S41 Local - 46 December 2023

ISSUE 46 December 2023 The community magazine for Ashgate, Brockwell, Cutthorpe, Highfield, Linacre, Loundsley Green, Piccadilly and Upper Newbold

Cover Image: Josh Bramley

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Hello and welcome to the December, aka, Christmas edition of S41 Local Magazine.

This year, Chesterfield faced a crisis as over 700 homes and businesses were affected by flooding caused by storm Babet.

However, it is in these challenging times that the very best of humanity shines through.

I had the opportunity to speak with Pastor Paul Hollingworth of Lifehouse Church, whose congregation played a pivotal role in supporting those affected. Lifehouse Church sprang into action without hesitation, offering support, help, and hope to those in need. Their commitment makes me proud of our town and the people who call it home. Inside, you'll find a detailed account of what transpired on that fateful day and how you can do your bit to help rebuild the lives of our friends and neighbours.

We are back with part two of our gift guide! Dive into four pages filled with gifts and ideas on where and how you can support local businesses this Christmas. In light of the recent floods, there's a special mention for the shops and bars that were affected. As you step out for a Christmas drink, let's not forget them, please. Your support can make a real difference.

Just three days ago, my phone alarm reminded me with a note: “Don't be grumpy this Christmas!” Sound advice, indeed, and something I intend to embrace. Thanks, Simon of the past.

This year it’s Bekah’s dad’s turn to host. He’s had a new kitchen fitted so I think he is secretly excited to gather his loved ones and put it to good use. This also means no cooking on our end, and we can leave when we want, or when he asks us to, which will probably come first haha!

There are plenty of festive events taking place in and around Chesterfield this Christmas. I'm especially excited about visiting the Christmas Market at Haddon Hall and joining in on some carol singing at the Fox and Goose on Christmas Eve. Don't forget to explore our "What’s On" pages; that's where our family discovers and plans all our holiday activities.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy new year.

Peace, love, and positivity Simon, Bekah, Eva, and Florie Email: simon@s41local.com Phone: 07716 014002 Next edition: 47 Winter 2024 Copy Date: Friday 29 December Delivered by: Sunday 21 January

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Community

Lifehouse Church

Have faith, help is on the way Words: Simon Paterson Images: Lifehouse Church

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People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care!” These are the words that will resonate with me for a lifetime, spoken by Pastor Paul Hollingworth during our chat at Lifehouse Church.

When the River Rother overflowed its banks in Chesterfield, it was Lifehouse Church, or more specifically, the dedicated individuals who work and volunteer there, who stepped up and took the lead during the most significant crisis Chesterfield has faced in many years.

I caught up with Pastor Paul over a coffee to hear about the pivotal role played in supporting the communities affected by the floods.

“My son sent me a picture of the river down by the Junction Bar, and I thought wow, that is high. So, I went down to the bottom of Alma Street, spoke to a couple of concerned residents and less than one hour later it had breached the flood defences and started coming up the street,” says Paul.

"The water rapidly started infiltrating the church's cellar, leaving us helpless in that regard. Our focus shifted to the main hall and auditorium. We swiftly arranged tables and chairs, assigned someone to the café area, and decided that anyone seeking refuge should be welcomed with a warm drink and a safe haven,” affirms Paul.

It wasn’t long before the residents of Brampton began to seek shelter at the church.

“Over the next eight hours, up until about 9pm that night, people just kept walking in. Some of them would be clutching pets, bin liners full of valuables, all of them cold, wet, and seeking help.

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We tried our best to make people feel welcomed, comfortable and cared for,” says Paul.

The church also provided a base for the emergency services to work from.

"The fire brigade established their operations at the church, and we did everything in our power to provide support, sustenance, and refreshments for them. Our church was right at the heart of the crisis, allowing us to fulfil the core mission of any church, which is to care for and serve its community. By the day's end, the emergency services, as well as all of us, were physically and emotionally drained,” Paul shared.

Just after 9pm Queens Park Sports Centre was declared a base for anybody affected by the floods. This gave Paul and his team of selfless volunteers time to breathe and plan for the next stage of the operation.

"The following morning, I woke up early with a deep sense of responsibility to return to Chatsworth Road and evaluate the extent of the damage. The scene was chaotic, with cars scattered haphazardly, and the area was covered in sludge and debris. We observed residents who seemed disoriented, reluctantly discarding their belongings on their doorsteps. It was truly heartwrenching to witness treasured photo albums and family heirlooms amidst the discarded items. We couldn't stand by, so we decided to act.

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"We headed to Greggs, bought a generous supply of sandwiches, and distributed them to those affected. We then hired some skips and located them in the church car park and a couple of spaces on streets where parking was available.

Our team of volunteers assisted the residents with the clean-up and whatever they required,” says Paul.

"Later that evening, we collaborated with local businesses, including Pizza Pi Mobile Catering, to provide food and drinks. Our primary goal was to convey our genuine care for the community. One of my guiding principles is that 'people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' It was on that Saturday that people truly realised the depth of our concern and compassion for them."

But Paul and the team didn't stop at providing immediate relief. Recognising that many of the flood victims would need financial support to replace lost possessions and repair their homes, they took further action.

They initiated, with other community leaders, the Flood Victims Appeal, aiming to offer a modest contribution to each of the 700 homes in need.

(See QR code to donate).

“Thanks to the generosity of the people of Chesterfield our initial target was achieved very quickly. We are currently sat around £85,000 and we hope to hit £100,000. It would be wonderful to give every home something. If it’s not a massive amount, hopefully it will make a difference,” smiles Paul.

