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Wynford Rosser Environment 0114 289 0417 Liz Boswell (Clerk) 07758 460757 8 Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote. DE11 8AD holmesfieldparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk Village Hall Letting Officer & Caretaker: Lucy Perry - 01246 721255 / 07752 478866 holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com Tree Warden: Nick Deniff 0114 2899359 Newsletter Editor: Nick Wheat 0781 1446450 Newsletter Distribution: Ken & Sandra Hunt 0114 2899257 District Councillor: Carol Huckerby 0114 2890468 County Councillor: Angelique Foster 07970 741781 Member of Parliament: Lee Rowley 020 7219 4197 Police: Non-emergency 101 www.crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555111 Crimestoppers:
HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL HIRING RATES Main Hall : Small Hall : Committee Room : Kitchen :
£14.00 per Hour £10.00 per Hour £8.50 per Hour £6.00 per Hour
A refundable bond of £20.00 is required at the time of booking to cover any breakages and damage. Parties running later than 9pm will be charged an additional £40.00 to cover clean up time. Residents living in the Parish of Holmesfield will receive a 10% discount for Private Functions. Licensable activities such as music, dancing and particularly the sale of alcohol may require a Temporary Event Notice which must be applied for at the licensing section of North East Derbyshire District Council prior to the booking.
For more information and bookings please contact the Hall Letting Officer, Lucy Perry: 01246 721255 / 07752 478866 Email: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
INFORMATION ON LOCAL SERVICES Derbyshire County Council: County Hall, Matlock. DE4 3AG Tel: 01629 580000 – Call Derbyshire: 0845 6058058 Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm Education, Libraries, Rights of Way, Social Services, Gritting, Street Lighting, Pot Holes, Trading Standards. North East Derbyshire District Council 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield. S42 6NG. Tel: 01246 231111 Bulk Waste, Council Tax, Dog Wardens, Energy Advice, Environmental Health, Fly Tipping, Housing, Event Licensing, Pest Control, Planning, Recycling and Refuse, Street Cleaning Holmesfield Parish Council: Tel: 07758 460757 Bus Shelters, Dog Bins, Playground, Village Hall, Grit Bins.
CONTACTING DERBYSHIRE POLICE ONLINE A team of helpful call handlers are here for the people of Derbyshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The links you can use to get in touch digitally are: Facebook: message www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary Twitter: direct message www.twitter.com/derpolcontact Website: online forms and Live Chat by visiting www.derbyshire.police.uk 3
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 7.30pm. Meeting ID: 891 2012 6936, Passcode: YY3t9A
LOCAL PLAN North East Derbyshire District Council have been tasked with finding land for future housing requirements in the district. This could potentially mean between 17 and 67 dwellings in Holmesfield. A number of pieces of land have been included in the North East Derbyshire Local Plan as possible development plots. The inclusion in the local plan does not automatically mean that these sites will have applications for development or indeed that planning would be approved. For note, the Holmesfield Play area off Woodside Avenue has been included as one of the plots, the land belongs to the Parish Council, there is no intention to develop the site and the Parish Council was not asked prior to this piece of land being included.
MAY NEWSLETTER All copy for the May Newsletter must be received by 18th April to ensure inclusion in the magazine. Holmesfield Parish Council welcomes the submission of articles pertinent to Holmesfield by residents for publication in the Parish Newsletter. Any thoughts and opinions are those of the individual(s) and may not necessarily be shared or endorsed by Holmesfield Parish Council. Any submissions must include full name and contact details before publication can be considered by the editor. Please send your articles typed via email if possible. This is especially important for images you wish to include. Please email any articles to: Holmesfield-newsletter@hotmail.com
HOLMESFIELD PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE The Parish Council has recently arranged for their website to be refreshed and it now has a clean new look and is more compliant for people who are visually impaired. Please check it out at: www.holmesfieldvillage.com 5
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PLANNING MATTERS Applications Received from North East Derbyshire District Council: 21/00165/FL : Mr. M. Timperley – Cherry Tree Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmesfield – Retention of existing timber clad building for agricultural storage use and removal of two existing storage structures. NO COMMENT North East Derbyshire District Council Decisions: 20/01176/FLH : Mr. J. Brownhill – Deerbrooks Lodge, Horsleygate Lane Holmesfield – Proposed raising of roof height with dormers to provide rooms in roof space, construction of a front porch, a two-storey side extension with integral garage and a rear single-storey extension (revised scheme of 18/00432/FLH) (Amended Plans). CONDITIONALLY APPROVED 20/01213/FL : Mr. W. Calvert – Stable Mallett, Main Road Holmesfield Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application 19/00479/FL to alter the size and position of two windows and the addition of three velux windows. REFUSED 21/00127/AGD : Mr. & Mrs. Lowe – Unthank Hall Farm, Unthank Lane, Holmesfield – Prior Notification for proposed re-surfacing of agricultural access tracks. PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
