year’s new attractions will be a Classic Motorbike display and procession through the town, however, a full and detailed list of attractions and schedules over the two days will be available soon at www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk.Of course, to appreciate the true spirit of Christmas, The Three Kings Tableau will be displayed outside Bakewell Church and the nativity scene can be enjoyed in Bath

Bakewell’s Christmas Weekend is Ready to Go

Gardens. The Christmas Tree Festival inside the church will be held from 14-23rd December. Bakewell Christmas Weekend is supported by Bakewell Town Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Peak Park Authority and local traders.Jill Ferguson

My name is Bernadette Lawley and I am based at Dales Housing In Matlock as a Senior Housing Officer focusing on the letting of our empty properties, particularly those more suited to older people. There seems to be a misconception that the type of accommodation provided by Dales Housing i.e. ‘social housing’ is for unemployed people or those in receipt of welfare benefits. This is incorrect; a large number of our tenants are in full time employment or have previously owned their own property. Dales Housing’s rents are very competitive and present an affordable housing choice in locations throughout the Dales. Our properties are also repaired and maintained to a very high ‘lettable’ standard, which compares very favourably to private rented accommodation. I am looking to forge stronger communication and referral links between Dales Housing and local parishes. This will enable us to consult organisations such as yourselves and receive feedback about current initiatives in your area which impact both on our tenants and the wider community. Also, I hope it would be beneficial for you to receive details of vacant properties available in your area as you may know individuals who could benefit from a move to such properties. It is vitally important to us that local residents are aware of rehousing opportunities in their own village or surrounding area and indeed many properties have a local connection requirement where applicants are given first priority if they live, have lived or have family in the area. Another key benefit I would like to highlight is our properties are available to applicants who currently own their own home but would like to move closer to family members for support. This may be of particular interest to your parishioners who have elderly relatives living some distance away but are wanting them to relocate. We currently have a number of properties available for older applicants aged 55 and over. These properties range from I bedroomed flats in various locations throughout the Dales, where the Housing Officer calls on a daily basis, or flats or studios within schemes, where a ‘warden’ is on site during the day and there are facilities such as a communal lounge and IT suite and activities are organised on a regular basis, such as keep fit, coffee mornings, lunches, art sessions and fruit and veg sales! As accommodation for older applicants is called ‘sheltered’ this can sometimes be off putting as it suggests a care or nursing home situation. This is totally incorrect – all applicants live independently but just have the reassurance of a daily visit and a call alarm facility. Indeed, from April next year, residents will have the choice not to receive any visits or to receive visits on a timescale to suit their lifestyle. The benefits of sheltered accommodation is the security, a smaller property to maintain and neighbours of a similar age group. Some properties may have small adaptations such as grab rails or level access showers. Properties are currently allocated via the Home Options choice based lettings scheme, which is internet based and applicants place a ‘bid’ to register their interest. Although property sheets can also be posted out to older applicants and are displayed in libraries etc., I am concerned many potential applicants do not access a computer on a regular basis and therefore may be missing out on a home more suitable to their changing needs. As previously mentioned, to ensure we are able to reach as many applicants as possible, I am looking to set up a joint referral mechanism by which organisations can contact us with details of potential tenants and/or we can send out details on a regular basis of properties that may be of interest to your parishioners. I hope this is something you are interested in and I look forward to hearing from you.Bernadette Lawley

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Parish Council NotesReaders are reminded that the following is merely my interpretation of the events of the Great Longstone Parish Council meeting held on the evening of Wednesday 12th September 2012. For the official minutes please see the village notice board.

As usual the public gallery (3 people) were invited to comment before the official meeting opened. One member of the public wanted to appeal to the Parish Council to reconsider their earlier approach to the Chertpit Lane issue (detailed in a report submitted to PDNPA dated 16th May). He believed that the approach of the Parish Council did not represent the feeling of the majority of villagers and he urged the parish council to walk the lane themselves to see the problems that were being caused by the increasing volume of trial bikes. The point was put that the amenity of Cherpit Lane is being reduced as walkers, cyclists and other lane users are being forced off the lane because of safety fears.The meeting opened at 7:38pm.ApologiesNoneMinutes of the Previous MeetingApprovedRecreation GroundPlaygroundInspection of matting and other points is being hampered by the recent poor weather.Equipment for older childrenVarious meetings are ongoing to complete the required survey for the new sports facility. Once these have happened then a public meeting with the village sports groups and other interested parties (e.g. people living close to the proposed site) will be held to elicit views.A problem with moss growing on the tennis court was discussed. Apparently it is making the surface dangerously slippery. The council discussed treating the court with moss killer to reduce the problem.At this point the meeting was briefly closed as a member of the public was desperate to give the council the brand name of an effective moss killer (including details of required concentrations). The meeting was reopened and it was agreed that an approach would be made to Godfrey Frankland (who has access to the materials

