S40 Local - 141 Autumn 2023

The community magazine for Acorn Ridge, Ashgate, Brampton, Brookside, Holymoorside, Somersall & Walton

Cover Image: Tom J Newell

Hi and welcome to our Autumn edition

It's the time of year when the leaves turn and fall, the nights draw in and we hunker down, curtains drawn pulled and start looking forward to Christmas… and the first signs of spring.

BUT HOLD ON! The past week has seen temperatures exceed 30 degrees celcius, it's been dry all week and we've been treated to some stunning sunsets.

What an edition we have this month!

Simon from S41 Local has a celebrity school friend and met up with him to talk art - Tom J Newell is responsible for this month's cover art and much of the artwork you'll see in and around Sheffield.

I caught up with Maria from Tallbird Records who celebrates ten years in business this October. Kai Undrell shares his thoughts on his latest EP release Full Fat Fear and we meet Dan Smith and his Shiatsu Bus. First Class Kitchens bring us up to date with all things kitchens... and bedrooms.

Then we have Magic Tenner, a two week event where local independent businesses put on £10 offers that showcase what they do and encourage you to call in and take a browse. We’ve listed all the offers that were organised as we went to print, but I suspect many more will be putting on offers between 7 and 21 October so please look out for the flyers and offer appearing on social mediaand please do all you can to support them.

We also have all the usual stuff and local news to keep you entertained.

Please don't shut yourself away for the winter, go along to a local event, try a new pub for a drink, eat out at a small business or simply go shop on the market for a bit of banter.

Stay well and we'll see you out and about.

Paul Chapman

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Tom J Newell

The cool kid from school

Words: Simon Paterson

Images: Tom J Newell

Sat outside Bragazzis on Abbbeydale Road in Sheffield Tom rides past on his old racer bicycle and I am instantly transported back in time...

It's 1996, and we find ourselves in Peabody's bedroom (big shoutout to Paul and Carole for being the coolest parents around). Gathered are a bunch of us, soaking in the laid-back vibes. Jake strums the chords of Wonderwall on his acoustic guitar, and Pea leads the singalong for what feels like the hundredth rendition. MTV2 is on the TV and the Wu Tang Clan’s seminal track C.R.E.A.M. plays on mute. Leigh cracks open a can of Fosters, meanwhile, Tom idly doodles on the bed, lost in his own creative world.

If you had told a 16-year-old Tom, sitting there in his Vans, watching the Wu-Tang Clan, that one day he would be creating art for them, he would have burst out laughing.

We are just a bunch of teenagers, united in our mission to postpone the inevitable march into adulthood. Little did we realise, those were the days when life was at its purest. It was a time of simplicity, a time of contentment, it was our time. As the year progressed, we would soon embark on our individual journeys. College, jobs, and relationships began to shape our lives, causing the tight bonds we shared to gradually loosen. The unavoidable responsibilities of adulthood started to exert their influence, nudging us in different directions. Slowly and sadly, we drifted apart... Jump ahead 25 years, and here I am, an editor for a magazine, catching up with my longtime friend Tom. Our conversation revolves around his art, music, and influences. The joy is flowing as I express my anticipation to showcase his work on the front cover of S41 Local Magazine. A postcode that holds countless memories of the time we spent together.

“I remember Peabody had MTV2 which was amazing because I didn’t have it at home. Our time as teenagers wasn’t wasted as it was spent absorbing all sorts of music and watching cult movies,” says Tom.

This was a time before the internet when you had to use analogue methods of finding new music, art and movies.

“Spire News and Hudson’s Records were like portals to the rest of the world. Generally, Spire News wouldn’t kick you out for looking and not buying. To be able to go into Spire News and just look at music and skateboarding magazines was amazing, it was our internet, our window to the world outside of Chesterfield,” reminisces Tom.

I asked Tom how he feels music has shaped his art with it playing such a huge role in life?

“It’s hard to separate the two, to me they are one entity that feeds off each other. I listen to music when I am drawing and often, I am drawing for a musician. I DJ and collect records so the two are just one to me,” smiles Tom.

Tom studied fine art at Chesterfield College to further develop his skills as an artist, enabling him to find his own style and direction in the industry.

“I learnt a lot studying fine art and the resources available to me at the College were unbelievable, but my passion project was creating gig posters for the bands I was in and my friends' bands. Eventually, your client base gets a bit bigger, they pass on a poster to a touring band, and it builds from there."

Tom is a little modest when it comes to name dropping, but I am more than happy to do it for him. Amongst his clients are: The Wu Tang Clan, The Sleaford Mods, Vans, Erykah Badu and the Tramlines Festival.

“Daniel Johnston is one of my most memorable, early, clients. He is cited as one of Kurt Cobain's (Nirvana) major influences and was my first big poster gig. I ended up signing prints with him backstage. It was an amazingly, bizarre, experience,” says Tom.

Tom and I spent a lot of our time on Pottery Lane West and Salisbury Crescent as teenagers. Leigh and Pea’s parents were very liberal, and our hometown’s ‘grebo’ (old term for skateboarding, alternative teens) scene helped shape Tom’s art.

“Chesterfield is a Mecca for liberal parents, there are a lot of them. There is a generation of cool people who settled in Chesterfield. We had a cool music scene as well. Weekends were all about the Green Room. I had a hip-hop night there which I created some of my very first posters for,” says Tom.

You would be hard-pressed to drive anywhere in Sheffield and not see some of Tom’s art adorning the walls of the outdoor city. The Bear and Elephant sculptures he created for the Sheffield art trails are two of his most iconic pieces. Both were sold at auction with the proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital. The Bear and Elephant stand tall in Bear Tree Records and The Great Gatsby and are a must-see on your next visit to Sheffield. Sadly, Tom has yet to create a mural for his hometown. CBC if you are reading this... I’ll post you a copy!

I asked him if he could create a mural on any building in Chesterfield of anything what would it be and where?

“I guess I would try not to do the Crooked Spire! I suppose it is like doing Henderson’s relish in Sheffield. I could do a teenage me looking at magazines on the side of Spire News, haha!

Cheese Factor cobs are quite iconic, or I could do the ‘pound a bag’ man,” smiles Tom.

Like many Cestrefeldian’s I've been to Tramlines Festival in Sheffield over the year and Tom has worked with them, (almost), from the very start.

“The 'Be More Nulty' artwork came about because of me expressing sadness at Sarah’s passing (Sarah Nulty – Tramlines creator). I drew the heart with the slogan 'Be More Nulty' in it and posted it online as a tribute. The remaining organisers wanted to buy it, but I gave it them for free. I am now on the board of the Sarah Nulty Power of Music charity which does magnificent work in the industry,” says Tom, proudly.

'No worries if not' is a quintessentially British phrase that we often employ when we're secretly hoping for someone's assistance. Tom's artwork, featuring a skeleton giving a thumbs-up while submerging, captures this sentiment flawlessly. While some of his pieces may be interpreted as dark, a closer look reveals that positive narratives are a recurring thread throughout his work.

"The skeleton shedding tears that nourish the flowers is undoubtedly one of my top sellers," Tom explains. "Requests for prints of that piece keep coming. What might appear melancholic at first carries a positive message underneath," he adds.

Above: Tom and Simon in deep discussion. So, what’s next for Tom. J. Newell?

“I am currently working on skateboard designs, gig posters, some more stuff with the Sleaford Mods and today I am working on a project in the Picture House Social, where I DJ once a month on a Saturday night. Although, having two young boys and working late nights is a bit out of my comfort zone now,” says Tom.

“Oh... how we have changed,” I reply.

Head over to Tom's website and socials, where you'll find a diverse range of prints, mini canvases, and detailed information on his limited edition T-shirt prints.

tomjnewell.bigcartel.com

tomjnewell

For commission enquries email: tomjnewell@gmail.com

Jean @ Fulwood, Sheffield

Tallbird Records Celebrates Ten Years

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Tallbird Records

An email arrived in August from Maria at Tallbird Records - she was inviting us to help her celebrate 10 years of Tallbird Records! Well, we couldn’t say no could we, and met up at Libby's for a coffee and to find out a little more about the origins of Tallbird Records and life as a small independent business owner for ten years.

“My route to Tallbird Records is a long one but it was after I’d spent time as a stay-at-home mum that the shop became a reality, I was ready to work again and doing something I enjoy was the top priority’” explains Maria.

“My first job was in Richard’s Records in Canterbury, after a while I moved to London and worked part-time in Beggars Banquet in KingstonUpon-Thames, a record shop that has since grown to legendary status and shortened its name to Banquet Records.

right in the middle of town was close enough. The landlord was supportive, the bank manager slightly bemused that there was still a market for records!” The gap in the market and the resurgence that was happening in vinyl was perfect timing for Maria and all that was needed now was a name! It involved many sketches and brainstorming, plus a bit of creative support from Dad and Tallbird Records started to become a reality.

“I opened selling a small rack of new vinyl and the rest was second hand. These were the days when you could still purchase a job lot of albums from ebay for reasonable prices.

“I wanted to ensure I had enough stock and could pay the rent and bills from day one. I was blown away by the response when we opened. The first sale of a used copy of David Bowie's, ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ confirmed the great taste of Chesterfield’s music lovers and I did get excited when I saw the first day's takings, but soon came to realise that this wasn't going to happen every day!”

Now ten years on, the sales floor has doubled in size, the basement is full of used stock to bring upstairs, and sales are still good, with new vinyl accounting for around 50% of sales and 75% of takings.

“I ended up managing Alto in Carnaby Street which was part of a chain selling CDs and videos (now long gone) and then moved to Virgin Retail as a product manager. This role exposed me to all sorts of exciting work opportunities, such as helping to set up Virgin Megastores around the country (including the one in Sheffield). I ended up working for Virgin Cinemas managing their merchandise stores and food offering including a very short-lived fish restaurant at the Sheffield branch, and much more besides. This role equipped me with a variety of new skills.” Maria moved to Chesterfield in 2006 and whilst bringing up the kids bought and sold music online. Once the kids got more independent, she was on the lookout for a new challenge.