In the coming days, weeks and months, the church is actively seeking volunteers to contribute to the renovation of homes. They are especially interested in hearing from tradespeople who could spare a day to plaster a room, lay a floor, or fit a kitchen cupboard, among other skills.

If you're willing to lend a hand in any capacity, please reach out to the team on 07711 260992.

S40 and S41 Local Magazines extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who offered support to the victims of the floods. Your exceptional kindness makes us proud to be part of the Chesterfield community.

If you would like to donate to the Chesterfield Flood Victims Appeal please scan the QR code or see the website: www.gofundme.com/f/ChesterfieldFloodVictimsAppeal Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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Gift Guide Gifts Christmas

Christmas Gift Guide Part 2

Following last editions suggestions we've updated our guide with something for everyone. We've also included a few ideas from businesses in Brampton that were impacted by the recent flooding.

Shop local, buy from local businesses and keep your money flowing in the local economy. Right not it feels extra important to support these local independent businesses.

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Artwork for all tastes

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From Jack Vettriano to Beatrix Potter, as well as local artists. Traditional through to Contemporary. Prints and Originals. Browse online at bramptonframing.com.

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Gift Guide The best places to shop this Christmas

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Gift Guide

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Drink Local!

Over the past couple of years our local pubs, restaurants and cafes have had a bit of a hard time. Adjusting to COVID, shutting for months or adapting to home delivery, then risings costs results in less spare cash in peoples pockets and then mother nature rolled in Storm Babet bringing chaos and destruction.

pubs and eateries along Chatsworth Road give us all. Right now these businesses, just like the retailers, need your support, a pint or G&T in one of these will go along way to helping the recovery. By all means pop into your favourite pub but please add the pubs of Brampton to you list if you're heading out this Christmas... or earlier, why wait?

Chesterfield is well serviced by a great selection of pubs and places to eat and close to home Brampton is well known for 'the Brampton Mile' and the warm welcome the

Just to remind you, below are a few who were directly impacted by Babet.

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And remember, please drink responsibly.

The Tramway Tavern

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Cover Artist

Chesterfield

From the Workman's Hands Words: Paul Chapman Images: Josh Bramley

J

osh Bramley is the creative talent responsible for the 2023 Christmas cover. Josh’s work is outstanding, working mainly with pencil sketches, he splits his time with his art and teaching Royal Naval trainees how to operate on helicopters.

Josh was born in Brockwell and spent all his youth in Chesterfield, he wasn’t interested in college or heading off to university, he’d always wanted to be a pilot in the forces. Unfortunately, Josh suffered from a migraine at a young age which basically cut short his military plans.

He worked at Tesco for a few years, but his heart wasn’t in it. “I went to see my military careers advisor again and we found a way for me to fly in the services,” says Josh.

“I started as an Aircrewman splitting my time hunting for submarines and search and rescue, all on helicopters.”

“I spent ten years working across the world. A typical day, whilst on deployment, would be six hours airborne at a time, in a very high-pressure environment. I was also based in Cornwall, a long way from home, especially after meeting my girlfriend, Lucy from Chesterfield.”

Josh moved to the Defence Flying Training School which he admits is a much more relaxed environment in which to work. “I’m now based in Shrewsbury during the week, I commute home at the weekends but the time on site is five days 100% in the naval frame of mind,” Josh explained how the Navy have their own lingo, everyday sayings coming from a naval background. ‘Three square meals a day’ as an example, square meals, served on square plates, easier to use and store on a constantly moving ship.

Ten years on and Josh is now married, has set up home in Hasland and their first child is on the way, due in March. In 2017 he started drawing again to switch off after a day’s teaching, it wasn’t until settling in Hasland though that he started to take his art a little more seriously.

“I put my first drawings on social media and response was really positive,” says Josh. “The first was a drawing of my wife Lucy, I posted this on Facebook and people loved it.”

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Cover Artist “This gave me the confidence to put a post on Facebook Marketplace to see if anyone would like me to do a commission, these were priced at just £30 for an A4 drawing and I started filling my evenings in Shrewsbury drawing and sketching for people.”

Josh’s work is drawn working from photos and usually includes people or animals, he’s even created pieces that merge lost loved ones together with their family to produce images that never existed. He admits that people’s response to the finished pieces are often very emotional.

“I enjoy drawing, it turns out I’m quite good at it and I love the feedback I get,” says Josh. “It’s a great way to pass the evenings whilst away at Shrewsbury.

“I’m starting to build a social media presence, I’m not the world’s biggest fan but it’s essential to grow the business.

“It’s going to take a little more time to balance work and life when I become a dad but I’m looking forward to it, both being a family and enjoying my art, long term it would be great to make art a full time living, we’ll have to see how it develops,” Josh laughs.

Take a look at Josh’s social media feeds, below, be sure to check out his murals that he’s done at his training grounds (shown below) and locally at Ashgate Croft, where he volunteered his time to do a woodland themed commission for a student quiet room. He’s always happy to discuss these larger commissions but you’ll have to work with him as they can be time consuming, so he’d need to fit them around his time at the weekends.

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I’d like to thank Josh for his cover art. I love the way he’s bought together many of the sites and artwork we pass daily, 'Chesterfield from the workman’s hands'.

Happy Christmas!

E: J.bram@hotmail.co.uk @jbramart

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the cheese factor...

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Plus we have a wide selecion of wines, beers & porters to accompany your board.