required) and if that wasn’t fruitful then a quote would be sought from Bruno to look at the job.Wendy Long reported that Waitrose donations have led to £300 being given to the village towards the sports fund.GatesA request has been received from the cricket club who have requested that the gates at the top of Spring and Sunny Banks be padlocked, to make it easier to comply with new insurance requirements. The council was concerned that maybe access for access emergency vehicles might be required. Some thought that access via the White Lion car park and Croft Road should prove adequate. The other point raised was who would be responsible for locking up every day and keeping the key. It was pointed out that emergency key holders could be nominated to be contacted in the case of need of emergency access.The meeting was closed again for a member of the public to clarify the situation regarding the insurance conditions concerning the machinery contained within the pavilion.It was proposed to wait until a written request is submitted to the council and when that happens the item will appear on a future agenda.Village GreensThe area around the bus shelter was discussed. The problem seems to be that the tree stumps (from trees that were recently cut down) are sprouting and look a mess. The PDNPA own the trees and it was assumed that they did not correctly treat or otherwise finish the job when the trees were cut down.Another request had come in to ask the council to include that area around the bus shelter on the weekly mowing route. It was decided to include a discussion of this area in the inspection of council owned land that is due to take place on Sunday 23rd September at 10am.The point was made that this land is owned by Great Longstone Parish Council, rented to PDNPA, and then maintained by Derbyshire Dales District Council on behalf of Derbyshire County Council; so everyone is involved!Footpaths/RoadsIn 2000 a tree was planted to celebrate the millennium. The location of the tree is in

the field between the right-angled bend on Station Road and the Monsal Trail. The tree has a plaque at the base that labels the tree and includes the names of children born in the village in that year.A requested has come in to move the plaque to a more prominent tree in the village.This was discussed but it was felt that because the plaque is related to the millennium tree itself it therefore can’t be moved to another tree without losing its meaning. The council decided to respond that regretfully they feel the plaque cannot be moved.Another request has come in regarding the hedgerows on Station Road that are encroaching on the road. The council agreed that the problem is worse this year than in other years but, like in all other years, the responsibility lies with the land owner and they have always got it done in the past at around about this time of year (once birds have finished nesting).Council Administration

Precept. Last year’s minutes stated that the precept was to be discussed in September and October’s meeting. The lack of enthusiasm in the room to tackle this subject was palpable and there seemed to be some relief that tonight’s job was just to think about what points might need to be considered on this subject for next month’s meeting.Mowing TenderCurrent contracts are expiring. The council discussed this agenda item in a closed session.Financial MattersBank balances and reconciliation were presented to the council. The payments below were discussed:

£349 - Clerk administration£80 - Land Registry£372 – Audit Commission£1,125 – Great Longstone Cricket Club

mowingThe above payments were all approved.The Christmas tree requires ordering soon so the clerk is going to be looking for quotes. No-one has yet volunteered to buy the tree but there is a lead that the council are following on this front.The clerk was thanked for the result of the annual audit which had led to a surprisingly small report of action points from the Audit Commission (certainly compared to previous years).Planning MattersTwo applications were put before the council. One for West Ridge, Grisedale Road East one for Church Croft. Neither aroused any official comment from the council.Police Matters and Neighbourhood WatchNothing to report.CorrespondencePDNPA Trails Management PlanThe council had received a 100 page ‘Trails Management Plan’ from the PDNPA.

