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Deadline for next edition: Friday 23 rd September Please leave items at the Nelson or email [email protected] VILLAGE PUMP September 2016 No.431 Dates Saturday 17 th September Middleton Produce show. 1pm Village hall See page 4 for details. Saturday 17 th September Dougals disco in the Nelson 9pm Sunday 18 th September Community bike ride Wednesday 21 st September Folk jam at the Nelson Saturday 24 th September Live at the Nelson: Lil Jim Friday 30 th September Quiz at the Sun Saturday 8 th October Live at the Nelson: Ellen Foster Bin Days Blue bin / green bin: 12 th , 26 th September Grey bin: 5 th , 19 th September For Post Office opeining times, see back page Middleton Village Newsletter Housing needs survey for Middleton Derbyshire Dales District Council working with Middleton by Wirksworth Parish Council will be carrying out a housing need survey after the summer break so that we can identify local people in housing need with a connection to the village. The Council will particularly want to hear from young people interested in setting up a home for the first time, families needing a bigger home, people struggling in high cost rented homes and older people who may have a need to downsize. We will need the community to help us identify what the housing need is. We’ll be calling on local residents to tell us about their housing need through a survey form which will be available online in the early Autumn. A postcard inviting residents to take part in the survey will drop through every letterbox in the parish when the survey is live. If you have any queries, please contact the District Council's Rural Housing Enabler Isabel Frenzel on 01629 761256. All affordable homes in the District are advertised on Home-Options (www.home-options.org). You need to register and express an interest in a property when advertised. Community Bike Ride The annual Middleton Community Bike Ride takes place on Sunday September the 18 th . Meet on the green at 10am. Bring a bike and yourself (both in reasonable condition). Suitable for all ages. Get more details from Jane at the Nelson or from any MMBG rider. Middleton Parish Council website goes live Middleton Parish Council’s website www.middletonbywirksworth-pc.gov.uk is now live and provides a wealth of information about the work of the Parish Council. There is a calendar of meetings with minutes and agendas, a frequently asked questions section and a useful links section. The site is very much developing and we hope it will become a resource for the village. Community groups are encouraged to contact us either via the website or at [email protected] for a listing in our Directory and Events sections. The site was made possible through a successful bid to the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Digital Transparency Fund

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Page 1: VILLAGE PUMP - Middleton-by-Wirksworth€¦ · There is a calendar of meetings with minutes and agendas, a frequently asked questions section and a useful links section. The site

Deadline for next edition: Friday 23rd September

Please leave items at the Nelson or email [email protected]

VILLAGE PUMP

September 2016 No.431

Dates

Saturday 17th September

Middleton Produce show.

1pm Village hall

See page 4 for details.

Saturday 17th September

Dougal’s disco in the Nelson

9pm

Sunday 18th September

Community bike ride

Wednesday 21st September

Folk jam at the Nelson

Saturday 24th September

Live at the Nelson: Li’l Jim

Friday 30th September

Quiz at the Sun

Saturday 8th October

Live at the Nelson: Ellen

Foster

Bin Days

Blue bin / green bin:

12th, 26th September

Grey bin:

5th, 19th September

For Post Office opeining

times, see back page

Middleton Village Newsletter

Housing needs survey for Middleton

Derbyshire Dales District Council working with Middleton by Wirksworth Parish

Council will be carrying out a housing need survey after the summer break so that

we can identify local people in housing need with a connection to the village.

The Council will particularly want to hear from young people interested in setting

up a home for the first time, families needing a bigger home, people struggling in

high cost rented homes and older people who may have a need to downsize.

We will need the community to help us identify what the housing need is. We’ll

be calling on local residents to tell us about their housing need through a survey

form which will be available online in the early Autumn. A postcard inviting

residents to take part in the survey will drop through every letterbox in the parish

when the survey is live.

If you have any queries, please contact the District Council's Rural Housing

Enabler Isabel Frenzel on 01629 761256.