“Chesterfield had lost both its music shops by now, Hudsons and then HMV. I always reckoned that if Hudsons could have hung on a bit longer they would have outlasted HMV.

“Every time we walked around town, I’d comment that this or that location would make a perfect records shop and it just happened that we walked past what is now our Soresby Street premises and I plucked up the courage to phone the contact number in the window.

“I loved the feel of the place, it was about the right size, on an old, cobbled street and although not

I asked why Maria thought people have moved back to vinyl? “I think it’s nostalgia for many,” she suggested. “Many customers are middle aged or older, wanting to reconnect with their youth and the excitement of going into a record shop to buy the latest releases. I don’t think people ever got the same connection to CD’s; they’re just not as appealing as a product to get excited over.

“Vinyl is obviously analogue and arguably sounds better than digital CDs, plus some research suggests that analogue sound (and therefore vinyl) is good for your health because your brain doesn't have to work so hard to fill in the gaps of digitised music which is made up of 0s and 1s! The artwork, inner sleeves, gatefolds, colour vinyl etc all create interest and allow you to own something engaging and collectible.

“Of course, we also have many younger customers too. A part of the whole vinyl revival was the hipness factor, it was enough just to own a record. You just had to be seen with it, and many records were bought by people who had no ability to listen to them.

“These days owing to factors such as the pandemic there has unfortunately been big increases in price on a lot of new vinyl. What was once an affordable treat is now more of a luxury purchase. I’ve seen recently that many of our

'the first sale of a used copy of David Bowie's, ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ confirmed the great taste of Chesterfield’s music lovers'

younger customers are starting to turn to CDs which we also stock - they want to support the acts they love by buying and owning their releases and not just streaming them. Taylor Swift still sells in huge numbers, but a £12 CD is more affordable than a £40 album.

“Streaming still leads the way for new music,” says Maria. “I listen to Spotify's new music on Mondays, this was how I found Wet Leg before they hit the spotlight. They are my new favourite band - it takes a lot to catch my attention, but I think they have the formula just right, their look and personality bring the whole package together so well.”

Maria's tastes are grounded in the late 70s and early 80s, starting with the Osmonds and the Bay City Rollers when she was a teeny bopper and progressing to punk, new wave and indie as her taste in music improved and Blondie is her all-time favourite band

Maria is very supportive of local artists, Lewis Young (My Pleasure) performed in store over the first Peddler Market weekend, it was a most memorable performance, I was there and look forward to seeing My Pleasure again at some point soon.

Check out the promotions opposite to help celebrate 10 years ofTallbird Records and if you love your music or know someone who does, be sure to call in and check out Tallbird Records, one of town's best loved independent businesses.

Check the website for opening hours as these are soon to be extended. There's also a generous loyalty card scheme, plenty of cheap new vinyl offers, many of the new and latest new releases on vinyl and CD and a great range of second-hand vinyl, CDs and even cassettes, what's not to like?!! Oh, and they are open on Records Fair Sundays 10am - 2pm, typically the second Sunday of every month.

One last question for Maria. Are there any records you're still searching for yourself? “I collect Blondie 7” singles and although I've got over 140 of them from all around the world, there are still one or two which are eluding me! They're the ultra-rare, crazy expensive ones from places like Uruguay and Thailand though, so chances of them ever turning up in town are slim to say the least...”

Happy tenth birthday Tallbird Records.

Full Fat Fear

By Kai Undrell

Words: Paul Chapman

Full Fate Fear is the latest EP release from Kai Undrell, for release on Friday 13 October… very Halloweeny, so what’s it all about?

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Kai, he talked film making with the release of Stand-Up in 2019 and more recently in spring 21 we discussed his music release Can of Worms.

What’s Full Fat Fear all about I asked. “I suppose it’s a comment on ‘New Age Anxiety’, I describe it not as a narrative but a collection of doomsday bops.

“I tend to focus on the dark and deep, maybe it’s a post COVID thing. I started writing the tunes at Christmas 2022 so yes, perhaps the themes are influenced by being locked in for so long - the themes of isolation are what relate to covid

“Life changed very quickly, how we communicated took a different format. It was a crazy time, makes you realise how fragile everything is, the things we take for granted can change so quickly and can apply to anything and everything. Yes, a strange time” answers Kai.

I took a listen to the first five tracks via Kai’s soundcloud press link and it still amazes me to hear such complete songs that can be achieved from the bedroom. On reflection I suppose the same is true of this magazine you’re reading! No massive group of people, just me plugging away at my keyboard and sending it to print (thanks to my delivery team must be mentioned though).

What’s the process like working alone? “Most of the time I’m responsible for about 95% of the final edit. I’m writing, playing, singing, producing. There are others involved, Harri Larkin for vocals on Lose Your Nature, a credit to a friend for a line he contributed some five years ago but it’s then all handed over to Daniel Svetlof in Greece who brings life to the production.”

With the subject matter being anxiety and working alone don’t these two bring with them huge pressures? “Writing is an outlet for me” says Kai. “I’m known in circles around here as a video guy, so music is actually my side thing, the thing that releases the pressure.”

“I’m not conscious of working alone, it just works for me. I put Full Fat Fear together this year, writing in the evening, a way to step back and think about the experiences of the day, to get some lyrics down and put this to music.”

It must be difficult to create your own unique sound, with so many songs out there now it must be hard to stand alone. “For me writing music is just something I do, it’s going around in my head all the time, my influences are many and I’m not trying to create my own sound, it just works out that way.

“Sometimes I might start out with an ABBA feeling to a song, but the result simply takes direction from this. Irrespective of where your influences are there will always be something that shapes what

I do but I think it’s a kind of natural process that results, no pressure to sound one way or the other. “At the moment there is a lot of good original music locally, there is so much happening, so many people are writing and performing, it’s a good time to be a musician.”

Kai films with upcoming bands, creating unique videography, being part of the Sheffield scene and culture, supporting each other in what they are doing, a creative melting pot. Kai doesn’t play his own music live, but he does play live, all his friends are musicians and he’s no stranger to filling in for them when need be.

I asked why he doesn’t play his own stuff live? “It’s the same reason I wouldn’t put one of my films on stage, when you record everything is as I want it, so when you listen it’s how I expect it to be. Live gigs are dependent on so many elements, audience, mixing, etc, all of which can’t always be controlled.”

As I listened to Kai’s EP and felt that I was listening to something very much ‘of the moment’, it has a familiar but unique sound. I’m a kid or the 70/80s so the electronic sound appeals but it’s grouped with a more up to date 20’s vocal performance. I like it.

With writing being so important I asked what’s his favourite lyrics from the EP, 'God save you and the people who died inside in this hell-on-Earth existence where no creature could survive' from

God Save You and 'Reaching out for a better than average place, something other than the coldhearted human race' from Lose Your nature.

The EP is released is on Friday 13 October, purposely timed nicely with Halloween, strategically it aligned well with the timescale, but it helps to have a record called Full Fat Fear out in the month associated with all things spooky.

So, what next? “I just aim to keep going; I feel as if I’m building a bit of a universe up visually and sonically, so the goal is to expand it more and more. Put it down to escapism.”

Take a listen to Kai’s work using the links below, it’ll help towards the 1M Spotify streams he’ll need to earn just £4,000! Its feels like a tough life in the music industry.

@KaiUndrellMusic

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1st Class Kitchens ... & Bedrooms

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: 1st Class Kitchens

It’s no big secret but did you know that 1st Class Kitchens do bedrooms as well as kitchens? 1st Class Kitchens have been in business for almost 20 years and from the start have offered a full bedroom design and installation service. “We can offer everything needed,” says Helen Oxley from 1st Class Kitchens.

“We offer a complete end to end service that includes, planning and designing your new room to your exact requirements, we put a quote together, can offer 3D renderings, and will then order and install your bespoke room and complete the job offering a decorating service and we can even include the soft furnishings.”

“The focus of the business has always been on kitchens,” explains Helen, “but we’ve also offered bedrooms from day one. More recently we’ve seen an increased interest in our bedroom installations so it’s timely to remind people.”

1st Class always pride themselves on delivering a high-quality job and a new range of stylish solid wood and vinyl doors enables them to offer some fantastic options for the bedroom. “All our carcases are rigid 18mm wood and with 8mm backing they create a really solid installation, something that will enhance any space for years to come,” says Helen.

I can’t visit 1st Class Kitchens without at least getting an update on the latest kitchen styles and tech.

As always there are new designs, “shaker painted styles are selling well, deep blues and greens are becoming more popular with a light marble worktop to compliment them,” says Helen.

“The new Otto design is a stylish plain door in wood veneer, with either a horizontal or vertical grain, lacquered or painted to match any interior.”

The new Studio Line range of ovens from Siemens (shown opposite) look stunning, deep black glass with gloss black glass handles that are almost hidden, “you get the effect that the handles aren’t there, it’s a very sleek and contemporary look. The warming drawers are just a plain black glass panel with no handles or branding,” Helen adds.

The Neff Collection ovens feature a detachable knob and a touch screen, but you can place a control knob on the panel which allows you to twist the knob to control the functions like a more conventional oven, you can then take it off and pop it away. The Collections range also has multiplecoloured trims available that allow you to tone the ovens to match your colour scheme, these also give the impression that multiple appliances are one single unit (shown opposite), all very smart. Right now Bosch, Neff and Siemens have a cashback scheme that could save you up to £1,500 (Ts & Cs apply).

Next up is Bosch. If you’re a fan of air frying, their new ovens come equipped with an air frying option and are now offering a free tray to ensure your food is cooked to perfection every time.

Next year will see big celebrations at 1st Class Kitchens as they will have been in business for 20 years, a long-established family run business with a team of time-honoured trades people. With many happy customers locally, chances are you will probably know someone who’s had one of their kitchens.

1st Class Kitchens are members of KBSA, that’s the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association, a group of certified members that adhere to a stringent list of criteria that applies to all their work and gives customers a level of security that they are working with a business that will deliver a quality job.