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The view from those who had read it was that it was a well written document that looked at the problems/opportunities created by multi-user trails such as the Monsal Trail.Readers of UTE might like to look at the plan themselves and can find it at the following address http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/trailsplan. The PDNPA are also looking for feedback although the period of consultation appears to have ended on 17th September.DDDC Area Community ForumThis will be held in the Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre on Tuesday 16th October at 7pm.Cherpit Lane/Leys LaneThe PDNPA is carrying out a consultation on Cherpit Lane and has asked the Parish Council for comments. This agenda item relates to the comments raised in the public session before the meeting opened.Peter Thompson said that since he wrote the report in May, the surface of Cherpit Lane has degraded markedly and made the point that if no one maintains the lane the degradation will just continue in the current trend.The original report was made on the principle that all users have equal rights, however Peter Thompson now wonders if the recommendation from the council should change to balance the maintenance of the lane with protecting users rights. His view was that the most practical recommendation would be to push for a restriction to certain vehicle types which would include a one-way system.It was pointed out that council was in an awkward situation and does accept the fact that just because you don’t like the actions or choices of some people, it doesn’t mean that their rights should be withdrawn. It was also felt that the volume of bikes going through the village is not necessarily caused by

the attraction of Cherpit Lane and that they would be coming through anyway even if Chertpit Lane was closed.However on balance, the Parish Council now believes that there should be some kind of restriction to motorised vehicles. The council will respond to the PDNPA with the suggestion that there be a banning of vehicles with more than two wheels to prevent larger vehicles using the lane, that a one-way system should be enacted (bottom-to-top was deemed to be the safer choice) and also that all vehicles be banned on Sundays and bank holidays.Late Items of CorrespondenceLorna Cooper’s resignation letter has been received and the clerk passed on a particular comment that Lorna suggested that villagers should volunteer themselves to work on the council, next time representatives are required, so that more people can see the good job that is being done by the council in the difficult circumstances in which they work.Date of the Next MeetingThe next meeting of the Parish Council is on Wednesday 10th October, The meeting closed at 9:26pm.

Great Longstone Parish CouncilTel:01629 640851 Email:

parishcouncil@greatlongstone.net

Mark Taylor

Thornhill House Newsletter on line.

In October the Thornhill House Newsletter plans to go digital. It will still exist in its familiar paper form, but it will also be available on line. Go to www.greatlongstone.net/thornhillhouse and follow the link to Newsletter. The paper versions will go to residents and staff of Thornhill House, and there will be copies in the Church and in the Village Shop, but the door-to-door deliveries will be replaced by the on line version- in colour!The October issue is due around the middle of the month and we hope that you will continue to read and enjoy the Newsletter on paper, on line...or both.Penny Feinstein. Editor, Thornhill House Newsletter.

Youlgrave Village Autumn Market

Saturday 13th October 10-12noon

Youlgrave Village HallFree Admission

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Sales this month have been very good at £996 helped by £105 at the Oxfam Secret Gardens afternoon and £38 at the Methodist Church Coffee Morning. Interest in the new catalogue is running high and a number of Christmas orders have already come in. There will be an opportunity at the Pre-Christmas Sale and Coffee Morning in October to view the whole selection of Christmas cards and place orders while you are restocking your Traidcraft cupboard and enjoying a drink and biscuit with your friends. This will be held on Saturday October 6th from 10.30 – 12noon in the Newark Room at All Saints’ Church, Bakewell.

If you are looking for gifts, the silk scarves on p25 of the catalogue are stunning as are the cards on pages 63-65. Also don’t miss the luxury chocs on pages 76/77.

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LAST OF THE OLYMPICSThe seven o'clock tube to Tower Hill where The Tower of London and the Shard shimmer in the morning sun. A six minute walk to Fenchurch Street station and on to a brand new train. On route the Olympic Stadium (still not sure about the Orbit Tower) and a warmwelcome to Leigh on Sea station from the wonderful games makers. A pink spongy finger points the way to a brand new bus and it's all aboard for Hadleigh Farm, a rare breed farm (and women cross country mountain bikers are indeed a rare breed).We join the queue. There's Adge and Jane, looking remarkably calm, and Tom in Annie's Team Sky cycling gear. The queue's starts to move, better finish that coffee quickly as you can't take it in. A quick frisk and we're through.The journey has been very smooth. The mountain bike course, however, is anything but, thanks in a large part to 4000 tons of good old Derbyshire Limestone. Alton Towers on two wheels. The course has been specially designed to provide a physical and technical challenge for the world’s leading riders, with plenty of demanding climbs and descents.Specific features include Triple Trouble, Deane's Drop, Snake Hill, The Rock Garden and Breathtaker.Team "Go Annie" set up camp with views of the course in all directions. The start is approaching, Annie's looks well in the zone on the big screen. My stomach is knotting up a bit, so spare a thought for Adge and Jane and especially Annie.The gun goes.....they're off.....fast.....go Annie go!......a great start, she's in the lead......Triple trouble, route 1.... No bother.......Deane's drop.....how did she do that?......Snake Hill...could do with a ladder not an adder.....The Rabbit Hole.....can't seethem......The Rock Garden.....that Derbyshire Limestone again.....The Breathtaker....amazing they've got any left to take......Go Annie go! End of lap one and Annie's in the lead, only five more laps to go. Five? Lap two and still there or there abouts. It's very hot and it's dusty. It must be starting to hurt, but Annie is fighting hard. Incredible determination and fitness. Go Annie go! The last lap and Annie sticking with it, she must be digging deep. Tremendously impressive. A brutal race.The finish and, WOW, eighth place. A top ten finish for the youngest competitor in the race and less that three minutes behind the winner. FANTASTIC! She takes deserved acclaimfrom the huge crowd. She has done herself proud and it makes me proud to be a Longstonian. Get your sandpaper and undercoat out Royal Mail and start preparing that Post box forRio.Jackie Mantell