All affordable homes in the District are advertised on Home-Options

(www.home-options.org). You need to register and express an interest in a

property when advertised.

Community Bike Ride The annual Middleton Community Bike Ride takes place on Sunday September

the 18th. Meet on the green at 10am. Bring a bike and yourself (both in reasonable

condition). Suitable for all ages. Get more details from Jane at the Nelson or from

any MMBG rider.

Middleton Parish Council website goes live

Middleton Parish Council’s website www.middletonbywirksworth-pc.gov.uk is

now live and provides a wealth of information about the work of the Parish

Council. There is a calendar of meetings with minutes and agendas, a frequently

asked questions section and a useful links section.

The site is very much developing and we hope it will become a resource for the

village. Community groups are encouraged to contact us either via the website

or at [email protected] for a listing in our Directory and

Events sections.

The site was made possible through a successful bid to the Department for

Communities and Local Government’s Digital Transparency Fund

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July 2016 Wet first half, dry second half

Diff

from or

% of

average

Date

Mean max temp 18.9c +0.1c

Mean min temp 11.7c +0.4c

Highest max 27.6c 19th

Lowest min 6.5c 2nd

Total Rainfall 65.9mm 93%

Wettest Day 20.4mm 9th

Days with rain 15

Total Sunshine 152.2 hrs 97%

Sunniest Day 12.6 hrs 19th

Days with no sunshine 0

July began on a fairly cool and wet note and the

minimum temperature of 6.5c on the night of the

2nd was the lowest for the month since 2001. It

became much warmer and drier for the second

half of the month and on the 20th the minimum

temperature was 19.4c, a record for July and the

second highest minimum for any month. The only

higher one was 20.3c on August 3rd 1990.

Rainfall was about average for July but most of

the rain fell in the first two weeks. The second

half of the month recorded only 6.3 mm of rain

and was the driest second half of July since 1990.

Sunshine was about average for the month with

the second half being sunnier than the first half.

Thunder was heard on only one day, the 20th, and

the mean wind speed was about average for the

month. The highest gust recorded on the moor was

40 mph on the 1st.

Nicky Mumford Yoga

New yoga class, suitable for all, starting Sept 15th, 5.45 – 6.45pm in the village hall. Try the first class for free! For more information:

Facebook: @nickymumfordyoga Email: [email protected] Phone: 01629 823200 Relax and stretch, come and try yoga for free Looking for a little space and time to relax? Do you spend a lot of time sitting or being active? Feel a bit stiff and achey? Yoga can help to improve your balance and flexibility, as well as provide much needed relaxation. New 6 week yoga course starting in September and is ideal if you are new to yoga, have a little experience or have taken a break from your practice. The practice will build week by week and provide an introduction to key yoga poses. Each class will start with a gentle warm up, building through poses to finish with nurturing relaxation. Come along and discover some you time and do something lovely for your wellbeing. The first class will be free and if you would like to come along to the remainder of the course then it’s just £25 for 5 weeks or £6 per class to drop in. When and where? Village Hall, Middleton-by-Wirksworth Starting Thursday 15th September 5.45 – 6.45pm (free class) then weekly until Thursday 20th October. Want to come along? For more information about the course, to register or if you have any questions please contact Nicky:

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Middleton Village Green Committee Following formation of the "Middleton Village Green Committee" earlier this spring we are pleased to report our

achievements so far.

1. Repairing and redecorating the bus shelter we have also installed an Open Community notice board on the

back wall, one half giving a pictorial history of past events and the other half advertising up and coming

events. Future plans for the bus shelter include siting a village map on the back wall, which would provide a

history of Middleton.

2. Secondly, we have focused on rejuvenating the green itself - we feel the green is the heart of the village and to

reflect this we have lifted the heart shaped flower bed, built with Middleton limestone, so making the

colourful planting more visible. Thanks to Terry Houghton for supplying the limestone, to Jonathon Sheldon

for the many tonnes of topsoil and to Jamie Greatorex , Craig Turner, John Lester and Terry Houghton for

undertaking the work on the flower bed.