POLICE REPORT A written report was received by the Parish Council from PCSO Jonathan Flower. There has been an increase in criminal damage this month, all incidents are linked to one address and the police and partnership agencies are working with the victim. Police are patrolling the village via vehicle and on foot on a regular basis including the play area and the football pitch. Residents are warned that there has been an increased interest in caravans in the area and asked to consider the adequacy of their insurance. If large groups or suspicious activity is seen in the village please contact the Dronfield SNT via 101 or www.derbyshire.police.uk/contact-us
PLAYGROUND AND VILLAGE HALL Both the playground and village hall will soon be open to the public. For village hall bookings please contact Lucy: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook. com or Tel: 07752 478866. 7
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JABBED INTO GOODNESS I was somewhat surprised to be called for my Covid vaccination this week. As a ‘youthful’ forty something I thought I’d be waiting a longer time for my jab. A text message and an appointment booked for 48 hours later, a marvel of technology! Dare I say, a miracle… As I nurse a sore arm I am grateful for those who have worked so hard over the last year, given selflessly of their time and effort out of concern for others. Thank you! Sadly there have also been times of selfishness. I’m sure you will remember when frontline staff were shown on the news crying in despair as people cleared the shelves of essential items, leaving nothing for them. Or as others flouted the lockdown rules leaving nurses and doctors with a bigger Covid battle on their hands. Easter is the time when we remember the selfless love of Jesus. If we have a mindset like his, setting aside our own needs and desires for the benefit of others, the world will be utterly transformed. You don’t need to be a Christian to be good or do things which benefit others. Most of us think we are generally good people. But the Cross of Christ - found on everything from hot cross buns to the Union Flag (x3) - puts a cross through everything we do wrong AND what other people do wrong. Yes, those people: the lockdown rule-breakers; the greedy, selfish people. The Cross is the great leveller which means we don’t have to have something over someone else. We don’t have to win at the expense of someone else. And here’s a shot in the arm, one better than the Cross - the empty tomb. Life beyond this life. Hope wins. Love wins. So tell the kids or grand-kids about all this and who knows, they might even give you one of their Easter eggs?! Love wins! Have a happy, safe and blessed Easter and may you enjoy the beauty of Spring. God bless, Rev. Ian.
FUNERALS IN THE PARISH 25th March - Sylvia Sandford, Chesterfield Crematorium 30th March - Jeffrey (Jeff) William Oglesby, Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium 31st March - Janet Ashcroft, Chesterfield Crematorium 9
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DRONFIELD POLICE SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Crime figures for February 2021 - 6 crimes reported Theft: 2 - Criminal damage: 3 - Burglary: 1 There has been an increase in criminal damage, and although it is only an increase of one on the previous month, they are all linked to the same address and we are working with the victim and our partner agencies as appropriate. It should be emphasised that we are patrolling the area on a regular basis both on foot and also using vehicles. We are aware of some increased activity around the sports field and will pay passing attention between commitments. We would like to remind residents to contact the police using the appropriate methods. We would also like to make people aware that we have had some recent reports of interference or theft of a caravan, so we would like to remind the public to think about the level of security they may have in place. We are happy for people to contact Dronfield SNT if they would like personal advice. Derbyshire Police are keen to support and promote Neighbourhood Watch schemes across the county as they do play an integral part of crime prevention and crime investigation. Dronfield SNT are keen to support more schemes to be set up across our district as we know just how vital a part they can play within the community and the positive impact they can have on communities and making people feel safe and supported. If residents have any questions, please feel free to contact Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team or check out the Derbyshire NHW website: www.derbyshireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk
HOLMESFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Alison Smith has retired from being Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator for Holmesfield, our thanks go to her for her service to the Parish. A replacement co-ordinator is still being sought. A knowledge of Social Media communications would be useful. Further information can be found from Joye Dobbs who is the Project and Development Manager for Chesterfield and District Neighbourhood Watch. She can be contacted on chesterfielddistrictnhw@hotmail.co.uk or 0300 122 8526 We very much hope a new co-ordinator can be found otherwise the Watch will need to be closed and the street signs removed. 11
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HOLMESFIELD VILLAGE HALL UPDATE 5 STEPS OUT OF LOCKDOWN 1. April 2021: Holmesfield Penny Acres School will be using Holmesfield Village Hall for school physical education and dance activity. 2. From Monday 12th April, all children’s organised groups and activities will resume: Mondays (from 12th April) 4.00pm – 6.30pm Thursdays (from 15th April) 10.00 am – 11.30am & 4.30pm – 6.00pm Rhythmix Children’s Dance Classes Email: rhythmixdancestudio@outlook.com Fridays (from 16th April) 4.30pm – 6pm New feature – After School Drama Workshops/Club Email: sheffield@helenorady.co.uk Saturdays (as from 17th April) 9am – 12pm New feature – Little Spinners - Cricketing Skills for 2 – 8 year olds Email: richard@littlespinners.co.uk Moving Forward: 3. Elections: Local Council and Police & Crime Commissioner elections are scheduled to take place on Thursday 6th May 2021. Polling Station – Holmesfield Village Hall. 4. All adult group activities will be welcomed back to Holmesfield Village Hall from the week commencing Monday 17th May. This will include – Art Class, Zumba, Keep Fit, Pilates, Holmesfield Flower Club, Fused Glass Workshop and others. 5. Party and celebration hire will be available at Holmesfield Village Hall from June Dates are based on current government advice for village and community halls. Amendments may be made as guideline updates are adhered to. “I am excited & very hopeful to welcome hirers and visitors back to Holmesfield Village Hall – See you soon” (Lucy Perry – letting officer / caretaker) Email enquiries: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