Some of Annie’s supporters cheering her on at The Crispin Inn...photo courtesy of Sue Walker

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Farming Notes - September 2012I’ve reached a milestone in my life recently, fifty years of working on the farm. I left school at fifteen and now I find myself drawing my pension. I first worked for my father, Bert Cox, then in partnership with my brother, Ian and since he retired, I’ve been in partnership with my sons, Daniel and Thomas. Farming was good in the 1960s. We didn’t have the same bureaucracy as we have now. We were encouraged to produce food and were paid a decent price for it. Over the years I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs – foot and mouth, BSE, TB, and a whole range of animal diseases that my father had never heard of that we now have to contend with or vaccinate against. The introduction of quotas influenced the amount of milk to be produced and the abolishment of the Milk Marketing Board was another headache, opening the door for supermarkets and processors to squeeze milk prices. Despite experiencing drought, floods, blizzards and harsh frosts, I realise that each season moves on and the beautiful fields spring back to life. My private life has also had its ups and downs: I married Clare in 1971 and had my two sons but sadly she died in 1994. In 2004 I married Catharine who knew nothing about farming when I met her but has made a great farmer’s wife, looking after me and helping with the running of the farm. Dan and Tom converted the barns across the road into two houses for them to live in. Tom and his wife, Emma have two daughters, Ella and Isla so it’s great to have all my family close by. Farming has made me a good living on Church Lane Farm as it did for my father and grandfather so I hope it does for Dan and Tom.I don’t intend to retire – just have a few more holidays and a little less of milking cows. I consider myself very lucky to have lived in such a lovely village and cared for a beautiful landscape. The photos show me in 1962 and 2012 – either tractors look a lot bigger or I have shrunk!! Roger CoxNote from Editor (Ian) If it wasn’t for the significant advancement in tractors Roger we wouldn’t be able to tell the difference...Thank you from UTE for your interesting and informative contributions to UTE over the years.

Roger Cox at 15 years old in 1962..... .......and 50 years on in 2012

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Thursday 8th November at 7.30 pmBASLOW VILLAGE HALL

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Entry by Ticket . Available from Neil Mantell 01629 640258. Baslow Post Office.Baslow Spar Shop. Baslow Gallery

Peter Holt 01246 583279 Roger Rose 01246 582743 Jane Walker 01246 582354Raising funds for Baslow Sports Field

Little Longstone Harvest Festival

Our harvest festival service will be held on Sunday 14th October at 3pm. Due to the success of our auction of goods, and our pea and pie supper last year, this will be held again on Monday 15th October at 7pm. Tickets will be available prior to the evening by contacting Dawn Gregory 640746 and Eileen Adamson 640427 at £5 each, so we can get an idea of numbers. If you have any donations of goods, please drop them into the chapel by 4pm on Saturday 13th. We look forward to seeing you.

Anna Gregory

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Longstone Junior Fell Race 2012

There was a fantastic turnout for the 2012 Junior Fell Race with 22 children ageing from just 5 to 12. Headline news was Ben Dawson retaining his trophy as first junior boy back in just 14 minutes 4 seconds and first junior girl back was Dunia Speight in 17 minutes 14 seconds. The fight for second and third saw a battle between Tom Andrews and Toby Dawson with Tom taking second place in 15 minutes 6 seconds. The first infant boy was Johnny Hopkins and the first infant girl was Phoebe Whawell. The other medal winners were Azahara Speight and Vaila Smith in the junior girls section, Charlie Richardson and Atticus Cooke in the infant boys section and Ruby Stokes and Tasmin Smith in the infant girls section.