Call in for a chat & let us help make your festivities extra special.

We also have olives, fresh bread, pork pies, pastries, pickles & relishes, honey & snacks.

Chesterfield’s best loved, family owned & run cheesemongers.

10 Market Hall • Chesterfield S40 1AR T: 01246 201203 | M: 07970 281717 E: sales@cheese-factor.co.uk

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Business Update

New Be'GIN'nings A fabulous established business with a new home and a new name, Street Spirit.

Words: Paul Chapman Images: Street Spirit

"We are very excited to be relocating, to Vicar Lane at 10 Steeplegate, Vicar Lane," says Matt Darken, owner of Ginspired, now Street Spirit.

"We will continue to bring you the best quality and range of bottled alcohol we can source, in a lovely new space on the high street!"

If you like a gin with a difference you’d better call in to Street Spirit! They will definitely have something to wet your whistle… and it’s not only gins, they have a fantastic selection of fine Irish and Scottish whiskies, Caribbean rums, bourbons, craft beer and real ales.

Matt has spent four wonderful years in Chesterfield Market Hall but the time is right to move on.

Originally he set up with his business partner in Dronfield, then Buxton before settling in the Market Hall, today Street Spirit is Matt's business alone and he can't wait to see customers old and new in his much larger new premises.

"The majority of our gins and beers are all sourced locally, the whiskies and bourbons come from further afield - whiskies from Scotland, bourbons from around the States.

"Our ales are all of great quality, bottle conditioned to ensure they are perfect when poured and from an ever-expanding range of small independents."

"We get customers saying, ‘I’ve never heard of any of these’, and that’s exactly what we want to hear," says Matt. That kind of sums up what inspires Street Spirit, as I see it. A range that’s not the norm, is unique, expertly sourced and of the highest quality and Matt will cater for all who call in to see him.

"We have a great range, but if there is something particular you’d like, we’ll do our very best to source it. If you like a particular flavour or taste, again, let us know and we’ll serve up a few options for you that you may not have tried.

Street Spirit stocks a unique range of Christmas gifts, vouchers and will have advent calendars and crackers, plus much more.

"With Christmas approaching our rums are popular, they outsold whiskey last Christmas, which was a surprise but something that has led us to respond and seek out some great products to support this local demand.

Streetspiritdrinks Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

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Please take a trip into town to check out Street Spirit, and don't forget to say where you saw them!

10 Steeplegate Chestefield S40 1SA

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An invitation to your free dance class Elevation Dance Company is different.

The focus is having fun and enjoying dance. We believe every child matters and should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We have classes for children aged 2-16 years. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Street, Musical Theatre and more!

We are based @ Elevation Dance Company Studio 151 Unit 3, Baden Powell Road S40 2Sl

Contact us to book your free dance class: 07414900299 or email ellie@elevationdancecompany.co.uk

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T: 01246 588800 The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8JY (opposite Chesterfield FC stadium)

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Words: Paul Chapman Images: KORE Academy Meet Michelle Carlisle. Michelle offers KORE and holistic therapies to help increase your healthspan through complementary medicines.

Michelle has recently moved to a new comfortable and private treatment room at 622 Chatsworth Road behind Londis.

KORE Therapy differs from many others, instead of looking at 'what' the problem is, it focuses on 'why' the problem is there and where it's coming from.

KORE Therapy uses unique muscle testing to pin point the root cause of the problem and then treatment techniques such as Spinal Release, Pelvic and Cranial Balancing, Qi Gong, Acupuncture, Tuina, Anmo Fu, and much more can be applied.

The most common symptoms people experience that use KORE treatments are back and neck pain, hip pain and headaches. For instance, how many of us spend too much time sat at the desk working on screens and experience discomfort?

"Treatment is fully clothed and techniques are gentle so as not to cause pain. It's all about evaluating what your body is doing and working from here," Michelle adds.

With over 20 years experience with holistic therapies Michelle is a qualified sports massage therapist and alongside this and the KORE Therapy she offers Swedish Massage, and Reiki Healing where she is qualified to master level.

Facial Gua Sha, Jade Roller and Dry Cupping are tools that allow for a very gentle relaxing treatment.

This includes facial cups that are smaller and softer and don’t leave marks on the skin.

Facial cupping benefits by promoting cell repair, decreases puffiness and minimizes fine lines, plus it rejuvenates the skin.

Cupping and Gua Sha can also help reduce muscle tension in the face, eg: for people experiencing jaw pain from teeth grinding.

Michelle can also offer Fire Cupping where fire is used to create vacuum in the glass cups and Dry Cupping which involves plastic cups that are applied with a pump. You can choose which treatment you are more comfortable with.

Give Michelle a call on 07467 700319 and arrange to pop down for your treatment.

"Anyone can benefit from a KORE assessment, it can help athletes achieve better results or simply enable you to go about your daily life with a little lest fatigue."

Providing Professional Complimentary Healthcare KORE Therapy truly investigates the causes of illness and provides a rapid return to health and optimum performance.

Typical conditions we treat in our clinics include • Back Pain • headaches • Joint Pain • Migraine • • Insomnia • Arthritis • Menstrual Difficulties • • Fatigue • Stress • IBS / Crohn’s Disease • • Constipation • Diarrhoea • Frozen Shoulder • • Neck Issues • Skin Complaints • Infertility • • Sports Injuries and more...

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"I offer a range of holistic therapies," explains Michelle. "I employ KORE Therapies which have been 25 years in development and often allow me to achieve positive results after just one treatment."