If you are thinking of updating the bedroom or kitchen, pop into 1st Class Kitchens showroom on Derby Road where Helen and Dave and daughter Charlotte will help put plans in place.

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The Shiatsu Bus

@the shiatsu bus

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: Dan Smith

Today nothing is more important than our personal wellbeing. For many of us, the way we feel, whether mentally or physically, has taken a beating through COVID and many are struggling to get back on track.

Shiatsu is a physical therapy that uses a combination of pressure points, gentle manipulation, and stretching to re-energise weak areas and reduce tension in the body. By applying sensitive, mindful, static touch with thumbs, fingers, and palms, the Shiatsu giver affects the functioning of physical systems such as the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory, thus supporting the body’s innate self-healing abilities and promoting a sense of relaxation and wellbeing. Academic research indicates that Shiatsu is safe and can reduce a wide range of symptoms, improving quality of life and reducing dependency on medication. Shiatsu touch, in its stillness, depth, and gentle compassion, is able to support the whole person.

Dan Smith owns and runs The Shiatsu Bus, a purpose-built mobile well-being clinic that brings the relaxation and healing benefits of Shiatsu massage to you, so you don't have to take valuable time out of your day to visit a therapist.

“I moved to Chesterfield in February but am originally from Derby and studied the three-year Shiatsu course in Sheffield,” explains Dan. " I went for Shiatsu treatments to help with my own symptoms and was so impressed by the impact the sessions had on my own health I decided I wanted to know more about this traditional Japanese massage therapy.

“This led me to study for three years at the Northern School of Shiatsu in Sheffield, and I started my own practice eight years ago. Six years

ago I set up The Shiatsu Bus,a purpose-built mobile treatment clinic, Shiatsu on wheels! I did operate from a local clinic but it didn’t suit me and the bus allows me to go to client's homes, without the need for them to take valuable time out of their day to travel, find parking, visit a clinic, and then return home. This is far too time-consuming for many and inhibitive for those who don't live near to a local therapist or may have mobility issues.”

“Shiatsu helps by stimulating the body’s own healing capacity, I act as a facilitator to help release tension, the cause of pain for so many, and allow the body to restore and return to a balanced state. It can be used to help aid so many symptoms such as those associated with fibromyalgia, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, stress, and much more.”

I had no knowledge of Shiatsu before I met Dan and he explained to me how Shiatsu uses similar principles to acupuncture. It is a dynamic bodywork treatment that involves stretching and rotation of joints, often described as acupuncture without needles and is performed fully clothed. Shiatsu translates as 'finger pressure' from the Japanese and is a deeply relaxing massage therapy that promotes restorative sleep.

“Many of my patients suffer from back and muscle pain. As our bodies age things do become more difficult and Shiatsu enables me to cater to individual clients' needs, from very gentle to more dynamic techniques depending on the symptoms and constitution of the client.

“Treatments are suitable for all ages, and I have a special interest in treating the over 50s. Shiatsu is particularly effective at dealing with the ailments that come to us all as we age, putting people back on track so they can live life to the full.” Although his client's ages range from 18 to 85, Dan jokes that, “It feels like this particular age group is becoming a bit of a specialism.”

I was picking up that Shiatsu is about living a better quality of life, lifting your mood, releasing tension, helping people whose lives are limited by a health condition, and allowing us to get back to doing what we enjoy doing, whether that’s walking the dog, playing with the grandkids, a game of tennis or simply pushing the lawn mower up and down the garden.

If you fancy a Shiatsu massage session, give Dan a call, he’s a fully insured member of the Shiatsu Society and by bringing the clinic to you, you can be sure of a full hour of therapy to get you set up for the life you want to lead.

"I have been having regular sessions with Dan for a few months now & really feel the benefits. I suffer from a lot of pain & stiffness due to MS and feel so much better after a session.

The treatment is painless and very relaxing - I sleep well after my session! I currently have fortnightly treatments, and with Dan being mobile, it means I just have to walk out the door and into the van - no waiting for taxis or looking for parking spaces!

So glad I found this service and can highly recommend it - Dan is friendly and puts you at ease."

D Buckland 55 of Chesterfield.

Keep It Local

The impact of choosing a small independent business.

Words: Paul Chapman

Images: White No Sugar Productions & Totally Locally

For our immediate economy to continue to thrive, we need to carefully consider our purchasing decisions, so it seems ever more important to support our local businesses and our local economy.

I’ve previously mentioned the ‘Tale of a Tenner’ video by White No Sugar Productions which was done for Totally Locally (hover your phone's camera over the quick code below to take you to the video on youtube - or google 'Tale of a Tenner') and it’s worth a watch.

The simple story is, basically a visitor introduces a tenner into a local business and it's then passed around between others before ending back where it started, it never leaves the immediate economy.

Since I started S40 Local over 14 years ago it’s changed the way I think about the stuff we buy and what we can do to make a difference.

Previously, if I needed something, I’d just buy it from the most convenient place, a large retail chain, a supermarket or a faceless internet site, whichever was easiest and/or cheapest.

Today things are different. Recently I spoke about my decision making process when seeking out a new bike for my son. Can I get one Locally? Can I get one made by a local Company? See the last edition for the story, (all editions are on our

website) but I try my hardest to stay local with my shopping when ever I can.

The flow shown is typical of any small town economy. Totallylocally are this year launching 'Magic Tenner', a campaign (see following pages) to encourage independent businesses to put on £10 offers that show case their products, a chance for people to pick up a bargain and perhaps visit a business they've never been to before.

The campaign runs 7 to 21 October 2023 but as we need to be ready for print so early we only have a small number of confirmed offers from fab local businesses. Look out for more over the fortnight.

Please try and do what you can to support them and please tell them where you saw the offer.

When I first mentioned the 'Tale of a Tenner' it was the first edition of 2019 and I said to consider it a resolution, it's just one way I can make a small difference in 2019.

That message is still as important today as it was when I wrote it over four years ago... to try and encourage each and every one of us to consider where we might be able to make changes and support our immediate economy.

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Wild Swimming A

Peak District Adventure

Words: Simon Paterson

Images: Adobe & Jen Brewster

If the pandemic taught us one thing, it is that our need to be with nature and the outdoors plays an integral part in our overall happiness. As a result of this, a growing trend has emerged – wild swimming, and the Peak District, often referred to as our back garden, stands as an ideal place to partake in this invigorating activity. With its sweeping landscapes and hidden aquatic gems, the Peak District has become a hot spot for outdoor swimming enthusiasts.

Wild Swimming offers a range of health and wellbeing benefits. Immersing yourself in chilly water stimulates blood circulation and the metabolism, and leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalised. I have used swimming in the past for injury recovery and prevention as it is a low-impact sport that engages all the major muscles.

Exercise and the great outdoors are often recommended to help combat mental health. Wild Swimming releases endorphins which have a direct effect on our mood leaving us feeling content and relaxed.

During the summer, we enjoy taking the girls for a refreshing swim/paddle in Youlgreave river. This picturesque location has a natural pool with almost still waters, offering a safe and serene swimming experience... and there’s also an ice-cream van at the end of the road!

Before considering an outdoor swim there are some welcoming and informative online communities that you may want to check out. Sheffield Soup Swimmers regularly organise group swims which are a safe and fun way to start your wild swimming journey and they have a comprehensive location guide. Check out:

• Wild Swimming Derbyshire UK

• Sheffield Outdoor Plungers

• Peak Swims

If you have never been wild swimming before it is important you do it safely.

Location: Check local guides for beginner spots, as not all water that looks tempting is safe and you also need to be aware of access rights. Many of

these guides contain parking information, ability levels and ease of access. Prioritise places with mild currents with people around. Take precautions by checking the water temperature and strength before entering. Wetsuits offer great protection and are recommended for beginners to guard against the cold water.

Friends: Always swim with an experienced wild swimmer and/or with a group. It’s more fun and a lot safer.

Body: Listen to your body; if you feel too cold or anxious, exit the water.

Leave No Trace: Don’t be a litter lout. Take your rubbish home and leave the area in a better state than you found it.

Weather: Check the weather forecast and avoid swimming in choppy waters. Pick a nice calm day for your first swim.

Practice: If it's been a while since your last swim, head down to Queens Park Leisure to get some practice in before venturing out into open waters. Enjoy: Take a towel, some high carbohydrate snacks, and a change of clothes, oh and don’t forget the sunscreen!

If after all this you like the sound of an outdoor swim but fancy the waters a little warmer, you can always pop along to the outdoor pool at Hathersage where the water is a toasty 27 degrees!

Disclaimer: Important Notice Regarding Wild Swimming Article

The information provided in this article is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. Engaging in wild swimming, like any outdoor activity, involves inherent risks that can vary depending on location, weather conditions, individual abilities, and other factors. Anyone wild swimming does so at their own risk.

Above: Bobbing around in the Peak District, evening swim at Hathersage outdoor pool and the pool at Youlgreave.

Schools Art 2023

Words & Images:

Ingrid Stopher, Chesterfield Rotary

After the success of the 2022 event, the Rotary Club of Chesterfield and St Andrew’s United Reformed Methodist Church are delighted to announce the 2023 Annual Rotary Chesterfield Schools’ Art Exhibition.

Schools participating last year included St Mary’s Catholic High School, Brookfield Community School, Parkside Community Schools, Outwood Academy Newbold and Outwood Academy Hasland Hall. The event was very well-attended by students from participating schools, parents, friends and other visitors over the exhibition weekend.

Judges Dr Vicky Sharples, art lecturer, and the Reverend Caroline Andrews chose 8 prize winners from the exhibition of outstanding work. Logan Tattersall, student at Outwood Academy Newbold, was presented with the Gordon Award prize in memory of former Ian Gordon, Elder, Rotarian and founder of the exhibition, and certificates of merit were presented by the Mayor of Chesterfield.

Craig Longmuir, Head of Art at St Mary’s, said last year’s exhibition was a huge success and an amazing opportunity to showcase students’ work.

The upcoming exhibition is on display Saturday 21 (11am to 4pm) and Sunday 22 October (1 to 4pm) at St Andrew’s United Reformed Methodist Church, Newbold Road.

