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Old Wirksworthians Association
Annual Dinner
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Members and guests enjoying themselves. (Inset) The Mayor of Wirksworth, Ben Dew, being welcomed by Tony Rugman-Jones, Chairman The Old Wirksworthians Association, open to former pupils of the Anthony Gell School, Wirksworth, held their Annual Dinner at the Matlock Golf Club on Friday 11th October. Approximately fifty members and guests from across the UK attended. To acknowledge the close ties between town and school established over the centuries since the founding of the School in 1576, the Association was delighted to welcome the Mayor of Wirksworth Town Council, Ben Dew and his guest Dorrie Scott, both of whom
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Tony Rugman-Jones awarded prizes for the oldest, youngest and furthest-travelled Old Wirksworthians present on the night. These were won respectively by Dorothy Wigley, Janet Smith and Joy Walkling (the latter had come from Edinburgh). The Annual Dinner is often one of the few chances for members and guests to get together, reminisce and generally catch up with each other. The next event, the commemoration of the School's founder, Anthony Gell, consisting of a church
service followed by a buffet lunch, will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2014 and members will be sent full details as usual in Spring next year. The Association is keen to welcome new members, of any age, the only requirement being that they have attended the Anthony Gell School. There is no subscription or joining fee just send name and contact details to Eileen Chadwick, 01773 550063, email jwechad@btinternet.com or contact Tony RugmanJones, 07790036741, email tojotony@hotmail.com
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were students at Anthony Gell's. Following an enjoyable meal, a number of presentations were made, including to the outgoing Chairman, Michael Gill and to the retiring Honorary Treasurer, Brenda Brown. Tributes were paid to each in respect of their valued contribution to the Association's cause. Eileen Chadwick, the Honorary Secretary, was also thanked for her hard work in organizing the event. A number of “new faces” were welcomed to the proceedings and Chairman,
Following our recent report on the Rotary Charity Golf, at its meeting on October 9th the Club President, Richard Simmonds handed over a cheque for £1,000 to Kay Aslett representing WHIZZ-KIDS Whizz-Kids is the working name of “The Movement for Non-Mobile Children”. Their aim is to ensure that every disabled child has a chance to be something special … a kid. There are an estimated 70,000 disabled
President Richard Simmonds presenting the cheque for £1,000 to Kay Aslett
children and young people in the UK waiting for a wheelchair that fits the young lives. That’s where Whizz-Kids comes in. They provide children with the essential wheelchair and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods. In 2007 Whizz-Kids gave Hannah Cockroft her first “Racing Chair” and 5 years later she won Double Gold medals in the 2012 Paralympics. She has since become a Patron. See www.WhizzKidz.org.uk for further information.
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Locals and visitors alike enjoyed a green weekend on 12th and 13th of October, when green buildings across the Peak District opened their doors to the public as part of the Friends of the Peak District’s Green Buildings Open Up Weekend. In spite of rain, mist and fog, hardy visitors turned up at green venues across the Peak District to find out what all the fuss was about. They were treated to tours and presentations by farmers, home owners and community members, all of whom had been involved in innovative green buildings projects. Combs Village Hall provided a focus for the ‘quarry corridor’ of the Peak District, showing how a village hall and infant school could lower their bills and save precious natural resources by embracing green technology. Meanwhile, Over Haddon Village Hall showed off its range of green technologies including photovoltaic tiles, air source heat pump, water collection, and state of the art
heating control system. In the central Peaks, visitors were wowed by small scale hydro schemes in Ashford in the Water, Alport and Calver. For a few minutes, water stopped running over the renovated mill wheel at the old corn mill in Calver, and visitors were able to explore the mechanism and underground workings of this fantastic green renovation project undertaken by Professor Bill Speirs and his neighbour. Hopton Hall also welcomed scores of visitors from across the Peak District who were interested in biomass. Installed by Purple Energy, the biomass scheme at Hopton Hall has helped significantly reduce the estate’s carbon footprint. Purple Energy were present on the day to answer questions and advise visitors as to the best green technology to suit their needs. Other highlights from the weekend included the Torrs Hydro scheme in New Mills, a community owned
archimedean screw which was open to the public on both days, and which even had musical accompaniment from a local school choir on Sunday afternoon. Another highlight was Big Fernyford Farm, a National Park property which has been
renovated in a manner sensitive to both the environment and surrounding landscape. Profiles of all the green buildings involved in the Open Up Weekend can be found online at www.greenbuildings.org.uk
ENJOY AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH DERBYSHIRE CITY & COUNTY YOUTH WIND BAND The Rotary Club of Matlock combines with the Derbyshire City & County Music Partnership to present a celebration of the CCYWB’s experiences on their return from their tour of Toyota City, Japan. The City & County Youth Wind Band (CCYWB), one of the county’s leading youth ensembles, embarked on a successful tour to Toyota City, Japan, at the end of October. After their return to the UK, the ensemble will meet again to perform at Highfield School in Matlock in this celebratory concert. The programme will include:
Nigel Hess Global Variations S.V. Hays Rip it Up (Xylophone solo); Bernstein Overture to Candide; Holst First Suite for Band; Yasuhide Ito Gloriosa Il Cantus - III. Dies Festus; Jon Malaxetxebarria Conductor. The concert is in aid of Rainbows and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospices. Tickets: £8 Adult, £5 Under 16. At Highfields School, Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA. On Saturday 23rd November starting at 7pm. To book: Phone 07950 612 866, email matlockrotary.concert@hot mail.com, or Web: www.matlockrotary.com
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