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Christmas Prizes!

Christmas Music Trail Words: Chesterfield Independents

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ollowing the success of last year’s Be a Star campaign, independent businesses of Chesterfield have come together once again to raise awareness of the fantastic range of businesses across the town, and the importance of supporting their local area with their Christmas Music Trail.

This year, independent businesses across Chesterfield are displaying musical inspired scenes to bring the festive spirit to the town centre. They are inviting visitors to get involved and find the Christmas songs depicted in each window or business.

Everyone who completes the trail will be entered into a draw to win one of the many fantastic prizes generously donated by the businesses.

Some of the prizes include a festive gin from Street Spirit, a Christmas ornament from Adorn Jewellers, earrings from M’s Gallery, a mug and coaster from Delightful Decor and a gonk from Clarissa’s Interiors; along with gift vouchers from Tallbird Records, Fred’s Haberdashery, Burlingtons Hair Salon and Cheese Factor.

The trail can either be picked up from any of the participating businesses, or an online version, along with a map, can be found on the website at www.independentchesterfield. co.uk.

Lisa from Shop Indie said “Shopping and supporting Chesterfield’s many independent businesses is vital to the local economy.

Without the support of the locals and tourism shops such as ours would not survive. This time of year is particularly important to us as a business and we think it is the perfect time to give something back to the community by creating something fun at this festive time of year.”

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Emma from M’s Gallery and M’s Accessories said “We are lucky to have so many independent businesses in Chesterfield who enjoy working together to make shopping on the high street an enjoyable experience. This trail may help visitors to the town discover hidden gems and celebrate the creativity of these businesses.”

The Christmas windows will be on display from Sunday 19 November, at Chesterfield’s Christmas Light Switch On. Entries for the prize draw need to be dropped off with a participating business or submitted online by Sunday 17 December.

Visitors can also help to spread the word on social media by tagging their favourite local independents on Instagram and Facebook along with the tags below. @independentchesterfield #independentchesterfield

Find the Christmas songs from as many businesses below as you can for a chance to win a prize from one of Chesterfield's independent businesses.

Submit your trail sheet ay any of the participating businesses or online by Sunday 17 December 2023 to enter the prize draw.

You can find a map and enter online at: www.independentchesterfield.co.uk Shop Indie TwelfthCraft Delightful Décor M's Gallery The Little Ark Fred's Haberdashery Straightcurves Cheesefactor Street Spirit M's Accessories Thanks a Bunch Tallbird Records Adorn Jewellers Clarissa's Interiors Burlington's Hair Salon Name Phone Email

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Charity

Let's B:Friends Words: Sara (B:Friends)

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ver nine million people in the UK say they are often or always lonely, a frightening statistic! b:Friend is a national charity working on a local level to end loneliness. b:Friend started five years ago in the garage of Mike Niles.

Having been a befriender in London he moved back to Doncaster and realised that it wasn’t just London that was lonely.

The charity snowballed and in 2018 b:Friend received National Lottery funding to roll out across South Yorkshire. In December 2021 it expanded to Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. In August 2022, the new CEO, Colette Bunker, took over from Mike Niles, and thanks to recent funding from corporate supporters, Strata, b:friend is looking to expand to new areas in Nottinghamshire I caught up with Rayella Broomhead from the charity to find out more.

"We work to reduce social isolation in people aged 65 and over by pairing them with a volunteer befriender who pledges to visit once a week to provide company. We don’t ask our volunteers to do anything other than provide company - no jobs around the home, no shopping etc... just a cuppa and a chat for an hour a week in the person's home.

"There is no cost to the older person and it is an open-ended thing with the hope that an organic friendship develops. We often find many pairings have gone on for years.

"The volunteer has the support of a volunteer coordinator who they can contact at any time with any worries or concerns they may have, or to tell us they are enjoying it! We ask that the first few visits are made in the person's home but after a while if the pairing wish to go out for a coffee or a bite to eat there is no reason they can't do this.

"The impact our volunteers have is huge. I don’t think they always realise just how big that impact is. Many of our older people may have lost their spouse, may have restricted mobility so can’t get out, or have lost their confidence to go out after being in for so long.

"Having a befriender visit every week has been life changing for some of the people we work with. It is someone they know they will see every week, giving them something to look forward to.

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"Some of the people we work with don’t see or hear from people for days at a time and often when they do it may be a person in passing.

"Our volunteers are amazing - they are friendly, warm and giving. It is hugely impactful on the volunteer. Many report learning a lot from the older neighbour they are paired with and hearing fantastic tales about their life. A lovely thing about befriending is that it is just the older neighbour and the volunteer, neither know anyone from one another's life so it is quite a special relationship.

The conversation is often rich, not just questions about one another's welfare or whether tablets have been taken. I befriended a gentleman who would tell me about the time he was 10 feet away from a tiger in the Malayan jungle when he was in the army or the time, he was a little boy and living on a farm. He saw a duck hatch and he was the first person it saw so it followed him around like he was its Mum. The stories we have the honour of hearing are so varied, all of our older neighbours have led such different lives."

"We currently have hundreds of pairings across South Yorkshire, and thanks to fantastic community support, we have made several pairings since we started working in Chesterfield, NE Derbyshire and Bolsover. However, we have many more referrals to pair up so we are always looking for more volunteers."

Danielle is one of the volunteers and had this to say: "I don't have any grandparents. it’s just me, my husband and the kids. I have been looking forward to this for a week."