Fell Race record turnout!This year’s fell race saw 142 runners, the most we have ever had! Peter Askew did the honours and started the race and the runners then ran round the rec once and then off down to Main Street and up Moor Lane, Cherpit Lane and then up on the Moor, then down again to the cattle grid, then up the long slow climb up the edge to the corner and then it’s all downhill round Stancel Dale and back to the rec…phew!A huge thank you to all those people who volunteered to help out, we couldn’t do it without you. Also we are always grateful to Edale Mountain Rescue who were on hand in case of emergency and thanks to the Cricket Club for the use of the pavilions and for opening the bar. The evening ended with a presentation to Peter Askew on behalf of the Village Hall for all the work he has done for the Fell Race as well as his many, many years helping to run the Village Hall.It was a very successful evening and well done to all the runners! The Village Hall Management Committee

Congratulations to everyone who took part – they gave it their all and it was a great race.The event cannot run without a huge amount of help. Many thanks to all those who helped with registration, marshalling, “sweeping” and time keeping – some have been doing it since 2003 and then went on to help with the adult race! Thanks also to Roger and Ian Cox, Peter and Jennifer Rowson, and Sarah Newton for providing access.Thanks to everyone for a very enjoyable event with great sportsmanship and support for all the runners.Sara Barrett

Results:Andy Swift 0:29:41 - Overall Winner / 1st ManJonny Wilson 0:30:15 - 2nd ManDean Taylor 0:30:32 - 3rd ManEd Gamble 0:31:00 - 1st Man Over 40’sAndy Whittaker 0:32:53 - 1st Man Over 50’sBruce Dawson 0:33:56 - 1st Local Runner ManLucy Holmes 0:34:31 - 1st LadyRachel Chatwin 0:35:56 - 2nd Lady 1st Lady Over 40’sClaire Aspinall 0:36:15 - 3rd LadyNeil Oxley 0:36:19 - 1st Male or Female Over 60’sGemma Southern 0:39:54 - 1st Local Runner LadyCatherine Rowe 0:43:21 - 1st Lady Over 50’s

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October 18th at 7.30pmGreat Longstone Village Hall

It's Swinging Sixties Britain and Eddie the Milkman has dreams of musical stardom …but life just keeps getting in his way! This lively comic theatre show features sixties-style songs written by Jez Lowe and directed by Kate Bramley, founder of the Badapple Theatre Company, and former Associate Director with the acclaimed Hull Truck Theatre Company. This tale follows our Eddie, a hard-working milkman, inspired by the cream of the pop charts and tired of the milk float of ordinary life. But it’s thirty years before ‘The X Factor’ and he’s got a long way to go if he wants to make it.Eddie inherited the family milk round from his father and has fulfilled his promise to never miss a delivery for the good people of the village. But suddenly things are on the up! His songs are heading up the charts and if can get there by tonight he’ll be on Top of the Pops …but when things take a churn for the worse, will he make it back for the morning milk?‘Eddie and the Gold Tops’ isn't just a sixties music show. It's a comedy play with original music and songs written by multi award-winning musician/composer Jez Lowe. He has lovingly recreated that sixties vibe which will keep your feet tapping and put a smile on your face!Live and Local events sell out quickly, so get your tickets in advance from Casey’s or Jane Littlefield on 01629 640943Tickets are £10 and include an interval glass of wine/soft drink.

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Longstone Lad and Derbyshire Redcaps Feature in National MagazineMy name is Richard Cox and I have lived in Gt Longstone for the past 30 years until 2000. I now live in Chesterfield. I have been interested in poultry since I was in my early teens and as a birthday present I had a dozen hybrid hens, when there was a surplus of eggs, I started my egg round which became a good pocket money earner and progressed onto buying more stock and selling more eggs. Edwina Currie finished off my little business by frightening the public about salmonella.Coming from a farming background the urge to start keeping poultry again occurred in 2003 when I purchased 6 point of lay hybrid hens but after a year I wanted something more decorative for the garden so I did some research and realised that my cousin at Church Lane Farm had some Derbyshire Redcaps. I had some eggs from him and managed to hatch a trio. I was hooked with this magnificent breed native to Derbyshire.