MOBILE LIBRARY In line with current government guidance Derbyshire County Council have suspended the mobile library service for the time being. 13
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HOLMESFIELD PENNY ACRES SCHOOL Dear friends of Penny Acres Primary School, Monday 8th March saw the full return of pupils to our fabulous school, something that quite rightly put a smile on everybody’s faces. Once again our classrooms are filled with the sounds of laughter, learning and friendship and as we settle to a new ‘normal’, the children’s resilience is more apparent and worthy of celebration than ever before. Our hope now is that as Covid-19 rates continue to fall, we can once again open our doors for visits out, residential journeys, summer fayres, sports days and PTFA events. We’re keeping our fingers crossed... Watch this space! In the meantime, please stay safe and take care.. Kindest regards Mr Ratcliffe – Executive Headteacher. Federation of Penny Acres and Wigley Primary Schools. Penny Acres: 0114 2890330
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A very excited class of children were involved in creating the draw electronically with a computer number generator for the month of March. We are pleased to announce the winners as follows:March 2021 1st prize No. 122 J & R Greetham £62.10 2nd prize No. 70 Gary Sinclair £13.80 Penny Acres School were also awarded £62.10. We will now be doing 6 monthly renewals during the next month. Thank you to all the parents, family members, neighbours and local residents for your continued support especially during these strange times. You can join the lottery at any time only £1 per number per month so please feel free if you would like to join contact either Penny Acres School Office or Samantha Copley by emailing samcopley@me.com or phone: 0780 3128729 15
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HOLMESFIELD GARDENING ASSOCIATION In March at the suggestion of the Holmesfield Community Support Group, some members – assisted by several lady volunteers from the HCSG – work got underway on the wildflower planting scheme. Work was started by the church and in the Millennium Garden on Saturday 20th March. Fortunately it was a nice day and everyone worked very hard clearing turf and weeds. This continued on 27th March and the seeds which have arrived will be sown on the following Saturday in April. The seeds were funded by Holmesfield Village Society and our grateful thanks goes to them for their generosity and the volunteers for planting them. Our Garden Visits and Social organiser, Hilary Olsen, has informed me that Holmesfield Parish Council are thinking of opening the Hall from 17th May in which case we may be able to recommence on the first Wednesday in June. Frances Webb
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HOLMESFIELD CHURCH WALKING GROUP BARLOW WALK On Wednesday 28th April at 10.00am, Robin Greetham will lead a walk starting from the Peacock Inn at Barlow. We will walk to Cutthorpe through the fields and return by a different route. We will hopefully have lunch outside at the Peacock (optional) or across the road at Hackney House – this all depends on the legislation at the time. The walk is approx. 4 miles long but a shortcut is available. If you would like to come just turn up on the day but check with Robin before hand to make sure the walk is still going ahead as these are very uncertain times. The cost of the walk is £4 and the proceeds will go to Holmesfield Church maintenance fund. Please phone Robin on 01246 412767 if you have any queries.
3rd HOLMESFIELD SCOUT GROUP Due to Covid-19 restrictions and lock-down we have no dates for meetings at this time. Please contact Richard Wilkinson for further information on 01246 412576, or email : thirdholmesfieldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk. 17
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PARKING CONCERNS Following some concerns raised about parking across the area please take into consideration the following information; Some but not all of the recent reports have included parking on soft or grass verges causing damage and areas becoming mud zones. Parking blocking other residents’ vehicles and restricted access. Parking on pavements and blocking footpaths causing vulnerable people in area to be forced to walk on the road to get pasted the obstruction. The police can remove your unattended vehicle if you cause an obstruction, and Civil Enforcement Officers can issue you with a penalty charge notice for stopping in a restricted area. This means blocking a driveway or a path even for a short amount of time. Pavements are for people, help keep pedestrians safe or risk prosecution and your vehicle being towed away. Please think about the following points in response to considerate parking; PCSO Jonathan Flower
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• Observe in force parking restrictions that may apply. • Consider parking further away from the school. • Consider local residents and whether they have immediate access onto and off their driveway. • Remember that buses are there to provide a public service and inconsiderate parking can give rise to unnecessary delays. • Consider people who are blind, partially sighted, elderly, infirm, mobility scooters, wheelchair users, adults with prams - they shouldn’t need to step into the road because you’ve parked selfishly.