Older neighbour Janet says her befriender made a real difference: “I can go two or three days without talking to anybody. There are days when I haven’t heard my own voice. But now, it’s lovely to know that somebody is coming.”

To find out more about volunteering or using the b:friend service please contact them using the details below.

T: 07523 698530 info@letsbfriend.org.uk www.letsbfriend.org.uk

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More than half of over-70s in the UK say that the TV is their main form of company & over 30,000 older neighbours in our region are at risk of isolation.

We all now know what it feels like to feel isolated at home.

Can you visit an isolated neighbour in Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire or Bolsover?

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What's On

Twisted Spire Yoga Classes Fun & Friendly Hatha Yoga Classes in Chesterfield with your fully qualified, experienced & insured teacher, Dave West BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E, BWY Yoga Teaching Diploma.

Beginners and anyone new to yoga are always most welcome.

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EXHIBITIONS Level Centre: Water Portals To: 5 Jan 2024 Explore an interactive digital journey into the microscopic world of water with our brand new exhibition, Water Portals.

Discover the beautiful microbes that live in our rivers, lakes and oceans, and understand the crucial roles they play in creating a healthy world. Free entry.

Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL levelcentre.com/water-portals Level Centre: Be Happy With Who You Are To: 5 Jan 2024 A joint visual art project between Level and Little Canyon Collective from Wirksworth, exploring the concept of being happy with who you are and what happiness can look like.

Free entry. Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL levelcentre.com/be-happy-withwho-you-are/

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Friend’s Meeting House Ashgate Road, S40 4AG Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm Hatha - Mixed Ability Wednesday 5:30 - 7pm Vinyasa - Fit & Active Thursday 10 - 11am Hatha - Mixed Ability Thursday 6 - 7:30pm Hatha - Mixed Ability

TwistedSpireYoga Level Centre: Necklace of Stars To: 5 Jan 2024 During the pandemic older people in Derbyshire joined together to make A Necklace of Stars. Their embroideries, poems and lullabies are now touring and at Level now.

Free entry. Level Centre, Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL levelcentre.com/necklace-ofstars/

NOVEMBER

Fri 1: Bright Winter Nights See article and www. visitbolsover.co.uk Fri 1 Dec to Tue 2 Jan: Panto Aladdin See chesterfield.co.uk/events Fri 1 to Sun 3: Nativity Festival St Thomas Church, Brampton.

All money raised will go to Baby Basics – a charity supporting new mums with the basics of baby care.

Fri 1: The Big Christmas Show 7pm @IKON Church, Britannia Road. Tickets free. Book at ikon. church/christmas Fri 1: Sustainable Christmas 10.30am to midday at Eco-Hub @TheHub, Low Pavements.

Drop in for simple ideas for decorations, upcycling, gift wrapping & sustainable presents that don't cost the earth. transitionchesterfield.org.uk

Thu 30 Nov to Sun 3 Dec: Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA. Book to secure your visit at www.haddonhall.co.uk.

DECEMBER Through Dec: Santas Grotto See Santa in his cosy grotto ready to wish all a Merry Christmas. Tickets £8.50 each & every child will receive a gift & certificate to take home. Vicar Lane. See vicarlaneshoppingcentre.co.uk www.s41local.com

Sat 2: Who Let the Dads Out A place for dads & male carers, & their kids (up to 8 yrs). Tea/coffee, breakfast cobs, newspapers, fruit & craft for the kids. 9:30 to 11am @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Call 07976 641034. FB: Chesterfield WLTDO Sat 2: The Bolsover Christmas Market www.visitbolsover.co.uk Sat 2: The Big Christmas Show 10:30am & 7pm @IKON Church, Britannia Road. Tickets free.

Book at ikon.church/Christmas

What's On Sat 2: Christmas Market & Holymoorside Choral 10am to midday at Holymoorside Village Hall.

Stalls, refreshments, live music, Christmas Carols. Come and enjoy Christmas with us.

Sat 2: Christmas Event Matlock Farm Park Midday to 2pm. The Honey Belles choir will be singing.

Sat 2: Christmas Fayre Artisan stalls, Father Christmas, Tombola, Grand Draw Raffle, Refreshments & Music. Free entry. Father Christmas! 1 to 4pm @Loundsley Green Community Centre, S40 4QU. For info T: 07394 432370.

Sat 2: Bolsover Lantern Parade See www.visitbolsover.co.uk Sat 2: Fortified Wine Evening 7pm @St Thomas Church. 2 course meal, £35 per person.

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 (none £5). Refreshments. T: 01246 201663.

Sat 9: Christmas Concert 7:15pm at St John’s Church Walton Back Lane. Part of the Honet Belles choir’s 10th Anniversary celebration concerts. Tickets £10, includes donation to designated Charity.

Interval Refreshments. See FB: honeybellesbuzz

Tue 5 & Wed 6: Christingle Service 6pm @Loundlsey Green Church, Pennine Way S40 4NF

Sun 10: Old Brampton's Bells Celebrate 100 Years Bell ringing opens the celebrations from 8:45am, then 9:30am Communion Service with the Bishop of Repton and more bell ringing. Refreshments in the Schoolroom afterwards then a 'non-stop Bell ringing relay' from 11:30am.

Wed 6: Chesterfield RSPB Walk at Carsington 10am.

T: 01246 201663.

Wed 6: Holymoorside Film The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Jim Brodbent & Penelope Wilton. A warm welcome awaits! Holymoorside Village Hall. Tea at 2.10pm. Film starts 2.30pm. T: 01246 567118

Sun 10: The Gospel Mission’s 117th Anniversary Refreshments to follow after the Anniversary celebration.