Since then I have bred several batches of Redcaps and sold them to all parts of the country. I am on the committee of the Derbyshire Redcap Club and have held the position of sales coordinator for the club for several years. This year I have also sold hatching eggs and have enquiries from Italy, Spain, Belgium and Germany.In August the Editor of Practical Poultry Magazine contacted the Club and wanted to know if anyone would help him do an article on the buyer’s guide of the Derbyshire Redcap, so I e-mailed him, he came and did an interview and took some photos of my chickens. My two-year-old cockerel, Charlie is on the front cover of the National Magazine and several pages on the Derbyshire Redcap buyers guide (October’s edition) If anyone is interested in the Derbyshire Redcap please contact me on 01246 550538 or e mail valkotassu@talktalk.net.Richard Cox

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My Friends,Speaking the truth: whether to, when or when not to, seems to be quite an issue at the moment, and as we see those in high office spinning words to avoid blame we may sometimes wish they would say Yes or No and admit the truth. On the other hand, occasionally, when people do speak out or say what they believe to be true we wish that they had kept quiet and said nothing.The latter is actually a piece of advice which goes back at least four thousand years. Those schooled for the Egyptian Civil Service in the Middle Kingdom period were taught to be reticent, and when king Solomon adopted the same educational system for his Civil Service the tradition passed into Israel and so into the bible. The first Christians were deeply impressed by silence. Ignatius of Antioch on his way to martyrdom in Rome wrote in about 107 AD to compliment one of the bishops he had met on the way. ‘When he is silent,’ he says about the bishop of Philadelphia, ‘He is more powerful than those who speak.’ And adds the comment that ‘the more anyone sees a Bishop to be silent, the more reverence we should feel towards them.’The usual problem is that we forget to engage our brain before we open our mouth. Reserve, restraint, silence, at least gives you time to think. But even when you have thought, the question remains whether you should always speak out: just because something is true you do not have to say it. You are not morally justified simply because what you say is factually true. The bride’s mother at a wedding may ask if I like her daughter’s dress. The facts may be that I do not: that I think it looks vulgar and that it does not suit her figure, but that is no excuse to say so. And nor are we always entitled to speak the truth however much we may feel like doing so. I may think that the person serving me in a shop is over weight and needs a wash and a shave. But even if that is true it does not give me the right to tell him so. My freedom of speech is not an absolute right, and in this case it is limited by that fact that he is the shop assistant and I am a customer. I am not his father or employer. Nor am I his wife of his doctor. I am just someone who wants to buy a bag of potatoes. And that

does not entitle me to say much.Speaking the truth does depend on the situation, and our relationship with the person or people we are talking to, and what they are likely to make of what we say.One of the people who wrestled with this problem was Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was the German teacher and pastor executed by the Nazis in Flossenberg concentration camp in April 1945. As a Christian Bonhoeffer saw himself as committed to honesty and truthfulness, but he was also, as a Christian, deeply involved in a conspiracy against Hitler, which, of course, meant secrecy and concealment and not telling the truth when questioned.In an essay written in prison, cut short by his execution, he writes that in the real world sometimes you cannot be open and honest. The situation may not allow it, nor the person who hears what you say because of what they will do with the information. Things are made more complex still because those who hide the truth may do so for reasons that patronize us, and those who want the truth may desire it out of prurience rather than real honesty.What many people find most disturbing is not so much the concealment of the truth but the suspicion that good judgement is missing and that the people who should have it actually lack integrity. This is what makes their manipulation of the truth so dangerous and distasteful.Someone like Bonhoeffer had integrity. He had the wisdom to know whether to speak, how much to say, and when to be silent. He could be trusted to do what is right. In his case that integrity came from his faith. It was based on a vision of how we ought to live together and treat one another with respect, compassion and forgiveness. Others who do not have a religious faith may nevertheless have a similar vision. It is when there is no vision, or when someone’s vision is based on greed or the desire to hold onto power, that there will be a lack of integrity and we shall be right to mistrust what they have to say.Yours sincerely,Fr Christopher Benson

Notes from St. GilesThose of us who attended the Church of the Good Shepherd at Wardlow on Sunday 9th September for the ‘Favourite Hymns and Reading’ enjoyed ourselves very much. It was a splendid end to the ’Gingerbread Week’, so thank you, Harold for once again organising such a delightful service. Our thanks also to all who delivered very appropriate readings and, most especially, our organist Ron Meades, who encouraged us to sing so enthusiastically.No choice of favourite hymns would be complete without a rendition of ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ sung heartily by everyone.