SUPERVISING CHILDREN’S ONLINE ACTIVITY Parents/Guardian’s should be aware about allowing your child unsupervised access to the internet and unlimited access to your bank details when playing games online. Monitor what kind of sites your child is visiting, keep track of who they are speaking to online, make sure you have security settings up to date and that your bank details can’t be accessed without your permission. For more advice please visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk 19
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DISTRACTION BURGLARY - REMAIN VIGILANT Residents living in the Dronfield area are asked to be vigilant after a distraction burglary. At around 3pm on Wednesday 24 March, a man visited the home of a 90-year-old woman in the town, claiming that he needed to check her upstairs taps. The woman later realised her bedroom had been searched. It is not known at this time if anything was stolen. The man is described as white, aged about 30 and with curly brown hair. Witnesses or anyone with information should contact the police quoting reference 21*165004;
HOW TO CONTACT DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY We’d like to remind you of ways in which you can contact the police. It is now possible for you to get in touch with Derbyshire Constabulary in a range of different ways, to report non-emergencies. The usual method remains by dialing 101 by telephone but if you don’t want to speak to someone on the phone, you can send us a message on social media, use our website, or speak to a call handler on Live Chat. This will then free up our call handlers to answer the phones to those that would prefer to physically speak to someone. Our team of helpful call handlers are here for the people of Derbyshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The links you can use to get in touch digitally are: Facebook: Send a message to us on www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary Twitter: Send a direct message to our contact centre via www.twitter.com/derpolcontact Website: Use our online forms and Live Chat by visiting www.derbyshire.police.uk
Our website houses a number of online forms, where you can report a crime, road traffic incident, anti-social behaviour, apply for licenses and firearms certificates, as well as use ‘Your Area’, where residents can find out more about, and contact, their local Safer Neighbourhood Teams. If you can, please consider contacting us digitally, so our call handlers are free to speak to those that don’t have any access to the internet to do so. Please note, in the case of an emergency, you should always phone 999. 21
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DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL COVID-19 ADVICE Derbyshire County Council are working closely with their NHS colleagues, and other local authorities to ensure that the people of Derbyshire are kept well informed. You’ll find lots of information around the virus, how to prevent its spread and what to do if you’re concerned that you might be at risk. If you live alone and you have symptoms of coronavirus illness (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. If your symptoms do not improve after 7 days then contact NHS 111. If you live with others and you have symptoms of coronavirus, then all household members must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill. If any other members of the household develop symptoms within that 14 day period then they must self-isolate for 7 days from the point they displayed symptoms. This may mean they need to self-isolate for longer than 14 days For example if they develop symptoms on day 13 they will need to self-isolate for a total of 20 days. The person who first displayed symptoms in the household can stop self-isolating after 7 days. Links to Government and NHS advice on Coronavirus and self isolation are available on the county council’s website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus (the relevant landing page is pinned to the top of the home page) Please only take advice about Coronavirus from official channels and avoid potentially erroneous and unverifiable advice on social media. www.gov.uk : www.nhs.uk
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT HELPLINE Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust recognises the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on our communities and the impact that the pandemic is having on the emotional and psychological wellbeing of people in Derbyshire. It has launched a new telephone-based support line for local people of all ages and their carers who are experiencing increased distress or anxiety during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new service also intends to support people who are experiencing a reduction in their usual mental health care services, as a result of changes that have been made to support the pandemic. The support line, which will initially be available between the hours of 9am – midnight every day of the week can be contacted on 0300 790 0596. For more information about the support line and wider information about our services at this time, please visit the Trust’s website: www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/coronavirus 25
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HOLMESFIELD SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE (CONT.) This time last year, we also arranged for the children of the village to do Easter cards for all our over 70s. This year, a big thanks needs to go to the children of Penny Acres Primary School who have been so busy designing and making cards for all of you. Thanks to Ken for allowing us to put them into the newsletter distribution network! Other news: From 29th March we will officially stop doing the pharmacy runs but this does not mean that we won’t support people who need help. If you get Covid, or you are isolating and need support we are here for you. Holmesfield Local Market: The local market team are delighted to announce that they are planning to do the first market on Saturday 17th July. More information will follow but put that date in the diary! Find information on what is happening on Holmesfield Support Network on facebook – just search @Holmesfield2020 to find our page. Or message on Whats App to 07711772058 if you want to join the network community page. Aoife & the Holmesfield Support Network Have a great Easter.