10:45am @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton.

Sun 3: Chesterfield Vegan Market rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

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

Sun 3: Christingle 9:30am @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Mon 11 Dec: NEDIAS Local Heritage Meeting Christmas Meeting. 7:30pm at St Thomas Centre. More info T: 07582 848 973.

Sun 3: All Age Christmas Worship 11am at Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG Sun 3: Christingle Service 4pm @St John’s Church Walton.

Sun 3: Blue Christmas 4pm @ Christ Church, 91 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7JH. A service of reflection and hope for those who find celebration difficult at Christmas.

Mon 4 to Sun 10: Printworks Come and see original works of art. An ideal opportunity to purchase those last minute Christmas gifts. Prints, smaller gift ideas and cards. 10am to 4pm @Dronfield Hall Barn, Dronfield S18 1PX. See sheffieldprintmakers.com

Thu 7 to Sun 10: Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA. Book to secure your visit at www.haddonhall.co.uk.

Fri 8: Sustainable Christmas 10.30am to midday at Eco-Hub @TheHub, Low Pavements.

Drop in for simple ideas for decorations, upcycling, gift wrapping & sustainable presents that don't cost the earth. transitionchesterfield.org.uk Fri 8: Christmas Concert Chesterfield Cooperative Choral Christmas Concert for Spital Arts. 7:30pm at St Leonards Church, Spital S41 0HA

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Fri 15 & Sat 16: Christmas Tree Festival 10am to 3pm @ Christ Church, 87 Sheffield Road located behind The Parish Centre Stonegravels. T: 01246 209433.

Sat 16 to Fri 22: Elf Training Academy Vicar Lane’s very own Elf Training Academy will also be open between 11am to 4pm.

Located next to Waterstones.

Sat 16: Coffee Morning 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church. Followed by a Carol Concert by Staveley and District Churches United Choir at 11:30am. All donations for church funds.

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What's On Sat 16: Chesterfield RSPB Field Trip RSPB Old Moor at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sun 17: Candlelit Carol Service 6pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Sat 16: Christmas Fair & Grotto 10am to 3pm @The Parish Centre, 91 Sheffield Road, S41 7JH T: 01246 209433.

Sun 17: Carols with Brass 6pm @St Thomas Church. See advert.

Sat 16: Carol Concert by Staveley & District Churches United Choir Coffee Morning at 10:30am followed by Concert from 11:30 am to 12:30pm. Donations to Charity. All welcome. Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Sat 16: Christmas Concert 7:30pm @St. John’s Church, Walton, S42 7LT. Holymoorside Choral Society, MD Andrew Marples, guests Darley Dale Band. £12 inc. festive food. T: 07821 725200, on the door or E: info@holymoorsidechoral.co.uk Sat 16: The Brampton Sessions Great Christmas Hootenanny Five great acts! 7:30pm St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road S40 3AW WeGotTickets T: 0773 908 4478. See bramptonsessions.co.uk Sat 16: Slade The Foundry, Sheffield. See foundrysu.com Sun 17: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. themarketco.co.uk Sun 17: Christmas Nativity Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Sun 17: The Big Nativity 4pm @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG. For all the family.

Sun 17: Carol Sevice 4pm @St Peter’s Church, Holymoorside.

Sun 17: Carol Service 6pm @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www. dnemethodists.org.uk Sun 17: Carols by Candlelight 6:30pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

Mon 18: Aurora Women's A Cappella Choir Christmas Concert.

7:30pm @Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road, S40 4QU. Proceeds to the Loundsley Green Community Trust, a charity providing services, facilities & activities for the benefit of the local community. Refreshments & a raffle. £5 or £3 seniors & children. Pay on the door.

Wed 20: Supper with Santa Enjoy a family supper followed by a gift from Santa @The Fox & Goose Inn. See advert.

Thu 21: Coffee, Cake & Carols 7:30pm @St Thomas Church.

See advert.

Christmas Eve: Nativity Service.

9:30am @St Peter’s Church, Holymoorside.

Christmas Eve: Family Communion Service With Carols. 10am @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Eve: Christmas Carol Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Christmas Eve: Family Nativity 3:30pm @St Thomas Church.

Christmas Eve: Family Christingle 4pm @Christ Church, 91 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7JH Christmas Eve: Christingle Service 4pm @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www. dnemethodists.org.uk Christmas Eve: Family Nativity 4pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Christmas Eve: Carols By Candlelight The Christmas Story. Late afternoon @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Hall Road, Brampton. To find out a detailed timing please email The Gospel Mission: gospelmissionuk@aol.com Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:15pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Eve: Candlelit Midnight Mass 11:30pm @St Peter & St Paul Church, Old Brampton.

Christmas Eve: Late Night Communion 11:30pm @Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www.dnemethodists.org.uk Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:30pm @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 7PG. Christmas Eve: Midnight Communion 11:30pm @St Thomas Church.

See advert.

Christmas Day: Christmas Service 10am @St Thomas Church.

Christmas Eve: Crib service.

4pm @St John’s Church, Walton.

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What's On Christmas Day: Christmas Day Service 10am @St John’s Church, Walton.

Christmas Day: Morning Worship 10am @Christmas Services at Central Methodist Church, Saltergate. All are welcome to all services. Please visit www. dnemethodists.org.uk Christmas Day: Christmas Celebration With Communion 10am @Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, 31 Newbold Rd, Chesterfield S41 7PG Christmas Day: Family Service 10:30am @Storrs Road Methodist Church.