The opening ceremony and presentation of Certificates will take place at 10am on Saturday 21 October. All welcome!

Clockwise from top left: Logan Tattersalls painting of Linacre; 'Man with fist on his face' painted by Freya Williams from St Mary's RC School; 'Grey Lady' painted by Melissa from Hasland Outward Academy; 'Colourful houses/buildings' painted by Neve B. from Parkside Community School; 'Green Plant in Pot' painted by Emily Brown from Brookfield community School; 'Faces on a suitcase' painted by Amanda Phillips from St Mary's RC School; 'Man looking down' painted by Sylvie Kurcewicz from Brookfield Community School; 'Half painted face' painted by Amy Richards from Newbold Outwood Academy.

Green Houses

Free advice & inspiration for greener homes

Words & Images: Transition Chesterfield

With autumn upon us and colder temperatures fast approaching, there are three free events planned in September/October to provide advice and encouragement to folk who want to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.

Eco Homes Open Event. The homes have a range of energy saving and low carbon improvements such as internal wall insulation, air source heat pumps and solar panels to small but effective measures costing little money. The owners will be on hand to chat about their experience in creating more eco-friendly homes.

However there are a lot of barriers to retrofitting such measures in existing homes, or misunderstandings about technologies. Visitors can have a good look at the insulation or technology and ask the home-owners questions. By visiting real homes and hearing stories from people like themselves, visitors can overcome knowledge or perception barriers and be helped to take steps towards improving their own homes.

Home energy advice at the new Eco Hub

There will be free home energy advice available from Transition Chesterfield’s new Eco Hub off New Square on Friday 29 September 10am to 12:30pm. Independent energy charity Marches Energy Agency will be on hand to answer questions and provide top tips and info for further support.

'Grand Designs’ architect talk at the library

A north Derbyshire architect who has appeared on television’s ‘Grand Designs’ will be sharing expert advice on how to make homes more comfortable and energy efficient. Richard Lomas will be giving his timely talk on ‘Greener Homes: reducing energy demand through low-energy design’ at Chesterfield Library on 3 October, at 7:30pm. His presentation will feature several projects in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire in which existing homes have had energy saving measures installed. A Q&A session will follow the talk. Richard’s company Lomas and Mitchell Architects based at Markham Vale, specialises in designing low energy, healthy, beautiful homes.

Eco Homes Open Event

Later that week 9 ‘eco homes’ of all shapes and sizes in the Chesterfield area will be open to the public on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October for an

One of the organisers from Transition Chesterfield said: “We want to give people some ideas and inspiration ranging from small improvements to deep retrofits. Visiting a home is a great way to find out about the reality of getting solar panels, insulation, triple glazing, or air source heat pumps without talking to a salesman. You can have a good look at the technology, ask the residents whether the installation was a hassle, and find out how much they’re really saving on their energy bills as a result.”

Booking for the Eco Home visits is essential as times and spaces are limited. See:

transitionchesterfield.org.uk/eco-homes

So if you’re thinking of installing some insulation, solar panels or doing other eco improvements but aren’t sure where to start or have questions come along to these events.

Local community group Transition Chesterfield is organizing these events. Visit the link below for details of these events including booking.

transitionchesterfield.org.uk

For even more choice of homes to visit, there is a similar Eco Homes Open Event in the Hope Valley that same weekend.

hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk

YHA: 1957

Words & Images: Wilf James

Following our brief mention in the last edition of the sad closure of many of the Youth Hostel Association sites I received an email and picture from Wilf James from Holymoorside, telling me about his YHA experiences back in the 50s. Thanks Wilf, I love the pic and many thanks for letting us share it... but why is there a bike hanging from a tree?

'Your comment about Youth Hostel Association closures, ’society has succumbed…….brought back many happy memories of my teen age years, particularly six years of cycling and youth hostelling.

This photograph was taken in 1956/57. The photographer was Olwyn. She was celebrating her twenty-first birthday with a weekend at the Chester YHA hostel.

The balance of the number of girls and boys is fairly even, a few more girls.

The full group was approximately thirty-five members.

Members unable to join us had started their National Service, consisting of two years of compulsory military service.

The smiles on everyone's face is a good indication of the happy relationships.

In 1958, I started my National Service, being drafted into an Infantry Regiment. Later that year, I was in Malaya undergoing further training, specialising in Jungle Warfare. In 1959, the Regiment was stationed in Singapore for ‘Internal Security Duties’.

I’m on the back row, centre on a friend’s shoulders, my friend in a dark jersey, to my left.

Wilf James.'

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Chesterfield Walking Football Club

Defibrillator Gift

A local engineering company, United Cast Bar Ltd, in partnership with CorMed-DX, has donated two defibrillators to Chesterfield’s Senior Spireites Walking Football Club following a traumatic event at a recent match where one of the players suffered a cardiac arrest.

Fortunately, one of the other players knew how to do CPR whilst another player got access to the Club’s only defibrillator unit. The player, Mel, suffering from the cardiac arrest had stopped breathing, it was only the timely actions of the other players that saved his life.

The experience made Malc Perks, Chair of the Senior Spireites, realise that the club needed better access to defibrillators (AEDs) for other locations where they play and for social trips that members attend. Malc said “seeing first hand how vital this piece of equipment was in saving Mel’s life made me realise that we needed other units for use at all our events and matches. I reached out to United Cast Bar as I live very close to their factory in Chesterfield and I got a response from their MD, James Brand within 24 hours, which was fantastic.”

By coincidence, James had a contact with a company who make the world’s first portable Defibrillators – CellAED, and was able to source two devices within a week.

Malc Perks said, “James, United Cast Bar and the supplier CorMed-DX have been very quick to respond to my request which means that our members will be better protected at future events. Our experience shows that we were lucky to have someone, Rob Church, who knew how to do CPR. To make sure that others can do the same thing in future we are having several of our members enrol on CPR courses. I would urge all sporting clubs to make sure that they have access to a defibrillator, know how to use it, and have people in the club who are CPR trained.

Thank You

After we featured the Ben Vernon Charity Ride we received a quick thanks from Nigel, Ben's dad.

"Just to let you know, the charity ride made £1,251.58 this year, which we think is magnificent, considering the financial crisis we are enduring at the moment.

"We would just like to thank you for publicising the ride in S40 and S41 Local, and a big thank you to everyone who donated.

We will be holding the ride in September next year, as we realise July is a very busy month with other events, so hopefully we will attract more riders in September.

Thanks once again.

Nigel."

Allotment Improvements

West Ward Leisure Gardens, an allotment site on Rhodesia Road, would like to pass on their thanks to local councillors who have helped with funding.

Pamela Turner, secretary of the association, says, "we are very fortunate recently, having been awarded some community funding from that has enabled us to have a new gate fitted and some new 'cattle water troughs' to enable our water supply to be more environmentally friendly.

"We would like to pass on our thanks for the assistance that encourages people to 'grow their own' on local allotment sites.

The Chesterfield-based Senior Spireites Walking Football Club are the oldest walking football team in the world and play 4 times a week in Dronfield and Hasland.

For details on Chesterfield Walking Football Club please see: chesterfieldwalkingfootball.co.uk

If you would like to know more about the site get in touch with Pamela on 01246 559321.

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EXHIBITIONS

Level Centre: Water Portals

8 Sep to 5 Jan 2014

An interactive digital journey exploring the microscopic world of water. Discover the beautiful microbes that live in our rivers, lakes and seas, and understand the crucial roles they play in creating a healthy world. Level Centre, Old Station Cl, Rowsley DE4 2EL See levelcentre.com

Level Centre: GLISTEN Fest

19 to 23 September

A sparkly, sensory festival filled with light and sound. Our first GLISTEN Fest has been designed to ignite the senses, inspire creativity and create memories that can be shared with family, friends and carers. Level Centre, Old Station Cl, Rowsley DE4 2EL See levelcentre.com

West Studios: David Robinson Woodwork

23 October to 3 November

An exhibition from woodcarver David including a range of ornamental and practical pieces all made by hand, carvings and furniture. 10am to 4pm at West Studios, Sheffield Road S40 7LL. See weststudios.co.uk/whatson

SEPTEMBER

Mon 18: CADLHS

Spireites from Saltergate to Sheffield Road A Chesterfield FC Chronicle, talk by Phil Tooley. Chesterfield and Local History Society. All meetings at St Thomas' Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3 Refreshments.

Thu 21: Grieve Well

Bereavement support group week of 1 of 6 week course at St Thomas' Centre, Chatsworth Road. stthomascentre.com

Sun 24: Songs of Praise 6pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way S40 4NF. For details contact 01246 274481.

Sun 24: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

Sun 24: Harvest Sunday

Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. Service for all ages. Guest Preacher: Rev Gail Hunt. Harvest Gifts: We will again be supporting the work of the Foodbank and Pathways. If you are coming to our Sunday service we invite you to bring a harvest gift with you. More details - see www.dnemethodists.org.uk

Wed 27: Josie Long

The Leadmill, Sheffield. See leadmill.co.uk

Fri 29: Macmillan Coffee Morning 10am @The Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club, Hawksley Avenue, Chesterfield.

Fri 29: Home Energy Advice

10am to12.30pm, Eco Hub. Transtion Chesterfield. See article.

Sat 30: The Hoosiers

The Leadmill, Sheffield. See leadmill.co.uk

Sat 30: Jessica Kate @The Fox & Goose Chilled acoustics in the Orangery. thefoxandgooseinn.com

Sat 30 Sep: Ruby Wax - I'm Not as Well ... Winding Wheel Theatre @7:30pm. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

OCTOBER

Sun 1: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

Sun 1: Apple Day

1 to 5pm at Monkey Park (indoors and in the park). Transition Chesterfield's day of apple related fun, apple pressing, apple recipe skill-shares etc.

Mon 2: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture

Speaker Ron Marshall; A Scottish Tour. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Rd, S40 3AW. Members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Tue 3: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day 10am at St Thomas Centre.