3. We have erected hanging baskets on poles and the tower planter has been lowered to give a more prominent

display of colours. We are grateful to Paul and Amanda of Willow Direct for donating the six wicker tubs,

these have been filled with flowers so as to extend the floral appearance around the top of the green. Finally,

the Parish Council Millennium seat has been repaired and repainted by Jim Thompson.

Looking ahead to Christmas, we plan to renew the old lights with Festoon LED lights which will have greater impact

and longevity. The committee would like to extend their thanks again to Willow Direct for offering a donation

towards putting on the "Turning on of the lights 2016". Any offers of support from other local businesses would be, as

always, very much appreciated.

Forthcoming plans for the Village Green include a bird feeding station near the cotoneaster bush and a reconstruction

of the Village Basin which was a vital watering hole for the horses that transported Middleton's limestone up through

the Village.

Village Green Committee

Charity Plant Stalls

I would like to thank the residents of Middleton and Wirksworthfor for supporting The Charity Plant Stalls which run

most weeks at Wirksworth Tuesday Market, the Wellspring Church on Saturdays and at local events,

This year has been very successful with profits increasing by 40 per cent. After all expenses the net amount distributed

to charities is £4936.56

Donations

Wellspring Church and new Community Centre

Middleton Village Green

Wirksworth Swimming Pool.

Wirksworth Mayor Charity.

DDDC Civic Chair Charity.

Wirksworth Carnival Committee.

Bonsall Village Community Church.

Take forward for new season stock

With the plant stalls increasing sales they will become part of Wellspring Church and Community Centre and the

trustees will distribute donations to other local charities, trusts and ‘not for profit’ Organisations.

Peter Slack

£3018.00

£750.34

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

£218.22

The Good Old Days

A big thank-you to everyone who supported, and contributed to, the music hall night at the

Nelson. We have opera, comedy, oratory, singing stars and awe inspiring magic all in the

space of one Derbyshire village.

As well as enjoying a night of song and laughter in highest possible taste we managed to

raise £126 for Oxfam.

Paul

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Middleton 2016 Produce Show & Fun family* Auction

Please bring all entries to the Village Hall between 9am and 11am on the day (September 17th). You will be asked if

you wish to donate your entry to the auction.

The fee is 50p per entry, up to a maximum of 10 entries, after which they are free. Children’s categories are free.

Please complete this sheet and hand it in when you arrive NAME - TELEPHONE NO.

Vegetables Tick Eggs Tick

1. Tomatoes, 5 on a plate 21. 3 eggs on a plate – same type

2. Potatoes, 5 single variety on a plate 22. 3 eggs on a plate – different types

3. Potatoes, 5 mixed variety on a plate Drinks – Home made

4. Onions, 3 on a plate 23. Liqueurs

5. Root vegetables, 3 on a plate 24. Beer

6. Brassicas 25. Cider

7. Plate of uncut salad vegetables 26. Non alcoholic

8. Courgettes, 3 on a plate Preserves – Home made

9. Marrow, squash or pumpkin (1) 27. Jam

10. 5 Beans on a plate 28. Chutney

11. Most comical vegetable 29. Pickles

12. Collection of produce Baking

Fruit 30. Bread -1 homemade loaf -not a breadmaker.

13. . Apples, 3 on a plate 31. 3 Teacakes – Homemade

14. Damsons/ Plums, 3 on a plate 32. 1 homemade cake containing one or more

vegetable

15. Pears, 3 on a plate 33. 3 scones on a plate – any variety

16. Berries, 10 on a plate 34. I homemade savoury pie or Quiche.

17. Most unusual fruit 35. I homemade sweet pie

Flowers Children

18. Flowers in a vase (3) 36. Miniature garden

19. Flower arrangement on theme of ‘Middleton’

37. Vegetable character based on a film, game or cartoon

20. Display of mixed herbs

Lost and found

Found in bus shelter a wooden walking stick in need of a new ferrule. Apply to Joan Webb 824705

Samba Percussion Workshop Saturday 17th September 4.30 – 6pm

At the Eco Centre, Middleton DE4 4LS

Free entry – all abilities welcome – instruments provided.