Sun 31: After Christmas…

What Next?

10:45am @The Gospel Mission Congregational Church, Old Road, Brampton.

JANUARY Sat 27: Honey Belles 10th Anniversary Afternoon Concert 2 to 3:30om at Ashover Parish Hall. With drinks and birthday cake. See FB: honeybellesbuzz Sat 27: Brampton Community Band Burns Night Ceilidh Loundsley Green Community Centre 7:30 to 10pm.

FEBRUARY 3 Feb: Who Let the Dads Out A place for dads & male carers, & their kids (up to 8 yrs). Tea/coffee, breakfast cobs, newspapers, fruit & craft for the kids. 9:30 to 11am @ Chesterfield Baptist Church, S40 4ST. Call Mick on 07976 641034. FB: Chesterfield WLTDO Have you got an event planned?

Be sure to let us know and we'll tell our readers. Simple!

E: paul@s40local.co.uk E: simon@s41local.com

Fri 29: Flying Home for Christmas Last date for entry to our Festive book giveaway.

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You will find Santa in his cosy grotto ready to wish all a Merry Christmas.

Every child will receive a gift and a certificate to take home.

Plus, we will also be offering bookable autism-friendly sessions.

Don’t forget to check out the other festive activities we have on at Vicar Lane this year!

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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 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.

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Holymoorside Village Hall, S42 7DX. 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability, beginners welcome.

E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome. 9:15 to 10:15am @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book email Sam: sam@medleys.dance HOLY COMMUNION SAID: 9:30am Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way. COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: Storrs Road Church Centre. 3rd Tues. 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a chat & 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.

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

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! Call: 01246 239431 for more details.

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 Road.

Talks, outings, fun & friendship. All welcome.

Call Robin Dawson 01246 550445.

PILATES: Holymoorside Class. 3pm at Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Road S42 7DX. T: 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@gmail.com FB: @ tayloredpilates23 TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 5:30 to 7pm.

Mixed ability, beginners welcome. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

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.

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Ticket Giveaway

Sunday 18 August 2024 will see the legendary pop band Busted headline the stage set against a backdrop of the stunning, beautiful Trentham Estate. With their career spanning over two decades and countless chart-topping hits, Busted’s performance promises to be a night of unforgettable music and entertainment which will finish off Trentham Live in style.

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

Having just celebrated their 20th Anniversary Tour in September & October 2023, the original muchloved trio - James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis - played their hits and fan-favourites to a combined audience of 200,000 people over the course of 26 shows.

• Complete the form below, and send to: Busted Giveaway, S40 Local, West Studios S2, Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 7LL.

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Please get your details or forms to arrive with us by close of play Friday 2 February 2024.

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Busted’s many successes spread far beyond the singles charts. Three of their four studio albums also peaked at #2, with 4.5 million sales leading to eight Platinum certifications as well as a total of 25 weeks in the Top 10 and two 5x Platinum selling albums. They have won two BRIT Awards - Best Pop Act and Best British Breakthrough - while multiple sold-out arena tours have seen them sell more than 2 million tickets.

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Regular Events 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: Come and join us. 4th Wed at St John's Church, Walton Back Lane 2pm. Jan to November.

T: 01246 272039.

THURSDAY

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

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

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

Cynthia: 01246 569250.

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

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.

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

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

ZUMBA GOLD: Low impact exercise to music. Suitable for older exercisers. Tue & Thu, 10am & 11am both days. Chester Street Club. T: Jen 07985 549427.

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

TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 5:30 to 7pm.

Dynamic Yoga for the fit and active. E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

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: 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. E: honeybelleschoir@gmail.com

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 Cl, S40 2SW. (Term time).

CHESTERFIELD LITTERSORTERS: 10 to 11.30am. Join a team of friendly volunteers who collect, & report the single use waste from parks, walk/cycle routes. Equipment provided. 2nd Thu. E: membership@transitionchesterfield.org.uk. transitionchesterfield.org.uk/littersorters PILATES: Walton Class. 10:30am ZVillage Hall, Walton Back Ln, S42 7LT. Call Tamara on 07570 456642, E: tayloredpilates@ gmail.com FB: @tayloredpilates23 CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH TODDLER GROUP: 10 to 11:30am, Babies, preschool Toddlers, Mums, Dads, Grandparents 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

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CHESTERFIELD SENIOR SPIREITIES WALKING FOOTBALL: Over 50's, 10am to 11am at Hasland Park. T: 07767324583 TWISTEDSPIREYOGA CLASS: Friend’s Meeting House, S40 4AG. 10 to 11:30am & 6 to 7:30pm. Mixed ability & beginners.

E: TwistedSpireYoga@outlook.com to book.

DANCING FOR HEALTH: Partner dance class, refreshments and chat. £4 a session.

St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Newbold. Contact Tracey on 07721 046757 for info.

MONKEY PARK BOOK CLUB: First Thursday of the month, book club, 1pm. Monkey Park, Chester Street. monkeypark.org.uk HOLY TRINITY BADMINTON GROUP: 1 to 3pm @The Parish Centre Stonegravels.

Email Bernard for info & to book E: bernardandjean@hotmail.co.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 & carers. 2 to 4pm. 2nd Thu of the month at St. John’s Church, Walton Back Lane.

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. Call 07989 305577 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 Thu. 7:30 to 9:30pm @ Victoria Inn, Victoria Street. T: 0797 1400219.