Tue 3: Talk on Greener Homes

7:30pm at Chesterfield Library. Transition Chesterfield. See article.

Wed 4 to Sat 7: Calendar Girls - The Musical

Bolsover Drama Group present the musical based upon the true story of a small Yorkshire Women's Institute's artistic charity fundraiser. The Assembly Rooms, Bolsover. Tickets £9 (Conc £8) from bolsoverdramagroup.org

Wed 4: Holymoorside Film - Rocketman The life, career & music of Elton John. 2:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall E: info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: 01246 567118.

Apple Day

Sunday 1 October Monkey Park, Chester Street

Words & Images: Transition Chesterfield

Many fruit trees produce masses of fruit at Autumn but it often happens that much of it shrivels on the trees or lies rotting on the ground. Transition Chesterfield’s Abundance project aims to tackle that by using volunteers to pick any unwanted fruit and then organising apple pressing events to juice the fruit.

This year, for the first time, they will be holding an Apple Day at Monkey Park on Sunday 1 October from 1 to 5pm.

There will be an array of apple pressing equipment in Monkey Park itself and visitors will be able to watch and help with the scratting and juicing of the surplus apples and take away cartons of juice for later use. They can also bring along their own surplus and get it juiced. Any apples brought in should ideally be washed beforehand and even, if possible, cut into quarters to save time. Also start saving bottles and cartons to collect the juice and take it away now. Also planned will be a small stall to swap or sell unwanted jam, pickle and juicing equipment.

Events over half term will include an exciting new Smoothie Bike – come along and find out how it works.

Inside the Monkey Park hub there will be cookery demonstrations for people to join in with. Activities include apple sauce making as a vegan alternative, chutney making, and Polish Apple Cake.

There will be opportunities for some people to have a go whilst others will be able to observe. Spaces will be limited for this, so get in touch if you’re definitely interested.

hello@transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Further dates for apple pressing with additional activities:

Inspire Community Garden

Sunday 8 October (11am to 1pm)

Eastwood Park, Hasland

Tuesday 31 October (11am o 3pm)

King George V Playing Fields, Staveley

Wednesday 1 November (11am to 3pm

transitionchesterfield.org.uk

bit.ly/CFTransitionApplesRecipes

OCTOBER

Fri 6: Mellors & Kirk Valuation Day

10am at Dronfield Hall Barn. See Advert.

Fri 6: Hard-Fi

The Leadmill, Sheffield. See leadmill.co.uk

Sat 7 to Sun 8: Homes Open Event

Various times and locations. Transition Chesterfield. See article.

Sat 7: Munya Chawawa

The Leadmill, Sheffield. See leadmill.co.uk

Sat 7: Singing Workshop

Holymoorside Village Hall 2pm - 5.30pm. All welcome to sing in harmony for fun.

Leader: Adam Parrish. Just £5!! For details and booking T: 01246 567118 or 07522 346528.

Sun 8: Apple Pressing

Transtion Chesterfield. Inspire Community Garden, 11am to 1pm.

Sun 8: Chesterfield Record Fair

Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Mon 9 Oct: NEDIAS Local Heritage Meeting

“Riddings oil refinery, Alfreton, 1848. 175 years ago this year - Britain’s and the world’s first refinery, believe it or not!” 7:30pm at St Thomas Centre. More info from Cliff at 07582 848 973.

Tue 10: Wheatbridge Surgery Patient

Participation Group

12 midday at Wheatbridge Surgery - All patients welcome.

Wed 11: Chesterfield RSPB Walk

Eastern Moors 10am. T: 01246 201663.

Thu 12: Charity Ladies' Fashion Evening Designer Sale - 6 to 8pm @The Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Hawksley Avenue, Chesterfield. Tickets on the door.

Sat 14: Coffee Morning & Autumn Fayre

10am to 1pm at the United Reformed Church Hall, Holymoorside. Stalls include cakes, gifts, new toys, bric a brac, tombola and books. Refreshments available. Free admission.

Sat 14: Autumn Fayre

2 to 4pm @St Peter and St Paul, Old Brampton (Timings TBC).

Sat 14: Autumn Concert

Chesterfield Cooperative Choral Society concert of classic and new choral music as part of the Chesterfield Library Concerts. 11:45am at Chesterfield Library.

Mon 16: CADLHS Mining in Derbyshire

Talk by Byron Machin. Chesterfield and Local History Society. All meetings at St Thomas' Centre at 7:30pm. Members free, visitors £3, refreshments.

Mon 16: Rich Hall - Shot from Cannons Winding Wheel Theatre @8pm. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Tue 17: Newton Faulkner

The Leadmill, Sheffield. See leadmill.co.uk

Sat 21: Chesterfield RSPB Field Trip

LWT Far Ings at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sat 21 & Sun 22: Chesterfield Schools Art Exhibition

St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Newbold Rd. (Sat 11am to 4pm & Sun 1 to 4pm).

Wed 25: Holymoorside Film - Empire of Light

Romantic drama about love, life & film. 2:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. E: info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: 01246 567118

Sat 28: Amy Evans @The Fox & Goose Modern Jukebox in the Orangery. thefoxandgooseinn.com

Sun 29: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

Tue 31: Apple Pressing

Transtion Chesterfield. Eastwood Park, Hasland. 11am to 3pm.

NOVEMBER

Wed 1: Apple Pressing

Transtion Chesterfield. King George V Playing Fields, Staveley. 11am to 3pm.

Sat 3: Little Rabbit @The Fox & Goose Sultry sounds in the pub old Snug. thefoxandgooseinn.com

Sun 5: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

Mon 6: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture

Jack Baddams: Working on Springwatch Pt 3. Members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Rd. T: 01246 201663. Wed 8: Chesterfield RSPB Walk Chatsworth. For info T: 01246 201663

Thu 9: Rotary Quiz Night

Loundsley Green Community Centre @ 7pm. Tickets £10. Includes Pea and Pie Supper. Contact Ingrid for tickets on 0739 4432370.

Sun 12: Chesterfield Record Fair Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Mon 13 Nov: NEDIAS Local Heritage Meeting

“The Iron Industry in the Rother Valley in the Canal Age, 1780- 1840” by Philip Riden. 7:30pm at St Thomas Centre. More info from Cliff at 07582 848 973.

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What's On

Wed 15: Holymoorside Film - Living

A humourless bureaucrat sees the light. 2:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall E: info@holymoorsidearts.co.uk or T: 01246 567118

NOVEMBER

Fri 17 & Sat 18: Peddler Market Street food, drinks, crafts, stalls & Music. New Square, Chesterfield. See socials Peddlermkt.

Sat 18: Chesterfield RSPB Field Trip YWT Potteric Carr at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sat 18: Community Advent Market St Johns, Walton Back Lane, 11 to 2pm. Homemade produce, gifts, stalls, raffle, refreshments etc. All takings to charity. Office@Stjohnswalton.co.uk

Mon 20: CADLHS Spital Cemetery

From Gray's Elegy to Churchills Hysteria. Chesterfield and Local History Society. All meetings at St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3 Refreshments.

Sat 21: Jimeoin - The Craic Winding Wheel Theatre @7:30pm. See chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sat 25: The Shambles @The Fox & Goose Kick off the festive season in the Orangery. thefoxandgooseinn.com

Sun 26: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

DECEMBER

Sat 2: Rotary Christmas Fayre Loundsley Green Community Centre 1:30 to 4pm. A selection of Artisan stalls, Father Christmas, Tombola, Grand Draw Raffle, Refreshments. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact Ingrid on 07394 432370.

Sun 3: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

Mon 4: Chesterfield RSPB Lecture Christopher Hall: The Weddell Sea – in search of the Emperor Penguin. 7:15pm @St Thomas’ Centre, Chatsworth Road, S40 3AW. Members £4; non-members £5. Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Singing is good for you!

Everyone agrees that singing is good for us so why not come along to Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir this autumn?

Based in the historical Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, the choir performs four public concerts each year in various venues, including the famous Crooked Spire where they are concert choir in residence. There is also our annual Choral Day to which everyone is invited, and 2024 will see the choirs 25th anniversary; this year they will be singing the wonderfully evocative Requiem by Mozart with soloists and orchestra.

Wed 6: Chesterfield RSPB Walk Carsington at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Fri 8: Christmas Concert

Chesterfield Cooperative Choral Christmas Concert for Spital Arts. 7:30pm at St Leonards Church, Spital S41 0HA

Sun 10: Chesterfield Record Fair Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Mon 11 Dec: NEDIAS Local Heritage Meeting

Christmas Meeting. 7:30pm at St Thomas Centre. More info T: 07582 848 973.

Sat 16: Chesterfield RSPB Field Trip RSPB Old Moor at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sun 17: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

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Rehearsals begin on Thursday 31 August in the Central Methodist Church, Chesterfield, 7:15 to 9:30pm, in preparation for the performance on 11 November 2023 at 3pm in St Thomas’s Church, Brampton of, among others, John Rutter’s Requiem.

So why get along on the 31 August and see if it’s for you. You can be assured of a very warm welcome!

For further details of the choir visit our website: www.chestphilchoir.org.uk

ARE YOU READY FOR THE PLUNGE?

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same. Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction, who’s #1 single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the British charts, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signaled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own.

Courtesy of Maria at MP Promotions we have a pair of tickets to give away!

Tickets are available to purchase from the site below, but to be in with a chance of picking a pair of free tickets:

• Email READER to paul@s40local.co.uk

• Text READER to 07764 801080

• Complete the form below, and send to: Eddie Reader Giveaway, S40 Local, West Studios S2, Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7LL. Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 6 October 2023.

As always, a huge thanks to Maria at MP Promotions for supplying the tickets to giveaway. You will need to make your own way to the venue and tickets are also available to purchase from the site below.

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Regular Events

MONDAY

PILATES GROUP: 9:15 to 10:15am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also Tue 6 to 7pm & 7:15pm to 8:15pm & Wed 9:30 to 10:30am. Call Judy to book: 07779 266057.