TO ALL DOG OWNERS Dog fouling issues are the worst they have ever been in Holmesfield. Most people take poo bags out with then and remove it, but others give all dog owners a bad name by leaving it. The irresponsible ones do not use poo bags, they go out under the cover of darkness and think picking it up does not apply to them. Some go out in broad daylight and leave a mess on footpaths used by the children on their way to school. It is not in one particular place but in several areas in the village. The small minority of dog owners who do not clean up after their dog are putting children at risk of serious illness. It is not nice to step in it, push a wheelchair through it, drive a mobility scooter through it or worse fall in it. REMINDER: It is against the law to allow a dog to foul in a public place and make no attempt to clean it up. The maximum penalty from a criminal prosecution in a court may be £1,000. Please keep Holmesfield dog poo clean. 29
HOLMESFIELD CORONAVIRUS HOLMESFIELD SUPPORT GROUPSUPPORT GROUP
There have of of useful numbers circulating – Local–suppliers mostsuppliers are offering There have been beena alotlot useful numbers circulating Most local are delivery service. offering a home delivery service. Contact
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Gary Fantom
07714248056
Rutland
Milk, Bread, Eggs, Potatoes (can deliver)
Liz D
07905596851
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Meat - lamb & beef
David Key
07971554461
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Milk,Eggs, Orange Juice, Bread Deliveries Holmesfield, Millthorpe, Owler Bar
Hartleys Fruit Cabin
0114 2366605
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Fresh Fruit, Veg, milk, bread, eggs
Bradway Meats
0114 2361842
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Fresh Meats
Kilners Cakes
07961454943
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Scones, cakes, lemon drizzle, fruit cakes (from end of April)
Sharps of Sheffield
01142550433
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Fruit & Veg
William Howe
01142726272
Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe,
Fish Merchants
Angel Inn
0114 2890336
Pick Up
Grocery Box - contact Mandy for more info.
Millthorpe Nursery
01142890334
Deliver - Owler Bar, Holmesfield, Millthorpe
Suppliers of plants, compost etc to help fill the time in self isolation
Boarder View Farm
01142360657
Pick Up Only
Milk, Eggs, Fresh meat
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THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE The Farming Life Centre supports rural life in the Peak District, working with farmers and their families to help create more robust businesses and communities. Our services are aimed at improving wellbeing and resilience and all our support is free of charge, impartial and confidential. What services do we offer? Social and health groups and projects: • Rural Social Group • Rural Befriending Service • Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Service • Walking for Health
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PATCHED WELLINGTONS AND SECRET PARCELS Well, yes, it has been difficult over the last few weeks, combined with all the restrictions, but the residents of the village have responded and helped in many ways and will, no doubt, continue to do so. In 1947 I was 8 years of age and living in Cutthorpe with my parents in an old stone cottage. The severe weather began in the first week of January and continued until the last week in March. Most nights saw freezing temperatures and on most days it snowed. Cutthorpe and Pratt Hall had a bus service, but one single deck bus was marooned outside the Gate Inn for 6 weeks. The local council employed workers – often farmers – to use the wooden snowploughs which were adjustable from narrow to road width and the Council also hired the horses to pull the ploughs when the snow wasn’t too deep. These horses had to be stabled, dried and fed in readiness for the next days work. There were few tractors and only two cars in the village that I can remember in 1947. Most villagers were employed either as farm workers or coal miners and wives obtained work where and when they could. February 1947 was the coldest for 65 years; coal stocks nationally were reported as 5 million tons below normal. As most houses in Cutthorpe were heated by fossil fuels, alternatives such as wood were in great demand and most of us at our age were told to make sure we came home for sledging or skating with a piece of discarded timber. Coal miners in those days received a free load of coal from time to time which was generally dumped outside their house in the road, but nobody complained – they just walked round it. We walked to Cutthorpe Primary School each day – a mile each way, often along trenches up to 6 feet deep, looking upwards to the smiling roadmen who had dug the trenches for us and the teachers. The school never closed, not even for one day, and everyone walked – even from as far away as Old Brampton which was in the same parish. Nationally, two million workers were laid off and thousands worked on a part time basis; some power stations were brought to a standstill and every day electricity was switched off for electrical fires from 9am–12noon and 2–4pm. Rolls Royce at Crewe used car engines to generate local power, but everywhere there was evidence of neighbourliness, resourcefulness, fortitude and a spirit of ‘Let’s make the best of it’. After only 2 years of peace following the end of the Second World War, there was still rationing of clothing, furniture, sweets and petrol. Wellington boots 35