The refreshments served afterwards were great as well.Our Harvest Thanksgiving Services are well in hand. Wardlow are holding their Harvest Supper on Saturday 29th September which is also our church wardens ‘Gift Day’ at St. Giles. The Church of the Good Shepherd have their Thanksgiving service on Sunday 30th at 3.00pm.At St. Giles we are celebrating our Harvest on Sunday 14th October at both services (11am and 6.30pm). We will be decorating the church on Saturday 13th and would be grateful for any offerings of fruit and flowers from anybody. Bearing in mind how difficult it has been this summer for all of our gardeners this could be difficult, but we would appreciate any help you can give and would need any gifts to be in St. Giles from 10am onwards on the 13th.Do come and join us on Sunday 14th if you can. We sing all of the favourite Harvest hymns and it is good to give thanks to God for all the hard work our farmers and all food producers put in, particularly as they struggle with the inclement weather.On Sunday 21st October at 6.30pm we will be joined by the choirs of Ashford and Bakewell for our ‘Three Choirs Evensong’ at St. Giles. Each choir is already preparing for this service which is the last of the trio of services when we join together each year. The effort and enjoyment we feel when singing together is most uplifting and it would be lovely if more people could come and support us on this occasion.We are fortunate at St.Giles to have such a diverse ministry. We give thanks for Father Christopher, Rev. Lida and all our visiting priests, but most particularly we are truly blessed with our Lay Leaders who lead our services so ably, with great inspiration. We thank God for giving us such ministry and also for everyone who serves at St. Giles in any way. We have so many people who voluntarily give their time, the members of the Parochial Church Council , our readers, sides persons, cleaners, flower arrangers, the choir, the coffee and biscuit providers and many other tasks, also we could not cope without our dedicated church wardens who keep us organised.Without the help of our volunteers who quietly and efficiently carry out so many tasks it would be very difficult to keep things running so smoothly.As the evenings are starting to get darker earlier it can only mean one thing! The clocks go back on Sunday 28th October, (officially at 2.00am), but it seems easier to alter them before bedtime on the Saturday. Nowadays there seems to be a confusing amount of things that require time changes and you can lose count of how many you have adjusted. Take care everyone, keep warm and comfortable as the weather cools down and keep a watchful eye out for neighbours who might need some help.Pam Smith

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October in the GardenBeware of Frost! - If frost is predicted by the weatherman then you will need to bring inside tender plants such geraniums & fuchsia’s. Some begonias can be lifted & potted up and placed on a widow-sill or in the greenhouse. By doing this you will have them flowering through winter. Young Cordyline’s and Japanese Acers need protection too from frost. If in containers place them in a sheltered area. If they are in the ground cover them over with a sheet.Time to tidy up - Leaves on the lawn need to be cleared so brush or rake them off and put on a compost heap if you have one. If not place the leaves in a black bin bag, put a few holes in the bag, tie it up and leave it alone till spring when it can be used as food for your borders. Tidy Borders: Parts of plants that have died back in the borders can be removed, also any debris such as twigs & stones. Water butts & ponds may need cleaning out too.What To Plant - This month you can get planting the following plants: Foxgloves / Hardy Heathers / Wallflowers / Forget-me-nots / Sweet William and Polyanthus. Plant spring bedding plants such as aubrietia, alyssum & winter pansies It’s also a good time to plant shrubs & trees. Dead-head - Dead-head faded flowers & un-healthy looking buds. Tall growing roses can be cut back to reduce wind-rock. Leave the main pruning until next March.Remove bulbs & tubers from the ground - Gladioli / Dahlias / Begonias Bulbs & tubers of Gladioli, dahlias & begonias are to be removed from the ground, dried and stored in dry cool place.Lenten Rose (Helleborus) - Prune out the big old shoots & leaves to make room for new growth.Prepare the soil - Before Planting Prepare your soil before planting by digging over the soil and removing all weeds, then add some well rotted compost .Jobs in the greenhouse - The watering of Greenhouse plants can now be reduced. Only open vents on warm days making sure they are closed on nights. Check heaters are in good working order. Clean the glass panels inside and out. Clean & disinfect floor area, benches & shelves with a product such as Armillatox.Other jobs to do - Take gooseberry cuttings / Finish planting spring flowering bulbs / Plant spring cabbages / Turn over the compost heap / Cut down asparagus.