ICHTHUS CANOE CLUB: Outdoor evening sessions - Matlock Bath, Chesterfield Canal & Walton Dam. Monthly Sat pool sessions at Sharley Park. E: canoejmc@gmail.com.

See www.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 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: 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 ADULT BALLET CLASSES: All abilities welcome. 6:30 to 7:30pm @Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, S41 8EQ. To book email Sam: sam@medleys.dance

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 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

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Regular Events 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.

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: 01246 231002 or waltonchurch.org

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.

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am at Storrs Road Methodist Church. More info can be found at dnemethodists.org.uk HOLYMOORSIDE TENNIS CLUB: Social tennis sessions. Sun 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

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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.

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December Gardening Tips

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Have you thought of covering your plot with a membrane? e.g. black plastic, weed control fabric or anything that removes light, perhaps even old carpet. This prevents weeds growing and much goodness leeching away out of the soil.

any people put their plot to sleep for the winter. They clear out the vegetables that have finished in the autumn and leave it empty doing nothing until the spring. But it is still possible to leave some root crops in the ground, removing them when needed for the table. These include beetroot, carrots, parsnips and turnips.

It is a good time to deep clean and sharpen all the tools lying in the shed. A thin film of oil appropriately used is recommended for steel tools put away for the winter too.

Outdoor sowing of broad beans is still possible if you choose Super Aquadulce, a hardy variety.

A greenhouse or windowsill can give you a tremendous start to next year if, before the end of December, you sow seeds for peppers (sweet & chili), tomatoes & onions.

This is the time of year to begin to plan for next year, send off for the new season’s seed and nursery catalogues. Some time can also be usefully spent looking through the hundreds of company websites and searching the internet to find interesting and new varieties. Don’t be overambitious though – only plan for plants where there’s space.

Winter is the best time to dig heavy ground, incorporating manure or compost, but don’t try to do it all at once - you’ve got a good couple of months to finish it all.

Keep everywhere clear of debris, which can harbor diseases and harmful organisms. But try not to be too fussy; old logs and piles of leaves tucked away somewhere are excellent overwintering spots for essential wildlife.

Reduce the watering of houseplants and mist them regularly to stop them drying out in the central heating. The ideal is to keep them clustered together in an unheated but light room.

Make leaf mold at this time. Although some leaves begin to fall in September, the time when the bulk of fallen leaves are available is at the end of November and into December. Why not make a clamp with four posts and chicken wire to a container, put all the leaves you can collect within it. This weed-free soil conditioner is best spread on the ground later in the year.

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Unbelievable Football!!!

Hello again Spireites. Well, does football get any better? The short answer is no.

The league and getting promoted is going as planned and so far, crossed fingers, so is the Cup. Truth be told, I assumed after our FA Cup win against Portsmouth I'd be focusing on that game here, as the fixture coming up against Barnet would be a close run game probably resulting in a draw, as Barnet are the club in second place (and still in second place I may add lol). But that game in itself was literally a game of two halves. But I'll explain later.

So first things first, that cracking game against Paul Cook's old club. On Sunday the 5th of Page 52

November (Gunpowder, treason and plot) League One leaders Portsmouth came to town. The game would be live on ITV 1 with two football legends, ex Arsenal Ian Wright and ex Spireite Kevin Davies in attendance, standing pitchside with microphones in hand, delivering their comments on the telebox.

The game was a near sellout, so the scene was set for what the FA Cup does best, delivering a cup upset. And that is exactly what happened in the 32nd minute. It's reported that around 500,000+ TV viewers saw the ball hit the back of the net from the head of Tom Horton. Delivered from the boot of Mandevilles freekick (after DJ was brought down just outside the box). Horton, the former Portsmouth player, headed us into the second round of the greatest football competition

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in the world. What a sound echoed round the ground when that went in! Our 1-0 win continued our unbeaten record at home and just as important, another clean sheet! Luckily the second round tie was also drawn at home, at the SMH Group Stadium. So not only will that be another sellout game no doubt, but we will get to hear that glorious and contagious sound of the kop chanting with all its might.

The game against Leyton Orient is set to be played on 3rd December, so watch this space for that. In fact by the time you read this it has probably been played and we are in the 3rd round where the top flight teams enter the competition. Who would you want to be drawn against?

Home or away tie? Personally I'd love to see us play Liverpool at Anfield!

Now back to the league.

Saturday 11th November was not only the top of the table clash it was the day we remembered the fallen.

After the impeccable minute's silence came an eruption of cheer from the sellout game as we showed Barnet just who deserves to be THE top of the league team in this league. Yes the first half was a test but we dealt with the pressures at the back and turned Barnet round with our fortress of defense with counter attack after counter attack.

At half time it was as I predicted a draw, 0-0. But then, as Chesterfield started the second half and as usual in the final 45 we stepped up and battered them. I can only recommend you check out the highlights on YouTube of this.

There can be no doubt, we have a League One side with the amount of quality of players in this squad. If you do see the goals on the t'internet, you will see the determination of all the players, including the subs, to win the game and get us back into the football league. Dobra, Grigg, Jacobs and Quigley scored the goals and they speak for themselves.

Other than injuries I can't see the Spireites failing to get promoted. As it currently stands, we are 5 points clear and have a game in hand. We are unbeaten at home, unbeatable in the last 15 games now and scored 47 goals this season. The best in all 5 English leagues. And it isn't even Christmas yet. Good isn't it!

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