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HOLMESFIELD ARCHIVES The Holmesfield Bygones feature of the Parish Newsletter has been enjoyed by many readers since it became a regular feature over several years ago. Whilst we still have several items of interest to share, it is sadly not an inexhaustible collection and we wish to remind readers that we are always seeking to expand the collection and appeal to anyone with paperwork, ephemera and old photographs regarding Holmesfield to get in touch so that they can be digitised for posterity. Contact Nick Wheat on 078 1144 6450 37
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DOMESTIC ABUSE Derbyshire Police are raising awareness of how you can contact them, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic abuse. With increased measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus, many people in our communities are now isolating within their homes. Sadly, this means that we may see a rise in cases of domestic abuse as families and couples are spending more time in close quarters than ever before. We are committed to supporting anyone who finds themselves experiencing domestic abuse; being in isolation doesn’t mean you’re on your own. Domestic abuse is never ok. We also want to remind people who are worried about their own behaviour or actions that there is a support line available. DCI Brian Bilby, from the force’s Public Protection Unit, said: “We know that coronavirus will have a serious impact on the lives of anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse. Fears over jobs, financial pressure, school closures, working from home and all the other current changes to our daily lives could result in an increase in domestic abuse incidents. If you’re already living with domestic abuse, then the current restrictions on movement to slow the spread of the virus have probably left you fearful of being isolated in the house with your abuser and as if there is nowhere to go for help. You may not be able to see the friends and family who usually support you, and some of the places where you go for help or treatment may be closed or offering a reduced service. Please remember that you can still call 999 if you or someone else is in danger.” DCI Bilby said that while some domestic abuse support services are not currently offering face-to-face meetings, advice and support is still available on the phone or online. In Derbyshire, the following services are available; Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Service – 0800 019 8668 National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 200 0247 Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 National LBGT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 Rape and Sexual Violence Services – 01773 746 115 Sail Derbyshire – a variety of numbers are available via their website: www.sailderbyshire.org.uk If you’re a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship, then call Childline on 0800 1111. If you are worried about hurting the ones you love whilst staying at home, call the Respect Phoneline for support and help to manage your behaviour, 0808 8024040. 39
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HOLMESFIELD CRICKET CLUB
News - Hot of the Press The ECB have announced that cricket will be permitted to return on 29th March but will only be allowed to take place outdoors in groups of a maximum of 30. The cricket season will start on time as planned but will follow the same guidelines as last summer i.e. hygiene breaks for sanitization, cleaning of the ball, no changing rooms, no teas etc..
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Junior Cricket Courses ALL STARS CRICKET We know that this is a difficult time is it for? for everyone and that a summer Who • The prefect introduction for all boys and girls of cricket seems a long way off. aged 5 to 11 years old. However, that’s exactly what we’re What’s included? planning towards and we can’t wait • Eight 60-minute sessions held over 8 weeks to be able to open our doors to future • All Stars kit bag • Money can’t buy experiences* All Stars. What will the session involve? Summer Term All Stars can start from • Children will learn fundamental movement 7th May 2021, and Summer Holiday skills including catching, throwing and batting. courses can start from mid-July. Exact What equipment is used? • Soft balls and plastic bats are used by all dates will be issued nearer the time. participants. The table outlines the key features of * TBC - dependent on restrictions. each programme. Cost for the course is £40 and includes free kit to take home. All equipment is provided as part of the course. We are able to offer a number of free places for local children living within 3 miles of the ground. This will be on a first come basis so please express your interest to Jimmy Pearson as soon as possible. 41