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Services in October.Sunday 7th October. Trinity 18. Proper 22.

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Parish Eucharist (Wardlow)

11.00am Morning Worship6.30pm Evensong

Wednesday 10th October. Eucharist 10.15am

Sunday 14th October. Trinity 19. Pr. 23.

11.00am Harvest Eucharist6.30pm Harvest Evensong

Wednesday 17th October.9.30am School Harvest

Sunday 21st October. Trinity 20. Pr. 24.

8.00am Holy Communion9.00am Morning Worship

(Wardlow)11.00am Parish Eucharist

6.30pm Three Choirs’ Evensong

Sunday 28th October. St Simon and St Jude.

11.00am Parish Eucharist6.30pm Evensong.

Remembering the Dead.

On Sunday 4th November at 6.30pm there will be a special ‘Service of Light’ to remember those who have died. If when you come to the service there is someone who you would like remembered by name please write his or her name on the list in church.

Goose Limericks. No 4

A gander and goose went to townWhere he bought her a

white satin gown.But try as she might

It didn’t feel right,So she swapped it for one

made of down.

Great Longstone Methodist Chapel

Local Minister – Rev’d. David Briggs Tel No. 812195.

7th Oct. - 10.30Pauline Dinsdale

14th Oct. - 10.30Rev’d. Dr. Peter Ensor

21st Oct. - 10.30Mr. Richard Williams-Menlove

28th Oct. - 10.30Mr. Martin Greatorex

Bakewell Choral SocietyRecruitment of new

MD/ConductorBakewell Choral Society needs a new Musical Director/ConductorFollowing the sad death during the summer of Richard Barnes MBE, Bakewell Choral Society are looking to recruit a new MD/Conductor.Formed in 1978, Bakewell Choral Society is a friendly, mixed choir of more than 80 members. The choir performs four public concerts each year, including a Christmas concert featuring Christmas music, carols, festive poems and prose extracts. Other concerts are a blend of sacred and secular choral music, sometimes including contemporary pieces - by local composers - and, occasionally, commissioned new worksFor anyone interested in this position they should contact the Hon. Secretary, 01433 630103 email:thedowneys@talktalk.net for details.

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Tombola, cake stalls, craft stalls etc..

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GREAT LONGSTONE PRE SCHOOL

For information call 01629 640842

Great Longstone is a happy, popular village pre school, which takes children from 2½ years until they are ready for Primary School. We run morning sessions every week day from 9:15-12:15. If you have a child who is approaching pre school age or have just moved to the area and want to get your child’s name registered call us now.

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What’s OnSt. Giles Coffee Morning - Wednesday October 3rd 10.30am at TimbersTraidcraft Coffee Morning - Saturday October 6th 10.30am all saints Church, BakewellOxfam Jazz Breakfast - Sunday 7th October 10.30am Medway Centre BakewellGreat Longstone Parish Council meeting - Wednesday 10th October 7.30pm Village HallCrispin Annual Charity walk - Sunday 14th October time TBCHarvest Festival Service - Sunday 14th October 3pm - Little Longstone Congregational ChapelBASH Films ‘My Week with Marilyn - Sunday 14th October 7.30pm Medway Centre BakewellDDDC Area Community Forum - Tuesday 16th October 7pm Bakewell Agricultural Business CentreChatsworth Players - 16th - 21st October - play by Oscar Wilde, ‘An Ideal Husband’ at the Chatsworth Theatre (in Chatsworth House)Live and Local - ‘Eddie and the Gold Tops’ - October 18th at 7.30pm - Great Longstone Village HallThree Choirs Evensong - Sunday 21st October 6.30pm St.Giles Church Great LongstoneOxfam Pre Christmas Sale - Monday 12th Nopvember 9.30am Bakewell Town HallDr Steve Peters - talks about “Optimising Personal Performance”Thursday 8th November at 7.30 pm Baslow Village HallThornhill House Coffee Morning - 17th November 10am to Midday - Thornhill HouseBakewell Christmas Weekend - 24th -25th NovemberPainting on Glass (Taster session) - Friday 30th November 12.30 -3.30pm Great Longstone Village Hall

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