MEN’S SNOOKER: Friendly group of men, over 60 & are looking for others to join us. 9:30 to 11:30am at Newbold Working Men’s Club, Thirlmere Road, Newbold. T: 01246 232169.

SILVER SOCIAL: Chat, a drink, a snack and join in the quiz. Over 50s welcome. No cost - but donations appreciated. An accessible event. 10am to midday at Monkey Park, Chester Street, Brampton. See www.monkeypark.org.uk

ANCIENT HISTORY CLASS: The Age of Spartacus. examining the turmoil & civil wars of the late Roman Republic. From 11 Sept. 10:15am to 12:15pm. Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. T: Gary 07980 910896.

READING GROUP: 10:30am for an hour in The Hub, Low Pavement, Chesterfield. We read short stories and poetry, all materials provided free. james@dva.org.uk or 07743 514934.

ZUMBA GOLD/TONING: 11am to midday @The Parish Centre Stonegravels, also Fri. Pre-book only call Teresa 07740 202042.

DANCE ABILITY AND RACKET SPORTS: Fun, relaxed sessions for adults 18+ with additional needs. 3 to 4pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.

DANCING WITH DEMENTIA: A fun, relaxed dance session for people living with dementia and their carers 1 to 2:45pm @Queens Park Sports Centre £4 carers free 01246 345555.

CHESTERFIELD GAMES SOCIETY: 7 to 10pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Also every 2nd & 4th Wed 7 to 10pm. T: 01246 209433 for info.

CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Face to Face class at Swanwick Memorial Hall, Old Whittington S41 9JZ. 7:15 to 8:45pm. £7.50 - £8.50. Details Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk

MINERVA WOMEN’S CHORUS: Enquiries warmly welcomed from singers with some experience. 7.30pm at St. John’s Church, Walton to rehearse unaccompanied songs for fun and performance. We’d love to meet you!

www.minervachorus.co.uk T:01246 567118

BADMINTON: A friendly group meeting at The Outward Academy, Highfield Lane. 7:30 to 9:30pm. Welcoming new players of mixed ability, but not beginners. Call Terry 0772 546129 or e: chrisf546@gmail.com

STAVELEY & DISTRICT CHURCHES UNITED

CHOIR: A mixed voice choir of 30 members. Rehearsals 7:30 to 9pm at Brimington Common Methodist Chapel, Manor Road, Brimington Common S43 1NU. Julie Hunt: 01246 238143.

HOLYMOORSIDE BAND: Rehearsals in Holymoorside URC church on Mon & Frid 8 to 9:30pm. Vacancies throughout the band. Instruments available. T: Andy on 07875 283131 or email: andybooker31@icloud.com

TUESDAY

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: Storrs Road Church Centre. 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Come along for a chat and a cuppa. No charge but donation welcome.

ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tuesday and Thursday, 10am and 11am both days. Chester Street Club. For details call Jen 07985 549427.

THE CUTTHORPE ART GROUP: Weekly meetings

10am to 12 noon @Cutthorpe Village Hall. Come and enjoy a relaxing morning. T: 07305 461604.

HOLY COMMUNION SAID: 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

ST HELEN'S TAI CHI CLASS: 10:30 to 11:45am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. £2 per week. Call Veronica to book: 01246 237526.

HOLMEHALL LET'S WALK TOGETHER: Friendly group, walks lasting 30 to 60 mins at a gentle pace followed by a chat and a drink. Fortnightly. 10.30am @Holmehall Community Hub at 41 Mercaston Close S40 4UE. T: 01246 498080 or holmehallunite@gmail.com

OLD BRAMPTON AND DISTRICT WI: 2nd Tuesday each month 2 to 4pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way, S40 4NF. A very friendly group of ladies who would make you very welcome. Come for a visit!

KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Rosehill Church Hall Chesterfield Studios, Soresby St. Ideal for leading a more active lifestyle in a friendly group whilst exercising to music. T: Debbie 07413 068092.

RENEW WELLBEING 42: St John's Church, Walton every Tue 2-4pm. This is a space to get together over a cuppa where it is ok not to feel ok. All are welcome to join our small and friendly group. Call Cathy on 07815796612 for details.

AFTERNOON WHIST: 2 to 4:30pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. T: Julie on 07732 395278 or Susan on 01142 2621548. £3 per person. All welcome.

THOM’S BLOKES: A monthly meeting for men on the 3rd Tue of the month. St Thomas’ Church Centre, Chatsworth Rd. Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome. Call Robin Dawson 01246 550445 or Tony Witham 01246 206820.

TEA AND TOAST TUESDAYS: Holy Trinity Church Newbold, Road. 9 to midday. Everyone welcome. No charge. Join us for refreshment and friendship. Call Rev. Jilly Hancock 01246 465656.

TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 11am St John's Church, Walton. For more info see www. stjohnswalton.co.uk

PILATES: Holymoorside Class. 3pm at Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Road S42 7DX. T: 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23

CHESTERFIELD PSYCHIC STUDY GROUP: 2nd Tuesday, Meet 6:30pm, talks at 7:15pm at Chesterfield Community Centre, South Place S40 1QU. .Light refreshments. All welcome. For info see www.cpsg.uk or call: 01246 277364.

CHESTERFIELD GARLAND DANCERS: Methodist Church Hall, Jawbones Hill, Derby Road, S40 2TN from 7:30 to 9:30pm. E: enquiry@ chesterfieldgarland.org.uk

WEST STUDIOS LIFE DRAWING: Classes with John King. First Tuesday of the month. See weststudios.co.uk FB & IG: WestS41

CHESTERFIELD PHILATELIC SOCIETY: 2 to 4pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels 2nd Tue of the month. £15 per year membership Call John: 07845 770442 for more info.

WEDNESDAY

LOUNDSLEY GREEN CHURCH COMMUNITY: Every Wed from 10am to 12:30pm. A warm, free space for all with tea/coffee & biscuits etc.

EASTWOOD LADIES PROBUS CLUB: 10am @1866 Lounge at the Technique Stadium. 2nd Wed. Speakers covering various topics, social events and a warm welcome. For info T: 01246 272193 or email yvonne3849.@sky.com

WALKING GROUP: 10:15am from Chesterfield to catch a bus to start the walk. Call Veronica to book 01246 237526 or E: vonhage2@gmail.com

BRITISH HISTORY CLASS: The Norman King. Examining the reign of William the Conquerer & his successors. From 13 Sept. 10:30am to 12:30am. Meeting Room Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall. T: Margaret 01246 276800

HUNLOKE GARDENS WALK WITH US GROUP: Refreshments & purchase fresh produce.

10:30am The cabins Hunloke Community Gardens, Church St South S40 2TF. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

MONKEY PARK STAY & PLAY: 10:30am to 11:30am Stay and play for under 5s and their grown-ups. Just a £1 donation. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

ROCK CHOIR: St. John’s Walton, 11am and Whittington Moor Methodist Church, Mondays 7:30pm. www.rockchoir.co.uk

STAY & PLAY: For children and parents - babies up to 5 years old. Term time only. 1:30 to 3pm at Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

WALTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: WOMEN'S Come and join us. 4th Wed at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 2pm. Jan to November. T: 01246 272039.

KNITTING CLUB: 2 to 4pm. Costa Coffee @ Ravenside Retail Park opposite M&S. No charge, just buy a drink. T: 0771 9763866

HOLYMOORSIDE CRAFT GROUP: An informal and friendly group The Village Hall, Committee room 2 to 4pm. All welcome. Cynthia: 01246 569250.

BRAMPTON LADIES CLUB: Brampton Ladies Club meet at Storrs Road Methodist Church, Storrs Road. New members welcome. Talks, demonstrations, social activities, quizzes & special events. 2 to 4pm term time. T: 01246 566435.

HOLYMOORSIDE TRAINING BAND: Calling all brass and percussion players, new & old. Rehearsals 6:30pm at United Reformed Church, Holymoorside. Instruments provided if required. Call 07874 014179 or e: enquiries@ holymoorsideband.co.uk

Regular Events

LAURA CLOWES SCHOOL OF DANCING: The Parish Centre Stonegravels 5 to 9pm & Sat 9am to 1:30pm. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

THE BRAMPTON SESSIONS: Revelling in rich musical traditions. Live, acoustic music sessions featuring local musicians. First Weds, 7:30pm St Thomas Centre S40 3AW. £2 FB: Search ' Brampton Sessions' or M: 07739 084478

HOBBY TALK FORTNIGHTLY MEN’S GROUP:

7:30 to 9:30pm Chesterfield FC Stadium. A different hobby each time help improve mental health & wellbeing. E: hthobbytalk@gmail.com

BLOW THE COBWEBS AWAY: Recorder group - all abilities welcome. 7:30pm St Leonard's Mission, Spital. T: 01246 563224.

FREEVOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Friends Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road. 7:30 to 9:15pm. £4. Term time. Contact free. voices@yahoo.co.uk or T: 01246 237937.

HONEY BELLES LADIES CHOIR: St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane 8pm. Available for events. Contact honeybelleschoir@gmail.com

THURSDAY

THE PILATES STUDIO CHESTERFIELD: Classes 9 to 9:50am, 10 to 10:50am & 11 to 11:50am at West Studios, Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 7LL. T: 0789 1090746 E: rachel@ thepilatesstudiochesterfield.co.uk

ART GROUP: 9:30 to 11:30am @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. No instructor. £3 per week, tea coffee & biscuits. T: 01246 209433.

WE ARE ONE: Friendly community choir looking for new Members. No experience necessary. Thu mornings at Derby Road Methodist Church. T: Andrea for details: 07947 040548 or andreasmall@naturalvoice.net

ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tuesday and Thursday, 10am and 11am both days. Chester Street Club. For details call Jen 07985 549427.

CHESTERFIELD MORNING TOWNSWOMEN’S

GUILD: 10am to midday @ Market Hall Meeting Rooms. Speakers, lunch club, quizzes, excursions. New members welcome. T: 01246 207496

COSY CUBS: BABY & TODDLER GROUP: Messy play, rhymes, story time, friends, toys & refreshments. 10 to 11am @Umbrellas Cosy Hub, Burns Close, S40 2SW. (Term time only).

CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: 10 to 11.30am. Join our team of friendly volunteers who collect, sort, count and report the single use waste from parks and on our walk/cycle routes. Equipment provided. 2nd Thursday. E: membership@transitionchesterfield.org.uk. See www.transitionchesterfield.org.uk/littersorters

PILATES: Walton Class. 10:30am at The Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Contact Tamara on 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@gmail. com FB: @tayloredpilates23

HOLY TRINITY BADMINTON GROUP: 1 to 3pm @ The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Email Bernard for info & to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.uk

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER

GROUP: 10 to 11:30am, Babies, pre-school Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grand-parents or carers. Varied activities: snacks, toys, craft tables, singing. 01246 690005 or dnemethodists.org.uk Term time only.

HOLMEBROOK VALLEY PARK WALK WITH US

GROUP: 10:30am for a 45 to 60 min walk including open water, woodlands & meadows. Cafe (top car park) Holmebrook Valley Park, Watermeadow Lane, S41 8XP. T: 01246 345669 or E: tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk

CHESTERFIELD SENIOR SPIREITIES WALKING

FOOTBALL: Over 50's, 10am to 11am at Hasland Park. T: 07767324583

MONKEY PARK BOOK CLUB: First Thursday of the month, book club, 1pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

MONKEY PARK CRAFT CLUB: Every Thursday, craft club crochet and knitters welcome, 2pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other): Friendship group meeting every third Thu 2 to 4pm at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane. £2. Activities, speakers, games, fun, tea and cake. All welcome. DOWN MEMORY LANE: A social singing activity for people living with dementia and their carers. 2 to 4pm on 2nd Thur of the month at St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane in the main hall. YOGA CLASS: 6 to 7:45pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. Contact Helen to book E: helenapol@hotmail.com

CHESTERFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHOIR

REHEARSAL: 7:15 to 9:30pm at Central Methodist Church in Chesterfield. E: publicity@ chestphilchoir.org.uk

CHESTERFIELD EMBROIDERERS: 1st Thu (except August) at 7pm in the Saints Parish Centre. Open to all people with a love of everything textile related. E: chesterfieldembroiderers@gmail.com

HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY: Friendly choir meets in Holymoorside URC 7:30 to 9:30pm. MD Andrew Marples. New singers always welcome. No audition. To arrange a visit call Sue 07989 305577 Info: www. holymoorsidechoral.co.uk

ROSE CHOIR: Singing every genre of music and we welcome all abilities. Chesterfield Studios from 7:30 to 9:30pm. E: info@chesterfieldstudios. co.uk for more info.

OPEN FOLK NIGHT: Hosted by Brampton Community Band. Third Thurs. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 07971400219.

ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB CHESTERFIELD: Outdoor evening programme, sessions at Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal or Walton Dam. Monthly Saturday evening pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com or ichthuscanoeclub.co.uk

PILATES: Improvers level. Walton St John's Church @7:45pm. Call Clare: 07990 771155.

CHESTERFIELD JAZZ CLUB: Third Thursday of the month. Olde House, Loundsley Green Rd S40 4RN. Tickets: Visitor Info Centre, Rykneld Way; Parsons & Dunn, Chatsworth Rd; online bit.ly/ cfieldjazz Call 07764 587258 for info.

FRIDAY

HOLYMOORSIDE BOWLING CLUB: Want to try out bowling? Come along Friday - 10 to 12pm. Refreshments & all bowling equipment provided. A friendly club, all welcome, of any age, who simply wants to have a go. T: 07794 078552.

ZUMBA GOLD: Perfect for active older adults. Stay active, meet new people, have a coffee and some fun! 10:30am @ St Thomas' Centre. £5, please book first class. Call Adele on 07956 165287.

SLOW SOCIAL: SLOW SOCIAL: 10:30 to 11:30am. 3rd Friday. Check website for venues. Free Networking event for freelancers & independent businesses. To register www.slowsocial.co

CHESTERFIELD YOGA STUDIO: Zoom class only or 7-day recordings are also available. 9:30 to 11am. £7.50 - £8.50. For details see Chesterfieldyogastudio.co.uk

LUNCH-TIME SERVICES: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. 12:15 to 12:45pm. All welcome.

KEEP FIT CLASS FOR MATURE MOVERS: 2 to 3pm @ Holymoorside Village Hall. Combination of Sit & Stay Fit exercises, standing exercises, dance moves. Improve balance & strength. Friendly group. T: 07413 068092.

FITSTEPS: 6 to 8pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: Laura to book 07714 223722.

KFC (KIDS FRIDAY CLUB): For primary ages. Term time 6 to 7pm Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org

FRIDAY CLUB FOR TEENS: For teenagers in school years 7 to 9. 7:15 to 8:15pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road. For details T: 01246 231002. waltonchurch.org

REFUGEES FROM REALITY GROUP: 7:30 to 10:30pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels. See refugeesfromreality.co.uk for more info.

CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB: 2nd & 4th Friday Whittington Moor Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Road, S41 8NA. Worknights, demonstrations & critiques. All welcome £3/£5 (not Aug & Dec) T: 07850 064478.

SATURDAY

TRANSITION CHESTERFIELD REPAIR CAFÉ: 3rd Sat. 10am to 12:30pm @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, S40 4ST. Drop-in sessions – all types of repairs, woodwork, sewing etc. Cafe. E: repairs@transitionchesterfield.org.uk

DR BIKE: 1st Saturday. Checks, adjustments and repairs to your bike for free. 9:30am to 1pm at the storage containers in the car park at Queen’s park. See FB: ChesterfieldDrBike or inclusivepedals.org.uk

MONKE MONKEY PARK SEWING CLUB: First & third Saturday of the month, sewing club, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk

MONKEY PARK CHILDREN’S ART CLUB: First and third Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 11am. Monkey Park, Chester Street.

MONKEY PARK LEGO CLUB: First Saturday of the month, children’s art club, 1 to 3pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street.

SATURDAY NIGHT WHIST: Walton Village Hall, Walton Back Lane, S42 7LT. Semi partner whist from 7 to 9:30 pm. £3 per session. Refreshments. All welcome. T: 01246 278778.

SUNDAY

CARSINGTON WATER BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: Free walks held on the first Sunday of the month. Booking advisable. Call 0330 678 0701.

ST JOHNS WALTON: SUNDAY SERVICES

9am & 10:45am. Info see stjohnswalton.co.uk

CHESTERFIELD INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED

MOTORISTS (IAMRoadSmart) 9:30am, Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub S43 2PF - Guidance sessions for IAM Associates, info & taster sessions. First Sun & following Sat. T: (Sec) 01246 488750.

PETER & ST PAUL OLD BRAMPTON CHURCH: Now holding Sunday services in Church again at 9:30am - everyone welcome. Details see www.oldbramptonchurch.org.uk

HOLY COMMUNION / MORNING WORSHIP: 9:45am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way.

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info on Zoom and online services can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk/ worship-reflect-learn/worship-online

HOLYMOORSIDE TENNIS CLUB: Social tennis sessions. Sunday 10am to midday, Tue 10am to midday & Thu 2 to 4pm. Pay & play £3 pp. or Membership £80 PA. Coaching available. Just turn up or email holymoorsidetennisclub@ googlegroups.com

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Central Methodist Church, Saltergate at 10:30am. All welcome. For details: www.dnemethodists.org.uk

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45am for regular morning worship. The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Rd. Brampton.

FRIENDS OF SPITAL CEMETERY TOURS: 2nd Sun at 1pm from Spital Cemetery lodge at entrance at bottom of Hady Hill. Pre-book. Tours arranged at alternative times. Suggested donation £5. E: spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com

THE WAY: 1st Sunday. 3 to 4:30pm at Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Rd. A church based group for adults with additional needs & carers. Tea/coffee, biscuits, activities and a warm welcome. T: 1246 231002 or waltonchurch.org

MESSY CHURCH FOR ALL THE FAMILY: 4 to 6pm. Last Sunday of the month. The Parish Centre Stonegravels. To book call Jilly: 07746 668257.

HOLYMOORSIDE RAINBOW WHIST: 2nd & 4th Sunday Holymoorside Village Hall @7pm. Other times & venues. Call Sue: 01246 278778.

GENERIC EVENTS

AURORA A CAPPELLA: (Home of Harmony) is a female A Cappella choir. Come and join us! Experience & ability to read music is not necessary. T: 07810 892978, e: aurora. chesterfield@gmail.com or aurora-chorus.org.uk

3RD BRAMPTON SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS & SQUIRRELS: Mon Beavers (6 to 8 years), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 5:30 to 6:30pm. Fri Squirrels (4 to 6), 5:15 to 6pm, Beavers (6 to 8), 5:30 to 6:30pm, Cubs (8 to 10.5), 6 to 7pm and Scouts (10.5 to 14), 7:30 to 9pm. For both boys & Girls. St Thomas’ Centre. T: 01246 567409.

RAINBOWS & BROWNIES: Brownie's meetings on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thu (weekly). Guides and Rangers meet on Mon, Tue & Wed (weekly). See girlguiding.org.uk for details and to join up.

HAVE YOUR SAY CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY

GROUP: For residents of Abercrombie/Chesterfield Conservation Area & Stonegravels. To be kept up to date E: HYSchesterfieldcommunity@ protonmail.com ot call T: 07471 420352.

PARISH CENTRE STONEGRAVELS: Chesterfield venue with varied events taking place throughout week. T: 01246 209433 or see parishcentrestonegravels.co.uk

'Regular Events' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to Paul: paul@s40local.co.uk

GARDEN TIPS

Words: Transition Chesterfield Images: Robert Nixon Betts

If you have heavy clay soil, make a start on digging it over, leaving the lumps to be broken down by frost over winter. If you have any compost, which will improve the soil structure, incorporate it as you go. When leaves have fallen then this is the time to give your soft fruit, blackcurrants, blackberries and all the hybrids some shaping while they are dormant. Remember that next year's fruit will appear on the previous year’s growth, e.g. raspberries and blackcurrants.