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HOLMESFIELD CRICKET CLUB (CONT.) 100 Club Following the fantastic support we received last year from everybody, we are looking to try and beat the membership total of 186. If you would like to support us again or know anybody who would like to join, please fill in the form (overleaf) and send back to Tony Brown or Jimmy Pearson. Interested in Joining us? Anybody wishing to play or help out contact, either Tony Brown or Jimmy Pearson. Alternatively, if you fancy a leisurely afternoon in the summer please drop in to support us at the ground. Club Contact details Treasurer: Tony Brown – tonynigelbrown@gmail.com Captain: Jimmy Pearson – jimmypeo@hotmail.com Junior Co-ordinator: Antony Bolsover – bolsoverfamily147@gmail.com Holmesfield Cricket Club 1st XI – Derbyshire County Cricket League Division 3 North: Date Versus Venue Date Versus Venue 17 April (12.30pm) Hundall 1st XI Home 03 July (1.00pm) Hundall 1st XI Away 24 April (12.30pm) Ambergate 1st XI Away 10 July (1.00pm) Ambergate 1st XI Home 01 May (1.00pm) Nutbrook 1st XI Away 17 July (1.00pm) Nutbrook 1st XI Home 08 May (1.00pm) West Hallam 1st XI Home 24 July (1.00pm) West Hallam 1st XI Away 15 May (1.00pm) Darley Dale 1st XI Away 31 July (1.00pm) Darley Dale 1st XI Home 22 May (1.00pm) Matlock & Cromford 1st XI Home 07 Aug. (1.00pm) Matlock & Cromford 1st XI Away 29 May (1.00pm) Chesterfield 2nd XI Away 14 Aug. (1.00pm) Chesterfield 2nd XI Home 05 June (1.00pm) Ashover Barbarians 1st XI Home 21 Aug. (1.00pm) Ashover Barbarians 1st XI Away 12 June (1.00pm) Marehay 2nd XI Home 28 Aug. (1.00pm) Marehay 2nd XI Away 19 June (1.00pm) Denby 2nd XI Away 04 Sept. (12.30pm) Denby 2nd XI Home 26 June (1.00pm) Langley Mill 2nd XI Home 11 Sept. (12.30pm) Langley Mill 2nd XI Away Holmesfield Cricket Club 2nd XI – Derbyshire County Cricket League Division 9 North: Date Versus Venue Date Versus Venue 24 April (1.00pm) Chesterfield 3rd XI Home 03 July (1.30pm) Whittington 2nd XI Home Home 01 May (1.30pm) Cutthorpe 5th XI Home 24 July (1.30pm) Buxton 3rd XI 15 May (1.30pm) Eckington 3rd XI Home 07 Aug. (1.30pm) Morton Colly. 3rd XI Home 19 June (1.30pm) Clowne Town 4th XI Home 21 Aug. (1.30pm) Ashover Barbarians 3rd XI Home 28 Aug. (1.00pm) Calow 1st XI Home Holmesfield Cricket Club Ladies – East Midlands Women’s Cricket League Softball North Division: Date Versus Venue Date Versus Venue 30 May (11.00am) Welbeck Ladies Home 04 July (11.00am) Blyth Ladies Home 04 July (3.00pm) Newark R & M Ladies Home
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HOLMESFIELD CC 100 CLUB 2021 I wish to be registered for the 2021 Holmesfield CC 100 Club draw. NAME (Please Print):………………………………………................................ ADDRESS:…………………………………………………….................................... ………………………………………………………Postcode: ................................ Telephone Number:………………………………………….............................. Email Address:………………………………………………................................. Please pay by Standing Order if possible. Bank Details Sort Code 09-01-29 Account No. 52031856 I have set a s/o up: dated………………………….. I enclose £10 remittance (cash or cheque to Holmesfield Cricket Club).
SIGNED:…………………………………….DATE:……………………………………….. Please tear off and send this form with your remittance to anyone associated with Holmesfield Cricket Club. They will ensure its safe return to the organising committee. Alternatively, please send your form and remittance to: Mr Tony Brown Honorary Treasurer Holmesfield CC Gillfield, Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield, Sheffield. S18 7SA
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FEBRUARY 2021 WEATHER February was a rather strange month in terms of the weather. On average the temperature was 4.1°C which is very slightly warmer than the average for February. However, this number hides the fact that from the 7-13th of the month, the daily mean temperature never rose above zero and the average was -1.9°C. In total contrast from the 19-25th, the average temperature was 8.4°C, with a maximum of 14°C on the 24th and the sun shone gloriously. I recorded 27 hours of bright sunshine, which is most unusual for February. The cold spell during the first half of the month was a continuation of the cold weather at the end of January. I speculated last month that the cold weather would continue if the long range weather forecasters predictions, as a result of the ‘stratospheric cooling event’ over the Arctic, were to be believed. It is interesting that we were not alone in experiencing a cold spell; the southern states of the USA also experienced extremely cold and unusual weather. A friend in Austin, Texas, wrote to me that on the 12th February the temperature had dropped to -12°C and they had six inches of snow. Ten days later they were back to normal with the temperature above 10°C. Texas is much further south than we are and yet they seem to have been affected by the same flow of cold air from the north that we did. I also saw it reported that there was quite deep snow in Athens at the same time as our cold spell in February. Athens is of course much further south than we are, so snow is unusual. I remember a year in the 1990s when I was teaching on a course in Patras. I remarked on arrival that the clouds looked similar to what I would expect to be followed by snow if I was in Sheffield. The following day it snowed in Athens and I remember being very cold in Patras. Places that expect to be warm can be very uncomfortable when it is cold, as there is not much heating in buildings and the doors and windows are often not well sealed. In summary, February was about average but it did contain some extremes of temperature. The rainfall was about 30% more than normal. The wettest day was on the 2nd when almost an inch of rain fell and this changed to snow later in the day. That few inches of snow lingered for several days. Brian Brown
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FRIENDS OF GILLFIELD WOOD Our indoor and outdoor events are cancelled until further notice. This includes our conservation work mornings as well. www.friendsofgillfieldwood.com For any clarification, please contact Paul Hancock via email: paulhancock1954@gmail.com Please check out and ‘like’ the Facebook page for “Friends of Gillfield Wood” There is also a Twitter feed: @GillfieldWood - please take a look !