For more info and booking phone 01629 825227

Organised by Beatworks

For Sale

Full size violin with bow and case. Ideal violin for a beginner. £40

Telephone Hilary on 01629 820076

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Pride in stone Following final approval by Punch

Taverns in June, Middleton’s new

Township Marker has been built on

the bank in front of the Rising Sun at

Rise End cross roads. Many thanks

are due to Messrs Lowe, Colin

Julian and Trevor

Wragg for their generous

contributions to the project. We are

also very grateful to the Middleton

Mountain Bike Club for their

donation to the project. The village

has a proud history of winning and

working stone and the Township

Marker encapsulates this at an

important gateway to the village.

The work was finished in time for

the visit of the Royal Horticultural

Society Britain in Bloom judges.

Roll of Honour The Parish Council will be awarding

the 2016 Roll of Honour at its

September meeting and is inviting

nominations from residents for

people who have made a significant

contribution to village life.

Please send your nominations to

John Rowe, Parish Clerk,

1 DevonshireVillas, Upperwood

Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock,

Derbyshire DE4 3PD to arrive by

Friday 9th September 2016. Or to

clerk@middletonbywirksworth-

pc.gov.uk

You need to tell us: your name and

address, your telephone number or

email address, the name of the

person you are nominating and,

briefly, why you feel they should be

awarded the 2016 Roll of Honour.”

John Rowe

Middleton Ladies Group

July and our Annual Barbecue,and

although the weather had been very

unsettled during the day,

fortunately it remained dry whilst

we cooked the delicious burgers

and hot dogs with caramelised

onions, yummy, to be a followed by

strawberries and cream. Although

we didn't have much time to garden

(it was already looking fantastic in

the Millennium Garden) we found

plenty of time for chatting and

admiring our surroundings with a

glass of wine . A good job done.

We took a walk on the wild side

with a guided tour of the gang mine

site with a Member of Derbyshire

Wildlife Trust. It was a really

warm and sunny evening, and an

hour of walking passed very

quickly, with our Guide pointing

out wild flowers and telling us the

programme intended for this area.

Following the walk we made our

way to the Nelson for a Buffet

Supper. In September we are

having a Games night in the

Congregational Chapel. There will

be many prizes and a lot of fun. It's

our A.G.M.in October. Following

the business side we shall be

sharing "the best day of our life".

It's always been fascinating and for

the most times very funny when we

all share a few memories and it

never ceases to amaze me the

wonderful stories everyone recalls.

If perhaps you are new to

Middleton, our Ladies Group is an

excellent way to make friends and

learn more about your Village, and

the lovely people who live here,so

just come along to the Chapel at

7.30p.m.on the 1st Thursday of

each month.

Pam Jones

Middleton Gardening Club Nelsons Arms 7.30pm

Everyone welcome – no charge – no

membership – just gardeners chatting!

Plant and seed swops.

6th September 2016

Streptocarpus propagation – Have a go

£2.50

4th October 2016

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

1st November 2016

‘The Willow Man

6th December 2016

Bring and share Christmas Party with a

special speaker

Need to know more? Contact Ann on

01629 258471

Middleton Wows Bloom Judges! The East Midland in Bloom (EMIB) judges visited the village in

July and the Britain in Bloom (BIB) judges in August. They were

very impressed with the whole village, from the top to the

bottom. Comments included the lack of litter, the real community

spirit, our strong heritage, the friendly welcome and the 'real

gem' of the Millennium Gardens.