When your crops of tomatoes etc. have finished, thoroughly clean greenhouses and cold frames while the days are still warm enough for them to dry out.

Birds (especially pigeons) are fond of leafy green vegetables, so deter them with netting or lengths of black thread tightly stretched across and around the plants. Keep harvesting runner and French beans, many vegetables (including courgettes) will keep trying to produce more as long as they’re not allowed to set seed - it’s the same principle as dead-heading ornamental plants. There comes a time when they really have finished, so cut them off at ground level, leaving the roots, which will have collected valuable nitrogen, in the ground.

Plant over-wintering onion sets and garlic and continue to sow winter lettucesstart in modules under cover (there are several varieties with varying degrees of hardiness: lamb’s lettuce, Winter Density, Valdor and All the Year Round are just a few).

Now is a good time to think about ordering new fruit trees and moving existing ones (and shrubs) while the ground is still warm. Keep on top of tidying jobs but leave as many ornamental seed-heads as possible; they can look good, especially frosted, and provide food for birds. Attracting these to the garden can also help with pest control, as they will eat the eggs and larvae of some nuisance bugs.

Houseplants will need watering less often, and don't need to be fed any more this year.

Cover ponds with nets before heavy leaffall clogs them up – remember to remove the collected leaves before they weigh the net down or start to rot.

Ladies Shoes: £15

Brand new ladies white leather shoes size 7. Cost £40 now £15.

T: 01246 540543 (Brampton)

Spin Bike: £150

Brand new onetwofit spin exercise bike and lcd monitor. Collection Newbold.

T: 0797 1692012

Wine Glasses: £Offers

Set of 3 wine glasses to commemorate the Queen's visit to the Remploy factory in 1985.

Text: 0788 084 4761

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts: £10

Men's polo shirts, 2 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve. £10 each. Medium size, worn once.

T: 01246 279457 (Linacre)

Exercise Bike: £35

Basic design with instructions. Hardly used.

T: 0757 080 7049 (Brampton)

Garden Chairs: £20

Folding garden chairs, used twice, now surplus to requirements.

T: 0791 735 5305 (Walton)

Table Lamps: £75

Pair of West Elm Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamps. Sea green. Linen shades. Overall 21.5” height x 14” depth. T: 07790 492439 (Brampton)

Trax Mountain Bike: £85

Shimano gears, front & rear suspension, silver & black frame. Bought from Halfords, unwanted gift. As new.

T: 0793 091 1481 (Newbold)

Wall Mounted Bike Store: £15

Hold two bikes. As New.

T: 0793 091 1481 (Newbold)

Double Mattress (4’6”): £45

Nearly new.

T: 01246 550809 (Walton)

Mirrors (x3): £12 each (£30 all 3)

Three mirrors, contemporary design with modern metallic wooden frames. Size 24x64 inches, 61x162.6 cms. Can be hung either portrait or landscape. £12 each or £30 for all 3. VGC.

T: 0781 750 5336 (Ashgate)

Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink: £55

One & a half bowl complete with tap and stopper. Sink 38’L x 20’’W.

T: 01246 550809 (Walton)

Coffee Table: £58

Octagon wooden coffee table with shelf underneath.

T: 01246 550809 (Walton)

Dining Table: £80

Edwardian with cabriolet legs, 40"x48" with extending leaf 17" wide. VGC. Includes turning handle.

T: 0791486101(Brampton)

Jaeger Trenchcoat: £50

Full length double breasted trenchcoat. Beige colour, satin lining & two pockets. As new, only worn four times, cost £199. Size 18 petite but fits size 16. T: 01246 568911

Ladies Leather Jacket: £25 Brown/tan colours. Swing style with zip fastening and two side pockets. Fully lined. Excl cond. Size 14.

T: 01246 568911

Craft Items: £5 (2 boxes)

Includes card pieces and A5 sheets, assortment of craft patterned papers, brads, stickers, complete and partial decoupage packs. £5 each. T: 0797 345 1198 (Walton)

Scrapbook Stash: £10

Large selection of 12x12 scrapbook papers and 8x8 card, plain and patterned. Embellishments, toppers, themed papers, ribbons, and washi tape. T: 0797 345 1198 (Walton)

Zutter Bind-It-All: £45

Large box book & box making tools and Chipboard Basics, card inserts wire bindings and closures. Also ideas book. Perfect for crafting enthusiast or craft club themed projects. Will demonstrate £45 (£240 worth).

T: 0797 345 1198 (Walton)

Ranger Melt Pot: £25

All tools and tubs of ultra thick clear embossing crystals. Hardly used. (rrp £75+).

T: 0797 345 1198 (Walton)

Edwardian Sideboard: £30

Buyer collects. T: 0745 663 6155

Old Mirror: £30

Buyer collects. T: 0745 663 6155

Rabbit/Guinea Pig Cage: £10

Ferplast Rodent Cage for Rabbits / guinea pigs. Plastic base and metal cage top. No accessories. Approx size 118 x 58 x h49cm.

T: 0780 218 0601 (Walton)

Car Magazines: £Free

Set of classic Rolls Royce and Bentley magazines, good condition, free to collect. T: 01246 862719

IKEA Children's Bed: £30

Extending iron bed with mattress

T: 0793 930 8150

Vango 500 Tent: £20

4-person dome tent with porch.

T: 0793 930 8150

2/3 Size Acoustic Guitar: £10 Nylon strings with case.

T: 0793 930 8150

Costway Folding Sofa Bed: £90 With 6 positions. Matching pillow included. Grey tweed material. Never used and in original packaging.

T: 01246 211829 (Walton).

John Lewis Exercise Bike: £Offers

At least 10 years old but in perfect condition. Photo on request.

T: 0778 082 6288 (Brookside)

Leather Manicure Set: £6 ono

Ted Baker, as new.

T: 01246 569274(Brookside)

Brexton Picnic Set: £6 ono

As new, complete Lilly of the Valley tea set. 4 plates, 4 small cups and 4 saucers.

T: 01246 569274(Brookside)

Sapphire Necklace/Ear Rings: £6 Dainty silver necklace & ear rings with fine chain.

T: 01246 569274(Brookside)

Orient Express Slippers: £6 ono

T: 01246 569274(Brookside)

Rupert Annual No 72: £8 ono

Illustrations by John Harrold. Prestine condition. Collectors item.

T: 01246 569274(Brookside)

Hedstrom Swing: £10

Child's swing. Blue with orange seat. Like new.

T: 07884 978081 (Walton)

4 Child Safety Gates: £7.50 each

T: 07884 978081 (Walton)

Lindam Stairgate: £15 ono

Complete vgc. Fits 75 to 81cm.

T: 01246 231897 (Walton)

Corgi & Dinky Cars: £Offers

Old box eight cars. Some still in boxes.

T: 01246 569274 (Brookside)

Adverts

Please contact:

E: paul@s40local.co.uk

T: 07764 801080

for items (and groups of items) under £200 are free. Adverts for over £200 are £5 which we donate to Ashgate Hospice (picture items donation priced on request).

CFC

So the new season has kicked off and what a game the opener was against Dorking! As you're probably aware it ended 4-3 and that was a surprise given at the 90th minute, it was 3-2. The added 13 minutes injury time helped the goal tally. Luckily there weren't any permanent injuries to the Spireites which is good. If you read my article last month I was sharing my fears of us picking up injuries to derail our final season in this league. I lost count how many times Dobra hit the deck but I think most of his were orchestrated to be honest… he fooled me each time so he may win at the Oscars this year.

As the games came and went the goals followed. At the time of writing there's been 37. Sounds good doesn't it, and it would be even better if

we hadn't conceded 15 of them. But at least we are joint top of the league, Barnet just above on goal difference. Speaking of which, I bumped into Chesterfield born Zak Brunt at a recent wedding I photographed. Anyway, we climbed up there after just seven games and none of them had a zero in the final score. We scored four against Fylde, two against Oxford, three against Hartlepool and four away at Aldershot. All these games we earned all three points. So far we've drawn one and lost only once, but we still scored in each game. Again just like last season there were numerous goal scorers, Mandeville, Grimes, Grigg, Naylor, Colclough, Quigley and Palmer to name a few. Naylor did what usually happens to us and scored his goal to win the Hartlepool game in stoppage

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time. The 94th minute to be precise. Mental is the word for that game! After just seven minutes of the game we were 2 nil down and to be honest I thought we were going to get battered as I was sitting there with my camera in hand. But to the Spireites credit we didn't , by the 15th minute Colclough had netted a quick reply and then two minutes after the start of the second half, Grimes headed in the equalizer.

Now my only gripe about watching the Spireites play this season is that they do seem to be a bit predictable. They try the ball down the left, come back in the middle, then try down the right. Then try down the left again and go to the middle again and they try down the right. Then they return to the left and return to the right. Call me old fashioned but why not just take the odd shot from outside the box for a change, test the opposition's keeper? I'm no footballing expert by any stretch of the imagination but you need a plan B if plan A isn't working. But having said that, plan A does help with the olde camera work when you know where the balls are going to end up.

Being objective though, we do win games so maybe I’m being picky. But a shot from outside the box once in a while would be nice to witness as a spectator.

The game with Dagenham and Redbridge was a hot day at the office and even though we played plan A footy again, we won. We conceded in the first half but in the second half scored three to win 3-1. We did come back from behind again which is a sign that we've evolved from recent Years, we don't seem to panic and give up. So you could say, repetition has its good points (three in fact) and winning is the most important thing. It may be predictable to watch but the results keep coming, which in turn renders my previous comments pointless. But I do hear other Spireites pointing this out. Especially during the home games as operation plan A is underway, "Shoot!" as the ball is played across the 20 yard line. This time however a free kick and penalty brought us back into the game from Colclough and Griggs, with Banks' third sealing the three points ironically from outside the box. I guess in the 97th minute being 2-1 up you can throw caution to the wind. The Spireites league position changed during the game too from 2nd, to 5th backup to 2nd so it's tight at the top. Let's keep up the best plan of winning this league and lifting the trophy at home.

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