RELIEF IN NEED AND PENNY ACRES TRUSTS Residents are reminded that funds are available from these ancient trusts for people over the age of 60 living in Holmesfield who may experience difficulty in paying for fuel during the winter months. Anyone who is eligible should write to the Clerk to the Trustees, Mrs Geraldine Austen at Greenways, Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield. S18 7WB (Tel: 0114 289 0686). for more details. All applications are treated in strict confidence. The Trustees are also able to make ‘one-off’ grants for unforeseen capital expenses such as (for example) the payment required by the District Council to remove old goods. If you are faced with such a bill contact Mrs Austen and tell her about it. The Trustees want to help anyone who qualifies, but cannot if they do not know who would like help!
HOLMESFIELD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Residents are reminded that this ancient village charity, dating back to the early 18th Century, has funds available to make grants to persons under 25 years old who are or whose parents are normally resident in the village. Grants may be made for or towards outfits, clothing, tools (including computers) instruments or books. Grants may be made for many other items or purposes which assist in promoting ‘education’ in its broad sense. Please note that grants will not be given if purchases have already been made. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday in January, April, July and October. For further information, those who may be eligible should contact the Clerk to the Charity, Mrs Geraldine Austen at Greenways, Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield. S18 7WB (Tel: 0114 289 0686). 49
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ST. SWITHIN’S CHURCH From 28th March until 5th April our self-led Easter Trail or ‘Wonder Wander’ will be up in the churchyard. Can you find the hidden word? Trail starts at the church main door. St Swithins Holmesfield and St Philips Dronfield have put together some Easter craft bags suitable for primary aged children. Please email Sarah Webb – sarah@webbhome.co.uk – if your family would like one. Church is open for Sunday services at 10.30am - please ring to book a place as seating is limited due to social distancing rules. Contact us or check our Facebook group for further details. If anyone would like to come into the church for some peace, quiet and prayer the vicar or church warden can arrange for the church to be opened for you. Pastoral visits from the vicar are also possible if you or a relative are in need of support and when we agree the benefits outweigh the risks. Online Sunday services are broadcast at 10am on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/dwhparish Our weekly church newsletter can be delivered to you. We continue to keep Holmesfield parishioners (that’s you!) in our prayers.
www.dwhparish.org.uk Covid Recovery Roadmap for Pastoral Services (no. of attendees): Phase 2 (earliest 12th April): Funerals 30, Weddings 15, no baptisms Phase 3 (earliest 17th May): Funerals, Weddings & Baptisms 30 Phase 4 (earliest 21st June): No limits (other than perhaps around weddings)
Contact numbers for St. Swithin’s Church Rev. Ian Webb Vicar 0114 348 3879/ 07743 927458 ian.webb@dwhparish.org.uk Christine Taylor Warden 0114 289 1402 christine.taylor42@hotmail.co.uk Bev Blanksby Treasurer 0114 262 0008 Parish Office 01246 412328
Everyone is welcome to join us as we come together to worship God.
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Sundays, goes on to Carlisle arriving there at 13:44 Sundays, originates in Carlisle at 15:20 Most trains to Sheffield actually go onto Leeds and you can stay on-board – Check though as they may not always Journey times to Sheffield:11-15min, Meadowhall:21min, Barnsley:35min, Wakefield Kirkgate:50min & Leeds:70min Journey times to Chesterfield:7min, Alfreton:17min, Langley Mill:35min, Ilkeston:40min & Nottingham:45min All times and services copied from Network Rail 18/01/2021 Subject to variation – Please check before travelling © Friends of Dronfield Station, 2021
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Regrettably, information regarding this photograph – which was kindly sent in by Christine Eyre several years ago – is rather sparse. It is captioned as being the Holmesfield Village Fête organising committee. The date is unknown but is from a page of other photographs from the 1940s and appears to have been taken on the site of the village playground. Can any readers identify any of the committee members other than the distinctive figure of Major Wilson of Horsleygate Hall sat by the table?
Holmesfield Bygones
Holmesfield Village Hall Available to Hire for Meetings and Functions Lucy Perry - Lettings Officer. Tel: 01246 721255 / 0775 2478866 email: holmesfieldvillagehall@outlook.com
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