They made a point of thanking all Middetonians for allowing

them to visit this special and wonderful village' making them so

welcome and giving them a 'really good day out!' The Middleton

in Bloom Group would like to thank all who have worked over

the year to make the village look great this year. Well done to

you all!

Results for EMIB are in September and BIB in October so here’s

hoping. Whatever we are awarded we are sure that, looking at the

village, we have already won! Thanks again to you all.

From the Middleton in Bloom Group.

Parish Council News

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Green Deal approved

installers of

cavity wall

and loft insulation

01629 824595 07802 845223

www.dsinsulations.co.uk

MP for Derbyshire Dales

RT. HON. PATRICK McLOUGHLIN

Member of Parliament

You can write at any time to:

House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA

[email protected]

Regular advice bureaux

Call for details 020 7219 3511

Working for Derbyshire Dales

Housecoal, Smokeless Fuel, Logs,

Kindling & Firelighters

Quality fuels at unbeatable value

Signal Fuels 01773 747027 07974 434447

07970 215726 Approved coal merchants Our reputation is glowing

PJB Projects

Groundwork and Construction

Minidigger & driver, drives, dropped kerbs, paths,

extensions, garages & conservatories,

landscaping, fencing & stonewalling

15 years experience.

Fully Qualified and Insured.

Call Phil for a free estimate at a realistic price

07977 240223

PARISH COUNCILLORS Tel

Cllr Sandy Clark 01629 822 372

Cllr Dawn Greatorex 01629 826 647

Cllr Rob Rawlinson 01629 824 655

Cllr John Sedgwick 01629 822 601

Cllr Debbie Skellern 07875 942 503

Cllr Peter Slack 01629 823 359

Cllr Dr Peter Stanley 01629 823 761

Parish Clerk: John Rowe 07717 137526

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

Irene Ratcliffe, 47 Yokecliffe Cres, Wirksworth 823023

[email protected]

Mike Ratcliffe, 47 Yokecliffe Cres, Wirksworth 823023

[email protected]

Peter Slack, 31 Chapel Lane, Middleton 823359

[email protected]

COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Irene Ratcliffe, 47 Yokecliffe Cres, Wirksworth 823023

Village Hall

For bookings contact Linda 822511

Village Hall Website www.middletonvh.org.uk

Post Office Opening Times

At the Nelson Arms. Tel 01629 733520 / 07770 662364

Monday 2pm-5pm

Wednesday 2pm-5pm

Thursday 9am-12pm

Parish Council Meetings

Ordinary meetings will be held at 6.30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings and to raise concerns or make

representations to the Council during the Public Participation section of the meeting.

Police Contact your local team on 0345 123 33 33 or email directly to

PCSO 4413 Sue Lester [email protected]

Village Pump Editors

David Casey 820076

Lucy Peacock 820831

All views expressed are the contributor’s own and unless expressly stated are not necessarily

the view of the Village Pump. We reserve the right to edit or omit contributions.

Cleaning and Gardening

Local professional Cleaner and Gardener

offering domestic cleaning & light gardening.

Regular visits, one off cleans and holiday

cottages.

Fully insured and references available.

For more details call Lindy: 07590 020 886

Over 25 years’ experience using

traditional and modern styling

techniques, using a wide range of quality

products. Please call for an appointment

01629 823276 / 07817 778630

CAROL MOBILE

HAIRDRESSER

Free Range Eggs

Free range eggs £2.00 per

dozen. Can deliver in the

village.

Tel. Sam Kitching 07824469219

LUNCH TIME DOG WALKING

Available Monday to Friday

Prices from £3 for a 15 minute

visit length of walk to suit your

dog’s requirements.

DBS (CRB) Checked.

Fully insured.

Contact Nigel tel. 0782 1818 437

[email protected]

M J Petts

Plumbing & Heating

Installation Service Repair

07580 457426

[email protected]

Gas Safe Registered - 551336